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A Message from Kara
Fall is upon us, and so are the October events! Take some time to review the Upcoming Events List and the MBAA section of today’s newsletter. Some highlights include the Study Tour and India Consulting Info Sessions, the first Field Study project, and Leaders to Legends. And, the great work of the MBAA including the Club Fair, the Foster 5k to support C4C fundraising, and #OneFoster Scavenger Hunt.
Save the dates, make the time, own your experience!
Kara Fichthorn
Director - Evening MBA Student Affairs
 High-Priority
Class of 2018:
□Honor Code Renewal Form required. Electronic signature accepted. Access it on Canvas (sign and email to mbacore@uw.edu) or drop a copy off to DEM 334 – MBA Programs Office (a printed copy has also been placed in your Student Folder in the MBA Lounge).
Class of 2019:
□Take the Case Competition Evaluation – your feedback is important!
Class of 2020:
□Take the Evening MBA Program Launch Evaluation – your feedback matters!
Academic Announcements
Autumn 2017 Registration Deadlines:
- Unrestricted drop period (with fee and tuition forfeiture): 10/4 – 10/10
- Late drop period (with use of annual drop, fee, and tuition forfeiture): 10/11 – 111/14
- Last day to add a class (with fee): 10/17
Added to your Canvas class pages: 2018, 2019
Class of 2019 & 2020: Winter Quarter Schedule
Due to holidays in which the University will be closed on Monday, January 15th and Monday, February 19th, 2018, Foster has scheduled core class make-up sessions for: Tuesday, January 16th and Tuesday, February 20th, 2018. Grab-N-Go Dinners will be offered from 5pm – 6pm. You will be able to order your meal in a future newsletter.
Keep reading for important dates and events!
LOOKING AHEAD
Autumn quarter ends on December 15th, and Winter quarter starts on January 3rd.
Class of 2018:
Class of 2019:
- Elective Bidding Information Sessions will be offered on 1/13 @ 12pm, 1/17 @ 5pm, 1/21 @ 12pm, and 1/22 @ 5pm. All are 1 hour sessions that will be offered in-person and via Skype for Business. You are required to attend one session to prepare to bid on spring quarter electives.
- Winter quarter core classes make-up sessions are on January 16th & February 20th, 2018
Class of 2020:
- Finance Jump Start is on December 16th & 17th, 2017
- Winter quarter core classes make-up sessions are on January 16th & February 20th, 2018
- The last session of MGMT 510 is on March 25th, 2018
Upcoming Events
- Career Management Workshop, In-Depth Networking with Jaymin Patel, Friday, October 6, 5:30-7:30pm in Shansby Auditorium (Arrive at 5pm for a light dinner). RSVP on Foster Jobs
- MBAA Board Meeting, Sunday, October 8, 9:30am-12:30pm in PACCAR
- 2019 Seahawk Watch Party - Sunday, October 8, 12:30p @ Douglas Forum
- Evening MBA Club Fair, Monday, October 9, 5-6pm in Anthony's Forum
- In the Know (Class of 2020) – Monday, October 9, 5-6pm in DEM 333 (drop in session)
- Career Management MBA Fall Forum, Tuesday, October 10, 5 – 7pm, Anthony’s Forum
- 2017 Business Career Fair, Wednesday, October 11, 2 – 6pm, HUB Ballroom. For a list of employers, download The Fairs App or find the list here
- Global Business Center, Study Tours Info Session for the China/Japan and Israel trips, Wednesday, October 11, 12:30 – 1:20pm in PCAR 394 or 5-5:50pm in PCAR 492
- C4C Foster 5k, Sunday, October 15, 9am at PACCAR
- Career Management Workshop, Create Your Brand Essence - follow up session for the Class of 2020, Monday, October 16 or Monday, October 30 in PACCAR 393 5-5:50 pm. RSVP on Foster Jobs
- Global Business Center, India Global Consulting Info Session (Class of 2018 & 2019), Monday, October 16 12:30 – 1:20pm in PCAR 394 or Wednesday, October 18 5-5:50pm in PCAR 456
- Evening MBA Coffee Break, Monday, October 16, 7:35 – 7:55pm, Anthony’s Forum
- Leaders to Legends featuring Endre Holen, Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company, Wednesday, October 18, 7:15 – 8am breakfast, 8-9am speaker. RSVP Here.
- Career Management Workshop, Go Beyond Strategic Interviewing, Wednesday, October 18, 5-5:50pm in Shandby Auditorium. RSVP on Foster Jobs
- MBAA Foster Forum, Wednesday, October 18, 5-5:50pm in PACR 490
- MBAA #OneFoster Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, October 21
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
2017 Net Impact Conference, October 26 – 28, 2017 in Atlanta, GA at the World Congress Center. The cost is subsidized by the Career Management Center and the Dean’s Office. To learn more about the once-per-quarter funding available from the Career Center, visit this link. The Dean’s Office will provide up to $300 for the first 30 students. There are 3 spots left, and you must sign-up here to be included. For more info from fellow MBA students, contact Rachel Hester or Emma Roberts, Co-Presidents, Net Impact club and Class of 2018 Full-time MBAs.
See the entire MBA Current Student Events calendar, the Career Management Calendar, the Evening MBAA Calendar, and the Full-time MBAA and Club Calendar.
General Announcements
Foster has two Lost & Found locations for items left behind such as water bottles or notebooks:
MBAA
MBAA Board Meeting - Sunday, October 8, 9:30a-12:30a @ PACCAR
2019 Seahawk Watch Party - Sunday, October 8, 12:30p @ Douglas Forum
Evening Club Fair - Monday, October 9, 5-6 p @ Anthony's Forum
Foster 5k - Sunday, October 15, 9a @ PACCAR
#OneFoster Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, October 21, 9:30 a @ PACCAR
Have you joined the MBAA? It's your in to all things MBA outside the classroom and it's the group that puts on events like many of those above. Learn more and join here.
Check out the Club Fair on Monday, October 9th at 5 pm where you can learn about many organizations available to you as an MBAA member.
Connect with full time and evening students at the #OneFoster scavenger hunt.
Class of 2019 - Watch the Seahawks with your classmates this weekend!
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