James Bruton on Campus to Discuss New Book James Bruton, former warden of the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights, will discuss his book The Big House: Life Inside a Supermax Security Prison at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union on Thur., Sept. 16, 2 p.m.
Mentorship Program Information Sessions Attend one of the REQUIRED Mentorship Program Information Sessions Sept. 15-17 to learn about the program and hear from students who have previously participated in the program. Sessions will be held on:
Wed., Sept. 15 - 3 sessions, Room 2-207
8:30-9 a.m., 9:30-10 a.m., OR 10:30-11 a.m.
Thur., Sept. 16 - 3 sessions, Room 2-206
2:30-3 p.m., 3:30-4 p.m., OR 4:30-5 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 17 - 3 sessions, Room 2-207
10:30-11 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., OR 12:30-1 p.m.
After you attend the information session, you will need to complete an on-line Student Application by Tue., Sept. 28 and then attend the Orientation Kickoff Event on Wed., Oct. 27, 5:30-8 p.m., Carlson School Atrium.
If you have previously participated in the program and want to take part in the program again this year, with either a new or the same mentor, you do not have to attend one of the information sessions, but you must complete the on-line application again.
For more information contact the Mentorship Program Coordinator, Therese Austin , at 612-624-1637.
BAM Social Get Together The Business Association of Multicultural Students (BAM) will sponsor a "social get together" on Wed. Sept. 15, 4-5 p.m. This will be BAM's first official meeting of the 2004-05 academic year.
Business Board Meeting Carlson's undergraduate student government body will hold its first meeting of the 2004-05 academic year on Wed., Sept. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Undergraduate Lounge. All students are welcome to attend, regardless of whether or not you have been involved with Business Board before. We will be discussing many topics, one of which will be the Freshmen Elections to be held on Wed., Sept. 22, where we will be electing two freshmen to serve on Business Board. All interested freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend the Sept. 15 meeting before running for this position. For more information about the Business Board, please contact Business Board's President, Brian Durmaskin, at durm0001@umn.edu .
Carlson Buddies Program Join Carlson Buddies!!! The Carlson Buddies program pairs an incoming freshmen student with an upperclassmen student who is able to offer advice and help them adjust to life at Carlson. Apply by Thur., Sept 16.
Club MIS Informational Meeting
Club MIS announces their first meeting of the 2004 Fall Semester on Tue., Sept. 14, 12-1 p.m., Room L-118. The meeting will serve as an informational session for potential new members, including speeches from an instructor and club alumni about the club and the major. We will also provide FREE LUNCH. Club members and students who are new to the MIS major are encouraged to attend. For more information email pand0025@umn.edu
Consulting Club Informational Meeting
Kickoff the inaugural year of the Consulting Club and learn more about the club on Mon., Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 1-127. Join a brand new club with a new way of thinking that prepares students for the consulting field. Come and check us out and enjoy lunch on us! For more information email uconsult@umn.edu.
Upcoming Delta Sigma Pi Events Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed professional business fraternity at the Carlson School of Management. Membership is open to men and women in Carlson, or who are studying economics, and are pursuing a career in business. Upcoming events include:
Information Sessions
Attend an informational meeting and you will find out everything you need to know about Delta Sigma Pi while you get FREE pizza and pop. An alumni panel will be on hand to answer your questions about their experiences in Delta Sigma Pi, life after graduation, and anything else you can think of! This will also be an opportunity to learn more about Delta Sigma Pi and to meet some of our members. There are two separate information sessions scheduled for:
Tue., Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m., Room 1-112
Mon., Sept. 27, 6-7 p.m., Room 1-112
Individuals who attend either of the recruiting events will be entered into a raffle drawing. Prizes are a $20 gift certificate to Target, a $10 gift certificate to Blockbuster, and a $5 gift certificate to Chipotle. Winners will be picked at the Sept. 27 meeting and you must be present to win.
Outings
Join Delta Sigma Pi on Wed., Sept. 15, 7 p.m., as they travel to Adventure Gardens. Take a mid-week break to hit the links with a round of miniature golf. Transportation to and from Adventure Gardens will be provided. Please e-mail Kassandra Zeutzius at zeut0003@umn.edu if you would like to go to Adventure Gardens.
