BSB Weekly 02/02/09




	Week of February 2, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Senior Focus Week Monday, February 2 - Friday, February 6, Hanson Hall 2-180 This week the professional career coaches in the UBCC will have appointment times reserved for seniors only. Stop by the UBCC front desk or call 612-624-0011 to make an appointment with Morgan, Tess, Katie, or Mackenzie. Tuesday, February 3 - Creative Job Search Strategies Workshop 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Carlson School 1-115 Wednesday, February 4 - Creative Job Search Strategies Workshop 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Carlson School 1-114 (a repeat of the Tuesday session.) Thursday, February 5 - Carlson School Alumni Networking Event from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Carlson School Private Dining Room. Kick off your professional networking by meeting with Carlson School alums in various industries. All events will be open to seniors only. Please RSVP through Events in The Edge at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge Securian Leadership Lecture Series Presents Kelly Miyamoto Thursday, February 5, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Join us for a presentation by Kelly Miyamoto, owner of The Firm a Workout Studio. Kelly Miyamoto's leadership experience is lengthy and broad, with over twenty-two years as the owner of The Firm a Workout Studio. Ownership of the Firm has meant wearing many hats. Come hear an energetic and interesting lecture ending with Q & A and a free lunch. Apply to Graduate—there is a deadline If you are completing your degree this spring 2009 you must apply to graduate by Tuesday, February 3. The online undergraduate degree application is available on the OneStop web site under the Degree Planning link onestop.umn.edu/degree_planning/graduation/index.html. 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. Be a Welcome Week Leader! Application Deadline Wednesday, February 4, Click the link below for more information blog.lib.umn.edu/itcomm/itup_announce/2009/01/apply_by_feb_4_to_be_a_welcome.html Share your gopher experiences with the class of 2013, be a positive role model, and develop new leadership skills for your resume. This volunteer position involves a small time commitment but has a tremendous impact on the campus community. Leaders are required to attend only three monthly training sessions during the Spring semester (February 7 or 10, March 7 or 10, and April 28 or May 2), Leader Prep Week (August 28-September 1, 2009) and of course, Welcome Week (September 2-7, 2009). The 2009 President's Student Leadership and Service Awards Application Deadline Friday, February 6 All staff, faculty, administrators, and students are encouraged to nominate current University students for this prestigious award, presented annually to one-half of one percent of all University students. For more information and online nomination forms, please visit the Student Unions and Activities Web site at sua.umn.edu/leadership/awards/ or call Student Activities at 612-626-6919. These awards honor the accomplishments of outstanding students and their invaluable contributions of leadership and service to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the community. Undergraduate recipients of the President's Student Leadership and Service Award may also be considered for the Donald R. Zander Award for Outstanding Student Leadership (a $1,000 scholarship given to two recipients) and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Student Leadership Award (a $500 scholarship given to eight recipients). All Students Volunteer for College Awareness Day - Wednesday, February 11 A one hour time commitment required 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. 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. CityKid Java Café Now Open - Carlson School Lower Level Hours Monday - Thursday 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. Friday - Closed Saturday - Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Good Coffee - Good Cause. At CityKid Java Café, we're all about making it good. Located in the lower level of the Carlson School of Management, CityKid Java Café offers coffee, espresso drinks and grab & go snacks. CityKid Java Café is a product of UDS' long-standing partnership with local South Minneapolis non-profit organization, Urban Ventures. Urban Ventures uses 100% of its profits from CityKid Java coffee to fund programming for at-risk youth in the community. Show your support by visiting CityKid Java Café today. 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. 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 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/ Both Hanson Hall and Carlson School buildings now offer this new technology--so there is no need to switch. IT Student Services highly recommends students configure the U of M Secure connection. For information on how to configure the U of M Secure connection please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/wireless/ or contact IT Student Services with further concerns at 612-625-5550. The U of M Secure connection offers two key benefits: a permanent login for the semester, and a secure connection through a public internet. IT Blog: Keeping You Updated Carlson School IT is excited to launch an IT Newsletter (blog) to improve IT support, communication and increase knowledge transfer with all our customers-- keeping you updated. The FYI section has technical information and tips, the NEWS section has new products and changes. There are also sections specific to Faculty, Staff and Student IT information and support services. You can subscribe to this blog to easily access updates whenever it is convenient for you at carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/news