NSHMBA Diversity Networking Reception
Students from diverse backgrounds are cordially invited to attend a networking reception sponsored by the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and the University of St. Thomas Graduate Business Career Services. It will be held on Tue., Nov. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. , 202 Minneapolis Opus Hall (map ). A brief program will start at 6 p.m. Members of NSHMBA, including recruiters, managers, and professionals, will be in attendance. You do not need to be Hispanic to participate, and there is no charge to attend. This is a GREAT way to expand your network of contacts and to broaden your career opportunities. Refreshments will be served. Professional attire is recommended. For more information call 651-962-8807.
Entrepreneurship in Action Enterprise Attention all Entrepreneurial Management Majors! A new opportunity is coming your way! The first ever Entrepreneurship in Action Enterprise will be offered in Fall semester 2005 and Spring semester 2006. Open to 30 students in the major, the enterprise will offer students the opportunity to conceive of, plan, launch and operate a business during the year.
Students will gain hands on experience with all aspects of the business including: marketing and strategy, financial and accounting, operations and supply chain management, human resources and information technology. The course will run for two semesters during the students senior year at the Carlson School. During the fall semester, the students will identify business opportunities, develop a business plan, and determine the resources needed to launch the business. In the spring semester, the class will implement the business plan, manage the business, and determine the exit strategy for the company. The course, throughout the two semesters, will use a combination of texts, readings and cases to supplement and enhance the learning experience of running a business.
Prerequisites for the course include: Senior standing. Completed course work in the business Core and Mgmt 3010. Students completing Mgmt 4008 before Fall 2005 as well as those who are enrolled in Mgmt 4008 in Fall 2005 (and have senior standing) are eligible to apply for one of the 30 spots. Preference will be given to declared Entrepreneurial Management majors.
The enterprise will award 8 credits for the experience. Four of the credits will apply toward Mgmt 5050 and Mgmt 5177. The remaining four may count as elective credit toward the major. Applications for the enterprise will be available in Spring 2005 and candidates will be notified of their selection before fall registration begins in April.
Wake Forest Undergraduate Marketing Challenge
For the past 14 years, the best MBA programs have competed in the Wake Forest MBA Marketing Case Competition. Now, the Wake Forest MBA Program will sponsor its first ever Undergraduate Marketing Challenge. The winning team will receive $5000 and a trip to the Marketing Summit, held Jan. 27-29, in Winston-Salem, NC. Teams will consist of a maximum of 5 members.
The way the competition works is that each team registers by Wed., Nov. 17. They receive the case via email on Thur., Nov. 18 and then submit a response via email by Tue., Nov. 23.
The case will address a strategic marketing issue faced by a Fortune 500 company. Some of the areas that the case will be evaluated on include:
Your creative actionable recommendation and solutions to the case.
Your assessment of segmentation, targeting, and positioning.
Your understanding and application of the marketing mix.
Your assessment of the consumer, company, and competition.
(The submitted response should reflect the team's original work and ideas and may only include primary and secondary research methods in the evaluation.)
The cases will be judged by current Wake Forest MBA students and faculty and the winning team will be announced Fri., Dec. 3. The results will be issued through press releases to major national and regional publications. To register, or for more information, contact Nicole Pilman at npilman@csom.umn.edu or visit the Marketing Challenge web site.
LEAD RA Positions Available
Each summer the Carlson School of Management plays host to the LEAD Summer Business Institute. The LEAD Program provides an opportunity for 32 gifted and talented high school students to learn about business and to spend three weeks at the Carlson School. These students will have completed their junior year of high school and will come to the University of Minnesota from all over the country. The University of Minnesota LEAD Program sponsors are General Mills, 3M, and SUPERVALU.
The Carlson School of Management Undergraduate Program office is currently seeking four qualified individuals to serve as resident advisors for the 2005 LEAD Program. The position is paid and runs July 5-31, 2005. More information about the RA position can be found in the job description . Throughout the program RAs will be able to promote the University of Minnesota to the participants as well as regularly interact with the sponsors.
