January 28th, 2008

FEATURES

1st Year MBA Students - Carlson School Enterprises!
Application deadline is Tuesday, February 5th, at 12:00pm! Applications available at the MBA Office Front Desk. All Enterprise open house/info sessions will be held on January 28th and 29th from 12pm - 1:30pm.
- Brand Enterprise, Rm 1-151
- Funds Enterprise, Rm 1-170
- Ventures Enterprise, Rm L-151
- Consulting Enterprise, Rm L-153

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.

Financing your MBA survey - please participate
You are invited to participate in a research study that examines the effect of tuition financing on career outcomes of full-time and part-time MBA students. This research will improve our understanding of the returns to investments in continuing education as well as guide curriculum development in the Carlson MBA programs!
Learn more at:  http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/FinancingFuture

STUDENT AFFAIRS

MBA Significant Other Event - Only 24 Spots Left!
Sat., Feb. 9th, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Summit Brewery Tour and Tasting
910 Montreal Cir., St. Paul
Join MBA students and their significant others for an exciting free tour of the Summit Brewery. Learn about the brewing process and history of Summit. The tour concludes with three samplings of Summit Beer. RSVP to Bryan Hauhe at hauhe001@umn.edu

Big Ten Case Competition
Each spring students in the Big 10 Conference meet at the Fisher College of Business for a friendly competition known as the Big Ten Case Competition. One team from each school is given 24 hours to analyze and present on a complex business case. The MBA Student Affairs Office is now accepting applications from interested students. For more information on applying for a spot on the team, please contact Bryan Hauhe, hauhe001@umn.edu.

Canadian Leadership Program, February 1 Deadline
The Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa has invited Carlson to nominate a student to participate in the Canadian Leadership Orientation Program, a week long program June 1-6, 2008 on Canada-U.S. Business and Economic linkages for MBA students from over 20 leading U.S. business schools. Interested candidates must submit the following to ruzek010@umn.edu by Friday, February 1:
1) Current resume
2) Letter of application outlining their interest and objectives in participating in the program
***Applicants need to be American citizens completing the first year of their MBA program.***
www.telfer.uottawa.ca/canadian leadership

University Safety & Security Tips
The University has consolidated much of its student safety information on one site. Learn about resources such as the campus walking escorts, which can utilized by calling 612-624-WALK. Visit the University's safety website for more information, www1.umn.edu/prepared/safety.html

ACADEMICS

Upcoming Application Deadline February 1, 2008 Don't miss your chance to study abroad this summer! Applications are being accepted for the Copenhagen Summer Program, Lyon Seminar, Vienna Summer Program and the Cologne Summer Program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so programs may fill before the February 1st deadline! Program information and applications can be found on our website, or email Deirdre Opp for more information, dopp@umn.edu

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.

CAREER

Best Buy "Office Hours"
Thursday, January 31st
Rm 1-124, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Best Buy will be hosting "Office Hours" for MBA students interested in their Sr Financial Analyst summer internship from 11am until 1pm. Stop by to speak with a Best Buy representative! Please contact Jessica Page with any questions you may have about this event; page0064@umn.edu

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

MBAA General Assembly
Wednesday, January 30th
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Rm 1-147

Net Impact - "Creating a Sustainable Cafe"
Thursday January 31st, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Rm 1-123
A talk by Danny Schwartzman, Founder and Owner of Common Roots Cafe (www.commonrootscafe.com) Contact Ben Schein for more information at bschein@umn.edu or visit www.netimpactmn.org

National Society of Hispanic MBA's (NSHMBA) New Years Networking Event
Thurs., Jan. 31st, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tejas Restaurant
3910 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Directions at http://www.tejasrestaurant.com/directions.html
Please RSVP: www.acteva.com  
search keyword: NSHMBA MSP
The evening will include: Complimentary wine/appetizer reception, Volunteer & sponsorship opportunities, Scholarship information and Networking with corporate sponsors, board members, & NSHMBA members. Please feel free to invite a friend.

National Association of Women MBA's (NAWMBA)/Boston Scientific Networking Lunch
Tuesday, February 5th
Carlson Private Dining Room, 11:45am
Meet upper-level women who work at Boston Scientific in an informal setting. Learn more about the role of women in the medical device industry. RSVP by February 1st to Lyndsey Primus at prim0005@umn.edu.

NSHMBA Scholarship Program
The National Society of Hispanic MBA's provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing their MBA. For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.nshmba.org/financial-assist

Call for New MBAA Officers!
Are you interested in getting more involved, building your contacts, being a voice for your fellow students, and be active in helping make the next 16 months a great experience for your class?   The positions of President, VP-Finance, VP- Programming & Internal Relations, VP- Academics, and VP- Alumni & External Relations will be voted for in January and February.  Contact a MBAA Executive Officer if interested.

Sales for the Non-salesperson
Thurs., Jan 31st
Carlson Private Dining Room.
4:00pm-4:30pm (networking 4:30pm - 5:45pm)
Sales is for Everyone: The 2nd in series of "Sales for the non-salesperson" Even if you are a line person in a large company, sales skills are important. It is more science and process than art. We will discuss in an open forum why sales and selling skills can be learned and great sales people are not born. For questions, please contact James Kahl at, jkahl@umn.edu

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

Asian Business Student Association/Black Graduate Business Student Association
Spring Social
Friday, February 8th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant (inside the party room)
607 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN  55415
All MBA are welcome to join fellow ABSA/BGBSA members anytime between 4:30pm and 7:30pm for a spring-term social affair.  Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.  Attendees will be entered for prizes, must be present at time of drawing to win.

Women's Leadership Conference
February 15, 2008
Coffman Memorial Union
Registration: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Event Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ACHIEVE IT! Join us for our fourth annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Learn how to position yourself as a forward focused leader at this full-day event, featuring inspiring speakers, break-out discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8, 2008! Visit the website for more information or to register;
carlsonschool.umn.edu/wlc.

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