Week of April 27, 2009

FEATURES

Carlson Team Places 3rd in Big 10 Case Competition
Each spring, MBA students in the Big 10 Conference meet in Columbus, Ohio at the Fisher College of Business for a friendly competition among peers. One team from each school analyzes a complex business case. Teams must identify the company’s challenge and present their recommendations to an often unforgiving panel of industry and academic experts. Congratulations to the Carlson School's Big 10 Case Competition team members:
- Rachel Evanich
- Randolph Shackelford
- Britta Swenson
- Charlie Youakim

Their trophy is showcased in the master's lounge (1-112 Carlson). Britta Swenson was also recognized with the "Best Presenter" award.

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/

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Online & Viral Marketing Speaker Event
Wednesday, April 29, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123
Please join the Marketing Network as we host Kevin Papacek, Brand Manager at Jack Link's Beef Jerky, to discuss Online and Viral Marketing. Jack Link's has has much success with their "Messin' with Sasquatch" campaign, which can largely be attributed to the the various online vehicles they have employed. Email market@umn.edu for more information or if you have any questions.

5th Annual Multicultural Celebration
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
Join us as we recognize, acknowledge and honor University of Minnesota graduates, class of 2008-2009. It is important for us to know if you are attending and if you are bringing guests as seating will be limited. Click here for more information on this event. Business attire is recommended.

Carlson MBA is Now on Twitter
Follow us for admission updates and event details. Visit www.twitter.com, search CarlsonMBA and click follow.

IT Blog: Keeping You Updated
Carlson School IT is excited to launch an IT newsletter (blog) in order to improve support, communication and help keep you updated. Visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/it/news for more information or email Corrie Bozung.

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ACADEMICS

MILI Exchange Publication Highlights Carlson Professor
This issue highlights research done by Carlson School Professor of Information & Decision Sciences Alok Gupta, graduate student Pallab Sanyal, and Stephen Parente, on reducing healthcare procurement costs for employees by having HMOs compete in open online auctions. Click here to learn more about this research.

May Academic Advising Hours
For academic advising appointments from May 13 - 20, please contact Peter Woxland or Melanie Boutell. B. Bea Rajsombath, Academic Advisor, will be out of the office during this time. Regular advising appointments will resume on June 1.

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Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website at: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/TheEdge

Career Info Session: U.S. State Department
Wednesday, April 29, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123
The Department of State is the Federal agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. Career diplomat Brian Flora will discuss internship and career opportunities with the U.S. Department of State. Business casual attire is strongly encouraged. Dr. Flora will be available for one-on-one meetings from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Carlson Business Center. Please contact Dr. Flora to set up an appointment.

GBCC Career Tip of the Week
Joining professional organizations and being active in those organizations can yield a bounty of career benefits. Not only can you join at a reduced student rate but also obtain information on current trends, leads on anticipated openings, access to current job postings, find mentors, and receive the association's trade journal, newsletter or magazine that covers that specific field in depth.

• The Internet Public Library offers a guide to web sites of prominent organizations and associations at http://www.ipl.org/div/aon/  
• Additionally the UM-Twin Cities Libraries has a subscription to Associations Unlimited which you can use online by typing it into "Search and Find" on their homepage http://www.lib.umn.edu/  These databases contain profiles of approximately 460,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state, and local  membership organizations in all fields. A recent search for Minneapolis yielded 429 results.
• The Wilson Library has a hard copy of the Directory of Minnesota Business and Professional Associations in the Business Reference section. This resource contains the names and contact numbers of industry associations in the Twin Cities.

After joining an association, access the organization's membership directory so you can tap into the hidden job market!

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations.

Hispanic Business Association
Tuesday, April 28, 4:45-5:45pm, Carlson 4-118
This meeting is to gauge MBA student interest in forming a group. If you cannot attend, but are interested in participating later on, please contact Lynn Snyder at snyde251@umn.edu

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting Presents Deloitte Women of ALPFA Student Essay Contest - Deadline: April 30
$1250 Scholarship
Must be an ALPFA member and US citizen or Permanent Resident. For complete details, click here

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