Week of May 4, 2009

FEATURES

Marketing Network: NSHMBA Conference '09 Prep
Monday, May 4, 2009, noon - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123
Please join the Marketing Network as we host Luis Moreno (Marketing Manager within Corporate Marketing Strategy at Land O' Lakes) and Rafael Marquez (Finance Lead - Secondary Markets at Best Buy) to discuss the NSHMBA 2009 Conference and Career Expo. In order to start thinking about the conference and prepare for it over the summer, we are grateful to have these two speakers give advice and talk about their experiences with the Conference both as former MBA students and as current professionals. Please RSVP on UMCal

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Full Time MBA Class of 2009
Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Join your graduating classmates at the Graduation Celebration on May 16, 2009 in the Scandinavian Ballroom at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis for an evening of food, socializing and student and faculty recognition. Click here for more information and to RSVP for this celebration.

MBA Student Highlights
Learn about what's happening with students in our MBA community. Use the submission form to submit news about yourself or classmates. Students currently being highlighted include Dan Kaskubar and the MBA Big 10 Case Competition team members.

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ACADEMICS

May Academic Advising Hours
For academic advising appointments from May 13 - 20, 2009 please contact Steph Nichols 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, 2009.

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. Visit International Programs website to learn more about these great programs, and the application process.

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CAREER

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

GBCC Tip of the Week
With or without a formal summer internship or project lined up, it is important to take some time to prepare for a successful experience. This is a great time to make new professional connections - not only at work, but by volunteering and attending professional association networking events. Keeping in touch with your classmates is also a great way to expand your network to include their new contacts as well. Also, don't forget to keep your professional image at the top of your mind. As temperatures increase, your professional polish should not decline. Do your research and follow company guidelines, yet dress a bit more formal & conservative than your peers. Remember that every interaction is part of an overall evaluation, so keep your wardrobe and behavior professional at all times. Lastly, make the most of the experience, even if you discover the company, industry, or function is not the best fit. Show your gratitude for the opportunity and reflect on how the experience will shape and transfer to your next career move.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

Carlson Toastmasters
Monday, May 4, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., CSOM 1-123
This is the last meeting until the Fall! Come and polish your impromptu speaking skills!

MBA Association General Assembly
Wednesday, May 6, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., 3M Auditorium
RSVP in UMCal.

Target Speaker Series
Sierra Nevada Brewery's Cheri Chastain
Thursday, May 7, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
CSOM 1-147
Net Impact and the Supply Chain & Operations Club are pleased to welcome Cheri Chastain of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company! Cheri will be speaking on Sierra Nevada's sustainability program, which is one of the most comprehensive in the industry. Please RSVP in UMCal or to petz0011@umn.edu by Wednesday, May, 6.

Minnesota Cup Primer:
Business Planning and New Venture Financing
Thursday, May 14, 4:30 p.m.
Hanson Hall 1-106
To encourage participation in the 2009 Minnesota Cup, the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting a 90-minute session on business planning and new venture financing featuring columnist, author and Carlson School instructor Dileep Rao.  Learn about the competition and develop insights on how to raise start-up capital.  The event is open to the public and will be held in room 1-106 of Hanson Hall. RSVP to hce@umn.edu

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