If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your resume to Nicole Pilman at npilman@csom.umn.edu. Resumes will be accepted through Wed., Dec. 15. For more information contact Nicole at 612-626-7268.
Upcoming Actuary Club Events Tue., Nov. 16, 1-4:30 p.m., 180A HHH Ctr
Actuarial Career Fair
Thur., Dec. 2, 7 p.m., 105 Blegen Hall Presentation by Allianz
AMA Speaker
Ryan Shay will be speaking about marketing at Best Buy on Wed., Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 1-127.
BAM Presentation by Deloitte and Deloitte Consulting Deloitte and Deloitte Consulting will be presenting at BAM's next meeting on Wed., Nov. 17, 3:45-5 p.m., 25 HHH Center.
Upcoming BAP Events BAP/Accounting vs. Finance Panel
Don't know the difference? Come find out on Thur., Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m., 425 Blegen. For more information email goeh0019@umn.edu.
RESCHEDULED Service Event
The service event at the Bakken Museum that was originally scheduled to take place on Fri., Nov. 12 has been tentatively rescheduled to take place on Sat., Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., weather permitting. We will be working on the grounds in preparation for the winter. We will meet at the Carlson turnaround at 9:30 a.m. If you are planning to attend, or if you need or can give a ride, please contact Sheila Klein at klei0331@umn.edu .
Club MIS Speaker
Keith Tanski fromSt. Paul Travelers will be speaking at Club MIS on Tue., Nov. 16, 12-1 p.m., Room 1-114. St. Paul Travelers is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, with significant operations in Hartford, CT, and provides commercial property-casualty insurance, personal property-casualty insurance and asset management services. Keith will be talking about his background in the IT industry as well as specific information about his organization. Lunch will be served.
Entre Club Upcoming Events Wed., Nov. 17, 12-1 p.m., Room L-114
Hear from Dave Kiecker, Partial Owner, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.
Thur., Nov. 18, 12-1 p.m., Room 1-143 Hear from Dan McCormick.
Sun., Nov. 21, 4:15 p.m., Fieldhouse Intramural Soccer: E-Bashers vs. ??? (Bring your student ID card.)
Apply for the 2005 GLOBE Executive Board
GLOBE is looking for dynamic, motivated graduate or undergraduate students with an interest in global business and culture to lead the club for the spring and fall semesters of 2005. Students who are eligible for these positions must be a Carlson student who will not graduate before December 2005 and will not study abroad during the spring or fall 2005 semesters.
List the following on your application:
Name
Current program you are enrolled in at Carlson (Undergrad, HRIR, MBA, MHA)
Year of program (freshman, sophomore, junior, 1st year)
½ page maximum addressing your main motivations for joining the GLOBE executive board.
Details of where you have traveled, lived, or studied outside the United States. (This is not a pre-requisite)
Current resume (Word document)
You may apply for as many positions as wish and you should rank your preference for these positions. Positions up for election are:
President
Vice President - Communications
Vice President - Mentorship
Vice President - Corporate Affairs
Vice President - Undergraduate Affairs
Vice President - Community Affairs
Applications are due by Mon, Nov. 15, 12 p.m., and they should be submitted as a Word document via email to globe@csom.umn.edu . Applicants will be contacted for interviews during the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3. Final decisions will be emailed on Mon., Dec. 6. For more information contact Kyle at kkelley@csom.umn.edu or 612-860-1012.
Honors Association Update Logo Contest
How would you like to earn those Honors Dues back in the form of a gift certificate to a nice restaurant? Simply create a logo for the Honors Association that meets our standards and is better than any other logo we get. That’s right - we will be having a logo creation competition for the Carlson Honors Association. In business, branding is key and we hope that an inspired logo from one of our creative members will help brand the Honors Association. Designs and additional questions should be sent to Eric Butz at butz0033@umn.edu. Good Luck!
