BSB Weekly 04/13/09




	Week of April 13, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Thank you to all involved in Business Week 2009. Business Week is planned and executed by student volunteers who meet weekly for over eight months. The student committee raised all funds necessary for the events and strengthened our relationship with corporate partners. A very special thank you to: Andy Post (Coordinator), Lauren Cork and Danielle Hilson (Corporate Relations Co-Chairs), Natalie Chan and Tim Krsnak (Dinner and Invitations Co-Chairs), Elise Hanson and Kysa Youngren (Publicity Co-Chairs), Mike Schaan, Stefanie Bentz, and Ken Rygh (Activities Co-Chairs), Tom Mitchell (Speaker Coordinator), and Katie Kennedy (Awards Coordinator). Thank you also to staff coordinator Brent Opall for his leadership and guidance. Each year during Business Week students, staff and faculty who exemplify excellence through their actions and work are recognized. The Undergraduate Program would like to congratulate the following award winners and nominees: Faculty of the Year winner: John Molloy. Nominees: Marthanne Edwards, Tracy Wang, Philip Miller, John Stavig, Charles Caliendo, Tom Buchner, Nick Biondich, Vladas Griskevicius, Joseph Redden, and Felix Meschke. Staff of the Year winner: Brent Opall. Nominees: Corrie Bozung, Sheri Beck, Linda Millington and Tess Surprenant. Freshmen of the Year: Kia Adams. Nominee: Sammy Sites. Sophomore of the Year: Amanda Donohue-Hansen. Nominees: Susan Dordal, Kelly Paul and Michael Shaan. Junior of the Year: KC Huchendorf. Nominees: Lara Applegate, Omar Dajani, Andy Post and Mary Yang. Senior of the Year: Kenny Juskowiak. Nominees: Lauren Cork, John Kieffer, Jonathon Podvin and Aly Syvanich. Overall Student of the Year: Josh Edgar. Nominees: Omar Dajani, KC Huchendorf, Mary Yang, Lauren Cork, Kenny Juskowiak and Jonathon Podvin. We look forward to Business Week 2010, which marks the 50th Anniversary of B Week! 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. Relay For Life - Come Cheer Us On! 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. 5th Annual Multicultural Celebration - Register by April 17 Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m. - Ted Mann Concert Hall. The Carlson School supports the 5th Annual Multicultural Celebration to honor U of M graduates, sponsored by the University's Office for Equity and Diversity and the Student Excellence in Academics and Multiculturalism (SEAM). The event will take place Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 pm at Ted Mann Concert Hall. Associate Dean Michael Houston will participate in the ceremony as a representative of the Carlson School. Specific information and a registration link can be found online at www.mcae.umn.edu/ . Graduates must register by Friday, April 17 if they would like their names included in the program. Annual Clean Up the River Event Saturday, April 18, 9:30 - 1:00 p.m. - East River Flats Park For more information contact Alumni Relations at carlsonalumni@umn.edu Or click here The Music and Entertainment Business Organization Battle of the Bands Saturday, April 25 The Music and Entertainment Business Organization at the University of Minnesota would like to present a state wide battle of the bands on April 25th on the Spring Jam stage in Riverbend Plaza. Bands have been announced and they include The New Music Machine, Fossils for the Future, Alternate Incident, Alex “Good” Knight, Sam Tornio, Wade Underwood and The Experience, and The Real McCoys. Check out our Facebook event for more information. Justice Jam Fest Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 2 Justice Jam is a outdoor music festival that is a celebration at the end of a week-long series of student group coalition events called Actifest, April 27 - May 2. It will be taking place in Minneapolis’ East River Flats Park below Coffman, in-between East River Road and the Mississippi River on May 2. Music will start around 4:00 p.m. Headliners are to be announced. 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. Laptop Program Offering T400 Beginning May 1st! Open to Purchase Online Friday, May 1 - Friday, August 14 The Laptop Program is offering the Lenovo T400 Performance Model with a 4 Year Warranty (including accidental damage), on site support, built in wireless connectivity with wireless printing and pre-loaded with Microsoft Office 2007 beginning May 1st! Please check out the Laptop Program website for details of this model and our program at www.csom.umn.edu/uglaptopprogram; or email us at uglaptop@umn.edu. Reaching Your Dreams: How Women Can Use Money to Take Charge of Their Lives Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Mayo Memorial Auditorium For more information contact women@umn.edu Or visit www1.umn.edu/women/ Come gain wisdom from Ruth Hayden, a nationally recognized financial consultant, educator and author based in St. Paul. For over 24 years, Hayden has taught classes that challenge women to take charge of their financial future. Ruth Hayden will present, "Reaching Your Dreams: How Women Can Use Money to Take Charge of Their Lives." A dessert reception and book signing will follow the lecture in Mayo Memorial Auditorium. ACADEMICS 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. The Carlson MBA Program and the Princeton Review Present Women and the MBA Event Saturday, April 18, 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. for the Women and the MBA event. Network with other women considering an MBA and learn firsthand about the advantages of an MBA from female Carlson MBA students and graduates. We will feature valuable test preparation strategies and options from The Princeton Review, an information session about all three MBA programs available at the Carlson School will follow the GMAT presentation. Have your questions answered during the panel discussion consisting of current students and graduates of the Carlson MBA Program. Program materials, breakfast buffet and beverages provided, and everyone in attendance will be entered in a drawing to win a free GMAT prep course from The Princeton Review along with other great prizes! Parking will be validated at the door. We hope to see you there! For further information about this event or to RSVP, please visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/womenandthemba Net Impact Survey Closes Sunday, April 19 To take the survey, click on here www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=eF1UGxLJgafpHNdxbpyhhA_3d_3d or paste it in your browser. The survey is intended for current undergraduate students only and closes April 19. Questions can be directed to avillalobos@netimpact.org. Survey respondents will have the option to enter a raffle for a chance to win one of two $50 USD Amazon gift certificates. We thank you in advance and appreciate your input. Net Impact would like your feedback about Corporate Responsibility, its value as a topic in your school curriculum, and how it fits with your future career plans. Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose goal is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of leaders who use business to improve the world. To learn more visit www.netimpact.org. Honors Thesis Info Session Tuesday, April 21, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. - 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 Business Career Center Now Hiring for Company Information Session Ambassadors! The Business Career Center is hiring Company Information Session Ambassadors for the 2009-2010 academic year. Serving as an Information Session Ambassador is a great opportunity to connect with corporate recruiters, while positively representing the Carlson School! As an information session ambassador, your goal is to ensure that information sessions run smoothly by greeting the company representatives, helping them set up their presentation, and assisting with clean-up. Hours are flexible and include lunchtime and evening hours. This position will require 6-10 hours per week. All students are welcome to apply via external job posting #71108 on The Edge ASAP! Interested in Non-Profits, Government, and Social Responsibility? A new organization is coming to Carlson School that will focus on the non-profit, government, and social responsibility industry. The organization will be meeting later this year and will start regular meetings in Fall 2009. Speakers, grant-workshops, career expos, site visits, volunteering and more are what you can be apart of starting now. Please contact Amanda Donohue-Hansen, donoh053@umn.edu, for more information. 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, 11:15 - 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. Come learn about the expanding and broad industry of non-profits, government, and corporate social responsibility. Food will be served and at 11:30 keynote speaker Estelle Brouwer, Vice-President and International Programs Director of Children's Heartlink will be speaking about non-profits and corporate social responsibility being perfect complements. Also, from 12-2pm come talk with small & large non-profits as well corporate foundations. 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: 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 Business Board Elections Application Deadline Wednesday, April 15 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. Business Board Elections Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. - Hanson Hall Undergrad Lounge Business Board is hosting its executive board elections and elections for other positions Wednesday, April 22nd 5:30pm. For more information visit the link provided or contact Josh Edgar For more information contact Josh at edgar023@umn.edu or visit our web site at www.tc.umn.edu/~bboard/elections.html Roger Solutions and the University of Minnesota Relay for Life Tuesday, April 14 - Friday, April 17 - Carlson School Roger Solutions, a student owned business through Entrepreneurship in Action program will be participating in the University of Minnesota Relay for Life. Join us in the fight against cancer by forming a new team, or show your support by making a donation to the Roger. team. More information on the Relay for Life can be found at www.uofmrelayforlife.com. If you would like to support the Roger Solutions Relay for Life team, online donation can be made by clicking on the donate button found here: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=15856&team_id=426219 Celebrate survivorship. Remember those we have lost. FIGHT BACK SAFA/BAP 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 2, 12:00 p.m. - 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 The 4th Annual SCOC Case Competition Friday, April 24, 8:45 - 2:00 p.m. - Carlson School 1-132 Competing teams of four are required to have a minimum of one Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Supply Chain and Operations combined major participating. The maximum number of teams accepted will be 12 on a first come, first serve basis. Case subject is titled: "Quality Improvement and Process Excellence in the Supply Chain." Cash prizes per team are as follows: 1st Place ($4,000), 2nd Place ($2,000), 3rd Place ($1,000) and 4th Place ($500). Please attend the Case Prep Night Thursday April 16, 4:00pm-5:00pm in CSOM 1-136 for more information. Contact the Supply Chain Club at supplych@umn.edu or visit us at www.csom.umn.edu/Page8264.aspx. 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. Please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS Accounting or Finance Majors Scholarship 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. For more information contact Melissa DuBois at mdubois@virchowkrause.com, or visit our website www.virchowkrause.jobs NABA Twin Cities Student Chapter – you’re invited! You are invited to an organizational meeting of the Greater Twin Cities Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). NABA is one of the leading organizations in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Efforts are currently underway to form a NABA student chapter for college students in the greater Twin Cities area. Thank you to the students at Metropolitan State University for their work so far to get this chapter launched. The organizational meeting will be: Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the University of St Thomas, Minneapolis Campus - Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 348, 1000 LaSalle Ave, www.stthomas.edu/campusmaps/mpls.asp_ Refreshments will be provided. At this meeting we will select officers for next year, begin the process of getting the chapter officially recognized by the National NABA organization, and discuss possible plans for the chapter. This will be a great opportunity to network with students from across the Twin Cities. A number of NABA professional members will also be in attendance. More information about NABA along with membership information can be found at www.nabainc.org If you have any questions about the NABA Twin Cities student kickoff event, please contact Michael Musa, michaelab_musa@yahoo.com, or Thad Standley, Thad_Standley@cargill.com_ Submit Content to the BSB Weekly on or before each Tuesday for print the following Monday in the BSBweekly. 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