Registration
Registration for spring semester 2008 begins on:
- Class of 2008, November 6th at 1:00pm
- Class of 2009, November 8th at noon.
First Annual Black Graduate Business Student Alliance (BGBSA) Conference! Saturday November 10, 2007, 8:30pm-12:30pm
The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management Black Graduate Business Students Alliance cordially invites you to their First Annual Conference: "Diversity in Corporate America." Featuring notable panelists representing the NBMBAA and some major Corporations (Best Buy, Target, Cargill, Boston Scientific, General Mills and the Carlson Group of Companies)
Venue: The Carlson School of Management, rm 2-260
321 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Please RSVP to Matthew Branson: brans036@umn.edu
Cerebration: Transcending Boundaries
The Global Business Plan Competition hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Registration period- October 29-November 19, 2007 http://nus.edu.sg/cerebration
The competition gives participants the opportunity to work on live cases based on 3 Asian companies (the Case Sponsors) that are seeking ideas for overseas expansion. The competition begins with registration, where participants form a team and choose their preferred Case Sponsor based on the Case Summaries on our website. At the close of the registration period, complete Case Studies are mailed to all participating teams based on which they will write comprehensive business plans and compete for a chance for a fully paid trip to Singapore
and present their strategy to their chosen Case Sponsor.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Commencement 2008 www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/commencement
The Carlson School of Management will hold its commencement ceremony for graduate programs on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:00am. Jeff Greenfield, host of the PBS series CEO Exchange and senior analyst for CBS News, will deliver the keynote address. Further details and invitations for the commencement ceremony will come from the program office later in spring.
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!
2nd Annual International Quiz Bowl November 13th, 12:00 - 1:00pm Carlson Atrium
Test your knowledge of the world! Carlson's Office of International Programs is looking for 10 teams of six individuals. Each team will have faculty and/or staff and students. Team members will work together to answer a series of questions. Organize your friends and coworkers soon and submit your name or those will be on your team - (you do not have to be part of a team to participate - individuals are encouraged to sign up) to Anita Stiles by November 1st. Prizes will be given to the winning team. For more information, please contact Anita Stiles at astiles@umn.edu. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
GLOBE Festival of Cultures & Carlson Business Exchange Fair November 11th, 12:00 - 1:00pm, Carlson Atrium
Sample delicious dishes from all corners of the globe and meet students at the Carlson School from partner universities around the world. Vegetarian options will be available.
CAREER
Deloitte Consulting Office Hours - 1st Year MBA's - Friday, November 16th
- Friday, November 30th 15-min time slots are available from 9 am - 5pm.
Carlson School of Management, Room 1-124
Students who sign up will meet with a Deloitte practitioner to ask questions about Deloitte, consulting in general, internship opportunities, interviewing, our experiences, or whatever! Must sign up on CARS, under "On-campus postings" and "Deloitte Consulting Office Hours." www.cars.csom.umn.edu
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.
Understanding Work Visas Monday, November 12th, 11:30am - 12:30pm
John Medeiros will discuss visa options and requirements for work authorization. Session will be held in Humphrey 25. Open to 1st and 2nd year students. Contact gbccmail@umn.edu to RSVP for this optional event.
Sales for the Non-Salesperson Tuesday Nov 13th
4:00-4:30 networking , 4:30-5:45 speaker
Carlson Private Dinning Room
What does it take to be successful at selling? This series will help us non-salespeople learn what it takes.
RSVP to James Kahl, jkahl@umn.edu
Reminder:1st year MBA students
Mock interviews begin November 13. Do not forget the time and date you signed up for on CARS. You do not want to miss your mock interview! Contact gbccmail@umn.edu with any questions.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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.
First Tuesday
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
11:30am - 1:00pm Speaker: Steve Leuthold, Chairman of the Leuthold Group and Leuthold Weeden Capital Management, LLC, and President and Portfolio Manager for Leuthold Funds, Inc.
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
November advance registration is required by Thursday, November 1, 2007 for the advance rate of $28. After November 1, 2007, all attendees may use walk-in registration as space allows at $35 per person. Refund cancellations are required by Friday, November 2, 2007. Please note the new policy. Lunch by D'Amico and parking in the Washington Avenue ramp are included in the registration fee. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:50 a.m.
Click here to register for this event and for more information on the speaker.
Changing Times: Leadership Studies and the Leadership Industry Thursday, November 8, 2007 7:30 pm
Barbara Kellerman, a leadership professor from Harvard University's Center for Public Leadership, will talk at the Carlson School's 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue South in Minneapolis. She will share her observations on how the study of leadership, the pedagogy of leadership, and the money-making leadership industry have evolved over the past 25 years. Kellerman's speech is sponsored by the Center for Integrative Leadership as part of the 2007 Leadership Scholarship Conference. Though the general conference is not open to the public, this speech is free and all are invited.
Please RSVP to Sara Radjenovic at radje002@umn.edu or (612) 624-8913.
Elite Eight Case Competition - Hosted by the Carlson School of Management. This competition brings together top brand management students, professionals and academics from across the country for a three-day competition and discussion series highlighting the challenges facing brand managers in today’s competitive marketplac. Competition will be November 15-17 with optional interviews scheduled November 18. See the 2007 detailed schedule for more information.
Tools & Resources
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday(Sept. - May) 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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