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Merck Corporate Information Session
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 12:00, Noon
Location: McMahon Hall Lounge, Room 109
Merck invites you to a corporate information session. Merck Representatives and alumni will be recruiting on-campus for the position of Marketing Management Associate Intern Program, a 6-month full-time paid internship position. To apply, please visit Fordhamtrak, and submit your resume.  This corporate information session is geared for all students who are interested in this unique opportunity to acquire solid marketing experience at a top pharmaceutical company. Business casual attire, refreshments served. RSVP: FB Direct.

Interviewing Skills:
How to make a Lasting First Impression Tuesday

Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Lowenstein Room 615
Remember the three P's: Preparation, Persuasion, & Presentation to Ace your interviews!  Armed with real feedback from recruiters we'll discuss ways you can make the greatest impact in your interviews and leave the recruiter wanting more... of you! RSVP: FB Direct.

Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets Summer Internships
RBC Capital Markets’ summer internship webpage is now live and available for interested students to post their applications directly online.  Please click here to Visit for more information on the various internship positions offered.

On-Line Job Search Resources
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:30, Wednesdays 1:00 - 1:30, Thursdays 2:30 - 3:00
Do you know:

  • Where to view MBA employment opportunities for full time and internship positions?
  • How to access the Fordham Alumni Directory for networking?
  • Have you explored "V.I.P" to find free guides to conduct and download industry research and prepare for interviews?

Come to Career Services to get connected with your job search! Sessions are held 3 times a week at our office - stop by or RSVP: FBDirect.

How To Work A Career Fair
Thursday, February 07, 2008, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Presented by Undergraduate Career Services Office.  MBA students welcome to attend.  8th Floor - 33 West 60th Street.  RSVP to (212) 636-6280.

How To Create Your 30 Second Commercial
Friday, February 08, 2008, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by Undergraduate Career Services Office. MBA students welcome to attend. 8th Floor - 33 West 60th Street. RSVP to (212) 636-6280

Career Exploration Workshop
Monday, February 11, 2008, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presented by Undergraduate Career Services Office.  MBA students welcome to attend.  8th Floor - 33 West 60th Street.  RSVP to (212) 636-6280.

Resume & Cover Letter Writing: Capture their attention in 60-seconds!
Tuesday, February 12th, 11:00am-12:30pm
McMahon Hall Lounge, Room 109
This interactive workshop will provide information to ensure YOUR resume and cover letter get the attention they deserve.  If you're willing to share, bring copies of your cover letter (about 20 copies) for a group critique.  We'll review as many letters as time will allow as part of this workshop. RSVP: FB Direct.

Spring 2008 Tri - Campus Career & Internship Fair
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 1pm - 4pm
Location: McGinley Center Ballroom, Rose Hill Campus
The Spring 2008 event will be located at the Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, and will be open to students of all majors from Fordham's three campuses. The Fair is focused on undergraduates, but graduate students are invited to attend. For more information, call (212) 636-6280 or email careerfair@fordham.edu.

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My Education

Additional session for Saturday classes due to Easter Break
Friday, Febraury 08, 2008.

Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the Fall 2008 trimester
Monday, February 11, 2008.
Details: http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/Academics
Contact: gbastudents@fordham.edu

OASIS Registration systems is CLOSED
In order for students to make change to their spring 2008 registration you must come to the Office of Program Management.

Loan Announcement
MBA and MS students registered for six or more credits and who are either a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the US are eligible to borrow $5000 per academic year. Interest on the loan (8%) does not accrue while a student is enrolled for six or more credits per trimester. Interest and principal payments begin after a 6-month grace period following graduation or if enrollment drops below the six-credit minimum (except during trimesters when a student is doing an internship). The application was emailed to you the week of January 7th. Please complete the form and return it to the Admissions Office at 33 West 60th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10023. The application deadline is Feb 19. Please contact the Admissions Office at (212)-636-6200 with questions.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs Scholarship Program
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing an MBA. To be eligible, you must be: a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, of Hispanic heritage, a current NSHMBA member, and meet NSHMBA's GPA requirements. This is not a Fordham-managed scholarship. For more information and to apply online, please click here. Deadline is April 30, 2008.

