April 28th, 2008

FEATURES

Asian Business Student Association presents: The Ha Family Entertainers
Monday, April 28th,
12-1pm and 4:30-5:30pm. Carlson School Atrium.
Asian food provided.

Target Speaker Series - Wednesday, April 30th!
Edward Altman, Global Practice Head, Media & Entertainment, TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited.
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Rm 1-147 - FREE FOOD!
As global head of TCS' Media and Entertainment Practice with its substantial worldwide capabilities, Altman is on the cutting edge of developing and implementing global software services strategies for TCS' Media clients and prospects. TATA was recently ranked #5 in the listing for the World's Most Innovative Companies by Business Week.
Sponsored by the MBA Association. Questions, please contact bruce091@umn.edu.

Apply for a NSHMBA Scholarship through April 30!
The National Society of Hispanic MBA's provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Over $1 million in financial assistance was awarded in 2007. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://www.nshmba.org/financial-assist Apply now!

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Web Focus Groups - Held April 28th through May 1st
The MBA Office is interested in your feedback on navigating sections of the Carlson School web site.  As a thank you for your participation in the focus group, PIZZA and BEVERAGES will be provided at the end of the session. Focus groups will be held April 28th through May 1st from noon to 1:00 PM and 4:45 to 5:45 PM in the following locations:

- Monday, April 28th
12:00 – 1:00      Room L-117
4:45 – 5:45        Room 2-260R
- Tuesday, April 29th
12:00 – 1:00      Room L-117
4:45 – 5:45        Room 2-260R
-Wednesday, April 30th
12:00 – 1:00      Room L-117
4:45 – 5:45        Room 2-260Z
- Thursday, May 1st
12:00 – 1:00      Room L-117
4:45 – 5:45        Room 2-260R

Participation will be limited to TEN students for each session!  Additionally, each student may participate in only one session.  Please RSVP with your preferred dates and times to mbasa@umn.edu ASAP!

Global Enrichment Programs for 2009!
International Programs is accepting applications for January 2009 study abroad programs! If you are interested in studying abroad next winter, consider the China Seminar, India Seminar, or Costa Rica Seminar. Scholarships are available! The application deadline is June 15, 2008. On our website you will find updated information for all 2009 Global Enrichment programs. Visit our website for detailed information!

CAREER

International MBA/Masters Recruiting Forum
October 30th - November 1st, Orlando Florida.
The GBCC would like to make you aware of a Career Fair that takes place in the Fall of 2008. Registration for this event begins soon and you'll want to have plenty of time to get registered. This is a career fair of companies that are hiring international students to work in the students' home country. The event takes place in late October and is held in Orlando, FL. Registration is completed online and the fair includes both an open forum for talking to recruiters and interviews. Please visit the event website for more information: http://www.globalhrprograms.com/imba/international.html.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Upcoming Annual Net Impact Celebration!
(Mpls Professional Chapter)
Wednesday, May 7th
5:30pm - 8:30pm, speaker speaks at 6:00pm
Kieran's Irish Pub – Titanic Lounge
Finnegan's Beer founder and social entrepreneur Jacquie Berglund will speak about her career and her mission to create a tasty, locally brewed beer that gives 100% of profits to local charities.
Cost will be $3 - free for National Net Impact Members..
For more info: www.netimpactminneapolis.org, www.finnegans.org and www.kierans.com

First Friday - May 2, 2008
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the spring weather with fellow alumni and current MBA students in St. Paul.
*$7 entrance fee (for alumni and current MBA students 21 yrs +)
Register for this event by clicking here.

Billy's on Grand
857 Grand Avenue, St. Paul

Hosted hors d'oeuvres - Prizes - Cash Bar
Don't forget your business cards!
*Please note the new pricing of $7.00.

First Tuesday - May 6th
Lois Quam, Managing Director, Alternative Investments, Piper Jaffray
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
For more information and to register for this event, please click here.

Mark your calendars for the Forté MBA Women’s Conference to be held June 27-28, 2008!
This exclusive event will explore the hot issues around women in business leadership. Business leaders will provide insights, teach skills, and share experiences through a variety of interactive sessions intended to help students orchestrate a successful career. Events include a career fair with major companies, career preparation workshops, and panel presentations with leading women in business.
Complimentary admission, the conference is paid for by our business school and corporate sponsors and the Graduate Management Admission Council. If you have questions, please email forte@fortefoundation.org.

Appetizers Are On Us!
The MBA Student Affairs Office has established an agreement with Grandma's Restaurant and Saloon. For more information please contact Bryan Hauhe (hauhe001@umn.edu). Cheers!

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