BSB Weekly 01/26/09




	Week of January 26, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Housing Scholarships Available Application Deadline Monday, January 26 Application requirements are available at:akpsionline.com/09AKPsiScholarships.pdf The Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund is awarding housing scholarships to students who attend the Carlson School of Management who have strong academic records and leadership experience. This year, up to six scholarships will be awarded, each worth $8,400 for twelve months of housing at the Alpha Kappa Psi house. You do not have to be a member of Alpha Kappa Psi to qualify for these scholarships, but scholarship recipients are required to live at the Alpha Kappa Psi house. Alpha Kappa Psi members will not be given preferential treatment for these scholarships. Volunteers Needed for the Spring Undergraduate Career and Internship Fair! Tuesday, January 27 - McNamara Alumni Center The Carlson School’s Spring Undergraduate Career and Internship Fair needs help from you to assist with set-up, clean-up, registration, and various other tasks on the day of the event. Volunteers are needed to fill two-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are all welcome and encouraged to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to get involved in Carlson School activities and network with fellow students and company recruiters. The event is conveniently located at McNamara Alumni Center, two minutes from the Superblock. If you are interested, please send an e-mail with your name and availability to Laura Nickolay at nick0125@umn.edu or Rob Evans at evans463@umn.edu. Student Lounge & Breakout Room Access As a Carlson School undergraduate, you can gain access to the secured Student Lounge in L-100 Hanson Hall and the breakout rooms with the new “smart” UCard. The new smart card is distinguishable by the orange numbers located on the upper right corner on the back of the card. If you do not have a smart card, plan on picking it up at Coffman Memorial Union by 1/30/09. To receive the smart card at no cost, bring in your current UCard (along with a government issued ID), otherwise the charge is $15 to you. You will then be given access by 2/6/09. Thereafter, we will provide access at monthly intervals when you provide your smart card information in the Undergraduate Program office, 2-190 Hanson Hall. If you have difficulties with your smart card access, go to UCard Access at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4533.aspx and complete the form. U Card Coffman Office Coffman Memorial Union, Room G22 300 Washington Avenue SE (612) 626-9900 Regular Hours: Weekdays • 8am – 4:30pm Additional information or locations/hours can be found at umn.edu/ucard Be a Welcome Week Leader! Application Deadline Wednesday, February 4, Click here for more information This volunteer position will help current U of M students gain valuable leadership experience and will focus on providing a quality transitional experience for first-year students. Leaders will receive training throughout the spring on group facilitation, campus resources, and University expectations. The 2009 Welcome Week Leaders will work in pairs and lead groups of new students through Welcome Week. To view a position description and to apply, visit ofyp.umn.edu/employment/wwl/. The 2009 President's Student Leadership and Service Awards All staff, faculty, administrators, and students are encouraged to nominate current University students for this prestigious award, presented annually to one-half of one percent of all University students. For more information and online nomination forms, please visit the Student Unions and Activities Web site at: sua.umn.edu/leadership/awards/ or call Student Activities at 612-626-6919. These awards honor the accomplishments of outstanding students and their invaluable contributions of leadership and service to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the community. Undergraduate recipients of the President's Student Leadership and Service Award may also be considered for the Donald R. Zander Award for Outstanding Student Leadership (a $1,000 scholarship given to two recipients) and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Student Leadership Award (a $500 scholarship given to eight recipients). All Students Volunteer for College Awareness Day - Wednesday, February 11 Only a small time commitment is required - one hour for the event and one hour for an information session. To sign up, contact Rachel Wax at 612-626-2044 or email: waxx0007@umn.edu. Volunteers will read and discuss I Know I Can, a children’s book that introduces college awareness in a context that young children can understand. You will define college, discuss the benefits, and explain the pathway that students must take to turn their aspirations into a college degree. 