The Evening News

For some of you, this is "Welcome Back to Classes" time and for some of you, this is "Welcome to the Evening UST MBA program!" It's hard to believe that fall is already here, but classes started on Wednesday, September 3, and will end December 13, 2008.

For those of you who will graduate in December, the Fall 2008 Commencementwill be Friday, December 19, 2008. The Dean's Reception will be Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Remember that your academic advisor is your first point of contact if you have any questions or need assistance. Call (651) 962-4200 or stop by Suite 100 in Terrence Murphy Hall on the Minneapolis campus if you want to talk to an advisor.

Welcome!

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Master's Pub is a fun evening sponsored by the Office of Student Life. All graduate business students are invited to gather together for a short business-related presentation and social time. Food, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are served. You're invited to join in for the conversation, networking and just plain good time!

Our next event will be Friday, September 26, 2008. Mr. Jeff Wright, CFO at G&K Services, will be talking about "being green" and what that means to the company's bottom line. The event will be from 4:30-6:30pm in MOH201, Mpls campus.

Please RSVP to Evening UST MBA Student Life at cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu.

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For two weeks during fall and spring terms, the Office of Student Life hosts a series of information sessions about electives. Department chairs or representatives will be available to explain elective options and answer your questions. This is a great way to meet faculty and get the "insider's" view on electives. Bring your questions!

Minneapolis Campus, 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Dates: September 29-October 2 and October 6-9 (Note: We will let you know which department plans to be available which night. More details with be sent to you via your UST email.)

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MBA to Z seminars are typically held four times a year on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. We invite speakers to give presentations on MBA-related topics. For example, during the 2007-08 academic year, topics included networking, salary negotiation, LinkedIn, using the library's resources, time management and writing skills.

Dates: October 4 and November 15

On Saturday, October 4, 2008, we will offer the following seminars: "Life Coaching" and the "ABC’s of Research Papers." Save the date now!

Please RSVP to Evening UST MBA Student Life at cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu.

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Dear Dr. Helpful,

My academic advisor mentioned something about UST libraries. My course syllabus includes writing a research paper, which I have not done since I was an undergraduate. Can you help me?

Signed,
Matt

Dear Matt,

Signed,
Dr. Helpful

Dear Dr. Helpful,

I am interested in having more time to network with other Evening UST MBA students but my time is limited now because I am enrolled in two courses this fall semester. I am looking for your suggestions.

Thanks,
Nathan

Dear Nathan,

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The National Association of Women MBAs is dedicated to empowering women MBAs and graduate women in business; to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America; and to enhance the diversity of the nation’s workforce.

The UST chapter facilitates the development of UST MBA programs and UST MBA students by sponsoring educational, community-building, and networking opportunities that empower UST MBA women to face career and organizational challenges in a proactive manner.

Continue reading "National Association of Women MBAs Invites You to Join" »

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Michael Berman, former President of Boston Scientific's cardiology business and co-founder of Velocimed, will be speaking to the Medical Industry Leadership Institute's Student Association at the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business. The association has graciously extended an invitation to UST MBA students to attend the presentation. Mr. Berman will be speaking about his career and the future of medical device technology in this state, the country and the world. He is a renowned medical device entrepreneur and sits on the boards of 12 merging med-device companies [http://www.bermanmedical.com/].

Date: September 10, 2008 at 5pm (room to be determined)

Contact Anil Asrani at asran003@umn.edu or (612)770-9567 for more information.

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This series is presented by the Opus College of Business Master of Science Degree in Real Estate program. Speakers from the real estate industry will provide valuable information and discussion. This is a free program and is open to the public.

September 9, 2008
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Networking
6 – 7:00 p.m. Presentation
University of St. Thomas – Minneapolis Campus
Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 252

Continue reading "Career Opportunities in Real Estate Series" »

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The "Student Life, Evening UST MBA" community site in Blackboard is THE place to go to if you have any general, program-related questions. You can find information about elective tracks, course descriptions, a two-year elective schedule, resources available, co-curricular activities, and so much more. Contact your academic advisor if you need help finding this AMAZING resource.

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Is your company hiring for MBA-related positions? Please consider a fellow student or alum as a potential candidate. We have a free online recruiting tool that we want you to share with your company called GradBizRecruiting. We’ll create an account for you and let you know how to get started posting your open positions.

Do you want some career coaching? Graduate Business Career Services can help with resume writing, networking and interviewing.

Call (651) 962-8807 to learn more or email us at gradcareers@stthomas.edu.

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Financial Aid for 2008-2009
Students who are interested in receiving Financial Aid for the 2008-2009 academic year are encouraged to apply now by completing the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more details about the financial aid application process students can visit the St. Thomas Graduate Financial Aid Web site at www.stthomas.edu/financialservices/graduate.

Refunds from excess financial aid will be directly deposited into student checking accounts (if a direct deposit form is on file with the Business Office) or mailed to the student's billing address starting on September 19th. For more information about setting up direct deposit, go to www.stthomas.edu/businessoffice/forms.

Discounted Movie Tickets
The Life/Work Center has discounted movie tickets for the AMC, Carmike, Mann and Regal theaters. Please stop by the Life/Work Center in TMH 110 to purchase tickets.

LIFE/WORK CENTER
1000 LaSalle Avenue, TMH 110
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (651) 962-4763
Email: lifework@stthomas.edu

Fall Office Hours
M, W and Thu: 9—5:30
Tu: 9—6:30
F: 9—4:30

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In June 2008 we had some exciting modifications approved for the Evening UST MBA curriculum, resulting in even more flexibility within the program. You can complete your "Degree in Three" and you may be able to take electives sooner than you thought!

There were two major changes approved by the Faculty Curriculum Committee:

Effective June 2008

Prerequisites for Ethics:
Any four core courses

Prerequisites for Electives:
Topic-related requirements*
Five core courses completed
Exception - may register for an elective in J-term or Summer semester after completing two core courses and gaining academic advisor approval

Before June 2008

Prerequisites for Ethics: DSCI600, MGMT600, ACCT601, and BLAW600 or MKTG600 or GBEC600

Prerequisites for Electives: DSCI600, GBEC600, ACCT601, BETH601, MGMT600 and topic-related prerequisites*

Please contact your academic advisor if you would like to discuss your program requirements or academic status. We’re always glad to help with any questions or problems!

* For example, if you want to take an upper-level, graduate FINC elective, you must have taken FINC600, the core finance course, beforehand.

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Have you noticed? Get Connected is becoming the new marketing mantra for the Opus College of Business graduate programs: Get Connected to your Values; to your Potential; to your Future. Walk down the G concourse at the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport, drive past the intersection of 10th Street and Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, or walk through the city’s skyways and you will see bright red billboards with various Get Connected messages. A special Web site has been created to reach out to prospective students and reinforce the message that an M.B.A. from St. Thomas is worth far more than three letters. The UST MBA is the key that unlocks the opportunity to become a highly principled global business leader in today’s rapidly changing world. Listen for our Get Connected ads on MPR and The Current. Link directly to our Get Connected Web site: http://www.getconnectedmba.com. Tell your friends and coworkers to Get Connected!

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Policies and procedures are always being reviewed and introduced. Keep reading to find out about changes or updates to policies such as the Tuition Refund Policy, Alumni Registration Policy and Immunization requirements .

Continue reading "Important Policies" »

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