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Week of January 26, 2009

FEATURES

Welcome Week
Monday, January 26
Carlson School Atrium, 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join us for the final day of welcome week. MBA students, staff and faculty are welcome to stop by before evening classes.

How to Manage Stress and Maintain Confidence
During the Job Search
Monday, January 26, 4:30-5:40 p.m., CSOM 1-147
While searching for a new job can be exciting, it can also be extremely stressful and a rejection can send even a confident person reeling. This workshop provides you with strategies and techniques to manage stress and maintain confidence during job searches. Please register in the Edge.

Wells Fargo Day
January 28, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Carlson School atrium and lower level
Free lunch! Meet over 50 Wells Fargo team members from all lines of business at Wells Fargo day. Jon Campbell, CEO for Wells Fargo and U of MN Foundation member, will speak at 12:30 p.m.  Recruiters from the areas of finance/accounting, operations, sales and technology will speak with you about full-time and summer internship opportunities. Visit this website for more information.

Summer Study Abroad Opportunities
Applications accepted online through January 30
If you are interested in studying abroad during summer 2009, consider our Global Enrichment programs in Denmark, France, Austria, or Germany. Applications are being accepted online until January 30. Contact International Programs, suite 2-210, to learn more.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Alumni Mentors
Two Carlson alumni have expressed interest in informal mentoring with current MBA students.

- One has lengthy career experience in financing and starting up new ventures, and currently  focuses on real estate development.
- One is leading the legal function on a company wide basis for a local medical device corporation;  especially interested in mentoring JD/MBA students.

If interested, please contact ruzek010@umn.edu on a first-come first-served basis.

Carlson IT Newsletter (Blog)
The Carlson School IT department is excited to launch its IT Newsletter/Blog. Find out how it will improve IT support, communication, increase knowledge transfer, and keep you updated. Visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/news for more information.

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ACADEMICS

IDSC 6490: The Business of Blogs, Wikis, and Online Social Networks
(B Term, 5:45-9:05 p.m., Tuesday; 2 credits)
What is Web 2.0? Is it a fad or a set of principles with lasting business values? Where is the money in it? How can firms use Web 2.0 technologies to harness the wisdom of crowds to innovate, to engage consumers, and to encourage collaboration? Many firms spend large amounts of money to host online communities and fail. Why? What can your firms do to succeed? In this course we work together to answer these questions through a combination of readings, discussion, case analyses, and hands-on projects. For more details on the course, contact the instructor Professor Yuqing (Ching) Ren at chingren@umn.edu.

Attention 1st Year MBA Students!
Apply for a Carlson Enterprise Today
The application deadline is Tuesday, February 3, at noon.
- Funds Enterprise (Carlson Growth & Fixed Income Funds)
- Ventures Enterprise
- Consulting Enterprise
- Brand Enterprise
If you are a first year full-time MBA student and are interested in applying, access the position descriptions on the EDGE for more information.

Enterprise Open House/Info Sessions:
-- Brand Enterprise Jan. 26 & 27, noon – 1:30 p.m., 1-151
-- Funds Enterprise Jan. 26 & 27, noon – 1:30 p.m., 1-170
-- Ventures Enterprise Jan. 26 & 27, noon – 1:30 p.m., L-151
-Consulting Enterprise Jan. 26 & 27, noon – 1:30 p.m., L-153

Canadian Leadership Program
Deadline Friday, February 6
The Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa has invited Carlson to nominate a student to participate in the Canadian Leadership Orientation Program, a week long program May 31-June 5, 2009 on Canada-U.S. Business and Economic linkages for MBA students from over 20 leading U.S. business schools. Holly Kellar was our representative last year and is willing to speak with interested students about her experience. Interested candidates must submit the following to mbasa@umn.edu  by Friday, February 6:
1) Current resume
2) Letter of application outlining their interest and objectives in participating in the program

***Applicants need to be American citizens completing the first year of their MBA program.***
www.telfer.uottawa.ca/canadianleadership

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CAREER

Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge

Fall 2009 On-Campus Recruiting
Saturday, January 31, 11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m., 3M CSOM
This workshop is the kick-off for the fall 2009 on-campus interviewing process available through the Graduate Business Career Center's online system, The Edge. It will outline the required and recommended preparation activities, the time commitment, and the career opportunities available. A required workshop for on-campus interviewing participation.

