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	Week of October 12, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations Top Stories In This Issue: Student Trek Applications I Corner Bar Networking Upcoming Case Competitions FEATURES 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. 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 break. Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Lunch with Dean Alison Davis-Blake Thursday, November 5 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. RSVP to mbasa@umn.edu All 10 of the 1st year MBA seats have been claimed. However, you may still request to be placed on the waiting list in case a seat opens up. 2nd year seats are still available and will be limited to students who did not attend this lunch last year. After October 18, open seats will be released according to the waitlist. RSVP is first-come, first-served to mbasa@umn.edu. Corner Bar 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. Learn more by visiting the Student Life website. Back to top>> ACADEMICS Carl N. Platou Leadership Competition Application due by Friday, October 23 MILI is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for MBA students to participate in the first annual Carl N. Platou Leadership Competition. Mr. Platou, a visionary healthcare executive was recently inducted into the 2009 Minnesota Business Hall of fame (click here for more details on his induction.) This competition was established to recognize the leadership skills and innovative thinking of an elite group of students who plan to complement their MBA education with a medical industry specialization. The competition rewards three MBA students who, in a submitted leadership statement, illustrate a high value exposition of their experiential learning or real world, firm-based project. An external review committee will determine the award winners and present $2,000 for first place; $1,000 for second place; and $500 for third place. Awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held later this fall. Please contact Jessica Haupt for more information on submission details. Case Competitions For additional information on case competitions, please visit this website 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 Corporate Recruitment Event for Students with Disabilities Tuesday, November 3, 5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Target's Global Headquarters - 1000 Nicollet Mall Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, PepsiCo, Target, Golman Sachs and Google are recruiting University of Minnesota students with disabilities. Internships and full-time positions are available in many areas. 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, and recruiters. For more information and to register, click here. Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) Brave New Workshop Monday, October 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., RM 1-147 Finance Club and Marketing Network Allianz Life Presentation Tuesday, October 13, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., RM 1-147 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. 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 Food Industry Leadership Fall Conference Tuesday, November 10 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Coffman Memorial Union The Institute for Research in Marketing at the Carlson School and the Food Industry Center are hosting the Food Industry Leadership Fall Conference. Sessions include: - Supply and Marketing Issues in Local Food Supply Chains - The Cooperative Business Model: Hip not Hippie Register for this event here. 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 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 Emergency Texts All students can register their cell phone to receive emergency texts. Please go to this link: www1.umn.edu/prepared/txtu/ 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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