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January 8, 2007

WEEKLY EVENTS
For a list of this week's club events, visit the MBA Calendar.

  • Wednesday, January 10: Evening MBA Program Campus Visit Night, 5:30pm, MBA Lounge
  • Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No Classes, UW Administrative Offices will be closed

Companies represented on campus this week: Target, Clearwater Casino, KeyBank, WK&G PLLC, AquaStasis, NanoString and Kotis Design

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Registration Deadlines:

  • Dropping and Adding Classes: to avoid a $20 late add fee, classes must be added/dropped by January 9.
  • Evening students: all add/drop requests must be sent to mbaregis@u.washington.edu by 5 pm on January 9 in order to avoid a late add fee.
  • A complete calendar of registration deadlines can be found here.

Winter 2007 Graduation
If you plan to complete your degree at the end of winter quarter, you must apply for graduation by February 18. You can access additional information about applying for graduation and Graduation Ceremonies here.

Autumn 2006 Dean's List
Information on the Dean's List for the Autumn Quarter can be accessed at the links below. Questions about the Dean's List can be emailed to Wendie Phillips.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CENTER
Meet-the-Firm: Target
Monday, January 8 12:30-1:20pm, BLM 304
Contact Carrie

Marketing Interview Workshop
Tuesday, January 9 12:30-1:20pm, BCC Conference Room
RSVP requested. Contact Desiree

Worldwide Internship Panel
Thursday, January 11 12:30-1:20pm, BLM 304
RSVP Requested. Contact Kava

Success Now

  • First Year International Students: Friday, January 12, Sec. B 11:30-12:20pm and Sec. A 1:30-2:20pm, BCC Conference Room
  • Second Year International Students: Friday, January 12 12:30-1:20pm, BCC Conference Room

Contact Amy if you have questions.

Finance Interview Workshop
Tuesday, January 16 12:30-1:20pm, BCC Conference Room
Open to first-year MBA’s.
RSVP Requested. Contact Desiree

Onsite Microsoft Alumni Panel & Reception
Wednesday, January 17 4:00-6:00pm, Microsoft Campus, Redmond
RSVP requested by Jan 16.
Contact Desiree

Etiquette Dinner
Thursday, January 18 5:45-9:00pm, Columbia Tower Club
RSVP Requested by Jan 11. Contact Desiree

EVENING PROGRAM CAMPUS VISIT NIGHT
Attention Evening MBA Students: the MBA Admissions staff is hosting a reception for prospective evening students on January 10 from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the MBA Lounge. This is a chance for you to share your thoughts with prospective students about your MBA experience. Come join us for free food and good conversation. If you have questions about the event, contact Tim Hossain.
 
LEADERS TO LEGENDS BREAKFAST SERIES
Thomas Plimpton, President of PACCAR
January 17, 2007, 7:15 am to 8 am
Walker-Ames Room, 2nd floor, Kane Hall
RSVP to Corrine Goellnitz

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS

CASE COMPETITION
University of Rochester's Simon Graduate School of Business will hold a Marketing Case Competition on March 30th and 31st.

UW EVENTS AND SERVICES
UW Exploration Seminars
Opportunities for a 4-week, 5-credit early fall international study program. Graduate students are eligible to participate on a space available basis.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
On Monday, January 15, use your MLK Holiday to volunteer for community projects
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Free Computer Workshops
The complete winter schedule of workshops can be found here.


Looking for Class in the "Art of Fencing" or "Ballroom Dancing?"
Check out the over 200 UW Experimental College Course options for winter quarter.

Technical Communications Speaker Series
If you have an interest in TC, the Technical Communications Department is offering a series of Friday speakers on various topics around usability and user center design.

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