Week of June 15, 2009

FEATURES

MBA BBQ - Networking Event
Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
CSOM Private Dining Room (L-150)
Connect with classmates and staff as you enjoy a burger or veggie burger, chips and lemonade before class. L-150 is near the lower-level cafeteria area. Questions? Contact Jessica McLain.

January 2010 Study Abroad
Last Day to Submit your Application!
Don't miss your chance to study abroad in China, India, Brazil or Costa Rica. Last day to submit your application is June 15. Visit International Programs website to learn more about these great programs and the application process.

New GBCC Moodle Site
Working Professional Career Management
The Graduate Business Career Center is pleased to announce a new career advancement tool customized for Carlson's working professional students. Through this new centralized tool, we will share with you comprehensive information about all of our services and resources. Please provide your feedback, including suggestions for additional topics/information, through the site's forums.

Enrollment key: Carlson
Once you enroll, you can access it through your MyU portal.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Carlson Night at the Minnesota Twins
Wednesday, July 8th, Metrodome
Picnic at 5:00 p.m., game at 7:10 p.m.
Join MBA alumni and current students to cheer on the Twins as they take on the Yankees. There will be a MBA picnic held before the game on the Metrodome plaza. $35 per person and advanced registration is required for this event.

Computer Lab Summer Hours
June 15 - Sept 4
The Carlson School of Management has three computer labs. Two are located in the lower level of the Carlson building, and the third is located in the lower level of Hanson Hall.

CSOM L-112
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CSOM L-113
Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hanson Learning Lab - Lower Level
Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Note the computer labs will be closed 4th of July and Labor Day weekends*

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ACADEMICS

Timely Library Information When You Need It
Don't miss out on the powerful library resources and services available for graduate students. Check out the business library website and/or stop by to visit the MBA Mobile Librarian every Wednesday inside the MBA program office, Rm 1-110, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

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CAREER

Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge web site

Sign Up Now for 2009 - 2010
On-Campus Recruiting
Deadline for the online resume book is Friday, July 10. You must have your resume approved by July 10 and completed all of your on-campus recruiting (OCR) eligibility requirements by July 27. The following companies have already signed up for MBA OCR this Fall. Start your preparation for OCR by researching these companies and networking.
3M
Accenture
Baker Tilly, LLP
Boston Scientific
Cargill
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Eaton
Ecolab
General Mills
Harris Williams & Co.
Land O' Lakes
Lazard Middle Market
Medtronic
Northwestern Mutual - The Columns Resource Group
Protiviti
Target
Thomson Reuters

If you are graduating between September 2009 and August 2010 and would like to participate in On-Campus Recruiting, please declare your intention to participate by completing the form on The Edge, located in the announcements section.

GBCC Summer Workshop Calendar Available
The GBCC's summer calendar for part-time students is 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 program office, 1-110 CSOM.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

NSHMBA Conference Volunteers Needed
October 8 - 9, Minneapolis MN
All volunteers receive a prize drawing ticket for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  Benefits for "Moving Forward" volunteers include:
- Access to all professional development seminars
- Entry to Thursday's reception and opening event
- Invitation to Friday's evening networking event
Please contact Keelii McCarty at mcca0375@umn.edu to sign up. Plan on attending....Plan on volunteering!

Fall 2009 MBA Conferences and Career Expo's
Each conference listed below, has 10 student fellowships per conference to be awarded. Travel reimbursement and fellowship application deadline is Friday, July 24. For additional information or to request application materials please contact Keelii M. McCarty at mcca0375@umn.edu

Asian MBA Leadership
Sept. 10-12, 2009, New York City, NY
www.asianmba.org/main/frame.php

National Black MBA Association
Sept. 22-26, 2009, New Orleans, LA
www.nbmbaa.org

National Society of Hispanic MBA
Oct. 8 - 9, 2009,Minneapolis, MN
www.nshmba.org/conference/

National Association of Women MBA
Oct. 29-31,Anaheim, CA
www.mbawomen.org

Reaching Out
Oct. 15-18, 2009, Atlanta, GA
www.reachingoutmba.org

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