UIC Liautaud Loop http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/ The University of Illinois at Chicago Liautaud Graduate School of Business is committed to creating new knowledge, business, value and leaders for Chicago and the world beyond. The UIC Liautaud MBA may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. LGSB provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to compete in the global market. en-US Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:45:29 -0600 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Quantitative Finance Fridays! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/SgB2QRSgGKA/quantitative-finance-fridays.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/quantitative-finance-fridays.html Topic: "Why are we in a recession? The Financial Crisis is the Symptom not the Disease!" Where: The Executive Conference Center (ECC) of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, 20 South Wacker Drive When: Friday, February 19, 4:00 pm (check-in at 3:30... Quantitative finance image Topic: "Why are we in a recession? The Financial Crisis is the Symptom not the Disease!"
Where: The Executive Conference Center (ECC) of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, 20 South Wacker Drive

When: Friday, February 19, 4:00 pm (check-in at 3:30 pm)

Quantitative Finance Fridays are jointly sponsored by the International Center for Futures and Derivatives at the University of Illinois at Chicago and The Stevanovich Center for Financial Mathematics at the University of Chicago.

The guest speakers for February 19th will be Ravi Jagannathan, Chicago Mercantile Exchange and John F. Sandner Distinguished Professor of Finance, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He will present "Why are we in a recession? The Financial Crisis is the Symptom not the Disease!" The seminar series is sponsored by The International Center for Futures and Derivatives and the University of Chicago.

To register for this event please click here. ]]> Events Derek Thompson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:45:29 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/quantitative-finance-fridays.html The 2010 Illinois HR Excellence Series Kick-Off http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/_9L69RdtvO8/the-2010-illinois-hr-excellence-series-kickoff.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/the-2010-illinois-hr-excellence-series-kickoff.html The Center for Human Resource Management's 2010 Illinois HR Excellence series kicks off with its first workshop, entitled "Creating and Managing a Diverse Workforce for Organizational Effectiveness." Jenny Hoobler, PhD, assistant professor of managerial studies will be presenting. Where: 300... Hoobler_2 The Center for Human Resource Management's 2010 Illinois HR Excellence series kicks off with its first workshop, entitled "Creating and Managing a Diverse Workforce for Organizational Effectiveness." Jenny Hoobler, PhD, assistant professor of managerial studies will be presenting.  

Where: 300 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL
When: Friday, February 19, 8:00am – 3:30pm

Contact Jean Drasgow jdrasgow@illinois.edu /217-333-0981 for more information.]]> Events Derek Thompson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:29:51 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/the-2010-illinois-hr-excellence-series-kickoff.html The Entrepreneurship Brown Bag Series http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/t1bNh3b-g48/the-entrepreneurship-brown-bag-series.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/the-entrepreneurship-brown-bag-series.html The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies will host an “Entrepreneurship Brown Bag Series” session on entrepreneurial passion, self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intent. Assistant Professor Maija Renko and doctoral student Laurel Ofstein will present on their recent findings from UIC's student population, and... Brown bag it The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies will host an “Entrepreneurship Brown Bag Series” session on entrepreneurial passion, self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intent.

Assistant Professor Maija Renko and doctoral student Laurel Ofstein will present on their recent findings from UIC's student population, and this will be followed by an open discussion. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.

Where: The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, Suite 400, Rice Building (corner of Van Buren and Halsted). Please bring your lunch!

When: Friday, February 5, 11:30am – 1:00pm

Please RSVP to Rod Shrader (rshrader@uic.edu).

]]> Events Derek Thompson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:13:45 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/the-entrepreneurship-brown-bag-series.html The 25th Annual Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/zMuq62P-Qmo/the-25th-annual-chicago-area-entrepreneurship-hall-of-fame.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/the-25th-annual-chicago-area-entrepreneurship-hall-of-fame.html Hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame will be held at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Avenue. For more information please visit http://www.uic.edu/cba/ies/event_ehf.html or call... Hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame will be held at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Avenue.

