Week of February 23, 2009

FEATURES

The Chocolate Soiree: A Night of Decadence and Dance
Friday, February 27, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

4th Annual Carlson School of Management Semi-Formal Undergraduate Chocolate Soiree.
Deadline for pre-registration is Wednesday, February 25 at csomchocolate.weebly.com.

Tickets on sale from 11:00 - 3:30 p.m. at these locations:
Thursday, February 19 outside of Carlson School L-110
Monday, February 23 Hanson Hall Atrium
Tuesday, February 24 Hanson Hall Atrium
Wednesday, February 25 Carlson School L-110


Carlson School Night on Ice - All Welcome
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - The Depot Downtown Minneapolis

Come and join your peers, alumni, and faculty for the Second Annual Carlson
School Night on Ice. The event will include snacks, dinner, and drinks as well as
ice skate rentals at the Depot for only $10 if you register online at or $12 at the door. We invite you to bring your friends and family for a fun-filled night. Wild Tickets will be raffled off at the event for all online registered guests!


The Price Is Right
Thursday, March 5, 7:00 - 8:30 Carlson School 3M Auditorium
(See Clubs & Organization section for full listing details)


Carlson Companies Scholarship for Undergrads - 4 Years Full Tuition Paid!
Application Deadline Wednesday, April 1 - Application found in UG Program office 2-190

If you, your parents, or your grandparents work at Radisson, TGI Fridays, Carlson Marketing Group, Park Inn, Park Plaza, Country Inns & Suites, the Carlson Companies, or another Carlson Companies subsidiary, you may apply for the Carlson Companies Scholarship, BUT YOU CANNOT APPLY ONLINE. You must complete a separate application for this award before April 1. Applications are available in the Undergrad Office in Hanson Hall. The Carlson School's late benefactor, Curtis L. Carlson established this full-tuition scholarship for Carlson Companies employees and their families.


Carlson School Technology Info Session
Carlson IT Student Services will host technology info sessions for all Carlson students covering the following:

Carlson School Technology Info Sessions Topics
Set up secure wireless
Configure wireless printing
Review technical services available
Discuss virus and anti-virus issues

Sessions Held
Monday, March 2, 4:45pm-5:30pm Carlson L-118
Tuesday March 3, 4:45pm-5:30pm Carlson L-118
Tuesday March 3, 12:00pm-1:00pm Carlson 1-127

Please register and submit your questions/suggestions for topics at
carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/infosessions


Student Lounge & Breakout Room Access
Get a U card at U Card Coffman G22

Additional information or locations/hours can be found at umn.edu/ucard.
If you have difficulties with your smart card access, go to UCard Access at carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4533.aspx and complete the form.

ACADEMICS

The Jay Group Scholarship for Entrepreneurship
Application Deadline Saturday, February 28

This scholarship is dedicated to Undergraduates in this field with an entrepreneurial spirit. For more information about the $15,000 annual scholarship, please email pmolta@twoten.org or go to twoten.org—or call 1-800-346-3210 to receive a special application.


Interested in Becoming a CPA?
Pizza and Pop will be provided at all sessions!

Nick Biondich, Accounting Department faculty member, will discuss the academic requirements that must be met to earn the CPA designation in Minnesota, including recent changes.

Please plan to attend our upcoming informational sessions:
The Academic requirements to Become A CPA in Minnesota
Tuesday, February 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Carlson School 2-213
Wednesday, February 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Carlson School 2-213
Thursday, February 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Carlson School 2-213

The Minnesota Society of CPAs University Roadshow
Tuesday, March 3, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Carlson School 1-127
Wednesday, March 4, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Carlson School 1-127
Thursday, March 5, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Carlson School 1-127


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.


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:

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.


Junior and Senior International Business and Trade Majors- Semester in Washington
Application Deadline Wednesday, April 15

American University’s Kogod School of Business – Washington Semester Program is inviting 75 junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in International Business and Trade from around the world to apply for the prestigious sixty year old program of experiential learning in International Business and Trade starting August 2009.

Students will have the opportunity to interact with the newly elected president’s economic team in the White House, State Department, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, US- Trade Representatives, Federal Reserve Board and US Export Import Bank. Elected representatives of important committees in the United State Congress and senior officials of International Development organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Inter-American Development Bank are also included in this program. For further information visit american.edu/washingtonsemester.


IT Blog: Keeping You Updated
Subscribe Anytime at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/news.

Carlson School IT is excited to launch an IT Newsletter (blog) to improve IT support, communication and increase knowledge transfer with all our customers-- keeping you updated. The FYI section has technical information and tips; the NEWS section has new products and changes. There are also sections specific to Faculty, Staff and Student IT information and support services.

