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  • What to Study to Become Millionaire

    What to Study to Become Millionaire

    Want to become a millionaire? Research reveals what to study in order to make it

    What to Study to Become Millionaire

    • MBA named the most popular degree held by 12% of HNWIs
    • Engineering, Economics, Business Studies and Law also make top five
    • Vocational subjects dominate top of the list, with History and Psychology being held by only 1% of HNWIs

    More millionaires have degrees in MBAs – Masters of Business Administration – than any other subject, according to a new study by Spear’s Magazine and leading wealth consultancy company WealthInsight.

    In a new study highlighting the 10 most popular undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are held by millionaires around the world, the research shows that 12% are MBA graduates, followed closely by Engineering at 11% and Economics at 8%.

    Also in the top five includes Business Studies at 6% and Law at 5%.

    The findings show a trend in vocational subjects often producing the most millionaires, with degrees in History and Psychology being held by less than 1% of HNW individuals.

    Oliver Williams, Head of WealthInsight commented:  “Wealthy individuals are often entrepreneurs and innovators who benefit from degrees that encourage new and smart thinking. It is therefore no surprise to see that a high number of scientific and financial degrees are studied by millionaires: Numerical degrees are a particular advantage when it comes to amassing a personal fortune.

    “With the exception of the MBA and Business Studies, few of these degrees materialise as outright vocational pursuits. Most engineering graduates, for example, are not engineers but entrepreneurs. The same goes for most law and accountancy graduates who make their wealth in professions outside their degrees.”

     

       

    TOTAL HNWIs

    		  
      Subject Percentage of Total

    1

    		 MBA

    12.1%

    2

    		 Engineering

    10.7%

    3

    		 Economics

    8.2%

    4

    		 Business Studies/BBA

    5.9%

    5

    Law

    4.7%

    6

    		 Accountancy

    2.9%

    7

    		 Finance

    2.1%

    8

    		 Management

    2.0%

    9

    		 Commerce

    1.9%

    10

    		 Computer Science

    1.9%

    11

    		 Politics

    1.3%

    12

    		 Mathematics

    1.1%

    13

    		 Medicine

    1.0%

    14

    		 Physics

    0.9%

    15

    		 Chemistry

    0.9%

    16

    		 History

    0.8%

    17

    		 Marketing

    0.7%

    18

    		 Biology

    0.6%

    19

    		 Psychology

    0.6%

    20

    		 Philosophy

    0.6%
  • Harvard Launch Lab (Alumni Only)

    Harvard Launch Lab (Alumni Only)

    For nearly 18 months, the Harvard Launch Lab, a curated community and co-working space for high-potential Harvard-founded ventures, has been creating a vibrant environment of peer founders and startups, helping these ventures to get further, faster. The Launch Lab offers below-market-rate workspace, and full access to the entrepreneurial resources and programming of the adjacent Harvard i-lab, as well as connection and community.

    Harvard Launch Lab

    Currently hosting 26 Harvard alumni ventures representing nine different Harvard schools, the Launch Lab community is diverse, supportive, and inspiring.

    The Launch Lab accepts applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time; however we may not be able to accept new ventures again in 2016, so we encourage you to Apply Now for the chance to join us!

    To learn more, and to apply to join the Harvard Launch Lab, visithttp://harvardlaunchlab.com; for questions send us an email atLaunchLab@harvard.edu.

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    The Harvard Innovation Labs is a vibrant, cross-disciplinary ecosystem for the Harvard community to explore innovation and entrepreneurship while building deeper connections. It is an excellent example of the One Harvard vision and a leading catalyst for the Allston Science and Enterprise District. The Harvard Innovation Labs began in 2011 with the opening of the i-lab, expanded in 2014 when the Launch Lab opened its doors, and will continue to grow in both breadth and depth with future resources, including the Life Lab which comes online in 2016.

  • Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Arsenal Center for the Arts Hosts

    Open Arts Day 2016

     Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts

    The Arsenal Center for the Arts hosts its annual Open Arts Day, a Watertown favorite, this year as part of ArtWeek Boston!

    This family-friendly, free event takes place on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. The drop-in open house features visual and performing arts workshops taught by the skilled arsenalARTS & Watertown Children’s Theatre staff.

    Participants can experiment with Clay (handbuilding and pottery wheel), Printmaking, Mixed-media and other art activities for the whole family. This year’s event will again feature a very special outdoor Steamroller Printing Project where artists will carve printmaking plates, ink them up, and then roll over them with an industrial steamroller to create Relief print masterpieces!

    Watertown Children’s Theatre will present workshops and performances highlighting music, movement and more. Catch a show of illusions from Magician Evan Northrup, Jazz for the Young at Heart from Jazz @ The Arsenal’s John Baboin, and open jam with Paradise Lost. Watertown Children’s Theatre and resident Theatre Company New Repertory Theatre will also reveal their 2016-2017 seasons.

    The day will also feature a special check presentation from Whole Foods Market for the funds raised on the Arsenal Center’s 5% Community Giving Day (happening May 4, 2016 at the Newton and Newtonville Whole Foods Market locations.)

