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Turnaround of a Pro Sports Team

Graduate business students and alumni are invited to the Master's Pub Business Conversation with Andy Arlotta, co-owner and vice president of the Minnesota Swarm lacrosse team.

Any turn around involves reducing costs as well as increasing revenues. Andy Arlotta will discuss what the Minnesota Swarm did to cut expenses and will highlight actions the organization took to increase revenues.

Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Location: Minneapolis Campus, Opus Hall, Room 201, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
To RSVP

Free beer, wine, alternative beverages and pizza will be available.

As co-owner and vice president of the Minnesota Swarm, Andy Arlotta is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day business operations including sales, sponsorship, marketing, community relations, broadcast and communications.

Prior to joining the Swarm, Arlotta spent 10 years working in the health care industry in sales and management. Most recently, he served as national account manager at Managed Healthcare Associates, a group purchasing organization for specialty pharmacies.

Arlotta graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1999 with a degree in corporate communications and was a member of the school's wrestling and Army ROTC programs. He is currently working on a Master's in Business Administration at Webster University. He currently serves as a board member of Homegrown Lacrosse, vice president of the board for the Minnesota Lacrosse Association and represents the Swarm as associate governor in the National Lacrosse League.

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University of St. Thomas School of Law Schulze Grand Atrium
November 12, 2009 ▪ 4:00-6:00 p.m. ▪ followed by a reception with light appetizers

As part of the ongoing series of Medtronic Business and Law Roundtables, four individuals who went to prison for white collar crimes in Minnesota will be joined by their respective federal sentencing judges and prosecutors to explore their offenses, the consequences, and life after prison.

Panels include:
• Stephen Rondestvedt, former lawyer, and the Honorable John Tunheim
• David Logan, former CEO and public official, and the Honorable Michael Davis
• Nick and Carolyn Ryberg, former senior HR executive and his wife, and the Honorable Joan Ericksen

The panels will be moderated by University of St. Thomas Law School professor Hank Shea and Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Magill, who prosecuted the cases. The Honorable Diana Murphy, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, will provide closing comments. For more information about this event: http://www.stthomas.edu/ethicalleadership/

Please RSVP to reserve a seat to this free event at holloranctr@stthomas.edu.

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The goal of the UST MBA Health Care / Medical Industry Student Interest Group will be to provide opportunities for UST MBA students to gain exposure to relevant issues and career opportunities across the spectrum of the health care industry and to support efforts to sponsor speakers, events and networking opportunities with local health care professionals.

Objectives

• Facilitate educational events and speakers from a variety of health care sectors
• Promote a sense of community and provide a forum for group members to share information, resources, and networking opportunities
• Provide networking and class project contacts with local health care industry professionals
• Promote UST as a premier program for graduate students interested in the business of health care

Useful Links
Health Care UST MBA
• Upcoming UST Health Care Events
• Recent UST Health Care Events
• Partners and Professional Associations
UST High Performance Health Care Blog
UST Health Care LinkedIn Group
UST Health Care on Twitter

The first meeting of this group will be taking place Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:00-6:00 in TMH354. Evening & FT students are invited to attend.

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Dr. Ernie Owens and four MBA students visited Mali last January 2009. In January 2010, two MBA students and Dr. Jane Saly will also visit Mali.

Learn more about Mali and the UST Mali Project and enjoy delicious Malian food. For more information, contact Dr. Ashley Shams or 651.962.5284.

Thursday, November 19, 2009
7 to 9 p.m.
Koch Commons Fireside Room, St. Paul Campus

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Joining a professional association is a great way to learn more about your industry and network or build relationships with other professionals. Keep reading for information about these associations, membership and upcoming events.

- National Association of Women MBAs
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs - Minneapolis/St. Paul
- National Black MBA - Twin Cities Chapter
- National Association of Black Accountants Twin Cities Student Chapter
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting

Continue reading "Twin Cities Professional Associations" »

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Master's Business seminars offer UST graduate business students additional insight to enhance their program experience and best leverage their professional opportunities.

The fall term’s seminar features LaBarre Spence and Tom Colosimo from Graduate Business Career Services. They will speak about “First and Lasting Impressions – Strategies for Job/Career Fairs”.

Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. – Noon
Mpls campus, TMH252
RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu

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Networking is one of the most important keys to success for Opus College of Business students. Join the Student Life team and Robert Half International Management Group for Happy Half Hour, held on the Minneapolis campus, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm the week of October 12 - 15 to mix, mingle, and have a snack and a beverage during your usual class break time. Be sure to ask your professor to let your class attend. Bring your business cards for a prize drawing!

We will have handouts about electives available during Happy (1/2) Hour. Advisors will be on hand to answer questions. The materials will also be posted on our Student Life community site in Blackboard.

While you are meeting your peers and picking up information about electives, learn more about how Robert Half can be of service to you. Consistently ranked #1 in their industry in Fortune magazine’s list of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” Robert Half International helps businesses grow by providing the talented and skilled people they need to succeed. Their goal in partnering with St. Thomas is to provide students with world-class resources whether your company is adding staff, or you are exploring your next role yourself. Robert Half specializes in permanent, temporary, and project placement in the areas of accounting, finance, IT, administrative, legal, marketing and human resources.

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The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business is pleased to announce the first annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge, with a top prize of a $10,000 scholarship.

Focused on energizing the entrepreneurial spirit of UST students across campuses and colleges, the competition will challenge students to develop a business concept that has the potential to become a viable, high-growth business. The teams that submit the winning business competition in each of two divisions (undergraduate and graduate) will receive $10,000 scholarships from the University of St. Thomas.

The Fowler Business Concept Competition will be held during the month of October 2009. It is open to all UST students registered for the fall 2009 semester, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.

Students will compete in teams of at least two but no more than five persons. Teams will register in either the Undergraduate or Graduate Division. Undergraduate division teams must comprise all undergraduate students. Teams registering in the Graduate Division must have at least one currently registered UST graduate student (master’s or doctoral level) on the team. Other team members may be currently registered UST undergraduate students.

Students interested in competing should plan to attend an information session during the month of September 2009. Learn more about the rules and procedures and see a complete list of dates, times and locations at www.stthomas.edu/business/schulzeschool/fowlerchallenge

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"Health Care Reform, Past and Present"

The 2009 William E. Petersen Symposium on Physician Leadership will feature Dr. James Mongan, president and chief executive officer of Partners HealthCare, Boston, MA, an integrated health system founded in 1994 by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

A professor of health policy and a professor of social medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Mongan also serves on the board of the Commonwealth Fund and chairs its Commission on a High Performance Health System. Dr. Mongan is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. He has served on the boards of the American Hospital Association and the Kaiser Family Foundation, and was a member of both the Medicare Prospective Payment Assessment Commission established by Congress and the Institute of Medicine’s Commission on the Consequences of Uninsurance. He has received numerous awards and was most recently recognized by Modern Healthcare as the Most Powerful Physician Executive in the U.S. in 2008.

The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in the Schulze Hall Auditorium, with a reception to follow in the Atrium.

Dr. William E. Petersen was chief medical officer for Allina Health System. Prior to that, he served as vice president of medical affairs at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was in private practice, specializing in internal medicine, for 32 years. He served as director of the Center for Health and Medical Affairs from 1995 until he retired in 1999. Throughout his career, Dr. Petersen has modeled the most positive aspects of the physician executive and leader.

RSVP by Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at http://cob.stthomas.edu/Petersen or call (651) 962-4600 for more information.

Event Details:
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 PM
Schulze Auditorium, Mpls campus

Presented/Sponsored by Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation and the University of St. Thomas Center for Health & Medical Affairs in cooperation with the National Institute of Health Policy.

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Are you interested in better using social media to enhance your networking? If you are, the next Masters Connection is for you!

Join us on October 14 as Lisa Foote, president and founder of Kwingo, discusses the ways in which social media and mobile technologies can help you enhance your career and expand your network.

Lisa Foote’s passion is demystifying the quickly-changing world of mobiles. She’s brought her message to many local corporations and the University of St. Thomas in the past, and has contributed to local philanthropy and education efforts, including the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the University of St. Thomas, where she was a founding member of the Graduate Business Alumni Board.

Her firm, Kwingo, is a mobile marketing firm allowing media and consumer companies to create a fast, affordable and engaging presence on any Web-enabled mobile device, including all smartphones. Before starting Kwingo, Lisa Foote developed significant leadership experience in I.T. and operations at firms including Target, GE, CapitalOne and Prudential.

If you’re not already involved in social media – either as a consumer or a marketer – join us to learn how to leverage this exciting technology.

Event Details:
Wednesday, October 14, 7:30 AM
To register: http://www.stthomas.edu/business/degrees/careerservices/events/200910141/

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The UST Opus College of Business is a proud supporting sponsor of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs 2009 Conference and Career Expo. The national conference, hosted for the first time in Minneapolis, takes place October 8-10 and will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The event is expected to draw 8,000 attendees, along with representatives from more than 300 sponsoring companies.

NSHMBA consists of 32 professional chapters, with 8,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The organization works to create leaders through graduate management education and professional development, to increase Hispanic representation in MBA programs as well as C suites and executive boards, and to provide cultural awareness that is vital in an increasingly diverse workforce.

