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Graduation and Commencement Information

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Students graduating at the end of the spring or summer 2013 terms are required to fill out a graduation application. The online application collects critical details, including how you’d like your name to appear on your diploma and if you plan to participate in spring commencement ceremonies – so please fill it out as soon as possible!

Graduate business commencement ceremonies will be held May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Center on the St. Paul campus.

The Dean’s Reception for graduates will be held May 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Schulze Hall Atrium. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.  We encourage you to invite your manager, mentor, colleague or other guest whose support has been important to the completion of your degree. We hope to see you there!grad cap

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Registration for Summer and Fall Terms

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Registration for summer and fall terms began on Wednesday, March 19. Make sure to register for your classes if you have not yet. If you are planning on taking off the fall term, please submit a Leave of Absence form, which you can find in Blackboard, to your program adviser prior to the start of the fall term.

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Study Abroad: 2014 Short-term Programs

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

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GO GLOBAL!  Put some valuable international experience on your resume with an immersive short-term study abroad elective course during your graduate business program.

Details for the J-term courses regarding course content, costs, and initial itinerary plans are now available online (use links below) and applications are now being accepted. The priority application deadline is Monday, May 20 – apply early to ensure a place!

J-term 2014

New Delhi & Mumbai, India

Jan 16-28, 2014

Taipei, Shanghai, & Hong Kong

Jan 9-22, 2014

 

Spring 2014 — Additional information and application materials will be available in May/June 2013

Belgium, Germany & Luxembourg
May 26-June 7, 2014

 

Have questions? Information sessions are planned for May 6, 7, & 8 at 5 pm each day in Terrence Murphy Hall, room TMH255. Program faculty and staff will be on hand to discuss the study abroad courses and answer your questions.

 

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Intersections in Business Strategy, Featuring Stan Gadek and Michael DeVaughn

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

The next Intersections event of the year will take place on Tuesday, May 21, and will feature Stan Gadek, former CEO of Sun Country Airlines and Michael DeVaughn, Ph.D., associate professor of management at Opus College of Business.

The agenda will be as follows:

5 p.m.: Reception

6 p.m.: Discussion with speakers

6:30 p.m.: Question and answer session

This event is free, but registration is required. We hope to see you there!

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BCOM 553: Interpersonal Communication

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Are you looking for a unique summer class? Would you like to develop your important “soft skills” used in the workplace? BCOM 553: Interpersonal Communication may be the class for you, and there are still open seats available.

BCOM 553 is a seven week session that meets on Tuesday/Thursdays from May 23 – July 11 with Professor Milt Thomas. Continue reading for a course introduction and description…

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Dr. Helpful

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

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Dear Dr. Helpful,

I will be walking in commencement in May, and I have a number of questions! Do I need tickets? Where do I park? Where do I get my cap and gown? What time should I arrive?

Please help!!

Sincerely,

Heather A.

 

Dear Heather,

These are all good questions! The best resource for all of your commencement questions is the FAQ page on the commencement website. You can find the answers to all of your questions in one place.

But to give you some quick answers to your questions:

  1. You do not need tickets.
  2. Parking will be available in each UST lot, including the Anderson Parking Facility and the Morrison Ramp.
  3. Depending on the pick-up location you chose on your graduation application, you will either pick up your cap and gown at the Minneapolis Bookstore (beginning April 30) or the St. Paul Bookstore (beginning May 7). Picture I.D. will be required at the time of pick-up. If you are unsure of your location, contact Pam Phairas.
  4. Please arrive by 6 p.m. in order for everyone to be checked in and in line by 6:30 p.m.

Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Dr. Helpful

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Professor John Wendt Named to MN Amateur Sports Commission

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

John Wendt

John Wendt, assistant professor in the Ethics and Business Law Department, has been named to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission by Governor Mark Dayton. Wendt brings many years of experience in sports and law, both national and international, to the position. The Sports Commission oversees a number of facilities in Minnesota, including the National Sports Center in Blaine, the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, and the National Volleyball Center in Rochester. Congratulations to Professor Wendt on this honor.

Click here for the full article from the UST Newsroom.

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Stay Connected Online!

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

 The Opus College of Business was awarded the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP) Promotional Excellence Award for our social media efforts, including the Opus Magnum blog  and our outreach on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. .

If you would like to visit us online, here are some sites for you to check out and join:

Linked In groups:
University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business
University of St. Thomas Master of Business Communication

Facebook fan pages:
Opus College of Business Fan page
Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Fan Page
Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity Fan Page

Twitter accounts:
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USTFamilyBiz
USTHealthcare
MCFDiversity

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Registration for Summer and Fall Terms

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

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Registration for summer and fall terms began on Wednesday, March 19. Make sure to register for your classes if you have not yet. If you are planning on taking off the fall term, please submit a Leave of Absence form, which you can find in Blackboard, to your program adviser prior to the start of the fall term.

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Graduation and Commencement Information

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Students graduating at the end of the spring or summer 2013 terms are required to fill out a graduation application. The online application collects critical details, including how you’d like your name to appear on your diploma, where to mail your diploma once printed, and if you plan to participate in spring commencement ceremonies – so please fill it out as soon as possible!

Graduate business commencement ceremonies will be held May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Center on the St. Paul campus.

The Dean’s Reception for graduates will be held May 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Schulze Hall Atrium. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.  We encourage you to invite your manager, mentor, colleague or other guest whose support has been important to the completion of your degree. We hope to see you there!

