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	November 24th, 2008 Features | Student Affairs Academics | Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES MBA Programs Office Closed Thursday and Friday The MBA Programs Office will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th and will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 8:00am. Fifth Annual Minority MBA Case Competition February 27th - March 1st, 2009 The Carlson School has been invited to the Fifth Annual Minority MBA Case Competition, hosted by the Office of Minority Student Services, Fisher College of Business (Ohio State). The case will address business issues with diverse implications at either a national or international level. The purpose of Key Foundation's minority emphasis is to highlight students from historically underrepresented populations, though all MBA students are eligible to be considered. If interest in the competition exceeds capacity, the MBA Programs Office will facilitate selection of the team.  If you would like to be considered for participation in this case competition, please fill out the form on www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/cccalendar. 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 International Photo Calendar on Sale NOW! The International Programs office is proud to announce the release of its second annual International Photo Calendar! Calendars feature a selection of photos from around the world captured by student, staff, and faculty of the Carlson School. Calendars are available at the International Programs office, CSOM 2-210, for $12.00 (plus tax). The calendars make great gift items and with every five that you purchase, you will receive one for free! All proceeds from the calendar will go to support scholarships for study abroad opportunities. For more details, visit our website at: www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms Appetizers on Us at Corner Bar! We know that some of the best networking often happens informally after classes end. To help support community and social opportunities, the MBA Programs Office has arranged an agreement with Corner Bar to support groups of students with partial funds for non-alcohol purchases. All you need to do is identify the date your group of MBAs is getting together and the names of those in your party. Have a group leader email this information to Jessica McLain (mclai003@umn.edu) for consideration at least 2 days in advance! If approved, a voucher would be picked up in the MBA Programs office, 1-110. Heading home on Break? Want to help Carlson recruit the Class of 2011? Carlson MBA Admissions has begun recruiting applicants for the Full-Time MBA Class of 2011 and have just completed an extensive tour of 16 countries and 33 cities throughout the world. But as always, the most successful recruiting we can do is connecting prospective students with our current students and we would greatly appreciate your help. Please call Pat McCarthy, Associate Director of Admissions at 612-626-2954 or via email at mccar390@umn.edu for more information. ACADEMICS OMS Spring Elective Offering OMS 6072: Managing Technologies in the Supply Chain (Spring Semester, 5:45-9:05, Wed; 4 cr) The course will prepare students to make informed decisions on realizing the potential of existing technologies in organizations, especially in times of economic downturn; selecting new technologies, nurturing their adoption and ensuring the exploitation. Specific industry supply chains will be used to analyze, in-depth, strategic decisions related to the development and implementation of technologies in the context of supply chains that span both developed and emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on contemporary issues such as offshoring, outsourcing, and supply chain security. For more details on the course, contact the instructor: Professor K. K. Sinha, ksinha@umn.edu. 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 Trek to San Francisco - January 7th - 9th Application Deadline Nov. 26th! The Graduate Business Career Center is hosting a Trek to San Francisco .We'll be targeting companies such as Google, Ebay, McKesson, Yahoo, Safeway, Wells Fargo, Gap, Apple, and Sun Microsystems. Treks are a great opportunity for students to connect with companies outside of the Twin Cities area and to build a network. A typical Trek itinerary will consist of a series of one hour corporate presentations where representatives from each company will present a company overview, followed by time for Q&A. To qualify for the trip you must submit an application and resume to the career center. Applications are available by emailing kwsmith@umn.edu and will be judged on a competitive basis.  If you are interested in participating, please email your application materials to Katie Smith kwsmith@umn.edu by Wednesday, November 26 by 4:30pm. Candidates will be notified on December 2nd if they have been selected for a Trek. Treks are entirely self-funded. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 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 MBA Association General Assembly Wednesday, December 3rd 12:00pm - 1:00pm, 3M Auditorium Contact Us | Submit Content <<<>>>> | Archives			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 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! Case Competitions For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website - Socially Responsible Business Plan Competition.  Registration ends Dec. 1, 2008. - Minority MBA Case Competition.  Applications due Dec. 5, 2008. - Global Social Venture Business Plan Competition. Executive Summary due January 21, 2009. L'Oreal Ultimate Business Game Registration open until January 5th, 2009 Due to events on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $6.00 upon entrance on the evening of November 25th. For additional information on parking, please visit this website Tools & Resources Visit the Part-Time MBA Tools & Resources page for a complete listing. Office Hours Extended office hours are offered in the MBA Student Affairs office. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan - May) 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Located in 2-210, the MBA Student Affairs Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, faxes, forms, and drop off. Get questions answered by International Programs staff, executive coaches, and MBA staff. Academic Advising Hours Contact B. Bea Rajsombath, Associate Director of Academic Advising, to schedule one on one advising or for more information. (612) 612.626.9386 rajso002@umn.edu. The office hours for Academic Advising during the Fall 2008 term are: Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays 8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00am - 6:30pm Select Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm(Nov. 22 & Dec. 6) 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. Carlson School Merchandise Online! Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at: www.costore.com/carlsonstore
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