[Mba-nd-students] Clemson MBA Friday Announcements- Friday, August 31

Fri Aug 31 08:49:13 EDT 2012

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Labor Day- Classes Are in Session

This is a friendly reminder that Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd) is not a Clemson University Holiday.  Classes will meet on Monday!

Giveaways

Congratulations Melissa Hughes and Brendan Lopes  They are the winners of this week's MBA Giveaway!  Please touch base with Jeremy to claim your prize (jmonday at clemson.edu<mailto:jmonday at clemson.edu>).  Jeremy will have the purple box at the front desk again on Monday to start collecting names for the drawing next week!

First Friday Speaker Series

Friday, September 7th from 5-6pm in Classroom 1A
Speaker:  John Byers
Topic:  Essential Traits for Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Networking Reception to follow in the Atrium until 7:30pm

Please register at: http://firstfridaybyers.eventbrite.com/
Attending the First Friday Leadership Series is free of charge!

Commerce Club Invites you to Headshots and Happy Hour

Young Executive Board Presents Headshots and Happy Hour
September 11th @ 6 PM
Light Hors d'oeuvres along with Beer and Wine Service
In one room Network with your Peers,
In another room, have your professional headshot taken by a photographer who will send you a digital version for your use
First come, first "shot"

$10 per Member, $15 per Guests.
All Clemson MBA Students welcome at Guest Pricing

Call 864.232.5600 to make your reservation or email dylan.petrick at ourclub.com<mailto:dylan.petrick at ourclub.com>

CU ICAR Gym Access

If you are interested in using the gym at CU ICAR, you must complete two attached documents above and email to Deron McFarland at DMCFARL at clemson.edu<mailto:DMCFARL at clemson.edu> to gain access.

Student Employee Positions Available

The Small Business Development Center (http://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/sbdc/index.html)  and Spiro Institute (http://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/spiro/)  (both at Clemson at the Falls) are both looking for full time students to work with them during this semester and potentially ongoing until you graduate.  Please send me your resume and specify which department you are interested in working for.  Both can be flexible with your course schedules.  Please send me your resume by Monday at 4pm to be considered.

The Institute of Applied Ecology anticipates the availability of funding to support a graduate student who will serve as the Entrepreneurial Lead (EL) for the Intelligent River commercialization program. The EL will lead an investigation into the commercialization landscape surrounding the Intelligent River suite of technologies. In addition to possessing a relevant academic background, the EL must be capable and have the will to support the transition of these technologies, should the project be selected for additional commercialization funding.   More information about the Intelligent River program is available at the following link: http://www.clemson.edu/public/psatv/env/intelligent-river-overview.html
Graduate students interested in this opportunity should contact Dr. Hallstrom ASAP at jasonoh at cs.clemson.edu<mailto:jasonoh at cs.clemson.edu>.
Adopt a Veteran
Please see attached PDF about the Adopt a Clemson Student Veteran Program.  This is a great way to show your support to fellow Clemson students who have served our country.

National Black MBA Association Career Expo

The National Black MBA Association's (NBMBAA) Career Expo is taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 27-28.  If you are not familiar with this career fair, you can learn more at http://www.nbmbaaconference2012.org/index.html.  And if you are familiar, than you know what a great opportunity it provides graduate business students looking for jobs.  Crane Co. does have several open positions with start dates in the Summer of 2013 (full time and internships), and those positions can be viewed on the NBMBAA job match database http://www.nbmbaaconference2012.org/progCJM.html

Rutland Institute Speaker Series Lunch- Commerce Club

The Rutland Institute for Ethics is hosting a lunch speaker series that is featuring Kenneth Majer on Thursday, September 20th  at the Commerce Club.  The topic is "How to Build a Values-Based Culture."  There is a flyer attached with registration information if you are interested in attending.

Small Business Development Public Relations Workshop

The Small Business Development Center is putting on a workshop on September 28th from 9-11am at Clemson at the Falls.  The workshop is entitled Public Relations 101.  Please find additional information attached.  If you are interested in attending, please contact MBASA President, Paul Ballenger (pballen at g.clemson.edu<mailto:pballen at g.clemson.edu>) to get information on a special MBA student rate.

OrgSync
The Graduate Student Government is requesting that all student organizations use the program, "OrgSync" to manage their activities.  "OrgSync is an online organization management system that is now available for all students and student leaders on campus.  This new system provides a platform with more than 35 tools that helps student leaders more effectively lead and manage their student organizations."
Please take some time to join our MBASA group, "MBA Student Association," by visiting http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/student-orgs/orgsync.html, or http://www.orgsync.com/.  If you have any questions, issues, or concern, then please feel free to contact MBASA President, Paul Ballenger (pballen at clemson.edu<mailto:pballen at clemson.edu>)
Toastmasters
 If you are interested in improving your communication skills, then the MBASA invites you to join Toastmasters International.  "Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations."  Since there are several Toastmasters clubs in Greenville, the MBASA is working on establishing a relationship with a local chapter to benefit you.
In order to move forward with our Toastmasters Initiative, the MBASA is seeking feedback from all interested students.  If you are interested in joining Toastmasters, then please send an email to MBASA President, Paul Ballenger (pballen at clemson.edu<mailto:pballen at clemson.edu>), indicating your desire to participate.

Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity

Please find information below on a 10 Day Project Experience in Costa Rica (October 28-November 5).  I know that many of you will not be able to go due to classes and coursework, but I wanted to make you aware.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Harry Crissy, hcrissy at clemson.edu<mailto:hcrissy at clemson.edu>.

