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	Week of February 2nd, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES 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. Paid Consulting Opportunities! Application deadline is Friday, February 6. Management & Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) for Nonprofits and the Management Assistance Program (MAP) for Small Businesses are looking for graduate and professional students to work on projects during the Spring 2009 semester. For questions, contact Nedy Windham at 612.625.2053, windh003@umn.edu or visit the website at www.bced.umn.edu to apply online. 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. Grand Opening: CityKid Java Cafe Good Coffee; Good Cause. Located in the lower level of the Carlson School of Management, CityKid Java Café offers coffee, espresso drinks and grab & go snacks. CityKid Java Café is a product of UDS' long-standing partnership with local South Minneapolis non-profit organization, Urban Ventures. Urban Ventures uses 100% of its profits from CityKid Java coffee to fund programming for at-risk youth in the community. Show your support by visiting CityKid Java Café today. Hours: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 8:30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - Sunday 2:00pm - 6:00pm www.urbanventures.org Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS 2009-2010 Marketing Network Board Applications Wednesday, February 4, 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Submit a brief interest statement for the position of President, Board or both to market@umn.edu by midnight on Wednesday, February 4. Elections for president will be open Friday, February 6. Board elections to follow. "Ballots" will be sent via e-mail. 2009 Elite Eight Managing Partner Applications Wednesday, February 11, 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Seeking 3-4 individuals to own the 2009 Elite Eight marketing case competition. Responsibilities include seeking sponsors, partnering with primary sponsor to write the case, working with the MBA Student Affairs staff, communicating with the participating schools, and all logistical gaps in between. Contact Micah Blum, blumx067@umn.edu, for more info. Apply at market@umn.edu by midnight on Wednesday, February 11. Carlson MBA Charity Auction Friday, February 20, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., McNamara Center Online payment and registration now available! Please join us at the 2009 MBA Charity Auction! The MBA Charity Auction is a unique opportunity to spend an evening socializing with members of the whole Carlson community, including the Full-Time, Part-Time, and Executive MBA programs, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni. This year’s event will benefit the Tubman Family Alliance and Chrysalis. For more information on this event and to register, please visit the Charity Auction website.If you have questions or would like to donate auction items, contact Holly Kellar at kellar025@umn.edu Back to top>> ACADEMICS Live Dynamite: Positive Habits for Positive Success Tuesday, February 10, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Holmes Center Habits are the key to staying on track and making consistent progress. Learn to evaluate your actions and create new actions that support you in achieving your goals in life.Make daily action plans a habit. Apply the Power of Three idea and make amazing progress. Push past the fear and procrastination that holds others back and feel the momentum build. Visit the Gary S. Holmes website for more information. 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 Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge 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. Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. The Obama Effect on Global Conflicts Friday, February 6, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. St. Paul Student Center We have in President Barak Obama, an individual with a unique sweep of history and understanding of political global systems. However, there are numerous conflicts and fights around the world and make our lives and society insecure and complicated. The Middle East is only the most recent example. What may we, and the world, expect from the Obama effect on global conflict? Event sponsored by the Global Network Association of Minnesota (GNMA). Come to join our lively discussion! Visit their website for more information. Target Speaker Series Tuesday, February 10, 12:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123 The Finance Club will be welcoming Charles Osborne, CFO of Fair Isaac, as part of the Target Speaker Series on February 10th at noon in room 1-123. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP via UMCal. Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			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 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 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 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. 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 open  - Global Social Venture Business Plan April 23-25, registration open   GBCC Interview Stream 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.   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. Learn more by visiting the Student Life website 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. February Parking For information on parking, please visit this page. Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore 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.
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