January 14th, 2008

FEATURES

MBA Final Case Competition Results
The MBA core faculty and staff would like to congratulate the winners of the 2007 MBA Final Case Competition. This year's case was investigating Medical Tourism with OptumHealth a division of United Health. Members of the winning team include: Ryan Breisach, Erin Hubbard, Aaron Patnode, John Reed, and Junhua Shang. Congratulations!

Office Hours during Winter Break
Hours will be from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Extended office hours will be offered again at the beginning of the new semester, Tuesday, January 22nd.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Classes on Caucus Night - February 5, 2008
State law, Section 202A.19, Subdivision 3, gives the Board of Regents the authority to allow classes and other events to be held on caucus night.  At its December 2005 meeting, the Board of Regents approved a resolution authorizing the University to schedule classes on caucus night, classes scheduled to meet on caucus night are scheduled with the clear expectation that instructors will make reasonable accommodations for students who will be attending their party caucus.

2nd Year MBA Fellowships:
Applications are now being accepted for fellowships that will be award to students in Fall 2008 and spring 2009.  Please see the following website to apply for the fellowships: http://www.csom.umn.edu/Page4496.aspx   This website contains all necessary information on how and when to apply.  Please be aware that the fellowships only cover the cost of tuition, if you have a full tuition waiver then you will not be eligible for these fellowships.  Application materials should be submitted to Stephanie Nichols by January 28, 2008. Award letters will be put in your mailbox to applicants in March 2008. Letters will also be put in mailboxes for students who are not selected for awards.

CAREER

Consulting Opportunities!
The Management & Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) for Nonprofit's and the Management Assistance Program (MAP) for Small Businesses are looking for full and part-time graduate students to work on projects during the Spring 2008 semester. Applications are due by Friday, January 25. Visit our website at www.bced.umn.edu to apply online. If you have any questions, please contact Nedy Windham: windh003@umn.edu 612-625-2053.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Host an event in recognition of National Celebrate Diversity Month!
April is National Celebrate Diversity Month and the Office of Diversity Initiatives would like to extend an invitation to student groups within the Carlson School of Management to host an event celebrating diversity.  Limited funds are available to Carlson School student groups to host  an event. Request funding by submitting a one page event proposal including proposed date, topic, sponsoring student group,  brief event description and  estimated budget  to mcca0375@umn.edu by Friday, February 1st.

Dialogue on the Intersections of Faith and Sexuality
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 2:30-4:30 p.m.
2-101 Hasselmo Hall (near Coffman Union)
A conversation focusing on Faith and Sexuality, what are the prominent and pressing questions, complexities, contradictions, and collisions of faith and sexuality? In addition to issues of sexual identity and expression, faith and sexuality also intersect and sometimes collide over sexual practice and purpose. Join University faculty, students and staff members in a probing and thought-provoking dialogue on the intersections of belief, morality, ethics, and human sexuality. Space is limited, please RSVP to: oed@umn.edu -OR- 612.624.0594

Asian Business Student Association Elections
We are looking for officers to head ABSA next year.  All positions are open, except Website Designer and Undergrad Rep.  Please email absa@umn.edu, or go to umn-absa.org

Plan and Promote a Carlson School Event
Tuesday, Feb. 5th, 2:30pm to 4pm
Rm 2-260R
All student leaders who plan events for student groups or organizations are invited and encouraged to attend.The workshop will include presentations from the events, marketing, communications, and IT teams. No need to RSVP. Refreshments will be served

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