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	Week of April 13, 2009 Features | Student Affairs Academics | Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) Launches New Peer Mentoring Program Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15 and 16 4:30 – 5:50p.m., CSOM 1-125 The Peer Mentoring Program will be an opportunity for you to meet with current Part-Time students periodically in an informal environment. LAB members will be on hand to assist you with questions on a variety of topics, including advice or suggestions about classes, study abroad opportunities and other student groups at Carlson. Additional dates will be announced on the LAB website and through other issues of MBA News. 5th Annual Multicultural Celebration to honor University of Minnesota Graduates Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Tedd Mann Concert Hall Sponsored by the University's Office for Equity and Diversity and the Student Excellence in Academics and Multiculturalism (SEAM).  For more information and to register, click here. Graduates must register by Friday, April 17 if they would like their names included in the program.   External Job Postings Be sure to check out External Job Postings on The Edge on a regular basis.  Not every employer decides to come on-campus to interview students, and through relationships with the GBCC, employers have been made aware that they can post their positions on The Edge. For each posting, you will see the company, position description, requirements and who to contact. The External Job Postings are NOT a part of the on-campus recruiting process. For more information visit the GBCC recruiting website. Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Emerging from the Recession: Trends and Opportunities for the Entrepreneur Wednesday April 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., CSOM 2-260T Event organized by Minnesota Entrepreneurs. Free to current MBA students. Click here for more information. RSVP to hce@umn.edu Franchising: The Fast Track to Business Ownership It’s not just about fast food! Thursday, April 16, 4:30-5:15 p.m., (Q&A 5:15 – 6:00) CSOM 2-215 Learn how franchising works, who makes a good candidate, and how to investigate opportunities. The discussion will be led by Bill Fruen, a franchise consultant who has over 25 years of experience founding, managing, and consulting small businesses. RSVP to jkahl@umn.edu The Dark Side of Microfinance? Theft and Borrower-Abuse in Unregulated Microfinance Markets Friday, April 17, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., CSOM 2-215 The Center for Integrative Leadership and the Carlson School of Management’s Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management Research Center presents Catherine Duggan. Catherine Duggan is an Assistant Professor in the Business, Government and the International Economy (BGIE) unit of the Harvard Business School. Contact Angie Stehr for more information. Back to top>> ACADEMICS Fall 2009 Registration Queues If you have any questions about your queue time, please contact Peter Woxland at woxla005@umn.edu. All queues will begin at 11:15 am. Fall Queue Dates: #1 April13, Credits remaining 0 - 10 #2 April 16, Credits remaining 11 - 20 #3 April 20, Credits remaining 21 - 30 #4 April 23, Credits remaining 31 - 40 #5 April 27, Credits remaining 41 or more NSHMBA 2009 Scholarship Deadline is April 30 You still have time to apply to this scholarship. To learn more about the eligibility parameters of the scholarship, please visit http://www.nshmba.org/scholarship/ Back to top>> CAREER Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge Decision Making and Problem Solving Monday, April 20, 4:30 - 5:40 p.m., CSOM 3M Auditorium RSVP deadline: April 16 When confronted with difficult problems, important decisions, and the need for successful actions, it is important to understand how to make a good decision. Likewise, in interview settings, you may be asked to make an on the spot decision regarding a work situation. This workshop will help you understand how to make better decisions and how to employ problem-solving skills to make those decisions. Click here to RSVP and for more information Tip of the Week Feel like you're spinning your wheels in your job search? Feeling unfocused about your next career move? All too often, career planning is set aside in favor of undirected activity or by taking whatever opportunity is easiest to obtain. This approach may waste not only precious time and financial resources but lead to hasty decisions that bring long term frustration. As you seek to move ahead in your career, each transition is likely to be more complex and challenging. A key component to a successful and efficient job search or career move is PLANNING. Take the time to walk through the steps of clarifying your goals, describing your professional objectives, defining targets, outlining milestones and activities and tracking your time. You may view a sample Career Plan in soft copy here. For questions or more information please contact GBCCpt@umn.edu Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. Hispanic Professional Night Hosted by Target Corp. Friday, April 17, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. The Guthrie Theater 818 South 2nd St, Mpls MN 55415 Please RSVP by Friday, April 10 at 5:00 p.m. Join the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of NSHMBA & Target at Hispanic Professional Night, to learn about Hispanic development and how to strengthen your professional network. Click here to register.You may also email your RSVP to NSHMBA2009@target.com. Members, non-members, and students are welcome to attend! NAWMBA Webinar Series Webinars are priced at $9.99 each. For more information and to register, please click on the webinar. - April 21st:"Click Here to Apply" The Successful Online Job Search Volunteer at Tubman - April Showers Friday, April 24, anytime from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. We have another opportunity to support Tubman Family Alliance, the beneficiary of the MBA Charity Auction. Students are needed to help out with Tubman's "April Showers" event on Friday, April 24. Please contact Holly Kellar for more information. Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			Remember to check the Events Calendar for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School. Branding and Positioning for a Startup Monday, April 20, 4:30-5:15 p.m., (Q&A 5:15 – 6:00) CSOM 2-213 Joel Swanson is the Vice President at Risdalll McKinney Public Relations. RSVP: jkahl@umn.edu Inside the Boardroom Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman Wednesday, April 22 5:30-7:00 p.m., 3M Auditorium Join us as Ms.Carlson hosts Thia Breen, President, Estee Lauder Worldwide. RSVP by April 17, seating is limited. Click here to register. For additional questions, call 612-626-7407 May First Friday Friday, May 1, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. View, Calhoun Beach Club Join fellow alumni and current MBA students in Minneapolis. Hosted hors d'oeuvres - prizes - cash bar. Click here to register and for more information. May First Tuesday Tuesday, May 5 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. McNamara Alumni Center Kate Rubin, President, Minnesota High Tech Association. Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times. Register here. 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 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. Graduation Information Click here for 2009 Graduation and commencement information. Study Abroad Programs January 2010 Study Abroad 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. 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. 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. 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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