Celebrate the end of a busy week by joining Delta Sigma Pi at a BBQ on Fri., Sept. 24, 6 p.m., Van Cleve Park. FREE FOOD will be provided and there will be time to have fun and play games. Get to know the members of Delta Sigma Pi in a relaxed setting outside of school. Transportation to and from the park will be available. Please e-mail Kassandra Zeutzius at zeut0003@umn.edu if you would like to go to the BBQ.
Free Breakfast Get a great start to your morning with FREE bagels and beverages on these following days:
Thur., Sept. 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Atrium
Wed., Sept. 22, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Atrium
Speaker On Mon., Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m., Room 1-112, Delta Sigma Pi is inviting everyone to come and listen to speaker Stephen Twite from Global Business Strategists.
For more information on Delta Sigma Pi and a complete list of recruiting events, visit us on the web at http://www.deltasigae.org/ .
Entre Club Week Mon., Sept. 13 Free breakfast and coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon to all who stop by the Carlson School Lower Atrium. Come and talk with Entre Exec members to find out more about this fabulous club and all the great things to look forward to this year.
Tue., Sept. 14
Again, free breakfast and coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon to all who stop by the Carlson School Lower Atrium. Come and talk with Entre Exec members to find more about this fabulous club and all the great things to look forward to this year.
Wed., Sept. 15
THE FIRST DAY OF ENTRE CLUB!! David Wagner will tell his story of starting the fabulous Juut Salon. The meeting time will be 12-1 p.m. in a room that will be announced on a whiteboard in the Atrium. FREE LUNCH!!
Thur., Sept. 16 THE SECOND DAY OF CLUB!! Alexis Walsko will describe how she started her own PR firm. The meeting time will be 12-1 p.m. in a room that will be announced on a whiteboard in the Atrium. FREE LUNCH!!
For more information about the Entre Club or Entre Week events, check out the Entre Club web site at www.ceomakers.com.
Entre Club Kickoff Event There will be a Entre Kickoff Party on Thur., Sept. 23, 8 p.m., The Corner Bar. Don't miss a great night to get out and mingle with entre-clubbers! Pizza and beverages provided. Also, learn more about the National CEO Conference in Chicago, Nov. 4-7.
Honors Association Outing to Twins Game On Wed., Sept. 15, the Carlson Honors Association will be hosting its first social event of the year. We'll be seeing the Twins play the Chicago White Sox. Tickets are free and you can sign up in the Undergraduate Studies Office (Room 1-105). When you sign up we ask for a $10.00 deposit check. When you meet us in the Atrium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday we will give you the ticket and return your uncashed check. We have 40 tickets on a first come first served basis so sign up today! Contact Eric at butz0033@umn.edu for more information.
InFO Meeting with General Mills Speaker The Investment and Finance Organization (InFO) will hold its first meeting of the 2004-05 academic year on Tue., Sept. 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m. The speaker at the meeting will be from General Mills. The meeting room has not yet been decided, but watch for more details. InFO will meet every Tuesday during Fall Semester from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., lunch will be provided, and the meetings are open to all majors.
PSE/Marshall Fields Wardrobe Event Sign up to attend a Marshall Fields Professional Development seminar with Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE). Find out more at the sign-up table on Tue., Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lower Atrium.
PSE Informational Meeting
Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), a coed sales and marketing fraternity, will hold informational meetings on Wed., Sept. 15, 12-1 p.m., and Wed., Sept. 22, 5-6 p.m. The room locations will be announced soon. For more information email pisigma@csom.umn.edu .
SAM Introductory Meeting The Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) will hold an introductory meeting on Tue., Sept. 14, 4-5 p.m., Carlson School Atrium. Grab a bite to eat, meet some new people, and learn what SAM is all about!
SANE Update Upcoming events for the Student Association for Nonprofit Enterprise (SANE) include:
Kickoff Meeting
A kickoff meeting will be held on Tue., Sept. 28. We will have a quick overview of SANE and then hear from Josh LaBau, a social entrepreneur who is currently running a pilot Internet bookselling business for Goodwill/Easter Seals. He will be speaking about how he got involved in social enterprise and what he thinks its potential for the future will be, as well as piloting a new social venture.
Volunteering Opportunities SANE will volunteer with Ronald McDonald every month this year along with one other nonprofit. Check out our web site for updates.
Internship Program SANE is in the process of creating an internship program which will allow students to utilize marketing, finance and accounting skills in the nonprofit market.
For more information email sane@umn.edu and join our contact list. Also, check out our web site for details on upcoming events and opportunities.
