Week of January 20, 2009 Features | Academics | Career International Experience | Clubs & Organizations | Recruiter News FEATURES Volunteers Needed for the Spring Undergraduate Career and Internship Fair! Tuesday, January 27 - McNamara Alumni Center The Carlson School's Spring Undergraduate Career and Internship Fair needs help from you to assist with set-up, clean-up, registration, and various other tasks on the day of the event. Volunteers are needed to fill two-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m. and lasting until 5:00 p.m. Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are all welcome and encouraged to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to get involved in Carlson School activities and network with fellow students and company recruiters. The event is conveniently located at McNamara Alumni Center, two minutes from the Superblock. If you are interested, please send an email with your name and availability to Laura Nickolay at nick0125@umn.edu or Rob Evans at evans463@umn.edu. Senior Focus Week Monday, February 2- 6 - Hanson Hall Senior Focus week will be a week dedicated to career services for seniors who are still job searching including various workshops and a networking event with Carlson Alum! RSVP for all events on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9282.aspx. Please note all events are for seniors only! The Edge Update - You can now log in to The Edge! You should now be able to log in to The Edge using your X500 and password.  Please go to carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge You are also encouraged to register yourself in the new system and upload a resume as soon as you are able--recruiters are already asking to do resume searches so the sooner you have your resume online, the sooner recruiters can access it. To upload your resume(s) click My Account>My Documents. Thank you for your patience during this transition to The Edge. If you have questions, or notice any incorrect information on your profile, please email edgehelp@umn.edu.   If you require further assistance, please contact the Business Career Center at 612-624-0011. Student Lounge & Breakout Room Access As a Carlson School undergraduate, you can gain access to the secured Student Lounge in L-100 Hanson Hall and the breakout rooms with the new smart UCard. The new smart card is distinguishable by the orange numbers located on the upper right corner on the back of the card. If you do not have a smart card, plan on picking it up at Coffman Memorial Union by Friday, January 30. To receive the smart card at no cost, bring in your current UCard (along with a government issued ID), otherwise the charge is $15 to you. You will then be given access by Friday, February 6.  Thereafter, we will provide access at monthly intervals when you provide your smart card information in the Undergraduate Program office: 2-190 Hanson Hall. If you have difficulties with your smart card access, go to UCard Access at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4533.aspx and complete the form. U Card Coffman Office Coffman Memorial Union, Room G22 300 Washington Avenue SE 612-626-9900 Regular Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional information or locations/hours can be found at umn.edu/ucard Carlson School Lockers Available Contact the Undergraduate Program Office at 612-624-3313 Tired of hauling around all of your winter gear? 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. Full size lockers are available. Carlson Building Updated with New Wireless N Infrastructure! Configure your U of M Secure connection by visiting carlsonschool.umn.edu/wireless After a successful pilot of the new wireless infrastructure in Hanson Hall, central network and telecom services have upgraded the Carlson School building with this same technology. What does that mean to you? No more switching between two different networks! Given that both buildings offer this new technology, IT Student Services highly recommends students configure the U of M Secure connection for the semester. The U of M Secure connection offers two key benefits: a permanent login for the semester (as if you are running VPN), and a secure connection through a public internet. For information on how to configure the U of M Secure connection please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/wireless. Contact IT Student Services with concerns at 612-625-5550. Building U.S. China Bridges Lecture China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power Saturday, January 24, 4:00 p.m. - Ted Mann Concert Hall, University of Minnesota The entire event is free and open to the public. Lecture & Q&A:  4:00 p.m. Reception to follow: 5:00 p.m. Chinese food catered by Tea House will be served. Speaker, Rob Gifford will recount his travels on China's Route 312 from its start in Shanghai to the Kazakhstan border in a quest to get to the heart of the new China. On his travels, he befriended everyone from truckers to traveling salesmen, prostitutes to politicians, in an attempt to answer one big question: "Which is it going to be for China, greatness or implosion?" For more information, contact the China Center at 612-624-1002 or chinactr@umn.edu or visit chinacenter.umn.edu/news/events.html Housing Scholarships Available Application Deadline January 26 Application requirements are available at akpsionline.com/09AKPsiScholarships.pdf The Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund is awarding housing scholarships to students who attend the Carlson School of Management who have strong academic records and leadership experience. This year, up to six scholarships will be awarded, each worth $8,400 for twelve months of housing at the Alpha Kappa Psi house. You do not have to be a member of Alpha Kappa Psi to qualify for these scholarships, but scholarship recipients are required to live at the Alpha Kappa Psi house. Alpha Kappa Psi members will not be given preferential treatment for these scholarships.   