BSB Weekly 09/02/08




	Week of September 2, 2008 Features \| Academics \| Career International Programs \| Clubs & Organizations Hello Carlson Undergraduates! Please join Dean Davis-Blake at noon on September 2nd in the Hanson Hall Atrium for the Grand Opening Kick-off and a FREE lunch. We hope to see you there! FEATURES Carlson Undergraduate Laptop Program The ordering deadline has been extended to September 15. Please contact uglaptop@umn.edu with any questions. The freshmen class entering in Fall 2008, current Carlson School students, and new transfer students who register for Fall semester courses will also have the opportunity to participate in the program. All students will be expected to participate in the program starting in Fall 2010. Update Your UCard by September 19 Access to the Undergraduate Lounge and break out rooms will require a UCard with “smart” capabilities. If you are an undergraduate Carlson student and you need to pick-up a new UCard before Friday, September 19. Please visit the UCard office located in Coffman Union before the deadline. We’ve negotiated with the UCard office so that exchanging your current UCard for the new smart UCard will cost absolutely nothing. Only if you have lost your UCard will you be charged to replace it. Please note that students admitted for Fall 2008 have already been provided a smart UCard. Smart UCards have a blue and white HID logo on the back side top left corner of the ID. Visit Mii in the UGP/BCC Tuesday, September 2, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Business Career Center - Hanson Hall 2-180 Come check out the Business Career Center and Undergraduate Programs Office in their new space! The tour starts off in the BCC, and the first 100 students will get a black Carlson School messenger bag! You'll have the opportunity to meet BCC and UGP staff members. Treats will be served! No RSVP required. Undergraduate Kick-off Event Thursday, September 4, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Carlson School Atrium Please join us for the fourth annual Carlson Undergraduate Kick-Off event. The event will feature Carlson School student organizations, the Undergraduate Program office, and the Undergraduate Business Career Center. Beginning at noon, lunch from Outback will be provided for the first 400 attendees. Stop by before, after, or in between your classes. We look forward to seeing you. Ambassador Program The Undergraduate program is currently seeking freshman and transfer students to represent the school as an undergraduate ambassador. Join this competitive, leader driven group of student for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications and additional information is available and should be submitted to the Undergraduate Program office in Hanson Hall 2-190. Information sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. and Friday September 12 at 2:00 p.m. in Hanson Hall 1-122. Compete in the Nationwide Fisher Biz Quiz Challenge Represent the Carlson School and compete among top business schools at The Ohio State University of the 3rd annual Biz Quiz Challenge. This unique opportunity provides students with an eight week subscription to the Wall Street Journal that students are "quizzed" on at the competition. The competition is televised in Ohio and contestants are eligible to win numerous prizes and scholarships. Additional information can be found at http://fisher.osu.edu/programs/undergraduate/quiz-competition/ Questions and applications should be directed to Brent Opall at opall001@umn.edu. A complete application includes a resume and paragraph describing your interest in the event. Applications are due Friday, September 19 at 4:30 p.m. LeaderShape Institute Info Session Wednesday, September 17, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-109 Come learn more about LeaderShape 2009! An exciting six-day leadership institute that will be held January 13 - 18, 2009. Apply online by October 20 at: www-s1.leadershape.org/apprd/2059/ For more information, contact Christiane Bartels at cbartels@umn.edu, or visit www.leadershape.org Carlson School Lockers are Available Stop by the Undergraduate Program Office in Hanson Hall 2-190 to rent a locker for the academic school year. Cost is $20 (cash or check) for the year; please have your student ID with you. Half and full size lockers are available. ACADEMICS Apply for Your Degree If you are completing your degree this Fall you must apply to graduate by Tuesday, September 16. The online undergraduate degree application is available on the OneStop web site under the Degree Planning link. Fall graduates will be invited to participate in the May 2009 Commencement Ceremony. Attention Carlson School Seniors Compete in the 2008 Carlson Senior Case competition on Friday, September 26 for the chance to represent the Carlson School at one of numerous international case competitions. Locations include Texas, Arizona, and California. Travel expenses paid for by the Undergraduate Program office. Register in the Undergraduate program office with a team of four by Monday, September 22. Contact Brent Opall at opall001@umn.edu for