🌱 Patch AM: How Babson’s new grad dean plans to tackle AI and change

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In today's newsletter:

• How Babson's new grad dean plans to tackle AI and change
• Wellesley remembers the long, community‑minded life of Barbara Morgenthaler

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• On Tech, Family, and the Future: Meet the New Grad School Dean · Babson Thought & Action (babson.edu) — A new dean is shaping the future of Babson's F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business right here in Wellesley, with a strong focus on AI, evolving programs, and student needs. She talks about reassessing Babson's graduate offerings, supporting its international community, and balancing technology with human judgment as the campus heads into a new academic year.
   

• Obituary: Barbara Pullen Morgenthaler, longtime Wellesley resident, 'Freedom Trail Tapestry' stitcher (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley is mourning Barbara Pullen Morgenthaler, a nearly 80‑year town resident and Wellesley High alum known for her needlework, community spirit, and daily walks along the Brook Path. Her family suggests memorial donations to the Wellesley Council on Aging or a Nova Scotia hospital foundation in lieu of flowers, honoring her deep local and family connections.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellesley

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being →
  Online Event,
  12:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest →
  First Parish of Sudbury, 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th →
  Plugged In Band Program, 40 Freeman Pl, Needham
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Miles For Mutts 5k →
  Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner Solo Exhibition at the Wellesley Free Library →
  Wellesley Free Library -- Main Branch, 530 Washington St, Wellesley
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Fall Open House →
  My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Studios Dance Academy! Open Nutcracker Auditions →
  309 Washington St, Wellesley
  2:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Much Ado About Nothing: Actors From the London Stage →
  Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall, 106 Central St, Wellesley
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together [Day 1] →
  Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
  9:00 am
• Much Ado About Nothing: Actors From the London Stage →
  Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall, 106 Central St, Wellesley
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together [Day 2] →
  Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Needham

• 'It's About Family': Lauren Ambrose Talks Needham Connection, Repertoire Ahead of Local Concert (needhamlocal.org)
• Metered Parking Undergoes a Small Change (needhamlocal.org)
• OPEN MIND Technologies USA Celebrates 30th Anniversary (todaysmachiningworld.com)

Wayland

• Wayland Event Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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