Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cincinnati Tournament

• First Meeting: Monday, November 12, 2012 in the Dean’s Conference Room (#308) at 5:00pm.
• Deadline for Registration: Monday, November 12, 2012.

The ACG Tournament is a hands-on experience to utilize your Finance knowledge to gain an expertise in a corporate merger or acquisition. This is a great opportunity to:

• Build your resume and academic credentials so that you stand out during the economic recovery, while showcasing your M&A savvy.
• Meet and develop relationships with potential employers, team members and mentors.
• Interact and network with leading finance professionals and organizations
• Design a “deliverable” that can be used for networking and interviewing for positions.
• Develop effective presentation skills.
• Attend pre-competition seminars on Commercial Lending, Delivering a Sales Pitch, and Strategic Speaking.
• Experience the opportunity to apply critical academic skills to a highly realistic M&A case study
• Xavier’s Winning Team receives an opportunity for 3 credit hours.
• Win meaningful cash rewards

Click here for more information. For questions or to register: summehaast@xavier.edu

"Bloomberg is a powerful computer information and retrieval system that provides access to real-time financial, economic, accounting, demographic, industry, legal, supply chain and health care news, data, and analysis. This session will provide the opportunity to realize the resources that are available and applicable to a wide-range of disciplines throughout the University and Williams College of Business. Whether you are in Finance, Accounting, Management, or another field - Bloomberg can prove to be a valuable tool!

This workshop will expose students to the breadth and depth of the system - starting with the basics - while teaching navigation and functionality of the system. In addition, students will be able establish their own Bloomberg username for future access. "

The dates and times are as follows:
Monday 10/8, 1:30 - 2:45 PM
Tuesday 10/9, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Monday 10/15, 1:30 - 2:45 PM

These workshops are open to all students.

– Emerging Careers in CPG –
A Collaboration with the Cincinnati Network of Executive Women
October 17th – 5-7 pm, Schiff Conference Center

Are you considering a career in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Industry? Are you curious about what emerging careers may exist and the skills needed for these roles?

Attend this session to learn about the new and evolving careers that now exist as a result of advancements in technology, insights, and the digital world. A panel of experienced professionals from top companies who have built successful careers and are in these roles are eager to share with you their experiences, the vast opportunities that exist, and to answer your questions. This is a wonderful event to network with our panel members and others from the industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply for an industry mentor that can provide you with one on one support and guidance.

Panelists include:
Sandy Cutler, Team Leader at Kroger
Anne Schinbeckler, Sr. Category Development Mgr., National Grocery at Energizer Personal Care
Matt Thompson, E-Commerce and Digital Manager at Energizer
Debra Harris, Director of Marketing & Analytics at Shankman & Associates, Inc.
Sara Austin, Virtual Reality Manager at Unilever

Reserve your spot and RSVP here.

BUAD 690 Students - One of your classmates left his sunglasses outside of your classroom on Monday. If glasses were found, please bring them to the MBA Office.

Please join us as we congratulate the 2012-2013 Cintas Graduate Ethics Fellows.

Friday, October 5th
5:30-7:00 PM
Smith Hall - Room 138

Light refreshments & appetizers will be served.

Please RSVP to james@xavier.edu.

Students asked for it and we got them added – 2 new 600 level MBA classes for this fall’s term.

Here are the courses:

MKTG 600 starts on Monday, October 8th and runs for 10 weeks, ending on December 12th.

MGMT 601 starts on Tuesday, October 9th and runs for 10 weeks, ending on December 13th.

They join the previously known 10 week MGMT 600 on Saturdays with Dr. Rashmi Assuadani which starts on October 6th.

These classes help students who had a busy start to the fall term still complete a 2 course schedule before the end of the year. These classes will count for reimbursement in 2012 for those who have tuition remission that needs to be used by the end of the year.

These classes are also open to provisionally admitted MBA students who want to get started on their classes this fall. Provisional admission is available for applicants with a cumulative undergraduate g.p.a. of 3.0 or higher and allows course registration for the fall semester without the GMAT. (The GMAT minimums need to be met before continuing on to a second term).

The Weesearch for Neonatology Cincinnati Walks for Kids Team Presents:

THE ULTIMATE RAFFLE EXPERIENCE!!!
Sept 10-Oct 10, 2012

Each Prize is Worth AT LEAST $100!!! There is NO LIMIT on the Number of Prizes You Can Win, so…..

The More Tickets You Buy, the More Prizes You Can Win!!!!

Tickets will be Sold for:
1 Ticket……$1
6 Tickets…...$5
13 Tickets….$10
30 Tickets….$20

Robert Huddle, a MBA student and Financial Analyst at Perinatal Institute Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center will be in the MBA Office on October 1st and 2nd from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. selling the raffle tickets.

You can also purchase tickets by contacting Robert Huddle (513) 803-1640 or Trisha Maxwell (513) 636-7216.

More information on prizes can be found here.