Newsletter The second Honors Association Newsletter will be released Mon., Nov. 15. Get your copy and enjoy.
Mystic Lake Update
Thanks to all of those who joined us at Mystic Lake. It was a good time. This year we again came out ahead as a group, give yourselves a pat on the back.
Upcoming Social Events Freshmen! Your Honors Board representative, Andrea Blankenheim, will be planning and organizing a volunteer event with the Ronald McDonald House. Keep the afternoon of Fri., Dec. 3 open. Also, keep your calendars open for a trip to the Science Museum most likely Sat., Dec. 4. There will be more information to follow in the near future.
InFO Elections
The Investment and Finance Organization (InFO) will be electing a new executive board on Tue., Nov. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Room L-118. The positions that will be opening up include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Director of Programming. Please see InFO's new web site for more details about the open positions and the club. Everyone is encouraged to run regardless of their year in school or level of participation in the club in the past. For more information contact Dave Klein at klei0310@umn.edu.
SAFA Speaker Series with BAP
Join the Student Accounting and Finance Association (SAFA) and Beat Alpha Psi (BAP) for their speaker series on Thur., Nov. 18. Time and Location to be announced.
Upcoming SANE Events Next Volunteer Event Help collect food items for Second Harvest before the Vikings Game on Sun., Nov 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. If interested, send an email to sane@umn.edu .
Next Meeting Tue., Nov. 23, 12-1 p.m., 60 HHH Center. FREE FOOD!! Speaker to be announced.
First Annual SHRM Alumni Event HRIR majors are invited to join SHRM at its first annual Alumni Event on Thur., Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m., Bryant Lake Bowl. Enjoy pizza and bowling while chatting with recent HRIR graduates about their experiences since college and meet other students currently involved in the program! The event is free and prizes will be given for several bowling contests! Please RSVP to Shea at klue0023@umn.edu by Wed., Nov. 24, if you would like to attend.
TiB Speaker TiB will hear from Art Hill, Carlson School Professor, on Mon., Nov. 15, 12-1 p.m., Room 1-132. He'll discuss how to get good grades.
CAREER
Undergraduate Internship Program in Scientific Computing and Graphics The Supercomputing Institute for Digital Simulation and Advanced Computation is pleased to announce an Undergraduate Internship Program for Summer 2005. Projects will be available in numerous scientific areas.
The focus of the program is the application of computational approaches and visualization methods to supercomputing research. This includes digital simulation and advanced computation and all aspects of high-performance computing and scientific modeling and simulation as well as graphics, visualization, informatics, and high-performance network communications.
Interns work for faculty members and their research groups on projects using high-performance computing environments to address problems in science and engineering that could not otherwise be attempted. This program provides an opportunity for a challenging and enriching educational experience for undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate or professional education.
The internship will be full-time for 10 weeks, running June 6 through August 12. The associated stipend is $4800.
Complete information about the program, including specific research areas and application instructions, can be found on the Supercomputing Institute web site. Applications are due no later than Mon., Feb. 28. For more information call 612-626-7620 or email uip@mis.umn.edu .
Freshmen Workshops Attention Freshmen: There are only two freshmen workshops left! Don't miss them!
Tue., Nov. 16, 12-1 p.m.
Learn about Carlson majors and related careers and interact with a panel of recent alumni. Alumni include representatives from Best Buy, KPMG and General Mills. They will answer your questions and tell you about their major, internship(s), and career choices.
Tue., Nov. 23, 12-1 p.m. Learn about Carlson student organizations from several organization representatives. Also, develop an "action plan" for the rest of your time at Carlson.
Sign up in the UBCC Office (Room 1-110) or email bcc@csom.umn.edu ! Free lunch and prizes given at each workshop.
