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Monday, October 6, 2008
Reserved
Student Organizations > Grad HR Assoc >
Monday, October 6, 4:45pm - 5:45pm (1 hour)

Come learn about the growing number of internship opportunities available within OSU's College of Medicine!  Food will be provided.

 

Audience: MLHR and MBA students with interests in health care administration, project management, finance/accounting, or human resources

 

Attire: Business Casual

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Tuesday, October 7, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Guest Speaker:  Bill Dolan, CEO, Children's Hunger Alliance
Student Organizations > Fisher Professional Services >
Tuesday, October 7, 5:00pm - 6:00pm (1 hour)
1st-year MBA students interested in Fisher Professional Services (FPS) are expected to attend. A quick overview of the organization will be followed by more detailed information regarding ProjectOne, the 1st-year MBA kick-off project.

All interested students who have not completed & submitted the FPS profile page and resume, should do so by 5pm Friday 10/3 in order to be considered for ProjectOne. Please place form & resume in Rob's mailbox (2nd floor of Gerlach). Meeting will be held in Gerlach 365








Student Organizations > Fisher Professional Services >
Tuesday, October 7, 12:30pm - 1:20pm (50 minutes)
2nd-year MBA students interested in working with FPS are expected to attend this lunch session. During this meeting, FPS will discuss paid consulting opportunities for 2nd-year MBA students-either as consultants on specific projects or as project managers, overseeing teams of 1st/2nd-year students on engagements.  FPS will present current opportunites as well as share information on current proposals.  Lunch will be provided to those who sign up by Monday 10/2. Gerlach 265
Student Organizations > Grad HR Assoc >
Tuesday, October 7, 4:45pm - 5:45pm (1 hour)

Sears Holdings Corporation is hosting an information session for MLHR students interested in full-time and internship opportunities.  Sears Holdings is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over $50 billion in annual revenues and is the leading home appliance retailer in North America.  Dinner will be provided.

 

Attire: Business Casual

Career Services >
Tuesday, October 7, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)

Second-year MLHR students Enshane Hill-Nomoto and Anna Myers share information about their summer internship experience with Eaton Corporation. Lunch provided.

Audience: MLHR students

Location: GE 275

Student Organizations > Out In Business >
Tuesday, October 7, 12:30pm - 1:20pm (50 minutes)
Come to the OUTinBusiness Informational Meeting to learn about all the opportunities and benefits of being a member of Fisher's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) business student association.
Career Services > Career Services: Corporate Presentation >
Tuesday, October 7, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (1 hour)

Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, is hosting an information session for MLHR students interested in full-time and internship opportunities.

 

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Student Organizations > Grad HR Assoc >
Wednesday, October 8, 4:45pm - 5:45pm (1 hour)

Giant Eagle, one of the largest, privately owned and family-operated companies in the nation, will host an information session for those interested in full-time and internship opportunities within the field of HR.  Food will be provided.

 

Audience: MLHR

 

Attire: Business Casual 

Thursday, October 9, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Thursday, October 9, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)

Guest Speaker:  Mr. Darrell Zavitz, VP Customer Services, Performance Plastics & Chemicals (PP&C) and Market Facing Shared Services, The Dow Chemical Company

Student Organizations > MBA Finance Assoc >
Thursday, October 9, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)

To all Fisher MBA students:

The Finance Association is hosting an informational lunch to welcome current and prospective members.  We will be discussing upcoming professional recruitment events for first and second year students, Finance Association events, and our goals for this academic year.  

 

 

Graduate Programs Office (GPO) >
Thursday, October 9, 5:15pm - 6:00pm (45 minutes)

This is a quarterly event to hear news and announcements for Working Professional MBA students and learn about various services at Fisher.

Friday, October 10, 2008
Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, October 10, 8:30am - 4:00pm (7.5 hours)

The Fisher College of Business Office of Career Management and the MBA Finance Association invite you to participate in the fifth annual Finance Boot Camp. The day long Boot Camp is uniquely designed to provide incoming MBA students with the opportunity to learn more about their potential areas of interest within the Fisher College of Business MBA curriculum and expose MBA candidates to a variety of career options in finance.

Audience: First-year Finance MBA's

Volunteer Opportunities > FisherServes >
Friday, October 10, 11:00am - 8:00pm (9 hours)

On behalf of FisherServes and the Fisher College of Business, I would like to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic in October. All proceeds from the event will benefit Fore Hope, a nonprofit organization working to help those with disabilities rehabilitate through the technique of golf. More information coming soon... 

