Taking Care of Business UWM Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Undergraduate Student Newsletter Fall 2008 In this issue:
Fall 2008 is Here!Welcome to the forty-second Fall semester in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business. Our student newsletter “Taking Care of Business” is designed to provide the most up-to-date administrative information needed each semester in the Lubar School, to announce professional and academic activities and events, and to keep all students informed about program requirements, administrative deadlines, student business organizations, faculty, and staff. If there is any other information you would like to see published in our newsletters, please let us know.
New Applied Finance Lab Opens The David O. Nicholas Applied Finance Lab was officially opened in April 2008. President & Chief Investment Officer of Nicholas Company, Inc., David O. Nicholas made a $2.5 million gift to establish this state-of-the-art facility in Lubar Hall. Nicholas is a 1987 graduate of the School’s graduate finance program. “The David O. Nicholas Applied Finance Lab bridges the classroom and the world of investment finance, enhancing our students’ capabilities by providing them with sophisticated financial databases and investment decision-making and management tools,” said Dean V. Kanti Prasad. Chancellor Santiago, Sheldon B. Lubar, David Nicholas and Ab Nicholas, were among the guests at the lab’s opening.
The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art professional databases, streaming financial news, financial software, and high-power dual-monitor computers, and features the same technology and real-time market data, analysis, and news available to professional traders in investment firms. The facility will also support a full spectrum of curriculum enhancements in both the investment and corporate finance arenas. “The lab will play a key role, not only in developing investment management expertise in-state, but in retaining that talent pool for our large investment management community,” said Nicholas.
Business Advisory Council Awards The Business Advisory Council announced their annual awards for performance, teaching, and research in May 2008. For outstanding contributions to research, Sanjoy Ghose (Professor-Marketing), Belle Ragins (Professor-Management), and Ehsan Soofi (Professor- Quantitative Methods) received the Business Advisory Council Research Fellow award. For commitment to teaching excellence, the council presented an award to Sarah Freeman (Associate Professor-Management). Jeff Neuhauser (Academic Advisor) received the staff award for Outstanding Performance, and Shirley Ferguson (Assistant to the Dean) and Robert Ellis (Assistant Dean – Student Affairs) received special recognition with Career Service awards.
Other annual awards presented at this year’s Business Advisory Council reception went to Mariam Zahedi (Professor-Management Information Systems), who received the Izzet Sahin Research Award for exceptional research activity. Valeriy Sibilkov (Assistant Professor-Finance) received the Roger L. Fitzsimonds Scholarly Achievement Award for Junior Faculty. For their research accomplishments, the Roger L. Fitzsimonds Distinguished Scholar Award was presented to Laura Peracchio (Professor-Marketing) and Atish Sinha (Professor-Management Information Systems.) Congratulations to this year’s award winners!
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The undergraduate and graduate programs of the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Administration are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This international accrediting body is devoted to the promotion of excellence and continuous improvement of higher education in both business administration and management. A select group of colleges and universities world-wide are accredited by AACSB International in both their graduate and undergraduate programs, after a rigorous accreditation process. A degree from an AACSB accredited school is valued by employers, and important if you are considering further education.
Lubar School Black & Gold Committee Activities In 2001, the campus-wide Black & Gold Commission was created to evaluate and enhance the student experience at UW-Milwaukee. Subsequently, the Lubar School formed its own Black & Gold Committee to focus on the specific needs of business students. Since its inception, the Lubar School Black & Gold Committee has generated several new programs and policies in support of the academic and professional goals of its graduate and undergraduate students, including:
- Transition orientation sessions to assist sophomores and juniors in planning their academic major and developing professional career strategies (2003);
- A series of “Meet & Greet” mixer for students and faculty, and staff (2003);
- Online advisor surveys to provide student feedback to the advising staff (2004);
- Higher requirements for the campus SPEAK test, to improve English skills and promote classroom understanding (2004);
- A formal statement of “Dual Expectations” to facilitate positive educational outcomes for both faculty and staff, and (2005);
- Creation of a group project presentation workroom for students (2005), and;
- Sponsorship of the first Student Organization Fair, to help business students familiarize themselves with opportunities for personal growth and professional development (2006);
- Creation of Black & Gold Committee by-laws (2007);
- Creation of Lubar School of Business Code of Ethics (2007).