ACADEMICS The Urban Studies Student Group Monday, February 2, 5:30 p.m. - Social Science Room 460 Seeking any undergraduate interested in development, marketing, real estate, finance, planning, or architecture to consider joining the University of Minnesota's team for the 2009 NAIOP University Challenge. This challenge pits teams from Midwest colleges to develop the most compelling development scenario for a particular site. This is the first time the University of Minnesota will be putting together a team. Please email if you are interested but cannot attend the meeting pent0006@umn.edu. We will meet Monday February 2 at 5:30 pm in the Social Science room 460. Each team will evaluate the same development site, pull together their recommendations and present them to a panel of local development experts. Each team will get some seed money for making the necessary packets for the presentation, and have access to local development experts to help with their analysis. The Obama Effect on Global Conflict Friday, February 6, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - St. Paul Student Center Minnesota Commons For more information email gnam@umn.edu or go to www.tc.umn.edu/~gnam/ We have in President Barak Obama, an individual with a unique sweep of history and understanding of the global political systems. However, there are numerous conflicts and fights around the world and make our lives and society insecure and complicated. The Middle East is only the most recent example. What may we, and the world, expect from the Obama effect on global conflict? Bring your ideas and your hopes. Come to join our lively discussion! Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Information sessions promoting graduate programs in Public Policy, Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional Planning on the following dates: Monday, February 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155350658 Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155355673 Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155357679 Faculty, staff and current Humphrey students will provide information and answer questions about these degree programs, as well as our dual degree programs with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering. American Society of Women Accountants Offering Two Different Scholarships Apply online aswamsp.org and mail the application plus the related essay to Pat Kurt at Patricia.A.Kurt@wellsfargo.com. Local ASWA Chapter Scholarship The Mildred Dahl Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) providing one or more scholarships to women undergraduate students majoring in accounting attending a Minnesota college and university. National ASWA Scholarship Women accounting students also have the opportunity to be sponsored by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter for an additional scholarship through ASWA National. Accounting & Finance Scholarships (MEF & SCMS) $1,000-$2,500 Application Deadline Sunday, 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. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship for Supply Chain Students Entering Senior Year Application Deadline Friday, February 20 For an application call or email Janis Kellerman at 800/888-6276 extension 3023, jkellerman@ism.ws. For additional information, please see our websites at ism.ws/education/content2.cfm?ItemNumber=7781 or richterfoundation.org. The Institute for Supply Management(TM) (ISM) is pleased to work with the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in the promotion of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program. The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in partnership with the ISM R. Gene Richter Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 U.S. dollars to individuals seeking education in the area of supply management or supply chain management for the 2009-2010 academic year. Eligible students will be entering their senior year and must be enrolled full time in an accredited supply management or supply chain management program with the intention of specializing in the supply management profession. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, high ethical standards, and potential to become a future leader in the procurement field. Exploring Interest and Majors Event Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Coffman Union Great Hall Visit cclc.umn.edu/EIM for more information. This is a great event for students to be able to see how their interests and values match up with different U of M majors. Also, we are still in need of volunteers for the March 4th event, so if you have any interest in volunteering please email sunsh001@umn.edu CAREER The Edge--You can now log in to The Edge! Go to carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge and log in with your X500 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. Environmental Internship & Career Fair All Carlson students welcome to attend! Wednesday, February 4, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center For more information contact the St. Paul Campus Career Center at 612-624-2710, or email spccc@umn.edu or visit stpaulcareers.umn.edu/envjobfair/index.html U of M Job and Internship Fair Monday, February 9, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center umjobfair.org Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Over 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Check the Job Fair site to see which organizations are attending. The Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. To register for it, go to umjobfair.org where you'll also find preparation tips and info about free transportation. Freshman Career Exploration Workshop (3-Part) Application Deadline Wednesday, February 18 Sessions are