2,700 third graders attending Minneapolis public schools will participate in the Minneapolis I Know I Can College Awareness Day. The event will bring over 200 volunteers into classrooms to share the significance of making college attendance an aspiration. Carlson School Lockers Available Contact the Undergraduate Program Office at 612-624-3313 Stop by the Undergraduate program office in Hanson Hall 2-190 to rent a locker for the academic school year. The cost is $20 (cash or check only) for the year; please have your student ID with you. Full size lockers are available. Carlson Building Updated with New Wireless N Infrastructure! Configure your U of M Secure connection by visiting: carlsonschool.umn.edu/wireless/ Both Hanson Hall and Carlson School buildings now offer this new technology--so there is no need to switch. IT Student Services highly recommends students configure the U of M Secure connection. For information on how to configure the U of M Secure connection please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/wireless/ or contact IT Student Services with further concerns at 612-625-5550. The U of M Secure connection offers two key benefits: a permanent login for the semester, and a secure connection through a public internet. ACADEMICS Carlson School Ventures Enterprise Open House Monday, January 26 - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Carlson School L-151 Carlson School Ventures Enterprise Applications For more information, contact Connie Rutledge at: rutl0006@umn.edu The Ventures Enterprise is now accepting applications for undergraduate associates. Students must be on track to graduate in May 2010 and able to participate in CVE from March, 2009 until May, 2010 (summer break excluded). Please join us at our open house event to learn more! Exploring Interest and Majors Event Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Coffman Union Great Hall Visit cclc.umn.edu/EIM for more information. This is a great event for students to be able to see how their interests and values match up with different U of M majors. Also, we are still in need of volunteers for the March 4th event, so if you have any interest in volunteering please email sunsh001@umn.edu. Building U.S. China Bridges Lecture Saturday, January 24, 4:00 p.m. - Ted Mann Concert Hall China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power Lecture and Q & A at 4:00 p.m., with reception to follow at 5:00 p.m. serving Chinese food catered by Tea House. The entire event is free and open to the public and features speaker Rob Gifford, former National Public Radio (NPR) Beijing correspondent. For more information, contact the China Center at (612) 624-1002 or chinactr@umn.edu or visit our website at chinacenter.umn.edu/news/events.html Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Information sessions promoting graduate programs in Public Policy, Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional Planning on the following dates: Thursday, January 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155346646 Monday, February 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155350658 Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155355673 Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/event/155357679 Faculty, staff and current Humphrey students will provide information and answer questions about these degree programs, as well as our dual degree programs with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering. Apply to Graduate—there is a deadline If you are completing your degree this spring 2009 you must apply to graduate by Tuesday, February 3rd. The online undergraduate degree application is available on the OneStop web site under the Degree Planning link onestop.umn.edu/degree_planning/graduation/index.html. Spring graduates will be invited to participate in the May 2009 Commencement Ceremony. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Undergraduate Program Office at 612-624-3313. American Society of Women Accountants Offering Two Different Scholarships Apply online: aswamsp.org and mail the application plus the related essay to Pat Kurt:Patricia.A.Kurt@wellsfargo.com. Local ASWA Chapter Scholarship The Mildred Dahl Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) providing one or more scholarships to women undergraduate students majoring in accounting attending a Minnesota college and university. National ASWA Scholarship Women accounting students also have the opportunity to be sponsored by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter for an additional scholarship through ASWA National. Accounting & Finance Scholarships (MEF & SCMS) $1,000-$2,500 Application Deadline Sunday, February 15 Online application: imanet.org/membership_helping_student_scholarships.asp The MEF scholarship will consider all IMA members who have not previously received an IMA Scholarship in the classification category. SCMS Scholarship applicants are also considered for to receive the prestigious Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Please see the above link for a full description of both scholarships. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship for Supply Chain Students Entering Senior Year Application Deadline Friday, February 20 For an application call or email Janis Kellerman at 800/888-6276 extension 3023, jkellerman@ism.ws. For additional information, please see our websites at ism.ws/education/content2.cfm?ItemNumber=7781 or richterfoundation.org. The Institute for Supply Management(TM) (ISM) is pleased to work with the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in the promotion of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program. The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in partnership with the ISM R. Gene Richter Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 U.S. dollars to individuals seeking education in the area of supply management or supply chain management for the 2009-2010 academic year. Eligible students will be entering their senior year and must be enrolled full time in an accredited supply management or supply chain management program with the intention of specializing in the supply management profession. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, high ethical standards, and potential to become a future leader in the procurement field. CAREER The Edge Update -- You can now log in to The Edge! You should now be able to log in to The Edge using your X500 and password. Go to carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge Register yourself in the new system and upload a resume as soon as you are able—recruiters are already asking to do resume searches so the sooner you have your resume online, the sooner recruiters can access it. To upload your resume(s) click My Account>My Documents. Thank you for your patience during this transition to The Edge. If you have questions, or notice any incorrect information on your profile, please email edgehelp@umn.edu. If you require further assistance, please contact the Business Career Center at 612-624-0011. On-Campus Interviews! Monday, January 26, 12:00 start Resume drop periods (previously know as preference periods) start Monday, January 26. Check out The Edge at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page7420.aspx to see what companies are hiring and to apply online! Contact the Business Career Center at 612-624-0011 if you have any questions. Carlson School Spring Career and Internship Fair Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - McNamara Alumni Center Looking for a job? Wonder what companies hire from Carlson? Want to expand your network? Go to: carlsonschool.umn.edu/page518.aspx. Come to the Career and Internship Fair to meet with recruiters from over 40 companies looking for Carlson School talent for both full-time and intern positions. Dress is business professional and be sure to bring copies of your resume. Wells Fargo Day January 28, 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - Carlson School Atrium Free lunch from Jimmy John's at the event. Students can register here to be entered in a drawing for one of six $100 gift cards to the U of M Bookstore. This event is for all students at the University of Minnesota who are interested in learning more about Wells Fargo. Senior Management Jon Campbell, Chief Executive Officer for Wells Fargo’s Minnesota Region, Head of the company’s Social Responsibility Group, and board member of the Carlson School of Management and U of M Foundation will provide a welcome at 12:30. Recruiters from finance/accounting, marketing, operations, sales, and technology businesses will talk with you about full-time and summer internship opportunities. Senior Focus Week Monday, February 2 - Friday, February 6 - Hanson Hall 2-180 This week the professional career coaches in the UBCC will have appointment times reserved for seniors only. Stop by the UBCC front desk or call 612-624-0011 to make an appointment with Morgan, Tess, Katie, or Mackenzie. Tuesday, February 3 Creative Job Search Strategies Workshop 4:00-6:00 p.m. Carlson School 1-115 Wednesday, February 4 Creative Job Search Strategies Workshop 4:00-6:00 p.m. Carlson School 1-114 (a repeat of the Tuesday session.) Thursday, February 5th: Carlson School Alumni Networking Event from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. in the Carlson School Private Dining Room. Kick off your professional networking by meeting with Carlson School alums in various industries. All events will be open to seniors only. Please RSVP through Events in The Edge at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge Environmental Internship & Career Fair for All Students Wednesday, February 4, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Paul Student Center - North Star Ballroom Contact 612-624-2710 for more information or go to: stpaulcareers.umn.edu/envjobfair/ The St. Paul Campus Career Center will again be hosting the Environmental Internship and Career Fair in February and it is open to students from all University of Minnesota Campuses! Fields/Majors Represented: Bio-Products and Biosystems Engineering, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences Policy and Management, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation Resource Management, Soil Science, and Water Resources. U of M Job and Internship Fair Monday, February 9, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center, downtown Minneapolis umjobfair.org Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Over 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 U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. To register for it, go to umjobfair.org where you'll also find preparation tips and info about free transportation. The Business of Energy, Biomedicine, and