UST Opus College of Business is excited to support NSHMBA and to represent the University of St. Thomas at this high-profile event. “Our nation’s growing Hispanic population comprises a significant and important sector that is extremely underrepresented among the key business decision makers,” says Dean Chris Puto. “Preparing future leaders who can fill this enlarging gap is one of our highest priorities as a premier business school, and we are excited to partner with NSHMBA to achieve this goal.”

Throughout the conference, Opus College of Business staff and business students will network with representatives of Fortune 500 companies from across the country, reinforcing the college’s regional and national reputation as a premier business school.

The Opus College of Business will sponsor a booth at the NSHMBA Career Expo as well as a luxury Sponsor’s Lounge. Representatives of sponsoring companies are invited to the lounge to relax and recharge, and to enjoy amenities such as complimentary WiFi internet access, snacks and massages. The lounge will be located in the Career Expo area, #1753.

Visit the UST Opus College of Business in booth #843 at the NSHMBA Career Expo to learn more about the university, the college and the depth of graduate business programs and courses offered. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to see live updates and photos from the conference.

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Joining a professional association is a great way to learn more about your industry and network or build relationships with other professionals. Keep reading for information about these associations, membership and upcoming events.

- National Association of Women MBAs
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs - Minneapolis/St. Paul
- National Black MBA - Twin Cities Chapter
- National Association of Black Accountants Twin Cities Student Chapter
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting

Continue reading "Twin Cities Professional Associations" »

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Learn from top Twin Cities’ business and community leaders as they share their leadership stories and advice to connect the dots between our economy, our community and you. Each event integrates themes of leadership and community engagement into unique learning opportunities. Expand your leadership abilities by developing ways to directly impact community issues of the Greater Twin Cities region.

Join us Tuesday, November 3 for an insider's look at Target's community involvement from Laysha Ward, president of community relations and Target Foundation at Target Corporation.

Graves 601 Hotel
6 – 7:30 p.m.
To RSVP: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/eventrsvps

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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 old good time!

September 25, 2009: "Turning Corporate Green into Actual Green", Shawn Spott, Vice President, Manager of Marketing Research, RBC Wealth Management

Minneapolis Campus
Opus Hall, Room 201

Agenda
4:30 pm Social time
5:00 pm Presentation
5:30 pm Q&A
5:45 pm Social time

RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu

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Master's Business 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, we had presentations on networking, salary negotiation, LinkedIn, using the library's resources, time management, and writing skills.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Mpls campus

October 3, 2009: Graduate Business Career Services, First and Lasting Impressions – Strategies for Job/Career Fairs

RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu

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The UST Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) has been instrumental in the launch of a new Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Chapter and is seeking membership from the Evening UST MBA program.
NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce.

If you are a professional in the Minneapolis or St. Paul area, then consider joining our chapter! Simply visit the NAWMBA membership (http://tinyurl.com/JoinNAWMBAMSP) site to register. Click on the Minneapolis- St. Paul Professional Chapter, and follow the Web site directions. There will be many great opportunities locally to connect with other women in business through a variety of fun and educational activities in addition to the following benefits:
• A one-year subscription to BusinessWeek
• Career counseling from IVY Exec, a premier (and free) career counseling company that connects top companies with professionals (ivyexec.com)
• Monthly NAWMBA newsletter
• Access to the national job posting database
• Monthly career advising webinars for only $10
• Deep discount to attend the national conference this fall in Anaheim, CA
• Networking events

If you have further questions, please contact Breanna Vanstrom at bvanstrom@hotmail.com or Ellen Cleary at ellen_cleary@hotmail.com.

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Keep reading for information about Social Nights, membership news, volunteering for the 2009 Conference....

Continue reading "NSHMBA – Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter Events" »

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NABA will be co-sponsoring a Diverse Students Career Forum on Saturday, September 19 from 9am to 3pm at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN with The Twin Cities Chapters of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA).

The Diverse Students Career Forum will provide students with opportunities to:
• interact with some of the top companies in the Twin Cities
• attend a career fair for internships and full-time employment in accounting, finance and business fields.
• participate in mock interviews
• receive resume feedback
• participate in professional development workshops
• attend a luncheon with the keynote speaker Jose A Rodriguez, JR, author of the book Not Intuitively Obvious – transition to the professional work environment.

Registration information and the tentative agenda can be found at www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=188717.

The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc. Central Region invites you to register to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC)

Conference Registration Fees
Regular Online Registration Fee: $75 (members); $95 (non-members)
On-site Registration Fee: $100 (members); $120 (non-members)

Hotel Room Rates
$110 per night

Deadlines

September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online

DATE: October 1 - 3, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Address: One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46204
Phone: 1-800-233-1234
Register Now!!! www.nabacronline.org
When you visit the conference Web site (using the link above), please click on "Register for a Conference." Before clicking on "Continue to Conference Registration" to access the conference registration page, please click on the "Conference Instructions and Preparation" link to download the conference registration instructions, which will provide assistance during the registration process. After you have downloaded the instructions, please click on "Continue to Conference Registration" to proceed to the conference registration site.

Please contact the NABA Central Region Student Registration Team with questions.
Email: Studentreg@nabacr.org
Phone: (646) 235-4448

More information about NABA can be found at: www.nabamn.org
Email: Naba.membershipminneapolisstpaul@gmail.com

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ALPFA is co-sponsoring the Diverse Students Career Forum on Saturday, September 19 from 9am to 3pm at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN with the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). See article above.

More information about the event or ALPFA can be found at: www.alpfatwincities.org

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Learn from top Twin Cities’ business and community leaders as they share their leadership stories and advice to connect the dots between our economy, our community and you. Each event integrates themes of leadership and community engagement into unique learning opportunities. Expand your leadership abilities by developing ways to directly impact community issues of the Greater Twin Cities region.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming series events:

September 17—Dave St. Peter How the Twins LIVE UNITED
November 3—Laysha Ward Building Families, Communities and Brand Loyalty at Target

Graves 601 Hotel
6 – 7:30 p.m.

How the Twins LIVE UNITED

Join us on Thursday, September 17 for a progress report on the Twins season and an update on Target Field from Dave St. Peter, president of the Minnesota Twins. He'll discuss his personal leadership story, the Twins Community Fund and how corporate citizenship integrates into a successful business plan for a major league sports franchise.

To RSVP: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/eventrsvps

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The UST Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) has been instrumental in the launch of a new Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Chapter and is seeking membership from the Evening UST MBA program.
NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce.

If you are a professional in the Minneapolis or St. Paul area, then consider joining our chapter! Simply visit the NAWMBA membership (http://tinyurl.com/JoinNAWMBAMSP) site to register. Click on the Minneapolis- St. Paul Professional Chapter, and follow the Web site directions. There will be many great opportunities locally to connect with other women in business through a variety of fun and educational activities in addition to the following benefits:
• A one-year subscription to BusinessWeek
• Career counseling from IVY Exec, a premier (and free) career counseling company that connects top companies with professionals (ivyexec.com)
• Monthly NAWMBA newsletter
• Access to the national job posting database
• Monthly career advising webinars for only $10
• Deep discount to attend the national conference this fall in Anaheim, CA
• Networking events

If you have further questions, please contact Breanna Vanstrom at bvanstrom@hotmail.com or Ellen Cleary at ellen_cleary@hotmail.com.

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Keep reading for information about Social Nights, membership news, Hispanic Professional Night at 3M and volunteering for the 2009 Conference....

Continue reading "NSHMBA – Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter Events" »

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The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc. Central Region invites you to register to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC)

Conference Registration Fees
Regular Online Registration Fee: $75 (members); $95 (non-members)
On-site Registration Fee: $100 (members); $120 (non-members)

Hotel Room Rates
$110 per night

Deadlines
September 4, 2009 - Deadline for Scholarship applications to be mailed
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online

NABA 2009 CR Student Conference
DATE: October 1 - 3, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Address: One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46204
Phone: 1-800-233-1234
Register Now!!! www.nabacronline.org/

When you visit the conference Web site (using the link above), please click on "Register for a Conference." Before clicking on "Continue to Conference Registration" to access the conference registration page, please click on the "Conference Instructions and Preparation" link to download the conference registration instructions, which will provide assistance during the registration process. After you have downloaded the instructions, please click on "Continue to Conference Registration" to proceed to the conference registration site.
Please contact the NABA Central Region Student Registration Team with questions.

