BSB Weekly 10/13/08




	Week of October 13, 2008 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations FEATURES You Can Be An Orientation Leader! The application deadline is Monday, November 3, 4:30 p.m. Applications can be completed online at ofyp.umn.edu Information Sessions: Friday, October 10, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 307 Coffman Memorial Union Tuesday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 302 Coffman Memorial Union Wednesday, October 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 105 Blegen Hall Orientation & First-Year Programs is now accepting applications for the 2009 Orientation Leader position. Earn $3,500 or more, by welcoming the Class of 2013 during Summer Orientation and the 2009 Welcome Week! You will have the opportunity meet motivated and exciting people, build valuable leadership skills, make a difference in new students' lives, and HAVE FUN! If you would like more information about the position, please stop by one of our informational sessions and talk to a 2008 Orientation Leaders. Questions, contact Orientation & First-Year Programs at 612-624-1979. Health Careers Fair at Coffman Union Tuesday, October 14, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Meet key admissions staff from the U of M's health professional program, ask questions about the programs and learn all the details about applying and what they look for in an applicant. Check out our website at healthcareers.umn.edu for more info! ENGAGE! This search engine is now available on your home page under useful links. Visit the website and explore at engage.umn.edu/twincities/search The Engage! search is now available for Twin Cities students and gives undergraduate students an easy way to intentionally connect with meaningful experiences outside of the classroom. The search accesses websites that are directly related to engagement opportunities, such as learning abroad programs, student organizations, community involvement, undergraduate research, and others, so that students can use one search to explore opportunities from a broad range of sources. Students can tailor their searches to specific academic majors and disciplines, and to their other interests and goals. Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors! New Student Home Page for Carlson Undergraduates at carlsonschool.umn.edu/ugstudent Wondering what taking that communications survey last year did for you? To see the results of your efforts go to your new home page. Four of our best and brightest students worked on this project last year. This new current student web page offers you a one stop shop for your Carlson School and related University needs. We want to hear what you think. Please send your feedback about this web page to bsbweekly@umn.edu. ACADEMICS ISSS Workshops Resumes and Cover Letters: International Students Only Tuesday, October 14, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Hubert Humphrey Center Room 30 Your resume and cover letter are your ticket to a job interview. Learn about format and content. Sample resumes will be available. Contact ISSS for more information at isss.umn.edu/career/workshops.html Honors Thesis Information Session Wednesday, October 15, 3:00 p.m. - Carlson School L-122 All Honors students planning to graduate in Spring 2010 and after will be required to complete a thesis in order to graduate with Latin Honors. Come find out the details of this requirement and the various paths available to you as you work toward this goal. This session is highly recommended for all juniors participating in Carlson School Honors and the University Honors Program. The program is open to interested sophomores and freshmen as well. Interested in becoming a CPA? Free pizza and pop will be provided! CPA Information Sessions: Tuesday, October 14, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School 2-213 Wednesday, October 15, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School 2-213 Thursday, October 16, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson School 2-213 Nick Biondich, Accounting Department faculty member, will discuss the requirements that must be met to earn the CPA designation in Minnesota, including recent changes. For more information email biond001@umn.edu. Phi Delta Theta Pallas Book Scholarship Applications are due at Midnight on October 17 - areyoualeader.com The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is offering four (4) $250 book scholarships to all non-greek male students this fall. There is NO OBLIGATION to join if you fill out an application or win the scholarship. We are simply promoting leadership and scholarship here on campus. The application can be completed online at www.areyoualeader.com through the Minnesota link. Applications are due at Midnight on October 17. National Scholarships: Harry S. Truman Scholarships Campus Application Deadline - Friday, November 7 Freshman students, Sophomores, and Juniors are encouraged to attend. For more information go to honors.umn.edu/scholarships/index.php Truman Info Sessions: Tuesday, October 7, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - 1450 Social Sciences Tuesday, October 7, 3:35 - 4:30 p.m. - 125 Nolte Center 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. Campus application deadline: Friday, November 7. 