[MBA-PT-Students] Clemson MBA Announcements- December 6

[Jamie Patterson]

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Giveaways

Congratulations Dawn Owens and Keith Wyatt! 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!


Spring/Summer 2014 Schedule- NEW COURSE ADDED

Due to high demand, we have added an additional section of MBA 819- Intro to Accounting and Finance to the Spring 2014 Schedule.  The new section is CRN 17788 and will be Monday nights from 6-8:45pm.

The Monday night section (MBA 819, Section 002, CRN 17788) will be taught by: Professor McMillian and Professor Johnson

The Thursday night section (MBA 819, Section 001, CRN 16398) will be taught by:  Professor McMillian and Professor Xie

Please find the updated schedule attached.


Gaining access to new facility- January 2-3
We will be moving to our new facility at One N. Main Street over the winter break in December.  On January 2nd and 3rd we will have open house hours from 4-7pm where you can come pick up your access card and take a tour of the new space.  You will enter at the first floor Main Street entrance.  You must stop by at some point during the open house on the 2nd and 3rd so that you are able to gain access to the building for the first day of classes on Monday, January 6.

We are very excited for you to see your new facility.  The classrooms are state of the art and there is plenty of great student space!

Paying for Parking at the new building- DEADLINE DECEMBER 30
If you signed up for parking in January, you can now pay via the links below.  Please make sure you take care of this before December 30th in order to have your card activated at the start of the Spring 2014 semester.

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20569_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=41

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20569_ustoresmobile/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=41 (mobile friendly version)

First Friday Leadership Series presents Dave Watrous, Sr. Director of Strategic Development, Fluor- TONIGHT!
The First Friday Leadership Series continues on December 6 with speaker Dave Watrous, Senior Director - Global Strategic Development, Fluor. Please join us as we learn from Mr. Watrous' experiences, followed by a networking reception at our final First Friday at the Clemson at the Falls campus before we move to the ONE building!
Register Here: http://firstfridaywatrous.eventbrite.com

December Graduation Celebration/Winter Social - December 13

Please join us on Friday, December 13 at 6 pm for our December Graduation Celebration and Winter Social.  Each year, we honor our graduates with a brief ceremony in Classroom 1A starting at 6 pm, followed by a reception in the Atrium. Please join us to celebrate our December Graduates and a successful completion of the December 2013 semester!

Please RSVP if you are attending but not graduating: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9188939365<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9188939365&k=dsHy%2FVymniCD0osh6tze%2Fw%3D%3D%0A&r=QN0APbGGxJUsDUPwkEyIWvkT%2FPadEothig%2FcgQknaOo%3D%0A&m=y%2FXmyyeYYCxqgqotSntweiVePY0XV7UJrjUyFzyb%2Blg%3D%0A&s=ebdf8baa7af678e4e52b528d81955b5375a1a79483dcad1d0aa701ae93451e73>

Graduates RSVP to jmonday at clemson.edu<mailto:jmonday at clemson.edu>. If you are graduating and unable to attend the celebration, email Jeremy to set up a time to pick up your MBA tile.

We look forward to seeing you there!

May Graduates- IMPORTANT DEADLINES

In order to apply for May graduation please have your GS2 form completed and submitted to Jamie Patterson (jpatte4 at clemson.edu<mailto:jpatte4 at clemson.edu>) for approval. You will not be able to access your GS4 form (graduation application) until your GS2 has been approved and submitted to the Registrar's office.

You can find the form here: http://www.grad.clemson.edu/forms/pdf/GS2_fillable.pdf



More Upcoming Events- MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

First Friday Leadership Series: 12/6, 5-7 PM
We will be welcoming Dave Watrous, Senior Director - Global Strategic Development, Fluor. This will be Clemson's last public event at Clemson at the Falls, so we hope you can join us for a final drink in the atrium before our move to ONE.
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9179515177


Women's Leadership Roundtable: 12/9, 12:15 PM
Join Gail DePriest and Elizabeth G Rasor, Beth Veach, Sharon Day, Erika Cannon, Becky McCrary, and Valerie Miller at these monthly Monday lunches (none in October b/c of Fall Break). Roundtable begins at 12:15 PM and lasts around an hour. All of these women are highly influential and connected in Greenville.