Wait List for On-Campus Interviews If students want to be considered for an interview schedule that they could not get on, they may get on the Wait List through CARS. From 12:30 p.m. three days before the interview to 12:30 p.m. the day before the interview, students can get on the Wait List by pressing the Wait List button on any of the posting pages, or by pressing Wait List in the actions for that posting on a student's home page (if the student had previously preferenced for the posting). Students chosen to interview off of the wait list will be called, usually in the morning, the day of the interview.
On–Campus Interview Evaluations Recruiters are asked to complete a student evaluation after each interview. Stop by the UBCC Office (Room 1-110) to review them or schedule a quick appointment with a career counselor if you have never reviewed them before. Students must have two of their evaluations in their file before they can schedule an appointment. After, they may look at additional evaluations in groups of three. The BCC assures companies that the invaluable feedback will be kept anonymous; therefore the grouping in threes for review is necessary.
On-Campus Interviewing Cancellation Policy Students have three business days before the interview date to cancel their on-campus interview. If a student misses their on-campus interview or cancels less than three business days in advance it is considered a "No Show". The student will be required to write a letter of apology to the company and meet with a UBCC counselor before interviewing or using The Edge again. "No Shows" result in being removed from CARS. After two "No Shows", you will lose office privileges.
If an emergency arises students should contact the UBCC front desk at 612-624-0011 as soon as possible so we will not lose the interview opportunity for other students.
Increase the Value of Your Degree
Report All Job Offers-internship and permanent, accepted and declined-from ALL sources. The information regarding offers is very important to the entire Carlson community. This information is used to:
gauge the Carlson School's hiring levels into various companies, industries and geographical areas
help you and your colleagues have industry salary trends for use in negotiation and decision making
relay salary trends to the Carlson School's recruiting partners
inform prospective Carlson students of salary and hiring trends
Offers data is always kept strictly confidential. Only compiled group salary data is released and none of the released salary information can be linked to either a specific individual or a specific company. Offers can be entered under the My Offers Section in CARS.
Preferencing Still Underway Please continue to regularly check your The Edge account as there are still preference periods occurring each week and new External Job Postings going up everyday.
Spring On-Campus Interviewing
The first preference period for Spring Semester 2005 interviews will be Nov. 22-24. The first week of on-campus interviews this spring will be Jan. 24. Please check your The Edge account for more information.
ACADEMIC
New Course on International Business Communication
During Spring Semester 2005, Holly Littlefield will be offering BA 3900: International Business Communication. The 3-credit course will meet every Monday and Wednesday, 12:45-2 p.m.
The goal of this course is to help students understand the impact of culture and communications on business interactions around the world. This course focuses on business cultures and cross-cultural communication, and helps students develop analytic and adaptation skills. This course will address major cultural differences in communication theory and practice by looking at how cross-cultural differences can and do affect the methods and outcomes of international business. It will examine patterns of organizational structures and hierarchies; value systems and beliefs; language and other forms of communications, and it will explore the ways that business interactions are impacted by cultural dimensions. This course will teach you how to:
Discuss and describe how culture impacts communication practices and business processes.
Explain strategies and practices to maximize the advantages of diversity and to minimize the uncertainty, confusion, and misunderstanding that can emerge when communicating across cultures.
Understand how culture can impact leadership, motivation, decision-making, persuasion, negative message, etc.
Discuss how multinational and global organizations deal with intercultural communication problems and opportunities.
The course is open to all students and may be applied toward the International Business major or minor, or it may count as non-business elective credits.
New Purchasing and Supply Management Course A new Purchasing and Supply Management course is being offered this Spring Semester in the A term (Jan. 19-March 9) on Wednesday nights from 5:45 to 9:05 p.m. This course will be useful not only to majors in Supply Chain and Operations, but all majors including Accounting, Finance and Marketing. In many companies purchasing accounts for over 50% of costs and is therefore important for Accounting and Finance to understand. Marketing managers often find themselves dealing with Purchasing managers in the supply chain and need a knowledge of the Purchasing function. Supply Chain and Operations Managers may have direct responsibility for Purchasing.
