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Registration for J-term and spring term 2009 will begin Tuesday, November 4. You should have received a postcard and an email with your exact date and time to register on it. You can also find your time ticket by looking in Murphy Online (Check Registration Status. Check your Academic Status and then Student Status and you can view your Registration Dates and Time.)

• Registration for School of Engineering classes will open to MBA students on November 10

• Registration for School of Education classes will open to MBA students on December 15

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For those of you who will graduate in December, the fall 2008 Commencement will be Friday, December 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. The Dean's Reception will be Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Be sure to submit your graduation application immediately if you have not already done so.

You can access useful graduation and commencement information on your Student Life community site in Blackboard. Look under "How to Graduate."

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Effective this November, the University of St. Thomas will be implementing a new address verification requirement for all students each term they register.

- When students register using Murphy Online, they will be prompted to verify and, if necessary, correct their home address, billing address, phone number and emergency contact information.

- In addition, students will be asked to update their cell number and choose to participate or not in the University Emergency Alert Notification Program. To participate in the notification program, students must identify their cell phone carrier.

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Limited grant funds are available for continuing students. The application deadline is December 15, 2008, for a spring 2009 grant.

Diversity Grant Application: Download file

TAP Grant Application: Download file

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The following courses are being offered in J-term or Spring 2009. They are either study abroad courses, new courses (so their course description in ClassFinder is incomplete), or they are courses the professors have asked us to advertise. Keep reading for some good elective course ideas!

Continue reading "Highlighted Courses for J-term and Spring 2009" »

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MBA to Z- The Write Stuff: Writing for MBA Courses
Saturday, November 15, 2008
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Minneapolis Campus, 1000 LaSalle Ave.
Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 252
Coffee, tea and breakfast treats will be served.
RSVP by November 10: cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu

Presenter: Rosanne Bane, MA

Rosanne Bane taught the Business Writing Communication Lab for the Full-time UST MBA program for 4 years and is starting the second year of teaching and coaching the Executive UST MBAs. She has run a freelance business and taught writing for nearly 20 years. She has served as editor of a monthly newspaper, a start-up publication for small businesses, an academic journal, and a local book publisher. She is the author of Dancing in the Dragon's Den: Rekindling the Creative Fire in Your Shadow and has published over 100 short articles in a variety of publications including Personal Excellence, Format and The Writer's Connection. She is a Teaching Fellow at the Loft Literary Center. For the past 10 years, she has coached professional and aspiring writers, artists, entrepreneurs and managers.

Rosanne earned a BS in Business Management and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and a MA in English with a specialization in Creative and Professional Writing from the University of Minnesota.

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Master’s Pub

Friday, November 21, 2008, 4:30-6:30
Mps campus, MOH201
4:30 social time
5:00 speaker
5:30 Q&A
5:45 social time

Tobias Madden, Regional Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will speak about “The Federal Reserve and the Future of the Economy.”

Join fellow graduate business classmates for business conversations, beer/wine, soft drinks and pizza. Learn something and have a fun time…

RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu

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FREE TO UST COMMUNITY!

“The Good Entrepreneur: Bringing your business to life”

November 11th, 2008
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Schulze Hall – UST Minneapolis Campus

Continental breakfast and presentation featuring Dr. Jeffrey Cornwall and Dr. Michael Naughton, Co-authors of Bringing Your Business to Life

Seating is limited. RSVP by November 7, 2008 to jmaamodt@stthomas.edu

Please indicate whether you are faculty, staff, student, alumni

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You are invited to attend a networking event for students and alumni of the Opus College of Business graduate programs sponsored by Graduate Business Career Services at the University of St. Thomas

NOVEMBER 12, 2008
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Opus Hall, Room 201-202
"Are You Invisible? How to Create a Positive, Memorable Impression When Networking and Interviewing”
Featuring George Dow

Continue reading "You're Invited: Master’s Connection" »

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Dear Dr. Helpful,

I am interested in taking a waiver exam. Where can I find information about the schedule?

Thank you,
McKenna

Dear McKenna,

Good luck!
Dr. Helpful

Dear Dr. Helpful,

I would like to take a study abroad course, but the J-term 2009 courses are filled. Are there are other study abroad courses?

