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| Hamline School of Business Weekly Update |
November 20, 2009 |
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Julian Schuster Presents on AAASS  Hamline School of Business dean and professor Julian Schuster presented at the 41st National Convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS) in Boston. He was a discussant for a session sponsored by the North American Society for Serbian Studies titled "Serbia Beyond 2009: Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy Choices." He also delivered a paper in a session on "Serbia in Transition: 2000 - 2010."
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A Cologne Report
A group of MBA students traveled to Cologne, Germany in October to study Global Risk Management with Nikolay Megits and Beth Gunderson. Read Nikolay's report of the trip and view photos of the experience here.
The School of Business has developed strong relationships with schools in Germany and other countries and we look forward to future international study opportunities for our students.
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Hamline Undergraduate Student Business GroupHamline has an active undergraduate student business group with a mission to "increase student awareness of and involvement in business-related resources, issues, and activities." Check out their fall 2009 newsletter or find them at hamlinesbg.com. | |
Bill Joynes Speaks to Local Governments
On November 16, Bill Joynes
spoke to the City of Woodbury Engineering and Public Works staff on "Perspectives on serving the Public" for their year long strategic planning process. Also on November 16, he facilitated a Coon Rapids City Council Workshop and Community meeting designed to take input and determine a direction for the implementation of a new 38 million dollar Community Center that has been in development for three years. Later that week, he was the concluding presenter for the City of Mankato's staff Leadership Program. He talked to the group about "Changing Parameters of Public Service and the Qualities Needed in Today's Leaders."
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End of Program Forms
Graduate students who are coming to the end of their time at Hamline should keep two forms in mind when registering for Capstone or declaring an intent to graduate. The Capstone Form is completed in order to register for Capstone course.
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Upcoming Events
Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Annual Meeting
Feb 28 - March 4, 2010 New York City
"Explore the Core"
ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries. Student membership in the organization is free and registration for conferences and events is greatly reduced for students. The 2010 annual conference will bring together student leaders at the graduate level from all over the country to discuss student leadership, mentorship, and student organizations. More information can be found at http://www.acui.org/programs/conference/2010/Monday, March 15, 2010Hamline Dialogue, Kay Fredericks Ballroom Save the Date! The topic for the dialogue will be Social Innovation across the sectors.
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Jobs, Internships, Scholarships
Muslim Graduate Students Invited to Apply for Islamic Society of North America Fellowship Program in Nonprofit Management Ten participating fellows will receive $11,000 for tuition and a stipend of $1,000 per month for nine months to study nonprofit management, fundraising, capacity development, and other relevant subjects.... Read more at http://foundationcenter.org 2 year Public Policy Fellow, Department of Human Services
The Minnesota Department of Human Services invites Hamline students to apply for the Public Policy Fellowship. This is a 2-year, full-time commitment. Read the announcement for more information. Financial Management Leadership Intern, Travelers InsuranceTravelers Insurance, St Paul is currently accepting applications for 3 summer interns in their Financial Management Leadership Development Program (FMLDP). More information can be accessed at travelers.com Marketing/Communications Intern, DataCard Group
Datacard Group has openings at their Minneapolis headquarters for students looking for first-hand experience in a fast pace and professional marketing environment. Go to https://careers.datacard.com/and search for internships.
Executive Director of Give Us Wings, a small Twin Cities based non-profit organization that works in Kenya and Uganda to help people overcome poverty. In the U.S., Give Us Wings raises funds and educates people about poverty related issues in Africa. Fundraising, program management, non-profit management, collaborative skills and ability to grow an organization essential. Supervision and support of small staff and volunteers. Three years non-profit experience and undergraduate degree required. Master's degree preferred. International experience not required. Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to coordinator@giveuswings.org or send to Director Give Us Wings 450 N. Syndicate St. Suite 290 St. Paul, MN 55104. Applications must be submitted by November 25, 2009.
Ad Manager, Hamline Oracle
The Oracle is seeking an Ad Manager for '09-'10. The Ad Manager is responsible for selling ads (both print and online), generating in-house ad material and marketing the paper in general. Some ads are received via a contracted aggregator, but legwork is required to solicit additional ads. The job is perfect for business students looking to get some real-world experience in both marketing and sales. The position is also paid via a commission from ads sold and has the potential to be very lucrative. Ideal candidates are driven, organized, prompt and personable. Applications are currently available outside of the Oracle office (Drew Science 106). Contact oracle@hamline.edu if you have any questions. Scholarship Opportunity
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA) is partnering with the Hispanic College Fund (HSF) to award a number of scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Scholarships range from $1,250 to $10,000. Attached is a document with details on the program. The scholarship application deadline is December 15, 2009. Apply online at www.hsf.net
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