MBA Weekly News
February 17, 2012
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| Summer Elective Spotlight: MKTG 671 |
Marketing and Consumer Culture This seminar-style class will critically examine the consumer culture and role of marketing. The goal of the class is not to forward any particular stance. Instead, the class is envisioned as consisting of participants reflecting varying perspectives who will bring different viewpoints to jointly wrestle with the subject matter.
Additional information on this unique class is available here. |
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| NSHMBA Scholarship Programs |
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs offers two scholarship programs to assist qualified Hispanics to pursue MBAs; the NSHMBA Foundation Scholarship Program and the University Partner Scholarships Program. The NSHMBA Scholarship Program provide an opportunity for full-time and part-time MBA students to study at an accredited AACSB institution with scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships.
For application information please visit the NSHMBA Scholarship Website. |
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| Network of Executive Women Scholarship |
The Network of Executive Women (NEW) invites all full-time female graduate students or undergraduate students (junior year or higher) who are U.S. Citizens and enrolled in a retail, food or consumer packaged goods related program at a U.S. college or university to apply. You must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Click here for further details.
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| Is MBA Tuition Tax Deductible? |
The Help Desk is a CNN Money blob that answers common questions asked by business professionals. Its most recent post answers the question, "Is MBA Tuition Tax Deductible?"
You'll find the blog and the answer to post's question by following the link here. |
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| XWMBA Event - Women of Tomorrow |
Women across the world are expanding beyond traditional roles - and influencing decisions not only in the home, but also in business and in politics. Within both developed and emerging countries, today's women are exerting more influence than ever - gaining empowerment and realizing new opportunities. This impact creates new demand for marketers and advertisers to better understand, inform and connect with an increasingly powerful group of consumers, viewers and influencers. If successful, marketers may have a positive impact on women's lives, as well as on their own bottom lines.
Nielsen will share newly gathered facts, highlights and insights into the 'women of tomorrow'. Based upon global research covering 21 countries and representing 80% of the world's population, new findings illustrate how current and future generations of female consumers shop and use media differently. Many questions into the changing roles of women that are addressed include:
1.) What traditional and new media influencers are most successful in driving women's purchase decisions?
2.) What concerns do women have now and what do they expect for future generations?
3.) Do traditional roles still exist or do men and women share responsibilities equally?
4.) How can marketers not only reach women more effectively, but create messaging that better speaks to the sentiments and emotions that drive and empower them?
5.) What drives the global women of tomorrow into stores, what influences their decisions once they are in the store and what keeps them coming back?
RSVP here to reserve your spot for this enlightening event! |
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| Parking Issues – Woodburn & Dana Lots |
Parking in the lots at the corner of Dana & Woodburn, near Smith Hall, is not permitted unless there is an on-campus event such as a basketball game.
With safety in mind, students should park in Smith Lot (after 5:00pm), Lexington Lot, or Cintas lots, where there is heavier foot traffic, more patrol and emergency phones.
The Alumni Lot off of Dana after 5:00 is also an option.
Please refer to the campus map for the specific locations of these approved parking options. |
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| Jesuit MBA Day of Service – Ronald McDonald House Donations |
As part of an MBA initiative to give back to our community and the National Jesuit MBA Day of Service, the William's College of Business is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House to donate to their wish list.
Donation boxes will be placed on each floor of Smith Hall including the MBA Office in room 120B. The MBA Office is happy to accept cash donations to be used towards the purchase of additional requested items.
Please see Ronald McDonald House Wish List for a list of requested items.
Donations may be made until March 30th If you have any questions, please contact:
Nalinka Araliya Ratnavibushana
Graduate Assistant MBA Office
Williams College of Business
ratnavibushanan@xavier.edu |
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| International Case Competition – Green and Renewable Energy |
Schneider Electric is hosting an international case competition for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in green and renewable energy. Teams of two students (business or engineering majors with at least one female member) will be tasked with coming up with a creative idea for how to make their city more “green”. The top 100 teams will be offered internships with Schneider Electric and the top 25 will be flown to Paris to compete against students all over the world.
This is a truly fantastic opportunity! To learn more about the competition, visit the website at http://gogreeninthecity.com. The deadline to pre-register is March 1st. Students must pre-register with an idea in order to participate. |
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| Queen City Angels Networking Event |
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur interested in learning about an organization that funds start-ups? The Queen City Angels are one such group. They are experienced, accredited investors committed to accelerating the growth of outstanding early-stage businesses in the Cincinnati area, via smart investments capable of producing a substantial return.
On Monday, Feb. 20 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm in the Smith Hall Third Floor Conference Room #308, Kevin Martin and three other members of QCA will be on campus for a presentation, Q&A session, and networking event. RSVP’s must be submitted by Thursday, February 16, 2012. Click here to RSVP. |
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| MBA Family Event – Reservations now being accepted |
You and three guests are invited to join the Xavier MBA Office on Sunday, February, 26, 2012 to watch the Xavier women’s basketball team take on U-Mass.
Reservations may be submitted online through the MBA Events page.
If you have questions or would like to request additional tickets for your family please contact Ann Marie Whelan. |
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| 2012-2013 GA Applications – Due March 1st |
Full Time students may apply for Graduate assistantships within the Williams College of Business. The graduate assistant can be awarded up to 24 credit hours of tuition and an hourly wage. Download the MBA Graduate Assistantship application. Graduate assistantships outside the Williams College of Business are also available. Contact the Office of Graduate Services for information on such openings.
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| Want to get hired by a global firm? Here’s your chance! Bloomberg Assessment Test |
The Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) will be offered in the Fifth Third Trading Center on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 12:00 noon-4:00pm and Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 8:00am-12:00 noon.
The BAT was developed in collaboration with finance professionals, recruiters and academics for potential employees to uncover knowledge and skills relevant for a finance career. The test covers subject material from the areas economics, math, analytical reasoning, corporate valuation, financial markets, financial statement analysis, situational judgment, etc. There is no preparation for the test and it is anonymous. It is open to all students; no knowledge of Bloomberg is required and is free of charge.
Global employers use the Bloomberg TALENT SEARCH function to find potential employees with the skills in the areas they deem important for long-term successful employees. This opportunity is not just for people doing a finance concentration. These companies hire accountants, managers, economists and IS specialists as well.
To register go to www.takethebat.com. |
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