BSB Weekly 11/10/08




	Week of November 10, 2008 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations FEATURES Carlson School Lockers are Available Stop by the undergraduate program office in Hanson Hall 2-190 to rent a locker for the academic school year. The cost is $20 (cash or check only) for the year; please have your student ID with you. Half and full size lockers are available. MIS Career Fair Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium Free lunch and prizes Executive Panel 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. with Q&A. Join us for the MIS Career fair--free lunch from Mesa pizza and Quizno's at noon. Great prizes from E&Y. Breakfast and snacks from General Mills all day and opportunity to get to know more about MIS major as well as meet executives from key Twin Cities companies. Contact misrc@umn.edu for more information. Carlson's Got Talent November 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Come see Carlson's Got Talent and vote for the best that Carlson has to offer! The eight act show will include a variety of talented Carlson students performing for your viewing entertainment. Where else can you listen, watch, enjoy, win prizes, and eat pizza all in one night? Breakout Room Announcement Effective October 27, 2008 As of Monday, October 27, breakout rooms in the Carlson School of Management building will be secured with card readers 24 hours a day. Access will be by authorized U Card only. All Carlson School students, faculty, and staff will be authorized for access to these rooms. Students, faculty, and staff whose primary academic home is outside the Carlson School will not be given access to these rooms and may not use them unless accompanied by an authorized Carlson School user. The equivalent rooms in Hanson Hall will be switched to card access as soon as possible. These rooms will continue to be governed by the existing reservation system. Carlson students without reservations may use the rooms 24/7, with the following restrictions: If someone else has a reservation, the individual with the reservation has precedence. If the room is reserved for a class, class usage takes precedence. If Facilities Management requests that the room be vacated in order to clean it, users are expected to leave promptly. Carlson users who refuse to vacate a room when requested risk loss of access privileges. In order to provide FM with access for cleaning, reservations will only be taken until 10:00 p.m. After that, rooms are on a first-come, first served basis. If it turns out that there is more demand than there are available rooms, reservation hours will be extended. Get Ready for Spring Recruiting! Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. - McNamara Alumni Center Spring recruiting will jump start on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 with the Carlson Spring Career and Internship Fair. Companies will be coming on campus the next day, Wednesday, January 28 for on-campus interviews. Watch The Edge for Preference Periods starting on Monday, November 17! ACADEMICS Graduate School Admissions Panel Wednesday, November 12, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Carlson School L-114 Interested in taking the GMAT and getting your MBA, but don't know the best way to go about doing it? Get all your questions answered at the Graduate School Admissions Panel hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi and The Princeton Review. Please RSVP to Heather Rybak at ryba0029@umn.edu with your name and email address by Tuesday, November 11. Dale Carnegie Institute Seminar Wednesday, November 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School 2-213 Rick Kaufman from the Dale Carnegie Institute will be speaking to students at the Carlson School. The seminar is a $1000 value and he will be covering topics like making better first impressions, building rapport and other business communication skills. Food will be provided and all students are welcomed to attend. Interested in Unique Independent Research Opportunity? Go Places with SPAN: The Student Project for Amity among Nations Email span@umn.edu for an application. Summer 2009 destinations include study and travel to Greece and the European Union. Student applications are currently available through the SPAN office and are due in early November. For more information and an application email span@umn.edu or call 612-626-1083. Minnesota SPAN Association Heller Hall Ste 658 271 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 Scholarships from the Angus Robinson Jr., Memorial Foundation For students studying Risk Management, Insurance or Actuarial Science. Please note that students must submit their application no later than Thursday, December 11. Visit us online for more information at aria.org/Angus%20RobinsonScholarship08.pdf Humphrey Institute Graduate Program Information Sessions Dates and times are listed below--RSVP using the following links Free beverages and pizza will be served. Information sessions about graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy, and Urban and Regional planning on the following dates: Tuesday, November 18, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155341631 Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155343637 Thursday, January 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155346646 Monday, February 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155350658 Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155355673 Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155357679 We offer concentrations and specializations in Public and Non-Profit Management and Leadership, Community and Economic Development, Social Policy, Policy Analysis, Global Public Policy (including International Development), Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, Women and Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, Land Use and Urban Design, Housing and Community Development, and Regional, Economic and Workforce Development. We also offer joint degrees with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each of our degree programs and will also be available to answer questions. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please visit our recruitment events page to RSVP hhh.umn.edu/admissions/request_information.html CAREER Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers Wednesday, November 12, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Learn to research market data to know what you're worth, how to negotiate offers, and what factors to consider when evaluating job offers. Remember to register by Monday, November 10 on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx Travelers Day for Freshmen and Sophomores Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Looking for an Internship? Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors Employers cite experience as the most critical factor in hiring decisions. Gain that experience with multiple internships before graduation. For internship search advice and resources visit the Peer Career Coaches at the UBCC! Adam, Devin, Natalie, and Sam are here to assist in your internship search. Appointments can be scheduled through the UBCC. Walk-in Hours: Monday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Thursday: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Appointment Hours: Monday: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Seattle Career Trek January 5 - 6 Deadline for Registering for the Trip is Friday, November 14 Register at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx The Business Career Center is planning an event in Seattle where you can meet recruiters and representatives from some of the most respected companies in the Northwest. This event is open to all Carlson School students! There will be a combination of presentations and on-site visits. The trip takes place January 5-6, 2009. You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging expenses. Deadline for registering for the trip is November 14, 2008. Please sign up for the trip by RSVPing on The Edge for the Seattle trip. San Francisco Career Trek January 7 - 9 Deadline