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	Week of December 8, 2008 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES End of Semester Treats! In celebration of the end of the Fall semester, the MBA Programs office invites you to enjoy cookies and a warm beverage in the MBA Programs office (suite 1-110) at 11:30 a.m. until they are gone. Please stop by and enjoy!  Monday, December 8 Tuesday, December 9 Wednesday, December 10 Mark you Calendars: Carlson MBA Charity Auction Friday, February 20, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., McNamara Center Registration details coming soon! If you have questions or would like to donate auction items, please contact Holly Kellar at kellar025@umn.edu Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS  Walmart/Net Impact Better Business Plan Competition Carlson is hosting the Walmart/Net Impact Better Business Plan Competition. Teams must declare themselves to Vanessa Witt, by Thursday,December 18th. The competition will take place at Carlson during the week of January 26th- 30th. The exact date and time is yet to be determined. The winner of the Carlson competition will go on to compete at regionals, taking place at Northwestern. Upcoming Case Competition Registration Details:  - Global Social Venture Business Plan Competition Executive Summary due January 21st, 2008  - L'Oreal Ultimate Business Game Registration open until January 5th, 2009 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. Back to top>> ACADEMICS Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Apps accepted online: January 2-30, 2009 (rolling) Have you considered studying abroad next Summer? International Programs is excited to announce our Summer 2009 lineup - Copenhagen, France, Cologne and Vienna Summer Program. These programs offer the chance to study abroad for 2, 3, 4, or 6 weeks and to earn up to 8 credits to your degree (varies by program). All programs provide the opportunity to study at a partner university and to take classes with a diverse group of international students from around the world. Contact International Programs, suite 2-210, to learn more! Back to top>> CAREER Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson School Clubs & Organizations. National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA): Personal Finance with Sarah Curfman Monday, December 8th 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Rm 1-123 Neighborhood Business Fellows: Student & Community Forum Wednesday, December 10, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Atrium All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the Neighborhood Business Fellows Forum. We will hear from a select group of Carlson MBA students who have teamed up with Cedar-Riverside business owners to learn and write cases about their businesses. Business owners from Acadia Café, Al Karama Mall, Tam Tam’s, and the Red Sea will join the Fellows to share their experiences. We look forward to an engaging conversation about key challenges and promotion of our neighborhood small businesses. Food will be provided! SAVE THE DATE!  Upcoming MBA Events: Lutsen Ski Trip Januray 14th - 16th Cost: $90 MBAA members and $115 for non-member Sign up in suite 1-110 Timeberwolves Game Vs. New Orleans Friday, January 23rd, 2009 The MBA Programs Office is hosting a Timberwolves game for MBA students and their guests. The event is $10 per person and includes a game ticket, tour of the corporate facilities, a meeting with the Timberwolves President and a picture on the Target Center court. Sign up in the 1-110 MBA Programs office, deadline is January 21.  Questions? Contact Vanessa Witt, wittx068@umn.edu Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			Remember to check your MyU portal and UmCal for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School. International Programs Selling 2009 Calendars! Calendars can be purchased at the International Programs Office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) in suite 2-210. If you need to make arrangements for after 5:00 p.m., please contact Wendy Witherspoon at withe031@umn.edu. Case Competitions For additional information on these, and future case competitions, 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 page to see who we are currently highlighting. December 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 December 9, 11, and 15. For additional information on parking, please visit this page. Office Hours Located in 1-110, the MBA Student Affairs Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop off. Have questions answered by our MBA staff. MBA Programs Office Hours: (through December 17th) Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MBA Programs Office Hours Dec. 18th - Jan. 19th:   Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays: Closed Office Hours for Academic Advising The office hours for Academic Advising during the Fall 2008 term are: - Monday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Carlson Dining & Starbucks Hours Bleeker Street: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Grill & Zoca: Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bistro Cafe (HHH): Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Starbucks (2-201 HMH): Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. * Everything closed on University holidays and closed at 2:00 p.m. the day before any holiday. Tools & Resources Visit the Full-Time MBA Tools & Resources page for a complete listing. Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore.
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