Course Description: OMS 3045 (2 credits) Purchasing and Supply Management - This course addresses the strategic and operational role of the purchasing/supply function in the organization. The focus is on the organization of the function, steps in the purchasing cycle, supplier selection, costing, legal aspects and buyer-supplier relationships. It provides a framework for understanding the purchasing role in relation to other functions and the potential contribution to the competitiveness of the firm.
The Instructor for the course is Tom Novitzki, MBA and Attorney at Law. Mr. Novitzki has over 20 years of experience in Purchasing including 10 years as Director of Corporate Purchasing at Northwest Airlines. His experience includes enterprise-wide cross-functional teams, demonstrated corporate cost savings of over $40 million per year, procurement policies, procedures and standards, reduced lead times, and improved integrity of the bid process.
National Scholarship Opportunity
Robert Half International/Accountemps and the AICPA are pleased to offer scholarships to two AICPA student affiliate members. In addition to being an APICA student affiliate member, a student must be an undergraduate or graduate pursuing studies in accounting, finance, or information systems to be eligible for the scholarship. The amount of the scholarship is $2500 for one year. Applications are available in the Undergraduate Program Office (Room 1-105) or on the AIPCA web site . Application materials are due no later than Fri., April 1. For more information contact Jodi Ryan at 212-596-6102.
STUDY ABROAD
International Education Week, Nov. 15-18 The International Programs Office invites all Carlson students, faculty, and staff to celebrate. Gift certificates and prizes at each event!!
Monday, November 15 International Education Week Kickoff Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., Atrium
Join us for donuts, rolls, juice, coffee, and answers to any questions you may have about International Education Week!
Carlson School Faculty Panel, 12-1:30 p.m., Room 1-136
The Director of the Minnesota Trade Office, Tony LaRussa, and Carlson School faculty will host a panel discussion about Minnesota trade efforts with other countries. The discussion will focus on countries with which the Carlson School has long-standing educational ties (e.g. Poland, China, etc.).
Wine Tasting Etiquette Event, 4-6 p.m., 180 HHH Center
If you are new to the wine arena, you may be confused by the jargon on wine labels, not confident when ordering wine at a restaurant or making a selection for a business dinner, and unsure what the difference is between a rosé and a blush wine. Come to this event and learn all about it!!
Tuesday, November 16 Global Enrichment Elective Information Session & Student Panel, 12-1 p.m., 60 HHH Center, AND 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room 2-233
Global Enrichment Electives are intensive international study experiences designed to give you exposure to doing business in the global environment. Hear from a student panel of recently returned study abroad students about their experience with Global Enrichment Electives on the Ethics, Vienna, Lyon, and Costa Rica programs.
Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain, 12-1 p.m., 255 Blegen (Invitees: Carlson Undergraduate Students)
Meet with the Program Director of a new business study abroad option in Spain. Learn about Barcelona and the CIEE Program's classes, housing, and anything else you want to know about studying in Barcelona!
Wednesday, November 17 GLOBE Student Association Panel Discussion, 12-1:30 p.m., Room TBA
Grad/Undergrad International Semester Exchange Information Session & Panel, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room 1-142 Thinking about spending a semester abroad as part of your Carlson program? Come learn about the Carlson School's top-notch international partner universities from Carlson School Exchange Students and International Programs Advisers.
Thursday, November 18 International Festival of Cultures by GLOBE Student Association, 12-1:30 p.m., Atrium International photo/essay contest votes will be tallied and winners announced. Join us for tasty, authentic food (vegetarian too) from a variety of different countries!
Prizes include donations from local businesses: Bruegger's Bagels, Thai Spice Restaurant, and the Steak Knife in Dinkytown, Varsity Grill in the Dinkydome, and the Tea Garden in Uptown Minneapolis and St. Paul.
