The bi-annual community meeting will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on November 5 in the 3M Auditorium. Carlson School leadership will provide updates on the Office of Learning Excellence, International Programs, and the community building initiative, including the Dean's report. Faculty, staff, and doctoral students are encouraged to attend.
Staff Development Day is November 10th, 2004. All staff are invited to gather in the atrium at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. The 2004 Outstanding Service and Longevity Awards will be awarded. Afterward, John Sweeney of the Brave New Workshop will speak on “Innovation at the Speed of Laughter.” John Sweeney is a leading corporate trainer who uses an innovative idea generation process. His secrets that have helped innovative, well-known companies (including 3M, Medtronic, American Express, Disney, General Mills and the Minnesota Timberwolves) in the world become more productive and build better teams and workplaces.
The Carlson School appeared in new rankings in October.
• The Carlson School retained its second tier position in the BusinessWeek biennial ranking of full-time MBA programs.
• The Financial Times ranked the Carlson School Executive MBA program at 55. The program was ranked 44 last year.
• The Economist’s “Which MBA?” ranked the Carlson School full-time MBA program at 46 in its top 100 ranking. The Carlson School is ranked 28 among United States schools. Last year, the Carlson School ranked 39.
Thanks to everyone who gave at the Community Fund Drive. Faculty and staff tested their trivia knowledge at the first annual Quiz Bowl, hosted by KARE-11 anchor Belinda Jensen. The faculty began strong, but in the end were routed by the staff team (pictured at right). A breakfast, a putt-putt golf game, and a Halloween party rounded out the month of events designed to bring the Carlson School to a record level of generosity. The final results will be available soon.
Please join the Undergraduate Studies office in congratulating Matt Monson, Jeremiah Keehn, Ryan Jones, and Chris Hasling. The seniors took first place in the 2004 International Business Challenge Case Competition in Austin, Texas. The students also won the Students' Choice Award. The undergraduates competed against 18 other schools, including Purdue, University of California at Berkeley, Norwegian School of Management, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, and Case Western Reserve University. The students, all seniors at the Carlson School, were chosen to participate in the Texas competition by winning the Carlson School's own Case Competition held in late September.
Brand Matters, on November 5 at 8 a.m. in the atrium, will feature former motorcross champion Mark Blackwell (currently the general manager of Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, Inc.) and marketing manager Derek Scott. They will discuss how their team engineered the turnaround of Polaris Industries' fledgling Victory Motorcycles division by delivering a compelling, differentiated brand in "The New American Motorcycle." To register, click here.
U.S. Security and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins visited the Carlson School on October 21. The commissioner discussed current SEC issues. He also took questions from his audience of students—both MBA candidates and undergraduates. He later spent time with interested faculty and business leaders serving on the Carlson Funds Enterprise Board. Atkins closed his visit by commenting on the exceptional facilities and the high-caliber students who participated throughout the morning.
The Office of Learning Excellence is sponsoring a learning summit on January 28 that will draft a vision of learning for the school. The first step in developing a strategic plan that will guide deployment of resources, this is an opportunity for faculty to determine what kind of an environment we should be working towards. Department chairs have been asked to nominate faculty to attend, but any interested faculty may contact Paul Wieser for more information or to express interest in participating. Summit participants will be asked to reflect on dimensions identified by the Office of Learning Excellence steering committee prior to the summit and on January 28 will participate in various activities leading to the drafting of the statement.
The Human Resources Department thanks all supervisors and staff who have worked hard to submit job standards. They really appreciate the time and effort. Employees and supervisors who are still working on documenting standards and who have questions, please feel free to contact your Human Resources Department representative.
Benefits Open Enrollment, which began on October 16, closes on November 15. Now is the time to change or waive medical plan options, add or cancel family medical coverage, enroll in a pre-tax flexible account for 2005, and, if eligible, add or increase long-term disability insurance. For the first time, the enrollment is entirely on-line. Employees should have received a hard copy of the guide through campus mail in mid-October. For more information, click here.
A Minute Clinic facility is open in Coffman Memorial Union. The clinic is located on first floor in the Commuter Services Area. It will be open during the academic school year (October through April) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointments are necessary. Visits take about 15 minutes. Click here for more information on services available through Minute Clinic or for other locations in the Twin Cities/Outer Metro area. Click here to request additional information.
