FEATURES

DTC Advertising: Is it Good for Your Health?
Monday, October 8, 2007,4:45 pm -5:15 pm
Carlson Room 2-228
Dr. Schommer will discuss the topic of Direct to Consumer Advertising in the pharmaceutical industry and the controversies surrounding it. Dr. Schommer's research is in the investigation of problem solving and decision making related to the provision, use, & evaluation of drug products and pharmacist services. His work is grounded in health behavior theories; decision-making theories; cognitive, social, and behavioral psychology; and marketing models of organizational and consumer behavior.
Contact: Stacy Eichenlaub, eich0063@umn.edu

Thrivent Habitat for Humanity Build
Friday, October 12th, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans invites 2nd year MBA students to join a team, including CSOM alumni, on a Thrivent Builds Homes site for a day of hard work and great fun. 9 spots available-first come, first serve! 1st year MBA students welcome if we have available spots; a waiting list will be kept. Please reply to Angie Williams at will2263@umn.edu

MBA Christian Thought Lecture
Wednesday, October 17th, 7:00 PM
Carlson Room 1-113
Our featured speaker, L. J. "Sam" Helgerson, local business consultant as well as adjunct professor from Bethel University, will speak to us on his specialty, incorporating faith into business leadership. You won't be disappointed with his thoughtful and interactive discussion. Come build genuine relationships with Carlson MBA students through food (Yes, we'll have dinner for you!) and thoughtful conversations.
www.mbafellowship.com
Contact: mbafellowship@gmail.com

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Registration for spring 2008
Registration for spring will be on the following dates: Nov 6 at 1:00 for the class of 2008 and Nov 8 at noon for the class of 2009. Students should start reviewing information on the web registration page: http://www.csom.umn.edu/Page4332.aspx In addition, an e-mail will be sent to both classes with more details. If you should have questions or if you would like to schedule an appoint to find out more contact Stephanie Nichols, s-nich@umn.edu

SPAM and your email account
On occasion you may notice email arriving to your account that is unsolicited (e.g. notices from Bank of America, PayPal, or foreign correspondence). These messages are junk email and are most likely fraudulent. Please delete these messages. You may also reset the levels of your spam filters at: https://www.umn.edu/dirtools?which=show&form=incoming

ACADEMIC

Graduate Student Panel on Short-Term Study Abroad
Tuesday, October 9, 4:45 pm -5:45 pm
Thinking about studying abroad? Interested in a Global Enrichment Elective program in spring or summer 2008? Please join us for a panel discussion with past participants of GEE programs in Vienna, Lyon, Brussels, London, Copenhagen and Cologne. Come with your questions!
Website: www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms
Contact: Abby Pinto, apinto@umn.edu

Study Abroad Scholarships Available!
Are you studying abroad over Winter Session or Spring Semester? Would you like to apply for scholarships?

Scholarships will be accepted online from October 1- October 15, 2007. Please visit our website for detailed information, and for the link to the online application.

International Programs Launches New May Program!
International Programs is excited to announce a new program for May 2008 - Ethics Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility - A Scandinavian Approach. This program will include pre-departure classes during Spring Term B, and then travel overseas to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark from May 19 - 30, 2008. The application deadline is December 1, 2007. Please visit our website for additional information.

China Seminar: Doing Business in China
International Programs is excited to announce a new program for May 2008 - China Seminar: Doing Business in China. This program will include pre-departure classes during Spring Term B, and then travel overseas to Shanghai, China from May 19 - 30, 2008. The application deadline is December 1, 2007. Please visit our website for additional information.
Contact: Deirdre Opp, dopp@umn.edu

CAREER

Worldwide Opportunities with MBA Enterprise Corps
The MBA Enterprise Corps deploys recently graduated MBA's from top business schools for long-term volunteer assignments around the world. Its goal is to encourage growth in developing nations and emerging economies. Corps volunteers work with clients in a variety of areas: strategic planning, marketing, operations, finance and entrepreneurship. Benefits to volunteers include extensive training, a monthly living allowance, student loan deferment assistance and more.

Apply now for assignments starting January 2008 and July 2008! For more information and to apply, please contact Abby Pinto, apinto@umn.edu, 612-626-7669.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Networking Opportunity through TAG
If you are interested in learning more about the TAG (Twenty-something's And Graduates) program through Hillel: The Jewish Student Center at the University of Minnesota, please contact Stephanie Goldner at slgoldner@tagmn.org or visit the website at www.ujews.com One of TAG's initiatives is a Professional Development Series where we combine a speaker who addresses a topic that’s relevant to grad students such as financial investment strategies, or work/life balance along with a social activity. Although TAG is a Jewish group, anyone is welcome to participate.

Common Grounds is taking applications for its
2007- 08 season!
Common Grounds is a student-led organization that provides a forum for graduate students at the University of Minnesota's law, business and policy schools to meet with each other and with local leaders to discuss current issues that cut across private, nonprofit, and government sectors. Common Grounds provides a space for students to try this unique and increasingly important type of collaboration. It's also a great chance to meet community leaders and student leaders from other West Bank schools. Click the following link for more information: Common Grounds

* Common Grounds is extending its deadline for
applications until Thursday, October 11 at 7:00, not
October 4 as originally scheduled.
  * The first Common Grounds meeting will be held
Monday, October 29 from 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning,
not October 22 as originally planned.

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