Citizens League Opportunity for All Students This year's project kicks off on Tuesday, January 27--anyone who's interested can find out more and sign up online or get in touch with our Policy Coordinator Annie Levenson-Falk at alevensonfalk@citizensleague.org or 651-293-0575 ext. 16. We are organizing three Action Groups (in the policy areas of poverty, education, and financial literacy). These will be self-led groups - the members will pick the issue that they want to focus on and draw up their own project, but with the support of experienced Citizens League members and Citizens League staff. All Students Volunteer for College Awareness Day -  Wednesday, February 11 Only a small time commitment is required - one hour for the event and one hour for an information session. To sign up, contact Rachel Wax at 612-626-2044 or email waxx0007@umn.edu. Volunteers will read and discuss I Know I Can, a children's book that introduces college awareness in a context that young children can understand. You will define college, discuss the benefits, and explain the pathway that students must take to turn their aspirations into a college degree. On Wednesday, February 11 - 2,700 third graders attending Minneapolis public schools will participate in the Minneapolis I Know I Can College Awareness Day. The event will bring over 200 volunteers into classrooms to share the significance of making college attendance an aspiration. ACADEMICS APPLY TO GRADUATE--There is a deadline!! If you are completing your degree this Spring 2009 you must apply to graduate by Tuesday, February 3rd. The online undergraduate degree application is available on the OneStop web site under the Degree Planning link. Spring graduates will be invited to participate in the May 2009 Commencement Ceremony. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Undergraduate Program Office at 612-624-3313.  Accounting & Finance Scholarships (MEF & SCMS) $1,000-$2,500 Deadline for applications is February 15 Online application: imanet.org/membership_helping_student_scholarships.asp The MEF scholarship will consider all IMA members who have not previously received an IMA Scholarship in the classification category. SCMS Scholarship applicants are also considered for to receive the prestigious Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Please see the above link for a full description of both scholarships. Attention Pre-Med Students $5.00 to RSVP for Information Seminar Email premedforum@gmail.com for more information. This year's events will sponsor a set of four seminars. Each seminar will be held on Saturday (January 31, March 7, April 18, May 23) mornings from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., and will include a lecture on the medical school admissions process, a hands-on workshop on various aspects of medicine, and a short talk by a current practicing physician. Breakfast is also included. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship OMS Scholarship opportunity for students in the supply management/supply chain field Apply before the deadline February 20 Please direct any application questions to Janis Kellerman at 800-888-6276 extension 3023 or at jkellerman@ism.ws. If you have any questions regarding the Richter Foundation, please direct them to Nancy D. Richter at 734-667-3921. For additional information, please see our websites at: ism.ws/education/content2.cfm?ItemNumber=7781 or richterfoundation.org.   CAREER Career and Internship Fair Prep Workshop Wednesday, January 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School 1-136 Learn how to get a step ahead and take every advantage of the Career and Internship Fair! Practical advice and tips on how to start conversations, asking questions and more! RSVP on The Edge. Spring Resume Review Thursday, January 22, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium Still looking for an internship? Prepare for the spring recruiting season and Spring Career and Internship Fair by getting your resume reviewed by recruiters at the Spring Resume Review.  Recruiters from top corporations will be on-site to review resumes, provide feedback, and give advice. Just remember to bring at multiple copies of your resume! Sponsored by the Peer Career Coaches. Mock Marathon Thursday, January 22 - 9:00 a.m. and Friday, January 23 - 3:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall UBCC 2-180 RSVP in the UBCC at the front desk, or by calling 612-624-0011. Want to practice your interviewing skills?  Want feedback from a human resource professional?  Complete a mock interview with a top recruiting partner risk-free to prepare for recruiting season.  Limited time slots are available, and this event fills up quickly, so sign up today!  There are also a limited number of case interviews available on Friday, January 23. Carlson School Spring Career and Internship Fair Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - McNamara Alumni Center For more information go to carlsonschool.umn.edu/page518.aspx Looking for a job? Wonder what companies hire from the Carlson School? Want to expand your network? Come to the Career and Internship Fair to meet with recruiters from over 40 companies looking for Carlson School talent for both full-time and intern positions. Dress is business professional and be sure to bring copies of your resume. Environmental Internship & Career Fair for All Students Wednesday, February 4, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Paul Student Center - North Star Ballroom Contact 612-624-2710 for more information or go to stpaulcareers.umn.edu/envjobfair The St. Paul Campus Career Center will again be hosting the Environmental Internship and Career Fair in February and it is open to students from all University of Minnesota Campuses! Fields/Majors Represented: Bio-Products and Biosystems Engineering, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences Policy and Management, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation Resource Management, Soil Science, and Water Resources. The Business of Energy, Biomedicine, and Music/Entertainment Series This series will consist of 3 expositions held in the Carlson School atrium highlighting these unique industries held on the following dates: Energy - Thursday, February 19 Biomedicine - Thursday, March 5 Music/Entertainment - Thursday, April 23 Mark your calendars now, and watch for more info/time as the dates approach! Freshman Career Exploration Workshop (3-part workshop) Wednesday, February 25, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hanson Hall 2-250 - First Session (of 3) sull0104@umn.edu. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IE 101 Workshops Online 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. Consult with Cargill in Eastern Europe this summer - Limited Space Available! carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms This May, gain a first-hand look at the challenges corporations face in the dynamic environment of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and examine business practices of corporations operating in emerging markets. Students work in teams on a live consulting project analyzing Cargill's business strategy in the CEE region. This unique opportunity will allow you to explore the business conditions in emerging Europe while consulting for a major multi-national company. Space is limited - apply now! Vienna Summer Program Check it out at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9007.aspx Would you like to study abroad next summer at Vienna University of Economics & Business, one of our top-ranked partner universities? Consider a three-week study abroad program in the heart of Europe, in Vienna a city with current business and financial relevance, and historic and cultural importance. Study with a diverse group of international students from around the world and earn 4 elective credits. Don't miss this chance to broaden your international business experience. Contact International Programs today with questions at 612-625-9361.   