[MBA-PT-Students] Clemson MBA Friday Announcements- Friday, September 7

Fri Sep 7 10:04:54 EDT 2012

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Giveaways

Congratulations Brent Silver and Pooja Mosam!!  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- TONIGHT

If you registered for the First Friday Speaker Series tonight, please try to arrive a few minutes early to secure a seat.  We will have a packed house!

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

Calling all Bloggers

The Clemson MBA is looking for students that would be interested in blogging about your experience in the program.  Topics can range from:  school experience/work experience/a class that changed your life/a connection that was made through MBA that changed your life/advice to other students on what it takes to be successful/interview a professor or business leader in town about a hot topic/or come up with your own great idea!

If you are interested, please email Amy Burka (burka2 at clemson.edu<mailto:burka2 at clemson.edu>) for more information.

Please check out the most recent blog about MBA Student Association President Paul Ballenger’s summer as a Social Entrepreneur:  http://www.clemsonatthefalls.com/blog/?p=103

Fall Career Fair

The Michelin Career Center will be hosting their annual Fall Career Fairs on Tuesday, September 18th and Wednesday, September 19th from 12pm-5pm at Littlejohn Coliseum on the Clemson University Campus.  Hundreds of companies will be represented.  For a list of companies and to register please click the following link:  http://career.clemson.edu/events/career_fairs/students/index.php

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 (THIS TUESDAY!!!)

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.

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>

Sullivan Foundation Fall Retreat

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation’s Service & Social Entrepreneurship Fall Retreat Weekend is scheduled for October 19-21, 2012 in Hendersonville, NC.

Service & Social Entrepreneurship Fall Retreat Weekend
October 19-21, 2012
Kanuga Conferences, Hendersonville, NC

Registration:
$180 for students

Please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3960678496/eorg<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AlgernonSydneySulliv/4dab753e00/3d98f2c3e5/61f3dfae27> to register. Registration and payment is due by October 5. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!  If you have any questions about the program, please contact Paul Ballenger (pballen at clemson.edu<mailto:pballen at clemson.edu>) as he attended last year.
MBA Student Association Open Executive Committee Positions
Calling all Full Time Students--
Please find the descriptions below of the open positions on the MBASA board.  If you are interested in running for a position, please email Paul Ballenger (pballen at clemson.edu<mailto:pballen at clemson.edu>) by 8am on Monday, September 10th.
Executive Vice President

 *   To preside over all meetings in the absence of the President.
 *   To assist the President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President(s) of Social Affairs, Vice President of Communications, and Vice President of Philanthropy in the performance of prescribed duties.
 *   To be the primary representative in the Graduate Student Government Senate (may appoint if necessary)
 *   To be responsible for recording members, deciding which members qualify to be active or inactive, which will be reviewed by the Executive Committee.
 *   To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive Committee meetings.
 *   To perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Vice President of Finance

 *   To be responsible for all financial matters of the Association.
 *   To present the Association’s budget to Graduate Student Government to obtain GSG funding and to maintain funded status with GSG.
 *   To collect membership fees, activity deposits, and any assessments of the Association and to maintain proper records thereof.
 *   To make disbursements.  All disbursements must first be approved by the President.
 *   To submit, for approval of the Executive Committee as requested, a financial report.
 *   To arrange for an audit, to be done internally by an Association member who is not a member of the Executive Committee.
 *   To maintain proper controls and documentation of all cash receipts and disbursements.
 *   To maintain appropriate and proper financial records for year-end audit.
    *   Monthly bank reconciliation
    *   Documenting and recording of all cash and checks received in the receipt book
    *   Timely deposits of all cash.
    *   Documenting and recording of all check disbursements written.
 *   To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive Committee meetings.
 *   To perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Vice President of Social Affairs

 *   To plan, promote, and organize the social events for the Association.
 *   To promote unity and camaraderie between all students, particularly between the first and second year students.
 *   To encourage involvement in Student Association activities by all MBASA members.
 *   To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive Committee meetings.
 *   To plan and provide social and professional events such as plant tours, distinguished speakers, semi-formals, etc.
 *   To perform other duties as assigned by the President.
 Vice President of Philanthropy

 *   To serve as liaison between the Association and the chosen philanthropy.
 *   To plan, promote, and organize fundraising and philanthropic events for the Student Association.
 *   To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive Committee meetings.
 *   To perform other duties as assigned by the President.
First Year Representative

·   To serve as liaison between first-year members of the MBASA in Association activities.

·   To promote the involvement of first-year members in Association activities.

·   To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive Committee meetings.

·   To perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Toast Masters

Below, you will find a schedule of the upcoming Toast Masters meetings and topics.  Meetings are from 12pm-1pm at Greenville City Hall on Main Street.

September 4th Meeting (Theme: "Camping Trip")

Speaker 1 - Dave Erwin
Speaker 2 - Greg Somers
Speaker 3 - Scott Whelchel
Toastmaster - Walter Ezell
Table Topics Master - James Kirkpatrick, CTM
Timer - Graham Howle
Evaluator 1 - James Bache, CC
Evaluator 2 - Barb Christ, DTM
Evaluator 3 - Ben Clauss
Master Evaluator/Grammarian - Nikki Jones, ACB

September 18th Meeting (Theme: "State Fair")

Speaker 1 - Judie Long, ACG, CL
Speaker 2 - Graham Howle
Speaker 3 - Connie Harryman
Toastmaster  - James Bache, CC
Table Topics Master - Nikki Jones, ACB
Timer - Ben Clauss
Evaluator 1 - John Corcoran
Evaluator 2 - Greg Somers
Evaluator 3 - James Kirkpatrick, CTM
Master Evaluator/Grammarian - James Bache, CC

October 2nd Meeting (Theme: "Outer Space")

Speaker 1 - Walter Ezell
Speaker 2 - John Corcoran
Speaker 3 - James Bache, CC
Toastmaster - James Kirkpatrick, CTM
Table Topics Master - Graham Howle
Timer - Connie Harryman
Evaluator 1 - Barb Christ, DTM
Evaluator 2 - Dave Erwin
Evaluator 3 - Ben Clauss
Master Evaluator/Grammarian - Scott Whelchel

October 16th Meeting (Theme: "Ghost Stories")

Speaker 1 - James Kirkpatrick, CTM
Speaker 2 - Ben Clauss
Speaker 3 - Nikki Jones, ACB
Toastmaster - Graham Howle
Table Topics Master - Judie Long, ACG, CL
Timer - Scott Whelchel
Evaluator 1 - Walter Ezell
Evaluator 2 - Greg Somers
Evaluator 3 - Barb Christ, DTM
Master Evaluator/Grammarian - Connie Harryman

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.

French Tutor

For any students interested in the dual IESEG Master of International Business degree or if you are in the International Law class that is traveling to France and would like French tutoring, please reach out to Kate Ripley for more information:

Kate Ripley

ripleykc at gmail.com<mailto:ripleykc at gmail.com>

864.607.3142

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

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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