BSB Weekly 04/27/09




	Week of April 27, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Congratulations to All of Our Students Congratulations on completing a successful academic school year--way to go! Keep in mind that the Undergraduate Program office and the Undergraduate Business Career Center are open and available to help you through the year (including summers). Feel free to stop by Monday through Friday 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.; and look for the BSB once each month during the summer to keep you connected. We will resume weekly BSB’s in September. Have a safe and fun summer! 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. Great Leadership Opportunity for Your Resume! Peer Advisor-Extended Application Deadline! We have extended the deadline to Monday, May 4th. Come help advise our incoming freshman and transfer students this summer at Orientation! Please pick up the application at the Carlson Undergraduate Front Desk in 2-190 Hanson Hall. You can email Bryana Jensen Grovender at jens0107@umn.edu for any questions. 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. 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. 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/. 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/ ACADEMICS The Minnesota Cup: Have You Considered It? Complete the Short Entry Form by Friday, May 22 www.breakthroughideas.org/ 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. CAREER Career Coaches Available this 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. 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 the International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 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 GLOBE Buddy Program It's that time of year again. GLOBE is looking for buddies for the fall semester 2009 exchange students. We have students coming from Austria, Belgium, China (Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan), Denmark, England, France (Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris), Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Thailand next semester. We are currently looking for Carlson undergraduate/graduate students that will be available at the end of this summer before classes start. For more information on becoming a buddy and your responsibilities please visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page5592.aspx. Or contact Holly Bocchi at globe.umn@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. Visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS 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. More information about NABA along with membership information can be found at www.nabainc.org 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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