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Week of June 29, 2009

FEATURES

MBA Office Closed on Friday, July 3
The MBA program office will be closed all day on Friday, July 3 for the holiday weekend. We will re-open on Monday, July 6.

Carlson Night at the Minnesota Twins
Wednesday, July 8, 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.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Student Computer Stations Available inside MBA Office
The MBA program office recently replaced the older student desktop with two NEW desktop computers. These two computers are available for use before or after classes, inside our office, suite 1-110, Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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CAREER

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

Mastering the Interview
Wednesday, July 8, 4:40 - 5:40 p.m., CSOM 2-206
This workshop will cover the techniques needed to ace a job interview with emphasis on the behavioral interview. The mock interview process will also be covered. For more information please visit the GBCC events calendar.

Positioning Statements
Monday, July 13, 4:40 - 5:40 p.m., CSOM 2-206
Learn how to develop an effective and strategic Positioning Statement and modify it for networking and interviewing situations. Will discuss how to use the positioning statement to answer those tough open-ended interview situations like "Tell me about yourself, and "Why should I hire you?" For more information please visit the GBCC events calendar.

Participate in the On Campus Recruiting Resume Book
To have your resume included in the 2009 summer online resume book, follow these steps:
- Sign up for OCR.
- Log into The Edge.
- Upload your OCR approved resume* under the "Documents" section under "My Accounts" by July 10, 2009.
- In your Edge profile, check "Yes" to employer viewing of your resume and profile.
*Your resume must conform to the Carlson template and be approved by a career coach.

Upcoming On-Campus Recruiting Deadlines
July 10: Deadline for participation in the Online Resume Book July 27: Deadline for completion of all OCR eligibility requirements for those participating in the Online Resume Book
August 7: Final deadline for completion of all OCR requirements for those not participating in the Resume Book
Sept 14:  Resume submission begins
Sept 14: Company information sessions begin
Oct. 5: Fall on-campus interviews begin
Dec. 16: Fall on-campus interviews end

Sign Up Now for On Campus Recruiting
If you are graduating between September 2009 and August 2010 and would like to participate in On-Campus Recruiting (OCR), you MUST notify GBCC of your intention to participate. To do so, use the link via The Edge, located in the Announcements section.

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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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Remember to check the Events Calendar for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School.

Wells Fargo Presents First Tuesday
Tuesday, July 7
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Jim Lawrence, Unilever
McNamara Alumni Center

Entrepreneurship and Family: Managing the Two Passions of Your Life
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.
Nicollet Island Inn - Fireside Room
Join Larry and Caryl Abdo and other Carlson MBA couples for dinner at their historic Inn on the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.  In addition to providing dinner at their award winning restaurant, Larry and Caryl will lead a discussion on the challenges of being married to an entrepreneur.  The Abdos are both University alumni and owners of numerous real estate, restaurant, hospitality and marketing businesses.RSVP with full names to hce@umn.edu

July Parking
For information visit the parking web site or click here.

Case Competitions
For additional information on case competitions, please visit this website

Student Highlights
Learn about what's happening with students in our MBA community. Use the submission form to submit news about yourself or classmates.

GBCC Interview Stream
Interview Stream is a new tool where you can practice your interviewing skills in front of a webcam. For questions contact the GBCC at 612-624-0011.

External Job Postings
Be sure to check out external job postings on The Edge on a regular basis. For more information visit the GBCC recruiting web site

UCard Access Form
If you are having difficulty accessing the Carlson School breakout rooms or the graduate student lounge, you can complete an access request form online. If you have questions, please contact Jessica McLain

Carlson IT Help Desk
Stop by the Help Desk in Carlson 1-148 for virus scans, data backup and re-imaging. Email all questions or concerns to: csomhelp@umn.edu.

Carlson School Merchandise
Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore

Office Hours
Located in suite 1-110, the MBA Program Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop offs. Have questions answered by our MBA staff.

MBA Program Office Summer Hours
June 15 - August 26
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: Closed
*Friday, July 3rd: Closed*

Academic Advising Summer Hours
The office hours for academic advising during the summer are:
Monday, Tuesday:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday:
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact B. Bea Rajsombath, Academic Advisor, to schedule a meeting or to discuss your academic plans (612-626-9386).

Carlson Dining and Starbucks Hours
Summer 2009 Hours:   
June 15 - Sept 4
- Bleeker Street: CLOSED
- Grill & Zoca: CLOSED
- CityKid Java Cafe: CLOSED

Bistro Cafe (HHH):
Monday - Friday:  
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday:
CLOSED

Starbucks (2-201 HMH):
Monday-Thursday: 
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday:     
 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday:    
 CLOSED

For location information and hours of operation, visit www.umn.edu/dining.

  
      
 
 

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