Thank you,
Kendra

Dear Kendra,

Bon voyage,
Dr. Helpful

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An administrative change has been made to the waiver exam process. Students may call Margaret Brandes at (651) 962-4223 to schedule a time Monday through Friday to sit for the exam.

Times available:
Monday through Friday
AM: Schedule exam between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PM: Schedule exam between the hours of 12 – 4:00 p.m.

Please note:
• Students may sit for each waiver exam only once.
• Tests results are Pass or Fail.
• There is a 3-hour maximum time limit for each test.

Please consult your academic advisor if you have specific qualification questions.

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During Spring 2009 in Owatonna, the Evening MBA program will offer the following classes in a "weekend format" usually over four Friday nights/all day Saturdays (but check the schedule for specific class meeting times.) This schedule is ideal for students who travel for work and/or have a difficult time scheduling two classes on weeknights. Students meet for a concentrated time over the four weekends. Check Class Finder for specific dates. Please note students are required to complete assignments prior to the first class meeting period

ACCT601, Section 68 – Financial Accounting – Mark Stotts
Friday evening/Saturday: February 13-14; March 6-7; April 3-4; May 1-2

BLAW600, Section 68 – Legal Environment in Business – Gary Voegele
Friday evening/Saturday: February 20-21; March 13-14; April 17-18; May 8-9

BETH601, Section 68 – Business Ethics – Christopher Michaelson
Friday evening/Saturday: February 20-21; March 13-14; April 17-18; May 8-9

MKTG600, Section 68 – Marketing Management – Michael E. Smith
Friday evening/Saturday: February 6-7; February 27-28; March 20-21; April 24-25

FINC600, Section 68 – Financial Management – John Hylle
Saturdays: February 14, 28; March 14, April 4, 18; May 2

(Note: DSCI600, MGMT600, ACCT605, GBEC600, DSCI610 and MGMT799 are tentatively scheduled to be offered in this format in the fall.)

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The purpose of the study is to describe and fully understand the experience of stay-at-home mothers who have transitioned from and to professional leadership roles. The study will be significant in that it will shed light on the career transition experiences of women leaders, who are also mothers, and their application of both professional knowledge and parenting skills.

To qualify for the study, participants must meet the following criteria:
1. Worked in a leadership position or role for at least 1 ½ years prior to taking a career break
2. Stepped out of the workforce for at least 2 years to care for a child
3. Returned to work
4. Currently serve in a leadership position or role that they have had for at least 1 ½ years.

Leadership is defined as an individual influencing a group to achieve a common goal. Examples of leaders could be managers, executives, teachers, religious leaders, coaches or doctors. Participation in the study is completely voluntary. There is no financial benefit. Information that is collected as part of the study will be confidential and will be used in a manner that protects the privacy and identity of the participants.

Please contact Janet Webster at jswebster@stthomas.edu or (952) 935-8978.

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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. 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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Policies and procedures are always being reviewed and introduced. Keep reading to find out about changes or updates to policies such as:

- Tuition Refund Policy
- Alumni Registration Policy
- Student Health Services News (i.e., Health Insurance and Immunization Information)

Continue reading "Important Policies" »

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Highly motivated working professionals have the opportunity to complete their M.B.A. in just three years without sacrificing quality or comprehensiveness, thanks to the Evening UST MBA “Degree in Three” plan at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business.

The Degree in Three plan allows students to fast-track their studies, taking classes in the summer and January terms as well as the traditional fall and spring semesters. In addition to earning the credential faster, students enjoy increased connectedness and continuity among courses.

All students interested in this intensive program should consult early and often with their academic advisors to make sure their degree plans fully support personal goals and meet prerequisite requirements. Proper planning and course sequencing is critical to the Degree in Three strategy.

Course waiver exams afford students with an undergraduate business degree or appropriate professional expertise an additional option to accelerate their degree completion. Students may take the exams once admitted, and if they demonstrate an acceptable understanding of core course subject(s), the course is waived from their degree requirements.

Sample Degree in Three course plans are available for students beginning their studies in either the fall or spring semester. Your individual plan may vary. Contact your academic advisor to find out if Degree in Three is right for you and put together a plan that works for you!

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