Email: Studentreg@nabacr.org
Phone: (646) 235-4448

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September 10-12, 2009
Javits Convention Center, New York City

Rise to new heights and join the largest professional Pan-Asian American leadership, development, recruiting and networking event ever staged in the U.S., with expected attendance to exceed 8,000. This inaugural gathering will be held in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

• Connect with thousands of present and emerging Asian American leaders, MBAs, top executives, industry experts, recruiters and prominent community figures
• Tap into your leadership potential and join the dialogue with other business leaders
• Engage in powerful professional leadership seminars, expert panel discussions and networking sessions
• Meet with recruiters from top corporations, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations
• Find international job opportunities at the “Jobs in Asia Pavilion”
• Receive critical interview and résumé writing tips from the Career Clinic and Coaching Center
• Attend the AMBA Leadership Awards Dinner for Corporate and Executive Excellence

Participating Industries include:
Banking/ Finance / Government / Legal/Technology/ Engineering/ Health care/ Biotechnology /Pharmaceuticals/ Insurance/ Hospitality/Food & Beverage/ Advertising/Marketing/ Global Media/ Energy/Telecommunications and more……

Space is limited so register soon to ensure that you will be included. For more information and registration, please visit www.AsianMBA.org or call Ellen Park at (212) 465-8391.

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Leadership Speakers Series— September and November 2009
Graves 601 Hotel
5-7 p.m.

Learn from top Twin Cities’ business and community leaders as they share their leadership stories and advice to connect the dots between our economy, our community and you. Each event integrates themes of leadership and community engagement into unique learning opportunities. Expand your leadership abilities by developing ways to directly impact community issues of the Greater Twin Cities region.

• Thursday, September 17: Dave St. Peter, president, Minnesota Twins
• November TBD

To RSVP: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/eventrsvps

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The UST Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) has been instrumental in the launch of a new Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Chapter and is seeking membership from the Evening UST MBA program.

NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce.

If you are a professional in the Minneapolis or St. Paul area, then consider joining our chapter! Simply visit the NAWMBA membership (http://tinyurl.com/JoinNAWMBAMSP) site to register. Click on the Minneapolis- St. Paul Professional Chapter, and follow the Web site directions. There will be many great opportunities locally to connect with other women in business through a variety of fun and educational activities in addition to the following benefits:

• A one-year subscription to BusinessWeek
• Career counseling from IVY Exec, a premier (and free) career counseling company that connects top companies with professionals (ivyexec.com)
• Monthly NAWMBA newsletter
• Access to the national job posting database
• Monthly career advising webinars for only $10
• Deep discount to attend our national conference this fall in Anaheim, CA
• Networking events

If you have further questions, please contact Breanna Vanstrom at bvanstrom@hotmail.com or Ellen Cleary at ellen_cleary@hotmail.com.

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Friday, August 7, 2009: “28th Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Dinner” with Keith Wyche as the Keynote Speaker

Who is Keith Wyche? With more than 25 years experience in some of corporate America's most notable companies, including Ameritech, Convergys Corporation, AT&T and IBM. Keith Wyche is currently the President of U.S. Operations at Pitney-Bowes, and is now among the highest ranking African American executives in the U.S.

As President of U.S. Operations at Pitney Bowes, Keith Wyche is responsible for directing approximately 8,000 people and operations at the more than 1,100 sites across the country. Keith is also:

• Board Member of the prestigious Executive Leadership Council
• National Black MBA Association Board Member and named "MBA of the Year"
• Honored as a "Man of Distinction" by the National Urban League
• Profiled by Black Enterprise Magazine, Ebony Magazine & Diversity MBA.
• 2007 Diversity MBA Magazine, P&L Publishing Top 50 Under 50 African-American MBA's

Keith is a 2009 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Literary Work Nominee. His book titled "Good Is Not Enough" is a practical, no-nonsense guide to help minorities of all backgrounds better understand what is required to move beyond the level of middle management to senior level positions within corporate America. Wyche, states "Today, like never before, it is essential for minorities in business to understand the rules of engagement if they expect to survive in the race called Corporate America. All too often, careers of young, minority executives are left wrecked at the middle management level, as they fail to properly navigate the roads of right-sizing, mergers, acquisitions and other potholes of corporate life."

However, as the title of the book suggests, to rise above the ranks of middle management and into the boardroom, "Good is Not Enough". By sharing secrets of today's minority senior executives, this book will serve as a tool to help prepare the next generation of minority leadership ascend to even greater heights and accomplishments Please join us on August 7th at the NBMBAATC Scholarship Dinner to hear words of wisdom from Keith Wyche! To request more information: nbmbaatc@nbmbaatc.org

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Keep reading for information about Social Nights, membership news, Hispanic Professional Night at 3M and volunteering for the 2009 Conference....

Continue reading "NSHMBA – Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter Events" »

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The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc. Central Region invites you to register to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC)

Conference Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Fee: $50 (members); $70 (non-members)
Regular Online Registration Fee: $75 (members); $95 (non-members)
On-site Registration Fee: $100 (members); $120 (non-members)

Hotel Room Rates
$110 per night

Deadlines
June 30, 2009 - Deadline for early bird registration rate
September 4, 2009 - Deadline for Scholarship applications to be mailed
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online

NABA 2009 CR Student Conference
DATE: October 1 - 3, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Address: One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46204
Phone: 1-800-233-1234
Register Now!!! www.nabacronline.org/

When you visit the conference Web site (using the link above), please click on "Register for a Conference." Before clicking on "Continue to Conference Registration" to access the conference registration page, please click on the "Conference Instructions and Preparation" link to download the conference registration instructions, which will provide assistance during the registration process. After you have downloaded the instructions, please click on "Continue to Conference Registration" to proceed to the conference registration site.
Please contact the NABA Central Region Student Registration Team with questions.

Email: Studentreg@nabacr.org
Phone: (646) 235-4448

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September 10-12, 2009
Javits Convention Center, New York City

Rise to new heights and join the largest professional Pan-Asian American leadership, development, recruiting and networking event ever staged in the U.S., with expected attendance to exceed 8,000. This inaugural gathering will be held in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

• Connect with thousands of present and emerging Asian American leaders, MBAs, top executives, industry experts, recruiters and prominent community figures
• Tap into your leadership potential and join the dialogue with other business leaders
• Engage in powerful professional leadership seminars, expert panel discussions and networking sessions
• Meet with recruiters from top corporations, government agencies and not-for profit organizations
• Find international job opportunities at the “Jobs in Asia Pavilion”
• Receive critical interview and résumé writing tips from the Career Clinic and Coaching Center
• Attend the AMBA Leadership Awards Dinner for Corporate and Executive Excellence

Participating Industries include:
Banking/ Finance / Government / Legal/Technology/ Engineering/ Health care/ Biotechnology /Pharmaceuticals/ Insurance/ Hospitality/Food & Beverage/ Advertising/Marketing/ Global Media/ Energy/Telecommunications and more……

Space is limited so register soon to ensure that you will be included. For more information and registration, please visit www.AsianMBA.org or call Ellen Park at (212) 465-8391.

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Leadership Speakers Series— September and November 2009
Graves 601 Hotel
5-7 p.m.

Learn from top Twin Cities’ business and community leaders as they share their leadership stories and advice to connect the dots between our economy, our community and you. Each event integrates themes of leadership and community engagement into unique learning opportunities. Expand your leadership abilities by developing ways to directly impact community issues of the Greater Twin Cities region.

• Thursday, September 17: Dave St. Peter, president, Minnesota Twins
• November TBD

To RSVP: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/eventrsvps

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Dr. Mitch Kusy and Dr. Elizabeth Holloway, authors of Toxic Workplace! Managing Toxic Personalities and Their Systems of Power (2009, Jossey-Bass), will be on campus for a presentation and book signing event on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Join these two celebrated authors on this festive occasion and for a wonderful reunion with Mitch.

5 p.m., Schulze Hall, Mpls campus

“The day this person left our company is considered an annual holiday!” This quote from Kusy & Holloway’s two-year research on toxic personalities echoes their impact on organizations. They are profit saboteurs who undermine workplace well-being and productivity. And during economic downturns, the “perfect storm” emerges in which their “shadow” side is exacerbated, infecting others.

Their national study of more than 400 leaders included in-depth interviews and an 82-item online survey, indicating a whopping 94 percent have worked with a toxic person! Learn how to create systems of respectful engagement with NO pitbulls, prima donnas, chameleons who kiss up & kick down, or “stars” who get away with tyranny!

The complete results of this study, including the three types of toxic behaviors and a systems approach for intervening, may be found in their new book at: www.toxicpersonalities.com.

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The UST Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) has been instrumental in the launch of a new Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Chapter and is seeking membership from the Evening UST MBA program.

NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce.

If you are a professional in the Minneapolis or St. Paul area, then consider joining our chapter! Simply visit the NAWMBA membership (http://tinyurl.com/JoinNAWMBAMSP) site to register. Click on the Minneapolis- St. Paul Professional Chapter, and follow the Web site directions. There will be many great opportunities locally to connect with other women in business through a variety of fun and educational activities in addition to the following benefits:

• A one-year subscription to BusinessWeek
• Career counseling from IVY Exec, a premier (and free) career counseling company that connects top companies with professionals (ivyexec.com)
• Monthly NAWMBA newsletter
• Access to the national job posting database
• Monthly career advising webinars for only $10
• Deep discount to attend our national conference this fall in Anaheim, CA
• Networking events

If you have further questions, please contact Breanna Vanstrom at bvanstrom@hotmail.com or Ellen Cleary at ellen_cleary@hotmail.com.

