Governor recommends full funding for undergraduate expansion
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty recommended full funding for the Carlson School of Management undergraduate expansion as part of the University's 2006 Capital Request. Now, the Carlson School's $26.6 million request will go before state lawmakers. The next few weeks will be the best time to e-mail your lawmakers urging their support of the Carlson School and the University's bonding bill request. Find your lawmakers by visiting the District Finder and send a personalized e-mail or letter, or make a phone call. For more on the undergraduate expansion, visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/expansion.
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Day at the Capitol
Join Carlson School constituents for a day at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 6 to raise visibility and encourage support for the Carlson School's Undergraduate Program expansion building request. MORE>>
Seasoned professional career conference
Save the date. A career conference for seasoned professionals will be held at the Carlson School, March 31-April 1. Look for more information in the weeks to come.
HR Tomorrow: what does the future hold?
Mark April 21 on your calendar for the HR Tomorrow conference sponsored by the Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies at the Carlson School. Learn how human resources leaders can anticipate future employment trends while managing day-to-day challenges. MORE>>
Ethics and Entrepreneurship conference
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Upcoming alumni events
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