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Riggs Hailed for Working Weekend

Adam Riggs ’95 brandishes the Babson Award, presented by Alice Harra, Director of the Center for Life Beyond , at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner last week.

Digital entrepreneur Adam Riggs ’95 was honored with the last week for his leadership in establishing Working Weekend, an annual conference that connects students to alumni with similar career interests.

Alice Harra, Director of the , presented Adam with the award, hailing Working Weekend as an inspiring event that helps students connect with alumni mentors and explore career fields and paths. The success of the program was echoed by and has proven so popular that it has now spawned a series of focused events such as , , and the .

The presentation took place at ’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, which honors alumni volunteers who, through their generous contributions, help advance and support student success. Trustee Dr. Deborah Kamali ’85 recognized many other individuals and groups who make a significant impact, including

  • Past Babson Award recipients

  • Rich Roher ’79, Alumni Board President

  • Alumni Board and Nominations Committee members

  • Alumni Chapter Leaders and Representatives

  • Alumni Fundraising for Steering Committee

  • Reunions volunteers

  • ies for ies

  • SEA Council

  • Volunteers with the Center for Life Beyond

The Babson award was established in honor of the legendary trustee Jean McCall Babson ’42 and recognizes outstanding volunteer efforts by alumni.

Dr. Marcia Yaross ’73 closed the program by talking about .

 

Tags: alumni, entrepreneurs

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