Full
Career Services > Career Services: Fisher Friday >
Friday, October 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm (1.5 hours)
Kimberly-Clark, a leading global health and hygiene company and maker of personal care brands Kleenex, Scott and Huggies, will host an information session for first-year MBA students interested in brand management internships. Business professional attire.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Saturday, October 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
Fisher Pre-Game exclusive networking event.  This Pre-Game is open to First-Year MBA Students only.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Student Organizations > Working Professional MBA Council > Ask a CEO Speaker Series >
Monday, October 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours)
Phil Urban, CEO of Grange Insurance, and the Working Professional MBA Council are proud to bring you, "Putting Your MBA to Work," a presentation on leadership and the value of a Fisher MBA. Come early for a pre-event mixer and networking opportunity with your fellow classmates. All MBA students are welcome to attend and spouses or significant others of MBAs are also encouraged to attend.
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Monday, October 13, 12:30pm - 1:20pm (50 minutes)

Football (ITS NOT SOCCER!).  Join former Buckeye and "the Fan" broadcaster Dee Miller and Professor Marc Ankerman as we discuss the finer points of the game of football.  A must see event every year for anyone who is not familiar with all of the gridiron terms and ways of the game.  In room 305 Gerlach Hall ! Questions?  Come to the event !!!   Bring your lunch (we will have some snacks!)

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Tuesday, October 14, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)

Guest Speaker:  Karen Ickes, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Wendy's International, Inc.

Student Organizations > Fisher Professional Services >
Tuesday, October 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm (1.5 hours)
All 1st-year MBA's that signed up on 10/7 are expected to attend this event to receive an overview of the project from the client, ask initial questions, as well as meet your project team and 2nd-year Project Manager. More details coming soon...








Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Student Organizations > MBA Marketing Assoc >
Wednesday, October 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)
MBAMA Kick-off for the year. Come meet the second years talk about their internships. More details to follow.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Student Organizations > Black MBA Assoc >
Thursday, October 16, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)

1st BMBAA General Body Meeting

Lunch will be provided.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the organization's goals and objectives, introduce the executive team, elect our new secretary, and handle any outstanding administrative items.
Student Organizations > Grad Women in Business >
Thursday, October 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Ms. Sandy W. Harbrecht, President Paul Werth Associates

Career Services > Career Services: Corporate Presentation >
Thursday, October 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm (2 hours)

P&G Brand Managers will provide a company overview and a discussion of brand management. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and enjoy pizza and P&G product giveaways.

Audience: MBAs of any major interested in careers in brand management

Friday, October 17, 2008
Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, October 17, 8:30am - 3:00pm (6.5 hours)

Sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation, the Marketing Boot Camp offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about dynamic careers in marketing. Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with experienced marketing professionals and alums from Whirlpool, Nationwide, The Scotts Company, Nestle and Dunnhumby, meet faculty, and gain valuable internship advice from a second-year student panel.

Continental networking breakfast and lunch provided. Attire: Business professional

Audience: First-year MBAs interested in marketing

Center for Operational Excellence (COE) >
Friday, October 17, 8:30am - 10:00am (1.5 hours)

Starting A Women's Network at Cardinal Health

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Wednesday, October 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm (1.5 hours)

Audience: MBA Class of 2010, REQUIRED EVENT

Location: Blackwell Inn Ballroom

Deadline to Complete Pre-Work: October 14th
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Thursday, October 23, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Guest Speaker:  Lisa Imondi, Vice President Marketing, Accent Energy
Career Services > Career Services: Corporate Presentation >
Thursday, October 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm (1.5 hours)

Dan Cohen, Principal with Deloitte Consulting, OSU alum, co-author of Heart of Change and leading expert on global change leadership methodology will present on change leadership and provide an interactive case exercise for students. Don't miss this opportunity to hone your case skills and learn from an industry leader.

Audience: All graduate business students welcome; Attire: Business casual

Friday, October 24, 2008
Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, October 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm (1.5 hours)

After attending David Ohrvall's "Crack the Case" overview from 9-10:30am, join him for smaller group intensive to begin practicing your case interview skills.  You must attend an overview workshop prior to attending this session.

Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, space is limited.

