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	Week of March 30, 2009 Features | Student Affairs | Academics Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES 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 a.m. -1:00 p.m. No need to RSVP. You are invited to join one or all of the sessions. Carlson School Student Survey Complete survey by Friday, April 10 The Consulting Enterprise is conducting a survey of all current students. The information collected through this survey will help us with our recommendations to the Alumni Relations team regarding efforts to improve the school’s alumni engagement activities. Student Highlight Congratulations goes out to MBA student Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas who has been selected as one of the finalists in the Access: Voice of the Next Generation student essay contest presented by Net Impact and sponsored by FedEx. The three prize winners will be announced in April and the winning essay will appear in Access Review, the annual business magazine published by FedEx. Visit Student Highlights to view other students who are being highlighted. Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS 7th Annual Race for Justice 5K Fun Run and Walk Sunday, April 19 Register before Wednesday, April 1 Register now to be a part of this fantastic Law School gathering in support of the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) of Minnesota.  Proceeds go towards LRAP to help dedicated public interest lawyers help the disadvantaged.  Check out all the details at www.raceforjustice.org.   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 Lunch w/ Dean Alison Davis-Blake Monday, April 6, 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP to mclai003@umn.edu by Wednesday, April 1 Discuss the academic year, school updates, and other topics.  Lunch will be provided.  RSVP is first-come, first-served. 3M Sponsored Seminars: Technology Commercialization in the Medical/Healthcare Industry Monday, April 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., CSOM 2-206 This will be the fifth and final 3M sponsored seminar for the 2008-09 academic year. More information on these seminars can be found here. Please RSVP to hce@umn.edu. Back to top>> ACADEMICS January 2010 Study Abroad Programs Now Accepting Applications! Don't miss your chance to study abroad in China, India, Brazil or Costa Rica. Applications are accepted until June 15, 2009. Contact International Programs with questions. Visit our website to learn more about these great programs, and the application process. Medtronic Interdisciplinary Healthcare Case Comp Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18, CSOM Online registration begins March 23 - April 3 Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, has developed a case competition specifically for U of M students. This Case Competition will challenge students from MBA, MHA and MPH programs to work together in small teams (3-6 people) to develop solutions to a contemporary issue faced by Medtronic that requires diverse industry expertise. The 1st place team will walk away with $6,000 and the 2nd place team will win $3,000.  With a maximum of 8 teams competing, this is an excellent opportunity to earn some extra book money. Visit www.milisa.org for more information or email milisa@umn.edu Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge Making the Most of Your Internship Wednesday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1: 00 p.m. Hanson Hall Room 1-108 RSVP deadline: April 6, 2009! A panel or 2nd year students and recent alum share their insight into what to do during your internship to best position yourself for your next career step. Panelists share what they did to make this experience count! RSVP through The Edge Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. VenturesPlus: Foreclosures and Commercial Real Estate How can we finance the venture?  Where is the money?Tuesday, March 31st, 4:30-5:45 p.m., CSOM 2-219 Carlson MBA '04 graduate Andrew Kraling knows real estate prices are low and government money was injected, but banks are still unwilling to lend. Join us to discuss financing models for the purchase of bank-owned real estate!  Andrew will explain how to acquire financing for commercial properties in a not-so-traditional, apply-at-the-bank approach. He also will shed some light on entity structuring resources and the foreclosure process. RSVP: jkahl@umn.edu MBAA General Assembly Wednesday, April 1, 3M Auditorium 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., RSVP in UMCal Toastmasters Meeting Monday, April 6, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123 Improve your public speaking skills over the lunch hour!Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month. 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. Special Seductions of Leadership Power Thursday, April 2, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Roy Wilkins Rm, Humphrey Ctr Professor André Delbecq of Santa Clara University will discuss subtle seductions empirically identified that result in distorted decisions and subsequent public embarrassment. For more information contact CIL at 625-5209 or PNLC at pnlc@umn.edu April First Friday Friday, March 3, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Living Room, W Hotel Minneapolis 821 Marquette Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-215-3700 Register here April First Tursday Tuesday, April 7, 11:30 a.m. McNamara Alumni Center Jodee Kozlak, Target Corporation, Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Register here. Volunteer at Tubman: April Showers Friday, April 24 Students are needed to help out with Tubman's "April Showers" event. Please contact Holly Kellar for more information at kella025@umn.edu April 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 April 1st, 6th, 7th, 14th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd and 29th. For additional information visit the parking website or click here. Case Competitions For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website.  - 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 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 Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore Office Hours Located in suite 1-110, the MBA Program Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop offs. Have questions answered by our MBA staff. MBA Program 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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