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Hamline School of Business Weekly Update March 19, 2010
In this issue
:: Sigma Beta Delta Expands
:: MBA Alumni/Student Networking Event
:: Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunities
:: Craig Waldron Presents
:: Leadership, Vocation, and Values
:: Jim Bonilla Published
:: LGBT Career Management Issues Workshop
:: Graduation Appreciation Program
Sigma Beta Delta Expands 
 
Sigma Beta Delta, the Hamline School of Business undergraduate honor society for students in Business, Management and Administration, welcomed seven students into the organization on March 17.  Pictured below is Dean Schuster shaking hands with four of the new members. The new inductees are Seniors - Peter Andrews, Eric Bender, Andrew Boho, Kelsey Potts, Mike Schuster, and Stephanie Zimmerman and Junior -  Jessica Hennesy.  Click here (and scroll down) to see a couple more photos from the event. 
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MBA Alumni/Student Networking Event
 
 
"A large portion of people hired recently have personal connections to a company. For years people have been saying networking, networking, networking. If there ever was a time that this was true, it's now."
 "New Year, New Rules," Wall Street Journal, December 20, 2009.

Please join us for the first MBA Alumni/Student Networking Event. This will be a great opportunity for you to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, build your network, and represent your organization as you help to build a strong HSB presence in the community.

This is an informal event where you can enjoy good conversation, refreshment, and prizes!

Date: 5:00-6:30, Thursday April 15
Location:Atrium, Minneapolis Campus

RSVP by April 1 here
 
Undergraduate Study Opportunities in Cologne, Germany for 2010-2011 Academic Year 
 
The Office of Off Campus Programs at Hamline is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 travel opportunities to Cologne, Germany.  The Hamline School of Business and Cologne Business School have a partnership that allows faculty from both schools to teach students.  Hamline students in Cologne have the opportunity to study the German language and culture and learn about business in the European Union.  Click here to go to the Hamline study abroad web site which has more information about the 2010-2011 opportunities.  Pictured below are current students in Cologne enjoying culture (Old Roman sewer system) and business (excursion to RheinEnergie)
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Craig Waldron Presents

Craig Waldron spoke at the annual Finance Craig WaldronOfficers/Clerks conference on the topic of talent development strategies for emerging leaders.  He also addressed the Association of Public Managers Professionals on how to deal with "alligators in the public sector'.  Craig and City of Oakdale were also featured in a March 15 Star Tribune article relating to internships and the development of the next generation.
 
Craig is also teaching the Economic Development Certificate program that starts this week.  More information about the public administration certificate programs can be found on the certificates page.
 
Leadership, Vocation, and Values
GPA 8498
Summer 2010
 
Are you looking for a summer elective that will allow you to reflect on the values of a leader?  Leadership, Vocation, and Values will offer participants the opportunity to examine their life's calling and their deepest values in relation to work and life balance.  Along with presentations, speakers and discussion, readings will include:  Crossing the Unknown Sea, David Whyte; Leadership on the Line, Heifetz and Linsky;  Learning As A Way of Being, Peter Vaill;  Sabbath, Wayne Muller; The World Café: Shaping our Futures Through Conversations that Matter, Brown and Issacs, Let Your Life Speak, Parker Palmer, and Finding our Way, Margaret Wheatley. Contact Professor Julie Neraas with questions. 
Jim Bonilla Published 
 
Professor Jim Bonilla has been Jim Bonillapublished in the latest issue of the International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Volume 9, Issue 12, pp.127-138. His article,
"Making Green Organizations Multicultural: Debunking the Myths About People of Color"
seeks to understand the absence of significant numbers of people of color from the ranks of traditional outdoor and environmental organizations. He then presents information to counter these myths, and concludes with four recommendations for diversifying not only traditional environmental and outdoor organizations, but the broader green movement as well.
  
