BSB Weekly 04/06/09




	Week of April 06, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Women's Leadership Conference Friday, April 10 at Coffman Registration Deadline Monday, April 6, For Special Rate of $25 For additional information and to register, please visit the conference website at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7110.aspx. This is a special offer for Carlson School students to attend the 5th Annual Women's Leadership Conference on Friday, April 10 at Coffman Memorial Union. All Carlson School students who register before noon on April 6th will pay a special registration rate of only $25--a 50% discount off the regular student rate. This year's program features a great line-up of speakers (national and local), faculty presenters, and exceptional networking opportunities. If you are a Carlson student who has already registered, please contact Emily Nelson, Event Planner at enelson@umn.edu to receive your discount. I'll be there and I hope to see you there, too! Alison Davis-Blake Dean and Investors in Leadership Distinguished Chair in Organizational Behavior Consulting Enterprise Survey for All Students to Take Survey Deadline Friday, April 10 To Access Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YRmiPQqDeCl8AOrGvdTQYw_3d_3d The Consulting Enterprise is conducting a survey of all current students. The information collected through this survey will help us with our recommendations to the Alumni Relations team regarding efforts to improve the school’s alumni engagement activities. As a student, your opinion is critical to the success of this important study. We thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful reply. Sincerely, Carlson Consulting Enterprise Brand Enterprise Survey for All Student to Win $100 Survey Deadline Friday, April 10 You are invited to take part in a research study on the scooter industry. This research is being conducted by students with the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota for a marketing consulting project. By completing this survey and providing your contact information, you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 visa gift card. This information will be kept confidential. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and while we encourage you to take the survey, your participation is completely voluntary and your responses are CONFIDENTIAL. To Access the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2ftvyhoZ4RrTkDR2yFlnHWg_3d_3d We thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful reply. Sincerely, Carlson Brand Enterprise First Generation Program Peer Mentor Position Application Deadline Friday, April 17 - Email firstbsb@umn.edu for Information and Application The First Generation program is seeking students who wish to become a peer mentor for the incoming freshman in fall 2009. Program participants will be students with little to no family college attendance history (i.e. first generation). A Peer Mentor is paired with a freshman and answers questions, provides support, information, and academic aid. The deadline for applying for the mentorship opportunity is Friday, April 17th, 2009. If you want more information or are interested in becoming a peer mentor, please contact firstbsb@umn.edu. The application is available upon request. Preference is given to current First Generation students. All Carlson School Students Leadership Volunteer Opportunity Application Deadline Monday, April 28 Applications are now available to become a Peer Advisor this summer for the Carlson School Freshman/Transfer Orientation!!! This is a great opportunity to meet our new incoming class to the Carlson School, help them register for their classes, and provide leadership to our new freshman class. You can pick up an application in Hanson Hall 2-190 at the Front Desk. The application deadline is Monday, April 28th. Please email Bryana Jensen-Grovender at jens0107@umn.edu if you have any questions. Ski-U-Mah A yearbook-type graduation issue brought to you by the Minnesota Daily A yearbook for the U?! Not quite, but for the first time in the history of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Daily will be publishing a graduation issue with yearbook-like components, including: student group profiles; parent shout-outs; outstanding campus leadership awards; and gradlines. There is no better way to leave your mark than by including yourself, peers and student groups in this special issue which will reach 35,000 students, staff, and faculty. So what are you waiting for? Visit www.mndaily.com/skiumah today to leave your mark. Undergraduate Program Staff Highlight Morgan Kinross-Wright, Director UBCC Great news--Morgan has been selected as a 2009 40 under 40 recipient by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. It's great to see such a deserving member of our team receive this outstanding recognition!! You can access her picture and profile here: http://event.bizjournals.com/twincities/40under40/2009/?winnerID=41210582 You can view the full roster of 2009 recipients here: http://event.bizjournals.com/twincities/40under40/2009/ Congratulations Morgan!! Student Lounge & Breakout Room Access Get a U card at the UCard Office in Coffman G22 Additional information or locations/hours can be found at umn.edu/ucard. If you have difficulties with your smart card access, go to UCard Access at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4533.aspx and complete the form. ACADEMICS Participate in Deciding TA Selection Criteria Thursday, April 9, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., University Office Plaza, Suite 400, 2221 University Ave SE For over 20 years, the U has required TAs to pass an English test before they can teach. If you want a voice in this decision, attend a 90-minute meeting – we’ll provide pizza and drinks. All you’ll do is listen to recordings and decide if the speaker’s English is good enough to be a teaching assistant or instructor. Because we hope for a diverse group of undergraduates, if you are interested, please e-mail your name, dept./college, age, gender (or gender identification or expression), year in school (freshman /senior), and the date you will attend to Aubrie Adams at teachlrn@umn.edu. Junior and Senior International Business and Trade Majors - Semester in Washington Application Deadline Wednesday, 