For more information please visit http://www.uic.edu/cba/ies/event_ehf.html or call IES at (312) 996-2670.

To see a list of past inductees click here. ]]> Events Derek Thompson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:02:38 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/the-25th-annual-chicago-area-entrepreneurship-hall-of-fame.html MBA Student-Developed Business, Thermal Conservation Technologies, invited to the 2010 Brown-Forman Cardinal Challenge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/gBE6ROhHDIs/mba-student-developed-business-thermal-conservation-technologies-invited-to-the-2010-brown-forman-cardinal-challenge.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/mba-student-developed-business-thermal-conservation-technologies-invited-to-the-2010-brown-forman-cardinal-challenge.html Congratulations to Thermal Conservation Technologies (TCT) on being invited to participate in the 2010 Brown-Forman Cardinal Challenge at the University of Louisville, February 19-20! Click here to learn more abut the Cardinal Challenge. See the competition lineup here. Good luck... TCT Final_Logo(2) Congratulations to Thermal Conservation Technologies (TCT) on being invited to participate in the 2010 Brown-Forman Cardinal Challenge at the University of Louisville, February 19-20! Click here to learn more abut the Cardinal Challenge. See the competition lineup here.

Good luck to the TCT business developers: Laura Klibanow, Jacob Kist and James Parks!
C2V007 2nd placewinners


  ]]> News Derek Thompson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:57:02 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/mba-student-developed-business-thermal-conservation-technologies-invited-to-the-2010-brown-forman-cardinal-challenge.html February Information Sessions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/AUe4uyUyi2Q/february-information-sessions.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/february-information-sessions.html MBA Information Session Saturday, February 13th at 9:30am UIC Student Center East Building, Room 605 Click Here to Register MBA Information Session Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:30pm UIC Student Center East Building, Rm 302 Click Here to Register For more...
  • MBA Information Session
    Saturday, February 13th at 9:30am
    UIC Student Center East Building, Room 605
    Click Here to Register
    • MBA Information Session
      Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:30pm
      UIC Student Center East Building, Rm 302
      Click Here to Register

    For more details regarding our information sessions, contact the
    Liautaud Graduate School of Business Admissions Office at 312.996.4573 or
    email lgsb@uic.edu.

    ]]>     Information Sessions Derek Thompson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:06:40 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/02/february-information-sessions.html     The MBA America Tour has ben CANCELED due to weather (will be rescheduled at a later date) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/iNcXxJ8BY-c/uic-to-host-the-mba-america-tour.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/uic-to-host-the-mba-america-tour.html The MBA America Tour hosted by the UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business Date: February 9, 2010 (CANCELED due to weather - will be rescheduled) Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm Location: UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608 Register:... Mbatour3
    The MBA America Tour
    hosted by the UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business

    Date: February 9, 2010 (CANCELED due to weather - will be rescheduled)
    Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
    Location: UIC Forum,     725 W Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608

    Register: Click     here to register.
    (Be sure to select the UIC tour stop from the list provided.)

    The MBA America Tour brings together the leading public MBA programs in your area. You'll have the opportunity to meet admissions representatives from state schools that are recognized nationwide.
    Visit the MBA America Tour website by clicking here.

     

     

    ]]>     Events Information Sessions New Student Group Advising Sessions Student Profiles Derek Thompson Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:50:39 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/uic-to-host-the-mba-america-tour.html     Interested in studying abroad this summer? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/jiDXUnZ3VAM/interested-in-studying-abroad-this-summer.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/interested-in-studying-abroad-this-summer.html Join us for a Study Abroad Information Session to discuss the "Know Europe" and "Doing Business in Brazil" Programs offered during the Summer 2010 session. Students who participated in last year’s Doing Business in Brazil program will also be on... Brazil picJoin us for a Study Abroad Information Session to discuss the "Know Europe" and "Doing Business in Brazil" Programs offered during the Summer 2010 session. Students who participated in last year’s Doing Business in Brazil program will also be on hand to talk about their experience with the program. 