If you are interested in applying for the Black and Gold Committee please fill out an application that can be found on the Lubar School of Business
Black & Gold Committee website.
Applications may be submitted to the Office of the Dean receptionist (LUB N418) or Associate Dean Janice Miller’s 4th floor mailbox no later than Tuesday, September 16, 2008. The applications will be reviewed by the Black and Gold Committee and selected applicants will be placed on the general election ballot.
The general election will take place on Monday and Tuesday, September 22-23, 2008 in the Undergraduate Student Services Office (LUB N297).
The first meeting for new members will be Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 4 pm in LUB N440. If you have questions, please email
lsb-blackandgold@uwm.edu.
Events for All StudentsBlack & Gold Student Organization FairGet connected this Fall 2008 Semester by attending the UW-Milwaukee, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Black and Gold Committee's Second Annual Student Organization Fair, where you can meet other students with the same career aspirations. Joining an organization provides multiple networking opportunities to help you develop and grow in professionally while pursuing your degree. The Black & Gold Student Organization Fair will be held in conjunction with the annual Back-to-Business picnic event held in the Lubar Hall commons area (outdoors). Please check your emails for additional information regarding the date.
Registrationn Students have been able to register for the Fall 2008 semester since April using the PAWS (Panther Access to Web Services) system. Students can still register for the semester on PAWS on or before August 11, 2008. Students registering between August 12 and August 25 will be required to pay the $200 tuition deposit before registering. Students who register between August 26 and September 15 will need to pay a $50 late fee in addition to the $200 tuition deposit. Changes to existing schedules can be made through the first day of classes, September 2nd.
Complete registration information and extensive instructions for using PAWS are available in the
Schedule of Classes.
Fall 2008 Important Deadlines There are several dates you should keep in mind as the Fall 2008 semester begins.
ATTENTION – Tuition Fee Deadline The Fall 2008 online
Schedule of Classes provides detailed tuition information. Or look under the Schedule of Classes “Tuition and Fees.” The key dates to remember are:
Tuition is due on
August 25. At a minimum, a $200 deposit is due August 25. If you are paying tuition on the installment plan, you must complete those arrangements with the Bursar’s Office (Mitchell 295, 414-229-4914) by August 25.
If you do not pay the minimum deposit by August 25, your Fall 2008 schedule will be cancelled, and you will be
administratively dropped from the classes for which you were registered. There is no guarantee that you will be able to get back into the same classes with the same schedule if you find yourself in this situation. In addition, late fees will be charged if you do not pay your tuition on time. In order to avoid administrative hassles, extra fees, and possible scheduling problems, you need to pay your tuition by the dates listed above.
Adding Classes You can add full-term classes through September 15th online using PAWS, if the classes are not fully enrolled. If you need to add a class that is already fully enrolled, you must obtain an add form, available in Mellencamp 274 or the Student Services Center in BUS N297. The instructor must allow you to add the class and sign the add form, and you will also need the dean’s stamp from the Student Services Center for all business classes. You then return the completed form to Mellencamp 274.
NOTE: 400-Level – Students who completed Closed Course Interest forms on-line over the summer have priority in adding classes.
Credit/NoCreditYou can also change any one of your GER courses to the credit/no credit grading basis through
September 15th. If you need further information about how this special grading option works, check the
Fall 2008 online Schedule of Classes or contact an advisor in the Student Services Center.
Dropping a ClassInstructions for dropping a class can be found in the online Fall 2008
Schedule of Classes. There are three drop deadlines:
- If you decide to drop one of your Fall 2008 courses, you may do so on-line using PAWS through September 15th with no penalty.
- If you drop a class between September 16th and September 29th, there will be a financial penalty.
- If you drop a class between September 30th and October 24th, there will be a financial penalty and a “W” (withdrawal) notation on your permanent transcript. There are no drops allowed for academic reasons after October 24th.
The above information pertains to drops of full semester courses. If you are dropping a partial semester course or a short course the deadlines change. Consult the Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes for further information. For the financial implications of dropping or withdrawing from classes, please see the
Schedule of Classes deadlines.
Fall 2008 Room Changes Lubar School room assignments are not final until after the first week of classes. Each semester a number of classroom assignments need to be changed due to fluctuating enrollments or teaching needs. Please check the yellow comprehensive room change lists posted throughout Lubar Hall. This list will be posted outside any classroom that has had a change. It is best to check for room changes online via the PAWS system, where information is updated daily. Thank you for your understanding this semester!
