BSB Weekly 04/20/09




	Week of April 20, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES B Board Student Rep and Senator Elections: Monday –Thursday Elections are open 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 20 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23rd VOTE now for your Business Board student rep and senator position at www.acecvote.umn.edu. Now Hiring - Undergraduate Program Office Front Desk Assistant The Carlson Undergraduate Program Office is accepting applications for a Front Desk Assistant for the 2009-2010 school year. Submit a resume and cover letter in the UG Office in Hanson Hall 2-190 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27th. Also, please indicate in your cover letter if you will be available to begin work this summer. Now Hiring- Undergraduate Program Office Communications and Marketing Assistant The Carlson Undergraduate Program Office is accepting applications for a communications and marketing assistant for the 2009-2010 school year to work 10-15 hours per week. Web page development experience preferred. Submit a resume and cover letter in the UG Office in Hanson Hall 2-190 by 4:30 on or before Monday, May 4. All Carlson School Students Leadership Volunteer Opportunity Application Deadline Monday, April 27 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. 2009 State of the County Address Thursday, April 23, 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat will deliver the address. The speech is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Sponsored by Hennepin-University Partnership (HUP, which is located at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA). The HUP works to make connections between Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota where mutual interest and benefit can be found and is housed in Humphrey. 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. 5th Annual Multicultural Celebration 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/ . Laptop Program Offering Lenovo T400 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 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. For more information contact women@umn.edu Or visit www1.umn.edu/women/ The Minnesota Cup: Have You Considered It? The Minnesota Cup is launching its fifth year of competition this Monday, March 30 and this year the contest is bigger and better with more prizes and more opportunities to win. This year's contest has raised winnings to more than $130,000 and expanded to include six divisions -- Clean & Green, BioSciences, High Tech, Social Entrepreneur, General, and Student. For complete contest rules and to submit your breakthrough business idea, please visit www.minnesotacup.org. ACADEMICS 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. MN CPCU Scholarships for Insurance and Risk Management Majors Application Deadline Monday, May 4 The Minnesota Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Foundation will be selecting recipients for the Educational Scholarships for 2009. Three awards of $2000 each will be awarded this year. Students in insurance and risk management or related fields are eligible to apply. For an application, see "MN Chapter CPCP Society Scholarship Foundation" within the following web site at www.minnesota.cpcusociety.org. CAREER Careers in Consulting Panel Session Monday, April 20, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Walter Library 402 A moderated panel discussion to education undergraduate and graduate students about career opportunities in the consulting industries. Panel discussions will be diverse in their company size and represent industries across U of M colleges (i.e. Business/Financial, IT/Engineering, Social/Human Service, and much more). The panel discussion will occur from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., followed by an informal networking opportunity for our students. For more information contact Darren Kaltved at dkaltved@umn.edu Career Coaches Available in Summer If you're still searching for a job or need career advice during the summer, please don't forget that the UBCC is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Career coaches are available all summer to take student appointments. Contact the UBCC Front Desk at 612-624-0011 with questions. 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. 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 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. Out of State Networking Event Tuesday, April 28, 4:30 - 5:30 - Preston's Urban Pub Dining/Game Room Are you a student that will be interning or working out of state this year? Come network with other Carlson students that may be relocating to your city!! This is a great opportunity to establish a network before you leave. For more information contact Carolyn Wieland at cwieland@umn.edu If you are interested in working out of state someday, you are also welcome! What a great way to gain advice from your peers before they leave. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP in The Edge by Monday, April 27. 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. Visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Student Rep and Senator Elections: Monday -Thursday VOTE now for your Business Board student rep and senator position at www.acecvote.umn.edu Elections are open 8am Monday to 6pm Thursday April 23rd. 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 at edgar023@umn.edu or visit our web site at www.tc.umn.edu/~bboard/elections.html 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). Team registration begins in CSOM 3-150 Tuesday, April 21st at 10 A.M. Contact information supplych@umn.edu or www.csom.umn.edu/Page8264.aspx SCOC Elections Tuesday, April 28, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School 2-215 The Supply Chain and Operations Club will be having their elections for next year at their final club meeting on Tuesday, April 28th from 4-5pm. To run for a position, you must be a registered club member (you can register immediately before elections). Check it out if you are interested! For more information contact K.C. Huchendorf at huche007@umn.edu or visit us at www.csom.umn.edu/scoc 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 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. 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. 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. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


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