BSB Weekly 10/05/09




	Week of October 5, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES The Ultimate Homecoming: A Week of Events Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 11 There are many ways to engage in the 2009 Ultimate Homecoming event this October. Check out this website for a complete listing of events and ways to participate. Senior Case Competition Winners A total of five teams competed and presented to a judging panel comprised of faculty and corporate partners. The two winning teams were: International Team: Danielle Hilson, Beth Evanson, Vincent Ruiz-Ponce, and Sam Johnmeyer Domestic Team: Josh Edgar, K.C. Huchendorf, Chad Vaske, and Sam Shaw These teams will go on to represent the Carlson School at International and National competitions for the remainder of the academic year. Enterprise Information Session Tuesday, October 13, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 2-245 Come learn more about participating in the Carlson Enterprise Programs - Brands, Funds, Ventures & Consulting. Mocktail Reception Tuesday, October 13, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School Private Dining Room Not sure how to network at a corporate reception, information session, or any other corporate event? Are you terrified about how to strike up a conversation, ask the right questions, and come prepared? Attend this event to learn how to shine at a company event! Appetizers will be served. RSVP by October 9th on The Edge under "Career Events" Securian Leadership Lecture Series Presents Orlando “Tubby” Smith Wednesday, October 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Orlando "Tubby" Smith joined the Gophers in March 2007 as the 16th Head Basketball Coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Smith came to Minnesota after having spent the past 10 seasons (1997-2007) as the head coach at the University of Kentucky. In his first season at Minnesota, Smith finished with a record of 20-14 and during the 2008-2009 season, he finished with a record of 22-11. Tickets are required for entrance into this event and lunch following the event. Carlson students can pick up their tickets in the Undergraduate Program Office, 2-190 HMH on: Monday, October 5th, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6th, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 8th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please contact bsborgs@umn.edu for further information. LeaderShape 2010! This is an exciting six-day leadership institute that will be held January 12 - 17, 2010. Apply online by October 21 at: www-s1.leadershape.org/apprd/2140/. For more information, contact Christiane Bartels or visit www.leadershape.org Honoring Women Worldwide Honoring Women Worldwide is looking for female juniors and seniors to participate as mentees throughout the 2009 - 2010 academic year. For more information about the organization, or for an application, visit: http://www.honoringwomenworldwide.org Student Mentee Qualifications: 1. First generation cross-cultural female student; junior or senior committed to grow 2. Grade point must be at or above 3.0 3. Invested in their own growth and development and the development of others 4. Desires to be in a leadership position 5. Commits to the program, follows through and desires to make a difference Please contact Nancy Stephen at 651-730-0900 or nancy@honoringwomenworldwide.org with any questions or contact Laurie Slaght to be connected with a student participant from last year. Support Group for Students Grieving the Death of a Parent or Sibling Tuesdays, 4:40 - 6:10 p.m. University Counseling & Consulting Services offers a group for students grieving the death of a parent or sibling and there are openings this semester. Members are asked to make a weekly semester commitment. Students who are interested can contact the UCCS front desk at 624-3323 to schedule a group orientation appointment and questions can be directed to Sarra Beckham-Chasnoff, at 624-3675. Carlson School on Campus Recruiting Many organizations will come to campus this fall to interview Carlson School students for full time opportunities and internships. For the list of companies, positions, and application deadlines, log in to The Edge and click the 'On-Campus Interviews' tab. Remember to take advantage of the resources offered through the Undergraduate Business Career Center (UBCC); all workshops and events are located in The Edge under Career Events. Carlson School Lockers are Available It's coat weather - want somewhere to store your stuff? Stop by the Undergraduate Program Office, Hanson Hall 2-190 to rent a locker for the academic school year. Cost is $20 (cash or check) for the academic school year; please have your student ID with you. Only full-size lockers in the basement of Wilson library are available. IT Student Services Planned IT Outage – All Day Saturday, October 24, 2009 Wireless Issues Across the University Click here for a full list of IT News, updates, trainings and more. ACADEMICS Student Scholar and Public Engagement Showcase Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - TCF Bank Stadium Celebrate research conducted by University of Minnesota undergraduate, graduate, professional, and recent 2008-09 graduates. This event will attract an audience of local colleges, high schools, corporations, and non-profits, and will serve the dual purposes of showcasing student work and providing recruitment opportunities. For more information, please contact Bill Venne (CVM) at venne025@umn.edu or 612.625.8480 and Michelle Lian-Anderson at liana001@umn.edu or 612.626.5536. Graduate and Professional School Day Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Great Hall, Coffman Union More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the Country will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate and Professional School Day. CAREER International Internship Search Info Session Tuesday, October 6, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. - Carlson School 1-143 Basics of job/internship search process for undergraduates interested in careers outside of the Twin Cities metro area. Students should attend a 1st Step Meeting