WELCOME TO THE START OF THE 2006-07 SCHOOL YEAR
This is the first of the weekly MBA Newsletters for the 2006-07 academic year. The Newsletter is the primary communication source from the MBA Programs Office, and you are responsible for being familiar with the content of the Newsletter. We will be playing with the format and delivery methods of the Newsletter over the next few weeks and would like your feedback. Comments can be sent to mbanews.

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

ID Scanning for MBA Lounge Access: Last day to scan your Husky Card for accessing the MBA Lounge. Wednesday, October 4, 5-6 pm, Mackenzie 124. Click here for Lounge Access form.

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Add/Drop Deadline is October 3. Starting October 4, you will be charged $20 to change your schedule and incur a possible tuition forfeiture.

Adding Autumn Classes: If you are interested in adding an autumn quarter class, you need to check with the course instructor to see if there is space and get an add code.

Evening Students: All of your registration transactions must be handled by the MBA Programs Office. If you need to add or drop classes, please email the information to mbaregis. Also, please double check your registration on MyUW to make sure your schedule is correct.

Winter Quarter Elective Registration: Bidding for elective classes by second year day and second and third year evening students begins on October 18. The winter quarter elective schedule has been updated. Note: the schedule is subject to change.

Evening Class of 2008: Elective Registration Information Session, Wednesday, October 11, 5-6 pm, BLM 303.

MENTOR PROGRAM
Fulltime 1st Years Information Session: Tuesday, October 3, 12:30-1:20 pm, Location TBA
Evening MBA Information Session: Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-6 pm, Boeing Auditorium
Fulltime 2nd Years Information Session: Thursday, October 5, 12:30-1:20 pm, Location TBA

For more information on the Mentor Program, contact Desiree Vorhees (206-616-3512)

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CENTER
Where the Jobs Are: Wednesday, October 4, 12:30-1:20 pm, BAEEC 320

Investment Banking Careers: Friday, October 6, 7:30-8:30 am, BCC Conference Room. Contact Amy Yamashita for more information.

Fall Forum Prep Session: Friday, October 6, 12:30-1:20 pm, Location TBA.
Learn how to make the most of the Forum – from professional presence to creating lasting connections to how to break into a group conversation. For more information on the Fall Forum, contact Kava Vale (206-616-3516)

ORIENTATION WRAP-UP
Forms: Honor Code, Change of Address and Newspaper Subscription forms are due to the MBA Programs Office or the box in the MBA Lounge by October 6.

Give us your feedback on orientation:
LEAD Evaluation (fulltime students)
Evening Program Orientation Evaluation

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Jackson School Fellowships for Summer 2007 and 2007-2008 Academic Year
• Women in Transportation(WTS) Scholarships
• WTS Puget Sound Chapter Scholarship
• ITS Washington/WTS Scholarship

UW EVENTS AND SERVICES
Grants and Funding Information Service Workshops: provides help identifying resources for external funding for graduate students.

Free Computer Workshops sponsored by Office of Learning Technologies.

Send questions or submissions for the MBA Newsletter to mbanews. Past newsletters can be accessed here.