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The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc. Central Region invites you to register to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC)

Conference Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Fee: $50 (members); $70 (non-members)
Regular Online Registration Fee: $75 (members); $95 (non-members)
On-site Registration Fee: $100 (members); $120 (non-members)

Hotel Room Rates
$110 per night

Deadlines
June 30, 2009 - Deadline for early bird registration rate
September 4, 2009 - Deadline for Scholarship applications to be mailed
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online

NABA 2009 CR Student Conference
DATE: October 1 - 3, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Address: One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46204
Phone: 1-800-233-1234
Register Now!!! www.nabacronline.org/

When you visit the conference Web site (using the link above), please click on "Register for a Conference." Before clicking on "Continue to Conference Registration" to access the conference registration page, please click on the "Conference Instructions and Preparation" link to download the conference registration instructions, which will provide assistance during the registration process. After you have downloaded the instructions, please click on "Continue to Conference Registration" to proceed to the conference registration site.
Please contact the NABA Central Region Student Registration Team with questions.

Email: Studentreg@nabacr.org
Phone: (646) 235-4448

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September 10-12, 2009
Javits Convention Center, New York City

Rise to new heights and join the largest professional Pan-Asian American leadership, development, recruiting and networking event ever staged in the U.S., with expected attendance to exceed 8,000. This inaugural gathering will be held in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

• Connect with thousands of present and emerging Asian American leaders, MBAs, top executives, industry experts, recruiters and prominent community figures
• Tap into your leadership potential and join the dialogue with other business leaders
• Engage in powerful professional leadership seminars, expert panel discussions and networking sessions
• Meet with recruiters from top corporations, government agencies and not-for profit organizations
• Find international job opportunities at the “Jobs in Asia Pavilion”
• Receive critical interview and résumé writing tips from the Career Clinic and Coaching Center
• Attend the AMBA Leadership Awards Dinner for Corporate and Executive Excellence

Early-bird registration available until July 15, 2009.

Participating Industries include:
Banking/ Finance / Government / Legal/Technology/ Engineering/ Health care/ Biotechnology /Pharmaceuticals/ Insurance/ Hospitality/Food & Beverage/ Advertising/Marketing/ Global Media/ Energy/Telecommunications and more……

Space is limited so register soon to ensure that you will be included. For more information and registration, please visit www.AsianMBA.org or call Ellen Park at (212) 465-8391.

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Leadership Speakers Series— September and November 2009
Graves 601 Hotel
5-7 p.m.

Learn from top Twin Cities’ business and community leaders as they share their leadership stories and advice to connect the dots between our economy, our community and you. Each event integrates themes of leadership and community engagement into unique learning opportunities. Expand your leadership abilities by developing ways to directly impact community issues of the Greater Twin Cities region.

• Thursday, September 17: Dave St. Peter, president, Minnesota Twins
• November TBD

To RSVP: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/eventrsvps

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Michael Mankins, author and partner with Bain & Company, will give a presentation titled "Decided and Done: How Great Companies Make and Execute Decisions Better (and Faster) Than Everybody Else" (book to be published by Harvard Business School Press, late 2009). This is the next event in the Association for Strategic Planning spring breakfast series.

The event begins with registration at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, in Room 202, Opus Hall, Minneapolis campus. Mankins will speak from 7:45 to 9 a.m.

He will explain how great decisions don't just happen; they are the byproduct of an effective and efficient organization. The best companies have aspiring goals, clear accountabilities up and down the organization, integrated processes and capable people. All of these elements combine to create a high-performance culture – one with a unique soul committed to winning. This program will describe how executives can create the organizational conditions needed to drive great decisions, execution and results.

Mankins joined Bain & Company in 2007 after 20 years with Marakon Associates. He is a co-author of The Value Imperative (Free Press, 1994) and the forthcoming Decided and Done. Based in San Francisco, he advises business leaders on strategic and organizational initiatives to drive performance and long-term value. He has worked in numerous industries, including: automotive, aerospace, chemicals, diversified manufacturing, petroleum and financial services.

The cost for this breakfast presentation is:
• $25 – students and members
• $35 – standard prepaid guests
• $40 – guest rate at the door

Register by Friday, May 15. Call (952) 457-6396 or register online.

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Leadership Speakers Series—June, September and November 2009
Graves 601 Hotel
5-7 p.m.

Learn from top Twin Cities’ business and community leaders as they share their leadership stories and advice to connect the dots between our economy, our community and you. Each event integrates themes of leadership and community engagement into unique learning opportunities. Expand your leadership abilities by developing ways to directly impact community issues of the Greater Twin Cities region.

• Thursday, June 4: Irv Weiser, retired chairman of RBC Dain Rauscher and United Way board chair
• Thursday, September 17: Dave St. Peter, president, Minnesota Twins
• November TBD

To RSVP: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/eventrsvps

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The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc. Central Region invites you to register to attend the 2009 Central Region Student Conference (CRSC)

Conference Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Fee: $50 (members); $70 (non-members)
Regular Online Registration Fee: $75 (members); $95 (non-members)
On-site Registration Fee: $100 (members); $120 (non-members)

Hotel Room Rates
$110 per night

Deadlines
June 30, 2009 - Deadline for early bird registration rate
September 4, 2009 - Deadline for Scholarship applications to be mailed
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to book hotel rooms
September 10, 2009 - Deadline to register online Posted by the Editor at 04:16 PM

NABA 2009 CR Student Conference
DATE: October 1 - 3, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Address: One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46204
Phone: 1-800-233-1234
Register Now!!! http://www.nabacronline.org/

When you visit the conference Web site (using the link above), please click on "Register for a Conference." Before clicking on "Continue to Conference Registration" to access the conference registration page, please click on the "Conference Instructions and Preparation" link to download the conference registration instructions, which will provide assistance during the registration process. After you have downloaded the instructions, please click on "Continue to Conference Registration" to proceed to the conference registration site.

Please contact the NABA Central Region Student Registration Team with questions.
Email: Studentreg@nabacr.org
Phone: (646) 235-4448

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The UST Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) has been instrumental in the launch of a new Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Chapter and is seeking membership from the Evening UST MBA program.

NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce.

If you are a professional in the Minneapolis or St. Paul area, then consider joining our chapter! Simply visit the NAWMBA membership (http://tinyurl.com/JoinNAWMBAMSP) site to register. Click on the Minneapolis- St. Paul Professional Chapter, and follow the Web site directions. There will be many great opportunities locally to connect with other women in business through a variety of fun and educational activities in addition to the following benefits:

• A one-year subscription to BusinessWeek
• Career counseling from IVY Exec, a premier (and free) career counseling company that connects top companies with professionals (ivyexec.com)
• Monthly NAWMBA newsletter
• Access to the national job posting database
• Monthly career advising webinars for only $10
• Deep discount to attend our national conference this fall in Anaheim, CA
• Networking events

If you have further questions, please contact Breanna Vanstrom at bvanstrom@hotmail.com or Ellen Cleary at ellen_cleary@hotmail.com.

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Face to Face with the Reality of Business
Speaker: Lorna Nagler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Christopher and Banks

Friday, April 24, 2009
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Campus, 1000 LaSalle Ave.
Opus Hall, Room 201

Beer, wine, soft drinks and pizza will be served.

RSVP online by April 20 at http://www.stthomas.edu/business/events/masterspub/20090424/
If you need to cancel, please let us know by April 22.

Agenda:
4:30 p.m. Social time
5:00 p.m. Presentation
5:30 p.m. Q&A
5:45 p.m. Social time

Continue reading "You're Invited - Master's Pub, April 24" »

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Do you have business professional or business casual clothing that could be donated to other women advancing their professional career?

Please help the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) conduct a clothing drive for Ready for Success!

Ready for Success is an organization that accepts new and gently used business clothing for low-income women in the Twin Cities area. Please mark this event on your calendars and start cleaning your closets today! Look for more information in the upcoming weeks or visit their Website: http://www.ecsmn.org/family_rfs.html

What: Ready for Success Professional Clothing Drive sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Student Chapter of National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA)

Where: Designated UST Minneapolis campus locations only: law school and business school entrance, business school admissions office, Food for Thought, and the Terrence Murphy Hall business office

When: April 14 - 17, 2009

Please contact Emily Peick at eapeick@stthomas.edu or Nitya Malik at mali6695@stthomas.edu for more information or questions.

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Headlines around the world told of the murder of 24-year-old Katherine Ann Olson, whose life was cut short while answering a Craigslist posting for a nanny job on October 25, 2007. On May 3, 2009, a concert, featuring musical and theatrical performances, will honor Katherine while raising $100,000 for the memorial scholarship set up in her name at St. Olaf College.

Katherine’s sister, Sarah Richter, is a current Evening UST MBA student.

Sunday, May 3, 2009, 4-7 p.m. Reception to follow.
Grace Church, Eden Prairie, MN
Featuring: Storyhill, Romantica, Ann Reed & Teatro del Puelbo

Tickets are $18-35. For more information, go to www.concertforkatherine.com

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In December 1997, Opus Corporation funded an endowment at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business to develop an international speakers program. Today, the Opus Distinguished Speakers Program brings nationally recognized leaders of business, government and academia to campus for periods of up to five days. Those leaders invited to serve as Opus Speakers are chosen for their outstanding accomplishments, public service and character.

