MBA Weekly News
March 16, 2012
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| "Life as a Lawyer" Panel hosted by XU Pre-Law Society - March 22nd |
Xavier's Pre-Law Society will proudly be hosting a panel discussion, "Life as a Lawyer" on Thursday, March 22 from 4-5:30 PM in Room 308 - Smith Hall.
The event will include a panel discussion with three practicing attorneys, to hear about the everyday lives of lawyers and the paths taken to get where they are.
Food and drinks will be provided.
For more information, contact krajewskir1@xavier.edu. |
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| Seven Xavier University Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Best Rankings by U.S. News Media Group |
Seven Xavier University graduate programs are among the best according to the 2013 edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News Media Group. Highlights of the rankings will be published in the Best Graduate Schools 2013 edition book, available April 3, 2012.
The graduate programs noted by the report are:
· Executive MBA ranked 23.
· International MBA ranked 22.
· Part-time MBA ranked 87.
· Health Services Administration ranked number 32. This same program is currently ranked number one in the country for the second time in three years by Modern Healthcare.
· Occupational Therapy ranked 83.
· Master of Science in Nursing ranked 99.
· Clinical Psychology ranked 145. This is Xavier’s only doctorate program.
The 2013 Best Graduate Schools includes essential, detailed statistical information on more than 1,200 programs nationwide.
For more information about Best Graduate Schools, visit www.usnews.com/grad, and to learn more about the methodology and data research, visit www.usnews.com/gradmeth. |
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| Fall Elective Spotlight – MGMT 621, Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability |
Fall Elective Spotlight – MGMT 621
Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability
Tuesday / 6-8:30pm / Dr. Becky Luce
CRN: 94741
This unique elective focusing on triple-bottom-line sustainability is an excellent complement to any schedule. Likely topics for the course:
-How did we get here?
-What is our current situation?
-What lies ahead?
-Designing a new sustainability initiative
-Making the "business case" for sustainability
-Energy
-Greening the supply chain & operations
-Responding to stakeholder interests
-Products & services for emerging markets
-Leadership & employee engagement
-Focus on the food Industry
-Regulatory trends and global practices
-Project presentations and discussions
Dr. Luce is open to suggestions from students planning to take the course on additional (or other) topics to include. This is a discussion-based course with heavy emphasis on exchanging informed points of view on the topics we cover (participation is graded). There is a "real life" individual project individually, written case analyses, team-based debates on controversial topics and guest speaker experts. (No exams).
Feel free to contact Dr. Luce, lucer@xavier.edu, with any questions or suggested topics you may have. |
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| TEDx Invitation |
TEDx is a speakers event featuring "ideas worth spreading". The event will serve as a platform to spark deep discussion and connect alumni, students, and community members for a memorable night of ideas and inspiration. Attached is your invitation and RSVP link.
TEDxXavierUniversity is a licensed TEDx event that will be held at Cintas Center's Schiff Banquet Hall on April 26 2012, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The theme of our TEDx event is "Touching the hearts and minds of others through innovation, service, and leadership." We've invited 9 regional and national leaders in innovation including CEO's, directors of non-profits, and cutting edge entrepreneurs. We anticipate a cross section of community attendees as well as Xavier faculty and students. |
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| Xavier wins 2012 ACG Cincinnati Cup |
On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, teams representing Northern Kentucky University Haile/US Bank College Business, Miami University Richard T. Farmer School of Business, University of Cincinnati College of Business, and Xavier University Williams College of Business competed in the final round of the 5th Annual ACG Cincinnati Cup competition. The Xavier University team, consisting of (pictured left to right): Michael Deye, Manoj Srivastav, Hamir Mahajan and Mark Momper, emerged victorious.
To read more, please click here. |
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| XMBA presents “The Non-Profit Experience” - Thursday, March 29th |
Attention all Xavier MBA students, alumni, and friends! The Xavier Women’s MBA Association is presenting “The Non-Profit Experience” on Thursday, March 29th. Learn how to leverage your MBA to help a non-profit organization while building your resume and gaining valuable experience. Hear from local non-profit leaders and discover the value of a volunteer experience:
· Give back and make a difference
· Network with local leaders
· Gain valuable board experience
· Develop new skills to enhance your resume
· Obtain broader industry experience
Meet representatives from the following non-profit organizations*:
· Visions Community Services
· Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship
· Adopt A Class Foundation
· Junior Achievement
· Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Come prepared with business cards, resumes, or other contact information so you can really connect with the organizations. Check out our Facebook or LinkedIn pages for updates and additional information regarding the non-profits in attendance. Our pages will also include a list of what each organization is looking for help with (i.e. marketing, social media, process improvement, etc.).
Thursday, March 29th
Board Room, Smith Hall
5:30pm: Reception & Registration
6:00pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A
7:15pm: Networking with non-profit organizations
RSVP to xwmba@xavier.edu no later than Friday, March 22nd
*Non-profits attending are subject to change |
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| Open Advising Day |
Summer and Fall registration are right around the corner! Are you prepared?