SHRM Kickoff Event SHRM is an organization for all students interested in Human Resources or who want to learn more about recruiting techniques used. A kickoff event will be held on Tue., Sept. 21. More details to follow. For more information contact Karissa at ladl0002@@umn.edu .
Upcoming TiB Meetings Truth in Business (TiB) will host an informational meeting with FREE PIZZA & POP on Mon., Sept. 13, 12-1 p.m. Stop by to get more information on TiB and making an impact on your world.
TiB will hold its first official meeting of the 2004-05 academic year on Mon., Sept. 20, 12-1 p.m. (Room TBA on signs in Atrium). There will be a guest speaker talking about creating a personal vision and leaving a legacy.
CAREER
Mock Interviews Are you preparing for fall interviews? Do you feel that your interviewing skills are a bit rusty? Then sign-up for a mock interview in the Undergraduate Business Career Center (UBCC)! This program is designed to help YOU prepare for REAL interviews!
What is involved?
The completion of a pre-work packet to help prepare you for interview questions
A $20 deposit that will be returned the day of the interview
An hour of your time
A copy of your current resume that will be left at the UBCC front desk
The details of the interview:
The mock interview will be taped and be between 20-30 minutes in length
The interviewer will be an MA-HRIR student
You will receive both verbal and written feedback at the conclusion of the interview
Sign-up in the UBCC Office (Room 1-110) beginning Mon., Sept. 13 and mock interviews will begin on Mon., Sept. 20. For more information contact Sarah Louden in the UBCC Office at 612-624-0011.
First Annual Career Day
Have you registered for Career Day yet?? This is a great opportunity for you to learn about various career paths in business. The event will be held on Fri., Sept. 17 and the registration deadline is Wed., Sept. 15. Please go to The Edge info. session posting #1092.
Companies include Piper Jaffray, General Mills, Cargill, the GAP, Polaris, Target, McKinsey & Co., Wells Fargo, Grant Thornton, 3M, KPMG, Guidant, American Express, PWC, DRAFT (direct marketing firm), Caribou Coffee, Accenture, Hewitt Associates, and REI.
Business Etiquette Presentation and Networking Event Career Fair, Internship Fair, Company Info Sessions, Student Organization Meeting, Career Day... What do these events have in common? They all give students the chance to network and connect with people. If you have questions on how to approach new people or would like a refresher on proper business etiquette then RSVP for the Business Etiquette Presentation and Networking with Darcy Matz sponsored by Target Corporation on Wed., Sept. 15, 12-1 p.m, in a location to be announced. You only get one chance to make that first impression, so make the most of your networking opportunities this year by attending this GREAT session! (and have lunch on the UBCC, too!). Email bcc@csom.umn.edu to RSVP for this event.
Resume Booster Workshop Does your resume need a boost? Do you want a refresher on writing cover letters and The Edge interest statements? If so, attend the "Resume Booster" workshop for free food and information! The workshop will be held on Thur., Sept. 16, 12-1 p.m., Room TBA. Email bcc@csom.umn.edu OR stop by the UBCC Office (Room 1-110) to RSVP for this event.
Career Fair 2004 The annual Career Fair will be held on Tue., Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. Remember to bring your resume and business dress is REQUIRED. For more information visit www.csom.umn.edu/ugsfairs.
If this will be your first Career Fair, attend the "Preparing for the Career Fair" Workshop on Mon., Sept. 20, 12-1 p.m., Room TBA. George Dow, a Senior Lecturer at Carlson and Coach at Right Management, will present at this very important workshop. Email bcc@csom.umn.edu OR stop by the UBCC Office (Room 1-110) to RSVP for this event.
Carlson School Career Fair 2004 - Volunteers Needed
On Tue., Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center, students will get the opportunity to speak professionally with recruiters from a variety of companies. Approximately 55 companies will be in attendance seeking out students with various business majors. Volunteers are needed to help with the following tasks:
Morning Setup From 9-11 a.m., the companies will arrive at McNamara Alumni Center and preparing their booths for the fair. Volunteers are needed to meet the recruiters as they arrive and to help them set up their displays.
Student Check-In
During the fair there will be a registration table for the students to check in and receive their nametags and company information sheets. Volunteers will help students check in and answer any questions about the fair.
Cleanup
After the fair we will be putting away all of the tables as well as helping the recruiters take down their booths. We will also make a last quick sweep to make sure McNamara is clean afterwards.
