Full-time MBA Events, November 2012

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Spring 2013 Registration Workshop (REQUIRED for all 1st year Tippie MBAs)

First year Tippie MBAs are required to attend this information on spring course selection. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about their spring and future semester course options, Academy Plans of Study, and academic logistics.

Contact: Nadia Dwight

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: C425 PC

Student Organization Elections: Deadline to submit nomination for President positions

First year students - It's your turn to make your mark at Tippie! First year MBAs interested in running for a President position in one of our six student organizations must submit their name by 5 p.m. Friday, November 2 to be included in the November 5 Student Organization President Election. Nomination form is available in the FT MBA Suite. Nominations will also be accepted via email at nadia-dwight@uiowa.edu. Please include your name and the position for which you are running.

Contact: Nadia Dwight

Location: Suite C432 PC

I3 Forum: Transforming Tomorrow

The annual academy forum hosted by the Finance, Marketing and Strategic Innovation Academies. The forum will feature keynote speaker Steven Kotler. Kotler is a Pulitzer Prize nominee, author of New York Times best seller Abundance, blogger for Forbes.com, PsychologyToday.com and Outside.com, as well as being the head environmental investigative reporter for Ecohearth.com. The event will start with an 11:00 lunch, followed by Kotler's keynote address, Jim Thorp, a Managing Partner of AAVIN, Brenda Fonseca, COO at Appcore and Mike Wokosin, Senior VP at Edelman. The event will end with a social and networking time for all attendees. Steven Kotler's book Abundance will be available for purchase. Entrance Fee: $25 per plate (cash or check only) Free for Full-Time MBA students, Abundance book included

Contact: Sara Mouw

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Hotel Vetro

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(Deadline: 10/28/12)

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QS World MBA Tour - Salt Lake City

The QS World MBA Tour is perfect for anybody looking to begin studying an MBA who wants to talk in person with reps from the top B-schools in the world. The QS tour in your city gives you a chance to meet with many admissions reps and alumni from B-schools around the world including the Tippie MBA from The University of Iowa. At this MBA fair, you will learn how an MBA: § Provides you with the skills and knowledge to transition to a higher level of responsibility § Helps you finesse your teamwork skills § Increase your understanding of human relations in organizations § Increase your ability to respond effectively to the uncertainty and complexity that is a feature of organisational life § Provides you with the opportunity to maximise your earning potential

Contact: Lydia Fine
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Student Organization Elections: President Speeches

MBA Student Organization President candidates will be given the opportunity to present their platform to MBAA members. Voting for President positions will open at 2 p.m. and close at midnight.

Contact: Nadia Dwight

12:25 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: C425 PC

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PREPARE TO ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS: Problem Solving for the Interview with David Ohrvall

David Ohrvall, expert in case interviewing, will present on tips to succeed in the case interview. Plenary session for all students and break-out session by Academy (optional for SY students). RSVP in Symplicity. 1-2:30pm Plenary Session 3-5pm Break out session for SI and Marketing students 5:30-7:30pm for Finance students Pizza provided. Please RSVP in Symplicty.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

Location: S401 PBB

Student Organization Elections: Deadline to submit nomination for all remaining positions

First year students - It's your turn to make your mark at Tippie! First year MBAs interested in running for a Student Organization non-president leadership position in one of our six student organization must submit their name by 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 6. Nominations will be accepted via email at nadia-dwight@uiowa.edu and must include your name, the position for which you are running, brief bio, brief statement of why you are the best candidate for this position. The election for all non-president positions will open at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7 and close at midnight.

Contact: Nadia Dwight

Location: Suite C432 PC

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: Jill Tomkins

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Location: C410 PC (The Exchange)

International Student Success Group

For MBA International Students only. Communicating successfully in writing. The unspoken rules of business success.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: C434PC

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(Deadline: 10/31/12)

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Fall Career Exploration Trip (Chicago)

Contact: Micah James

Location: Chicago

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Tippie Table Talks: Chicago Alumni

Join the Tippie full-time MBA students for a night of networking at the newly opened Baume & Brix in Chicago (351 W. Hubbard Street). Students are visiting companies in the Chicago area and are excited to connect with supportive Tippie alumni! Please RSVP by November 2 if you plan to attend. Contact Erin at erin-dougherty@uiowa.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Contact: Erin Dougherty

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Baume & Brix, 351 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL

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(Deadline: 11/6/12)

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Iowa vs. Purdue Tailgate

Please RSVP ONLY IF YOU PLAN ON EATING. As always, also RSVP for any guests you'll be bringing that will want to eat.

Contact: Matt Roderick

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: South Dental Lot

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(Deadline: 11/9/12)

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EXECUTE YOUR JOB SEARCH STRATEGY and In the Hot Seat!

EXECUTE YOUR JOB SEARCH STRATEGY: Know the Business Landscape Electronic Tools Brief Review, Erin Dougherty, 3-3:30pm PREPARE TO ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS: Become a SMART Interview Candidate: 3:30-5:20pm In the Hot Seat! Practice session with Second Year Coaches, classmates and staff.