before scheduling an individual appointment with advisors. National Job Search Info Session Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-135 For those wanting to work outside of the Midwest, come to this session to learn how to build a network, transition to a new city and find a job. Realities of I-Banking Job/Internship Search Thursday, October 8, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. - Carlson School 1-127 Developed and led by CSOM seniors that have had I-Banking internships. Attendees will get tips on networking, resumes, interviewing, and succeeding in the internship or job. RSVP by October 5th on The Edge. Career Panel: Government and Law Enforcement Tuesday, October 13, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Hubert Humphrey Center 215 Talk to a panel of professionals working in many interesting government and law enforcement fields. Learn about their career paths, what it requires to do their job, and why you might consider a career in any of these fields. Attend the whole event or come for as much as you can! This event is free and open to all U of M students. Feel free to bring your lunch-cookies will be served. (Note that this event is good preparation for the October 26 Government Job and Internship Fair). Please visit http://www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair for more information. Investment Careers Networking Event Wednesday, October 14, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School Private Dining Room Not sure what the difference is between buy-side and sell-side? Trying to decide between Research, Banking, Sales and Trading? Learn from a panel of I-Banking professionals about the varying roles and responsibilities that fall under the umbrella of "Investment Banking". RSVP by October 10th on The Edge under "Career Events." University of Minnesota Alumni Association Etiquette Dinner Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - McNamara Alumni Center Do you know which fork is for your salad? Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table? Should you tell someone they have food in their teeth? Join the University of Minnesota Alumni Association for the annual Etiquette Dinner and get answers to these questions and many more! To register visit www.MinnesotaAlumni.org/etiquette or email Antimony Bishop with questions. Helpful Information Session Tip: There are two ways to access information regarding the targeted student population for an information session. Through On-Campus Interviews (most efficient option): 1. Search on-campus interviews using degree criteria 2. Once you click into an interview schedule, any linked information sessions will be viewable toward the top of the screen Through Career Events: 1. Search for the event category Info Sessions 2. Click on a particular session and click on "View Employers" 3. Select "Search" on the next screen- it is unnecessary to enter criteria 4. Click on the company name that is returned 5. Within the company registration, all of the job postings that are associated with the information session will be listed. The job descriptions will contain specific degree requirements The Edge Has Opportunities! Remember to check The Edge on an ongoing basis for updates and additions! Great internship and full-time opportunities are being added every day. Log in here: carlsonschool.umn.edu/assets/131626.html INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE International Programs Study Abroad Scholarships Monday, October 5 - Thursday, October 15 Students participating in study abroad programs through the Carlson School and the Learning Abroad Center are invited to submit their online application for scholarships. Awards of up to $1500 are available. Please check our website for further information or email Deb Basarich with any questions. Spaces still open for spring 2010 exchanges! A limited number of spaces are available for the following Spring 2010 Carlson semester exchange programs: Belgium Denmark England France - Bordeaux Germany Italy - Bocconi Italy - CIMBA Netherlands Taiwan Thailand If you are interested in applying to any of these programs, please contact Kirsten Alexejun for details. The deadline to apply is October 9th. Business Abroad Expo Tuesday, October 13, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall Atrium Carlson School International Programs presents the Business Abroad Expo! Attend this exciting event and you will: learn about studying abroad in business, speak to past participants and current exchange students, get advice on financial aid and academic planning, speak with an Advisor about the application process and essay writing. More details about the Business Abroad Expo are coming soon! Mark your calendars today! For more information contact the International Programs. Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat October 23, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and October 24, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 101 University International Center, East Bank This retreat is for both international and U.S. undergraduate students who want to become more effective in international environments. (The retreat will be offered to graduate students during the Spring 2010 semester). This interactive, high-energy event becomes a living laboratory of what it takes to work with people from different cultures. Participants start friendships with people from all over the world and discover their own leadership potential. A cutting edge cross-cultural leadership model, Personal Leadership, will be used to develop participants' cross cultural skill-set that is needed for professional and personal lives in the 21st century. Space is limited, so apply online by noon on Wednesday, October 7. Email Thorunn Bjarnadottir or call at 612-626-4799 with any questions. Space is limited so hurry and apply online before October 7 at: http://www.isss1.umn.edu/leadership/BRQ.lasso Apply Now For May 2010 Programs! Priority Deadline Application is November 1 International Programs is excited to announce the launch of our May 2010 Global Enrichment programs. The May 2010 programs include MGMT 3010 in China, IBUS 4090 in Central & Eastern Europe, and HRIR 3021 in Australia. New this year: MKTG 4082 in Milan and Florence, Italy! Visit our website to learn more about these programs and the application process. Priority deadline is November 1. Congress-Bundestag Fellowship in Germany The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a fellowship for college-age students and recent graduates throughout the US who want to live, study, and intern in Germany. CBYX is funded by the US and German governments for students in all career fields, and does not require any prior German language knowledge! Applicants in business, engineering, scientific, vocational, technical, and agricultural fields are especially encouraged to apply. Participants spend a year studying and working in their fields while completely immersed in the German language and culture. Application deadline is December 1, 2009 for the program beginning in July 2010. To apply online, visit: www.cdsintl.org/cbyx Visit the International Programs webpage for a full description of events and opportunities. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Net Impact Speaker "The A-List" Non-Profit Tuesday, October 6, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-114 Come to Net Impact's next meeting at 12pm on Tuesday, October 6th to learn about "The A-List," a non-profit organization started by two of Carlson's very own students Asha Sharma and Matt Norris. "The A-List" received a $10,000 grant from Ernst and Young for winning the competition "Your World, Your Vision" in which five Carlson students submitted the winning business plan for the "The A-List" non-profit organization. "The A-List" has a strategic partnership with Champions for Youth to impact Brooklyn Park Youth in three areas: entrepreneurship, education, and personal growth. Please join us to learn more about this outstanding non-profit organization and for further information please visit Net Impact at www.tc.umn.edu/~impact or impact@umn.edu. Green Biz: Coca-Cola Speaker Tuesday, October 6, 4:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-126 Please join Green Biz this Tuesday, October 6th, to hear a representative from Coca-Cola discuss their green initiatives. Many companies, including larger companies like Coca-Cola, are taking steps to make a positive impact on our environment. Please join us this Tuesday in CSOM L-126 to listen and gain insight on Coke's green projects. For more information, please email greenbiz@umn.edu. Y-Immersion Trip Leaders Wanted Applications accepted through October 15 - University YMCA The Immersion program sends college students on service trips over winter and spring break to locations across the country and around the world in order to engage themselves in social justice and environmental issues and receive leadership skills, cultural awareness, and further education on their issues. Immersion is a group of students who empower their peers to go out into their world and build leadership skills and business acumen, form new friendships and values, and make differences that would not otherwise be possible. The participants of an Immersion trip bring their experiences back to Minnesota and share their knowledge to benefit the community. The application is posted on the website or email Y-Immersion@YMCAmpls.org with questions. Priority will be given to applicants whose materials are received by October 8th. Career and Internship Fair Grants for Carlson Organizations Applications can be found at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/grant The Carlson School's Career and Internship Fair Committee would like to make a portion of the proceeds from the Career and Internship Fair available to official Carlson School undergraduate student organizations. Grants will range in amount from $500 - $2,000 and are intended to provide financial support for activities that both build Corporate Partnership with the Carlson School and that are available to, and inclusive of, ALL CARLSON SCHOOL STUDENTS (in addition to club members). Please e-mail Jennifer Shofner by November 2nd with a completed application. Visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS Lime Fall Recruitment Event for University of Minnesota Students with Disabilities Tuesday, November 3, 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. - Target Global Headquarters, 1000 Nicollet Mall Lime represent a fresh approach in the disability talent space. Students with all disabilities are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about what your future can hold, and network in a more intimate setting with business lines, recruiters and Lime. You’ll also hear first-hand from others who have been in your place and realized success. Transportation will be provided from the University of Minnesota campus. For more information, and to RSVP, please visit www.limeconnect.com/upcoming-events.html. Be sure to request any accommodation with your RSVP. A light dinner will be provided. KPMG Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons Tuesdays, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-127 Attention Accounting and/or MIS majors! Do you have an interest in working in public accounting but want more information? Do you want to learn more about opportunities at KPMG? Please feel free to stop by during office hours or set up an appointment with Sarah directly to guarantee a time slot. For more information, please contact Sarah. PricewaterhouseCoopers Office Hours PricewaterhouseCoopers will host on campus office hours throughout the fall! Stop by and learn more about PwC! Thursday, October 15, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-127 Friday, November 6, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-127 Thursday, November 12, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-127 Friday, November 20 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-142 For more information, contact Rachel Gordon or visit Pricewaterhouse Coopers website. Submit Content to the BSB Weekly on or before each Tuesday for print the following Monday in the BSBweekly. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


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