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. For more information visit american.edu/washingtonsemester. Honors Thesis Info Session Tuesday, April 21, 3:45 - 4:30 - Carlson School 2-213 Attention Honors Students, Join us for this brief information session on the nuts and bolts of the thesis requirement. This session is highly encouraged for honors students graduating in spring 2010. For more information contact Kris Woll wollk@umn.edu UHP Carlson School Advisor. CAREER Creative Job Search Strategies for Seniors Thursday, April 9, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-108 Come to learn about job search strategies in a difficult job market including networking, professional orgs, staffing firms, and growing niche markets. Please RSVP for this event on The Edge by Tuesday, April 7th at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/page9282.aspx Undergraduate Local Consulting Site Visit Friday, April 17, 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Learn more about consulting careers and make connections for next year's recruiting season. During these visits, you'll experience the company culture of 3-4 organizations first-hand, and connect with recruiters, employees and alumni. These events fill quickly, so RSVP soon to guarantee your attendance at these exciting events! For more information contact Tess Surprenant at surpr004@umn.edu in the UBCC. Interview Evaluations in UBCC Now Through Monday, April 20 Did you know that on-campus interviewers often provide feedback on each of your interviews at the UBCC? You can make an appointment with a UBCC career coach to read recruiters' comments about your interviews and find ways to improve for the future. Make an appointment at the UBCC front desk in Hanson Hall 2-180 or by calling 612-624-0011. Make the Most of Your Internship Wednesday, April 22, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-108 Hear from other students about how they made the most of their internships in the past. Ask your questions about how to plan your work, networking while you're there, what to wear, structuring down time, interacting with your coworkers, and how to make the most of your experience & connections after you leave. Please RSVP for this event on The Edge by Tuesday, April 21st at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/page9282.aspx Peer Career Coach Email Resume Review Hanson Hall 2-180 The Peer Career Coaches are accepting resumes via email for review at resume@umn.edu! It is preferred that students only send resumes if they have completed BA3000. Resumes will be reviewed within 2-3 business days and comments returned to students electronically. This service is available to current Carlson School students only and students with limited resume building knowledge are still encouraged to come in to speak with a Peer Career Coach. Nonprofit Career Fair and Working for Change Conference Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Coffman Union Great Hall Make it a socially responsible business/nonprofit/public sector week! On Tuesday April 14th, attend the Nonprofit Career Fair and Working for Change Conference at Coffman's Great Hall. Click here to register. Come to this event to explore jobs and career paths in nonprofits and social change organizations. From 12 to 4 p.m. more than 80 organizations will have tables and staff reps to talk to you about their organizations and job/intern/volunteer possibilities. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the "Working for Change Conference" portion of the event is ongoing. During that time there will be numerous, 50-minute workshops that will feature panelists talking about the paths that led them into fields and experiences such as social entrepreneurship, nonprofit, for-profit green careers, working abroad, and post-college service programs. Then don't forget to attend Carlson's Nonprofit Expo on the 16th! (See previous posting) For more information contact Mackenzie Sullivan sull0104@umn.edu Non Profit Expo Thursday, April 16, 11:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium Join us for a unique look into the world of Non Profit! There will be a featured speaker beginning at 11:30 a.m. 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 insight into business as a non-profit! Mark your calendars now, and watch for more info next week! Music and Entertainment Expo Thursday, April 23, 11:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium 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. Energy Industry Expo Thursday, April 30, 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium 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. Undergraduate Local Investment Careers Site Visit Friday, May 1, 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Learn more about the investment industry and make connections for next year's recruiting season. During these events, you'll experience the company culture of 3-4 organizations first-hand, and connect with recruiters, employees and alumni. These events fill quickly, so RSVP on The Edge under "Career Events" soon to guarantee your attendance at these exciting events! For more information contact Tess Surprenant surpr004@umn.edu UBCC. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Apply Online for January 2010 Study Abroad Programs Visit our website to learn more at www.csom.umn.edu/Page6390.aspx International Programs is now accepting applications for ACCT 3001 in Argentina and IDSC 3001 in India. These great programs combine study at the Carlson School with the opportunity to travel abroad and gain an in-depth business perspective on these key topics. Don't miss your chance to fulfill these core classes, and study abroad at the same time. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis, so early application is encouraged! New January Study Abroad Program in India! January 2010 - IDSC 3001: Information Systems - An International Perspective! International Programs is excited to announce this new study abroad program which will combine study at the Carlson School during Fall Term B, with two weeks in Delhi and Hyderabad, India. The course introduces students to what a business manager should know about information systems. It is set in the context of India, one the fastest growing emerging markets and a global hub for the outsourcing of IT and IT enabled services. Visit our website to learn more about this dynamic program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting March 15, 2009. Walk in advising hours are Monday - Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Carlson School 2-210 - stop in to learn more! For more information visit www.csom.umn.edu/Page9544.aspx Accounting 3001 in Argentina! Experience the vibrant culture of Argentina next January as you learn about international managerial accounting practices. Complete Accounting 3001 and gain a global perspective while you beat the winter blues in "the Paris of the Americas" Buenos Aires! Click the link www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page8632.aspx to hear about a past participant's experience and learn more about this exciting opportunity. Honors Study Abroad Course Waiver Presentations Still deciding where you want to study abroad? Want to find out more information about a specific study abroad locations? Here is your chance to ask questions and learn from other Carlson Students’ Experiences: Friday, April 10, Hanson Hall Room 1-106 11:30-11:50, Amanda Donohue-Hansen - Argentina 11:50-12:10, Elena Bloudek - London, England 12:10-12:30, Amin Aaser - Bangkok, Thailand 12:30-12:50, Jackie Reilly - Milan, Italy 12:50-1:10, Sam Johnmeyer - Venezuela Monday, April 13, Hanson Hall Room 2-250 12:00-12:20, Laura Hackbarth 12:20-1:00 Jo Trahms - London, England Visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Investment and Finance Organization Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-122 InFO hosts Galliard Capital Management: Institution Fixed Income - $13 billion AUM. For more information contact Dan Rice ricex289@umn.edu or www.csominfo.com. Stock Traders Club Thursday, April 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-107 We are hosting speaker Mark Hegstrom, from UBS at the Stock Traders meeting. Mark's expertise on retirement saving plans is in high demand throughout the country, with guests paying hundreds of dollars to hear him. This is a great opportunity to learn about fortifying your financial position as a soon to be college grad! For more information contact Brandon or Dan trader@umn.edu, or visit our website at www.tc.umn.edu/~trader/. Business Board Elections B Board Sophomore and Upper Division Rep applications now being accepted. Interested in running for the sophomore rep or upper division position? Find more information and apply now at www.tc.umn.edu/~bboard/elections.html --before April 15th. Relay For Life Friday, April 17, 6:00 - Saturday, April 18, 6:00 a.m. - University of Minnesota Fieldhouse This year's Relay For Life will be held on April 17 at 6 p.m. and will continue overnight until 6 a.m. the next day. To sign up to participate in the event, students and members of the community can visit www.uofmrelayforlife.com. Relay For Life is a non-athletic event that anyone can participate in. Its primary purpose is to raise money for cancer research and American Cancer Society programs. Last year, the Relay raised a record $161,000, and this year's goal is $176,000. For more information, contact John Kieffer and Nick Pilger through email at uofmrelayforlife@gmail.com. SAFA/BAP 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 2, 12:00 - In front of Coffman Join SAFA/BAP in our second annual 5K Run/Walk benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities! Cost is $15 when you register early and $20 on race day. To register, find us on Active.com or register at SAFA events on Thursdays. Preregistering guarantees you a free shirt! Get fit and help a good cause! For more information contact Sveta Gitelzon at MNSafa5K@gmail.com Radio K Please visit radiok.org Radio K is the U of M's student-run radio station. In addition to an eclectic variety of music, we provide students with firsthand experience in marketing, underwriting, production, sound engineering, and the realities of working in radio. We are always looking for volunteers. For more information contact Mark Thomson at radiokvolunteer@gmail.com Please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS IRS Now Hiring Internal Revenue Agents Application Deadline, Monday, April 6 The IRS currently has several Internal Revenue Agent opportunities available in addition to other positions. The application deadline for many positions is April 6th so act fast! Please visit usajobs.gov to apply. Ernst & Young - 2009 Diversity Leadership Summit in Chicago Application Deadline Friday, April 10 The event is Friday, May 29 2009. Please contact carly.kohler@ey.com for more information or visit www.ey.com/us/eyinsight. This program will be an interactive event for diverse freshman and sophomores from across the Midwest campuses who are interested in learning about a career in professional services. Interested students should email a resume and transcript to Carly Kohler, Campus Recruiter at carly.kohler@ey.com by Friday, April 10th. Accounting or Finance Majors Scholorship Opportunity Application Deadline Friday, April 24 To request an application email or call Professor Mark A. Felton at mafelton@stthomas.edu, 612-490-1940. The Minneapolis-St Paul chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is offering six $2500 merit-based scholarships to diverse students attending college in the greater Twin Cities metro area during the 2009-2010 academic year and studying accounting or finance. NABA Central Region Student Conference Invitation Registration Open for October 1-3 Conference in Indianapolis! Email studentreg@nabacr.org The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc Central Region invites you to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC) Deadlines June 30, 2009 - Deadline for early bird registration rate September 4, 2009 - Deadline for Scholarship applications to be mailed September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online Spend a Day with Virchow Krause Our 5th annual Spend a Day with VK is an excellent way to experience the inner workings of a successful CPA and Consulting firm. You will meet a broad array of professionals from each of our business units. During the course of the day, you will meet various Partners, leaders from each of our groups, and spend quality time with associates with all levels of experience. 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