Ladies and Gentlemen: stop in before class to ensure that your future is bright. Lisa Ciccia of Fidelity Investments will speak about the critical investment basics.

Topics include:

• Investment Strategies - Asset allocation, diversification
• Retirement /Estate/College
• Planning IRA differences/401K's/403B's
• Thrift Plans with employers
• Basic Investment Products
• History and statistics of women and their financial management

Those in attendance will be entered to win a $20 Gift Card to the XU Bookstore.

When: Wednesday 11/14
Time: 5:15-6 pm
Where: Xavier University, Smith Tower Hall, Room 247

To reserve your spot in the workshop email: xwmba@xavier.edu by November 9th.

WCB has entered into collaborative agreements with two globally ranked MBA programs in South Korea. Students who are interested in exploring semester-long study abroad in these two universities are welcome to contact the Center for International Business.

The two universities are:

Korea University http://www.korea.edu/

KAIST Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology http://www.kaist.edu/edu.html

The Executive MBA Program at Korea University Business School ranks 12th out of 100 comparable programs around the world, according to the Financial Times.

November 29th, 5-7 pm/Surkamp Family Conference Center – Alumni Center at Xavier

Williams College of Business MBAs, Juniors, Seniors and alumni are invited to this holiday Networking Reception. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers from the Greater Cincinnati area, fellow students and alums, faculty and staff.

The event will kick off with a discussion on effective networking tips by Maggie McClanahan, Associate Client Manager at Nielsen – and there will be plenty of time to put those tips to work throughout the night!

In the spirit of holiday giving, there will be a number of Xavier items as door prizes for attendees, including tickets to a Xavier Men’s Basketball Game (game TBD).

Attendees are also encouraged to bring donations for our featured non-profit, Faces without Places. This organization works to provide funding and educational resources to the thousands of children attending school in the Cincinnati area that are experiencing homelessness.

Click here for a list of suggested donation items. Cash donations will also be accepted and will be used to purchase items from the donation list.

Dress is business casual. Appetizers will be provided.

RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Click here to reserve your spot today!

October 29th, 4-5:30 pm/Gallagher Student Center 330

It is important for students to gain practical work experience during their college programs – to build valuable skills and to make yourself a more marketable candidate for the future. This session will provide an overview of options available for international students, including Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training. You will also learn more about how to gain academic credit for internships while discovering tools and resources available to help you find an opportunity.

Note: All International Students (undergraduate and graduate) will receive an email directly from the Center for International Education on how to register for this webinar.

Become a MBA Consultant for an Small Business Find out more at the X-LAB Expo – where MBAs meet potential consulting clients

Come to the Smith Hall Atrium on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th to network with the 21 small businesses that are part of X-LAB (Xavier-Launch A Business) program.

Find out about the companies and their entrepreneurs. Find out how you can be a consultant for them.

Get academic credit for your MBA degree as the consulting experience is part of ENTR 668: Small Business Consulting with Prof. Joe Carter in Spring 2013.

Gain experience, skills, and knowledge thru as you build your resume and your network.

Clients include:

Anthony Breen - Building Brilliance LLC
Danny Calhoun - The Punch House LLC
Ben Parks - Parks OV Electric, LLC
Joyce Powerdrill - J. Powdrill & Associates, LLC (JPA)
Derek Smith - iSimplify
Samantha Meza - Delphinine Designs
Patrick Nelson & Eric Meyer - Swamp Fox Systems
Erin Hinson - Smoothie-U
Maureen Mellow - Greens Neighborhood Market
Mark Gore - Slide Seal
Mark Gore - Wake Flares
Pablo Arellano - Earn & Play, LLC
Matthew Kennedy - Sustain Brand
Eric Palmer - BrewKraft Collective
Pamela Bowers - SMART PATHWAYS
Kenneth Olson - TravelMate
Kimberly Hill - Green Garden Studio (GGS)
Alia Ali - Chill Shaved Ice Bar, LLC
Katrin D'Esopo - ART for a CURE Productions
Brandon Lipman - Sales Rescue
Joellyn Hartley - Diagnostic Imaging Services, Inc.

Questions: Contact Prof. Joe Carter at carterj1@xavier.edu or X-LAB GA Anirban Maiti at maitia@xavier.edu

Session Four: Take Ownership of Your Career - Develop a Roadmap for the Future November 17th – 9:00 am – noon, Schiff Conference Center (Cintas Center)

Feeling stuck in your career? Unsure about what the future holds for you? You are not alone! An overwhelming number of professionals in the marketplace feel disengaged with their current career or a lack of control in what their futures may hold. In today's economic environment, it is important for professionals to take a proactive approach to career planning - determining where you see your professional fit and actively engaging in opportunities to build experience and skills necessary to get there.

This session will guide you through the process of determining possibilities for your future - in your current organization or beyond! Discussion will take place on how you can connect with others that serve as advocates for you in your professional development and how you can develop yourself as a marketable candidate in your industry of interest. Developing a road map for your future can make the process of getting to your destination a much more empowering and enjoyable one!

RSVP online here. A Cintas parking pass will be emailed to those who are registered by noon on November 16th.