CAREER

Freshman Career Exploration Workshop (3-Part) –reminder
Sessions are on: 2/25/09, 3/4/09, 3/11/09 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Mackenzie Sullivan at sull0104@umn.edu.


Now Hiring: Peer Career Coaches & BA 3000 TA's
Open Application through Monday, March 2

The UBCC is now hiring Peer Career Coaches for the 2009-2010 school year and BA 3000 TA's for summer and fall 2009. To qualify, students must currently be in sophomore or junior standing. Please apply with resume and cover letter through on campus job postings on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/assets/131626.html.


Having trouble with The Edge? Looking for an internship?
For assistance with The Edge and advice on searching for an internship, visit the Peer Career Coaches at the UBCC.

Adam, Devin, Natalie, and Sam are here to assist in navigating The Edge and your internship search. Appointments can be scheduled through the UBCC.

Walk-in Hours:
Monday: 11:45 - 1:00 p.m., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11: 45 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Scheduled Hours:
Monday: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.


The Business of Biomedicine, Music/Entertainment and Energy
This series consists of 3 expositions highlighting unique industries:
The Biomedicine industry will be highlighted Thursday, March 5 and the Music/Entertainment industry Thursday, April 23. Mark your calendars now, and watch for more info as the dates approach!


New York Marketing Trek - Wednesday, March 11 - 13
Application Deadline Wednesday, February 25
Register on The Edge at carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge

Looking for an internship/career outside of the Midwest? Want to travel and learn about global companies? Join us on our 2nd annual New York Marketing Trek! The trip will take place March 11-13 before Spring Break. Over the course of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, we will be having site visits to roughly 10 companies looking at marketing in the fashion/beauty, media/entertainment and advertising industries. Some of the companies include Coach, L'Oreal, Ralph Lauren, ESPN, MTV, Brand Buzz and RGA. Thursday night will also be a networking event with Carlson School alumni working in New York that will be available to answer any questions you may have about what their jobs are like, what it's like living in New York, etc.

As a student, you will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements and providing for food and lodging. The BCC will cover the Networking event and will be booking rooms for all of the students to stay. PLEASE NOTE: The BCC will not be paying for your hotel room, and you are able to make your own lodging arrangements apart from the group if you prefer, but we will be blocking rooms for all of the students to stay together in one hotel if they choose.


Helpful Tips for Using The Edge
carlsonschool.umn.edu/theedge

Be sure you're using a current version of Internet Explorer. Interested in attending an info session or career workshop? Please be sure to RSVP for the event under "Career Events". Find the event you're interested in and click on the event title. Next, click on the button titled "RSVP to Event".

Would you like to receive automatic emails when a new external job posting is approved that fits your criteria? If so, follow these steps in The Edge:

1. Go to the menu item named External Job Postings and click on Job and Internship Search

2. Select your preferred criteria (for example = All Degrees Considered) and click on Search

3. In this next page (the search results page), click on Save Search

4. A pop-up will appear asking to name your saved search and to opt in or out of an automatic email. It says "Please send me an e-mail when any new jobs matching this search are available."

5. You will be emailed every time a new job is posted with the criteria you've selected. For help email: The Edge at: edgehelp@umn.edu


Undergraduate Mock Interviews
Don't wait until it's too late - stop by the UBCC today!

Still working on landing that internship or full time job for the summer? Do you need help getting for your interviews? Mock Interview Sign-up is now available at the UBCC front desk. The interviews will be conducted by a Carlson HRIR Graduate Student. Stop by the UBCC to sign up for a mock interview time slot. Appointments are available throughout the week.

International Photo Calendar on Sale Now - Supports Scholarships
Go to the International Program office - Carlson School 2-210

International Programs is now selling the International Photo Calendars for half the price! If you missed the opportunity to purchase one of these beautiful calendars, now is a great time to buy. The proceeds from this calendar go to support study abroad scholarships. As a reminder, this 12-month calendar features photos taken by Carlson School faculty, staff, and students on their various international travels. Stop in to International Programs to flip through a copy, and purchase one today! Calendars are $6.00 (plus tax) and are buy one, get one free! Contact International Programs with questions.


Semester Exchange Priority Deadline
Application Deadline Saturday, February 28

Deadline for fall 2009/spring 2010 Carlson School semester exchange programs. Apply at carlsonschool.umn.edu/page6468.aspx.


IE 101 Workshops Online - Go to csom.umn.edu/Page8890.aspx
Wednesday, March 4, 3:00 - 4:30 - Hanson Hall 1-106

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.

Visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Requirements for student membership:
Students must share in our values, mission, and
principles; and provide evidence of current enrollment in an
accredited college, or university. To become a member, visit www.alpfa.org or for more information, email Geraldine Contreras, National Director of Student Affairs at geraldine.contreras@national.alpfa.org

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