Our MBA chapter of Net Impact (a national organization mobilizing business students interested in the topic of sustainability) is sponsoring an event as part of Xavier’s Sustainability Week this year. Scott Burns and Matt McClish (MBA ’12) will be speaking on P&G’s efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling in its production facilities through its Global Asset Recovery Program. P&G has made tremendous strides in this area and is approaching its ultimate goal of zero waste to landfill.

Join us from 5:00 – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 2nd in Kennedy Auditorium (Room 412 in Conaton Learning Commons – just across the street from Smith Hall) to hear from Scott and Matt. Our Net Impact members will also have information for you at the event on our XU chapter – consider becoming a member and getting better informed and more involved in sustainability.

There will be an info session for the new 2012-13 ENTR Black Belt Academy (ENTR black belt certification), hosted by four 2012 ENTR black belts: October 18 (Thurs) 5:30-6:30 pm, Smith 137.

If you need additional information, please click here or contact -- Daewoo Park, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
Williams College of Business
Xavier University
(office) 513-745-2028

What: Beginner and Advanced golf lessons
When: Saturday, October 6th at 9:30am
Where: Meadow Links & Golf Academy 10999 Mill Road Cincinnati, OH 45240

Cost: $10 for lesson and lunch
Optional: Extra $12 for 9 holes walking or $19.75 for 9 w/cart

RSVP by emailing xwmba@xavier.edu

For more information, please click here.

The Professional Development Center (PDC) is the career resource center located in the Williams College of Business and supports current MBA students and MBA alumni. The Center offers a variety of professional development services including personalized one-to-one career coaching, resume writing, interview preparation and job search assistance. Our staff members are available for in-person appointments and available to talk by phone or email. We aim to assist students in creating a strategic job search plan that works for them. Whether you are a Career Starter, Career Advancer or Career Changer we have resources to assist you along the journey. To learn more about our services visit our website at www.xavier.edu/williams/pdc.

One-to-One Career Coaching - Individual appointments are available for currently enrolled MBA students and MBA alumni who wish to discuss any aspect of their career or job search – from career decision-making to evaluating job offers. To schedule an appointment with an MBA Career Coach, please email mbapdc@xavier.edu or call 513-745-4213. *Appointments are available Monday - Thursday.

Are you planning to graduate in December? The deadline to apply for December graduation is October 5, 2012.Students submitting their Application for Graduation after October 5, 2012 will be charged a $50 late fee.

You can find the form by going to www.xavier.edu/registrar and clicking on “Graduation Application”. Please submit the form to the Office of the Registrar at fax 513-745-2969 or deliver to the office located in the Musketeer Mezzanine.

Questions? Contact the office at x3941.

Session Two: Effective Job Search Strategies – Developing a Plan that Works
October 6th – 9 am – noon, Schiff Conference Center
Get yourself energized for the job search ahead! Discover the power of networking and learn effective job search strategies that keep you ahead of the competition. Simply applying to online jobs is rarely enough to find a career opportunity these days. Take control of your job search by creating a proactive and strategic plan for securing your next great opportunity! Whether you are looking for career opportunities in the region or pursuing a long distance job search, this session will provide tips to prioritize your career search outreach, effectively connect with others that may serve as advocates for you along the way and track your progress. Put a bit of order to the chaos of your job search and make strides in building your network as a result of this informative session!

Session Three: Beyond the Resume - Closing the Deal on Your Next Career
October 20th – 9 am – noon, Schiff Conference Center (Cintas Center)
So, you have submitted your resume and successfully landed an interview. Now what? Job seekers often spend an insane amount of time in preparing their resume, cover letter and submitting applications - only to move into the interview less prepared than they should be! Resumes pique the interest of a recruiter, but interviews close the deal. This interactive session is designed to offer an overview of the types of interviews you may encounter - phone interviews, traditional, behavior based, case study and more. Beyond the basics, learn tangible tips to master the interview process so that you make the best impression possible - while also gathering valuable insight on the organization to decide if it is the company and opportunity for you! Beyond the interview, this session will also discuss what to do when you get the job offer. Learn tools necessary to evaluate each offer with confidence. While salary is a factor, there are many other considerations when evaluating if an opportunity is for you - learn how to prioritize these for yourself. Discussion will also take place on the basics of negotiating, how to professionally accept/decline an offer and how to handle and compare multiple offers.

RSVP online at http://www.xavier.edu/williams/pdc/Events.cfm
A Cintas parking pass will be emailed to those who registered the week of the event.

Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
Center for International Business Sedler
Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Xavier/WCB Global Jugaad Simulation Competition
6 to 8 p.m.
October 26 (Friday)
Smith 137

$10,000 Awards (Cash and ENTR softwares)

Please contact Dr. Daewoo Park (parkd@xavier.edu or 745-2028) for your registration (free).

Where Will You Explore?

Join us Friday, September 28, 2012 to discover your perfect international destination. Students are welcome to attend multiple information sessions and meet lead professors.

Xavier Global Happy Hour 5:00-7:30. Meet and greet with professors and students in Smith Hall #138

Visit: www.xavier.edu/ibstudytrip or contact: Teresa Summe-Haas at summehaast@xavier.edu.