Costa Rica Trip Information:
Tamarindo is a community of about 3,000 permanent residents-the majority being expatriates-located in Guanacaste, on the Northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica.  Although not formally incorporated, the community provides the bulk of the revenue for its assigned municipality, Santa Cruz, located about an hour's drive from the coast.  The 'town' is under significant pressure from tourism development.  The lack of formal superstructure creates barriers to improvement.  Hotels and housing projects have developed without sufficient infrastructure.  Community members have expressed an interest in developing long-term efforts to better support the circumstances of the residents, while improving their tourism product.  Without a clear view of issues surrounding the community, these barriers to improvement remain a dominant force.
As a continued effort resulting from a long-term study, a group of Clemson faculty, staff, and students are interested in clarifying issues for the community.  This work provides mutual benefits for all participants.  Students and faculty gain a perspective of a unique community abounding with commonplace challenges, while the community benefits from research and instructional efforts from the university.
Working with a local language school- WAYRA (an internationally accredited institution)-students will stay with host families in a nearby village (Villareal).  Students are required to attend 4 hours of Spanish immersion class per day during the first business week the 10 day program.  During that period, they will conduct loose-based interviews with their respective host families, visitors, and local businesses.  After gathering sufficient data, the students will use a guided evaluation program.  This project will introduce them to complex systems theory.  Elements examined include; healthcare, environmental challenges, and the economic well-being of the local residents.  A local webhosting organization has agreed to host a resulting interactive model online, in order to gain perspective from three key population; local merchants (typically expatriates),  Ticos (the indigenous population) , and visitors to the community.  This program is a unique opportunity to implement participatory planning from both internal and external  perspectives.  In addition, graduate student participants will provide classroom instruction (45 to 60 minutes each) for local entrepreneurs, during two evening seminars at the school.  They are required to develop a small business curriculum, based on their areas of expertise, that will provide a significant benefit to local operators.
The cost will be Roughly $400 plus whatever your airline ticket cost. This includes 10-days room and board and 5 days of Spanish emersion classes. The trip also includes 6 hours of business instruction. Dates are October 28-November 5.
Food Drive
Let's fill United Ministries Food Pantry!!!
Today is the last day of August, so please bring non-perishable food donations to the 2nd floor office marked "United Ministries Food Drive Drop-Off" throughout August. Donations will go to United Ministries early next week.
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Fall 2012 Academic Calendar

August 20, Classes begin (GS2 Deadline for December Graduates)

August 28, Tu Last day to register or add a class

September 4, Tu Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade

September 11, Tu Last day to order diploma for December graduation (GS4 Deadline for December Graduates)

October 12, F Last day for instructors to issue mid-term evaluations

October 15-16, M-Tu Fall break

October 30, Tu Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades

November 5, M Registration for spring and summer terms begins

November 21-23, W-F Thanksgiving holidays

December 10-13, M-Th Examinations

December 17, M 9:00 a.m.-Deadline for professors to submit graduation candidate grades

December 19, W 9:00 a.m.-Deadline for professors to submit other grades

December 19, W Candidates for graduation may access grades

December 20, Th Graduation

December Graduate Deadlines

GS2 Due: August 20th  (PAST DUE)  If you have not turned in your GS2 to Jane Layton, please do so ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!

Please fill out the GS2 from the following link and email to Jane Layton for approval.  (elayton at clemson.edu<mailto:elayton at clemson.edu>)

http://www.grad.clemson.edu/forms/pdf/GS2_fillable.pdf?PHPSESSID=7rom1nir6uc4vqj4lna4o856f7

Please reference the Student Handbook if you need to see a sample GS2:

http://www.grad.clemson.edu/programs/MBA/MBA_handbook_2011.pdf?PHPSESSID=2f8pf9knct4mu737k8jk1sikq3

GS4 due: September 11th

http://www.grad.clemson.edu/forms/forms_graduating.php

Please contact Jane Layton (elayton at clemson.edu<mailto:elayton at clemson.edu>) with any questions.

Clemson Football at Fluor Field

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Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet and Watch the Clemson/Auburn Game in The 500 Club on Saturday at Fluor Field

A marquee college football match-up will take place Saturday night between Clemson and Auburn. And if you're not heading to the Georgia Dome for the Chick-fil-A Kick-Off Game, Fluor Field is the next best spot. For just $12, you'll receive a ticket to the Drive's game, plus an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Paladin Plateau.

The game, featuring a pair of strong ACC and SEC competitors, will be shown on all 6 televisions in The 500 Club.

First pitch between the Drive and Hickory Crawdads, as well as kick-off between Clemson and Auburn, are both set for 7 PM on Saturday. Gates to Fluor Field open at 6 PM.

For more information regarding single-game tickets, group outings, and luxury accommodations, log onto GreenvilleDrive.com or call (864) 240-4500.
Click here<http://greenville.drive.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120808&content_id=36351868&vkey=news_t428&fext=.jsp&sid=t428> for More Information About Saturday's Drive Game
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Have a great weekend!

Jamie Patterson
Director of Student Experience
Clemson MBA Program
55 E. Camperdown Way
Greenville, SC 29601
864.656.8183 (office)
jpatte4 at clemson.edu<mailto:jpatte4 at clemson.edu>
www.clemson.edu/mba<http://www.clemson.edu/mba>

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