Summer Study Abroad Programs Online Applications Available January 2 - January 30 at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9007.aspx or go to the International Program Office, Carlson School 2-210 Have you considered studying abroad next Summer? International Programs is excited to announce our summer 2009 lineup including: Norway Summer Program, Copenhagen Summer Program, Cologne Summer Program, and Vienna Summer Program. These programs offer the chance to study abroad for 3, 4, or 6 weeks and to get elective or major credit (varies by program). All programs provide the opportunity to study at a partner university and to take classes with a diverse group of international students from around the world. Contact International Programs to learn more at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9007.aspx Norway Summer Program in Intercultural Management For details go to: carlsonschool.umn.edu/page8143.aspx Are you interested in adding an Intercultural Management dimension to your Carlson School degree? The Norwegian Summer Program will provide the backdrop for understanding and applying research on culture, communication, and management and will examine intercultural management practices in top global firms. If this interests you, then consider the 2009 Summer Program at BI Norwegian School of Management in Oslo, Norway. This exciting 3 week program offers 4 business elective credits and the opportunity to study with business students from around the world. Stop in to International Programs to learn more about this great opportunity! Copenhagen Summer Program Now Accepting Applications! Apply now through January 30 - Carlson School 2-210 For details go visi our website. Interested in learning more about the Copenhagen Summer Program? Earn 8 credits on this 6 week program in Denmark. Visit our website for a student profile from a summer 2008 participant.  See pictures, learn about the program, and find out details about the 2009 program. Don't miss out, learn more today! Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline is Monday, February 2 Application materials and instructions are available online or from the University Honors Program office in Nicholson Hall 20.  Please visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Rush Alpha Kappa Psi Alpha Kappa Psi, the University of Minnesota's largest co-ed business fraternity, will hold its spring rush week at the beginning of February for talented and motivated business oriented students. AKPsi has members focusing on all areas of business and shapes leaders through community service, academic success, professional development, and social networking. With hundreds of chapter alumni at dozens of fortune 500 companies in the Twin Cities area and around the world, Alpha Kappa Psi is an elite group of successful student leaders across the University. The fraternity is co-ed and is headquartered at their chapter house in Dinkytown. Interested students should contact VP of Membership, Alix Tucker, via email at tucke120@umn.edu. Rush week events are mandatory to be considered for pledging and they will all be held at 6:30 p.m. on February 3, 4, and 6. Please contact Alix if you are at all interested or have any questions about Alpha Kappa Psi. Please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of clubs and organizations. RECRUITER NEWS International Business Game--All Expenses Paid! Registration Deadline is Friday, January 30 Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors of all majors For more information: acemanager.bnpparibas.com Assemble your team of 4 to compete in international business competition with potential to win all-expenses-paid trip to Paris, 10,000Euros, and potential internship with major French bank. For more information, contact surpr004@umn.edu. Sponsored by French Bank, BNP Paribas. Summer Fellowships offered in Washington D.C. Application Deadline is Saturday, February 1 For the tenth year, the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) will award up to 30 fellowships to Asian American college students who the ILF identifies as future business, community or professional leaders. Fellows spend eight weeks in the summer interning for a federal government agency in Washington, DC, and gaining firsthand knowledge of the workings of American government. Any Asian American undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA is eligible to apply. Applicants must be United States citizens. Interested students can visit ILF's website at ileader.org to apply online or to obtain more information. The ILF works with government agencies to place each Fellow in his or her area of interest. Each Fellow receives a stipend of $1,500, funded by the ILF and its sponsors. Students must pay for their own travel, housing and living expenses during their fellowships. ILF Fellows attend weekly seminars and other events to learn about government, in addition to their internships. The Center for German & European Studies Application Deadline is Monday, February 9 Fellowships for U of M students to serve as interns in elementary schools in Berlin, Germany. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Interns work in an English-language classroom four days a week. One day is open for research and other activities. Program duration: June 6 to July 4, 2009. German language proficiency preferred but not required. Up to 15 fellowships are available. Full information on the CGES website on the internships page. Paid Public Interest Internship in NYC for Asian American Students Application Deadline is Friday, February 13 Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) is now accepting applications for the 2009 College Internship Program.  All applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 13. You can download the application and read the internship program overview for eligibility and important dates at kalca.org. The Internship is an eight-week program with a stipend of $3,000 that provides college students and recent graduates of Asian descent an opportunity to learn about our civic and democratic processes from the inside of leading government offices, political campaigns, nonprofits and community based organizations in New York and New Jersey. Submit Content to the BSB Weekly on or before each Tuesday for print the following Monday in the BSBweekly. 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