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	Week of February 23, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES Spring MBA Networking Event at the Guthrie Thursday, March 5, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Please join your fellow Carlson MBA students at our Spring Networking Event at the Guthrie! Network with your peer Full-Time, Part-Time and Executive MBA students and Carlson MBA alumni. Share your student experiences in the MBA programs with prospective MBA students. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and raffle prizes. Feel free to bring your friends or co-workers who are interested in the Carlson MBA. RSVP: carlsonschool.umn.edu/mba/networking or call 612-625-5555. IT Information Sessions - Laptop Program Friday, February 27, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., CSOM 1-127 Monday, March 2, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., CSOM L-118 Carlson IT Student Services will host technology info sessions specifically for the Carlson Laptop Program, which covers the following: Laptop Program Info Sessions - Set up secure wireless - Evaluate ThinkVantage Tools - Review technical services available - Discuss virus and anti-virus issues - Learn what to do when accidents occur Please register and submit your questions/suggestions for topics at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/infosessions Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back! Relay For Life Friday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, April 18, 6:00 a.m. University of Minnesota Field House This spring, Carlson School students, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to take action and "Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back" as the American Cancer Society’s student group, Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) hosts the 2009 Relay For Life. This event raises funds for cancer research and American Cancer Society (ACS) programs. Two Carlson undergrad students, John Kieffer and Nick Pilger, are co-chairs for this event. Everyone who signs up to participate in the Relay by Friday, March 13, will receive a free Relay For Life T-shirt. Throughout the Relay there will be music, food, entertainment, and activities. For more information about CAS or to sign up for the Relay, visit www.uofmrelayforlife.com. Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Lunch with Dean Alison Davis-Blake Thursday, March 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Limited Seating- RSVP to mclai003@umn.edu To further enhance the community and communication between the administration and MBA students, Dean Davis-Blake extends an invitation to 20 interested Full-Time MBA students to gather over lunch to informally discuss the academic year, school updates, and other topics.  Lunch will be provided.  RSVP is first-come, first-served to mclai003@umn.edu Class of 2009  - Graduation Information If you have questions regarding graduation visit the graduation webpage or contact Stephanie Nichols, s-nich@umn.edu. GradFest '09: Cap & Gown Information Wednesday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Now in its 15th year, GradFest delivers "no hassle for a tassel" service to U of M graduates with one-stop access to everything they  need to prepare for commencement. Take care of ordering your cap and gown for May's ceremony, and take advantage of special savings. If you are unable to attend GradFest, you may purchase caps and gowns online or in-person at the U of M Bookstore at Coffman Memorial Union beginning March 30. Order online at:  http://www.bookstores.umn.edu/grad/masterapparel.html For more information, visit the bookstore's web site at http://www.bookstore.umn.edu/grad/gradfest.html International Student Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat Friday, April 3, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., 110 Heller Hall Saturday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 110 Heller Hall This retreat is for international graduate students who want to learn to become more effective in international environments. This highly interactive, high-energy retreat becomes a living laboratory of what it takes to work with people from vastly different cultures. You will meet other students, begin friendships with people from all over the world, and discover your own leadership potential. Space is limited, so apply online by noon on Monday, March 2nd! Contact Thorunn Bjarnadottir at thorunnb@umn.edu or 612-626-4799 with any questions. Back to top>> ACADEMICS MBA Enterprise Corps assignments for July 2009 Applications due now! Reminder - applications for July 2009 assignments with the MBA Enterprise Corps are due to International Programs by March 1, 2009. This unique program deploys recent MBA graduates in long-term assignments to help developing nations and emerging economies around the world. For questions and application materials, please contact Abby Pinto in International Programs. Semester Exchange Priority Deadline Saturday, February 28 Don't forget! The deadline to submit applications for Fall 2009/Spring 2010 semester exchange programs is February 28th! Check out our website for program details and application instructions. Upcoming CPA Information Sessions Interested in becoming a CPA? Nick Biondich, Accounting Department faculty member, will discuss the academic requirements that must be met to earn the CPA designation in Minnesota, including recent changes. - Tues. February 24, 4:30 – 5:30pm, in CSOM 2-213 - Wed. February 25, 4:30 – 5:30pm, in CSOM 2-213 - Thurs. February 26, 4:30 – 5:30pm, in CSOM 2-213 HRIR 8000: Leadership and Personal Development Wednesdays, B term, 5:45-9:05 p.m., Joyce Bono, Ph.D. Take your leadership to the next level! This is a unique, new offering that gives you another format option for taking courses. Intensive, interactive and customized, stretch yourself and build your personal leadership with our new class. This class will also be run in an alternative 3-day format on May 29, June 4, June 5 as HRIR 6026 (look for details coming soon in the Spring class schedule. Each class will run from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge Tip of the Week Many job seekers have online personas that can reveal everything from the admirable to the mundane. Take care to avoid posting information that may come back to haunt you in a job search. Recruiters are increasingly conducting "character checks" by looking up candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. Use sites' privacy controls to ensure that your profile(s) are not open to everyone and keep the mundane to a minimum. The best practice, however, may be to avoid posting questionable data in the first place. When in doubt, do not post anything you are not open to sharing with a prospective employer. Careers in Finance - Office Hours with MetLife Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., webinar Whether you're interested in a career in financial services as you pursue your MBA or are looking to make a career move in the near future, the Careers in Finance Office Hours webinar series will get you on the fast track and help you to gain valuable insight into this high-performance profession. This event is a one hour online webinar that will be broadcast via your computer with the use of headphones or speakers (*No dial-in via phone is required*). You will be able to ask questions via an online chat function. Registration is required, click here to register! Once the host approves your request, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting. Need additional assistance? Email Gracie Villarreal at gracie@fortefoundation.org with questions. Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. Target Speaker Series Tuesday, February 24, 12:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123 The Finance Club will be welcoming Jim Steiner, Managing Principal of Lowry Hill, as part of the Target Speaker Series on February 10th at noon in room 1-123. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP via UMCal. Black Graduate Business Student Association (BGBSA) Spring Social Event Friday, February 27th, 5:45-9:00 p.m. A-Loft Lounge 900 Washington Ave S Please join members and alumni of the BGBSA for a networking social (food and non-alcoholic beverages provided- happy hour specials available during the social). RSVP to satum002@umn.edu NAWMBA Corporate Breakfast with Eaton Monday, March 2, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Corporate dining room, CSOM L-150 Join NAWMBA and Eaton Corporation representatives from finance and marketing for an intimate question and answer session over hot breakfast. Likely topics include, women in leadership, women in technology, work/life balance, etc. Need not be a NAWMBA member to attend. Please RSVP to hubba089@umn.edu by noon on February 25. Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			Remember to check your MyU portal and your UMCal for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School. Paint it Black: Avoiding the Financial Beast of Burden in 2009 and Beyond Wednesday, February 25 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., CSOM 2-219 Video conference MIT Event: A panel of distinguished economists and financial experts will share the silver linings in today's gloomy economic forecast. Learn how your business can stay in the black throughout the recession and be positioned to thrive once conditions improve. Remember, a rolling stone gathers no debt. Contact James Kahl with any questions or for more information. First Tuesday Tuesday, March 3 11:30am - 1p.m. McNamara Alumni Center Joe Dowling, Artistic Director at the Guthrie Theater. The First Tuesday Speaker Series features top-notch executives as keynote speakers addressing hot topics in business and leadership. For more information and to RSVP visit this website. First Friday Friday, March 6 Spill the Wine Join fellow alumni and current MBA students. Please note our new registration process - RSVP online and a $7.00 entrance fee will be collected at the door. Hosted hors d'oeuvres - prizes - cash bar. Case Competitions For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website.  - Nebraska University New Ventures World March 26-29, registration open  - Global Social Venture Business Plan April 23-25, registration open Student Highlights Learn about what's happening with students in our MBA community through this online posting of news and announcements on career changes, community recognition, honors/awards, as well as family news (births, marriages, etc). Use the submission form to submit news about yourself or your friends. GBCC Interview Stream Interview Stream is a new tool where you can practice your interviewing skills in front of a webcam. For questions contact the GBCC at 612-624-0011. UCard Access Form If you are having difficulty accessing the Carlson School breakout rooms or the graduate student lounge, you can now complete an access request form online. We require that this form is filled out completely. Once the form is submitted you can expect to receive access within 36 hours. If you have questions, please contact Jessica McLain (mclai003@umn.edu) Carlson IT Help Desk Just a reminder to stop by the Help Desk in Carlson 1-148 for virus scans, data backup and re-imaging. Appetizers on Us Corner Bar To help support community and social opportunities, the MBA programs office has arranged an agreement with Corner Bar to provide students with a voucher to purchase food or non-alcoholic beverages. All you need to do is identify the date your group of MBAs will be getting together and the names of those in your party. Have a group leader email this information to Jessica McLain, mclai003@umn.edu, for consideration at least 2 days in advance. If approved, the voucher can be picked up in the MBA programs office, suite 1-110. Learn more by visiting the Student Life website Office Hours Located in suite 1-110, the MBA Student Affairs Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop offs. Have questions answered by our MBA staff. MBA Programs Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Academic Advising Hours Walk-in hours will be on Mondays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. for quick advising questions. To schedule an appointment, refer to the academic advising page for available times. For more information, contact B. Bea Rajsombath at rajso002@umn.edu. February Parking Due to events on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $6.00 upon entrance on the evenings of February 18th. For information on parking, please visit this page. Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore Carlson Dining and Starbucks Hours Bleeker Street: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Grill & Zoca: Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bistro Cafe (HHH): Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Starbucks (2-201 HMH): Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. CityKid Java Cafe Good Coffee; Good Cause. Located in the lower level of the Carlson School of Management, Hours: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 8:30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - Sunday 2:00pm - 6:00pm www.urbanventures.org For location information and hours of operation, visit www.umn.edu/dining.
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