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Week of August 3, 2009

FEATURES

New IDSc Course for Fall 2009
The IDSc department has recently added a new day-section of IDSc 6040 for Fall 2009. This new section will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:55 to 11:35 a.m. (A-term). Please use the course ID 59274 to add yourself to the course. For questions please contact Steph Nichols, s-nich@umn.edu.

Forté Foundation Premium Membership for Women MBA's
Forté Foundation, a consortium of leading multi-national corporations, top business schools in the U.S. and abroad, and the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), invites you to become a member of an elite network of MBA women. Forté will be rolling out a new Premium Membership program on August 4. The standard price of membership for MBA students is $25.00, but we’ll be offering a special price of $12.50 – a 50% discount – to current MBA students at Forté Sponsor Schools!  This discount will be available August 4, 2009 – October 30, 2009. Visit www.fortefoundation.org/membership to learn more and to register.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Fall 2009 MBA Networking Event
Tuesday, August 25, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., The W Hotel
The Carlson MBA Student Ambassadors invite you to join them for the Fall 2009 Networking Event at The Living room - W Hotel Minneapolis. Network with Carlson Part-Time, Full-Time and Executive MBA students, alumni and prospective students who are interested in learning first hand about the advantages of an MBA from the Carlson School. Bring your co-workers who are interested in the Carlson MBA!
The W Hotel - The Foshay
The Living Room
821 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
612-215-3700
RSVP at: carlsonschool.umn.edu/mba/networking


Welcome Week
The first week of classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8
Carlson School Atrium, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Please join all new and returning MBA students to the Fall 2009 school semester. Network with other MBA students and get to know the MBA program staff.
- Tues., Sept. 8 - Thurs., Sept. 10
- Sat., Sept. 12 (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
- Mon., Sept. 14

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 events are welcome. If you have any questions or would like to submit photos, please contact Rita Greenberg at green801@umn.edu

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ACADEMICS

New IDSc Course for Fall 2009
The IDSc department has recently added a new day-section of IDSc 6040 for Fall 2009. This new section will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:55 to 11:35 a.m. (A-term). Please use the course ID 59274 to add yourself to the course. For questions please contact Steph Nichols, s-nich@umn.edu.

MILI Newsletter (PULSE) Now Available
The summer 2009 issue of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute newsletter, Pulse, is now available online at: http://www.csom.umn.edu/Page9895.aspx. Check it out!

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CAREER

Register for all Graduate Business Career Center events by visiting The Edge website.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

National Black MBA 28th Annual Scholarship Dinner Building Leadership Resilience
Friday, August 7, Radisson Hotel, Downtown Minneapolis
Cocktail hour from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Program and dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Keynote address given by Keith Wyche. For more information on this contact Robert Ngwu (twincitiespresident@nbmbaatc.org).

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!

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Remember to check your MyU portal and your UMCal for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School.

Wells Fargo Presents First Tuesday
Tuesday, August 4
Joel Maturi, University of Minnesota
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
August advance registration is required by Thursday, July 30, 2009 for the advance rate of $28. After July 30, 2009, all attendees may use walk-in registration as space allows at $35 per person. Register and pay online.

First Friday Boat Cruise
Friday, August 7
Harriet Island, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Board at 5:30 p.m.
Dock at 9:00 p.m.
Departs from Harriet Island: Paddleford Riverboat. $20 fee-register and pay online.

Fall Conferences & Career Expo's
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 Assoc. of Women MBA
Oct. 29-31, Anaheim, CA
www.mbawomen.org

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

August Parking
Due to an event on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $6.00 upon entrance on the evening of August 11th. For information visit the parking web site or click here.

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

UCard Access Form
If you are having difficulty accessing the Carlson School breakout rooms or the graduate student lounge, you can now 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

Monday, September 7
University Closed for Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8
Fall Semester Classes Begin

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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