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Babson Supports Wellesley Education Foundation

Babson continues its support for the Wellesley Education Foundation and the annual Wellesley Spelling Bee, which took place this year on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Sprague School.

From left, Nan Covert of Babson Executive Education, Roberta Francis of Academic Affairs, Michael Chmura, Public Relations, and Professor Donna Stoddard.

From left, Nan Covert of Babson Executive Education, Roberta Francis of Academic Affairs, Michael Chmura of Public Relations, and Professor Donna Stoddard.

The Wellesley Spelling Bee is a WEF community fundraising event which raises money to fund enrichment programs for the Wellesley Public Schools.  This year Babson contributed $4200.

Approximately 50 teams participated in the Bee and represented local businesses, law firms, alumni groups, community organizations and school PTOs as well as student teams from Wellesley High School.

The Babson Beavers Spelling Bee team included Nan Covert of Babson Executive Education, Roberta Francis of Academic Affairs, and Professor Donna Stoddard of Technology, Operations and Information Management.