The Carlson School Undergraduate Scholarship Recognition Reception was held October 15, 2004 in the atrium. Over 500 scholarship recipients, honor students, parents, benefactors and staff attended, making it the largest sit-down event that the Carlson School has hosted. Students and benefactors had their pictures taken together in a festive atmosphere.
Corporate and Alumni Services can help staff and faculty access alumni data for mailing and event purposes. If you have questions regarding the process or need help figuring out how to get the information that you want, contact Kris Kosek (click here or call 6-9486). Corporate and Alumni services also coordinate volunteer placement and recognition. Camille Beshara can show appreciation to guest speakers and volunteers by providing a gift and a parking reservation. To fill out a request form online, please click here . If you have problems or questions, please contact Camille. Click here or call 4-9071.
Are you looking for that perfect gift for a special guest or do you want to show your Carlson School spirit? Anne Preston can provide you with a few specialized gifts for departments or individuals to purchase at reasonable prices. Please note that alumni services will have these gift items until inventory is depleted. New Carlson School merchandise will be available through the University bookstores in late November. Please contact Anne to purchase. Click here or dial 4-2804.
On December 8,
Yulefest will be an opportunity for staff and faculty of the Carlson School to show off their arts and crafts abilities. Staff and faculty are invited to sell homemade goods, artwork, and other items. Please contact Jacquelyn Wingfield for registration (it's free) and set-up information.
Welcome
• April Kane, Financial Services Office
• Kimberly Slowiak, Development
• Geoff Stanbury, Marketing/Logistics Management
Congratulations
Bobbi Dufek has a new role in International Programs as the new Student Personnel Coordinator.
Laurie Slaght, Brent Opall, and George Laskaris were recently promoted from Assistant Academic Advisers to Associate Academic Advisers.
John Dickhaut, holder of the Carlson Chair in accounting, was awarded the Carlson School faculty research award. This new award recognizes significant contributions to the research life of the Carlson School. Like the teaching and service awards, the research award carried a $5,000 gift.
Professor Mario Bognanno (at right) was recently elected President of the National Academy of Arbitrators Research and Education Foundation. The academy is the nation’s most prestigious professional organization of arbitrators. The professor has been a member of the academy since 1980, and has served in many high-level positions, including as a board member and as a chair of committees on research, professional responsibility and grievances, auditing, international studies, and membership.
Employment Opportunities at the Carlson School
The following are internal career opportunities at the Carlson School. Use the following details to find more information on the positions and how to apply at the University’s Office of Human Resources employment website.
Note: The application process is handled through the University’s central HR office, although Carlson School Human Resources Staff are available to answer questions.
Date posted
Req #
Position Title
Job Code
Department
10/28/04
125735
Sr. Office Specialist, Recruitment Coordinator
1824
Undergrad Business Career Center
10/2004
127308
Open Enrollment Account Manager (Informational Rep)
8440
Executive Development Center
10/2004
127309
Office Specialist
1823
Undergraduate Studies
10/25/04
127473
Director, UBCC
9337
Undergraduate Business Career Center
10/12/04
127296
Asst. Dir, Open Enrollment Programs (Coordinator)
9354
Executive Development Center
10/28/04 (reposted)
125915
Info Tech Professional
8636
OIT
Growing Up in a Material World
On November 4, at 4:00 p.m. in 2-260R, Professor Deborah Roedder John will speak on “Growing up in a Material World,” the third lecture in the Carlson School Research Lecture Series. Materialism is a topic of increasing concern among parents, educators, and consumer advocates. In recent surveys, nearly 90 percent of adults say that children are “too focused on buying and consuming things” and 87 percent of parents believe that marketing is responsible for rising levels of materialism among children.
For the last ten years, Professor John’s work has examined how children and adolescents acquire consumer knowledge and beliefs as they grow up in a material world. This work has shown that children learn about the value of material possessions, learn about brands, and develop relationships with brands as they grow older — especially between middle childhood and early adolescence. John will describe how children grow into their roles as consumers with particular emphasis on stages of development. She will also discuss how these patterns of development relate to the adoption of materialistic values in children and adolescents.
Professor Deborah Roedder John holds the Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Marketing at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from Northwestern University and is an expert in consumer behavior, specializing in children’s consumer behavior and consumer brand management. She is one of the most cited authors in children’s consumer behavior in the world, with her work appearing in top marketing journals as well as publications such as the New York Times and BusinessWeek.