for registering on The Edge for the trip is Friday, November 14 Register at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx The Business Career Center is planning an event in San Francisco where you can meet recruiters and representatives from some of the most respected companies in the Bay Area. This event is open to all Carlson School students! There will be a combination of presentations and on-site visits. The trip takes place January 7-9, 2009. You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging expenses. Deadline for registering for the trip is November 14, 2008. Please sign up for the trip by RSVPing on The Edge for the San Francisco trip. Washington DC Career Trek January 12 - 14 Deadline for registering on The Edge for the trip is Friday, November 14 Register at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx The Business Career Center is planning an event in Washington DC where you can meet recruiters and representatives from: PBS, World Bank, National Geographic, Booz Allen, Grameen, Department of Defense and more! This event is open to all CSOM students! There will be a combination of presentations and on-site visits. The trip takes place January 12-14, 2009. You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging expenses. Deadline for registering for the trip is November 14, 2008. Please sign up for the trip by RSVPing on CARS. Spring Interviews? Preference Soon! Planning to interview for internships or full-time positions in January? Prepare now! The first preference period for January interviews starts on Monday, November 17. Don't miss it! See The Edge for more details. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships for Study Abroad in 2010- 2011 - Information Session Tuesday, November 11, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Nicholson Hall 135 For further information visit honors.umn.edu/scholarships or rotary.org Learn from Rotary representatives about the world's largest privately funded scholarship program for international education! Opportunities are offered for study abroad in nearly 100 host countries, including academic year scholarships, multi-year scholarships, and scholarships for 3-6 months of intensive language study and cultural immersion. Awards range from $10,000 to $23,000, depending on the type and length of the program. May not be used for university-sponsored study abroad programs. Some of the scholarships have language proficiency requirements. SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS, AND GRADUATES may apply. Must be a citizen of a country with Rotary Clubs. Applicants should have strong academic records and a commitment to service. Initial application is made through a Rotary Club in the applicant's hometown or place of current full-time study. Apply this January for scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Management 3010 Video Are you interested in studying abroad in China next May? Listen to faculty member Steve Spruth talk about why you should consider studying entrepreneurship in China. To be directed to the video, click here: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page6387.aspx?showcontent=126335&display=102&templateID=5024 Email the International Programs with questions at dopp@umn.edu or call 612-626-4814. New Global Enrichment Program - Live Consulting Project with Cargill! Priority Application Deadline: December 1 Interested in gaining some business experience overseas, and consulting for multinational company? Check out a new Global Enrichment offering for May 2009: Corporate Strategy in Central and Eastern Europe. The program focuses on Cargill's business strategy in the region, and includes sessions in Warsaw, Poland and Budapest, Hungary. For more information, go to carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline is February 2 Application materials and instructions are available here: honors.umn.edu/scholarships_u/documents/sullivan_app09-10.pdf or from the University Honors Program office in Nicholson Hall 20. The Office of International Programs and the University Honors Program (Twin Cites campus) are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2009-10 Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad. This scholarship provides an opportunity for seniors at any campus of the University of Minnesota to enrich their academic experience with a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country. The scholarship is intended to support credit-bearing and usually classroom-based study abroad that immerses the student in the host university, research institute, or other institution, as well as in the host culture. The University expects to award one or two scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. Proposals should be for full-time study for a full academic year or equivalent. Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates at any University of Minnesota campus; must have senior status (at least 90 credits completed) by the end of Fall semester 2008 with at least 30 credits in residence at a University of Minnesota campus; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must be available for an in-person interview on the University's Twin Cities campus on February 26, 2009. Application materials and instructions are available here honors.umn.edu/scholarships_u/documents/sullivan_app09-10.pdf or from the University Honors Program office in 20 Nicholson Hall. IE 101 Workshops: Attention Freshman! Online registration is now available at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page8890.aspx Come learn the nuts and bolts of planning your international experience. Receive valuable information about program selection, academics, financing, career planning, and important next steps for you to take. For more information about the IE 101 workshops and to register, use the online link above. International Programs New Office – Carlson School 2-210 We are now located in Carlson School 2-210, and you are invited to stop by and see our new space! Our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. We have walk in advising hours Monday - Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment. If you wish to speak with an adviser, please email csomip@umn.edu or call 612-625-9361 to schedule an appointment. Please visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS SHRM is Going Bowling! Thursday, November 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Memory Lanes in Minneapolis For paid SHRM members there will be one game of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda, as well as other games and prizes! Take advantage of this opportunity to get to know other SHRM members and Human Resources students from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Bethel College. Contact Brianna Peikert at peike008@umn.edu if you are interested in coming to this great event! U-Y Immersion Alternative Winter Break Trips Choose between Tampa Bay, San Diego, or San Francisco. Trips are Saturday, January 3 - Tuesday, January 13. Contact Zeke Thiessen at 612-676-3687 with questions. The Y-Immersion program engages student into an experience in order to grow in awareness of social justice and environmental issues. Through volunteering with such projects domestically and internationally, Y-Immersion participants can build leadership skills, form friendships and values, and make differences they may have once seen as unthinkable. Experience from the program and trips are brought back, passed on and shared to benefit the individual and community. Supported by the University YMCA. Cost to you is between $400 - $500. Submit Content to the BSB Weekly on or before each Wednesday for print the following Monday in the BSBweekly. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


	This email was sent by: Undergraduate Program Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota Hanson Hall, Suite 2-190 1925 Fourth Street South Minneapolis, MN 55455-0438 bsbweekly@umn.edu © 2008 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. If you don't believe you should be receiving this message, please reply to this email. Click here to read our privacy policy.