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	Week of October 5, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations Top Stories In This Issue: Student Trek Applications I NSHMBA Encuentro I Corner Bar Networking FEATURES Speaker Event: Paul Douglas, Meteorologist - Entrepreneur Monday, October 5, 5:45 p.m. 3M Auditorium Ventures Plus will be hosting this event featuring serial entrepreneur and former weather anchor Paul Douglas. Paul has started several highly successful technology and weather related businesses - including EarthWatch Communications, Digital Cyclone (acquired by Garmin), WeatherNation and Singular Logic. Paul will share his perspectives from 20+ years as an entrepreneur. All Carlson staff, faculty and students are welcome, no need to RSVP! Lunch with Dean Alison Davis-Blake Thursday, November 5, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Limited Seating- RSVP to mbasa@umn.edu To further enhance the community and communications with the administration and MBA students, Dean Davis-Blake extends an invitation to 20 interested Full-Time MBA students to gather over lunch to informally discuss the academic year, school updates, and other topics. Lunch will be provided. 10 seats each will be held for 2nd year and 1st year MBAs. Seating will be limited to students who did not attend this lunch last year. RSVP is first-come, first-served to mbasa@umn.edu Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Corner Bar Networking Opportunity is Back We know that some of the best networking often happens informally after classes end. To help support community and social opportunities, the MBA Program Office has an agreement with Corner Bar to provide vouchers on a limited-funding basis. Guidelines for requesting a voucher - Voucher should not be used for any event associated with departmental units or groups at Carlson such as MBA Association, Part-Time Leadership Board and student clubs. - A student may only request a voucher, or be listed on a voucher, twice a semester to give as many students as possible the chance to take part in this opportunity. - Misuse of the vouchers will result in loss of eligibility and/or disciplinary action. - Vouchers may only be used for food and non-alcoholic menu items. To request a voucher, identify the date your group of MBAs will be getting together and the names of those in your party. Have a group leader email this information to mbasa@umn.edu for consideration at least 3 business days in advance. If approved, the voucher can be picked up in the MBA Program Office, suite 1-110. The group leader will need to bring your UCard and sign the policy sheet. Learn more by visiting the Student Life website. MBA Student Networking Breaks Monday, October 12 - Thursday, October 15, 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Carlson School Atrium Networking breaks provide an opportunity for students to meet and connect with fellow classmates, faculty, and staff while having a snack and beverage during a class break. Back to top>> ACADEMICS Student Trek to New York (November 10 - 13) Investment Industry Career in New York City Deadline to Apply: Monday, October 12 by 5:00 p.m. This trek is for students who will be seeking summer internships with investment banking firms in New York. If you are interested in participating, please request an application from Katie Smith. Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website. The Edge Webinar All students are encouraged to review the following 9 minute webinar on how to best navigate The Edge for on campus recruitment. The Edge Webinar Tip of the Week: Brand Me Branding is essentially differentiating yourself from others, determining what makes you unique. What it means is that you have a profound understanding of who you are, the principles and values by which you live (i.e. character), and what you want to be known for. Brand is authentic not contrived. Creating an authentic brand entails a reflective self assessment - determining your values, strengths and passions. Once you get clear on your Brand, include key points on your resume and business cards. A second important aspect of Brand is how you portray it to others. You professional image is comprised of your overall appearance, the way you dress, how you carry yourself, your speaking style, your level of eye contact, your way of interacting with others, your hand shake, etc. There are many resources for working on these components of your presence, including working with a coach at the GBCC. In order to be effective, your Brand must be communicated to the marketplace, whether this be your current place of employment or a prospective employer. In other words, networking! This means attending networking events, getting involved in company wide projects or committees, joining professional organizations, or volunteering. Brand is more important than ever in today's tough economy. Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. Toastmasters Meeting Monday, October 5, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Rm 1-147 Contact Scott Feyereisen to learn more about Toastmasters. See you there! Chiquita Banana Encuentro Event Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. University of St. Thomas, Opus Hall Rooms 210 & 202 Reception: Terrance Murphy Hall The local chapter of NSHMBA is pleased to invite you to the Chiquita Banana Encounter Event followed by the Land O’ Lakes Welcome Reception. Come enjoy an evening of enrichment and fun with the local Minneapolis – St. Paul NSHMBA chapter to kick-off the 2009 National Conference activities. You must register to attend. Event is FREE but space is limited. Retail Site Selection: The Art & Science Tuesday, October 13, 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., RM 1-136 Andrew Kraling (CSOM '04) will introduce Peter Dugan, a commercial real estate expert and Director of the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA). Peter is a retail & restaurant specialist at CB Richard Ellis, a nationwide commercial property broker whose notable clients include lKEA, Best Buy, and Erik's Bike Shop. He will speak to his specialty of securing commercial real estate locations for retail and restaurants. Andrew will provide a Twin Cities market update that will include commercial, vacation, and residential properties. Visit Ventures Plus for more information. Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			Remember to check your MyU portal and your UMCal for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School. Fall 2009 Semester Events Visit our Welcome webpage to view event listings. Please check the MBA newsletter and calendar for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events and activities. October First Tuesday Tuesday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. McNamara Alumni Center Matt Kramer, Director, Academic and Corporate Relations Center, University of Minnesota. Register for this event Reunion Evening Social Hour & October First Friday Friday, October 9, 2009 5:30 - 8:00 pm Come celebrate Homecoming and Oktoberfest with the first ever all-school First Friday! Register and pay online Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit 2300 University Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 November First Tuesday Event Tuesday, November 3 Robert Kueppers, Deloitte 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. McNamara Alumni Center Click here for more information and to RSVP. November First Friday Friday, November 6 5:30-7:30 p.m. Solera, Minneapolis Click here for more information and to RSVP Emergency Texts All students can register their cell phone to receive emergency texts. Please go to this link: www1.umn.edu/prepared/txtu/ October Parking Due to events on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $8.00 upon entrance on the evenings of October 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 21 and 29. For football games at TCF Stadium, event rate parking will be $10. Additional information on parking can be found at this website Case Competitions MBA Exclusive at Howard University in Washington DC.  Registration deadline: October 23  Competition is on November 6, more information here. For additional information on case competitions, please visit this website GBCC Interview Stream Interview Stream is a new tool where you can practice your interviewing skills in front of a webcam. For questions contact the GBCC at 612-624-0011. UCard Access Form If you are having difficulty accessing the Carlson School breakout rooms or the Master's Lounge, you can complete an access request form online. If you have questions, please contact Jessica McLain Carlson IT Help Desk The Carlson IT Student Services Help Desk is located in CSOM 1-148. Please see the Computer Labs page for the computer lab hours. Email all questions or concerns to: csomhelp@umn.edu. Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore Office Hours Located in suite 1-110, the MBA Program Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop-offs. MBA Program Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:30pm Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Academic Advising Fall Hours : The office hours for academic advising during the Fall 2009 term are: Monday: 8:00am - 5:30pm (Walk-ins Only: 2:00pm - 5:00pm) Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:30pm Thursday, Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm View the Academic Advising webpage in order to view the full Fall schedule. Contact B. Bea Rajsombath, Academic Advisor, to schedule a meeting or to discuss your academic plans (612-626-9386). Business Librarian Hours Wednesdays: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Saturdays: 11:00am to 1:00pm Located in suite 1-110 or in the atrium, space-permitting. Carlson Dining and Starbucks Hours Fall 2009 Semester Hours:    Monday - Friday - Bleeker Street: 7:00am - 8:00pm - Grill & Zoca: 11:00am - 2:000pm CityKid Java Cafe: 4:00pm - 8:30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - Sunday 2:00pm - 6:00pm www.urbanventures.org Bistro Cafe (HHH): Monday - Friday:   11:30 am - 1:30 pm Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED Starbucks (2-201 HMH): Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. For location information and hours of operation, visit www.umn.edu/dining. * All dining will be closed on University holidays and will close at 2:00 p.m. the day before any holiday. .
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