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January 14, 2008

WEEKLY EVENTS

Companies represented on campus this week: Goldman, Sachs, & Co., Wells Fargo, Woods Creek Consulting, Fluke Venture Partners, WRF Capital, Intracorp, Williams Marketing, Business Plans Northwest, Rainier Energy, NanoString Technologies

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Winter Quarter Graduation
If you intend to complete your degree requirements in winter quarter, you need to apply for graduation with the UW Graduate School by February 24. Even if you aren't sure you will graduate this quarter, it is best if you file for graduation--your application can be withdrawn up until the end of the quarter if you change your mind. If you wish to check the requirements that remain for you to complete your degree, please email mbaregis and we will do a degree check.
CARD CODING FOR LOUNGE

Several of you have asked about getting your cards coded for Lounge access. We will have another chance to do that at the beginning of February (during the next evening MBA dinner on February 6)--sorry for the delay, but the person in charge of this activity is out of town for the next couple of weeks. If you need access to the Lounge in the meantime, email mbaweb@u.washington.edu and we will send you the temporary access code.
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CENTER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Meet the Firm:

Interview Workshops:

Important Reminder
Please check eRecruiting and don't forget to make appointments for mock interviews, help with your cover letter, and changes in your resume.

Upcoming Networking Event:

  • Microsoft Alumni Panel & Reception
    Thursday, January 24
    4:30-6:30pm, Microsoft Campus, Redmond
    Please RSVP no later than noon on Wednesday, January 23

    This event is open to current MBA students only. Comparable to a Fireside Chat, it will be held on the Microsoft Campus. It's a chance to meet a host of alums and make longer-term connections.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON EVENTS

Catalyst: Free Computing Workshops
Over 75 FREE computing workshops are offered every quarter from UW Catalyst. Topics include Web Publishing, Computing Fundamentals, the Catalyst Web Tools and software from Adobe, Apple, Microsoft and others. The workshop schedule and other details are available online.

"Global Warming Solutions for America," Focus the Nation, January 31
On January 31, 2008, the UW, along with about a thousand other US campuses, is taking part in a national discussion regarding solutions to global warming. Join in, and see what the experts have to say. For details, visit the website.

There will be exhibitors, plenary talks, multimedia presentations, Climate Action Cafe, panel discussions. All of this will be followed from 7-9pm with a town hall meeting with political leaders.

This event is free, but you must register to attend.

NON-UW EVENTS

Invitation to Participate: 2008 University of San Francisco International Business Plan Competition
The USF International Business Plan competition is one of the World's Premier Graduate Student Entrepreneurial Events. The 2008 Contest will be held April 3-5. All graduate students are invited to submit business plan proposal for participation.

Total awards for the 2008 competition will total approximately $25,000; however, the real prize is the chance for you to offer your business proposal before dozens of leading Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists and Chief Executives.

Currently enrolled graduate students are invited to submit a 5-7 page executive summary of their business plans by email attachment by February 4, 2008 for full consideration. Submissions should be emailed to the contest founder: Professor Mark Cannice (Cannice@usfca.edu).

2008 Minority MBA Case Competition IV: Registration Deadline tomorrow, January 15
Key Foundation (KeyBank) and The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Office of Minority Student Services will be hosting the 2008 Minority MBA Case Competition IV, on February 29-March 2, 2008. The registration deadline for this event is TOMORROW, January 15.

The Key Foundation will supervise the selection of a contemporary and never-before-used case topic addressing business issues with diverse implications at either a national or international level. Teams of three students, with one alternate from invited colleges will compete. Awards will be given to the teams that finish first through fourth with winners receiving plaques and team scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

Case competition timeline:

January 15: Registration ends
January 31: Case is delivered to all registered teams
February 15: Case teams conference call-in for Q&A
February 22: Q&A questions and reponses sent to all teams
February 29-March 2: Key Foundation Minority MBA Student Case Competition IV

For more information, visit the competition website.

Save the Date: 16th Annual Marketing Case Competition at Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester
Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester will be hosting the 16th Annual Marketing Case Competition on March 28 and 29. Reckitt Benckiser North America, home of some of America's most recognizable and successful brands (such as Lysol, French's and Woolite), is the Official Sponsor of this case competition. The competition allows students to appy marketing theory and experience to a current business challenge faced by Reckitt Benckiser. Join the best and brightest MBAs from around the nation for a chance to compete for a $5,000 Grand Price. Further information regarding the competition will be available soon. Please contact SMA Vice President Lori-Ann Glasgow with questions and inquiries.

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