October 29th, 2007

FEATURES

Elite Eight Volunteers Sign-Up Deadline Extended!
Sign-Up Deadline - Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The Elite Eight Committee is looking for volunteers for its Brand Management Case Competition being held November 15 - 17. Students can volunteer for either the Hosting Committee or Planning Committee. This is a great opportunity for students to meet people from other business schools such as Michigan, Kellogg, and UCLA, as well as have the opportunity to network with sponsor companies such as SC Johnson, Best Buy, and General Mills. Volunteers are asked to sign up no later than October 31 in the MBA Student Affairs Office. Email elite8@umn.edu for more information.

Worldwide Opportunities with MBA Enterprise Corps
Deadline to Apply October 31st!
For more information and to apply, please contact Abby Pinto, apinto@umn.edu, 612-626-7669.

PhD Programs Recruiting Event
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
 4:30pm - 6:30pm in the Executive Center, Rm 2-260R
 - Faculty Panel Discussion, 4:30-5:30 pm 
 - Information Fair, 5:30-6:30 pm

If you're interested in a *full-time* PhD degree in Business Administration (6 areas of concentration) or Human Resources and Industrial Relations, please plan to attend.
TO REGISTER:  see the PhD Program website at: www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/phd.

International Photo Contest
Deadline for final submission: November 1
Do you have an eye for travel and photography? Enter our International Photo Contest which is one of several events hosted by Carlson's Office of International Programs. Please click here further details. Prizes will be given for each category. Contact Deirdre Opp for more information, dopp@umn.edu

Elective Fest
Thursday November 1st.
Fall Elective Fest for Full-Time MBA students will be held from 11:45 - 1:00 in 2-260Z. Faculty will be on hand to answer questions regarding classes. Dress is business casual, no jeans.

Fall Information Sessions
- Oct 29, International Programs, 12pm -1pm, rm 1-147
- Oct 29, Marketing, Finance, and Consulting Academic Advising Open Houses, 3:45-5:45, 2-260R (find out more about these career tracks)
- Oct 30, Funds Enterprise, 12pm -1pm, rm 1-147
- Oct 30, Supply Chain and Operations and Info Technology Academic Open House, 3:45-5:45, 2-260R (find out more about these career tracks)
- Oct 31, Registration info session, 11:30 - 12:00, 1-147 (optional, for questions on the registration process)
- Nov 6, New Product Business Development Enterprise, 11:45 - 1:00, 1-147

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Registration
Registration for spring semester 2008 begins on:
- Class of 2008, November 6th at 1:00pm
- Class of 2009, November 8th at noon.

International Programs Walk In Advising Hours
Monday - Thursday,1:00pm - 4:00pm
The International Programs office offers weekly walk-in advising hours during the semester to assist you in your study abroad planning. We are excited to offer walk in advising Monday through Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00 PM. Stop in to CSOM 4-104 to learn more!

Reminder:  No signs, posters or flyers may be taped to the walls, pillars, windows, elevators, or bathroom stalls of the Carlson School. Bulletin boards are available for general postings.  Signs announcing events or providing directions should be displayed on easels. Signs that are not in compliance will be removed.  For additional details on the posting policy, please see:
http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page5011.aspx

CAREER

Case Interview Day for 1st year MBA's
Friday, November 9th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
New to Case Interviewing? This session will help you prepare and practice for these types of interviews. Features a guest speaker, a demonstration, and opportunity to practice. Held in room 2-215. Contact gbccmail@umn.edu for questions.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Net Impact Lunch Speaker Series
Wednesday October 31, 12 PM
Making Money is Hard . . . and Giving it Away Isn't Easy, Either: Why Target Gives Away $3 million a week to the Community. Lisa Campbell and Heidi Weaver from Target Community Relations. Email Ben Schein for more information, bschein@umn.edu
website: www.netimpactmn.org

Carlson Consulting Club Networking Event
Friday, November 2, 2007
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Please join us at the Times Bar & Cafe for an opportunity to reconnect with your peers, network with current 1st year and 2nd year Carlson MBA students, and Twin Cities business leaders in consulting, business development, strategy, and general management.
Location: The Times Bar & Cafe, 201 E. Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served courtesy of the Consulting Club. For inquiries, please contact business consulting@mnbaa.org. We hope to see you there!

MBA Christian Thought Lecture
Tuesday, November 6th (CSOM 1-136),7:00pm
Christian MBA students, faculty, and friends will come together for food, interaction, and thoughtful conversations with fellow MBA leaders at Carlson. Featured speaker, Pete Lackey, Campus Minister at the MacLaurin Institute will speak to us about the theological background for faith and business. Since we are planning food, please RSVP to mbafellowship@gmail.com.

Panel Discussion on India:
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Room 2-206
You are invited to join the Asian Business Student Association, business professionals, and professors at the University of Minnesota in a lively discussion regarding India and its economy. Learn about challenges and lesson learned in regards to doing business in this country.
Indian appetizers and beverages will be served
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 31, 2007 by email at absa@umn.edu

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