Alumni needed for undergraduate expansion
Last week, the Board of Regents approved the University's 2006 capital request, which includes the Carlson School's $39.9 million project to expand the Undergraduate program and build a new facility. Now through December, all Carlson School supporters are encouraged to contact Gov. Tim Pawlenty at (651) 296-3391, or send him a customized e-mail to ask for his full support of the University’s request. For more information, or to sign up for a new undergraduate expansion newsletter, visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/expansion.
Carlson School alumni impact Minnesota
Thank you to the 9,100 Carlson School alumni who participated in the alumni survey this summer. Our alumni have founded more than 3,000 businesses, two-thirds of which are in Minnesota. This adds up to 110,000 jobs and $21.2 billion in annual revenue for Minnesota alone. As we plan to expand the undergraduate program and graduate more top-notch students, we know our impact on the state's economy will only increase.
Carlson receives national ethics rankings
The Carlson School of Management received two national ethics rankings in October. BusinessWeek ranked Carlson School among the top six executive MBA schools for business ethics education. Carlson also ranked 29th among global MBA programs by Beyond Grey Pinstripes, which recognized schools for social and environmental stewardship. MORE>>
Business Topics
Hitting the sweet spot of success
What does it take to be successful year after year? Why do some companies consistently fail? Carlson School Professor Alfred Marcus has the answers in his new book. MORE>>
Founder CEOs get bum rap
Founder CEOs of venture-backed organizations are often perceived as being difficult to deal with. But new research by Carlson School professors shows founder CEOs are getting a bum rap. MORE>>
Market manipulation of IPOs
Market manipulation played a larger role than many believe in escalated dot-com IPO share prices, says Carlson School Professor Rajesh Aggarwal, whose research offers tips for today’s IPO market watchers. MORE>>
People@CarlsonSchool
Setting prices at the pump
Holiday Companies president and COO Brent Blackey ('80 BSB) discusses the challenges of his new job managing 400 gas and convenience stores in the wake of hurricanes. MORE>>
Leaving the classroom behind
A Carlson School undergraduate travels to Portugal to present his research findings about outsourcing trends. MORE>>
Seen-Read-Heard@CarlsonSchool
The business of being a stock market
Robert Greifeld, president and CEO of the Nasdaq stock market, talks about the competitive, global landscape for trading and listing equities and Nasdaq's plans to gain more market share. MORE>>
Putting her mark on Hallmark
Hallmark Inc. creative development specialist Moira Cullen shares her thoughts on how designers and brand strategists can work together during a speech she presented as part of the Brand Matters series at the Carlson School. MORE>>
Happenings@CarlsonSchool
Allina president and CEO Richard Pettingill will talk about how he plans to transform Minnesota's largest health care organization into a national model for health care reform. He will present at the Carlson School's First Tuesday luncheon in December. MORE>>
The future of tax reform will be the topic of a January conference at the Carlson School. Bill Frenzel, a key member of President Bush's Federal Tax Reform Advisory Panel, will present a behind-the-scenes look at the panel's recommendations and the prospects for fundamental tax reform. MORE>>
Upcoming alumni events
Check out upcoming networking, social, and regional alumni events. MORE>>
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