|
week of October 14, 2009
> My Career
> My Education
> My Community

My Career
GBA Finance Society Club Meeting
October 13, 7:00 - 7:45 PM
2nd floor lounge
Agenda:
- Current Events
- Upcoming Finance Society Events
- Networking
Fordham Entrepreneurial Society & The Twaalfhoven Entrepreneurship Center Present: Food E-Night!
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
12th floor lounge
Fordham Entrepreneur Society, in conjunction with The Bert Twaalfhoven Entrepreneurship Center, invite you to join us at our first Food E-Night of the semester with Seb Rametta, founder of ‘The Original SoupMan restaurants. Come hear Seb tell his story of how he founded and grew the restaurant. Samples of the delicious soup from ‘The Original SoupMan and bread will be served! E-mail fordham_es@yahoo.com.
Deloitte Speed Networking Event Hosted by Black & Hispanic MBA Association
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
South Lounge (back of the cafeteria)
The Black and Hispanic MBA Association hosts our fall speed networking event to give you an opportunity to meet Deloitte recruiters hiring for full-time and internship/summer positions in financial services, tax, and accounting. CURRENT students only; business casual (suit without the jacket). Email fordhambhmba@gmail.com.
Career Management Office & Symplicity
Find out more about the GBA Career Management Office by clicking here. You can also log on to Symplicity to RSVP for events and job opportunities.
Resume Writing Workshop
Tuesday, October 13, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Your resume is a marketing piece on YOU! Come learn the techniques to make sure your resume stands out in the crowd. RSVP on Symplicity.
Interview Technique Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 6 - 7:30 PM
The interview is your opportunity to sell yourself to a potential employer. Come learn the different interview styles and receive valuable guidance on some of the most challenging questions. This workshop will be held again on Wednesday, October 21, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. RSVP on Symplicity.
Select Job Postings
Internships
Madison Square Garden - Fall Intern
The Bender Financial Group - Financial Representative Intern
Brinson Patrick Securities Corporation - Research Internship
Full Time
Raymond James & Associates - Project Analyst Options Program Spring 2010
GAF Materials Corporation - Various Opening (Deadline: Oct 14)
G.S. Schwartz & Co. Inc. - PR Agency Account Executive / Sr. Account Executive / Account Supervisor
Click and Connect with Career Management
- 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 .
Fordham Startup! Annual Business Plan Competition
Winners of the Competition receive $10,000 in prize money, and learn a tremendous amount about the entrepreneurial process and overall business as they journey through the competition's activities and events. The Competition is an integrated learning experience allowing students to apply all aspects for their MBA education. While the primary objective of the competition is to educate participants about the entrepreneurial process of creating and evaluating new business ventures, the Competition also provides a platform for showcasing entrepreneurial talent, networking participants with the entrepreneurial and venture community, and harnessing Fordham's resources. Click here to sign up now.
More Events
Top of page

My Education
2009 Calendar
October 14
0% refund begins
October 16
Additional session for Monday classes due to Columbus Day
October 19
Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the Summer 2009 trimester
October 26
Last day to withdraw from a Fall 2009 class
November 6
Additional session for Wednesday classes due to Thanksgiving
November 9
Last day to file an online Candidate for Degree Card for February 2010 graduation
November 13
Additional session for Thursday classes due to Thanksgiving
November 16
Registration begins – Spring 2010
November 20
Additional session for Saturday classes due to Thanksgiving
November 25-29
Thanksgiving – University closed
International Exchanges
Global business savvy has become a crucial element for MBAs and business masters graduates, and Fordham GBA provides access to two key locations.
- Peking University, Beijing International MBA (BiMBA): Spend a semester in Beijing, China at a top-ranked international business program!
- ESADE International Exchange: ESADE is listed as one of the top MBA programs in the world, and Fordham GBA students can apply to spend a semester at their campus in Barcelona, Spain.
Contact Program Management at gbastudents@fordham.edu for more information about these opportunities.
MBA Designations
Did you know that in addition to your MBA concentration, you can also have an MBA designation? Designations allow you to fine-tune your degree even more. Find out about the following designations: Personal Finance Planning (PFP), Entrepreneurship (ENT), Electronic Business (EB), Global Sustainability (GS), and International Business (IB).
More Events
Top of page

My Community
Fordham GBA NY Cares Day - Make a difference in the community!
Saturday, October 17
Paint a brighter future for New York City public school students on New York Cares Day. 8,000 volunteers will paint murals and classrooms, organize libraries, and brighten up playgrounds at more than 100 public schools. The work you'll put in is worth well over $1 million in service to the New York City public school system. Email misra@fordham.edu.
Volunteer @ East New York Farms with Net Impact
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Upcoming dates include: November 7, and November 21
East New York Farms is located in Brooklyn and supports its local community by growing food for the community, teaching agricultural and leadership skills to youth, and developing economic opportunity for regional farmers, local gardeners, and entrepreneurs by running a farmers' market. The farm tasks include: composting, planting, painting, beekeeping, bark mulching, weeding, cleaning-up, and more. RSVP fordhamni@gmail.com.
Student Business Cards
You have the opportunity to order GBA business cards, but you must adhere to the rules outlined below:
- Home address is not included on the cards for your privacy.
- Cards must use your fordham.edu email addresses – please note that the field should only contain the first part of your address; @fordham.edu is already included in the printing.
- 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. Dash Printing will charge full price for replacement cards if you fail to proof your business cards.
- Your order is placed when you hit "Send" even though you will not receive a confirmation email.
- Business cards are sent UPS. If your shipment is returned to Dash Printing, you will be charged an additional fee for re-shipment.
- The order you are placing is for 500 cards at a cost of $50 plus $3 shipping.
If you are interested in ordering from our authorized printer, please click here to place your order with Dash Printing. We reiterate that you are responsible for proofing your own cards. Any mistakes in content are your responsibility – not the printers – so review the PDF proof carefully.
Free Six-Month Subscription to Crain’s New York Business
A special offer for Fordham GBA students: a free six month subscription to Crain’s New York Business, print and digital. Complete the form at www.crainsnewyork.com/subfordham (copy and paste into your browser) to take advantage of this special student benefit.
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 Admissions at 212-636-6200.
More Events
Top of page
 |
|
 |
World Wise Network Event: Financial Intimacy: How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Money and Your Mate
Presentation and Book Signing with Jacquette Timmons, GBA ’92
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Lowenstein Center, 12th-floor Lounge,
Click here to purchase ticket The ticket price includes $14.95 toward an autographed copy of Financial Intimacy. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration scholarships. Student ticket, $20; alumni ticket, $25; guest ticket $30. For more information, email cziczo@fordham.edu. |
 |
|
Advertising in the Digital Age
Paul Cimino, CEO, Brilig
Modeled after modern financial exchanges, Brilig is a new type of marketing data exchange where websites "merchandise" their consumer segments to data buyers (behavioral targeters, retargeters, ad exchanged, agencies) via Brilig's open central data dictionary.
Paul is an experienced senior interactive marketing executive with strategic development, management and operational expertise. Entrepreneur who has held positions in traditional and novel industry sectors. Cultivator of local, national and international employee teams, client relationships and business partnerships. Before joining Brilig, Paul has held senior level position at marketing and media companies including
- SVP / CTO at Marketing Technology Solutions
- Chief Operating Officer at CAC Media Inc.
- Chief Operating Officer at RichFX
- Chairman & CEO at Snickelways Interactive
You are welcome to attend the session. Please RSVP at Fordham Business Direct
|
|
|
|