Carlson School News
Legislature to decide on funding for Hanson Hall
The Minnesota Legislature is expected to pass a bonding bill this week, which includes a $26.6 million request to build Hanson Hall and expand the Carlson School's Undergraduate program. The Carlson School will be able to serve at least 50 percent more undergraduate students by 2008, and we'll break ground on the $39.9 million building this fall.
Enter your breakthrough business idea by May 26
Minnesota Cup contest organizers are asking for submissions of breakthrough business ideas for a chance to win a $25,000 grand prize. The deadline is May 26. The Minnesota Cup is open to everyone, and there is a special student category. Visit breakthroughideas.org.
Insights @ Carlson School will not be published in July
Insights @ CarlsonSchool will not be published in July, but will resume publication in September. Enjoy the summer and visit carlsonschool.umn.edu for news and event updates.
Business Topics
What’s next for the Internet?
The next-generation Internet is on the horizon. Carlson School Professor Alok Gupta comments on everything from Internet2 to whether the Internet should be fee-based to how to find the best airline tickets. MORE>>
Do business practices work for large non-profits?
What happens when a large not-for-profit hospital organization follows quality-based management practices? Not what many people might expect, say Carlson School Professors Susan Meyer Goldstein and Rachna Shah. MORE>>
Trust across borders
International joint ventures can flourish or fail to get off the ground when issues of trust and teamwork are ignored. Carlson School Professors Sri and Aks Zaheer look at how different countries define trust. MORE>>
People @ Carlson School
Failure is required
What does it take to succeed as an entrepreneur? Carlson School alum David Crane says failure is not an option. It’s required. MORE>>
A visit with Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, successful investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, spent more than three hours with a busload of Carlson School students prior to his April shareholder meeting. MORE>>
Seen-Read-Heard @ Carlson School
From corner ice cream stand to fast-food leader
Michael Keller, chief brand officer for American Dairy Queen, transforms an icon brand that makes us smile all summer long. MORE>>
The future of design
Be careful what you wish for. Design expert Don Norman shows us that technology can literally run us off course if we’re not careful about its design. Norman recently presented one of the Carlson School’s Alan D. Shocker lectures. MORE>>
Happenings @ Carlson School
First Tuesday luncheon speaker line-up
This summer, the First Tuesday luncheon speakers will include Raymond Barton, CEO & chairman, Great Clips, on June 7; Russell Chew, COO, Federal Aviation Administration, on July 11; and Leslie Frécon, President, L Frécon Enterprises, on Aug. 1. MORE>>
Take me out to the ballgame
The MBA Alumni Advisory Council invites Carlson School alumni and friends to an exciting evening of baseball as the Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago Cubs on June 23. MORE>>
Upcoming alumni events
Check out upcoming networking, social, and regional alumni events. MORE>>
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