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	Week of March 9, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES Congratulations to Graham Arntzen (MBA '10) Graham was selected by the Telfer School of Management in Ottawa to represent the Carlson School at the annual Canadian Leadership Orientation Program May 31-June 5, 2009. He will join 23 other students from leading U.S., Mexican, and Canadian business schools in high level briefings by Canadian political and business leaders and company visits in Ottawa and Montreal. Congratulations to Dan Kaskubar (MBA '09) Dan was selected as one of the 2009 President's Student Leadership and Service Award recipients. This annual award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding student leaders at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. On behalf of the President, it is presented annually to approximately one-half of one percent of the student body for their exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and the surrounding Community. 3M Seminar: Technology Commercialization for Web 2.0 Business Monday, March 9, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., CSOM 2-206 This fourth seminar will present and discuss emerging trends and opportunities for commercializing technology within web 2.0 businesses. Entrepreneurs, investors, academics and experts in this industry will lead a panel discussion on how best to leverage technology in web 2.0 businesses. In order to provide for an interactive setting, registration is limited to 50 students. Register at hce@umn.edu. Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Call for Commencement Speaker Nominations Nominations due by Friday, March 20 We are seeking nominations for a student speaker at the Carlson School Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 18. The speaker must be able to reflect the broad impact of graduate education at the Carlson School and be cleared by their program office to participate in the 2009 commencement ceremony. Nominations are welcome from students, staff or students. Self-nominations may be submitted as well.  Nominations due by March 20, 2009. To nominate a student or receive the nomination form, email Jessica McLain at mclai003@umn.edu Mobile Business Librarians Available! Inside the MBA Programs office (1-110) - Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1: 00 p.m. * Through April 10th. Students can quickly access good information for business research from the University Libraries.  Free access to reports on industries, markets, products, and companies are available to MBA students. For questions, contact Business Librarians by email, phone, chat, or visit them in person at the Wilson Library (9-5 M-F and 1-5 Sat.) - Virtual Business Library: http://busref.lib.umn.edu/  - Email and Phone:  busref@umn.edu / 612-624-5073 Back to top>> ACADEMICS Class of 2009  - Graduation Information If you have questions regarding graduation visit the graduation webpage or contact Stephanie Nichols, s-nich@umn.edu. Registration for Fall and Summer 2009 - Fall registration begins on Thursday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m.   - Summer registration begins on Tuesday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. (If taking summer courses, plan to meet with Stephanie Nichols in order to review your course requests). Contact Stephanie Nichols, s-nich@umn.edu, if you have questions on registration or your degree requirements. Contact B. Bea Rajsombath, rajso002@umn.edu, if you would like to set-up an appointment to develop your academic plan. Registration Planning Information Degree Plan: Make a course plan on the graduation planning tool and review your APAS report which shows courses to take, courses taken, and program status. The link to the planning tool can be found here. Holds: Check the holds page on one-stop to see if you will have holds that will prevent your registration. Section 90 classes: These sections are Part-Time MBA only sections but you can take them. Stephanie Nichols will be reviewing the wait list for classes and adding students after the Part-Time MBA students queue ends. Elective Fest: The spring event will be held on Monday, April 6 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium.  Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge GBCC Tip of the Week Take advantage of a new social networking tool. The Graduate Business Career Center at the Carlson School of Management now sports its own Facebook site with 176 members and growing. A recent visit to the site revealed key announcements and postings of career related articles from the Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine. Be sure to join the GBCC Facebook site to keep up with your colleagues, school happenings, and professional events! Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. Launch of NEW Twin Cities Chapter! ALPFA - Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Monday, March 9, 6:00 p.m. United Health Headquarters, 9900 Bren Rd E, Mtka, MN. 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. 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 NSHMBA Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted!NSHMBA provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent. In 2008, over $1.4 million in financial assistance was awarded to students around the country, aiding them in beginning or completing their degrees. The 2009 application will be available online through April 30, 2009. For eligibility and program guidelines, please visit: NSHMBA Scholarship Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			Remember to check your MyU portal and your UMCal for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School. Healthcare Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Tuesday, March 24, 4:30 - 6 p.m. CSOM 2-228 Five startups and over $200 million in combined sales each year has solidified Gerry Timm as one of Minnesota's preeminent healthcare entrepreneurs. Gerry will share his experiences and talk about the need for entrepreneurs in healthcare. GradFest '09: Cap & Gown Information Wednesday, March 25 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m., Great Hall Coffman Union Memorial Order your cap and gown for May's ceremony, and take advantage of special savings. Order online beginning March 30. Order online here. For more information, visit the bookstore's web site Net Impact Faculty Case Competition (Tentatively) Thursday, March 26th 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 3M Auditorium Watch Norm Chervany, Charlie Caliendo, Myles Shaver, and Mark Bergen debate approaches to an interesting corporate ethics case selected by students. Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP through UMCal. Graduate Career Fair Friday, March 27, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Humphrey Institute Atrium We anticipate around 15 companies to be represented, with both full-time and internship positions available. No pre-registration is required. Check out the Graduate Career Fair website to see which companies are attending. Business professional dress is required. Lunch w/ Dean Alison Davis-Blake NEW DATE: Monday, April 6 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP to mclai003@umn.edu Discuss the academic year, school updates, and other topics.  Lunch will be provided.  RSVP is first-come, first-served. Case Competitions For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website.  - Nebraska University New Ventures World March 26-29, registration open  - Global Social Venture Business Plan April 23-25, registration open Student Highlights Learn about what's happening with students in our MBA community through this online posting of news and announcements on career changes, community recognition, honors/awards, as well as family news (births, marriages, etc). Use the submission form to submit news about yourself or your friends. 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. UCard Access Form If you are having difficulty accessing the Carlson School breakout rooms or the graduate student lounge, you can now complete an access request form online. We require that this form is filled out completely. Once the form is submitted you can expect to receive access within 36 hours. If you have questions, please contact Jessica McLain (mclai003@umn.edu) Carlson IT Help Desk Stop by the Help Desk in Carlson 1-148 for virus scans, data backup and re-imaging. Email all questions or concerns to: csomhelp@umn.edu. Appetizers on Us Corner Bar 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. Learn more by visiting the Student Life website March Parking Due to events on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $6.00 upon entrance on the evenings of March,9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 18th,19th, and 21st. For additional information visit the parking website or click here. Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore 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: 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 Bleeker Street: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. -4:00 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. CityKid Java Cafe Good Coffee; Good Cause. Located in the lower level of the Carlson School of Management, Hours: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 8:30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - Sunday 2:00pm - 6:00pm www.urbanventures.org For location information and hours of operation, visit www.umn.edu/dining.
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