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A Message from Kara
Again this week I have included a lot of academic deadlines, announcements, and reminders. Please read the academic section carefully and don’t miss that we have added a fourth summer quarter elective. I am available to answer questions about graduation or help with planning your 2018 – 2019 elective courses. Feel free to set-up a time to speak in-person or over the phone scheduling an advising appointment.
A big thank you to the MBAA team and C4C reps who worked all year to plan events, hit fundraising goals, and organized logistics for Challenge for Charity Sports Weekend. For those of you attending - safe travels, have a blast, share some of your photos, and represent Foster well!
Best,
Kara
Kara Fichthorn
Director - