October 19, 2009

Events

Week of October 19, 2009

Features | Student Affairs I Academics
Career | Clubs & Organizations

FEATURES

MBA Enterprise Corps
Application Deadline: October 23
Looking to make a difference with your MBA? The MBA Enterprise Corps seeks graduates and recent alumni for international volunteer assignments. Gain significant international management experience, a living stipend, student loan support and more. Click here for more information or email Abby Pinto

Get Involved! Have Your Voice Heard
Leadership Advisory Board- Call for Nominations
The Part-Time MBA Leadership Advisory Board is currently accepting applications to fill upcoming vacancies. The Board serves as a liaison between the students and Carlson School leadership and acts as a strategic advisory board to improve the quality, value, and community of the program. To learn more about the board and to download an application, visit their website. Deadline October 30th.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Wireless Issues Update
Carlson School IT has been working with NTS to help identify and communicate the problems with wireless. They are aware that the middle part of the day, our peak time, is when both buildings experience issues. Contact Corrie Bozung with any questions or comments.

Dinner with Dean Alison Davis-Blake
Tuesday, November 17, 4:45 - 5:45 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 Part-Time MBA students to gather over dinner to informally discuss the academic year, school updates, and other topics. Dinner will be provided. Seating will be limited to students who did not attend this dinner last year. RSVP is first-come, first-served to mbasa@umn.edu

Saturday Game Day Parking Update
The parking attendants were misinformed about the changes to the hang tags. There will not be any changes to the current system and you will continue to use your yellow hang tag for Game Day parking.

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ACADEMICS

Spring 2010 Registration Queue
Appointments will be sent via email to your University email accounts on Monday, October 19, 2009. Please note your queue date and start time to ensure that you register on time. Course schedules are available by clicking here.

Spring 2010 Queue Information
Queue Number & Start Date            Range of Credits Left in
#1 November 10                                     0-10
#2 November 12                                    11-20
#3 November 16                                    21-30
#4 November 19                                    31-40
#5 November 23                                     41+
*Please note that each queue begins at 11:15 a.m. IMPORTANT: If you feel that you have been placed in an incorrect queue, please contact Peter Woxland no later than November 2, 2009.

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.

The Leadership Advisory Board offers Peer Advising
LAB members will be on hand to assist you with questions on course electives, course load balance, emphases, etc. based on their experience in the program. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. Students will be in breakout rooms 1-133 and 1-134 from 4:40 - 5:40 p.m. on the following dates:
- Wednesday, November 4
- Monday, November 9
- Tuesday, November 10
- Monday, November 18
- Tuesday, November 19.

ElectiveFest
Wednesday, November 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Carlson Atrium
Join the MBA Program Office in the Carlson Atrium for ElectiveFest. This is an excellent opportunity to talk to Faculty about their class, your interests and how the two may intersect. You can learn about what electives are being offered for Spring 2010.

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CAREER

Boston Scientific Fall Networking Reception

Wednesday, October 21, 5:00 p.m. - 7: 00 p.m., Carlson PDR
Come network with Carlson Alumni working at Boston Scientific at this informal, early evening reception. Learn more about the Twin Cities-based Cardiac Rhythm Management and Interventional Cardiology divisions, as well as career and internship opportunities. Food and beverages will be served. Contact the GBCC for more information on this event.

Negotiating a Job Offer
Tuesday, October 27, 4:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m., Rm 2-207
When receiving a job offer, what is negotiable? How do I prepare for negotiation? What information do I need going into the negotiation? This session will help answer these questions and will consist of a short presentation, demonstration, and hands-on practice role plays.

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.

Your Job Search Business Plan
What drives business success? There are many things of course, but a fundamental cornerstone of most success is a well constructed business plan with sound strategies and action steps. Many students forgo the business planning aspect of the job search, believing that being "open" to any opportunity is the best strategy during a down economy. It isn't. The best job search begins with a plan that includes an analysis of your strengths and talents. From this, you can determine your top 1-3 target positions, and preferred industries and companies within those industries in priority order. Finally develop concrete action steps and quantified goals (such as network with 3 individuals from contact list by Oct. 21). The plan will help you to work through your prioritized industries and companies in a systematic and efficient manner. Consider partnering with a fellow student so that you are accountable to each other and stay on task. The GBCC has resources for creating such a plan, including prioritized industry and company lists. The Coaches can work with you to create the best job search business plan for your unique circumstances.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations.

Succeeding as a Female Entrepreneur
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m., Nicollet Island Inn
A limited number of female entrepreneurship students are welcome to attend a complimentary dinner in the Fireside Room of the Nicollet Island Inn to discuss the challenges and keys to success for female entrepreneurs. Joining serial entrepreneur Carly Abdo to lead the discussion will be Monica Nassif (founder of Caldrea) and Diana Carter (co-founder of Summit Mortgage Corporation). RSVP Required.

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Remember to check the Events Calendar for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School.

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.

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. Learn more by visiting the Student Life website.

Case Competitions
For information on case competitions, please visit this website

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 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

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.

Emergency Texts
All students can register their cell phone to receive emergency texts. Please go to this link: www1.umn.edu/prepared/txtu/

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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