    When: Wednesday, February 3 (5 – 6pm)
    Where: Taft Hall, Room 120
    RSVP Here

     Brazil-flag

    Doing Business in Brazil is a two-week course in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the Fundacao Getulio Vargas, considered one of the top business schools in South America. This English-language course covers Brazilian and South American business issues, the political and social climate, national culture, consumer marketing, and Mercosur. The dates for the 2010 DBB Program will be May 17-May 28. MBA students receive 4 elective credits for participating in the program.  For general information on Doing Business in Brazil, please visit http://www.eaesp.fgvsp.br/default.aspx?pagid=ITMCRQTO. 

    European union flagKnow Europe is a four-week course, through the ESC Normandy, on the current business environment within the European Community. Study is organized in Brussels, Belgium; Haarlem, Amsterdam; Paris, Le Havre, and Caen, France; and Barcelona, Spain. Professors are drawn from Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The program includes meetings with local businesses, field visits to seats of European government, and presentations on major aspects of European administration and culture.  The dates for the 2010 program are June 5 – July 2.  MBA Students receive 6 elective credits for participating in the program. For general information on Know Europe, please visit http://www.know-europe.com/ 

    Please feel free to contact Christina Holdvogt at holdvogt@uic.edu or (312) 996-4573 or Kristen Kutella, Office of International Affairs,kkutella@uic.edu or (312) 355-3175 if you have any questions.

    ]]>     Events International Opportunities Derek Thompson Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:18:58 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/interested-in-studying-abroad-this-summer.html     UIC Family Business Council Event: "Leadership in the Face of Adversity" http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/gLlCcs4GYaI/uic-family-business-council-event-leadership-in-the-face-of-adversity.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/uic-family-business-council-event-leadership-in-the-face-of-adversity.html When: Wednesday, February 17 Where: The Elysian Hotel, 11 East Walton, Chicago. Join the UIC Family Business Council for therir Winter Educational Event - "Leadership in the Face of Adversity: Any size company can fall into the darkest depths of... When: Wednesday, February 17Elysian
    Where:     The Elysian Hotel, 11 East Walton, Chicago.

    Join the UIC Family Business Council for therir Winter Educational Event - "Leadership in the Face of Adversity: Any size company can fall into the darkest depths of the abyss and pull themselves out". FBC Members will share inspiring stories of how they have succeeded against all odds.

    For an agenda and more information on the event please visit: www.uic.edu/cba/fbc/winter2010.html

    ]]>     Events Derek Thompson Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:28:27 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/uic-family-business-council-event-leadership-in-the-face-of-adversity.html     The Dress for Success Breakfast http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UicLgsbBlog/~3/uv5WSSOKEXY/the-dress-for-success-breakfast.html http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/the-dress-for-success-breakfast.html Sponsored by the Liautaud Women's Interest Network When: Saturday, January 30th 9:00am-11:00am Where: Uncommon Ground 3800 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60613 $25 for UIC students $28 for non-students Price includes a full breakfast, mimosa and amazing speakers! Please submit RSVP... Savoir flair Sponsored by the Liautaud Women's Interest Network

    When: Saturday, January 30th 9:00am-11:00am
    Where: Uncommon Ground
                 3800 N. Clark
                 Chicago, IL 60613

    $25 for UIC students
    $28 for non-students

    Price includes a full breakfast, mimosa and amazing speakers! 

    Please submit RSVP by January 26, 2010 by clicking here.

    Professional Style Consultant and founder of Savoir Flair, Maheen Cleaver, along with Marketing/PR Executive Crister Delacruz will share exclusive advice on how to look your best for all professional occasions. 

    Students are encouraged to bring friends or mothers to this event!

    ]]>     Derek Thompson Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:07:27 -0600 http://newsblog.lgsb.uic.edu/my_weblog/2010/01/the-dress-for-success-breakfast.html