Week of February 9, 2009

FEATURES

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.


Open Dean's Forum
Wednesday, February 11, 12:00 – 1:00, Hanson Hall 1-108

Join us for an undergraduate open forum moderated by Associate Dean Bob Ruekert and Assistant Dean Mary Maus Kosir. Please join us for an update on the Carlson School of Management and the undergraduate program, followed by an opportunity for Q & A. Free lunch will be sponsored by Business Board. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday over the noon-hour.

Questions, please call the Undergraduate Program Office at 612-624-3313


Community Involvement Fair
Wednesday, February 11, 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall

You can make a difference in the Twin Cities community! This event provides students a chance to learn about local volunteer and internship opportunities. Talk to representatives from more than 90 organizations to find a position that matches your major and/or interests. Spring
semester and summer opportunities will be promoted at this fair.
 
Please visit www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF/ for more information including a list of organizations that will be in attendance.


Will Steger -- Sustainability and Green Initiatives!
Tuesday, February 17,  2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Carlson School 3M Auditorium

All students, staff, and faculty are welcome and encouraged to join us. Will Steger will give a keynote presentation and talk about global warming, the Will Steger Foundation, and his work with businesses on their green initiatives. After Steger's presentation, Mark Schiller, chair of the Carlson School's Green Group, will present on what the Carlson School and businesses can do to reduce their environmental footprints.  All students, faculty and staff of the University of Minnesota are welcome to attend. Event is sponsored by the Carlson School's Undergraduate Program.


Business Week 2009 Awards – Students, Staff, Faculty
Monday, February 9 – Friday, February 20

The Awards Committee is now taking nominations for Students, Staff, and Faculty of the Year for 2009! If there is someone you would like to nominate please fill out a form in the Undergraduate Program office, or submit the following by email To Katie Kennedy kenne416@umn.edu

Your name, Nominee's Name, Email Address, Nominee's Year in School/Position, and description of why you feel this person deserves to be nominated should be included.


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.


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 see the full description in the Careers Section below-- or contact Mackenzie Sullivan at sull0104@umn.edu.


CityKid Java Café Now Open - Carlson School Lower Level
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.

Hours
Monday - Thursday 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.


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.


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

ACADEMICS

Finance Course Information Meeting – Open to All
Tuesday, February 10, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School - L-118

Rick Nelson, Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Finance Department, will be discussing the new changes to the Carlson School finance curriculum.


Insurance Market & Disaster Prevention in Japan
Thursday, February 12, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Coffman Memorial Union Room 303

Muneta Yokomatsu is an Associate Professor in Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University. His research focuses on methodologies of evaluating economic benefit of disaster risk mitigation, institutional framework of decentralized disaster risk management and risk sharing, and macroeconomic accounting of infrastructure management.


Junior and Senior International Business and Trade Majors- Semester in Washington
Application Deadline April 15

American University’s Kogod School of Business – Washington Semester Program is inviting 75 junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in International Business and Trade from around the world to apply for the prestigious sixty year old program of experiential learning in International Business and Trade starting August 2009.

Students will have the opportunity to interact with the newly elected president’s economic team in the White House, State Department, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, US- Trade Representatives, Federal Reserve Board and US Export Import Bank. Elected representatives of important committees in the United State Congress and senior officials of International Development organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Inter-American Development Bank are also included in this program. For further information visit www.american.edu/washingtonsemester


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 Jay Group Scholarship for Entrepreneurship

This scholarship is dedicated to Undergradutes in this field with an entrepreneurial spirit. For more information about the $15,000 annual scholarship, please email pmolta@twoten.org or go to www.twoten.org.


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.


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

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, as well as other career assessments you will take, to help you discover possible careers that are right for you. You will also learn 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 and be prepared to do a little homework between sessions. Sessions are on: 2/25/09, 3/4/09, 3/11/09 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.


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.

A unique insight into a unique industry! Representatives from various segments of this industry will have display booths and want to talk to you about what it's like in the industry! A featured keynote speaker will give a brief presentation at 11:30am in 3M Auditorium with the Exposition running from 12-2pm. Lunch will be provided.

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!


New York Marketing Trek
Wednesday, March 11 - 13 Register on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge

Looking for an internship/career outside of the Midwest? Want to travel and learn about global companies? Join us on our 2nd annual New York Marketing Trek! The trip will take place March 11-13 before Spring Break. Over the course of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, we will be having site visits to roughly 10 companies looking at marketing in the fashion/beauty, media/entertainment and advertising industries. Some of the companies include Coach, L'Oreal, Ralph Lauren, ESPN, MTV, Brand Buzz and RGA. Thursday night will also be a networking event with Carlson Alums working in New York that will be available to answer any questions you may have about what their jobs are like, what it's like living in New York, etc.

As a student, you will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements and providing for food and lodging. The BCC will cover the Networking event and will be booking rooms for all of the students to stay. PLEASE NOTE: The BCC will not be paying for your hotel room, and you are able to make your own lodging arrangements apart from the group if you prefer, but we will be blocking rooms for all of the students to stay together in one hotel if they choose.


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.

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