[Crealums] MIT/CRE E-NEWSLETTER -- December 2005
Marion Cunningham
marionoc at MIT.EDU
Wed Dec 14 15:47:49 EST 2005
MITCenter for Real Estate
Interdisciplinary o Innovative o Industry Relevant o
International
Greetings!
Things have been so busy at the Center for Real Estate that November flew by
without an e-newsletter! However, this time of year always provides an
opportunity to catch up by conducting a mini "Year in Review". A graduate
of the Center once asked me what the CRE was doing to address some of the
big issues facing the world. Caught by surprise, I was speechless. Well,
now I have regained my composure and I have an answer! MIT "seeks to
develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work
wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind." MIT
seeks to make the world a better place; and MIT/CRE's goal is to build the
future, a future that embraces technology and humanity. Our mission is to
improve the built environment, raise the level of sophistication and
professionalism in the real estate industry, and serve as the focal point
for real estate related academic activity. Our vision is big and it is its
magnitude that gives us the ability to make an impact that can change the
world. If only I had been able to articulate that answer when asked the
question! Over the last year we have pursued this goal with gusto.
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The Center played a catalytic role in looking at the impact of
technology on cities ( <http://web.mit.edu/cre/research/ncc/index.html> New
Century Cities, 1/2005)
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We reached out to our graduates and to the industry to identify and
understand vision-driven cities (20th Anniversary, 3/2005)
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Pursued research that has grave policy implications for high cost of
living areas ( <http://web.mit.edu/cre/research/hai/index.html> Housing
Affordability Initiative)
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Offered <http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/cre-fire.html> Forums
on Issues and Innovations in Real Estate near (Los Angeles and San
Francisco, CA) and far (Shanghai and Beijing, China; Frankfurt and Munich,
Germany) and in the process addressed a number of topical and
thought-provoking issues
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Provided alums with an opportunity to re-connect with the Center
while updating their skill set (
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/20thanniversary.html> REfresh,
REvisit, REdiscover in March 2005 and Alumni/ae Reunion Weekend, September
2005), and
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Re-invigorated our curriculum and developed academic modules
designed to reflect the international nature of the space markets (
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/europe2005.html> Class of 2005 trip to
Europe).
We are doing a great deal to raise the level of scholarship to make sure
that we are relevant yet idealistic, innovative but practical, scholarly but
accessible. Building the future is a capital-laden endeavor so I hope that
you will say "yes" when you are asked to provide financial support to the
Center -- when you get the letter in the mail, the call from a current
student, or an e-mail from me or the Chairman. The Giving URL is as
follows: <http://web.mit.edu/cre/giving/index.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/giving/index.html.
Included in this issue of the e-newsletter are the following:
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<http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/alumniweekend05.html>
Alumni/ae Reunion Weekend Articles and Links
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Industry Partners in Class
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Calling all Europe-based Alums!
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Alumni/ae <http://amps-tools.mit.edu/cre-alumniblog/> Blog
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Save the Date!
Application Deadline -- 2/15/2006
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Jobs Posting URL ( <http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobs/index.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobs/index.html)
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MITREX ( <http://cre-mitrex.mit.edu/index.html>
http://cre-mitrex.mit.edu/index.html)
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Reminders and Notices
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<http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/alumniweekend05.html ALUMNI/AE
REUNION WEEKEND> ALUMNI/AE REUNION WEEKEND (9/29 - 10/1)
http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/alumniweekend05.html
The Center held its third Alumni Reunion Weekend September 29th to October
1st. In the coming years, the Center's goal is to maximize attendance by
focusing on the fifth year anniversaries of classes. So next year the
Classes of 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001 will be on deck. The weekends have
produced some wonderful content and activities. Take a look at some of the
activities that took place during ARW 2005!
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/index.html> INDUSTRY PARTNERS' VISIT (12/1 - 12/2)
http://web.mit.edu/cre/index.html
There is a new term at the MIT/CRE. It is "partnership". Our old
membership program has been revamped to embrace partnerships --
relationships bound by mutual value. The Center now has two levels of
partnership -- supporting partners ($10k) and sustaining partners ($20k).
Caisse de depot, Investments PSP, MMA Financial, Jones Lang LaSalle, and
Spaulding and Slye are our sustaining partners. Between December 1st and
2nd, we saw "mutuality" at work. Representatives were invited to meet with
<http://web.mit.edu/biology/www/facultyareas/facresearch/hopkins.shtml> Dr.
Nancy Hopkins, a member of MIT's <http://web.mit.edu/ccr/> Center for
Cancer Research. Dr. Hopkins provided a tour of her laboratory, a brief
history of the Center for Cancer Research, and an overview of her work as a
basic scientist. Her zeal and enthusiasm were contagious and effectively
conveyed the thrill of discovery. The next day, our industry leaders shared
their wisdom during small group meetings with students over breakfast.