    For more information, visit www.arsenalarts.org or call 617-923-0100. Open Arts Day is made possible in part by the Belmont Savings Bank, the Belmont Cultural Council, and the Waltham Cultural Council – supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

    Located in Watertown, MA, the Arsenal Center for the Arts is a vibrant multi-disciplinary community arts venue that houses the 380-seat Charles Mosesian Theater, a 90-seat Black Box theater, Exhibition Gallery, Rehearsal Halls, Educational Classrooms, and Artist Studio spaces. ArsenalARTS offerings include gallery exhibits, visual and performing arts classes and workshops for all ages, literary/art discussions and world-class theatrical and musical performances. The Arsenal Center For The Arts is also home to the award-winning Watertown Children’s Theatre, offering year-round theatre education programs, including musical and non-musical productions, voice and acting lessons, and performing arts workshops for children K-12. New Repertory Theatre is the Professional Theatre Company in residence at the center. Arsenal Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

    Spring ArtWeek Boston (April 29 – May 8) is a tri-annual 10-day collection of events throughout the city that features unexpected and creative experiences that are interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. ArtWeek Boston’s mission is to be a champion for nonprofit innovation in Boston and provide arts and entertainment to the greater community.

  • A Discussion for Preschool Parents

    A Discussion for Preschool Parents

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    Learn how to determine if your child is ready to move on to pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, how to make that transition seamless, and what to look for in your child’s next school.

    REGISTER NOW!

    Preschool to Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready? How do You Know?

    Date:   Wednesday, April 27

    Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

    Location: The Fessenden School

    Hart House (Admissions Building)
    250 Waltham Street
     West Newton, MA 02465

    This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please visit fessenden.org/kinlan or call 617-964-5350 to reserve your seat.

    Preschool to Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready? How do You Know?

    As a parent of a preschooler, you have so many questions about the next step in your child’s educational and developmental journey:

    • How can I tell if my child is ready for pre-K or kindergarten?
    • How do I choose the best fit for my child’s learning style and personality, when both are still emerging?
    • What can I do to nurture his/her readiness to transition from preschool to school?

    Join us on Wednesday, April 27, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., for coffee and conversation with early childhood development expert Carol Kinlan. Carol is a leading educational consultant with McMillan, Howland & Spence of Boston, and specializes in helping parents of children ages two through six navigate their child’s early educational path.

    You Will Learn:

    • The five signs your child is ready to move from preschool to pre-K or kindergarten
    • The keys to preparing your child for the next step in his/her educational journey
    • How to choose the pre-K or kindergarten that is the best fit for your child and your family

    Following the discussion, you will have the opportunity to tour Fessenden’s Pre-K/K center, talk to teachers, and see the students in action. We know how busy parents of young children are, so this part of the program is completely optional.

    Register Now

    With key insights into how to determine your child’s readiness to move beyond preschool, how to make that transition seamless, and what to look for in your child’s next school, parents will leave with a solid plan on how to navigate the next steps on your child’s educational path.  

    Carol Kinlan is dynamic speaker who has extensive knowledge of our local public and private school systems and has been helping parents make the best educational choices for their children for over 25 years. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her practical and actionable advice. Reserve your seat today!

    If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Suzanne Murphy at 617-964-5350 or smurphy@fessenden.org.

    Hope to see you there,

    Your friends at The Fessenden School

     

    P.S. All pre-registered attendees will be entered into a drawing for a “Fessy Fun Pack” which includes:

    • An adorable Fessy Teddy Bear for your child;
    • A BPA-free Fessy water bottle for you; and
    • A copy of The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys, to share with your partner or favorite playgroup parent.

    Preschool to Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready? How do You Know?

    RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!

    About the Speaker

    Carol A. Kinlan, M.Ed., M.B.A., Educational Consultant McMillan, Howland & Spence

    Carol is a leading educational consultant with McMillan, Howland & Spence of Boston who enjoys working with students of all ages, from pre-kindergarten through college, and specializes in school placement for children ages two through six. She holds a master’s degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Mind, Brain and Education Department and worked in private schools for many years as a learning specialist. Her intimate knowledge of our local public and private school systems, combined with her expertise in child development and early childhood literacy, has made her an invaluable resource for parents in the Boston area and a highly sought-after speaker across the United States.  

    About The Fessenden School

    The Fessenden School, located in West Newton, MA, is a private boys’ day school, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9, which offers boarding options for Grades 5-9. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has provided state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.

  • NNHS on “Shelter in Place” after threatening call

    NNHS on “Shelter in Place” after threatening call

    I am writing to give you an update regarding an incident at Newton North HS this morning.  At approximately 10:40 AM a threatening phone call was received in the main office.  The building was then placed in “Shelter in Place.” While in “Shelter in Place,” the exterior doors to the building are locked and students remain in their classrooms with their teachers. We are currently in “Shelter in Place” while the Newton Fire and Police departments work with us to investigate and assess the situation. As always, we take safety and security very seriously and we will keep you informed as we  receive any additional information regarding this matter.

    Sincerely, Mark Aronson

    Interim Principal

    Newton North High School, NNHS