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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

Continue reading "You're Invited - UST MBA Health Care Workshop" »

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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.

Continue reading for information about workshops, career fairs, and other exciting events...

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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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