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week of April 06, 2009

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Facebook
Click in to our new Facebook Group to manage your career from A-Z and get the latest information on job postings and upcoming events. Join our group by searching “Groups” for Fordham University MBA Career Management.

Instant Messenger
Why call? Connect instantly and conveniently for answers to quick questions. We are online from 11am to 5pm, Mon.-Fri. Use AIM or Yahoo: Screen name FordhamMBACareer, or MSN Messenger: Screen name: FordhamMBACareer@hotmail.com .

Student Opinion Survey
We want to hear from you. Give us your feedback and be entered to win a $25 AMEX card. For every 50 completed surveys, a drawing will be held. Deadline is April 30th. This link will be sent to your Fordham email, or you can find it on Symplicity under “Announcements.” Completing is easy, please click here.

Select Career Services Job Postings
Log onto Symplicity to see these and more opportunities.

Baron Capital
- Accounting Associate
RAK Group LLC
- Research Assistant
Mars Design
- Business Development/Marketing for Web Studio-Internship
Bulgari
- Fragrance Marketing Internship
Deloitte
- Investment Advisors Internship
Symrise
- Pricing Manager
QD Healthcare Group
- Accounting Coordinator
DMB Financial
- Sr. Business Analyst, Project Manager

Sports Management Club
Are you looking to pursue a career in sports? Learn about the inner working of the business of sports, directly from current professionals across a wide variety of roles in the sports world. Join the new Fordham University Graduate School of Business Sports Management Club! Contact Emile Avanessian at eavanessian@gmail.com.

Finance Society Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Lowenstein, 2nd Floor
We will be discussing recent market issues, as well as hearing from candidates for the new board.

World Wise Network Career Series: Reinventing Yourself
Monday, April 20, 6:30 - 8:30 pm 12th Floor Lowenstein Presenter: Mary Anne Walsh. RSVP: cziczo@fordham.edu

Diversity in Advertising Career Day (DiACD)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Hilton New York
http://diacareerday.com/
Employers include: Arnold Worldwide, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, BBDO, DraftFCB – Chicago, DraftFCB Healthcare, Globalhue, GroupM, Mindshare, MAXUS, mediaedge:cia, MediaCom, Interpublic Initiative, JWT, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, McGarry Bowen, MPG, and Starcom Mediavest.

5th Annual Women of ALPFA Summit “Maximizing the Opportunity for Change”
Wednesday, May 13, 8:00 - 10:00am
Credit Suisse, One Madison Avenue, OMA Auditorium
The women of the NY chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting invites you to their 5th Annual Summit. Student tickets: $15. Please click here for more info/RSVP.

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My Education

2009 Calendar

Apr. 09-13
Easter break – University closed

Apr. 18
Last day of classes

Apr. 20
Final examinations begin

Apr. 25
Last day of final examinations

Student Volunteers Needed
Prof. Werner and Prof. Stoner are seeking interviews with current GBA students that attended undergrad at a Jesuit institution. Email kcariello@fordham.edu if you are interested.

NSHMBA 2009 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs is how you afford your MBA! The 2009 application will be available online from February 1 through April 30, 2009. NSHMBA provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent. In 2008, over $1.4 million in financial assistance was awarded to students around the country, aiding them in beginning or completing their degrees. For eligibility and program guidelines, please visit: NSHMBA Scholarship

Latin America and Caribbean students:
The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
These highly subsidized loans are made with the understanding that upon completion of their studies, beneficiaries commit to repay the loan in full and return to their home countries to apply their knowledge and training to the economic and social advancement of the developing countries within the Americas.

Supplementary aid of up to US$15,000 (for living expenses, tuition, or emergencies not covered by their principal source of finance)
Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round –there are no deadlines.
Loans are granted for graduate and undergraduate studies.
Scholars, researchers, and professionals are also eligible for exchange programs and professional development courses lasting minimum one academic semester.
Easy access to loan application forms and instructions are on-line at: www.oas.org/rowe

Turnaround Management Association’s Carl Marks Student Paper Competition
Visit www.turnaround.org for complete program details and the entry package. The Carl Marks Student Paper Competition recognizes outstanding student achievement in the field of corporate renewal. This program presents an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their ideas and research to members of the corporate renewal industry.

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JSA Passover Sedar
Monday, April 13, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Lansky's Old World Deli, 225 Columbus Ave
The JSA cordially invites you to join us for a traditional Passover dinner: Information on guest speakers will be available shortly. RSVP: FB Direct

Fordham Black & Hispanic MBA Association's 5th Annual Banquet Transitions: Moving to the Future
Saturday, April 18, 6 – 11pm Join BHMBAA for a night of networking, including a keynote address and banquet dinner. Keynote Speaker: Joyce Roche, CEO Girls Inc. Alumni Honoree: Justin Reyes Purchase tickets at http://www.fordhambhmba.com/ (Please use Internet Explorer on a PC.)

Sounding Board Research Panel, Sony Music
The Consumer Research Team at Sony Music is seeking Fordham MBA students to participate in a market research study. Students can become members of the Sounding Board research panel which consists of individuals living in the NY metro area interested in talking about music and music-related topics. To be eligible, participants should not be involved in the music business. Interested students should send an email to: consumerresearch@sonymusic.com.

Deadline: Business Plan Competition Registration
Win $10,000, and Learn, Network, and Grow. Open to all Fordham alumni and students.
Click here for more infoor email: ingrassia@fordham.edu

Student Business Cards
You now have the opportunity to order business cards. If you are interested in having GBA business cards, please click here to place your order with Dash Printing:

Home address is not included on the cards for your privacy.
Cards must use your fordham.edu email addresses.
If you have a dual concentration, separate the two by typing in an "and" or a "&".
Please be certain to review your proof before submitting your order.
Your order is placed when you hit "Send" even though you will not receive a confirmation email.

The order you are placing is for 500 cards at a cost of $50 plus $3 shipping. Email gradbusiness@fordham.edu with questions.

Student Volunteers Needed
The admissions team is requesting volunteers among the current student population to help promote the Fordham MBA at the monthly information sessions. Any interested students should contact Cynthia Perez, Director of Admissions, at 212-636-6200 or perez@fordham.edu

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Fordham Black & Hispanic MBA Association's 5th Annual Banquet
'Transitions: Moving to the Future'
April 18, 2009, 6-11pm
Join BHMBAA for a night of networking, including a keynote address and banquet dinner. Keynote Speaker: Joyce Roche, CEO Girls Inc. Alumni Honoree: Justin Reyes Please click here to purchase tickets. (Please use Internet Explorer on a PC.)