Inside the Boardroom: Alvarado Construction President and CEO to Speak at the Carlson School of Management
Linda Alvarado, President and CEO Alvarado Construction and host Marilyn Carlson Nelson , Carlson Companies Chairman and CEO, will discuss Alvarado’s rise to the top of one of the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned businesses at 6 p.m. Monday, November 8, at the Carlson School of Management “Inside the Boardroom” Leadership Series event.
Alvarado and Nelson will conduct a public conversation on Alvarado’s personal and professional successes and struggles. They will then be joined by a group of experts to discuss a range of business issues.
Linda Alvarado has moved from modest beginnings to seats on such FORTUNE boards as 3M, Lennox International, the Pepsi Bottling Group, Pitney Bowes, and Qwest. Starting a business in 1976 with a $2,500 loan from her parents, Alvarado now leads one of the fastest growing commercial general contracting firms in the country. Her Denver-based company has completed such high-profile projects as Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver International Airport, and the Colorado Convention Center.
A pioneer on several fronts, Alvarado made history in 1991 when she became the first Hispanic co-owner of a major-league baseball franchise, the Colorado Rockies. This also marked the first time a woman was involved in an ownership bid. She is a recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and the prestigious Sara Lee Frontrunner Award, a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, and has been named one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics in America” by Hispanic Business Magazine . Alvarado also served on President Clinton’s Advisory Commission of Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.
The bi-annual “Inside the Boardroom” series, developed and hosted by Marilyn Carlson Nelson, showcases American CEOs considered to be the leaders in their field. The series is sponsored by the Carlson School’s chapter of Graduate Women in Business.
“Pay and employment differences between the Twin Cities and outstate Minnesota”
Radio K, October 5
John Fossum, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
“What does the future hold?”
Star Tribune, October 4
Jim Buckman, Juran Center
“United’s pension woes: sign of bigger issue"
Christian Science Monitor, October 4
John Budd, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
“Victors in pay discrimination suits against Sauk Rapids, Minn., face backlash”
Pioneer Press, October 3
Ross Azevedo, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
“Northwest Airlines CEO leaves for lesser post at United Health”
Pioneer Press, October 2
Philip Bromiley, Strategic Management and Organization
Calendar of Events
Thursday, November 4
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Leadership Lecture Series: “Your Leadership Journey.”
Susan Hoff, Sr. Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Best Buy Corporation, will speak on how experiences shape your leadership style.
noon-1:00 p.m.
3M Auditorium.
Refreshments will be provided.
Carlson School Research Lecture Series Professor Deborah Roedder John, Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Marketing will speak on "Children's Consumer Socialization: Growing Up in a Material World"
4:00 pm lecture, followed by a reception from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
2–260R
Friday, November 5
Brand Matters: “Motorcycle Madness: Brand or Vanish”
Mark Blackwell, General Manager, Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, Inc. and Derek Scott, Marketing Manager, Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, Inc. will speak at this event, co-sponsored by Yamamoto-Moss.
7:30 a.m. breakfast
8:00-9:30 a.m.
3M Auditorium
$25 admission at the door.
Community Meeting
School leadership will discuss issues important to the community.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
3M Auditorium
All staff, faculty, and PhD students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Saturday, November 6, 2004
Latin American Cooking Class at Mojito
Mojito Executive Chef Pat Weber has designed this delightful course exclusively for the Carlson School! You'll work alongside Chef Weber to prepare the menu, including Latin American shrimp cocktail with chipotle chilis, Moqueca- a traditional Brazilian seafood stew, and Beef sirloin churrasco with chimichurri. While your culinary creations are cooking, Mojito partner and bar guru Chris Paddock will share his favorite Latin American drink and cocktail pairings. Finally, you will sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Muy delicioso! Sponsored by the MBA Alumni Advisory Council
9:00 AM - 12 noon
Mojito in Saint Louis Park
$65 per person
Click here to register online by 11/3/04
Tuesday, November 8
Inside the Boardroom with Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Marilyn Carlson Nelson speaks with Linda Alvarado, president and CEO of the Denver-based Alvarado Construction.
6:00-7:30 p.m.
3M Auditorium
Seating is limited, but the event is open to the public.
Wednesday, November 10
Staff Development Day The 2004 Outstanding Service and Longevity Awards will be awarded following a lunch, and John Sweeney of the Brave New Workshop will speak on "Innovation at the Speed of Laughter."