Career ServicesThe Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
Career Services Center, BUS N203, provides career advising and employment information to all undergraduate and graduate business students and alumni. Career Services Director, Greg Krejci, Senior Career Advisor Diane Kavalauskas, and Career Advisor Kelly Drout are planning a number of career-related events designed to help students in the job/internship search process.
| Workshop | Date | Time | Room |
Interviewing Workshop
| Tuesday, July 29
| 3:30-5:00pm
| N440
|
Resume Workshop
| Monday, August 25 | 4:00-5:30pm
| N440
|
Interviewing Workshop
| Tuesday, August 26
| 4:00-5:30pm
| N440
|
| Resume Workshop | Tuesday,
September 9
| 3:30-5:00pm | N440
|
Interviewing Workshop
| Wednesday, September 10
| 3:30-5:00pm
| N440
|
| Employer Panel Discussion: "How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair" | Thursday, September 11
| 4:00-5:00pm | S322
|
Resume Workshop
| Monday,
September 15
| 3:30-5:00pm
| S341 |
| Interviewing Workshop | Tuesday,
September 16
| 3:30-5:00pm | N440
|
Resume Workshop
| Monday, September 29
| 5:30-7:00pm
| TBA |
| Interviewing Workshop | Monday, October 6
| 5:30-7:00pm | TBA |
Resume Workshop
| Monday, October 14
| 3:30-5:00pm
| N440
|
| Interviewing Workshop | Monday, October 21
| 3:30-5:00pm | N440
|
Interviewing Workshop
| Thursday, October 16
| 3:30-5:00pm
| N440
|
| Resume Workshop | Thursday, November 6
| 3:30-5:00pm | N440
|
| Interviewing Workshop | Thursday, November 13
| 3:30-5:00pm | N440
|
All Career Services workshops and events are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
AppointmentsYou can also set up an appointment with a Career Advisor for assistance with resume preparation, internship planning, job-search support, and general career information. To schedule an appointment, call the Career Services Center. The Career Services Center is open from 9:00am- 6:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 9:00am- 4:30pm. Wednesday through Friday.
PantherJOBSPantherJOBS is UWM's online system for posting your resume, applying for positions, resume referrals, and scheduling on-campus interviews. You can register for the recruiting season in the Career Services Center, N203. If you have registered for PantherJOBS in the past, you can reactivate your account simply by completing an updated Data Sheet. New students interested in this service can pick up a Data Sheet in the Career Services Center, submit a hard copy of your resume, and pay a one-time $15.00 fee. The one-time fee enables you to use this service throughout your education at UWM (and up to six months after graduation). The Data Sheets are also available on the
g-drive at Student Services, Career Services.
On Campus Interviews A number of employers will be coming to campus this fall to interview students for full-time positions and internships. All interview times are set up through PantherJOBS, so you need to have a current account in order to apply for a time slot. Employers who still have openings for Spring and Summer 2009 accounting internships will be interviewing the week of September 22nd; the first application deadline is September 15th. Interviews for full-time positions will begin the week of September 29th, with the first deadline on September 22nd. A list of employers who have scheduled interview dates is posted on the g-drive. The list is updated as additional employers are added.
Career Services Special Events - Fall 2008 Mock Interview Week Do you need to brush up on your professional interview skills? Did you ever wish you could get feedback on how you did after an interview? If so, take advantage of an opportunity to do a mock interview. Representatives from area businesses will be coming on campus in September to conduct mock interviews.
Dates: Friday, September 19, and Monday, September 22, 2008
Place: Career Services Center
How: Sign up through
PantherJOBS or contact the
Career Services Center
Accounting Night Accounting majors…mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, in the Wisconsin Room when area companies will be coming to campus to meet accounting students and accept resumes for internships and full-time positions.
Etiquette Dinner Learn appropriate dinner etiquette and interact with area employers by attending UWM’s Fifth Annual Etiquette Dinner. The event is organized by the American Marketing Association with assistance from the Career Services Center.
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Place: Wisconsin Room (2nd floor of the Union)
You will receive a five-course meal and tips for success in dining etiquette, first impressions, greetings and introductions, the art of conversation, and dressing for success. This is also a great networking opportunity as area companies attend and help sponsor this event. Mark your calendar and watch for emails with details on registration.
