BSB Weekly 10/19/09




	Week of October 19, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Net Impact Speaker on Moral Capitalism Tuesday, October 20, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 2-219 Stephen B. Young is the Global Executive Director of the Caux Round Table, an international network of experienced business leaders who advocate a principled approach to global capitalism. He has recently published Moral Capitalism, a well-received book written as a guide to use of the Caux Round Table ethical and socially responsible Principles for Business. He was formerly Dean of the Hamline University School of Law and Assistant Dean of Harvard Law School. He has a BA from Harvard College and earned his law degree at Harvard Law School. Change U! Apply to become a 2010 Orientation Leader! As an Orientation Leader you will help implement Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation and the 2010 Welcome Week! Additionally, Orientation Leaders will work as a team to recruit and train a volunteer team of over 400 Welcome Week Leaders. You will receive exceptional training that will challenge and motivate you through extensive personal development experiences. The position is an excellent way to gain valuable leadership experience, develop interpersonal skills, meet motivated and exciting people and make a difference in the lives of thousands of new students! To learn more about this exciting campus leadership role visit former Orientation Leaders at the following locations: •Tuesday, October 20th from 11am 1pm in 302 Coffman Memorial Union •Thursday, October 22nd from 12pm 2pm in the Appleby Hall Welcome Center •Monday, October 26th from 11am 1pm in 235 Blegen Hall •Tuesday, October 27th from 12pm 2 pm in 302 Coffman Memorial Union If you are interested in applying, applications are on-line along with more information about the position at www.ofyp.umn.edu. The application deadline is Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by 4:30p.m. 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. Carlson Goes to Work Saturday, October 24, 8:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall Atrium Non-profits throughout the Twin Cities are opening their doors for Carlson students to learn how to use their business skills to make an impact on the community. Sponsored by Net Impact: Carlson Undergraduate Chapter, this event will feature free food, networking with business professionals, and most importantly, a day of service and learning. Talk to your student organization to learn how to get involved. Scared about Your Future Major or Career? Attend Future Fright Week November 2 - 5! Ease your fears about choosing a major and career by attending a Future Fright Week informational session. You will hear from faculty and professionals in the industry about major and career possibilities. See the listing of informational sessions below and plan to attend all or as much of a session as you are able, and as many as you would like! Please sign up for these sessions on The Edge. If you have any registration problems, stop by the Undergraduate Business Career Center (2-180 Hanson Hall) and meet with a Peer Career Coach. Casual dress is acceptable for these sessions. Accounting (2 sessions available; each session will provide the same information) Tuesday, November 3, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-114 Thursday, November 5, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-111 Entrepreneurial Management Thursday, November 5, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 2-245 Finance and Finance & Risk Management Insurance (2 sessions available; each session will provide the same information) Monday, November 2, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Wednesday, November 4, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-109 Human Resources & Industrial Relation Wednesday, November 4, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-106 International Business Tuesday, November 3, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-111 Management Information Systems Monday, November 2, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-102 Marketing (2 sessions available; each session will provide the same information) Tuesday, November 3, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 2-245 Wednesday, November 4, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 2-245 Public / Nonprofit Management Wednesday, November 4, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Carlson School 2-219 Supply Chain & Operations Management Monday, November 2, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-105 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 Wireless Issues Update Carlson School IT has been working with NTS to help identify and communicate the problems and they are aware that the middle part of the day, our peak time, is when both of our buildings experience issues. Click here for a full list of IT News, updates, trainings and more. ACADEMICS Info Sessions: The Requirements to become a CPA in Minnesota Monday, October 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School 1-149 Tuesday, October 27, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School L-114 Interested in becoming a CPA? Nick Biondich, Accounting Department faculty member, will discuss the requirements that must be met to earn the CPA designation in Minnesota. Free pizza and pop will be provided! CAREER Edge On-Campus Recruiting Tips As on-campus recruiting continues, the Undergraduate Career Center has a couple of tips for students using on-campus postings: - Remember to check the Application Method. Many companies are requiring students to apply BOTH by The Edge and their company website. - Do not rely 100% on Acceptance/Decline e-mails from The Edge. Remember to frequently check the "My Task List" on your Edge account homepage to see if you've been selected. 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. Peer Career Coach Email Resume Review Undergraduate Business Career Center - Hanson Hall 2-180 The Peer Career Coaches are accepting resumes via email for review at resume@umn.edu! It is preferred that students only send resumes if they have completed BA3000. Resumes will be reviewed within 2-3 business days and comments returned to students electronically. This service is available to current Carlson School students only and students with limited resume building knowledge are still encouraged to come in to speak with a Peer Career Coach. Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers Monday, October 26, 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 1-143 Learn to research market data to know what you're worth, how to negotiate offers, and what factors to consider when evaluating job offers. For more information, contact Katie Selby. Community Leadership Intern Program Applications Due October 30 Interested in interning with a non-profit? The Community Leadership Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to intern at a local non-profit organization during spring semester while gaining professional experience, leadership skills, making a difference your community and earning six upper division academic credits. More information and applications can be found on our website www.uymn.org or email y-interns@ymcampls.org. 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 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. Email Thorunn Bjarnadottir or call at 612-626-4799 with any questions. Space is limited so hurry and apply online 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. 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 Green Biz: Did You Know? Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-126 Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 mature trees, 7,000 gallons of water, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil, and 4,100 kilowatt-hours of electricity - enough energy to power the average American home for five months. And, just 48% of office paper is recovered for recycling (EPA, 2008). Please consider this and take action! As our generation moves into the workforce we are capable of taking the initiative and making changes to decrease our environmental footprint. Please join Green Biz every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in Carlson School L-126 to learn more. Business Board needs a Sophomore Representative! Wednesday, October 21, 5:30 p.m. - Hanson Hall L-100 Business Board is holding elections for a Sophomore Representative position on October 21. No prior Business Board involvement is required to run for the position! Elections involve a short, two-minute speech about the candidate's qualifications before voting takes place. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the Carlson School and gain important leadership experience. Email Mike Chlipala with any questions or attend meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in HMH L-100 to learn more. 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. Marketing Career Night hosted by PSE Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Carlson School Dining Room Join us for a night exploring marketing, sales, promotions, and advertising careers with professionals in the business. Various organizations including General Mills, Target, and Polaris will be present for excellent networking possibilities. Free food will be provided! Welcome to all students. For more information, contact Lindsay Hansen. 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. PricewaterhouseCoopers Office Hours PricewaterhouseCoopers will host on campus office hours throughout the fall! Stop by and learn more about PwC! 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? Please call 612-624-3313. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students