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

 

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My Community

SAC Information Session for new board `08 - `09
Wednesday, February 06, 2008, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: South Lounge
Find out what will be required of you if you win a SAC board office. Receive information about the timing of elections, when Candidate Position Statements are due, and when the Candidate Speeches/Debates will be held. If you are unable to make it, we are all available to sit down 1 on 1 with you. Email caraprotzko@hotmail.com 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

Marketing Society Board
The Marketing Society is accepting submissions for all positions on the Club's Board. Submissions of interest should be made before February 8th and made to the club's email: fordham.marketing.society@gmail.com . More information can be found on our website.

Fordham Retail Club - General Club Meeting
Thursday, February 07, 2008, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Arboretum
Please join us for a general club meeting. We will be discussing the January 23rd retail panel and future events. www.fordhamretailclub.com
Email:
fordhamretailclub@gmail.com .

A 360° View of Marketing - Brand Strategy
Thursday, February 07, 2008.
www.fordhammarketingsociety.com/events.html
Please join the Marketing Society for one of its first 360 View of Marketing Events. Our guest speaker, Sasha Strauss is an Adjunct Professor at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication where he teaches graduate brand strategy. When he’s not teaching, Mr. Strauss is the Managing Director at Innovation Protocol, a Los Angeles based brand strategy consulting firm serving organizations that transform markets through innovation. Clients range from global market leaders Korn/Ferry International and Johnson & Johnson to entertainment powerhouse Sanrio Inc.

On-Campus HAPPY HOUR (SAC & Retail Club)
Thursday, February 07, 2008, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Glass Atrium (Cafeteria) in Lincoln Center
SAC will be co-sponsoring this month's On-Campus Happy Hour with the Retail Club. Join the Retail Club at 7:00 for a Meet & Greet session and to learn more about how you can get involved with future club events and activities. The regular scheduled on-campus happy hour will follow the Retail Club meeting at 8pm and conclude at 11pm.  Contact: caraprotzko@hotmail.com

Black History Month Event: African Burial Ground Tours
The BHMBA Club encourages you to join them for a tour of the African Burial Ground is located in Lower Manhattan, close to Foley Square and just north of City Hall. Tours are scheduled for Sat. February 9, 2008 at 2pm and Sat., February 23, 2008 at 2pm. The address of the Visitor Center and where BHMBA will be meeting is 290 Broadway, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10007. For questions or to RSVP contact fordhambhmba@gmail.com

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My Professor: Management

Adjunct Access: Sander Flaum,

Adjunct Professor Sander Flaum’s enviable career began with the New York State Democratic committee as Bobby Kennedy’s ethnic issues speechwriter. For many of us, a position like that would be the high point of a career. For Flaum, it was just the first of many highs – and a few lows.

Click here for the complete article.

 

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  • "My Career" - Career Services seminars, information sessions, and events connecting you to alumni and business leaders
  • "My Education" - Add/drop deadlines, graduation information, courses
  • "My Professors" - Faculty and staff accomplishments, interviews, notices
  • "My Community" - Social and non-career oriented events
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We welcome your continued feedback, which you can always send to gsbnews@fordham.edu. We hope you enjoy this issue and find new events to enhance your education here at Fordham Graduate School of Business.

 
Warm regards,
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Merck Corporate Information

Tuesday, Feb. 5th, Noon,
Location: McMahon Hall Lounge, Room 109
Merck invites you to a corporate information session. Merck Representatives and alumni will be recruiting on-campus for the position of Marketing Management Associate Intern Program, a 6-month full-time paid internship position. To apply, please visit Fordhamtrak, and submit your resume. This corporate information session is geared for all students who are interested in this unique opportunity to acquire solid marketing experience at a top pharmaceutical company. Business casual attire, refreshments served. RSVP: FB Direct.

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