June 9th, 2008

FEATURES
Parking Updates: Pay as you Enter
June 12th, 23rd, 24th and 26th
Due to events happening at Tedd Mann Concert Hall on June 12th, 23rd, 24th and 26th, you will have to pay $7.00 as you enter , if you enter at the 21st Avenue ramp or Lot 94.

Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall Updates!
- Summer Classes held in Hanson Hall - While most MBA summer courses will be held in Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall, please remember that the MBA Student Affairs office will remain in suite 2-210 at the Carlson School.

- GBCC has moved to Hanson Hall - You can reach their office via the newly constructed skyway, in Hanson Hall, Room 2-100, immediately on the left as you cross the skyway.

- Carlson IT Services - Carlson Help Desk will be closed for the summer. Services will be temporarily offered at the Hanson Hall Laptop Repair Center, L-103. The Help Desk will reopen Fall 2008 in its new location inside the Carlson School room1-148. For more information about the Carlson IT department, visit their website

- New Starbucks - Located on the skyway level of Hanson Hall, the new Starbucks will be open for business beginning Monday, June 9th. Please note: This Starbucks will be the only coffee vendor available inside the Carlson School of Management as the Coffee Corner will be closed throughout summer for renovations.
Starbucks Summer Business Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday: 7:00am - 2:00pm

STUDENT AFFAIRS

MBA BBQ - Networking Event
June 26th and 30th, July 1st and 2nd (4:45 – 6:00 PM)
Carlson School of Management
Private Dining Room (L-150)
Connect with classmates and staff as you enjoy free burgers, veggie burgers, chips and lemonade before class. L-150 is near the lower-level cafeteria area.  Questions? Contact mclai003@umn.edu

ACADEMICS

Global Enrichment Program Application Deadline!
June 15, 2008
The application deadline for all January Global Enrichment programs is coming up soon! Please submit applications in full by June 15, 2008. Questions? Contact Lisa Englander, england@umn.edu For application and more information, visit http://www.csom.umn.edu/Page6391.aspx.

Fall 08 Acct 6160 section 1
Mergers and Acquisitions, 2 credits
This class has low enrollment and is in danger of being canceled.  If you are interested in this class please sign up using this class number: 33404. Section 1 meets from 9:55 - 11:35 on TTh.  See executive summary.

Fall 08 World Economy Course FINA 6341, Sec 1
4 credits, T/Th 9:55am - 11:35am
Space still available!
Given the recent turmoil in the domestic and international financial markets, now is a great time to enroll in FINA 6314, to fulfill the economic environment of business requirement. Using examples from the U.S., Europe, Japan, and developing countries, the course covers these topics: tools to predict/understand ramifications of major domestic and global economic events; financial crises; changes in monetary, fiscal, and financial policies; and strategies for promoting long-run economic growth.

IDSc 6050, Information Technologies and Solutions, 2 credits. This is one of the core menu courses for Information Systems. Offered Term B from 9:55-11:35 MW; instructor Ravi Bapna. 
http://www.misrc.umn.edu/courses/summaries/IDSC6050.pdf

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

WomenVenture:
Work-Life Balance: Can You Have It All?
Thursday, June 26th, 6:00pm - 8:30 pm, $35
Guest Speaker: Susan Grant Palombo
2324 University Ave, St. Paul 55114
Register: 651-646-3808 or www.womenventure.org
Upcoming Networks: July 24, August 28, September 25

Forté MBA Women's Conference
June 27-28, 2008
The Forté MBA Women’s Conference is an event for Forté Fellows and MBA women attending Forté sponsor schools.  Formerly the Fellow Symposium, the MBA Women’s Conference examines 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.  To read about the MBA Women's conference, click here. 

First Friday Boat Cruise
Friday, August 1st
6:45pm - 10:00 pm
Don't miss out on this annual First Friday tradition! Network with Carlson School alumni and students while enjoying a leisurely cruise on Lake Minnetonka aboard the Queen of Excelsior! Hors d'oeuvres - Prize Drawing - Cash Bar
Fore more information please click here.

Upcoming Supply Chain Conference:
CSCMP Annual Global Conference 2008 & Student Show Case
Date: October 5-8, 2008
Location: Denver, CO
CSCMP's Annual Global Conference is supply chain's premier event™, with more educational and networking opportunities than you will find at any other conference. No other educational event will give you incomparable value for your time and money.
Please RSVP by July 30, 2008 to: Don Chen, chen1524@umn.edu

UPCOMING MBA CONFERENCES:
National Black MBA Association 29th Annual Conference Exposition
Date: September 17-20, 2008
Location:Washington, DC
Web site: www.nbmbaa.org/conference.cfm

National Society of Hispanic MBA's 19th Annual Conference and Career Expo
Date: October 9-11, 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Web site: http://www.nshmba.org/conference/

Reaching Out 10th Annual LGBT MBA Conference
Date: October 30 - November 2, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Web site: www.reachingoutmba.org/sf07/home.shtml

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