BSB Weekly 05/04/09




	Week of May 4, 2009 Features \| Academics \| Career International Experience \| Clubs & Organizations \| Recruiter News FEATURES Senior Send-Off Picnic Monday, May 4, 2:30 - 4:30 - Hanson Hall Campbell Courtyard Congratulations to our Senior Class of 2009! Please join us today in the Hanson Hall Campbell Courtyard 2:30-4:30 for one last Carlson School FREE meal, and time to give us your feedback and socialize. If it is raining, please join us in the Carlson School Atrium instead of outside Hanson Hall. Questions? Call 612-624-3313. 2010 Business Week Committee Chairs Needed! Applications Deadline Sunday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. If you were "Taking Care of Business" during Business Week 2009, you had a chance to experience the most anticipated undergraduate event of the year! This year is the 50th anniversary of Business Week and will surely be an event to remember. Becoming a committee chair is a great way to be a part of this exciting week and the executive committee that plans it. Please email Business Week 2010 Coordinator Danielle Hilson at hilso004@umn.edu for an application form and a list of each position's responsibilities. Summer Office Hours The Undergraduate Program (UG) office and the Undergraduate Business Career Center (UBCC) are both open during our regular office hours 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. this summer. You can reach the UG office at 612-624-3313, and the UBCC at 612-624-0011. Now Hiring- Undergraduate Program Office Communications and Marketing Assistant The Carlson Undergraduate Program Office is accepting applications for a communications and marketing assistant for the 2009-2010 school year to work 10-15 hours per week. Web page development experience preferred. Submit a resume and cover letter in the UG Office in Hanson Hall 2-190 by 4:30 on or before Monday, May 4. Great Leadership Opportunity for Your Resume! Peer Advisor-Extended Application Deadline! We have extended the deadline to Monday, May 4th. Come help advise our incoming freshman and transfer students this summer at Orientation! Please pick up the application at the Carlson Undergraduate Front Desk in 2-190 Hanson Hall. You can email Bryana Jensen Grovender at jens0107@umn.edu for any questions. Laptop Program Offering Lenovo T400 Open to Purchase Online Friday, May 1 - Friday, August 14 The Laptop Program is offering the Lenovo T400 Performance Model with a 4 Year Warranty (including accidental damage), on site support, built in wireless connectivity with wireless printing and pre-loaded with Microsoft Office 2007 beginning May 1st! Please check out the Laptop Program website for details of this model and our program at www.csom.umn.edu/uglaptopprogram; or email us at uglaptop@umn.edu. 5th Annual Multicultural Celebration Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m. - Ted Mann Concert Hall. The Carlson School supports the 5th Annual Multicultural Celebration to honor U of M graduates, sponsored by the University's Office for Equity and Diversity and the Student Excellence in Academics and Multiculturalism (SEAM). The event will take place Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 pm at Ted Mann Concert Hall. Associate Dean Michael Houston will participate in the ceremony as a representative of the Carlson School.Specific information and a registration link can be found online at www.mcae.umn.edu/. How Women Can Use Money to Take Charge of Their Lives Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Mayo Memorial Auditorium Come gain wisdom from Ruth Hayden, a nationally recognized financial consultant, educator and author based in St. Paul. For over 24 years, Hayden has taught classes that challenge women to take charge of their financial future. Ruth Hayden will present, "Reaching Your Dreams: How Women Can Use Money to Take Charge of Their Lives." A dessert reception and book signing will follow the lecture in Mayo Memorial Auditorium. For more information contact women@umn.edu Or visit www1.umn.edu/women/ ACADEMICS The Minnesota Cup: Have You Considered It? Complete the Short Entry Form by Friday, May 22 at www.breakthroughideas.org/ The Minnesota Cup is launching its fifth year of competition and this year the contest is bigger and better with more prizes and more opportunities to win. This year's contest has raised winnings to more than $130,000 and expanded to include six divisions -- Clean & Green, BioSciences, High Tech, Social Entrepreneur, General, and Student. For complete contest rules and to submit your breakthrough business idea, please visit www.minnesotacup.org. Business and Finance Planning Help for the Minnesota Cup What: Business planning and new venture financing seminar When: Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. Where: Room 1-106 Hanson Hall, University of Minnesota Cost: Free and open to the public Event provides business start-up advice, tips for potential Minnesota Cup participants The Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is hosting a 90-minute session on business planning and new venture financing on Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. in room 1-106 of Hanson Hall. Dileep Rao - columnist, author and Carlson School instructor – will lead this one-time session developed for Minnesota entrepreneurs who would like advice on how to develop a business plan and determine the right amount and type of financing for their business. Minnesota Cup Founders Dan Mallin and Scott Litman will also be on hand to share their thoughts on how to stand out and win this prestigious competition. The event is free of charge and open to the public. To reserve a spot, please RSVP to hce@umn.edu, Media Contact: Dawn Skelly, Carlson School of Management, (612) 