The Weekly Update – Professional and Online MBA: January 28, 2016
Program News & Announcements
MBA Family Basketball Party Reminder
We look forward to seeing you at Saturday’s MBA Family Basketball Party, starting at 1 p.m. on the South Plaza of the PNC Center. You’re welcome to drop by the tent even if you did not RSVP in advance. If you have confirmed tickets, you should have already received an email from the MBA Office with details about picking up your tickets. Please be sure to claim them at the tent by 3 pm. Tickets not claimed by 3 pm will be distributed to a waitlist. We have secured a large screen TV and will keep the heated tent open (and stocked with food) for the duration of the game. Parking is $10. Any questions should be directed to Claire Jefferies at csjeffer@ncsu.edu. Look forward to seeing you there!
Academic Advising
Reminder: Attention Graduating Students
All students who have met their hours for graduation by the end of Spring 2016 should have received an email from their advisor regarding steps needed to graduate this semester. Please check your email for the required steps and complete by the March 15th deadline. If you believe you have met your hours but have not received an email, please contact your advisor for directions.
Reminder: Plan of Work Due March 1st for Students with 25+ Hours
All Professional Evening and Online students who have completed at least 25 hours in the MBA program are required to submit their plan of work before Fall/Summer registration begins. Please check your email from your advisor and complete by March 1st to ensure your advising hold is removed before registration starts.
Career Management Center
Register Now for the 2016 Carolina MBA Connection Networking Event
Join Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, and Wake Forest University’s School of Business for the 2016 Carolina MBA Connection Networking Event on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the RTP Headquarters’ Conference Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet key business partners in the North Carolina area – some of the companies registered to attend include Hanesbrands, Merz North America, Reynolds American, and The Redwoods Group. For details, visit the Carolina MBA Connection website. Professional and Online MBA Students: Please contact CMC Coaches John Hutchings or Guillermo Villar for registration requirements.
Rescheduled – Professional Evening & Online MBA Job Search Bootcamp
This event, originally scheduled for January 23rd, has been postponed to Saturday, February 27th from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at our RTP Campus – 1 Davis Drive. Please RSVP on JobLink if you are planning to attend.
Poole College of Management Career & Internship Fair – Spring 2016
The PCOM Career and Internship Fair will be held on Friday, February 5th from 10 – 3 pm at the McKimmon Center at NC State. A list of attending employers can be found here; note that each employer indicates what majors they are recruiting for, so be sure to look for MBA to see if the companies you are interested in are interested in you!
Increase Leadership Effectiveness by Improving Relationships with U.S. Co-Workers: Workshop for International Professional and Full-Time MBAs
When: Saturday, January 30th, 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Nelson Hall 2406, NC State’s Main Campus
Register: Please RSVP on Joblink by 5 p.m. on January 28th, 2016 (please cancel at least 24 hours in advance if you can no longer attend)
This workshop, taught by Helene Bumbalo, recognized expert in demystifying business management and soft skills for international students, will address relationship skill best practices necessary to make fellow co-workers, employees, and external business contacts comfortable with your leadership. This workshop will teach you what reputation and network have to do with your success, how word choices and intonation may be undermining your authority, and habits to develop that make you relevant to your team.
Professional Events & Networking
Book Release Event – The Patient Revolution: How Big Data and Analytics are Transforming the Healthcare Experience with Krisa Tailor, NC State MBA Alumna & Healthcare Industry Consultant at SAS: Feb. 4th at HQ Raleigh
Come out for a book release party for Krisa Tailor‘s new book, The Patient Revolution: How Big Data and Analytics are Transforming the Healthcare Experience. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and network with the local healthcare community. Registration and additional information about the book, Krisa, and the event can be found here.
WolfPack Your Lunch Series – Think Like A Designer: Feb. 5th at Hunt Library
Do you like solving problems? Would you like to make sure your solutions have impact? Or do you have an idea for a new product or service and want to test its market appeal? Join Dr. Leigh Shamblin to learn about the design process and practice human-centered design in action. This is a hands-on session, so be prepared to participate! Click here for registration and parking information.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
January 30: Workshop for International MBAs
January 30: NC State vs. Miami Basketball Game & Tailgate
February 4: Book Release Event @ HQ Raleigh with NC State MBA Alumna
February 5: WolfPack Your Lunch: Think Like a Designer
February 5: PCOM Career & Internship Fair
February 8: The Physics of Football
February 24: 2016 Carolina MBA Connection Networking Event
February 27: Women for Success Lift Benefit
March 2: Drop/Revision Deadline – last day to drop a course/withdraw, without a W grade
March 7 – 11: Spring Break – no classes
March 10 – 12: Raleigh Residency
March 25: Spring Holiday – no classes
April 26: Reading Day – no classes
April 27 – May 5: Final Exams
May 7: Spring Commencement
Meet a Jenkins MBA: The Weekly Spotlight
Name: Jennifer Majka
Employer & Job Title: Full-time Jenkins MBA, Marketing Concentration
Hometown: Johnson City, NY
Previous Degrees & Institutions: B.S. in Human Development, Binghmaton University
Q: Tell us something about yourself that we might be surprised to find out.
A: I was born and raised in Upstate NY and never learned to ski.
Q: What’s the most fun or enlightening experience you’ve had in the MBA program so far?
A: Consumer Behavior – it was such a great class! I encourage everyone to take it, even if you aren’t a marketing concentration. It will totally change the way you shop and experience marketing/advertising as a consumer.
Q: If you had 5 minutes to teach someone something new, what would you teach?
A: The basic steps to Salsa dancing; it’s a good thing to have in your back pocket.
Q: What’s the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
A: When things are crazy and life gets in the way, be sure to make time for family and friends, even if it’s just a five-minute phone call or meeting for a drink. Our friends and family are the people that keep us grounded and allow us to let loose and enjoy life, and it’s great to be able to do that during stressful times.
Q: What’s your favorite song to cheer you up, get you pumped up, or ready to face the day?
A: Calvin Harris – “Feel So Close.” This song hasn’t left my gym playlist since it came out!
Q: What’s your dream job/career goal?
A: To own a winery in Napa Valley.