The purpose of the program is to expose students and faculty to the latest ideas and forces that are shaping American and international business. Leaders and executives, who face these issues daily, provide significant educational enrichment that complements the in-class curriculum. In addition, the program enhances the reputation of the business school by affording the greater community access to the visiting scholar.

David Brooks, author and columnist with the New York Times, has agreed to serve as the 2009 Opus Distinguished Speaker. Mr. Brooks will be on campus Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.. While here he will meet with our students and then deliver a public presentation in the evening. This event is free and open to the public.

for more information: http://www.stthomas.edu/business/events/opusspeaker/2009-05-05.html

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The MS Degree in Real Estate hosts the Real Estate Leadership Forum (monthly) and Career Opportunities in Real Estate (quarterly). Students from the Evening and Full-time UST MBA programs are invited to attend. These events bring in speakers from various areas of the real estate industry to talk about hot topics in real estate and explain different types of career options in real estate. For a full list of real estate events and to RSVP for an event, please visit http://www.stthomas.edu/business/degrees/specializedmasters/msrealestate/events/default.html

If you would like to be included on event emails for real estate professionals, please send an email to Susie Eckstein sceckstein@stthomas.edu.

Posted by the Editor at 04:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

When leaders serve themselves instead of those who have entrusted them to lead, it can result in the problems we are seeing on Wall Street. What is the purpose of leadership? Does it evolve as the times change? What is the role of leadership in creating high performance organizations built on enduring ethical cultures?

Please join us on Tuesday, April 21 for a public forum focused on Servant Leadership where we will explore the concept of servant leadership and its application in the turbulent times we face today.

The forum will begin with Ron James – President and CEO of the Center for Ethical Business Cultures, sharing his thoughts on Ethical Culture: The Connection to Servant Leadership. Following James’ remarks, Kent Keith – CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, will lay the foundation for The Case for Servant Leadership. Founded in 1964, the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership is an international non-profit organization advancing the “understanding and practice of servant leadership” and is credited with coining the phrase “servant-leader” that launched the servant leadership movement.

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Please join ALPFA Twin Cities for an opportunity to meet your local board of directors and network with your fellow members.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 508 Bar (508 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403)

Join ALPFA Twin Cities as we continue to gain momentum from our chapter launch last month. This is a great opportunity for you to network, socialize and get more information about ALPFA. This is your chance to get to know those that work directly on building ALPFA Twin Cities and to provide input on the direction of our new chapter — no doubt there will be a few cheers and laughs along the way!

Feel free to bring a friend or a co-worker. Free appetizers will be provided!

To RSVP please click here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/317157627

For more information or to become a member please contact us at info@twincities.alpfa.org.

ALPFA Twin Cities
www.alpfatwincities.org

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You are invited to an organizational meeting of the Greater Twin Cities Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). NABA is one of the leading organizations in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.

The organizational meeting will be:
Wednesday, April 22, 6-8 p.m.
University of St Thomas, Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 348

Refreshments will be provided.

At this meeting we will select officers for next year, begin the process of getting the chapter officially recognized by the National NABA organization, and discuss possible plans for the chapter. This will be a great opportunity to network with students from across the Twin Cities. A number of NABA professional members will also be in attendance.

More information about NABA along with membership information can be found at www.nabainc.org

If you have any questions about the NABA Twin Cities student kickoff event, please contact Michael Musa, michaelab_musa@yahoo.com, or Thad Standley, Thad_Standley@cargill.com

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Join the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of NSHMBA and Target Corporation at Hispanic Professional Night to learn about Hispanic development and how to strengthen your professional network. Please RSVP by Friday, April 10, at 5 p.m. To register, visit http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=179676 You may also email your RSVP to NSHMBA2009@target.com

Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: The Guthrie Theater: 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Cost: Free

Hors d'oeuvres provided. Cash bar will be available.

2009 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted!

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs can help you afford your MBA! The 2009 application will be available online until April 30, 2009.

NSHMBA provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing an M.B.A. degree or equivalent. In 2008, more than $1.4 million in financial assistance was awarded to students around the country, aiding them in beginning or completing their degrees. (NOTE: The materials specify that you need to be in an AACSB-accredited program, but our students have been eligible -and have received money -in the past.)

For eligibility and program guidelines, please visit: NSHMBA Scholarship at http://www.nshmba.org/fa/
For more information about the Twin Cities NSHMBA chapter, visit www.msp.nshmba.org

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Networking is one of the most important keys to success for Opus College of Business students. Join the Student Life team and Robert Half International Management Group for Happy (1/2) Hour, held on the Minneapolis campus from 7-8 p.m., March 30 – April 1, 2009, to mix, mingle, and have a snack and a beverage during your usual class break time. Be sure to bring your business cards!

While you are meeting your peers, learn more about how Robert Half can be of service to you. Consistently ranked #1 in their industry in Fortune magazine’s list of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” Robert Half International helps businesses grow by providing the talented and skilled people they need to succeed. Their goal in partnering with St. Thomas is to provide you with world-class resources, whether your company is adding staff or you are exploring your next role yourself. Robert Half specializes in permanent, temporary, and project placement in the areas of accounting, finance, IT, administrative, legal and marketing.

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Careers in Health Care: Industry Trends and Career Fundamentals

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The health care industry has been labeled the one “recession-proof” sector of the economy. Despite this reputation, many health care organizations are facing large budget short-falls and even downsizing. Join a panel of experts from the health care industry to discuss industry trends—both short and long-term—and the fundamentals of career management that are critical in any economy.

Featured Panelists:
o Brad and Cindy Chandler, the Chandler Group. The Chandler Group is a leader in executive recruitment for the health care industry. It conducts senior-level search assignments for health plans, integrated delivery systems, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device OEMs and more.
o Liz Swanson, VP of Human Resources, HealthPartners. Founded in 1957, HealthPartners is a non-profit health care organization providing health care services, health plan financing and administration, research and medical education. HealthPartners has about 10,000 physicians, dentists and staff in 70 locations in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Duluth and western Wisconsin.
o Linda Sloan, Director, Graduate Business Career Services, Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas. Graduate career services cultivates industry relationships throughout the region and provides career skills coaching, networking opportunities and guidance regarding what employers expect—and ultimately hire for—in any economy.
o Moderated by Jack Militello, Ph.D., Program Director, Health Care UST MBA program

Q & A session will provide an open forum to discuss questions, observations, and personal experiences from the audience.

When
Thursday, April 9, 2009, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Where
University of St. Thomas
1000 LaSalle Ave., Opus Hall, MOH201
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Cost: Free

For more information, please contact the Health Care UST MBA at (651) 962-4135 or medmba@stthomas.edu.

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The MS Degree in Real Estate hosts the Real Estate Leadership Forum (monthly) and Career Opportunities in Real Estate (quarterly). Students from the Evening and Full-time UST MBA programs are invited to attend. These events bring in speakers from various areas of the real estate industry to talk about hot topics in real estate and explain different types of career options in real estate. For a full list of real estate events and to RSVP for an event, please visit http://www.stthomas.edu/business/degrees/specializedmasters/msrealestate/events/default.html

If you would like to be included on event emails for real estate professionals, please send an email to Susie Eckstein sceckstein@stthomas.edu.

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2009 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted!

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs can help you afford your MBA! The 2009 application will be available online until April 30, 2009.

NSHMBA provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing an M.B.A. degree or equivalent. In 2008, more than $1.4 million in financial assistance was awarded to students around the country, aiding them in beginning or completing their degrees. (NOTE: The materials specify that you need to be in an AACSB-accredited program, but our students have been eligible (and have received money) in the past.)

For eligibility and program guidelines, please visit: NSHMBA Scholarship http://www.nshmba.org/fa/

For more information about the Twin Cities NSHMBA chapter: www.msp.nshmba.org

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In December 1997, Opus Corporation funded an endowment at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business to develop an international speakers program. Today, the Opus Distinguished Speakers Program brings nationally recognized leaders of business, government and academia to campus for periods of up to five days. Those leaders invited to serve as Opus Speakers are chosen for their outstanding accomplishments, public service and character.

The purpose of the program is to expose students and faculty to the latest ideas and forces that are shaping American and international business. Leaders and executives, who face these issues daily, provide significant educational enrichment that complements the in-class curriculum. In addition, the program enhances the reputation of the business school by affording the greater community access to the visiting scholar.

David Brooks, author and columnist with the New York Times, has agreed to serve as the 2009 Opus Distinguished Speaker. Mr. Brooks will be on campus Tuesday, May 5. While here he will meet with our students and then deliver a public presentation in the evening. This event is free and open to the public.

Please watch for more information as we get closer to the event.

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The Opus College of Business proudly invites you to Master’s Pub: Business Conversations

"Commerce and Conscience"

As cause marketing and corporate citizenship efforts gain favor and influence in corporate marketing activities, the need for creative and strategic social marketing planning has never been greater. Join Jeff Peterson, Best Buy, Director of Community Relations and Social Change, for a discussion on how finding the authentic intersection of commerce and conscience can drive both brand and community growth.

