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MBA Office Updates - January 19, 2006

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Posted by , January 19, 2006
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Note from Mary D.
Believe it or not, next week marks the beginning of week 4 in the semester, which means already 25% of the semester is almost done!! This is a good time to map out your exams, study schedules and deliverables in the next month, as midterms and the first set of papers will be here before you know it!! Remember, we are in a marathon and not a sprint and you must pace yourselves for the weeks ahead!! Good planning and remembering the importance of balance will help you through the next few weeks!!


Quotes of the Week

“In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” — Anthony Robbins

“If you want something you‘ve never had, you have to do something you have never done.” — Unknown


Schedule Reminders for the Week of January 23-28
1. Econ B, 10-1pm, Saturday, January 21, CR1
2. Accounting B, Saturday, January 21, 10-1pm, CR2
3. Leadership Conference Meeting, Monday 3pm for day students, CR2
4. Leadership Conference Meeting, Monday, 5:15pm for evening students, CR2
5. Finance A review, 2:15-4pm, Tuesday, CR2
6. Econ B review, 5:15pm, 5th floor, Thursday
7. 2 and 3 yr track meeting, Thursday, 5:15pm CR1


Registration Update
Summer registration will be the first week of March. Much more information is coming. Advanced Corporate Finance has been added to the day schedule, Investments to the night schedule as of today!!


Leadership Conference - Student Volunteers Needed!!!
Interested in volunteering for the 2006 SOM Leadership Conference?

To accommodate busy schedules, we will hold two informational meetings on Monday, January 23rd, the first from 3-3:45pm and the second from 5:15-6pm. You must attend one of these meetings to be eligible to volunteer for the conference.

Both meetings will be in Case Room 2 in the Mockler Building. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Mockler Building for those interested in attending/volunteering.

Volunteers are essential to our success. In exchange for your contribution, you will be permitted to attend the conference FREE. (Conference fees are $470.00 for SOM students)

•All volunteers may attend Alfre Woodard’s closing keynote address.
•All volunteers will receive a complimentary conference bag.
•Volunteers have the opportunity to network with corporate sponsors and to interact with nearly 3000 attendees from the nation’s major corporations.
•Volunteering for the Leadership Conference shows your active support for the SOM. This is a “hands-on” way to show your support for your school.

Volunteering for the Conference requires the following minimum commitment:
•Attendance at the Monday, January 23rd meeting.
•One additional pre-Conference instructional meeting and tour to be held in April (2 options will be offered) at the Seaport World Trade Center.
•Half-day of work at the Leadership Conference.

Leadership Conference Date: Saturday, April 22, 2006

This year’s conference will be held during school vacation week. If you plan to be away during school vacation, please do not sign up to volunteer.

We need and genuinely appreciate your support. Your time and effort directly supports the SOM. All proceeds raised by the Leadership Conference fund SOM MBA scholarships.

If you have any questions, please contact Judy Benjamin at judith.benjamin@simmons.edu or Ali Corvino at ahcorvino@comcast.net.