Week of May 11, 2009

FEATURES

Congratulations to the MBA graduates of 2008-2009! The MBA program office would like to wish you the best of luck in your future endeavor's. Remember to keep in touch with our office, and the Carlson School to share your accomplishments.

End of Spring Semester
Congratulations on completing the Spring 2009 semester. Have a fun and safe summer!

MBA Program Summer Office Hours:
Saturday, May 16th 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. (closed in the afternoon)
May 18th - June 14th
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
NO Saturday hours!
Summer Hours (Starting June 15th)
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: Closed

MBA Class of 2009 Commencement
Monday, May 18, 9:00 a.m.
Northrup Auditorium
Join the graduates, their family and friends to celebrate an outstanding achievement. Graduate ceremony: 9:00am - 11:00am. Sherron Watkins, former Enron executive and whistle-blower, will deliver the commencement address.


Part Time MBA Class of 2009 Graduation Celebration
Saturday, May 16, 5:00 p.m., Radisson Plaza Hotel
Join your graduating classmates at the Graduation Celebration on May 16, 2009 in the Fjord Room 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.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Call for Student Event Photos
The MBA program office is in the process of redesigning the website and viewbook and we need your help! We are looking to gather photos from events you participated in throughout the year. Photos from your global experience, case competitions, clubs and organizations, and networking breaks are welcome. If you have any questions or would like submit photos, please contact Rita Greenberg at green801@umn.edu

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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ACADEMICS

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.

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.

IT Update - Using Skype
According to the guidelines, to safely use Skype while conforming to University Policy, users should:
- launch the application only when you need to use it.
- Keep your calls to a reasonable length.
- When the call is finished, turn the application OFF. Closing the Skype application window is not enough. On the Windows OS, the background application must be turned off as well. For more information contact Carlson IT Student Services.

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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 Summer Workshop Calendar Available on The Edge
The GBCC's summer workshops for Part-time students are now available on The Edge under Career Events. A paper copy is also available in the GBCC lobby, 2-100 Hanson or in the MBA Services Center, 1-110 CSOM.

Spend a day with Virchow Krause & Company
Monday, August 17th (more information TBA)
Virchow Krause & Company, LLP is the 17th largest CPA and consulting firm in the U.S., according to the 2008 Public Accounting Report's "Top 100." The Spend a Day with VK event is an excellent way to experience the inner workings of a successful CPA and consulting firm by meeting with a broad array of professionals from each of its business units.
How to apply: Submit your resume to the "Spend a Day" posting at www.VirchowKrause.jobs. Resumes will be collected until the end of May, and final selections will be made in mid-June.
Qualifications: Majors in Industrial Engineering, Accounting or Finance, MIS, MBA; minimum GPA 3.2.
Questions? Contact Melissa DuBois

Case Interviewing Foundation
Wednesday, May 20, 4:40 - 5:40 p.m., CSOM 2-206
Acquire the tools and frameworks to tackle case interviews. Case interview demonstration utilizing best practices included. The GBCC finds that more and more companies use this approach in combination with other interviewing approaches. Please RSVP in the Edge.

Advanced Case Practice Session
Wednesday, May 20, 5:45-6:45 p.m., CSOM 2-206
This practice session builds on the information provided in the Case Interviewing Foundation workshop. You will practice cases in pairs with the facilitator leading a debrief after each case and providing feedback and insightful tips. Please RSVP in the Edge.

Tip of the Week
Spring marks for many of us new beginnings and "cleaning up" things that have been dormant for several months. Do your job search materials need a clean up, too? Now is a good time to update your resume with any relevant activities from the last academic year that haven't been updated yet. Ideas include: involvement or leadership in clubs and organizations; case competitions, part-time or volunteer projects like GVC. Doing a quick, thoughtful update of your resume now will payoff during the busy Summer/Fall. It's also a great time to update your positioning statement or "Elevator Speech". Consider what new things you might like to add to capture your audience's attention. As a reminder, the GBCC coaches are here all summer and are happy to review resume updates and positioning statements with you in person, via email, or on the phone. Enjoy your Spring "Clean Up" and have a great summer!

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

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