BSB Weekly 11/17/08




	Week of November 17, 2008 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations Features Innovation Challenge: SPAM -- A Minnesota Marvel! Sponsored by the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship Contest Entry Deadline: Tuesday, November 18 As part of 2008 Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship is holding a contest to find the most innovative concept utilizing SPAM. The winner, (Your Name Here), will receive the grand prize $250. Three winners announced on November 20. Awards: Most Innovative - $250 Most Creative - $100 Most Socially Responsible - $100 Contest Entry: Sign up your team of 1-4 students in the Holmes Center Office Carlson School 2-212. You will receive one complimentary can of SPAM, a handshake and well wishes. Contest Rules: Create a short 2-minute video that shows an innovative use of SPAM. Submit the video to jkahl@umn.edu. Contest Deadline: Entries must be received by November 18. Three winners announced on November 20. History 1937- SPAM® is born! Originally called HORMEL Spiced Ham, the company holds a contest to create a name as distinctive as the taste. The winner, Kenneth Daigneau, received the grand prize of $100. Honors Study Abroad Presentations Come learn from past study abroad participants as they share their international experience, photos, and tips. Wednesday November 19 12:00-12:30 - Sarah White - Seville, Spain 12:30-1:00 - Lindsay Prowizor - Buenos Aires, Argentina 1:00 - 1:30 - Brittany Jordan - Milan, Italy Thursday November 20 12:00-12:30 - John Pokorny - Bordeaux, France 12:30 - 1:00 - Dominick Grande - Freiburg, Germany 1:00 - 1:30 - Amy Kuehn - Bordeaux, France Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Applications for the 2009 cohort are due December 1 The Women's Center is launching a new leadership development program for Undergraduate women students called Women in Leadership Development (WILD). WILD offers University women students an opportunity to grow as leaders. A cohort of women students will meet twice a month to learn practical leadership skills that will improve their personal, academic, and professional accomplishments. Each WILD cohort will also have the opportunity to put their leadership principles and interests into action by planning the Women's Center's fall week-long event, Discover Exceptional Women (DEW). Applications for the 2009 cohort are due December 1, 2008, and are available for download on our website at http://www1.umn.edu/women/wild.html Questions or concerns can be directed to Anitra Cottledge at cottlead@umn.edu or Laura Dalman at dalm0007@umn.edu. Helpful Links to Technology Fees and Student Use Information How Much Paper Are You Using? This site is updated with a comprehensive list of what is covered as well as an accurate explanation of fees: carlsonschool.umn.edu/techfees And this next site was designed to communicate updates, post printing stats, and provide the ability for students to check their personal printing amounts: carlsonschool.umn.edu/printingupdates Breakout Room Access If you are having difficulty with accessing a breakout room, send an email to: advisbsb@umn.edu with 'Room Access' in the subject line. You will also need to include your name, the numbers 600953 - plus the other 11 digits on the front of the card, and the first five yellow/orange numbers located on the back upper right corner of their U Card in the body of their email. Alternatively, you can stop by the UG front desk and your information will be logged and be forwarded to the appropriate person. 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. 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. Academics Carlson School Immersion Core (I-core) Information Sessions The Carlson School undergraduate program office will be offering two information sessions on the I-core next week. The sessions will include a brief introduction of the immersion core, given by a Carlson faculty member who will be teaching one of the core courses, and information on the registration process and how the course will appear on your transcript, class schedule, and more will be discussed. Feel free to attend if you have any questions or concerns on the I-core. Information Sessions: Tuesday, November 18 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Carlson School 1-143 Wednesday, November 19 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-107 If you are unable to attend and have questions/concerns, please contact the undergraduate program office at 612-624-3313 or stop by and speak to the walk-in advisor in Hanson Hall 2-190. U of M China Center Language Partner Program The goals of this program are: To help Chinese students and scholars at the University of Minnesota improve their English by providing them opportunities to talk with native speakers To help Americans improve their Chinese. Most Americans enrolled in this program are students whose major is Chinese or who are learning Chinese as a second language. To enroll in this program you can either call the China Center at 612-624-1002 or email: chinactr@umn.edu. Please make sure you indicate the following information in your call or email: Your name Your e-mail address Your gender Your native language Your major or interest Your preferred phone number (optional) After we've received your information, we'll search our database and try to find the right match for you. Once we've found a match, we'll notify you and give you an email address so that you can contact your partner directly. Both of you can decide how to arrange your language exchange. If there isn't a language partner match at the time of your request, we'll notify you and place your name on our waiting list. Please call us at 612-624-1002 and let us know whether your exchange partnership is working. If not, we can find another partner for you. 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 Scholarships from the Angus Robinson Jr., Memorial Foundation 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 Career General Mills Finance Emerging Leaders Program The Edge posting available November 17 General Mills is offering a Finance Emerging Leaders Program for high potential Finance and Accounting sophomores and juniors interested in Corporate Finance or Accounting beginning April 2009. This two-day program will include the following events: Senior Leadership welcome and business overview Job Shadow rotations with two current Financial Analysts Interviewing and resume workshop led by Recruiting Team leaders Reception with Finance leaders and Recruiting teams General Mills Case Competition Please preference The Edge posting #24707 starting 11/17/2008. Looking for Spring Interviews? Preference Periods Start THIS WEEK! 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. Report all Job Offers in CARS Do you have a job offer? Congrats! Please remember to report all full-time and internship offers in The Edge, including the ones you accept and do not accept. Your input gives us accurate data to share with others about market salaries for students. Career Treks Information Session for Seattle, San Francisco, DC & NY November 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 2-219 Are you interested in going on one of the Treks but have some questions? Attend the info session to learn more about each of the Treks: Seattle, SF, DC & NY. Contact Tess Surprenant at: surpr004@umn.edu for more information. Seattle Career Trek January 5 - 6 Deadline for registering for the trip is Friday, December 5 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, December 5 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, December 5 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. 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! 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. International Experience GLOBE Festival of Cultures Monday, November 17, 12:00 - 1:00 Carlson School Atrium As part of International Education Week, please join the GLOBE student group to taste a sampling of international foods, view the international photo contest submissions, and learn about Carlson School International Programs. IP staff, exchange students and past program participants will be on hand to answer your questions about study abroad. 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: Monday, 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. 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. 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. UMN Habitat for Humanity Winter Break Trips January 10 - 17 - Washington D.C. or South Carolina UMN Habitat for Humanity is sending students on winter break trips to help build homes across the nation! There are spots available for a couple of our trips! They are a lot of fun and a great resume builder! Visit www.umn.edu/~habitat for more info. Submit content for BSB Weekly on or before each Wednesday for inclusion in the following Monday's edition. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


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