Volunteering is a great way to have extra contact with the recruiters and really make them remember you. Volunteers at the fair will be working two hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Matt Kuhlman at kuhl0044@umn.edu with your name, year in school, major, and the time of day you can work.
Communicating in an Interview Workshop
The "Communicating in an Interview" Workshop is coming your way on Wed., Sept. 22, 12-1 p.m., Room TBA. Has it been awhile since you've taken BA 3000 or had a professional interview?? If so, attend this workshop (with free lunch) to get a refresher on how to ace that interview! Email bcc@csom.umn.edu OR stop by the UBCC Office (Room 1-110) to RSVP for this event.
On-Campus Recruiting Things to remember for on-campus recruiting:
For a review of the on-campus recruiting process, please visit the help section of The Edge and be sure to update your registration in CARS.
The first week of preferencing is Sept. 13-17. Please remember that preference periods run from Monday at 12:30 p.m. through Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
Some of the companies with current postings include: Best Buy, Target, Pepsi Bottling Group, Ernest and Young LLP., Accenture, KPMG, Minnesota Life, Alliant Tech Systems, Ingersol-Rand, and Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co., LLP.
On-campus interviews begin on Mon., Oct. 4, and will continue through Fri., Dec. 10.
Internships for Junior Accounting Majors If you are interested in a summer internship with a Big Four accounting firm, please be aware that they will be attempting to interview for summer interns this fall. For position descriptions and dates please check your The Edge account.
Chicago Site Visit for Carlson School Seniors
For the third consecutive fall, the Undergraduate Business Career Center (UBCC) has arranged a student site visit to consulting firms in Chicago. We will be visiting McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and possibly one more world-class consulting firm on Fri., Oct. 1. These companies are interested in meeting 10-15 Carlson School seniors. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about the consulting industry and practice your networking skills!
To qualify for the visit, you must commit time and energy with your application, as applications will be judged on a competitive basis. If you are interested in going, please submit your application via email to tsurprenant@csom.umn.edu by Wed., Sept. 15. Your application must include the following:
A written summary of your interest in, and knowledge of the consulting industry.
A written summary of why you would be interested in working for McKinsey and BCG.
A written summary of why you believe you would be an outstanding consultant.
There will be some additional "pre-work" before the visit. This "pre-work" will be reviewed at an hour-long prep session one week prior to the site visit. Details on this will follow.
You will need to arrange your own travel and lodging; however, the UBCC will reimburse up to $200 of your travel costs.
Etiquette Dinner Join the U of M Campus Career Offices, the Career Development Network, and the U of M Alumni Association for the annual Etiquette Dinner on Thur., Oct. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center. Learn how strong professional etiquette can help you leave a positive impression with prospective employers during interviews or on your first job. At this popular event, a professional etiquette consultant will guide you through a delicious three course meal, while also sharing insights on professional etiquette topics such as appropriate table manners, the proper use of utensils, how to succeed in business dining, and "the handshake." The Etiquette Dinner is open to all U of M graduate and undergraduate students. Seats sell out quickly, so register soon! Cost is $14 per ticket. Register online by Wed., Oct. 6 at http://alumni.umn.edu/event/etiquette .
ACADEMIC
Annual Carlson Recognition Reception All Carlson students who received a scholarship for the 2004-05 academic year and/or are in the Honors Association are cordially invited to attend the Carlson School of Management's Annual Recognition Reception on Fri., Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m., Carlson School Atrium. This event includes students that have received any Carlson School and/or University scholarships.
This is a great opportunity to meet with other honor students and scholarship recipients and be recognized for your achievements. We are also inviting benefactors who provided the funds for your scholarship along with your parents. Come and meet our benefactors and thank them for your award. A light buffet will be served.
RSVPs are required by Fri., Oct. 8, and you must reply separately from your parents. You may reply by sending an email to advising@csom.umn.edu or stop by the Undergraduate Studies Office (Room 1-105). When you RSVP, leave the following information:
First and Last Name
Scholarship(s) You Received
New International Study Option The Carlson School's new "Marketing 3001 Global Enrichment Elective" is an exciting way to fulfill the Marketing core with study in the U.S. and France. Students spend Spring Semester Term B (March 21 - May 6) at the Carlson School developing an understanding of marketing and preparing for study in France May 16-26. Applications are currently being accepted. Space is limited and early application is encouraged! For complete details visit the Global Enrichment Electives web site .
