BSB Weekly 10/27/08




	Week of October 27, 2008 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations FEATURES ISSS Workshop on Academic Job Search Tuesday, October 28, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Heller Hall 110 Are you hoping to find a teaching, research, or administrative position in higher education in the U.S.? In this session, learn about how to find job postings, what search committees are looking for, hiring timetables, curriculum vitae and other application materials, and interviewing. Register Now for the Next HECUA Information Session with FREE PIZZA! Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Blegen 150 Registration required at cclc.umn.edu/Events/HECUA_Pizza_Info_Session2.html Come to this info session to learn more about these HECUA off-campus study programs in the Twin Cities: City Arts, Environmental Sustainability, Metro Urban Studies Term, and Writing for Social Change. Info session speakers will include HECUA program directors and past student participants. Each program explores critical social issues through classroom seminars, guest speakers, field research, and a 20-hour per week professional internship in the Twin Cities. Students earn 16 credits through each of these full-time, semester-long, community-based programs. For more information (and a list of other info sessions if you can't make this one) please visit offcampusstudy.umn.edu/hecua/index.html. The application deadline for the spring 2009 HECUA program is December 1. Contact a HECUA advisor in CCLC 345 Fraser or call 612-626-2044 if you'd like to apply. Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat Saturday, November 1, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Heller Hall 110 Sunday, November 2, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Heller Hall 110 Contact Thorunn Bjarnadottir at thorunnb@umn.edu or call 612-626-4799 with any questions. You Can Be An Orientation Leader! Application Deadline is Monday, November 3, 4:30 p.m. Applications can be completed online at ofyp.umn.edu Guest Speaker: Paul Rusesabagina was the Inspiration for Hotel Rwanda Monday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. - Northrop Memorial Auditorium Can one person make a difference? Please join us for a special event to welcome the author, Paul Rusesabagina--inspiration for the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda, as he recounts his inspiring story of courage and compassion in the opening days of the Rwandan genocide. His example, which he documents in the book An Ordinary Man, demonstrates how each of us can change our world. Copies of Rusesabagina's novel, An Ordinary Man are available to check-out from International Programs in suite 4-104 Carlson. This event is free and open to the public. ACADEMICS Humphrey Institute Graduate Program Information Sessions Dates and times are listed below--RSVP by following the link Free beverages and pizza will be served. Information sessions about graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy, and Urban and Regional planning on the following dates: Wednesday, November 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155337619 Tuesday, November 18, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155341631 Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155343637 Thursday, January 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155346646 Monday, February 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155350658 Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155355673 Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Humphrey 205 eventbrite.com/event/155357679 We offer concentrations and specializations in Public and Non-Profit Management and Leadership, Community and Economic Development, Social Policy, Policy Analysis, Global Public Policy (including International Development), Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, Women and Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, Land Use and Urban Design, Housing and Community Development, and Regional, Economic and Workforce Development. We also offer joint degrees with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each of our degree programs and will also be available to answer questions. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please visit our recruitment events page to RSVP hhh.umn.edu/admissions/request_information.html National Scholarships: Harry S. Truman Scholarships Application Deadline: Friday, November 7 Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors are encouraged to attend. For more information go to honors.umn.edu/scholarships/index.php For outstanding undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in government, education, the non-profit sector, or elsewhere in public service, and want to make a difference. Applicants must be JUNIORS, U.S. citizens or nationals, with strong academic records, and should be engaged in community service and/or political activism. The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school. Volunteer and or Work at the YMCA Complete ELP hours The YMCA offers 6 great opportunities for students to exercise their ethical leadership capabilities, complete ELP hours, serve the community, learn about social justice issues, work with diverse students, and have a lot of fun! Visit their website for more information and an application at ymcatwincities.org/index.asp?pageID=82&branchID=22 Go Places with SPAN: The Student Project for Amity among Nations Unique independent research opportunity awaits you Email span@umn.edu for an application. Summer 2009 destinations include study and travel to Greece and the European Union. Student applications are currently available through the SPAN office and are due in early November. For more information and an application email span@umn.edu, or call 612-626-1083. Minnesota SPAN Association Heller Hall Ste 658 271 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 The Angus Robinson Jr., Memorial Foundation Offers Scholarships For students studying Risk Management, Insurance or Actuarial Science. Please note that students must submit their application no later than December 11. Visit