Friday, February 27, 2009
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Campus, Opus Hall, Room 201
Beer, wine, soft drinks and pizza will be served.

RSVP by February 20: cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu (Note: If you need to cancel, please let us know by February 24.)

Continue reading "Master’s Pub – Friday, February 27, 2009" »

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Selecting elective courses is a critical component of your UST MBA coursework. In order to facilitate course planning, Elective Track Information Sessions will be offered for Full-time and Evening UST MBA students February 23 - 26 and March 2 - 5. The Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Grad Programs in Software, Decision Sciences, Finance, Marketing, Management and Economics departments will present information about their courses from 5-5:45 pm on one day during those two weeks. Department chairs or senior faculty will tell you about the electives offered in their departments. In addition, they will tell you about potential career options and what courses might be helpful to students interested in those careers. Final information about which department will present on which night will be forthcoming. Be sure to check your UST email.

As a student, you don’t necessarily take all your electives in one subject area. You choose your electives by determining your career goals and identifying the gaps in your current background and skills. You can then choose courses that will complement your work and educational backgrounds to prepare for your future career. In light of this, information will be provided about why someone in an elective track in one area might benefit from taking a course or two in another area. For example, how would someone in marketing benefit from entrepreneurship classes?

Finally, there will be time for your questions. We look forward to seeing you during those two weeks!

Minneapolis Campus, 5:00-5:45 p.m.

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Maximize your MBA experience by attending an MBA to Z seminar on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Linda Sloan and Christy Dammen from Graduate Business Career Services will talk about "Preparing your Career Emergency Kit: Prepare for the worst and work towards the best."

 Saturday, March 7, 2009
 9-11:30 a.m.
 Minneapolis campus
 Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 252

The morning’s program will include: 1) Your Elevator Speech 2) Résumé Building and 3) An Exit Statement.

Bring a copy of your résumé.

Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu by March 4, 2009.

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In partnership with Senator Dave Durenberger and the National Institute of Health Policy, the University of St. Thomas is proud to welcome Dr. Guy Clifton to campus to discuss his new book, Flatlined: Resuscitating American Medicine, which was released on January 30, 2009.

Arguing that a lack of coordinated care and quality medical practice benchmarks result in high levels of redundancy and ineffectiveness, Dr. Clifton proposes that the key to reducing health care costs, improving quality and financially protecting the uninsured is to reduce wastefulness. In his book and in his presentation, Dr. Clifton will offer solutions for achieving success.

Continue reading "Health Care UST MBA Workshop Series: Author Dr. Guy Clifton, Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 4:30 p.m." »

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“Diversity’s Challenge: Achieving True Inclusion” is the theme of the 21st annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity to be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre March 3 and 4, 2009. Co-hosted by the UST Opus College of Business and the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association, the Forum is presented by General Mills along with support from more than 60 other companies and organizations.

As the globe continues to shrink and the economic woes continue to mount, the necessity to include diverse ideas and faces in all facets of business becomes an even greater business imperative. For 20 years, the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity has provided training, networking and inspiration to support that imperative. Anyone who manages, works with or markets to a diverse clientele (is anyone not included?) is encouraged to attend and learn. Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills, Dr. Nat Irvin, a diversity and inclusion futurist from the University of Louisville, and Luke Visconti, partner and co-founder of DiversityInc, will deliver keynote presentations amidst the 60 workshops and 14 professional development institutes spread over the two days. A professional Career Fair and Resource Fair will also be offered on March 4.

For more information or to register, visit the Forum website at www.stthomas.edu/mcf or contact the Forum Director, Steve Humerickhouse at (651) 962-4018.

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State Farm Hispanic Professional Night on Thursday, February 12, 2009

Agenda
6:00-6:35 p.m.: Registration, Networking, Appetizers and Refreshments
6:35-6:45 p.m.: Welcome and introductions
6:45-7:15 p.m.: Key-note speaker presentation
7:15-7:30 p.m.: Q&A
7:30-8:00 p.m.: Networking

Place: The Metropolitan Ballroom, Veranda Room, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Please RSVP no later than noon on Monday, Feb 9th at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=175291

For more information about the Twin Cities NSMBA chapter: www.msp.nshmba.org

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The National Black MBA Twin Cities Chapter, in collaboration with General Mills Black Champions, cordially invites you to attend their February networking event

Hosted by General Mills

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Reception - General Mills Headquarters Atrium
Program - General Mills Auditorium

This program will consist of a facilitated conversation with a group of panelists. The audience will also have the opportunity to discuss and interact. This informative event will give you a chance to learn, listen and share your experiences about navigating through corporate America.

If you have questions, please contact Marla Etheridge, Director of Programming at programming@nbmbaatc.org or Marsha Henry, VP Operations at president@nbmbaatc.org

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Join the NABA to "Lift while we climb"! Visit www.nabainc.org for more information about the organization, including membership details

NABA Members and Potential Members: As always, do not forget to bring a friend along!

Enjoy the company of your peers while learning something new during this NABA Personal Development Event :

Who can I manage? Managerial Skills: Moving from being an individual contributor to a Manager

Facilitated by Amadou Yattassaye and Joseph Oppong from Ernst & Young LLP.

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Where: University of St Thomas, Minneapolis Campus
Address: 1000 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Room MOH 201

Agenda
6-6:30 p.m. Guests Arrive
6:30-7:30 p.m. Keynote speaker
7:30-8 p.m. Q&A Session
8-9 p.m. Open Networking

Complimentary Food and Soft Drinks will be provided

RSVP not required

Questions? Call Nana Ahwoi at (515) 771-4581 or Thad Standley at (952) 250-6304.

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The national Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is starting a Minnesota chapter. They are currently working with several corporate partners (UnitedHealth Group is the lead partner) to form the necessary boards, etc. If you are interested in becoming involved on any level, please contact Tzviatko Chiderov at tzviatko.chiderov@target.com or (612) 761-7416, or Ouraphone Siri-Outhay at ouraphone_siri-outhay@uhg.com or (952) 936-3875.

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In December 1997, Opus Corporation funded an endowment at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business to develop an international speakers program. Today, the Opus Distinguished Speakers Program brings nationally recognized leaders of business, government and academia to campus for periods of up to five days. Those leaders invited to serve as Opus Speakers are chosen for their outstanding accomplishments, public service and character.

The purpose of the program is to expose students and faculty to the latest ideas and forces that are shaping American and international business. Leaders and executives, who face these issues daily, provide significant educational enrichment that complements the in-class curriculum. In addition, the program enhances the reputation of the business school by affording the greater community access to the visiting scholar.

David Brooks, author and columnist with the New York Times, has agreed to serve as the 2009 Opus Distinguished Speaker. Mr. Brooks will be on campus Tuesday, May 5. While here he will meet with our students and then deliver a public presentation in the evening. This event is free and open to the public.

Please watch for more information as we get closer to the event.

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The Evening UST MBA Student Life Office has lots of fun (and educational) programs planned for this spring. Go ahead and mark your calendars for the following events and dates:

Master’s Pub
You're invited to join your fellow graduate business students for business conversations, beverages and hors d'oeuvres (that translates into pizza and beer for you). We will have a short presentation and you will have plenty of time to visit with your colleagues.

Time: Friday evenings, 4:30-6:30 pm, Minneapolis campus. Please RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu.

Save these dates:
• February 27, 2009: Jeff Peterson, Best Buy, Director of Community Relations and Social Change
• April 24, 2009: Lorna Nagler, Christopher and Banks, President and CEO

Elective Track Information Sessions

During the weeks of February 23-26 and March 2-5, we will be hosting a series of information sessions about electives. Department chairs or representatives will be on hand 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 p.m.

MBA to Z

Maximize your MBA experience by attending the MBA to Z seminars. On a Saturday morning, we will have a speaker discuss an MBA-related topic. For example, during the 2007-08 academic year, we had presentations on networking, salary negotiation, LinkedIn, using the library's resources, time management, and writing skills.

Please RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu.

Save this date:
• March 7, 2009

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“Diversity’s Challenge: Achieving True Inclusion” is the theme of the 21st annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity to be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre March 3 and 4, 2009. Co-hosted by the UST Opus College of Business and the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association, the Forum is presented by General Mills along with support from more than 60 other companies and organizations.

As the globe continues to shrink and the economic woes continue to mount, the necessity to include diverse ideas and faces in all facets of business becomes an even greater business imperative. For 20 years, the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity has provided training, networking and inspiration to support that imperative. Anyone who manages, works with or markets to a diverse clientele (is anyone not included?) is encouraged to attend and learn. Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills, Dr. Nat Irvin, a diversity and inclusion futurist from the University of Louisville, and Luke Visconti, partner and co-founder of DiversityInc, will deliver keynote presentations amidst the 60 workshops and 14 professional development institutes spread over the two days. A professional Career Fair and Resource Fair will also be offered on March 4.

For more information or to register, visit the Forum website at www.stthomas.edu/mcf or contact the Forum Director, Steve Humerickhouse at (651) 962-4018.

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"Meet and Greet" Welcome Event on Thursday, January 29, 2009

Start the New Year off right -Volunteer!

Are you looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity where you can have a positive impact?

Learn how you can lend your time and talents to help this year’s conference be a great success.

• Complimentary appetizer reception and cash bar.
• Meet NSHMBA Minneapolis – St Paul Chapter Board of Directors and network with sponsors and members.
• Find out about volunteer & sponsorship opportunities.
• Scholarship information will be available.

To register for the "Meet & Greet" welcome event, please go to: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=173027

Place: Tejas Restaurant, 3910 West 50th St, Edina, MN

Event contact: Lorys Sierralta, Lorys.Sierralta@rbc.com

State Farm Hispanic Professional Night on Thursday, February 12, 2009

Agenda
6:00-6:35 pm: Registration, Networking, Appetizers and Refreshments
6:35 pm-6:45 pm: Welcome and introductions
6:45pm-7:15 pm: Key-note speaker presentation
7:15 pm-7:30 pm: Q&A
7:30 pm-8:00 pm: Networking

Place: The Metropolitan Ballroom, Veranda Room, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

For more information about the Twin Cities NSMBA chapter: www.msp.nshmba.org

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New Board Inauguration Ceremony

January 27, 2009

Opus College of Business
University of St. Thomas
Schulze Auditorium, Mpls campus

Agenda:
5:30pm - 7:00pm -- Networking (meet and greet)
7:00pm - 7:30pm -- Inauguration ceremony

The Inauguration ceremony will be performed by Bill Wells, Chairman, National Black MBA, Association, Inc.
For more information: http://www.nbmbaatc.org/

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For NABA Members and Potential Members:

Come and enjoy the company of your peers while learning something new during this NABA Personal Development Event: Good is not enough (and other unwritten rules for minority professionals)

Book discussion of “Good is not enough" by Keith Wyce
Facilitated by Tony Byers from Cargill

Date: Wednesday, January 28 2009

Agenda
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Guests Arrive
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Keynote speaker
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM Q&A Session
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Open Networking

Where: University of St Thomas, Minneapolis Campus, TMH 252

Complimentary Food and Soft Drinks will be provided

RSVP not required. Do not forget to bring a friend along!

Questions? Call Nana Ahwoi at 515-771-4581 or Thad Standley at 952-250-6304

Join us today! Visit www.nabainc.org for more information about our organization including membership details

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm

Join us at the 2009 Diversity Fair on Tuesday, February 3, to celebrate and learn about generational diversity. Come listen to the experts in generational diversity and the workplace and enjoy networking with your colleagues!

Our presenters will include:
Keynote Speaker: Jim Gambone, Intergenerational Consultant, Points of View, Inc.
David Stillman, co-author, When Generations Collide
Lila Kelly, Recruitment & Diversity Specialist, Lila Kelly Associates
Bill Wells, President, W. Wells & Associates

Following the diversity fair, there will be a networking event at Rumours (very quick walk from Twin Cities Public Television) where there will be a jazz band, cocktails and appetizers by local celebrity chef John Michael Lerma! You will also have the opportunity to mix and mingle with our speakers, HRP-MN board members and other diversity and human resources colleagues.

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Agenda:
1:00 pm KEYNOTE: Managing Minnesota's Multigenerational Workforce, Jim Gambone
1:45 pm Ask the Author: David Stillman
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm "Hear Me Now" Millennials/Y Generation Voices Heard. Panel: Lila Kelly
3:15 pm Entering/Re-Entering the Workforce, Bill Wells
4:00 pm Social/Networking @ Rumours, St. Paul featuring a fabulous jazz band, drinks, networking and appetizers by local celebrity chef John Michael Lerma

Location: Twin Cities Public Television
172 East 4th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Cost: Early Registration (by January 16th): $45.00
Late Registration (after January 16th): $55.00

RSVP: Please call (651) 288-3434 or register online (http://www.hrpmn.org/resform1.html) by Thursday, January 29. To cancel, please call the HRP-MN office by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29.

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In partnership with Senator Dave Durenberger and the National Institute of Health Policy, the University of St. Thomas is proud to welcome Dr. Guy Clifton to campus to discuss his new book, Flatlined: Resuscitating American Medicine, which is scheduled to be released on January 30, 2009.

Arguing that a lack of coordinated care and quality medical practice benchmarks result in high levels of redundancy and ineffectiveness, Dr. Clifton proposes that the key to reducing health care costs, improving quality and financially protecting the uninsured is to reduce wastefulness. In his book and in his presentation, Dr. Clifton will offer solutions for achieving success.

Following his presentation, Dr. Clifton will be joined by a “reactor panel” for discussion and Q&A. The panel will react to Dr. Clifton’s remarks and provoke discussion to relate the policy recommendations to real management responses.

Guy L. Clifton, M.D. is a neurosurgeon, clinical investigator, administrator and health policy advocate. He is the Runnells Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and has been frequently included in Best Doctors of America. A 2006–2007 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow, he is now devoting himself full-time to health policy reform.

“Reactor Panel” will feature:
• Sanne Magnan, MD, PhD: Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health and former president of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI)
• Brent Asplin, MD: Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic; formerly department head, Emergency Medicine, at Regions Hospital
• Brendon Cullinan, MD: Medical Director for Primary Care, Hennepin County Medical Center
• Panel moderated by Joe White, principal, Health Care, LarsonAllen LLP

Agenda:
4:30 – 4:45 Registration & introduction by Senator Dave Durenberger
4:45 – 5:15 Presentation by Guy Clifton, M.D.
5:15 – 5:30 Introduction of "Reactor Panel”
5:30 – 6:00 Panelist reactions and questions
6:00 – 6:30 Q&A from audience

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served at this free event. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by Monday, February 9, 2009.

Cost: Free

Event Details:
Thursday, February 12, 4:30 PM
Schulze Hall Auditorium, Mpls campus

Register now:http://www.stthomas.edu/business/degrees/ustmba/healthcaremba/events/200902121/

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“Diversity’s Challenge: Achieving True Inclusion” is the theme of the 21st annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity to be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre March 3 and 4, 2009. Co-hosted by the UST Opus College of Business and the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association, the Forum is presented by General Mills along with support from more than 60 other companies and organizations.

As the globe continues to shrink and the economic woes continue to mount, the necessity to include diverse ideas and faces in all facets of business becomes an even greater business imperative. For 20 years, the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity has provided training, networking and inspiration to support that imperative. Anyone who manages, works with or markets to a diverse clientele (is anyone not included?) is encouraged to attend and learn. Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills, Dr. Nat Irvin, a diversity and inclusion futurist from the University of Louisville, and Luke Visconti, partner and co-founder of DiversityInc, will deliver keynote presentations amidst the 60 workshops and 14 professional development institutes spread over the two days. A professional Career Fair and Resource Fair will also be offered on March 4.

For more information or to register, visit the Forum website at www.stthomas.edu/mcf or contact the Forum Director, Steve Humerickhouse at (651) 962-4018.

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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

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UST MBA students share a strong ambition to advance and grow in their careers. They are also interested in what is happening beyond the classroom. They get involved in professional organizations, student clubs and community initiatives.

Student directed clubs in the UST MBA sponsor activities, bring in interesting speakers and provide professional development events. Students are also invited to join national MBA societies, such as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, the National Black MBA Association, and the National Association of Women MBAs.

Evening UST MBA students are invited to join the clubs and attend all club functions. There is a participation fee of $25 per semester. If you are interested, please send in your check made out to the University of St. Thomas. Be sure to include your student ID number, and the name of the club/s in which you are interested. The check can be sent to:

Office of Student Life – UST MBA Clubs
TMH100
1000 LaSalle Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

For more information, please contact Kay Wimer at mkwimer@stthomas.edu.

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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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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

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"How Good Companies Can Get in Trouble: Export Compliance and Corporate Integrity"

Please join us for an engaging public forum on Tuesday, June 24 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront in downtown St. Paul, MN. Registration will open at 7:30 am. There is no seminar registration fee, but reservations are required by Tuesday, June 17. Lunch will be provided.

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The MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC) will hold their annual Women’s Leadership Forum featuring Angela Bassett as keynote speaker on May 15, 2008, at the Best Buy Corporate Campus in Richfield from 5:00 to 8:30 PM. The UST MBA programs will have a table at this event and we still have a few seats available.

Please email Tanisha Watley-Winston (tanisha.watley-winston@stthomas.edu) if you would like to attend this event. The remaining seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis, so you are encouraged to respond quickly.

To learn more about the event go to: http://www.mcdc.org/Women%27s_Leadership_Forum.htm.

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Learn about the new face of philanthropy from major speakers and a panel of social entrepreneurs and investors at the Engaged Philanthropy Conference, Graves 601 Hotel, Thursday, June 5, 11:45 am.

The Center for Nonprofit Management is a sponsor of the Engaged Philanthropy Conference, which is hosted by the Social Venture Partners Minnesota.

You, as a UST MBA student, may attend as a special guest of the Center. This opportunity is open to only two students who will joined by nonprofit and business management staff. Please contact Ann Johnson, Center director, at 651.962.4300 or majohnsontom@stthomas.edu soon to attend the conference and learn more about this new model of engaged philanthropy.