Please RSVP for all of the above events at clemsonmba.eventbrite.com.

>From the Student Association
Holiday Party
Please join in celebrating the end exams and the beginning of the Holidays next Thursday, December 12. Our MBA Student Association will be hosting a "Tacky Sweater Party" at Sharkey's Pub at 7:00pm. Students are welcome to bring a guest and light appetizers will be provided. Please bring a toy or a $5 donation for Toys for Tots to participate.
To encourage festive participation, you will be able to purchase a tacky sweater on campus during exam week from 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday- Wednesday in the break room. All monies will be donated to Toys for Tots. Wear your tackiest sweater for the competition for a chance to win a prize!
 PLEASE use the link below to RSVP for you and a guest (You do not need to bring the ticket to the event)
 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/clemson-mba-tacky-holiday-sweater-party-tickets-9641244221?aff=affiliate1
 If you have any questions, please contact Caroline at caroline.aneskievich at gmail.com<mailto:caroline.aneskievich at gmail.com>
 Looking forward to this opportunity to celebrate and socialize. Go Tigers!

Toys for Tots
 If you are unable to attend the Holiday party, please consider contributing a gift(s) to brighten the lives of some local children who might not otherwise receive any gifts on Christmas morning to our drop-off box which is located in the CATF lobby directly across from the elevators.  The deadline for delivering your gift(s) will be December 18, 2013.
If you choose to contribute a gift(s), which we hope you do, please make sure that toys are:
New & Unwrapped
If you have any questions, please contact Tuner at wtnelso at clemson.edu<mailto:wtnelso at clemson.edu>.

Kickball
Interested in playing kickball? We still have a few spots available if anyone wants to play on the MBASA team, it's a great way to meet new people and stay active! Contact John Aguirre at jaguirr at g.clemson.edu<mailto:jaguirr at g.clemson.edu> if interested in playing, the league begins January 5th and is played on Sunday afternoons. The league fee is $40 per person.




Career Services- Job and Internship Opportunities

Be Sure to check out Clemson JobLink and Career Shift for a full list of openings:  http://career.clemson.edu/



Online Resources from the Michelin Career Center

Printable Resources: http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/planning/web_handouts.php

Annual Career Guide: (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/planning/handouts/Career_Guide.pdf)

InterviewStream Practice Interview System (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/job_search_tools/interviews/)

Salary Survey and salary resources: http://career.clemson.edu/salary_survey/

Workshop/Event Information: (http://career.clemson.edu/events/)

Online Workshops: (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/workshops/)





Internship and Job Search Resources from the Michelin Career Center

ClemsonJobLink - ClemsonJobLink is your connection to employers and job opportunities. In your ClemsonJobLink account, you can apply for jobs and sign up for on-campus interviews. At Clemson, we work with nearly 2,000 employers who recruit new college graduates from all industries. We are also part of a consortium of colleges throughout the country who share job listings. Because of these efforts there are a wide variety of part-time, internship and full-time job opportunities in ClemsonJobLink. Click here or visit our website for more information about using ClemsonJobLink. (http://career.clemson.edu/clemsonjoblink/)

Versatile PhD - Demystifies nonacademic careers and plausible career paths for students with advanced degrees. (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/graduate_students/versatile_PhD.php)

CareerShift - CareerShift offers the most comprehensive online resource, designed to support the # 1 request of job seekers: an easy to use web site to conduct and organize their job search. (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/job_search_tools/careershift/index.php)

Going Global - A web resource designed to help candidates search for, apply and secure internship and employment opportunities internationally. Going Global's H1B Visa Certification Database - Log into GoingGlobal and search the database of US employers who have sponsored H1B candidates (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/job_search_tools/resources/going_global.php)

Career OneStop - Search for employers contacts by location, industry and job types. (http://www.careerinfonet.org/employerlocator/employerlocator.asp?nodeid=18)