on: 2/25/09, 3/4/09, 3/11/09 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. RSVP on The Edge! For more information contact Mackenzie Sullivan at sull0104@umn.edu. Are you a freshman who is feeling unsure of what career you want to pursue? This three session career exploration workshop will feature a tour of the Undergraduate Business Career Center, and a discussion of how you can use the Strengths Finder assessment you took, as well as another career assessment you will take, to help you discover possible careers that are right for you. You will also learn strategies, tools and resources for exploring the careers that interest you. Dinner will be served during the workshops. To participate, you must attend all three workshops, be prepared to take an assessment before the first session, and do a little homework between sessions. Space is limited to the first 15 freshmen to sign up on The Edge. The Business of Energy, Biomedicine, and Music/Entertainment This series consists of 3 expositions highlighting unique industries: Energy - Thursday, February 19, 11:30 - 2:00 p.m. Carlson School 3M Auditorium and Atrium Join us for a unique look into the world of energy! There will be a featured speaker beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the 3M auditorium followed by a free lunch and exposition in the Carlson School Atrium 12:00 - 2:00. Representatives from all segments of the industry will be available to answer questions and provide a deeper look into the business of energy! The Biomedicine industry will be highlighted Thursday, March 5 and the Music/Entertainment industry Thursday, April 23. Mark your calendars now, and watch for more info as the dates approach! INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline Monday, February 2 Application materials and instructions are available at honors.umn.edu/scholarships_u/documents/sullivan_app09-10.pdf or from the University Honors Program office in Nicholson Hall 20. IE 101 Workshops Online Go to csom.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 for the below dates, use the online link above. Thursday, February 12, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-108 Wednesday, March 4, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-106 The Center for German & European Studies Application Deadline 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 cges.umn.edu/fellowships/internships.htm Consult with Cargill in Eastern Europe this Summer - Limited Space Available! Go to 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! Semester Exchange Priority Deadline Application Deadline Saturday, February 28 for fall 2009/spring 2010 Carlson School semester exchange programs. Apply at carlsonschool.umn.edu/page6468.aspx. Visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Music & Entertainment Business Org. Spring Kick-Off Meeting Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Student Co-op N/A1 For more information contact Katie Beddow at mebo@umn.edu, www.myspace.com/umnmebo Attention all music & entertainment fans! The Music & Entertainment Business organization will hold its first meeting on February 4th at 7:00 p.m. at 1721 University Ave. (the Student Co-op). We have a lot of great events going on this semester including: U of M State-Wide Battle of the Bands, a benefit concert at the Bedlam Theatre, and the Music & Entertainment Fair at the Carlson School. To get more involved in these events and more, be sure to come to the first meeting of the spring semester. Also, if you are unable to attend the meeting on February 4th, we will have another meeting during the day on February 5th in the Carlson School 1-136 at 2:00 p.m.. Student Accounting and Finance Organization (SAFA) Kick Off Event Thursday, February 5, Carlson School atrium from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. SAFA's Spring Kick-Off event will showcase 6 companies with food, and prizes. Come and leave as you please. Many of these companies are looking to hire. Check out these companies, you will come home full and hopefully with a prize. GLOBE Speaker Meeting with Carlson Companies Monday, February 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-118 For more information contact Amy Kuehn at globe.umn@gmail.com Come join GLOBE and listen to Carlson Companies speak about International Business and working with different cultures. Food will be provided. Dishing Over Desserts To RSVP email erin.c.hunt@gmail.com by Feb 12 The event is Thursday, February 19, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Carlson School Private Dining Room For more information contact Erin Hunt at erin.c.hunt@gmail.com American Marketing Association and Pi Sigma Epsilon invite you to network with the Twin Cities' finest marketing and advertising professionals while indulging in endless dessert! If you are interested in marketing, advertising, or just have a sweet tooth then this event is for you! Please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS Taste of Ernst & Young Monday, February 2, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Carlson School Private Dinning Room Ernst & Young and Alpha Kappa Psi invite you to attend "Taste of Ernst & Young". This lunch event is aimed at freshmen and sophomores who want to learn about E&Y and how to cook up a flavorful career. Please RSVP with your resume via email to amy.fondell@ey.com. Paid Public Interest Internship in NYC for Asian American Students Application Deadline 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 February 13, 2009. Download the application and read the internship program overview for eligibility and important dates at: www.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. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


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