BSB Weekly 10/26/09




	Week of October 26, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Get your ‘M’ poster! Posters are now available of the Class of 2013 ‘M’ photo taken at TCF Bank Stadium during Welcome Week at the Pride & Spirit event. These posters are available at many of the Printing Services Copy Centers (Coffman, St. Paul, West Bank, and Carlson) for only $2! Copy center information can be found at http://www.printing.umn.edu/centers/locations.htm. You may also order t-shirts and mouse pads with the image at the copy centers. If you have questions about poster, contact Bill O’Connor in Orientation & First-Year Programs (oconn301@umn.edu). 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: Monday, October 26, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Blegen Hall 235 Tuesday, October 27, 12:00 - ¬2:00 p.m. - Coffman Memorial Union 302 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 2 by 4:30 p.m. 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 (http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge) by clicking on Career Events and searching Future Fright Week. 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 Securian Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, November 5, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Gloria Perez is President and CEO of Jeremiah Program, a broad-based collaborative community initiative based in the Twin Cities and focused on assisting low-income single women and their young children. Gloria joined Jeremiah Program in May of 1998 following her role as Executive Director of Casa de Esperanza, a domestic violence agency in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In November 2009, Gloria will receive the Unsung Hero Award from WomenVenture at their annual conference. Free lunch will be provided following the event. Contact bsborgs@umn.edu with any questions. Diversity Networking Reception Thursday, November 19, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Radisson University Hotel, University Ballroom The Office for Equity and Diversity is pleased to host the first annual Diversity Networking Reception for diverse undergraduate students. Students who attend the event will have the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers across the Twin Cities metro who are interested in a diverse workforce. Undergraduate student who identify with one or more of the populations served by the Office for Equity and Diversity (students of color, GLBT students, women, and students with disabilities) are invited to attend. The networking reception is free of charge for students but registration is strongly encouraged and space is limited. More information and event registration is available online at www.academic.umn.edu/equity/DNR2009.html or contact Patti Neiman at 612-625-4956 or p-neim@umn.edu. 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. IT Student Services Click here for a full list of IT News, updates, trainings and more. ACADEMICS Academic Deadlines The last date to withdraw from a fall semester class is November 2. No approval is required. A "W" will be recorded on the transcript. If you need to withdraw from a class after this date, you must file a petition with the Scholastic Committee in the Undergraduate Program office. Withdraws will be considered based on extenuating circumstances such as medical, family emergency, or other events that are out of your control. If no extenuating circumstances exist, you may choose to use your "one time only late withdraw," which must be requested no later than the last day of class, December 16th. Please see: http://onestop.umn.edu/registration/change/index.html for the complete deadline schedule. 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! The Politics of Public Confessions by Perpetrators of State Violence Friday, October 30, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - St. Paul Student Center, Minnesota Commons Global Network Association of Minnesota The presentation, based on the book of "Unsettling accounts: Neither Truth nor Reconciliation in Confessions of State Violence" (2008), questions whether such confession do settle accounts. This presentation will explore those questions by looking at some of the videotape clips of confessions in Argentina and South Africa. For registration or more information, please go to http://www.tc.umn.edu/~gnam/events.html. Lunch will be provided. Supply Chain Management Students: Scholarship Available Application period opens between January 4, 2010 and closes February 19, 2010 The Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is pleased to work with the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in the promotion of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program. The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in partnership with the ISM R. Gene Richter Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 U.S. dollars to individuals seeking education in the area of supply management or supply chain management for the 2010-2011 academic year. Eligible students will be entering their senior year and must be enrolled full time in an accredited supply management or supply chain management program with the intention of specializing in the supply management profession. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, high ethical standards, and potential to become a future leader in the procurement field. Please contact Janis Kellerman at 800/888-6276 extension 3023 or at jkellerman@ism.ws with any questions. For additional information, please see our websites at http://www.ism.ws/education/content2.cfm?ItemNumber=7781 or www.richterfoundation.org. 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. 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 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 Business Board: Roundtable Discussion with Bob Ruekert and Mary Maus Kosir Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Carlson School 1-143 Business Board will be hosting Bob Ruekert, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, and Mary Maus Kosir, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, in a roundtable discussion. Come to hear important insights into the undergraduate program and ask any important questions that you may have. Learn about changes and improvements that affect you! Food will be provided. Women In Business Meeting Wednesday, October 28, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. – Hanson Hall 1-111 Women in Business will be hosting Heather Benson from Ameriprise Financial. She will be speaking about social media. Pizza Luce lunch will be provided! You can also become a member for a low fee of $25 for the year. WIB offers may events and leadership opportunities for its members, such as: volunteer, social, and networking events; a spring philanthropic event; winter break trek to Chicago; and the opportunity to be on planning committees for the events and Carlson's Women's Leadership Conference. 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


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