Full-time MBA Events, February 2013

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Social Styles Training

For all first year MBA full-time students. Consultants from Proteus International, a nationally recognized leadership consulting firm, will join us for a half day development session on Social Styles. The focus of this session will be to help you to determine your own Social Style and how your Style may impact your relationships with colleagues. Lunch will be provided for a working session.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: W401PBB

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Super Bowl Ad Rating Party

Come enjoy a night of relaxation and fun as we watch the San Francisco 49rs and Baltimore Ravens battle it out to be crowned the next Super Bowl champion on one of the largest advertising nights of the year. To celebrate the night, attendees will be invited to rank the best and worst ads of each half. Those who rank the ads most similarly to our celebrity panel of judges will receive a prize. Additionally, the event will include the inaugural Trivia Bowl, with teams of 3-4 competing for prizes. This event is free to all MBAA members and their guest. If you are not an MBAA member but would still like to attend, the fee is $10. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 29th . An unlimited buffet of salad, wings and pizza will be provided for all attendees. Beverages will be available for purchase. If you prefer vegetarian options please indicate so when you RSVP. If you would like to participate in the Trivia Bowl please email your two favorite NFL teams and a full list of members to Ryan-Lindsay@uiowa.edu.

Contact: Ryan Lindsay

5:00 PM

Location: The Airliner - 22 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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(Deadline: 2/2/13)

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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: iGate

iGate (www.igate.com) is a technology and consulting business solutions provider that is seeking to recruit Business Development Managers for its various locations around the globe. Join HR executive Riya Majumdar for an information session to discuss the company and its career opportunities. She will also be conducting on-campus interviews Feb. 5 so make sure to apply for the BD role on Symplicity before the January 15 deadline. If you plan to attend the information session, please RSVP in Symplicity by January 31.

Contact: Erin Dougherty

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: C425 PC

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BSC Class Lecture

On Tuesday, February 5, Mark Winkler will be convening the entire class to review the course syllabus and these evaluation forms. We will meet in C425 PC on Tuesday, February 5 from 9:45-10:15am.

Contact: Mark Winkler

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: C425 PC

Industry Insights: Wellmark

Wellmark will be coming back to campus this Spring to present its internship roles and other full-time opportunities. We have had several previous students intern in marketing and health care management departments. Postings will be in Symplicity soon. If you plan to attend the information session, please RSVP in Symplicity by February 1.

Contact: Abby Carpenter

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: C425PC

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Lunch and Learn: Jared Marks, Rob Rossiter, Siva Kamesh (Ford)

Please bring your own lunch.

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: C425 PC

Economist Virtual MBA Fair

Thinking about an MBA? Meet admissions officers from The University of Iowa at The Economist's Which MBA? Online Fair on February 6, 7 & 9th to find out why the Tippie Full-time MBA could be a good fit for you! We'll be ready to answer all of your questions and help you make an informed decision about your MBA. Sign up today or learn more: http://registermbafair.whichmba.com/iowa. Admission representatives from the Tippie MBA Program will be available at the following times: February 6th - 6am-9am and 11:30am-2:30pm February 7th - 9am-12pm and 5pm-8pm February 9th - 9am-12pm

Contact: Abby Parker
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Location: Online - http://registermbafair.whichmba.com/iowa

MBA Monthly Morning Meet-up

This will be an informal event, with no agenda or itinerary. Just a chance to mingle and chat with classmates, faculty, and staff. Bagels and coffee provided.

Contact: Nadia Dwight

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Location: MBA Exchange

RocketWoman: Panel Discussion and Networking event hosted by Rockwell Collins

Female Tippie MBAs are invited to join female leaders from around the Corridor for this panel discussion and networking event hosted by Rockwell Collins. RSVP to biz-rsvp@uiowa.edu by February 4.

Contact: Nadia Dwight

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: 2nd Floor Ballroom, IMU

No Academy Sessions

Attend Sustainability Summit on February 8 in lieu of.

Contact: Mark Winkler

Location: n/a

ACG Cup

The ACG Cup is a case study competition designed to give students from leading MBA programs across the country real world experience and invaluable insights into mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, financial advisory and private equity. Selected 1st and 2nd year Tippie MBAs will participate in this annual competition.

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Spring Trip Info Session

Contact: Zach Daul

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: PC 425

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MidWest CFA Research Challenge

Tippie Finance students will represent the University of Iowa at the annual MidWest CFA Research Challenge. Winners move on to the national competition held in New York City.