Case Competition for Carlson School Seniors
The Undergraduate Studies Program office will sponsor a Fall Undergraduate Case Competition on Fri., Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Room 2-207. This competition is open to seniors and the winning team will represent the Carlson School at the International Undergraduate Business Case Competition at the University of Texas at Austin, Oct. 20-23.
Important Details:
The competition is open to four person teams.
Teams will analyze a business case and propose a solution in a 20-minute presentation during the preliminary round that morning.
The top two teams will present again in a final round later that afternoon.
Lunch will be provided between rounds.
Presentations will be judged by Carlson School faculty and external judges from local companies.
Teams should be cross disciplinary because the case may focus on any area of business.
Sign up your team or individually if you would like to be placed on a team by Tue., Sept. 21, in the Undergraduate Studies Office (Room 1-105).
Cases will be handed out to each team at 4 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 22, in the Undergraduate Studies Office (Room 1-105).
For more information contact Nicole Pilman at 612-626-7268.
Graduate and Professional School Day 2004 Graduate and Professional School Day will be held on Wed., Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union. More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country will be represented. This University-wide event, sponsored by the Career and Community Learning Center, will provide students with the opportunity to speak with college and university representatives from law, business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and professional programs. The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply to Graduate and Professional School" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School". Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, including a list of participating programs, go to www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD.
Computer Labs Student computer lab assignment has changed slightly. The middle lab (Room L-112) is now a joint undergraduate and graduate lab. Room L-108 is still an undergraduate only lab and Room L-113 is a graduate student only lab. The labs are for Carlson School students only and should used only for course related work. The Microsoft Office suite in the labs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) have been updated to Office 2003. More information can be found at: http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page865.aspx
Software Training A full range of software training is available to faculty, staff, and students. More software training information can be found at: http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page844.aspx
OIT Help Desk Services The OIT help desk (Room L-119) provides a full range of support services. For more information contact the helpdesk at 612-625-5550 or visit the OIT Help Desk web site.
ATTENTION SENIORS: Apply To Graduate If you are completing your coursework this fall, please remember that you must apply to graduate no later than Mon., Sept. 20. "Application for Degree" forms are available in the Undergraduate Studies Office (Room 1-105) and at any of the OneStop Student Service Centers, and may be turned in at either location. Do not miss this deadline - it is a University-wide deadline and it is not flexible!
The Carlson School holds one Commencement Ceremony for all graduates each year. Fall, Spring, and Summer graduates will be invited to participate in the May ceremony, to be held on Sun., May 15, 6 p.m., Northrop Auditorium. If you are finishing your coursework Spring Semester, the "Application for Degree" is due by Mon., Jan. 31.
Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship The Gilman Scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions to pursue country-based undergraduate opportunities abroad of up to one academic year. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. Programs must be a minimum of four-weeks. Thus, January Term or Winter Intersession programs that are a least four weeks in length are eligible for the Spring cycle of the Gilman Scholarship. For more information, full eligibility criteria and the online application please access the Gilman Program web site or contact the Gilman office directly at 1-888-887-5939. Application deadline for Spring 2005 is Wed., Sept. 22, 2004.
First Step to Study Abroad Meetings Begin your study abroad investigation by obtaining information about the different types of programs available, how financial aid applies, and the various resources available to you on the University of Minnesota campus. All students who participate on a Learning Abroad Center sponsored program must attend this meeting, so why not attend now?? The first First Step meeting will be held on Tue., Sept. 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Room 1-143. Because this meeting is required for participation on Learning Abroad Center programs, no late admission or early departures will be allowed.
If you are unable to attend this session, there will be three more sessions offered within the Carlson School, AND you can always attend a session in the Learning Abroad Center (230 Heller Hall). Future Carlson sessions will be held on: Mon., Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m.; Wed., Oct. 13, 1-2 p.m.; and Thur., Oct. 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Rooms TBA)
Learning Abroad Fair Come to the Learning Abroad Fair on Wed., Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Avenue Bridge, to find out what study, work, and internship opportunities are available to you! Representatives from various programs will be available to answer your questions.
SCHOOL-WIDE
America's Changing Economy: Trade Balances, Outsourcing, and Jobs Conference The Humphrey Institute and the Carlson School of Management will move beyond simple slogans with a conference designed to explore both the positive and negative aspects of recent trade agreements. We will examine the available evidence on trade balances, financial flows, employment effects and outsourcing. Advisors to the national political parties will offer their perspectives followed by responses from regional experts.