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Atrium and 3M Auditorium
Great Conversations: An International Perspective on Politics. The Humphrey Institute’s Dean J. Brian Atwood and Clare Short, a member of the British Labour Party who has served as a Member of Parliament since 1983, will bring an international perspective to the discussion of how the nation is perceived in world affairs.
7:30 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
Tickets are $23.50 for U of M faculty, staff, and students.
For more information, click here.
Thursday, November 11
Carlson Executive MBA Information Session
5:30 pm
2-260
Dial 4-1385 for more information
Friday, November 12
First Friday
A networking and social event for Carlson MBA alumni and students. This month’s event has a consulting and entrepreneurship industry focus.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tonic of Uptown
A $5 event fee will be collected at the door.
For directions, click here.
Monday, November 15
Open enrollment for benefits plans ends
Friday, November 19
Informal Assessment Techniques
This workshop, sponsored by the Office of Learning Excellence, teaches how to use informal assessment to enliven the classroom and provide instructors with more timely feedback on student learning.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2-219
To register, click here.
Tuesday, December 7
First Tuesday Luncheon
Stephen B. Young, Global Executive Director, the Caux Round Table will speak on "Moral Capitalism: Transvaluation of Value.”
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center, East Bank campus, 200 Oak Street, Minneapolis
Sponsored by the Carlson School and US Bank
Pre-registration is $23; $28 at the door
For more information, please contact 4–9634 or click here .
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Yulefest Buy and sell crafts and baked goods at the second annual yulefest.
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
atrium
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session 6:30 pm
Suite 2-260
Dial 6-7900 for more information.
Thursday, December 9, 2004
Carlson Executive MBA Information Session
5:30 pm
2-260
Dial 4-1385 for more information
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session
6:30 pm
2-260
Dial 6-7900 for more information
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Carlson Executive MBA Information Session
5:30 pm
2-260
Dial 4-1385 for more information
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session 6:30 pm
2-260
Dial 6-7900 for more information
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session
10:00 a.m.
2-260
Dial 6-7900 for more information
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session
6:30 pm
2-260
Dial 6-7900 for more information
Staff Development Day is November 10th, 2004. All staff are invited to gather in the atrium at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. The 2004 Outstanding Service and Longevity Awards will be awarded. Afterward, John Sweeney of the Brave New Workshop will speak on “Innovation at the Speed of Laughter.” John Sweeney is a leading corporate trainer who uses an innovative idea generation process. His secrets that have helped innovative, well-known companies (including 3M, Medtronic, American Express, Disney, General Mills and the Minnesota Timberwolves) in the world become more productive and build better teams and workplaces. 
Thanks to everyone who gave at the Community Fund Drive. Faculty and staff tested their trivia knowledge at the first annual Quiz Bowl, hosted by KARE-11 anchor Belinda Jensen. The faculty began strong, but in the end were routed by the staff team (pictured at right). A breakfast, a putt-putt golf game, and a Halloween party rounded out the month of events designed to bring the Carlson School to a record level of generosity. The final results will be available soon.
Please join the Undergraduate Studies office in congratulating Matt Monson, Jeremiah Keehn, Ryan Jones, and Chris Hasling. The seniors took first place in the 2004 International Business Challenge Case Competition in Austin, Texas. The students also won the Students' Choice Award. The undergraduates competed against 18 other schools, including Purdue, University of California at Berkeley, Norwegian School of Management, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, and Case Western Reserve University. The students, all seniors at the Carlson School, were chosen to participate in the Texas competition by winning the Carlson School's own Case Competition held in late September. 
U.S. Security and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins visited the Carlson School on October 21. The commissioner discussed current SEC issues. He also took questions from his audience of students—both MBA candidates and undergraduates. He later spent time with interested faculty and business leaders serving on the Carlson Funds Enterprise Board. Atkins closed his visit by commenting on the exceptional facilities and the high-caliber students who participated throughout the morning.
Corporate and Alumni Services can help staff and faculty access alumni data for mailing and event purposes. If you have questions regarding the process or need help figuring out how to get the information that you want, contact Kris Kosek (click 
On November 4, at 4:00 p.m. in 2-260R, Professor Deborah Roedder John will speak on “Growing up in a Material World,” the third lecture in the Carlson School Research Lecture Series. Materialism is a topic of increasing concern among parents, educators, and consumer advocates. In recent surveys, nearly 90 percent of adults say that children are “too focused on buying and consuming things” and 87 percent of parents believe that marketing is responsible for rising levels of materialism among children.