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	Week of March 23, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES Net Impact Faculty Case Competition Thursday, March 26, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 3M Auditorium A product sold by GE Healthcare in India led to illegal health activities which drew significant media attention. What responsibilities does the company have to ensure legal use of a product and how do these management decisions affect responsibilities to shareholders? Come watch Mark Bergen, Charlie Caliendo, Norm Chervany, and Myles Shaver debate approaches to this interesting corporate ethics case selected by students.Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP through UMCal. Questions?  Please contact Patricia Brown at brow2809@umn.edu. 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. How China and India are Reshaping their Futures AND Yours! Friday, March 27, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., 3M Auditorium Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna explores the likely evolution of the Chinese and Indian models and the implications for the world in four settings—China and the world, India and the world, Chinese and Indian mutual relations, and the view from the developed world. For additional information contact Paul M. Vaaler at vaal0001@umn.edu. Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Marketing Network Speaker Series Presents: Lorraine Painter, Cargill Tuesday, March 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123 Lorraine Painter will be joining us to discuss Cargill's new Strategic Intent for all business units moving forward. Each unit has been tasked with indentifying what segments could double in size, and therefore all businesses have placed a renewed emphasis on examining their core competencies and understanding their customers. The plan has placed an increased importance on all aspects of Marketing for Cargill. Lorraine will share some wonderful stories of how Cargill has become customer-focused and walk us through some recent ads, ex. Truvia, which demonstrate the company's latest efforts. Please RSVP via UMCAL. MILI Student Association Networking Social Thursday, March 26, 7:30pm Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown The MILI Student Association is planning an exciting Networking Social at the one and only Loring Past Bar! Come mingle with your fellow MILISA members, alumni and affiliates. Contact milisa@umn.edu for more information. Back to top>> ACADEMICS 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. For more information, visit the bookstore's web site Registration for Fall and Summer 2009 - Fall registration begins on Thursday, April 9 - Summer registration begins on Tuesday, April 7 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. Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge Finding an Internship in Tough Economic Times Wednesday, March 25, noon - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 2-206 The recent economic events have changed the face of the Internship job market. Hear stories of those who have risen to the challenge and discover what you can do now for your upcoming career. For more information and to registrar for this event, click here. Effective Work Relationships Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. CSOM 3M Auditorium This workshop provides you with understanding of different kinds of interpersonal styles and how they can affect relationships at work, techniques that leaders can use to leverage the power of diversity of a group and techniques that leaders can use to resolve conflict. For more information and to registrar for this event, click here. Small Group Internship Search Sessions Monday March 30 - Thursday, April 2 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 1-136 The GBCC will be holding small group internship search sessions each day next week over the lunch hour.The purpose of these sessions is to explore new and additional ideas for finding internship opportunities. If you have suggestions to offer, questions to ask, or just want to listen, please attend. The group will meet Monday through Thursday from 11:45-1:00. No need to RSVP. You are invited to join one or all of the sessions. Favorite Career Books of the GBCC Coaches The GBCC's resource center offers a collection of books, magazines and handouts that can support your career management and job search.  - “Perfect Phrases for Negotiating Salary & Job Offers” (Keith Munson)  - “Mastering the Job Interview” (Shelley Jensen-Decker)  - “Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career”  (Claudia Melo)  - “The Interview Rehearsal Book: 7 steps to job-winning interviews using acting skills”  (Jill Hauwiller)  - “Women Don't Ask: the high cost of avoiding negotiation and positive strategies for change”  (Allison Corkey)  These and other resources can be checked out from the GBCC front desk by students with ID. Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. NAWMBA Webinar Series Wednesday, March 24:"Working through the Transition" Job Re-entry in the 21st Century Develop your leadership skills, strengthen your network, increase your ability to find, research, and interview for promotions and new opportunities, and meet and hear from leaders and corporate partners across the country. The webinars are priced at $9.99 each. For more information and to register, please click on the specific webinar. Healthcare Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., CSOM 2-228 Leading Urologics entrepreneur Gerry Timm went into a field that often makes others blush.  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. RSVP: jkahl@umn.edu 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. ElectiveFest Monday, April 6 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Atrium ElectiveFest will highlight elective courses that will be offered in the upcoming semesters.  Faculty will answer questions and promote their courses – courses you’re already familiar with and courses you always wanted to know more about. For more information contact B. Bea Rajsombath April First Friday Friday, March 3 The Living Room, W Hotel Minneapolis 821 Marquette Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-215-3700 Click here for more information and to register this event. Lunch w/ Dean Alison Davis-Blake 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. April First Tuesday Tuesday, April 7, 11:30 a.m. McNamara Alumni Center Jodee Kozlak, Target Corporation, Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Register here Case Competitions For information on future case competitions, please visit this website. Medtronic Interdisciplinary Healthcare, April 16 – 18, CSOM Hosted by the Medical Industry Leadership Institute Student Association MBA, MHA and MPH students will work together in small teams (3-6) to develop solutions to a contemporary issue that Medtronic faces, requiring diverse industry expertise. Online Registration: March 23rd-April 3rd, 2009.  Cash prizes. Details forthcoming. Questions: milisa@umn.edu 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 classmates. Mobile Business Librarians Inside the MBA Programs office, suite 1-110 or in the Carlson School Atrium - Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Saturdays 10:00 a.m -1:00 p.m. * Through April 10th. 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. 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 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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