Online Internship Books: (http://career.clemson.edu/internship_programs/off_campus_internships/students/online_internship_books/index.php) Reference USA Business Database: (http://www.referenceusa.com/Home/Home) Chronicle of Higher Education: (http://chronicle.com/section/Jobs/61/)

Other Web Resources Sorted by Category: (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/students/web_links/)

Other Graduate Student Web Resources: (http://career.clemson.edu/michelin_career_center/graduate_students/web_resources/)




Shafer Huguley Marketing Intern

* Writing - Could include PR writing, ad/brochure writing, website content writing, proofing, etc



* Public Relations - Possibly planning, writing and implementation



* Research - Mostly secondary, but possibly some simple primary



* Account Service/ Admin assistance including some client contact, in particular for writing input and also as a participant in our MAPS strategic plan development process



* New Business Assistant - Work with the new business director to help uncover prospects, research prospects, maintain the data base and pull together proposals

Email Jamie Patterson if you are interested (jpatte4 at clemson.edu<mailto:jpatte4 at clemson.edu>)

Junior Accountant/Intern

TLC Accounting and Tax, Inc. is seeking a junior staff accountant. This individual will post client financials using QuickBooks Pro software, reconcile client banking and other types of statements to client records, perform general office and accounting related duties.

Desired qualities and skills: Desired qualities and skills: The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to multi-task, possess excellent organizational and communications skills, be an independent thinker, be knowledgeable in Excel and Word, and have a working knowledge of QuickBooks Software. You must have a minimum 3.4 GPA to apply.  It is the desire of TLC Accounting and Tax, Inc. to groom this person to become a long term staff member.

Please email me your resume if interested: jpatte4 at clemson.edu<mailto:jpatte4 at clemson.edu>

Volunteer Opportunities

Children's Museum Volunteer Opportunities

  *   Saturday, Dec. 14 ~ 8:00 - 11:00 am ~
     *   4 volunteers for Breakfast with Santa
     *   Help run arts & craft projects for our tiniest visitors (under 5 yrs old) -- all supplies are provided & instructions are included
  *   Saturday, Dec. 21 ~ 8:00 - 11:00 am
     *   4 volunteers for Breakfast with Santa
     *   Help run arts & craft projects for our tiniest visitors (under 5 yrs old) -- all supplies are provided & instructions are included
  *   Tuesday, Dec. 31 ~ 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 3:00 pm
     *   5 volunteers for Noon Years Eve Bash
     *   Help run arts & crafts projects, serve a Noon Years toast, lead a parade, and participate in other activities with museum guests (all ages)
  *   Friday, Jan. 10 ~ 3:45 - 6:00 pm
     *   2 - 4 volunteers for Michelin YES Program Kick-Off
     *   Help lead 20 - 30 middle school students in a leadership and team-building activity (instructions provided in advance)
Fall 2013 Academic Calendar
August 19, M Classes begin
August 27, Tu Last day to register or add a class
September 3, Tu Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade
September 10, Tu Last day to order diploma for December graduation
October 11, F Last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations
October 14-15, M-Tu Fall break
October 29, Tu Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades
November 11, M Registration for spring and summer terms begins
November 27-29, W-F Thanksgiving holidays
December 5-6, Th-F Classes meet; exams permitted in labs only
December 9-13, M-F Examinations
December 16, M 9:00 A.M.-Deadline to submit candidate grades
December 18, W 9:00 A.M.-Deadline to submit other grades
December 18, W Candidates for graduation may access grades
December 19, Th Graduation

Spring 2014 Academic Calendar
Jan 6, M MBA Classes Begin
Jan 14, Tu Last day to register or add a class
Jan 20, M Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Jan 22, W Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade
Jan 29, W Last day to order diploma for May commencement
Feb 28, F Last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations
Mar 14, F Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades
Mar 17-21, M-F Spring break
Mar 31, M Registration for fall term begins
Apr 24-25, Th-F Classes meet; exams permitted in labs only
Apr 28-May 2, M-F Examinations
May 6, Tu 9:00 a.m.-Deadline to submit candidate grades
May 7, W 9:00 a.m.-Deadline to submit other grades
May 8, Th Candidates for graduation may access grades
May 9, F Commencement

Have  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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