Music/Entertainment This series will consist of 3 Expositions held in the Carlson Atrium highlighting unique industries: Energy – Thursday, February 19 Biomedicine – Thursday, March 5 Music/Entertainment – Thursday, April 23 Mark your calendars now, and watch for more info as the dates approach! Freshman Career Exploration Workshop (3-part workshop) Wednesday, February 25, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hanson Hall 2-250 - First Session (of 3) Are you a freshman who is feeling unsure of what career you want to pursue? This three session career exploration workshop will feature a tour of the Undergraduate Business Career Center, and a discussion of how you can use the Strengths Finder assessment, as well as other career assessments you will take, to help you discover possible careers that are right for you. You will also learn tools and resources for exploring the careers that interest you. Dinner will be served during the workshops. To participate, you must attend all three workshops and be prepared to do a little homework between sessions. Sessions are on: 2/25/09, 3/4/09, 3/11/09 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. RSVP on The Edge! For more information contact Mackenzie Sullivan at: sull0104@umn.edu. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IE 101 Workshops Online Go to: csom.umn.edu/Page8890.aspx Come learn the nuts and bolts of planning your international experience. Receive valuable information about program selection, academics, financing, career planning, and important next steps for you to take. For more information about the IE 101 workshops and to register, use the online link above. IE 101 Dates Monday, January 26, 11:15 - 12:45 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-108 Thursday, February 12, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-108 Wednesday, March 4, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Hanson Hall 1-106 Consult with Cargill in Eastern Europe this Summer - Limited Space Available! Go to: carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms This May, gain a first-hand look at the challenges corporations face in the dynamic environment of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and examine business practices of corporations operating in emerging markets. Students work in teams on a live consulting project analyzing Cargill's business strategy in the CEE region. This unique opportunity will allow you to explore the business conditions in emerging Europe while consulting for a major multi-national company. Space is limited - apply now! Vienna Summer Program Now Accepting Applications Go to: carlsonschool.umn.edu/page8142.aspx If you are interested in studying abroad this summer, consider the Vienna Summer Program! Earn 4 elective credits on this 3 week summer program in the heart of Europe. Choose from intensive and elective topics including: International Strategy & Marketing, International Human Resource Management, Non-Profit Management, Management of Cross Cultural Differences, and Global Leadership Competencies. Visit our website to see the full list of topics offered. A July and an August session are offered for your convenience. Applications accepted online until January 30 - don't miss out - apply today! Application deadline January 30 – go to Carlson School 2-210 for more information Summer Study Abroad Programs Application Deadline Friday, January 30 Apply at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9007.aspx or go to the International Program Office, Carlson School 2-210. International Programs is excited to announce our summer 2009 lineup including: Norway Summer Program, Copenhagen Summer Program, Cologne Summer Program, and Vienna Summer Program. These programs offer the chance to study abroad for 3, 4, or 6 weeks and to get elective or major credit (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 to learn more at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9007.aspx Norway Summer Program in Intercultural Management Application Deadline Friday, January 30 Apply at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/page8143.aspx. Are you interested in learning more about intercultural management? Do you want to study abroad this summer? Consider the Norway Summer program. Visit our website to learn more about a student who went on the program in summer 2008. Don't miss out on this great program - apply now! Copenhagen Summer Program Now Accepting Applications! Application Deadline Friday, January 30 Apply at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page6387.aspx?showcontent=132165&display=102&templateID=5024 Interested in learning more about the Copenhagen Summer Program? Earn 8 credits on this 6 week program in Denmark. Visit our website for a student profile from a summer 2008 participant. See pictures, learn about the program, and find out details about the 2009 program. Don't miss out, learn more today! Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline Monday, February 2 Application materials and instructions are available at: honors.umn.edu/scholarships_u/documents/sullivan_app09-10.pdf or from the University Honors Program office in Nicholson Hall 20. Don't forget-- Semester Exchange Priority Deadline Application Deadline for fall 2009/Spring 2010 Carlson School semester exchange programs is February 28th! Apply at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/page6468.aspx. Please visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS WIB Day January 26, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. – Carlson School Lower Atrium For more information contact Amy Kuehn at wib@umn.edu Want to become a WIB member? Love wearing your WIB shirt to Carlson? Then stop by the WIB table on Monday, January 26 from 11-1 in the Carlson Lower Atrium and get a free cookie! All WIB members that show up wearing their WIB shirts or all students that sign up to become a member will get a delicious cookie! Citizens League Opportunity for All Students This year's project kicks off on January 27th – anyone who’s interested can find out more and sign up at citizensleague.org/events/past/2009/01/action_groups_k_1.php, or get in touch with our Policy Coordinator Annie Levenson-Falk: alevensonfalk@citizensleague.org, 651-293-0575 ext. 16. We’re organizing three Action Groups (in the policy areas of poverty, education, and financial literacy). These will be self-led groups – the members will pick the issue that they want to focus on and draw up their own project, but with the support of experienced Citizens League members and Citizens League staff. Phi Delta Theta is Offering Two (2) $250 Book Scholarships Apply here You do not have to become a member to receive the scholarship. Contact Luis Martinez for more information at: lmartinez@phideltatheta.org Please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS KPMG Office Hours Thursday, January 29, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-127 For more information contact Sarah Tellinghuisen at: stellinghuisen@kpmg.com or kpmgcareers.com Attention Accounting and/or MIS majors! Do you have an interest in working in public accounting but want more information? Do you want to learn more about opportunities at KPMG? Please feel free to stop by during office hours or set up an appointment with Sarah directly to guarantee a time slot. International Business Game--All Expenses Paid! Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors of all Majors Application Deadline Friday, January 30 acemanager.bnpparibas.com Assemble your team of 4 to compete in international business competition with potential to win all-expenses-paid trip to Paris, 10,000Euros, and potential internship with major French bank. For more information, contact surpr004@umn.edu. Sponsored by French Bank, BNP Paribas. Summer Fellowships offered in Washington D.C. Application Deadline Sunday, February 1 Any Asian American undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA is eligible to apply. Applicants must be United States citizens. Interested students can visit ILF's website at ILEADER.org to apply online or to obtain more information. The ILF works with government agencies to place each Fellow in his or her area of interest. Each Fellow receives a stipend of $1,500, funded by the ILF and its sponsors. Students must pay for their own travel, housing and living expenses during their fellowships. ILF Fellows attend weekly seminars and other events to learn about government, in addition to their internships. Taste of Ernst & Young Monday, February 2, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Carlson School Private Dinning Room Ernst & Young and Alpha Kappa Psi invite you to attend "Taste of Ernst & Young". This lunch event is aimed at freshmen and sophomores who want to learn about E&Y and how to cook up a flavorful career. Please RSVP with your resume via email to amy.fondell@ey.com. The Center for German & European Studies Application Deadline Monday, February 9 Fellowships for U of M students to serve as interns in elementary schools in Berlin, Germany. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Interns work in an English-language classroom four days a week. One day is open for research and other activities. Program duration: June 6 to July 4, 2009. German language proficiency preferred but not required. Up to 15 fellowships are available. Full information on the CGES website on the internships page: cges.umn.edu/fellowships/internships.htm Paid Public Interest Internship in NYC for Asian American Students Application Deadline Friday, February 13 Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) is now accepting applications for the 2009 College Internship Program. All applications must be postmarked by February 13, 2009. Download the application and read the internship program overview for eligibility and important dates at: www.kalca.org The Internship is an eight-week program with a stipend of $3,000 that provides college students and recent graduates of Asian descent an opportunity to learn about our civic and democratic processes from the inside of leading government offices, political campaigns, nonprofits and community based organizations in New York and New Jersey. Submit Content to the BSB Weekly on or before each Tuesday for print the following Monday in the BSBweekly. Questions, call 612-624-3313 for answers. 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