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. CAREER Etiquette Dinner Tuesday, October 14, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. - McNamara Alumni Center, Memorial Hall For more information, go to alumni.umn.edu/etiquette. 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 ubccnews@umn.edu with questions. Government Job and Internship Fair Friday, October 24, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.- Coffman Union Many great government positions are available in agencies and departments across the country. Come to this free event to learn what's out there. You don't have to register, but must have student ID present. Check out mcucsa.org/govjobfair for more info. Travelers Day for Freshmen and Sophomores Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. RSVP by 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’. 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 Apply Now for Study Abroad Scholarships Accepting Applications October 2 - October 17 Apply at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7080.aspx. Carlson Study Abroad Scholarship applications are now being accepted online. Don't miss this chance to apply for merit and need-based scholarships to support your study abroad experience. Students on the following programs are eligible for this application cycle: Accounting 3001, Global Immersion Spring Semester Exchanges, Winter session and Spring Semester Learning Abroad Center programs, and Winter/Spring outside programs. Awards vary by the quality and quantity of the applicant pool. Students should apply even if they are unsure of their acceptance status on the qualified programs. Contact International Programs with questions. University of Minnesota Study Abroad Scholarship Deadline: Wednesday, October 22 Each year the University of Minnesota distributes approximately $500,000 for study abroad scholarships. The scholarship deadline for Winter Break 2009, Spring Semester 2009, and Calendar Year 2009 is Wednesday, October 22. The application can be used to apply for the Study Abroad Scholarship, Diversity in Study Abroad Scholarship, and the Access Abroad Scholarship. Selection of scholarship recipients is not based on financial need or merit, but rather the essays that each student writes. Currently one-third of all students who apply receive a scholarship. If you are a student who will be studying abroad for Winter Break 2009, Spring Semester 2009, or Calendar Year 2009, visit the Learning Abroad Center’s scholarship webpage at umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/uofmScholarships.html. 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: 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? 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 Please visit our web page for a full description of events and opportunities carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Eti-Cate Yourself! Make dinning your "forkte" Wednesday, October 15 - Sign Up in Carlson School Atrium Come brush up on your etiquette skills and "make dinning your forkte" while working on your networking skills. This FREE etiquette dinner is sponsored by Truth in Business and Thrivent Financial and will also feature representatives from other big companies who you will be available to speak with. The event is limited to the first 100 students to sign up, and will require a $20 deposit which will be refundable upon arrival to the dinner. Look for Truth in Business Representatives in the atrium beginning Wednesday, October 15 to sign up. The event will be at 5:30 in the Carlson Formal Dinning Room. Carlson School's Got Talent Auditions Sign up by Friday, October 17 This is your last chance to sign up to audition for Carlson's Got Talent! Email Kelsey Seppa at: sepp0043@umn.edu with your name, talent, and contact information by Friday October 17th. Don't miss your chance to perform in the biggest event of the fall! Career and Internship Fair Grants for Carlson Organizations Grant Applications Due 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 e-mail Jennifer Shofner at: shof0011@umn.edu by November 1 with a completed application. Senior Case Competition Update We had a total of seven teams compete on Friday, September 26 for the Senior Case Competition. In addition - we had a total of five faculty volunteer as judges. The faculty included: Corrie Fiedler, Tom Batina, Holly Littlefield, Joe Redden, and Gretchen Donahue--THANK YOU! In order of placement the following are our winning students: First Place Attending USC-Marshal Jon Podvin Lauren Cork Kenny Juskowiak Jenna Duesterhoeft Second Place Attending UT-Austin McCombs Jo Trahms Emily Rund Brian Apel John Pokorny Third Place Attending UA-Tucson Eller Alex Ablamunets Chad Ries Andrew Tomashek Dustin Butch 2009 Student Ambassadors Interviews for prospective freshman and transfer student ambassadors are complete. On Friday and Saturday we spent the weekend at Camp Ihduhapi for our retreat. All of us are very excited for the year! 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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