LGBT Career Management Issues Workshop
 
How do we advocate for workplaces to be more just and inclusive for LGBT persons?  How does one balance the need to live authentically with fears of workplace discrimination or loss of income and livelihood?  Join a panel of professionals from a variety a profit and non-profit settings who will discuss their workplace advocacy, offer advice about making workplaces more just, job searching for LGBT individuals, changing institutions, and the process of coming out at work.
 
4:00-5:15 PM, Tuesday, March 23, Sorin A/B
Refreshments Provided
 
Co Sponsored by Safe Zone Network and HSB Career Management 
  
Graduation Appreciation Program 

Participating in Commencement in May? Don't forget the Graduation Appreciation Program (GAP), which allows you to honor those people who have played a significant role in your time here at Hamline with a printed "Thank You" in the Commencement program. GAP is quick, easy, and free! 
 
Visit www.hamline.edu/commencement and click on "Graduation Appreciation Program" for more information.
Upcoming Dates

 
HSBG Networking Event
March 24, 2010
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Hamline Park Plaza 
Great opportunity for undergraduate students to meet alumni working in the field.  More information 
 
Ken Fox's Presentation on Middle East Peace Building
March 25
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Law School, Room 105
A presentation for law students by MBA/Law instructor Ken Fox.  The entire Hamline community is invited to attend.
 
MBA Bring a Friend Information Session
March 31, 2010
6-7:30 p.m.
Cooper Pub and Restaurant, The West End
Mingle with students and introduce friends and co-workers to the Hamline MBA.  More information   

Deadline for Brooks and Novak Scholarship Applications
April 12, 2010
 
Hamline School of Business Graduate Student Graduation and Awards Banquet
Save the Date! 
Monday, May 17, 2010
More information will come soon to eligible students. 

Hamline University Commencement
Saturday, May 22
Undergraduate students line-up at 8:30 a.m. and ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
Graduate students line-up at 12:30 p.m. for the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.
Get information about commencement at www.hamline.edu/commencement
 
Jobs, Internships, Scholarships
 
Director, MORE Multicultural School for Empowerment
MORE is a multicultural community-based organization empowering people of many races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds to live and work in peace.  MORE provides English language literacy, social and mental health services, community outreach, basic needs and advocacy.  The Director position embraces the mission of MORE and assures its viability by providing leadership and direction.  Get details about the position from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website.
  
Economic Development, Seasonal Intern, City of Brooklyn Park
The City of Brooklyn Park is hiring a Seasonal Intern to learn how economic development and redevelopment is done in a large suburban area.  More information can be found on the job posting.
 
Marketing/Social Network Intern, Great River Greening
The social networking intern will work with social networking media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flicker and YouTube to bring greater awareness of Great River Greening to people using these media.  Past projects have included establishing Great River Greening on Twitter, engaging youth participating in the Million Acorn Challenge through Facebook, and developing a professional network via LinkedIn. Details about the position can be found in the internship posting
 
Board Member, One Voice Mixed Chorus
One Voice Mixed Chorus is Minnesota's GLBTA Chorus, and is growing its Board of Directors.

One Voice is known for its musical excellence, diverse repertoire, humor, and strong commitment to community outreach. One Voice's eighty singing members span ages 16-70, and its Fifth Section boasts over 40 non-singing volunteers. Together, they dedicate their time and energy to the One Voice mission: "Building community and creating social change by raising our voices in song." One Voice is the largest GLBTA mixed chorus in North America, and has performed for thousands of people in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and beyond.

One Voice relies on the generous time and efforts of many volunteers, including our Board of Directors. Board Members are dedicated to social justice issues and the mission of the chorus. They help the organization across many different functional areas, or as "At Large" generalists. Board members attend monthly board meetings, and take on additional responsibilities depending upon their focus. Examples range from Strategic Planning, to Fundraising, to recruiting new leaders to our organization.

Reach them at stepup@ovmc.org. Or, visit us online at http://www.ovmc.org. 
 
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