November 17th, 2008

FEATURES

Innovation Challenge - SPAM: A Minnesota Marvel!
- Entries must be received by Wednesday, Nov. 18th-
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship holds a contest to find the most innovative concept utilizing SPAM.
- Most Innovative - $250
- Most Creative - $100
- Most Socially Responsible - $100
Teams of 1-4 students can sign up in the Holmes Center Office (Carlson 2-212). You will receive one complimentary can of SPAM and need to create a short 2-minute video that shows an innovative use of SPAM. Submit all videos to jkahl@umn.edu

GLOBE Festival of Cultures
Monday, Nov. 17th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Carlson Atrium
Join the GLOBE student group to taste a sampling of international foods, view the international photo contest submissions, and learn about Carlson International Programs. International Programs staff, exchange students and past program participants will be on hand to answer your questions about study abroad.

Fill the Bus - Monday, December 1st
"Fill the Bus," a campus-wide clothing drive, will take place on Monday, December 1, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. To assist in the clothing drive, donations will be accepted the week of November 24th in designated areas near the Graduate Business Career Center and the MBA Programs Office. Students, faculty, staff and surrounding community members are encouraged to donate. Although new or gently used winter clothes are preferred, any clothing item of any season will be accepted.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

IT Printing Updates Link
www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/printingupdates
This site was developed to communicate changes, post printing stats and allow students to check their personal printing amounts.
IT Tech Fee Breakdown Updated
www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/techfees
Please review our comprehensive list and breakdown of Tech Fees.

MILI Exchange Publication
Features dialogue on medical industry research and application. The content is a summary of research from both academia and the medical industry, followed by commentary on the importance of the research and its application for the industry. The current issue highlights research on individual insurance market reform options by Professor Stephen Parente and University of Minnesota colleagues, Professors Roger Feldman and Jean Abraham of the School of Public Health, and graduate student Yi Xu. To request a print copy of the publication, please contact jahaupt@umn.edu.

Class of 2009 and 2010 Professional Head-Shots
If you had a professional photo taken earlier this year and would like to get a jpg version of it, please email ruzek010@umn.edu

Carlson School: New Office Locations
International Programs: 2-210
Medical Industry Leadership Institute: 2-212
Center for Integrated Leadership: 2-212
Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship: 2-212
PhD Office: 4-207

ACADEMICS

Academic Advising Sessions at Starbucks
- Monday, November 17th, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join B. Bea Rajsombath, Associate Director of Academic Advising, over a cup of coffee for informal focus groups on the development of Academic Advising. To reserve your spot, call 612.626.9386 or email rajso002@umn.edu and indicate the session date in which you want to participate.
Coffee is on us!

Study Abroad in May 2009
December 1st Deadline Approaching!
The application deadline is less than a month away! Visit our website to learn more. Apply online before December 1st - late applications are not accepted! Advising is available Monday - Thursday from 1-4pm or by appointment. Stop in to our new office CSOM 2-210 to learn more!

CAREER

Spring On-Campus Recruiting
Monday, November 17th
Remember to check out CARS for Spring On-Campus recruiting. Preferencing for the first week of January interviews begins today, November 17th at 12:30pm.

Interviewing Across Cultures
Wednesday, November 19th, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Understanding how culture can affect the way your answers are perceived during an interview is incredibly important. No matter what your search goals are, you will find this information helpful for your interviewing effectiveness. Session will be held in Carlson 2-33. RSVP in CARS under event #161

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Global Entrepreneurship Week Events!
For questions on any of the events listed below and to RSVP, please contact James Kahl at jkahl@umn.edu

Pizza and a Slice of Entrepreneurship (PAASOE)
Tuesday, November 18th 4:30pm-6:00pm  
Follow up to the last PAASOE event in September. Informal discussion around our specific entrepreneurial passions, opportunities we see in the markets and ideas for future events.  All while enjoying free pizza and soda. Where: Holmes Center Meeting Area (Old student Lounge on 2nd floor)

Students Can Become an Entrepreneur!
Wednesday, November 19th, 4:00-6:30pm
James J. Hill Library - 80 West Fourth Street, Saint Paul
Come to a celebration of Entrepreneurship. Hear entrepreneur Josh Dirlam tell us how he got started, what it was like and what you should do if you have a dream to start your own business. Josh, 28, is the President of New Wave Components, an independent distributor of electronic components that combine experience and dedication to meet the needs of small and large manufacturers here and around the world. Visit: www.newwavecomponents.com, for more information. Event is FREE for Students and Hill Members. Register online at http://www.jjhill.org/Events or call 651-265-5500.

A "Street Smarts" Approach to Real Estate and Property Management
Thursday, Nov. 20th, 4:30pm-6:00pm, Rm 2-224
Nick Hubers is a partner with MN Home Rental, a property management company that actively manages over 100 properties. Nick also has a family business in the farming industry and has owned a trucking firm. Nick is a property owner, investor and business owner with hands-on experience. He will discuss his management company, MN Home Rental, and suggest ways to improve cash flow without losing the key customer: the tenant! MN Home Rental been featured in the Star Tribune as a great resource to help homeowners with vacant and available properties. Nick will discuss the following topics and more so bring your business ideas & good questions about Real Estate Ownership & Management! RSVP:jkahl@umn.edu

The Future of Wireless Communications:
Smart phones, but a dumb approach?
Monday, Nov. 24th, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Rm 2-213
MIT Enterprise Forum broadcast "when will users have more control over key elements of buying and using their mobile phone"? Join moderator Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal, cellular thought leaders and rabble rousers as we look into the future of mobile telephony, asking questions such as:
- Where is mobility really going? Is it a phone or a TV set? What are the limitations of our mobile devices? When will we have more control over the phone/carrier combination? What opportunities still exist for entrepreneurs? RSVP: jkahl@umn.edu or visit www.VenturesPlus.com

Events
Remember to check your MyU portal and UmCal for the latest news and events happening around Carlson.

First Tuesday - December 2nd
John Taft, Co-chair and Head, RBC US Wealth Management
"We're not in Kansas any more..."  The changing landscape of the financial services industry. The collapse of the housing bubble, and the ensuing response of the US Treasury and Federal Reserve, has permanently changed the structure of US financial system. Mr. Taft will talk about the new financial world order, and what this will mean for corporations and investors alike.
For more information and to register, click here

First Friday - December 5th
Kieran's Irish Pub
330 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
Join fellow alumni at current MBA students in Minneapolis. Hosted hors d'oeuvres - Prizes - Cash Bar - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Please note our new registration process--
RSVP online and a $7.00 entrance free will be collected at the door. Don't forget your business cards!

November Parking
Due to events on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $6.00 upon entrance on the evenings of November 18th, 19th and 25th. Also, all home Gopher Football games will be event-rate parking.The next November game will be on the 22nd. For additional information on parking, please visit this website

MBA Student Highlights
Learn about what's happening with students in our MBA community through this monthly listing of news and announcements on career changes, community recognition, honors/awards, and personal notes. Visit the Student Highlight webpage to see who we are currently highlighting.

Case Competitions
Registration Deadlines:
- San Diego State Venture Challenge
November 21st deadline
- L'Oreal Ultimate Business Game
Registration open until January 5th, 2009

For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website

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