BSB Weekly 03/02/09




	Week of March 2, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES 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! Securian Leadership Lecture Series - Bob Senkler CEO Thursday, March 5, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Working with Securian Financial Group for more than 30 years, Bob Senkler has served as Chief Executive Officer since 1994 and Chairman since 1995. He has played a leading role in shaping the overall organization's strategy and maintaining its financial strength. Bob currently serves on the boards of HealthEast, Hubbard Broadcasting, and several other organizations including the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Join us for what is sure to be an exciting lecture! Lunch will be served afterwards. 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 Sessions Held Monday, March 2, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson L-118 Tuesday, March 3, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. - Carlson L-118 Tuesday, March 3, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson 1-127 Please register and submit your questions/suggestions for topics at carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/infosessions. Carlson IT Student Services will host technology info sessions for all Carlson students covering the following: set up secure wireless, configure wireless printing, review technical services available and discuss virus and anti-virus issues. Student Lounge & Breakout Room Access Get a U card at the UCard Office in 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 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. 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. For more 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: 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. Peer Career Coach Email Resume Review - Hanson Hall 2-180 The Peer Career Coaches are exited to announce they are now accepting resumes via email for review at resume@umn.edu! Resumes will be reviewed within 2-3 business days and comments returned to students electronically. This service is available to current Carlson School students only and students with limited resume building knowledge are still encouraged to come in to speak with a Peer Career Coach. 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! 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 EXPERIENCE 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. IE 101 Workshops Online - Go to csom.umn.edu/Page8890.aspx Wednesday, March 4, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - 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 Carlson School Night on Ice 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 or $12 at the door. We invite you to bring your friends and family for a fun-filled night. For more information contact Amanda Donohue-Hansen donoh053@umn.edu or visit the website. The Price Is Right Thursday, March 5, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium COME ON DOWN!!! Business Board, is pleased to announce the return of The Price Is Right. Hundreds of dollars in prizes will be given away!! All prizes not won during the Price Is Right will be raffled off, so be sure to stay until the end of the show. We know all this game show excitement can work up an appetite--that's why food and drink will be provided immediately following the show. So quit dragging your feet on a Thursday night and be the next contestant on the Price Is Right! For more information contact Kelsey Seppa sepp0043@umn.edu 7 Habits Training Saturday, March 7, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. Are you looking for ways to improve the cohesiveness and leadership of your student organizations executive board?! Or, are you looking for a way to build your individual leadership skills?! Truth in Business (TIB) is excited to announce an opportunity for you to take part in 7 Habits Training! For more information contact Mallory Darst at darst006@umn.edu. Based on the bestselling book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", this training will allow you to discover who you are as a leader and better understand what it means to effectively lead a group of people. This service is FREE to all Carlson School Students and includes lunch and all official 7 Habits materials (a $125 value!). Space is limited so sign up fast! Relay For Life Friday, April 17, 6:00 - Saturday, April 18, 6:00 a.m. - University of Minnesota Fieldhouse This year's Relay For Life will be held on April 17 at 6 p.m. and will continue overnight until 6 a.m. the next day. To sign up to participate in the event, students and members of the community can visit www.uofmrelayforlife.com. Relay For Life is a non-athletic event that anyone can participate in. Its primary purpose is to raise money for cancer research and American Cancer Society programs. Last year, the Relay raised a record $161,000, and this year's goal is $176,000. Everyone who signs up for the Relay prior to March 13 will receive a free Relay For Life t-shirt. For more information, contact: John Kieffer and Nick Pilger through email at uofmrelayforlife@gmail.com Please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS KPMG Office Hours - Tuesdays Tuesday, March 3, 8:30 - 4:30 - Carlson School 1-127 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. For more information, please contact Sarah at stellinghuisen@kpmg.com Radio K For more information contact Mark Thomson at radiokvolunteer@gmail.com Radio K is the U of M's student-run radio station. In addition to an eclectic variety of music, we provide students with firsthand experience in marketing, underwriting, production, sound engineering, and the realities of working in radio. We are always looking for volunteers. Please visit radiok.org A Twin Cities Chapter of ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting) is close to being officially recognized! The kickoff event for the chapter will be March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the corporate headquarters for United Health Group (near 169 & 62 in Minnetonka). Any interested students are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about ALPFA and to network with accounting and finance professionals in the Twin Cities. 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 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. Contact Us \| Submit Content Current Students


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