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

3:00 PM - 5:20 PM

Location: S401 PBB and attached Library Reading Room

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(Deadline: 11/13/12)

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MBAA Presents Negotiations - by Professor Lon Moeller

MBAA Members, please join us to learn about Negotiations in Business by Professor Lon Moeller this Tuesday over lunch. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at this link by Monday (11/12) at midnight: http://new.evite.com/l/J6O526ZXZ2

Contact: Kandis Meinders

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: PC C425

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MBA Thanksgiving Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving. We'll be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast and sharing traditions for this American holiday. Feel free to bring family members or guests to this event. Please RSVP with the number of guests and if you require a vegetarian meal before the deadline.

Contact: Jill Tomkins

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: W401 PBB

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(Deadline: 11/10/12)

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Parker Hannifin

Join Dick Braun, VP-Strategic Pricing, from Parker Hannifin as he presents on the company and its full-time Training Program and pricing internships. Positions will be posted in Symplicity prior to his visit. Interviews will take place during the day of 11/14 prior to the information session. Please RSVP in Symplicity by November 11 (Events - Info Sessions).

Contact: Erin Dougherty

5:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: C425 PC

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Strategic Innovation Academy: Case Study

Burt's Bees: Balancing Growth and Sustainability

Contact: Meg Thompson

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C435 PC

Finance Academy: Guest Speaker James Valentine, CFA

James Valentine, CFA, will be presenting insights from his book Best Practices for Equity Research Analysts, written to help buy-side and sell-side analysts become better stock pickers and gain more recognition for their stock calls. This class will be conducted via live webinar.

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C425 PC

Baylor Ethical Leadership Case Competition

Contact: Nadia Dwight

Location: Baylor University, Waco, TX

Marketing Academy: Debrief on Student Org Trips

Debrief on Student Org Trips.

Contact: Mark Winkler

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: S401 PBB

2012 UI Elevator Pitch Competition

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) is pleased to announce the 2012 UI Elevator Pitch Competitions dates open to UI students, faculty and staff. This year, JPEC will be awarding $47,000 in total seed grants between both elevator pitch competitions. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is November 2.

Contact: Brittany Wellman
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Thanksgiving Holiday

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

Location: N/A

Iowa vs. Nebraska Tailgate

Please RSVP for yourself and any guests that will be eating at the tailgate.

Contact: Matt Roderick

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: South Dental Lot

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Leadership Speaker

US Navy SEAL Brad Nagel will be speaking on leadership

Contact: Russ Mills

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: PC425

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(Deadline: 11/26/12)

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Pottery Night - DVIP Charity Event

MBA Women International will be hosting our annual pottery night and would like to extend an invitation to all MBAA members to attend and paint a bowl. These bowls will be used in the Souper Bowl, which is DVIPs biggest fundraising event of the year where local restaurants donate soup/chili for an evening of dining. Come and join us for an evening of right-brained fun! (Space is limited - please RSVP early.)

Contact: Jessie Modi

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Fired Up! 520 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240

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MBA International Student Success Group

Please RSVP for the meal count!

Contact: Michel Pontarelli

12:20 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: c434PC

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(Deadline: 11/28/12)

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BSC Project Leader Info Session

The Business Solutions Center is seeking up to eight SY project leaders. This opportunity/info session is limited to 2nd year students currently. Please join us for an information session covering projects secured and pending, professional benefits and mutual performance expectations. Lunch provided.

Contact: Mark Winkler

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: C425

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(Deadline: 11/27/12)

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Beard Off Final

Final of the Beard Off. Lunch will be provided.

Contact: Kyle Bogler

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: PC 435

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(Deadline: 11/30/12)

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Strategic Innovation Academy Guest Speaker: Lisa Heagle

Applying Lean/Six Sigma in the Business Environment with Lisa Heagle, Vice President of Quality & Process Improvement, Kum & Go

Contact: Meg Thompson

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: C435 PC

Marketing Academy: Guest Speaker David Wu, Rockwell Collins

David Wu, Director Strategic Market Development, Rockwell Collins will address the subject of effective international partnerships

Contact: Mark Winkler

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: S401 PBB

November 2012

Henry Fund Presentations

Finance Academy students to attend. The 2012 Henry Fund analyst team will present their fall semester research to the fund's investment advisory board.

Contact: Cathy Zaharis

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: W401 PBB

Online Chat

Choosing where to get your MBA is a big decision. And big decisions are easier to make when you have reliable information right from the source. Join us for an online chat hosted by Tippies recruiting/admissions and career services teams, along with a group of current students from first and second-year classes. This is a great chance to ask them, and us, any questions you have about the Tippie MBA before submitting your application prior to our deadlines!

Contact: Chris Majekodunmi
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Online

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Online Chat for Prospective Full Time MBA Students

Join us for an online chat hosted by Tippies recruiting/admissions and career services teams, along with a group of current students from first and second-year classes. This is a great chance to ask any questions you have about the Tippie MBA before submitting your application!

Contact: Chris Majekodunmi
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Online

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