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

Application for Degree Form Deadline!
If you are planning on graduating this December, you must complete the Application for Degree and submit it to the MBA Student Affairs office NO LATER than Monday, December 1st at 4 p.m.!! Please see the Graduation Page on our web site for additional information on graduation and commencement.

Upcoming Deadline for May 2009 Programs
Don't miss out on your chance to study abroad next May! Consider one of our two ethics seminars (Scandinavia or Belgium & England) or one of our live consulting projects (Austria or China). Apply online for these great programs. Advising available Monday - Thursday from 1-4 PM or by appointment. Contact International Programs with questions or to schedule an appointment at 612-625-9361 or csomip@umn.edu.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

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.

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.

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

Sessions at Starbucks - Academic Advising
- Saturday November 22, 11:30 - 12:30
- Wednesday, December 3, 4:45 - 5:40
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 B. Bea Rajsombath and indicate the session date in which you want to participate. Coffee is on us!

Spring 2009 Registration
Queue appointments were sent via email to your University email accounts on Monday, October 20, 2008. Please note your queue date and start time to ensure that you register on time. Course schedules are available by clicking here. These schedules are tentative and are subject to change.

Graduation Planner
This fall, we announced that Part-Time MBA Students can now use an online tool called Graduation Planner to map out what courses are needed to complete their degree. This resource replaces the Degree Program Form that was formerly used for this same purpose.  Degree Program Forms will no longer be accepted as of December 1st.

CAREER

GBCC Upcoming Events
Visit the Graduate Business Career Center's event calendar in order to register for all events listed. RSVP your attendance at least two business days prior to workshop date in order to provide adequate materials and seating for all attendees. For more information call the GBCC at 612-624-0011 or email gbccpt@umn.edu

Upgrade Your Resume
Monday, Nov. 17th, 4:40pm - 5:40pm, Rm 2-206
The objectives of this workshop are to discuss résumé best practices and to learn about GBCC resources for further review and revision of this key personal marketing tool. BRING YOUR RESUME!

Spring On-Campus Recruiting
Monday, November 17th
For those Part-Time MBA students eligible for On-Campus Recruiting, remember to check out CARS for the first week of January interview preferencing. Begins today, November 17th at 12:30pm.

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

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