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Study Abroad: 2014 Short-term Programs

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

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Study abroad programs for J-term and spring term 2014 have been approved, and details are being finalized.  The planned programs are:

  • MKTG714 – Marketing in a Mega-Market (J-term)
    • Location: Mumbai, India
    • Instructors: Professors Avinash Malshe & Lisa Abendroth
  • FINC752 – Global Financial Services (J-term)
    • Locations: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei
    • Instructor: Professor Michael Sullivan
  • BLAW615 – Business, Law & Ethics in the European Union (Spring term)
    • Locations: Belgium, Germany, & Luxembourg
    • Instructors: Professors Susan Marsnik & Dawn Elm

Watch your UST email for announcements when more details are made available on the UST MBA study abroad webpage.

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Upcoming Events – Mark your Calendar…

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

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We have a number of great events planned for the spring term – See more detailed information about the April events below..

 

-          Thur., April 11 – Career Skills: Résumé & LinkedIn

-          Wed., April 17 – Master’s Connection with Cecily Sommers

-          Fri., April 19 – Master’s Pub: Rick Kupchella

-          Sat., April 20 – Winning Presence for Make-or-Break Moments

-          Fri., April 26 – Law and the History of Corporate Responsibility – A Medtronic Roundtable Event

-          Mon., April 29 – Career Skills: Negotiation Preparation

-          Fri., May 10 – The Opus College of Business at the Twins

-          Tues., May 21 – Intersections in Business Strategy

-          Thur., May 23 – Dean’s Reception

-          Fri., May 24 – BGS Induction Ceremony

-          Sat., May 25 – Commencement

 

 

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Career Skills: Résumé & LinkedIn, Thursday, April 11

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

 Join us on Thursday, April 11, for our next Career Skills seminar: A High-Impact Résumé and LinkedIn Profile – Cutting Through the Noise in a Crowded Workplace. You rely on your résumé and LinkedIn profile to capture reviewers’ attention and demonstrate that you can solve their recruiting challenge. In this session, you’ll learn what draws people to effective résumés and profiles and how to position your experience in a dynamic and engaging way. We’ll talk about how to identify what the recruiter is looking for and match your résumé to his/her candidate “wish list.” Bring your résumé and sample job(s) that you are targeting.

This Career Services event will be held in TMH 352 from 5- 5:50 p.m. RSVP here to reserve your spot!resume

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Master’s Connection with Cecily Sommers, April 17

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Join us on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 a.m. for our next Master’s Connection with Cecily Sommers. Sommers is a global trends analyst that helps organizations understand emerging ideas that are shaping society. Her talk is titled, “The Art of Reinvention” and she will focus on how to find a “good fit” and the right opportunities.

This event will take place in Opus Hall 201 and registration is required by April 12. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

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Master’s Pub with Rick Kupchella, April 19

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

rick kupchella

 Please join us for our next Master’s Pub, featuring Rick Kupchella, former news anchor and founder and CEO of BringMeTheNews.com, on Friday, April 19, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. BringMeTheNews.com gathers relevant news from across all media, and distributes it in real time. Rick will discuss the company’s first three years, and his transition from Emmy Award-winning TV news anchor to entrepreneur.

Social time will begin at 4:30 p.m. and Kupchella will present at 5:15 p.m. There will be additional time for pizza, wine, beer and soda after the question and answer session! This event is free, but registration is required.

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Winning Presence for Make-or-Break Moments

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Hosted by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), “Winning Presence for Make-or-Break Moments” is a workshop that focuses on transforming your stage fright into confident interactions during those “make-or-break” moments that come along. Attendees will be taught the important pieces of presenting oneself, including communicating compelling messages and having dynamic delivery while doing it.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the 3M Auditorium in Owens Science Hall, located on the Saint Paul campus. Tickets bought at the door are $125 for IEEE members, or $175 for the general public. Tickets are available at a discounted rate if you register in advance.

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Law and the History of Corporate Responsibility, April 26

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Sponsored by the Opus College of Business, the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership, the Center for Ethical Business Cultures, and the School of Law, this one-day conference explores changes and shifts in corporate responsibility, governance, and the law.

It will take place on Friday, April 26, at 8:30 a.m. in Schulze Hall Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required.

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Career Skills: Negotiation Preparation, April 29

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Negotiating can be considered both an art and a science. Most are enamored with the “art” of knowing what to say at just the right time to maximize their financial gain. This session is about the “science” part, the preparation in anticipation of the negotiation. We will provide you with a preparation matrix that will help to ensure that you include everything you want in the negotiation discussion. Vital resources to help you complete the matrix and plan your negotiation approach will also be covered.

“After the Offer: Negotiation Preparation” will take place on Monday, April 29, from 5 – 5:50 p.m. in TMH 352. Registration is required.

Negotiation

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Dr. Helpful

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Dr. Helpful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Dr. Helpful,

I am currently on the waitlist for a summer class. How will I know if I got in? And if I’m not sure, can I attend the first day of class, in case someone doesn’t show up?

Thank you!

Cathy D.

 

Dear Cathy,

If a seat in the class becomes available and you are at the top of the waitlist, you will be contacted immediately by the OCB registration coordinator, Brenda, by email.  She will confirm that you still want to take the course, and then she’ll officially register you.  Brenda can also make any other registration adjusts you may need, like dropping another course.  It’s always a good idea to register for a backup class in case you don’t get into your first choice off the waitlist.

Do not attend any class unless you are officially registered for the course – the faculty are not able to override the waitlist order. 

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Dr. Helpful

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First Book – UST MBA Volunteers Needed!

By: lapi0356

Published on: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

First Book

 

 

 

First Book is a national nonprofit that provides new books to children in need. First Book – UST MBA volunteers to read these books in the classrooms, and volunteers are needed! Keep reading for more information on available schools, and how to sign up.

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