more information. Thinking about an MBA? Register today for a Forté Forum, the largest MBA event especially for women interested in pursuing an MBA. This Fall's Forum series will be held in various locations throughout the United States and London. Attend a Forté Forum in the city nearest you and learn about exciting careers in business, network with successful women business leaders, and meet with admissions representatives from top business schools. Find out how an MBA can open doors and present career opportunities you never knew existed. Seeking SMART Learning Commons Tutors Hours: Flexible schedules, but most consultants work an average of 7 to 12 hours per week. Salary: $10 per hour. An additional stipend will be paid for the initial mandatory pre-semester training in late August. Applications may be made at employment.umn.edu. For general questions or a full job description contact smartlc@umn.edu. CAREER Mentorship Information Sessions September 4, 5, 8, 10 Contact Carolyn if you have questions at mentor@umn.edu. Come learn more about the Carlson School Undergraduate Mentorship Program! Students new to the program are required to attend one of these info sessions. Only 2nd, 3rd, 4th+ year students eligible to apply. Info session dates: September 4 9:00-9:30 a.m. L-114 12:30-1:00 p.m. 2-233 3:45-4:15 p.m. 2-224 September 5 10:00-10:30 a.m. Hanson Hall 1-105 11:00-11:30 a.m. Hanson Hall 1-105 1:30-2:00 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-105 September 8 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Hanson Hall 2-245 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Hanson Hall 2-245 September 10 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Hanson Hall 2-245 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Hanson hall 2-245 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Hanson Hall 2-245 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Hanson Hall 2-245 Companies are coming, are you ready? Get your resumes ready and your The Edge profiles updated! Company Information Sessions begin September 8 and job postings go live on The Edge September 15. On-campus interviewing begins October 6. Contact the Career Center at 612-624-0011 to make an appointment with a career coach or stop into our new office at Hanson Hall 2-180. Beginner Career Fair Strategies Tuesday, September 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: TBD Never been to the Career & Internship Fair before? Have no fear! Learn tips and tricks to make the most out of the fair. RSVP by September 5 in The Edge under "Events." Food will be served. Advanced Career Fair Strategies Wednesday, September 10, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Location: TBD Take your fair experience to the next level. Learn how to stand out and get even more out of the fair. RSVP by September 8 in The Edge under "Events." Food will be provided. PCC/SHRM Resume Review Thursday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Prepare for the fall recruiting season by developing your resume at the fall Resume Review. The Resume Review allows students to have their resumes critiqued by recruiters from top companies in the Twin Cities. The fall Resume Review is co-hosted by the Peer Career Coaches (PCC) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Big 10+ Graduate School Expo Saturday, September 28 - Monday, September 29 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana The Big 10+ Graduate School Exposition provides students with comprehensive information regarding graduate education in the fields of Agriculture, Engineering, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Technology and other Science-related disciplines. Students from all institutions of higher education are encouraged to attend, and travel scholarships are available! The Expo will be held this September at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. For more information, visit: www.gradschool.purdue.edu/gradexpo Accepting Tutor Applications Continuous Search The McNamara Academic Center is accepting applications for tutors for the coming academic year. Minimum qualifications are: 3.0 CGPA, at least junior class standing preferred. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Please visit our web page for a full description of events and opportunities. carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page6468.aspx CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Board Welcome Back Root Beer Float Social Wednesday, September 3, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Carlson School Courtyard All students are welcome to attend Business Board's Welcome Back Root Beer Float Social. Come learn what Business Board is all about while enjoying FREE root beer floats. In addition, come and learn about the Carlson School's readership program in conjunction with USA Today. Interested in joining a club or being active in an organization? Please our website for a complete list of options:carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx 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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