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

2013 NET IMPACT Sustainability Summit: Food for Thought

The 2013 Sustainability Summit will have a focus on local food, organic food, and sustainability within the manufacturing of food. The three speakers are below: Tony Bedard: CEO of Frontier Natural Foods Mark B. Weldon: Author - Fundamentals of Practical Environmentalism (Social Environmental Sustainability) Jesse Singerman: President of Prairie Ventures Liz Christenson, University of Iowa Director of Sustainability and University of Iowa President Sally Mason will also be giving remarks.

Contact: Kyle Bogler
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8:15 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: 2nd Floor Ballroom - IMU

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(Deadline: 2/5/13)

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Dining Etiquette Luncheon

For full time MBA first year students. Please join us for a four course formal business luncheon with Certified Etiquette Consultant, Dee Hurst. A business lunch is more than a meal, it is an interview. Be prepared by learning tips at this fun session. Your RSVP is your commitment to attend. If you RSVP and do not attend you will be billed for the meal.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Hotel Sheraton Ballroom

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Work Authorization (H1B) Discussion

For Second Year MBA International Students. Laura Prince, Senior Immigration Specialist, will be discussing the requirements of work authorization for foreign nationals. Lunch will be provided.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

12:20 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: C435PC

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(Deadline: 2/11/13)

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MBAA Town Hall

The MBAA is having a meeting to set out our plans for next year and take input from students. Bring your best ideas and join us for a conversation about what's working, what's not, and what you want to see for your next year at Tippie. Lunch will be provided.

Contact: Jeff Curran

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: PC 425

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(Deadline: 2/13/13)

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Strategic Innovation Academy Guest Speaker: Lauren Olson (Natl Coop Grocers)

Lauren Olson, Director, Talent Development, National Cooperative Grocers Association and 2005 Tippie MBA

Contact: Meg Thompson

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C435 PC

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: TransUnion

Join first-time on-campus employer TransUnion to learn about its full-time and internship opportunities in finance. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Tom Sammis, will present at the information session. Please RSVP in Symplicity by Monday, February 11 if you plan to attend.

Contact: Erin Dougherty

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: C435 PC

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Finance Academy Guest Speaker: Tom Sammis (Trans Union)

Director of Finance, International FP&A

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C425 PC

Marketing Academy Guest Speaker: Jill Enabnit (US Bank)

Analytics in financial service and a business case for a new product VP Market Analytics & Performance Solutions

Contact: Mark Winkler

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: S401 PBB

Cheese for Charity

Come and join fellow graduate and professional students for a fun evening of socializing while supporting a great cause. Each school will vote on the charity they will be supporting at the event. The school who brings the most guests to the event will earn the privilege of donating all the proceeds to their chosen charity! A $5 entry fee supports the local charity.

Contact: Jeff Curran

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Hotel Vetro

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Lunch and Learn: Deepak Rohinda (HP)

Please bring your own lunch. Please RSVP to jill-tomkins@uiowa.edu. Capacity limited to 6.

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cathy's office

Social Styles Sessions for each Business Solutions Team

For MBA full time students only. Each Business Solutions team will meet with Jeff Mitchell, consultant from Proteus, for 45 minutes, to discuss ways to leverage Social Styles in interactions with leaders on their consulting organizations.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

5:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Location: BSC Center Rm C430PC

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Finance Academy Guest Speaker: Sarvjeev Sidhu (AEGON)

Sarvjeev Sidhu, Global Head, Emerging Markets at AEGON Asset Management

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C425 PC

Marketing Academy Session

TBA

Contact: Mark Winkler

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: S401 PBB

VC Fair

Contact: Nadia Dwight

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: TBD

Stategic Innovation Academy

Current topics discussion

Contact: Meg Thompson

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C435 PC

Mock Interviews with Alumni

For Full-time MBA students. RSVP in Symplicity

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: C432PC MBA Main office

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Social Style Sessions for each Business Solutions Team

Students should come at the scheduled time for their own team. Each team will meet with Jeff Mitchell, consultant from Proteus, for 45 minutes, to discuss ways to leverage Social Styles in interactions with leaders in their consulting organizations.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

8:00 AM - 1:45 PM

Location: Business Solutions Center C430PC

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February 2013

No Academy Sessions

Student Org Trips

Contact: Mark Winkler

Location: n/a

Spring Career Exploration Trip

Details will be provided after we begin the Spring semester.

Contact: Kyle Nieman

Location: St. Louis

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