Attend MBA Open Advising Day on Saturday, March 17th from 8am-1pm in the MBA Office, room 120B of Smith Hall. MBA academic advisors will be available to meet with students and no appointment will be necessary.
All students invited to attend! |
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| Internship in China |
The Global Professional Service (GPS) Corps places individuals in 1-11 month internships throughout China. Through their internships, participants learn how to make themselves valued contributors to a China-based operation in the participant’s field of knowledge. For additional information on this internship opportunity click here. |
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| Wright-Patternson Air Force Base Spring Job Fair |
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE SPRING JOB FAIR
Suite 430 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway , DAYTON, OH 45435 (937)257-3592
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY ERVIN J. NUTTER CENTER - April 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Open to Active Duty Military, Reservist, Guard, Veterans and Their Families, DOD Civilians, and the General Public (Military Uniforms or Business Attire Required)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER @ (937)257-3592
Sponsors: -Airman & Family Readiness Center/Family Services, Wright Patterson AFB -Veterans Readjustment Counseling Service, Dayton Ohio -Ohio Department of Job & Family Services of West Central Ohio LIST OF EMPLOYERS ATTENDING WILL BE POSTED ONE WEEK PRIOR at www.wpafb.af.mil/afrf/index.asp |
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| JUGAAD Competition - February 27th to March 26th |
Jugaad - a colloquial Hindi word - means a creative idea that quickly leads to significant and measurable benefits. In the Jugaad competition that the Williams College of Business will hold, the following procedure will be followed.
Xavier/WCB Jugaad Competition: $10 (Ten Dollars) is given to each team. The time to work out a Jugaad (a creative idea that quickly leads to significant and measurable benefits) is four weeks. That is, each team should use the $10 investment and grow that investment to achieve significant and measurable benefits. For more information, click here. |
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| Career Conference - Saturday, March 24th |
WCB Career Campaign – Saturday, March 24th Students and alumni are invited to our second annual WCB Career Campaign on Saturday, March 24th from 8 am – 1 pm. This free half-day career conference offers sessions on a variety of topics relevant in today’s work environment and concludes with a networking lunch – a great way to connect with speakers who work with organizations across the city! Whether your goal is to stand out among the competition in your job search or to be a ‘rock star’ on the job, you will find a workshop of interest.
Come for the entire conference, or just one portion of the day! Workshops include: LinkedIn for Beginners, Generational Differences, Your HR Sounding Board: Job Search Questions and Answers, Emotional Intelligence - Leadership and Your Career, Advanced Social Media, Working Abroad, Working While You’re Unemployed, The X-Factor: Setting Yourself Apart from the Competition, Understanding and Working with Executive Recruiters, The First 90 Days: Establishing Your Reputation in a New Organization.
For complete workshop descriptions and to register, please visit: http://www.xavier.edu/williams/careercampaign/. Space is limited – we STRONGLY encourage RSVPs by Tuesday, March 20th. |
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| Cintas traffic, parking |
The University is hosting the OHSAA regional boys basketball tournament at Cintas Center tonight, Friday, March 16. Visiting fans will be directed to outlying lots but delays are expected. Faculty, staff and students coming to campus during the evening should plan to arrive early and via alternate routes to avoid the expected traffic congestion.
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| MBA Account for Turnitin.com |
This account is open to all MBAs. To use the account, please follow these steps:
1. Log into the www.turnitin.com
2. Click on "Create a new account" (see Create Account under the Email box)
3. Create a new Student account
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Once there, click “enroll in the class.” The Class Name: MBA Student Account and the Enrollment Password: Xavier1831. Or you may be might be asked for the Class ID: 4868848 and the Enrollment Password: Xavier1831
5. Upload your paper. Get it checked, see the originality report and use the grammar check.
6. Finally, click on “MBA Student Account” and then be able to submit the paper. |
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| Public Allies Cincinnati presents "Yours Truly, Cincinnati: A Conversation Series" |
Public Allies Cincinnati, a program of BRIDGES for a Just Community, in conjunction with the Strive Partnership, presents Your'sTruly, Cincinnati: a Conversation Series. This community engagement initiative aims to gather the input of the members of Greater Cincinnati with the purpose of obtaining public knowledge about the opportunities Cincinnati affords young people from cradle to career.
We hope to see all of our partners at what should be a lively and important discussion around what works for kids.
Additionally, please join us for future events:
•March 12, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
◦Special Guest: Dr. Victor Garcia, pediatric surgeon and founding director of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's Trauma Service
◦Where: Children’s Hospital, 3333 Burnet Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
•March 17, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
◦Where: Cincinnati Public Library, Downtown Location, 800 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
•April 27, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
◦Where: Miami University Center for Community Engagement, 1300 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
RSVP today to greenbergb@strivetogether.org
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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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| 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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| March 20 - 6:00 – 7:30pm |
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| March 22 - 6:00 – 7:30pm |
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