BSB Weekly 03/30/09




	Week of March 30, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Undergraduate Program Staff Highlight Morgan Kinross-Wright, Director UBCC Great news--Morgan has been selected as a 2009 40 under 40 recipient by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. It's great to see such a deserving member of our team receive this outstanding recognition!! You can access her picture and profile here: http://event.bizjournals.com/twincities/40under40/2009/?winnerID=41210582 You can view the full roster of 2009 recipients here: http://event.bizjournals.com/twincities/40under40/2009/ Congratulations Morgan!! Securian Leadership Lecture Series Thursday, April 2, 12:00 - 1:00 - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Monica Nassif created The Caldrea Company in December 1999 after serving for more than 18 years as a brand-builder for leading retailers and consumer product companies. Prior to launching Caldrea, Monica led a large marketing design firm that she co-founded in 1991, and served at both blue-chip and start-up organizations. Monica was named an Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003 by both Good Housekeeping magazine and Ernst & Young. In addition, she serves on the Minnesota Advisory Board of M&I Bank, the Undergraduate Advisory Board of the Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota, the Board of Advisors for Liberty Diversified Industries, and the Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable. Join us for lunch after the lecture and discussion. Consulting Enterprise Survey for All Students to Take Survey Deadline Friday, April 10 To Access Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YRmiPQqDeCl8AOrGvdTQYw_3d_3d 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. As a student, your opinion is critical to the success of this important study. To access the web survey, please go to click on the link provided below. After you have completed the survey, click the “Done” button on the last page to send your survey. We thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful reply. Sincerely, Carlson Consulting Enterprise First Generation Program Peer Mentor Position Application Deadline Friday, April 17-- Email firstbsb@umn.edu for Information and Application The First Generation program is seeking students who wish to become a peer mentor for the incoming freshman in fall 2009. Program participants will be students with little to no family college attendance history (i.e. first generation). A Peer Mentor is paired with a freshman and answers questions, provides support, information, and academic aid. The deadline for applying for the mentorship opportunity is Friday, April 17th, 2009. If you want more information or are interested in becoming a peer mentor, please contact firstbsb@umn.edu. The application is available upon request. Preference is given to current First Generation students. All Carlson School Students Leadership Volunteer Opportunity Applications are now available to become a Peer Advisor this summer for the Carlson School Freshman/Transfer Orientation!!! This is a great opportunity to meet our new incoming class to the Carlson School, help them register for their classes, and provide leadership to our new freshman class. You can pick up an application in Hanson Hall 2-190 at the Front Desk. The application deadline is Monday, April 28th. Please email Bryana Jensen-Grovender at jens0107@umn.edu if you have any questions. Ski-U-Mah A yearbook-type graduation issue brought to you by the Minnesota Daily A yearbook for the U?! Not quite, but for the first time in the history of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Daily will be publishing a graduation issue with yearbook-like components, including: student group profiles; parent shout-outs; outstanding campus leadership awards; and gradlines. There is no better way to leave your mark than by including yourself, peers and student groups in this special issue which will reach 35,000 students, staff, and faculty. So what are you waiting for? Visit www.mndaily.com/skiumah today to leave your mark. 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 U of M Chapter of Active Minds Panel Discussion Wednesday, April 1, 4:30 p.m. - Appleby Hall 319 This is your campus student organization dedicated to mental health advocacy. The panel will include Active Mind student officers who will lead the conversation with real testimonials of their own experience with mental health. Topics include: depression, suicide, anxiety, being a friend or family member of someone with mental illness, and other aspects surrounding mental health and students. For more information contact: aminds@umn.edu or visit our web site at www.Tc.umn.edu/~aminds/ Participate in Deciding TA Selection Criteria Thursday, April 9, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., University Office Plaza, Suite 400, 2221 University Ave SE For over 20 years, the U has required TAs to pass an English test before they can teach. Soon, a new test will be used to determine what level of English is sufficient to teach. We at the International TA Program want undergraduates to weigh in on the decision. If you want a voice in this decision, attend a 90-minute meeting – we’ll provide pizza and drinks. All you’ll do is listen to recordings and decide if the speaker’s English is good enough to be a teaching assistant or instructor. Because we hope for a diverse group of undergraduates, if you are interested, please e-mail your name, dept./college, age, gender (or gender identification or expression), year in school (freshman /senior), and the date you will attend to Aubrie Adams at teachlrn@umn.edu. 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 Creative Job Search Strategies for Seniors Thursday, April 9, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-108 Come to learn about job search strategies in a difficult job market including networking, professional orgs, staffing firms, and growing niche markets. Please RSVP for this event on The Edge by Tuesday, April 7th at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/page9282.aspx Undergraduate Local Consulting Site Visit Friday, April 17, 8:00 - 4:30 Learn more about consulting careers and make connections for next year's recruiting season. During these visits, you'll experience the company culture of 3-4 organizations first-hand, and connect with recruiters, employees and alumni. These events fill quickly, so RSVP soon to guarantee your attendance at these exciting events! For more information contact Tess Surprenant at surpr004@umn.edu in the UBCC. Interview Evaluations in UBCC Now Through Monday, April 20 Did you know that on-campus interviewers often provide feedback on each of your interviews at the UBCC? You can make an appointment with a UBCC career coach to read recruiters' comments about your interviews and find ways to improve for the future. Make an appointment at the UBCC front desk in Hanson Hall 2-180 or by calling 612-624-0011. Make the Most of Your Internship Wednesday, April 22, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-108 Hear from other students about how they made the most of their internships in the past. Ask your questions about how to plan your work, networking while you're there, what to wear, structuring down time, interacting with your coworkers, and how to make the most of your experience & connections after you leave. Please RSVP for this event on The Edge by Tuesday, April 21st www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/page9282.aspx 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. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Apply Online for January 2010 Study Abroad Programs Visit our website to learn more at www.csom.umn.edu/Page6390.aspx International Programs is now accepting applications for ACCT 3001 in Argentina and IDSC 3001 in India. These great programs combine study at the Carlson School with the opportunity to travel abroad and gain an in-depth business perspective on these key topics. Don't miss your chance to fulfill these core classes, and study abroad at the same time. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis, so early application is encouraged! New January Study Abroad Program in India! January 2010 - IDSC 3001: Information Systems - An International Perspective! International Programs is excited to announce this new study abroad program which will combine study at the Carlson School during Fall Term B, with two weeks in Delhi and Hyderabad, India. The course introduces students to what a business manager should know about information systems. It is set in the context of India, one the fastest growing emerging markets and a global hub for the outsourcing of IT and IT enabled services. Visit our website to learn more about this dynamic program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting March 15, 2009. Walk in advising hours are Monday - Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Carlson School 2-210 - stop in to learn more! For more information visit www.csom.umn.edu/Page9544.aspx Accounting 3001 in Argentina! Experience the vibrant culture of Argentina next January as you learn about international managerial accounting practices. Complete Accounting 3001 and gain a global perspective while you beat the winter blues in "the Paris of the Americas" Buenos Aires! Click the link www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page8632.aspx to hear about a past participant's experience and learn more about this exciting opportunity. Honors Study Abroad Course Waiver Presentations Still deciding where you want to study abroad? Want to find out more information about a specific study abroad locations? Here is your chance to ask questions and learn from other Carlson Students’ Experiences: Friday, April 10, Hanson Hall Room 1-106 11:30-11:50, Amanda Donohue-Hansen - Argentina 11:50-12:10, Elena Bloudek - London, England 12:10-12:30, Amin Aaser - Bangkok, Thailand 12:30-12:50, Jackie Reilly - Milan, Italy 12:50-1:10, Sam Johnmeyer - Venezuela Monday, April 13, Hanson Hall Room 2-250 12:00-12:20, Laura Hackbarth 12:20-1:00 Jo Trahms - London, England Visit our International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Biz Pitch Tuesday, March 31, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Carlson School 3M Auditorium Imagine you are riding up the elevator at an office tower in New York City and Donald Trump just steps in. This is your chance, you have 90 seconds to pitch that brilliant business idea you have been thinking about. What would you say? Check out our web site at www.ceomakers.com All University of Minnesota undergraduate students are invited to bring their 90-second business pitch idea on Tuesday March 31st, for a chance to win $800 in cash prizes! The University of Minnesota Entrepreneurship Club and Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship are proud to present the fourth annual BizPitch Competition. This competition is the featured event of the spring semester and presents undergraduate students with an opportunity to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win $800 in cash prizes. For more information contact Yana Tamakhina tamak002@umn.edu Investment and Finance Organization Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 3:45 - 5:00 Carlson School L-122 McNerney Capital Partners will be presenting on Venture Capital Funds. For more information contact Dan Rice ricex289@umn.edu Stock Traders Club Thursday, April 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Hanson Hall 1-107 We are hosting speaker Mark Hegstrom, from UBS at the Stock Traders meeting. Mark's expertise on retirement saving plans is in high demand throughout the country, with guests paying hundreds of dollars to hear him. This is a great opportunity to learn about fortifying your financial position as a soon to be college grad! For more information contact Brandon or Dan trader@umn.edu, or visit our website at www.tc.umn.edu/~trader/. 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. For more information, contact John Kieffer and Nick Pilger through email at uofmrelayforlife@gmail.com. Radio K Please visit radiok.org 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. For more information contact Mark Thomson at radiokvolunteer@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 31, 8:30 - 4:00, Hanson Hall 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. Food Industry Center's 3rd Annual Spring Conference and Networking Event – Free Wednesday, April 1, 1:30 - 5:00 - Coffman Memorial Union Great Room - Open to All Discussions Include: --Tracking a Fragile Relationship between Consumers and the Industry --Public Health Surveillance: A Prerequisite for a Safe Food Supply --An Anatomy of a Recall: The PCA Case --Industry Panel Discussion on Food Safety Issues and Recalls Because of their generous support - STUDENTS ATTEND FREE! To check out the afternoon's agenda and to register online, visit foodindustrycenter.umn.edu/Events.html NABA Central Region Student Conference Invitation Registration Open for October 1-3 Conference in Indianapolis! Email: studentreg@nabacr.org The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc Central Region invites you to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC) Deadlines June 30, 2009 - Deadline for early bird registration rate September 4, 2009 - Deadline for Scholarship applications to be mailed September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online Spend a Day with Virchow Krause Our 5th annual Spend a Day with VK is an excellent way to experience the inner workings of a successful CPA and Consulting firm. You will meet a broad array of professionals from each of our business units. During the course of the day, you will meet various Partners, leaders from each of our groups, and spend quality time with associates with all levels of experience. 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