Following breakfast, we had a full day of presentations on international
strategy, innovations in housing finance, and leadership. Not only did the
days' events capture "partnership" but it also embodied "techno humanity".
Building the future not only requires technical skills, but "people" skills
as well.
INNOVATIVE CLASS <http://web.mit.edu/cre/news/europe2006-trip.html>
IMMERSES MIT/CRE STUDENTS IN THE WORLD OF FOREIGN DEVELOPMENT -- January
2006
http://web.4mit.edu/cre/news/europe2006-trip.html
A class of 15 graduate students from MIT's Center for Real Estate (MIT/CRE)
will get a firsthand view of real estate finance and development in Europe
when they visit England and France from January 19 through January 28. The
group is the second led abroad by Professor Tony Ciochetti (for information
about the first trip see Europe Class
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/europe2005.html> Trip 2005), chairman
of the MIT/CRE, and it represents a growing focus at the Center on the
globalization of real estate. For more information about the trip, visit
our web site.
CALLING ALL EUROPE-BASED ALUMS!
Do you work with or have an interest in European Real Estate? A network of
Europe-based alumni/ae has formed, and their goal is to cultivate and
further develop and expand the network. If you are interested in joining
the MIT/CRE European network, email Aidan Foley (CRE '03) with your contact
details. Aidan can be reached at <mailto:jafoley at alum.mit.edu>
jafoley at alum.mit.edu.
THE ALUMNI/AE <http://amps-tools.mit.edu/cre-alumniblog/> BLOG
http://amps-tools.mit.edu/cre-alumniblog/
CRE alums have expressed an interest in using technology to connect to one
another. Well, we are piloting a new Alumni/ae Blog. Take a look, send us
your comments, and post your news. This really represents an opportunity
for you to build your own virtual community. Take the ball and run with it
(or take the brick and build ;-).
SAVE THE DATE! - Deadline for MSRED Applications 2/15/2006
Applications are due February 15, 2006. If you know someone who would be a
good candidate for the MSRED program, send him or her our way. We are more
than happy to answer questions and introduce prospective applicants to
students and other graduates.
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Reminders and Notices
* Support the Center for Real Estate (
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/giving/index.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/giving/index.html). The need for funding to support
the "new vision" of the Center is ongoing. Please continue your support!
* The 2006 Version of the CRE Alumni Directory is available. To
request an electronic copy of the CRE Alumni Directory, e-mail
<mailto:mit-cre at mit.edu> mit-cre at mit.edu.
* Join the Alumni Association of the CRE, AACRE (
<https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/PayDues.dyn?groupID=189>
https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/PayDues.dyn?groupID=189). Thanks to
joining the larger MIT Alumni Association, CRE Alumni can pay their dues on
line. Log in using your Infinite Connection login. Select the dues type
you'd like to pay from the simple, secure, one-page form. Enter your billing
and credit card information, and your dues are paid for this fiscal year
(7/1 to 6/30). If you would prefer to complete your membership by mail, go
to the CRE alumni web <http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/index.html> site and
download the membership
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/pdf/AACRE%202005%20Membership%20Form.pdf>
form.
* MIT Real Estate Exchange, MITREX (
<http://cre-mitrex.mit.edu/index.html>
http://cre-mitrex.mit.edu/index.html). MITREX is a searchable database
that can be used to find documents of specific interest and alumni/ae and
member/partners with expertise or interests in specific areas. Currently,
MITREX has 342 members and 329 items. This promises to be an invaluable
tool.
* MIT/CRE Resume Book ( <http://web.mit.edu/cre/resumehome.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/resumehome.html). Take a look, our students and
graduates are impressive!
* Job Listings ( <http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobs/index.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobs/index.html). Have a job you want to fill or
seeking a new opportunity? We have the right person and the right job!
Send your job listings (with contact information) to
<mailto:marionoc at mit.edu> marionoc at mit.edu and they will be posted.
* Update Your Alumni Contact Information
(http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/update.html). We want to stay in touch and
keep you informed. To help us do so, please use this URL to update your
contact information.
* Alumni Network Services ( <http://alum.mit.edu/index.html>
http://alum.mit.edu/index.html). Visit the MIT Alumni Association's web
site to find addresses and contact information for classmates.
* Alumni Projects ( <http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/index.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/index.html and
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/alumprojects.html and
http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/index.html>
http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/alumprojects.html ). Send me (
<mailto:marionoc at mit.edu> marionoc at mit.edu) notices of your projects,
publications, promotions, and noteworthy events for posting on the MIT/CRE
web site.
Best regards,
Marion Cunningham
Managing Director
MIT/Center for Real Estate
77 Massachusetts Avenue
W31-310
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Phone: (617) 253-2680
Fax: (617) 258-6991
<http://web.mit.edu/cre/> http://web.mit.edu/cre/
CRE: Our Graduates Build the Future
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