624-8770, DSkelly@umn.edu. MN CPCU Scholarships The Minnesota Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Foundation will be selecting recipients for the Educational Scholarships for 2009. Three awards of $2000 each will be awarded this year. Students in insurance and risk management or related fields are eligible to apply. For an application, see "MN Chapter CPCP Society Scholarship Foundation" within the following web site: www.minnesota.cpcusociety.org. Deadline is May 4th. CAREER Career Coaches Available this Summer If you're still searching for a job or need career advice during the summer, please don't forget that the UBCC is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Career coaches are available all summer to take student appointments. Contact the UBCC front desk at 612-624-0011 with questions. Interested in Non-Profits, Government, and Social Responsibility? A new organization is coming to Carlson School that will focus on the non-profit, government, and social responsibility industry. The organization will be meeting later this year and will start regular meetings in Fall 2009. Speakers, grant-workshops, career expos, site visits, volunteering and more are what you can be apart of starting now. Please contact Amanda Donohue-Hansen, donoh053@umn.edu, for more information. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 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. Visit the International Programs web page for a full description of events and opportunities at carlsonschool.umn.edu/internationalprograms. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Green Biz - New CSOM Student Organization Tuesday, May 5, 1:45 - 3:00 - Carlson School Bottom of Stairs Green Biz became an official Carlson School of Management student organization on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. The mission of this group is to reduce the Carlson School's environmental footprint and promote ecological sustainability in the global business community. Please join us for our meeting (Tuesday May 5, 1:45-3) to discuss initiatives, projects, and events for next semester to become the best possible environmentally-conscious student org. We will meet at the bottom of the stairs in Carlson. Contact Brooke Myhre myhr0087@umn.edu with questions. GLOBE Buddy Program It’s that time of year again. GLOBE is looking for buddies for the fall semester 2009 exchange students. We have students coming from Austria, Belgium, China (Beijing & Hong Kong), Denmark, England, France (Lyon & Paris), Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Thailand next semester. We are currently looking for Carlson undergraduate/graduate students that will be available at the end of this summer before classes start. For more information on becoming a buddy and your responsibilities please visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page9739.aspx Business Week Committee Chairs Needed for 2010! Applications Deadline Sunday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. If you were "Taking Care of Business" during Business Week 2009, you had a chance to experience the most anticipated undergraduate event of the year! This year is the 50th anniversary of Business Week and will surely be an event to remember. Becoming a committee chair is a great way to be a part of this exciting week and the executive committee that plans it. Please email Business Week 2010 Coordinator Danielle Hilson at hilso004@umn.edu for an application form and a list of each position's responsibilities. 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. Visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4808.aspx for a complete listing of Clubs and Organizations. RECRUITER NEWS 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. For more information contact Melissa DuBois at mdubois@virchowkrause.com, or visit our website www.virchowkrause.jobs NABA Twin Cities Student Chapter – You’re Invited! You are invited to an organizational meeting of the Greater Twin Cities Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). NABA is one of the leading organizations in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. More information about NABA along with membership information can be found at www.nabainc.org Monster’s Diversity Leadership Programs – All Students Welcome WHAT: The Monster DLP is the nation’s largest leadership opportunity for college students of diverse background. It is designed to increase the amount and scope of professional opportunities available to students after graduation. It is presented by Monster.com and sponsored by over 25 industry-leading companies. WHEN: The unique weekend events are hosted across July and August in 9 major U.S. cities. Check the website for details on each program location and date at www.MonsterDLP.com. WHERE: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Orlando WHO: Participants network with 40+ industry leading companies, 300 student-leaders from campuses nationwide attend, and highly trained workshop presenters, career mentors and group facilitators help orchestrate the event. HOW: For further information on program locations and dates, to read alumni testimonials, to watch a video of the program, check out selection criteria, or to APPLY NOW please visit the website, www.MonsterDLP.com. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS: • It is easy and takes under 10 minutes to complete • The program application is located on the homepage of our website, www.MonsterDLP.com • Include your resume for serious consideration • The DLP conducts rolling admissions; the earlier you apply the better. Last year they received over 25,000 applications. The earlier you submit your application, the sooner you get a response. 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