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Maximize your MBA experience by attending the "MBA to Z" seminars on Saturday, June 7, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Presentations will be:
Session I: "Everything to Gain and Nothing to Lose: Negotiate your next salary!"
Session II: "Virtual Networking: Managing your online persona"

Students may RSVP for session I, from 9:00 to 10:20 a.m., in Terrence Murphy Hall room 252; session II, from 10:40 a.m. to noon in Opus Hall room 105, or both. Refreshments will be provided.

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

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Maximize your MBA experience by attending the "MBA to Z" seminars on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

During the first session, Dr. Vanessa Rempel from the Life/Work Center will present "Time Management and Goal Setting: How to Graduate with your Degree AND your Sanity!"

Dr. Eleni Roulis, Director of the Graduate Writing Resource Center, will help you ramp up your writing skills during the second session, "The Write Stuff: Writing for the MBA."

Students may RSVP for session I, from 9:00 to 10:20 a.m., in Terrence Murphy Hall room 252; session II, from 10:40 a.m. to noon in Opus Hall room 105, or both. Refreshments will be provided.

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

Mark your calendar for future MBA to Z events:
June 7, 2008 - "Everything to Gain and Nothing to Lose: Negotiate your next salary!" and "Virtual Networking: Managing your online persona"

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You are invited to join fellow graduate business students for conversation, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages.

Our speaker will be Mr. John Taft, CEO of RBC Wealth Management (formerly RBC Dain Rauscher), discussing “The Path to Leadership.” In some cases, as Ty Webb suggests in the movie “Caddyshack,” the “...shortest distance between two points is a straight line...in the opposite direction.” Mr. Taft will share his personal views on why the same might be said for the life experiences that go into making an effective leader.

Friday, April 25, 2008
Minneapolis campus, Opus Hall, Room 201
4:30—6:30 pm

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Health Care Career Directions: How Business Education Helps

Engage with health care executives and professionals as they discuss the value of a business education and how it is viewed within their organizations. This session will focus on health care careers and opportunities for physicians, executives, managers, and professionals in all areas of health care.

Thursday, April 10, 2008, Thornton Auditorium, Mpls campus
4:00–4:30 p.m. Refreshments and Networking
4:30–6:00 p.m. Panel Discussion

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There are several fun events going on in April and May for MBA students and alumni in the Twin Cities. You are invited to all of these....

Continue reading "Local MBA Events - You're Invited!" »

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Student Life will be hosting a series of elective track information sessions during the next two weeks. Department Chairs or representatives will be available to do a short presentation about elective courses in their area and how they may fit into your career path. They will also be available to answer your questions. This is a great way to meet faculty and get the insider's view on electives!

Minneapolis Campus
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Monday, March 3: Marketing, TMH252
Tuesday, March 4: Finance and Real Estate, TMH252
Wednesday, March 5: Management, TMH252
Thursday, March 6: Entrepreneurship, TMH203
Monday, March 10: Accounting, TMH203
Tuesday, March 11: Economics and Non-profit, TMH203
Wednesday, March 12: Graduate Programs in Software, TMH203
Thursday, March 13: Decision Sciences, TMH203

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Maximize your MBA experience by attending the "MBA to Z" seminars on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

During the first session, Dr. Vanessa Rempel from the Life/Work Center will present "Time Management and Goal Setting: How to Graduate with your Degree AND your Sanity!"

Dr. Eleni Roulis, Director of the Graduate Writing Resource Center, will help you ramp up your writing skills during the second session, "The Write Stuff: Writing for the MBA."

Students may RSVP for session I, from 9:00 to 10:20 a.m., in Terrence Murphy Hall room 252; session II, from 10:40 a.m. to noon in Opus Hall room 105, or both. Refreshments will be provided.

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

Mark your calendar for future MBA to Z events:
June 7, 2008 - "Salary Negotiations" and "Getting LinkedIn"

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Do you have business professional or business casual clothing that could be donated to other women advancing their professional career?

Please help the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) conduct a clothing drive for Ready for Success!

Ready for Success is an organization that accepts new and gently used business clothing for low-income women in the Twin Cities area. Please mark this event on your calendars and start cleaning your closets today! Look for more information in the upcoming weeks or visit their website: http://www.ecsmn.org/family_rfs.html

What: Ready for Success Professional Clothing Drive sponsored by the University of St. Thomas chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA)
Where: University of St. Thomas
When: March 25-28, 2008

Please contact Emily Peick at eapeick@stthomas.edu for information or questions.

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Duane Bauer II, higher education coordinator for the Central Metro Region of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, will be on the Minneapolis campus to answer questions for veterans, current military members and their families regarding military service benefits, support organizations, education benefits and counseling contacts.

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As part of our celebration of the 20th year of the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity, we are excited to present the OCB community with the opportunity for an informal evening discussion featuring Mr. Luke Visconti, founder of DiversityInc. magazine.

Come hear why diversity initiatives aren’t “just for the white guy” any more!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Thornton Auditorium, Terrence Murphy Hall
Reception from 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. and Presentation from 5:15.m. - 6 p.m.

- Why is diversity effectiveness such a hot area for today’s corporations?
- Which companies are investing in diversity effectiveness?
- What are some of the adverse impacts being experienced by companies and leaders who fail to make this investment?

Mr. Visconti, the Forum’s keynote speaker, is a recognized leader in the field of workplace diversity. He has appeared on FOX, MSNBC, and CNBC as well as being regularly quoted on diversity issues in publications such as The New York Times, Fortune, BusinessWeek, and The Wall Street Journal.

Please RSVP by February 11 to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu or 651-962-4200.

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Maximize your MBA experience by attending the "MBA to Z" seminars on Saturday, February 9, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Dr. Michael Sauter, of the Master’s of Business Communication Program, will be our instructor for the first session, "Effective Presentations: Wowing your Clients, Bosses, Classmates and Professors." He will give you the tools to express your ideas and improve your work.

The second session, "Powerful PowerPoint Presentations" will be taught by Mr. Michael Mendez, Instructional Design and Curriculum Development Coordinator for Century College. He will host a hands-on class on the how-to’s and how-not-to’s of this vital technology.

Students may RSVP for session I, from 9:00 to 10:20 a.m., in Terrence Murphy Hall room 252; session II, from 10:40 a.m. to noon in Opus Hall room 105, or both. Refreshments will be provided.

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

Mark your calendar for future MBA to Z events:
April 12, 2008 - "Management and Goal Setting: How to Graduate with your Degree AND your Sanity!" and "Learn the Write Stuff: Writing for the MBA"
June 7, 2008 - "Salary Negotiations" and "Managing Group Projects"

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Networking is one of the most important keys to success for Opus College of Business students. Join the Student Life team and Robert Half International Management Group for Happy (1/2) Hour, held on the Minneapolis campus, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. the week of February 18 to 21 to mix, mingle, and have a snack and a beverage during your usual class break time. Be sure to bring your business cards!

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Join fellow students for "business conversations" and a fun Friday evening in MOH201. There will be a brief presentation and then you will have plenty of time for socializing over beer/wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Social time 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker 5:00 p.m.
Social time 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Jane Casto, Director of Packaging at Ecolab, will present a “Creative Cocktail: Getting Results from a Stressed Organization.”

RSVP to cobptgradbiz@stthomas.edu or call 651-962-4319.

Mark your calendar for April 25, 2008. John Taft, CEO of Dain Rauscher, will be speaking.

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During the weeks of March 3-6 and March 10-13, we will be hosting a series of information sessions about electives. Department Chairs or representatives will be on hand 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 p.m.

Read next month's newsletter and your emails for more information about specific dates for specific departments.

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Join alumni and current students from the Owatonna area to network and enjoy a winter happy hour at the Gainey Center.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Gainey Conference Center, Owatonna Campus
$5 fee (This can be waived for current students if you talk to Janet Lestock by Fri, Feb 8th)

Joe Effertz, current Evening MBA student and Director of International Sales at Viracon Corporation will give a short presentation, "Ground Zero: The Reconstruction of the World Trade Center Site."

Contact Janet Ballis Lestockwith questions or to register – jblestock@stthomas.edu or 507-446-4474.

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The Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity will celebrate its 20th anniversary February 20-21, 2008, at the St. Paul RiverCentre. The theme this year is “Harnessing the Winds of Change: The Next 20 Years”. Join us at the event for wonderful speakers, a career fair, and excellent networking opportunities. For more information and registration, go to www.stthomas.edu/mcf.

Sessions are offered on a wide range of diversity topics covering corporate, small business and non-profit, legal, government, and healthcare; CEU's will be available. For more information, contact Barbara Voorhees Blaha at 651-962-4385 or bjvoorheesbl@stthomas.edu.

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Check out GradBizRecruiting, the University of St. Thomas' jobs site for College of Business Master’s program students. Post your resume, review new jobs, and read announcements to learn about job fairs, campus visits, and other events and services. For more information call 651-962-8807 or stop by their office in Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 251, on the Minneapolis campus.

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Many students choose to participate in the Twin Cities' Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. Keep reading for an invitation from the local chapter president and announcements about events....

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