Job and Internship Fair
Monday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! More than 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Check the Job Fair site to see which organizations are attending. The Fair is free and open to all graduate students. Click here to register and for preparation tips and information about free transportation.

Interview Stream - Available Now!
Interview Stream is a new tool where you can practice your
interviewing skills in front of a webcam. For questions contact the GBCC at 612-624-0011.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations.

3M Sponsored Seminar on Technology Commercialization
Monday, January 26, 5-7 p.m., CSOM 2-206
The third seminar of the five-part series, "Financing Your Technology Based Venture," will review the fundraising process, options, and challenges for your technology/science-based ventures and follow with an extended panel discussion. More information on this seminar and the remaining seminars can be found here. RSVP to hce@umn.edu.

Citizens League Action Groups Kickoff
Tuesday, January 27, 6-8 p.m.
Five Event Center: 2917 Bryant Ave. S, Minneapolis
Young Citizens League members are organizing three action groups around the broad topics of education, poverty, and financial literacy. At the kick-off event, hear about the Citizens League and its approach to citizen-based policy making, get some background on the project, and then break into three groups to talk about the project. To register for this event and to learn more about this organization, visit its website

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
National Clandestine Service Information Session
Wednesday, February 4, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Humphrey Center, Rm 205 - Freeman Commons
The CIA's National Clandestine Service is the cutting edge of American Intelligence, providing vital information needed by US policymakers to protect the national security interests of the American people. Agency representatives will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency's mission, potential career opportunities, the online process, and an overview of the security and medical screening process; and there will be a question-and-answer period. Students are welcome to bring a resume. www.cia.gov

Upcoming Diversity Conference & Career Expo
Multicultural Forum; Applications due February 9
The 21st Annual Multicultural Form On Workplace Diversity will be held March 3-4, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Office of Diversity Initiatives is offering 10 conference fellowships for students to attend the Forum and Career Expo on Wednesday, March 4. For additional information or to request application materials please contact Keelii M. McCarty at 612-626-7407

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

First Tuesday
Tuesday, February 3
11:30am - 1p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
Panel Discussion: The Growing Economic Crisis: Why, Who and You
For more information and to register click here

First Friday
Friday, February 6, 5:30 - 7p.m.
Rock Bottom Brewery
Join fellow alumni and current MBA students.
Hosted hors d'oeuvres - prizes - cash bar
Please note our new registration process - RSVP online and a $7.00 entrance fee will be collected at the door.

Mark your Calendars:
Carlson MBA Charity Auction
Friday, February 20, 6:00 -10 p.m., McNamara Center
Registration details coming soon! If you have questions or would like to donate auction items, contact Holly Keller at kellar025@umn.edu

 

Appetizers on Us
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 provide students with a voucher to purchase food or non-alcoholic beverages. All you need to do is identify the date your group of MBAs will be 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, the voucher can be picked up in the MBA programs office, suite 1-110.

 



Case Competitions
For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website.
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School International Business Plan Competition
Submissions due by February 2
 - Global Supply Chain Management
February 5-6, registration open now
 - Nebraska University New Ventures World
March 26-29, registration opens on Friday, January 30
 - Global Social Venture Business Plan
April 23-25, registration opens on Wednesday,  January 21.

 

 

Resources & Tools
Visit the Part-Time MBA Resources & Tools page for a complete listing.




Office Hours
Located in suite 1-110, the MBA Student Affairs Office is your
one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop offs. Have questions answered by our MBA staff.

MBA Programs Office Hours:
Beginning Tuesday, January 20
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.

Academic Advising Hours
Walk-in hours will be on Mondays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. for quick advising questions. To schedule an appointment, refer to the academic advising page for available times. For more information, contact B. Bea Rajsombath at rajso002@umn.edu.


Carlson Dining and Starbucks Hours
Spring 2009 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.
 

 

January Parking
For information on parking, please visit this page.




Carlson School Merchandise
Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore




  
      
 
 

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