International Movie Night: “My Life As A Dog”, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Location TBA
In this Swedish film, Ingemar lives with his brother and his terminally ill mother. He may have a rough time, but not as bad as Laika - the Russian dog sent into space... He gets sent away to stay with relations for the summer. While there, he meets various strange characters, giving him experiences that will affect him for the rest of his life.
For International Education Week event updates visit the International Programs web site.
For University-wide International Education Week events visit their web site.
New Carlson School Study Abroad Email Account
Have Study Abroad questions? Don't know where to begin? Need a quick response, or a tip to point you in the right direction?
Feel free to ask questions about courses, petitions, where to go for a First Step Meeting, etc. We'll answer your questions or connect you with the office or person who can.
Study Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain Take a variety of business and culture courses in English or Spanish while enjoying Spanish student life. Participants in the business program have the opportunity to visit a number of Spanish companies and analyze issues relevant to doing business in Spain, while improving their language skills. Students in the liberal arts program may take courses focusing on Spanish and Catalan society, as well as regular university courses in humanities, social sciences, and political science.
Visit with the on-site director from the CIEE study program in Barcelona on Tue., Nov. 16, 12-1 p.m., 255 Blegen Hall, to find out more about studying in this lovely city!
This opportunity is presented by the Carlson School and the Learning Abroad Center. For more information contact Thuy Doan at 612-626-8686 or doanx007@umn.edu.
New Business Study Abroad Offering in Berlin
Spend Spring Semester studying in the heart of Germany taking classes for your Carlson degree -- then do a summer internship in Berlin! Many classes have been pre-approved to fulfill Carlson credit. No German language required for coursework. For more information visit the Learning Abroad web site .
Marketing 3001 in France! The Carlson School's new "Principles of Marketing: A European Perspective" is an exciting way to fulfill the Marketing core with study in the U.S. and France. Students spend Spring Term B (March 21-May 6) at the Carlson School developing an understanding of marketing and preparing for study in France May 16-27. Applications accepted through Wed., Dec. 1. For more information visit the International Programs web site.
New UK Study Abroad Option Queen Mary, University of London, has just been added to the University of East Anglia and Lancaster University options on the University Study in the UK program. You can choose from a range of business courses and have full integration into the academic, cultural, sporting, and social life at these high quality institutions! For more program and university information visit the Learning Abroad Center web site.
SCHOOL-WIDE
Mastering Winter Driving Fleet Services' newest class will especially benefit new staff and faculty members and students from snow-free climates in the U.S. or abroad. Shop manager Tony Bittner will cover topics from how to start your car after a sub-zero night to the smartest way to brush off the snow. The class will be held on Thur., Nov. 18, 1-3 p.m., Fleet Services Building, 901 29th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. To register call 612-625-7817. For more information, call 612-625-3033 or visit the Fleet Services web site .
Vote for Goldy
Goldy Gopher is one of 11 mascots in a national competition as part of the Capital One All-American Mascot Team. For 11 weeks through Dec. 26, fans can cast online votes for their favorites. The mascot with the most popular votes, combined with judges' scores during the nomination process, will be awarded at the Capital One Bowl Jan. 1. To vote for Goldy, visit http://www.capitalonebowl.com.
Better Life Media Better Life Media will be flying in bestselling authors/speakers from around the U.S. to the Illusion Theater in downtown Minneapolis Nov. 17-19 to tape special seminars in front of live audiences. Students and faculty are invited to come and see one, two or more of them, for free!! Topics ranging from how to get organized to how to have great marriage and relationships, as well as great advice on how to attain financial independence and reduce stress in your life will be covered.
The Illusion Theatre is an intimate setting with seating capacity of about 200 people. The seats are being offered on a first come, first serve basis, so if you are interested in attending, go to www.betterlifemedia.com and register as soon as possible. The seminars last about 2 1/2 hours (this includes two speakers) and run in the mornings and afternoons. You might even get to be on TV, since these seminars are being taped for On Demand Television and Video!
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. For more information on upcoming speakers, or to register, visit the First Tuesday Luncheon Series web site .