Audience: FT MBA students; Location GE 375; Attire: business casual

Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, October 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm (1.5 hours)

After attending David Ohrvall's "Crack the Case" overview from 9-10:30am or 2 to 3:30pm, join him for smaller group intensive to begin practicing your case interview skills. You must attend an overview workshop prior to attending this session.

Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, space is limited.

Audience: FT MBA students; Location: GE 375; attire: business casual

Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, October 24, 9:00am - 10:30am (1.5 hours)

Case interview questions, common in the consulting industry, are becoming more prevalent in other disciplines and industries. David Ohrvall, former Bain & Co. consultant, will teach you mental roadmaps, a structured approach, and key questions to drive through your cases with direction and confidence. There are two identical overview workshops on the HUB (9-10:30 and 2-3:30pm; choose 1) and two intensive workshops for interactive practice (10:30am to 12 and 3:30 to 5pm; choose 1). You must attend an overview workshop before attending an intensive workshop.

Audience: First and second-year FT MBA students; Location: GE 375; Attire: business casual

Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, October 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm (1.5 hours)

Case interview questions, common in the consulting industry, are becoming more prevalent in other disciplines and industries. David Ohrvall, former Bain & Co. consultant, will teach you mental roadmaps, a structured approach, and key questions to drive through your cases with direction and confidence. There are two identical overview workshops on the HUB (9-10:30 and 2-3:30pm; choose 1) and two intensive workshops for interactive practice (10:30am to 12 and 3:30 to 5pm; choose 1). You must attend an overview workshop before attending an intensive workshop.

Audience: First and second-year FT MBA students; Location: GE 375; Attire: business casual

Career Services >
Friday, October 24, 12:30pm - 4:00pm (3.5 hours)

Invitation-Only Event.

United Stationers will be hosting an invitation-only company information session for MBA-level operations/logistics, finance and marketing internship opportunities.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Tuesday, October 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Audience: Full-time MBA Class of 2010

Your chance to learn more about the MBA Corporate Mentor Program! 

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Wednesday, October 29, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Guest Speaker:  Mr. Kevin B. Kramer, President, Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products
Wednesday, October 29, 5:30pm - 9:00pm (3.5 hours)

Spend an evening at Limited Brands!  This historically popular event gives you the opportunity to interact and network with executives at a reception and a presentation with Q&A by Founder and CEO Les Wexner.

Audience: All MBA Students

Deadline to Sign-up: October 21st
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Thursday, October 30, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Guest Speaker:  Margot Copeland, Executive VP - Director, Corporate Diversity & Philanthropy, KeyCorp
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Wednesday, November 5, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Laura Warren, VP of Business Operations and Commercialization at Victoria's Secret Direct
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Career Services > Career Services: Corporate Presentation >
Thursday, November 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours)

Deutsche Post World Net will present a dynamic company information session for those interested in international internship opportunities in supply chain management, finance and potentially other functions as well.  A great opportunity to learn about company opportunities and about their process for being considered for international internship assignments.

Target Audience:  First-Year MBA Students

Dress:  Professional Dress Recommended

Company Web-site to learn more:  http://www.dpwn.de/dpwn?lang=de_EN&xmlFile=300000221

Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Thursday, November 6, 3:30pm - 8:00pm (4.5 hours)
P&G Case Competition - stay tuned for details
Friday, November 7, 2008
Career Services >
Friday, November 7, 12:30pm - 2:00pm (1.5 hours)

Invitation-Only Event

Motorola will be hosting an invitation-only company information session for Operations and Logistics students interested in MBA-level summer internship opportunities in supply chain management.

Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, November 7, 12:00pm - 5:00pm (5 hours)
Case presentations - stay tuned for details
Student Organizations > Fisher Graduate Poker Assoc. >
Friday, November 7, 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 hours)
$10 Buy-in Texas No Limit Hold-em tournament.  Payout schedule to be determined before start of tournament.  All skill levels welcome. 
Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, November 7, 8:45am - 1:30pm (4.75 hours)
The Office of Career Management and the Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES) welcome you to the fourth annual Real Estate Bootcamp at the Fisher College of Business. 
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Full
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Thursday, November 13, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Guest Speaker:  Phil Urban, CEO, Grange Insurance
Friday, November 14, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Friday, November 14, 1:00pm - 5:30pm (4.5 hours)

More information coming soon...