The conference will be held on Thur., Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Cowles Auditorium, HHH Center. Send $35 registration fee (checks made payable to University of Minnesota) to: Conference Registration, Humphrey Institute Policy Forum, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. For more information call 612-625-8330.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers a stipend (up to $1400) and/or an expense allowance (up to $300) to undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member.
Workshops have been scheduled to assist students interested in applying for a UROP award. UROP coordinators and staff will meet with students to describe application procedures, discuss steps in setting up a UROP experience, and analyze what makes a good proposal.
The workshops will be held on:
Fri., Sept. 17, 1:30-2:15 p.m., 433 Johnston Hall
Tue., Sept. 21, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m., 186 HHH Center
Wed., Sept. 22, 3:15-4 p.m, 22 McNeal Hall
The deadline to apply for a 2004-05 UROP award for projects beginning January 1, 2005, is Mon., Oct. 11. Application materials are available from the Carlson School UROP coordinator, Nicole Pilman, in the Undergraduate Studies Office (Room 1-105). For more information contact Nicole Pilman at 612-626-7268 or visit the UROP web site .
Call for Nominations for Peer Educators for the Office of Student Academic Integrity
As part of a new Office of Student Academic Integrity (OSAI) program this year, Student Advocates for Academic Integrity will go into classrooms to provide an interactive peer education experience focusing on five values adapted from OSAI's Fundamental Values Project: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. Position descriptions and applications are available at http://www.osai.umn.edu. Application Deadline: Wed., Sept. 22.
The Center for Writing The Center for Writing now offers free one-to-one writing assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, with appointments up to 45 minutes. Nonnative speaker specialists are available. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; 306B Lind Hall. For more information see http://writing.umn.edu.
Blood Donors and Volunteers Are Sought Blood donors and volunteers are sought for the U's third annual blood drive. Organizers hope to enlist 240 donors and 40 registration volunteers; volunteers must commit to at least a one-hour shift. This year's blood drive will be held on Thur., Sept. 16, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, see http://www.givelife.org or call the Red Cross at 651-291-3293.
First Tuesday Luncheon Series Held on the first Tuesday of every month, this program attracts alumni and business leaders from throughout the corporate community, and has become an attractive spot for people in the metropolitan area to network.
Upcoming Event:
October 5, 2004 - Jim Cracchiolo, President, Global Financial Services Group, American Express, "Values Creating Value: Responsibility Beyond the Bottom Line"
Community Involvement Fair
The annual Community Involvement Fair will be held on Thur., Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union. Don't miss out on one of the largest gatherings of local non-profits on campus. This annual event is for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning more about community involvement, volunteering, and internship opportunities around the Twin Cities. Admission is free and no registration is required. For more information visit www.servicelearning.umn.edu or contact Katie Peacock.
LeaderQuest
LeaderQuest is a fun and outstanding experiential leadership development program for freshman through graduate students alike. Students actively learn how to develop and apply their leadership skills through experiential games, role-play scenarios, two retreats, workshops, and facilitating the Siggelkow “all-campus” Immersion Learning Retreat in April 2005. Students are also matched with an experienced mentor who will challenge you to achieve personal and academic success. The program begins January 2005 and ends April 2005. Students will meet once a week on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Meet others who are driven just like you and learn how to be a real leader! Applications are available now. Group interviews start in late October. Call 612-626-3566 or email Katie Pretzel for an application.
SpeakerQuest Do you stutter, sweat, and forget what you want to say when you are in front of people? If you dread public speaking, you are not alone. Learn to present with confidence, converse with ease, have fun, and meet new people by joining SpeakerQuest! SpeakerQuest is an eleven-week program designed to build confidence, presentation skills, and how to be a people magnet! Only 20 students are admitted, first-come, first-serve! SpeakerQuest meets Tuesday nights, 4-6 p.m., beginning in late September 2004. Registration forms are available by contacting Katie Pretzel at 612-626-3566.
2nd Annual Student Leadership Conference The Student Activities Office at the University of Minnesota is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Student Leadership Conference: Awaken, Evolve, Inspire! This exciting day of education and training for student leaders will be held on Sat., Nov. 13, Coffman Memorial Union. Check out www.sao.umn.edu/slc for more details.