us online for more information at aria.org/Angus%20RobinsonScholarship08.pdf CAREER Scared about Your Future Major or Career? Attend Future Fright Week this week, October 27-30 Ease your fears about choosing a major and career by attending a Future Fright Week informational session. You will hear from faculty and professionals in the industry about major and career possibilities. See the listing of informational sessions below and plan to attend all or as much of a session as you are able, and as many as you would like! Information Sessions Offered: Accounting Tuesday, October 28, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Carlson School 1-143 Thursday, October 30, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-105 Actuarial Science Tuesday, October 28, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-111 Entrepreneurial Management Wednesday, October 29, 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. - Carlson School 1-132 Finance and Finance & Risk Management Insurance Monday, October 27, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Thursday, October 30, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-107 Human Resources & Industrial Relations Tuesday, October 28, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-102 International Business Monday, October 27, 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-104 Management Information Systems Wednesday, October 29, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Marketing Monday, October 27, 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-105 Thursday, October 30, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-102 Public / Nonprofit Management Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-109 Supply Chain & Operations Management Monday, October 27, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Mock Interviews in the UBCC October Afternoons - UBCC, Hanson Hall Ready for your interviews? Do you need help preparing? Mock Interview sign-up is now available at the UBCC front desk. The interviews will be conducted by a Carlson HRIR Graduate Student. Stop by the UBCC to sign up for a mock interview time slot and pick up a pre-work packet that is required for the interview process. There are times available Monday - Wednesday. Stop by today! Contact us at ubccnews@umn.edu with questions. Actuarial Career and Internship Fair Monday, November 3, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Coffman Memorial Union Mississippi Room The Actuary Club at the University of Minnesota cordially invites you to the tenth annual Career and Internship Fair. This event is a great way to create network opportunities between actuarial students and the business community. Companies will be searching for students attempting to fill full-time and/or internship openings in their particular company. Students should dress business professionally and come prepared to market their talents. Bringing several copies of your resume is strongly encouraged. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Muller at: mulle179@umn.edu. Case Interviewing Prep Workshop Monday, November 3, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Interested in consulting careers? Ready for case interviewing? Come to learn how to succeed in case interviewing and practice cases with other students. Presented by Phil Miller of the Carlson Consulting Enterprise. Remember to RSVP on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx and registration ends on Sunday, November 2. Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers Wednesday, November 12, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-103 Learn to research market data to know what you're worth; how to negotiate offers; and what factors to consider when evaluating job offers. Remember to register by Monday, November 10 on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx. MIS Career Fair Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium Free Lunch and Prizes - Executive Panel 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. with Q&A Join us for the MIS Career fair in the Carlson School Atrium, from 10:00am to 3:00pm--Free lunch from Mesa pizza and Quizno's at 12:00pm. Great prizes from E&Y. Breakfast and snacks from General Mills all day and opportunity to get to know more about MIS major as well as meet executives from key Twin Cities companies. Contact misrc@umn.edu for more information. Travelers Day for Freshmen and Sophomores Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. RSVP by Friday, October 31 at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7415.aspx Come spend the day with Travelers and discover what opportunities await you! Freshman and sophomores of all majors and backgrounds are invited to attend the Travelers Site Visit. We will provide transportation to and from the Carlson School, at no charge to you. The day will begin with an introduction and breakfast by Travelers executives. Next, you will join functional groups for a job shadow experience (i.e. actuarial, general management, finance, sales/marketing, HR, MIS/IT, etc.). Following lunch, students and Travelers employees will participate in a community service event. Afterwards, students will board the bus back to the Carlson School. Sign up for this event today! RSVP by October 31 on The Edge under 'Events’. Seattle Career Trek January 5 - 6 Deadline for Registering for the Trip is November 14 Register at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx The Business Career Center is planning an event in Seattle where you can meet recruiters and representatives from some of the most respected companies in the Northwest. This event is open to all Carlson School students! There will be a combination of presentations and on-site visits. The trip takes place January 5-6, 2009. You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging expenses. Deadline for registering for the trip is November 14, 2008. Please sign up for the trip by RSVPing on The Edge for the Seattle trip. San Francisco Career Trek January 7-9 Deadline for registering on The Edge for the trip is November 14 Register at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx The Business Career Center is planning an event in San Francisco where you can meet recruiters and representatives from some of the most respected companies in the Bay Area. This event is open to all Carlson School students! There will be a combination of presentations and on-site visits. The trip takes place January 7-9, 2009. You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging expenses. Deadline for registering for the trip is November 14, 2008. Please sign up for the trip by RSVPing on The Edge for the San Francisco trip. Washington DC Career Trek January 12 - 14 Deadline for registering on The Edge for the trip is November 14 Register at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx The Business Career Center is planning an event in Washington DC where you can meet recruiters and representatives from: PBS, World Bank, National Geographic, Booz Allen, Grameen, Department of Defense and more! This event is open to all CSOM students! There will be a combination of presentations and on-site visits. The trip takes place January 12-14, 2009. You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging expenses. Deadline for registering for the trip is November 14, 2008. Please sign up for the trip by RSVPing on CARS. Tutor Applications are Being Accepted From Juniors and Seniors Contact William Gill at gilli114@umn.edu The McNamara Academic Center is accepting applications for tutors for the coming academic year. Minimum qualifications are a 3.0 CGPA, and junior class standing preferred. Seeking SMART Learning Commons Tutors $10.00 and hour Flexible schedules are available, but most consultants work an average of 7 to 12 hours per week. An additional stipend will be paid for the initial mandatory pre-semester training. For general questions or a full job description email smartlc@umn.edu. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IE 101 Workshops: Attention Freshman! Online registration is now available at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page8890.aspx Come learn the nuts and bolts of planning your international experience. Receive valuable information about program selection, academics, financing, career planning, and important next steps for you to take. For more information about the IE 101 workshops and to register, use the online link above. Apply Online Now for May 2009 International Programs! Priority Deadline: Saturday, November 1 Apply at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page6803.aspx International Programs is excited to announce the launch of our online application system. We are now accepting applications for May 2009 programs. Consider these three great programs: MGMT 3010 in China, FINA 4641 in England and HRIR 3021 in Australia. Visit our website to learn more about these programs and to learn about the application process. Priority deadline is November 1. Where will you be next May? Management 3010 Video Are you interested in studying abroad in China next May? Listen to faculty member Steve Spruth talk about why you should consider studying entrepreneurship in China. Click here to be directed to the video carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page6387.aspx?showcontent=126335&display=102&templateID=5024 Email the International Programs with questions at dopp@umn.edu or call 612-626-4814. New Global Enrichment Program - Live Consulting Project with Cargill! Priority Application Deadline: December 1 Interested in gaining some business experience overseas, and consulting for multinational company? Check out a new Global Enrichment offering for May 2009: Corporate Strategy in Central and Eastern Europe. The program focuses on Cargill's business strategy in the region, and includes sessions in Warsaw, Poland and Budapest, Hungary. For more information, go to carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. International Programs New Office – Carlson School 2-210 We are now located in Carlson School 2-210, and you are invited to stop by and see our new space! Our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. We have walk in advising hours Monday - Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment. If you wish to speak with an adviser, please email csomip@umn.edu or call 612-625-9361 to schedule an appointment. Please visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Apply for the Student Advisory Board Today! Submit applications by Tuesday, October 28 to Brent Opall at opall001@umn.edu or drop off at Hanson Hall 2-190 The SAB is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year! Want to ensure the continued excellence of the Carlson School Undergraduate Program by providing advice to Senior Leadership? Interested in areas such as student life, academics/classroom experience, career services/placement, and community relations? Then join SAB and you can do just that! The SAB meets three times a year in November, February, and April. To apply: submit a resume, an unofficial transcript, and answer the following questions: • Why would you make an outstanding candidate for the SAB? • What do you believe is an untapped opportunity that the Carlson School’s Undergraduate Business Program could leverage to improve its current program? Career and Internship Fair Grants for Carlson Organizations Grant Applications Due Saturday, November 1, 12:00 p.m. Pick Up an Application in the UBCC Hanson Hall 2-180 The Carlson School's Career and Internship Fair Committee would like to make a portion of the proceeds from the Career and Internship Fair available to official Carlson School undergraduate student organizations. Grants will range in amount from $500 - $2,000 and are intended to provide financial support for activities that both build Corporate Partnership with the Carlson School and that are available to, and inclusive of all Carlson School students (in addition to club members). Please email Jennifer Shofner at shof0011@umn.edu by Saturday, November 1 with a completed application. Submit Content to the BSB Weekly on or before each Wednesday for print the following Monday in the BSBweekly. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


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