Audience: MBA Class of 2010 & WP MBA's

Location: TBA

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Tuesday, November 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm (30 minutes)

For the second year in a row, we've been invited to Omaha to spend a day with Mr. Warren E. Buffett.  Attend this info session to learn more about the trip details and the application criteria.

Open to: All MBA Students*

*For those of you who attended last year's trip, you are not eligible to apply this year.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Cullman Executive Luncheon Series >
Wednesday, November 19, 12:30pm - 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Guest Speaker:  Kim Kelly-Bartley, Vice President of Marketing and Site Development, White Castle
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Wednesday, November 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm (30 minutes)

For the second year in a row, we've been invited to Omaha to spend a day with Mr. Warren E. Buffett.  Attend this info session to learn more about the trip details and the application criteria.

Open to: All MBA Students*

*For those of you who attended last year's trip, you are not eligible to apply this year.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Career Services > Career Services: Career Workshops >
Friday, November 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm (5 hours)

Stay tuned for details.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Tuesday, December 2, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Audience: MBA Class of 2010, Cohorts A & B   REQUIRED EVENT

Location: 375 Gerlach Hall

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Wednesday, December 3, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Audience: MBA Class of 2010, Cohorts C & D  REQUIRED EVENT

Location: 375 Gerlach Hall

Thursday, December 4, 2008
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Thursday, December 4, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Audience: All MBA Students
Location: Gerlach Lounge
No need to sign-up, just show up to this ever popular fun event!

Friday, December 5, 2008
Center for Operational Excellence (COE) >
Friday, December 5, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (2 hours)
Jeff Picard, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Textron will present
"Disaster Recovery"
Friday, December 12, 2008
Graduate Programs Office (GPO) >
Friday, December 12, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (2.5 hours)
Save the date!
Graduate Programs Office (GPO) >
Friday, December 12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (3 hours)
Save the date for the Autumn Quarter Graduation Ceremony!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Friday, January 16, 2009, 12:00am

DATE TENTATIVE 
Speaker: Artie Isaac
Audience: MBA Class of 2010

 

Friday, February 6, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Friday, February 6, 2009, 9:00am - 10:30am (1.5 hours)

Audience: MBA Class of 2010, Cohorts A & C   REQUIRED EVENT

 

Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Friday, February 6, 2009, 1:00pm - 2:30pm (1.5 hours)
Audience: MBA Class of 2010, Cohorts B & D  REQUIRED EVENT
Friday, February 13, 2009
Center for Operational Excellence (COE) >
Friday, February 13, 2009, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (2 hours)
Don Taylor, Vice President of Manufacturing & Engineering - Dow
Topic To Be Announced
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Thursday, February 19, 2009, 12:00am - Friday, February 20, 12:00am (1 day)

Audience: MBA Students

Trip info sessions scheduled for November 18th and 19th.

Friday, February 27, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Friday, February 27, 2009, 12:00am

Audience: MBA Class of 2010

Time & Location: TBA

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Thursday, March 12, 2009, 12:30am - 1:30am (1 hour)

Audience: MBA students
Location: Gerlach lounge
No need to sign-up, just show up to this ever popular fun event!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Audience: Cohort B, D  REQUIRED EVENT

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (1 hour)

Audience: Cohort A, C   REQUIRED EVENT

Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Sander Flaum Speaker Series >
Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 12:00am

Speaker: Sharon Allen, Chairman of Deloitte 

Audience: MBA Class of 2010 & Working Professional MBA's

Evening event; exact time TBA.

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) >
Thursday, April 16, 2009, 12:00am - Saturday, April 18, 12:00am (2 days)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Sander Flaum Speaker Series >
Friday, April 24, 2009, 12:00am

Speaker:  TBA

Audience: MBA Class of 2010

Exact time TBA.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Sander Flaum Speaker Series >
Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (2 hours)

Speaker:  Tammy Bliss, Vice President of Supply Chain for Coca-Cola 

Audience: All MBA Students

Friday, May 15, 2009
Center for Operational Excellence (COE) >
Friday, May 15, 2009, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (2 hours)
Netha Johnson, President and General Manager of Dyneon a 3M Company will present
"New Process Innovation at 3M"
Leadership & Professional Development (LPD) > LPD: Sander Flaum Speaker Series >
Friday, May 15, 2009, 12:00am

Speaker: Craig Morrison, CEO of Hexion Chemical

Audience: MBA Class of 2010 & WP MBA's

Morning event; exact time TBA.