August 25, 2009

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Week of August 25, 2009

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Fellowships for MBA Conferences I Welcome Week Event

FEATURES

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

Saturday Parking During Fall Semester
Opening day at the stadium is September 12
Complete schedule is available here
All campus ramps will be charging a higher event rate on football game days, and it is possible that no non-football parking will be available. Because of the importance of our Saturday classes, Parking and Transportation Services has a special offer for students taking Carlson Saturday classes. Any student registered for a Saturday class is eligible to purchase a pre-paid hang tag good for parking in the 19th Avenue Ramp on game days. Full semester (7 day), A term (4 day) and B term (3 day) options are available. To purchase this hang tag, go to: https://work.csom.umn.edu/ParkingRegistration/

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Last Opportunity!
Apply for Fellowships to Attend MBA Conferences
Deadline: Friday, September 4
NSHMBA: Oct. 8 - 9, Minneapolis, MN
Applications for the conferences listed above will be accepted until Friday, September 4. For those students who have registered to volunteer for the NSHMBA Conference, there are also 20 NSHMBA student memberships available for their volunteer commitment. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Keelii McCarty at mcca0375@umn.edu

Fall 2009 Paid Student Consulting Opportunities
Develop your skills, earn money and assist a community-based nonprofit organization or small business. The Office for Business & Community Economic Development, the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and the Carlson School of Management has partnered to offer two unique programs. These programs help nonprofit organizations, which serve Minnesota communities, as well as minority, woman or disabled-owned businesses. Fall projects will begin mid-September. Applications are due by Friday, September 11, 2009. Visit the Office for Business & Community Economic Development for more information and to apply. Submit Resume to: Ms. Nedy Windham, 612-625-2053.

Vahan Janjigian presents 'Even Buffett Isn’t Perfect'
Wednesday, September 23, 1:30 - 4:30p.m.
CSOM 3M Auditorium
The Institute for Research in Marketing presents Vahan Janjigian, Chief Investment Strategist, Forbes. Vahan Janjigian will visit the Carlson School for a conversation about investment strategies based on his recent book, Even Buffett Isn’t Perfect. At the event, Janjigian will address the widely-held assumption that Warren Buffett, the world’s most successful investor, always knows best.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Exclusive Engagement. Attendees will receive a copy of his book, Even Buffett Isn’t Perfect, and admission to the 3:00 p.m. event. The cost is $75 and space is limited.

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Vahan Janjigian Talk and Q&A. Registration is free for Carlson School faculty and staff as well as current University of Minnesota students.

Click here to register. For more information, email mktginst@umn.edu.

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ACADEMICS

Three New Workshops to Assist with Business Reseach
The MBA Program Office is partnering with Wilson Library to deliver three new workshops in September to assist you in your business research. You can learn how to navigate effectively and efficiently across the many databases available, conduct research to prepare for an interview or gain company and industry intelligence to complete an industry analysis. Click here for more details on the workshops.

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CAREER

Career Exploration Conference
Friday, August 28, 1:00 - 4:30 pm, 1-109 Hanson Hall
RSVP by August 26
The Career Exploration Conference is an annual event for Part-Time MBA and first year Full-Time MBA students. Each student may attend up to three different panels in one afternoon, based upon his/her career interests. The panel choices include: Financial Services, Marketing, Consulting, Supply Chain/Operations, Strategic Business Development, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management and Non-Profits.

Student Veterans and Service Members
Get Paid for Your Internship!
If you have an internship that is unpaid or low-paid (less than $1800 a semester), you may be eligible for a U of M Student Veterans and Service Members Internship Grant! Find all the details and application instructions at http://onestop.umn.edu/veterans/gift_aid.html

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

Association of Latin Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA) Free Membership Opportunity
Sovereign Bank, has generously pre-paid for 860 student to become members of ALPFA. This is a limited time, first come-first served offer. If you are a student but not yet a member, now is a great time to join! To take advantage of this great opportunity, please visit their website - www.alpfatwincities.org.

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

First Tuesday
Tuesday, September 1
McNamara Alumni Center,
Phil Styrlund, CEO of The Summit Group

September First Friday
Friday, September 11
5:30-7:30 p.m.
7 Sushi, Minneapolis

Forté Forum
The MBA Value Proposition
September 14 – October 1
7 cities across the US
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Thinking about an MBA? The Forté Foundation invites women to attend a Forté Forum event to learn, network, and discover what an MBA can do for future career success. Forums are held in cities throughout the U.S. Meet with admissions representatives from over 35 top business schools across the country, and talk to GMAT test-preparation companies. Learn from the experiences of MBA alumnae and current employees at prestigious companies. Admission is $10. For a schedule of dates and locations, and to register, click here

Fall 2009 Conferences & Career Expo's
For additional information 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

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

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

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.

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

Carlson IT Help Desk
The Carlson IT Student Services Help Desk will be closed for the duration of the summer, and IT Student Services will operate out of the Hanson Laptop Repair Center. The Laptop Repair Center will be open Monday-Thursday, 8am to 6pm and Friday, 8am to 5:30pm. Please see the Computer Labs page for the computer labs summer hours. 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

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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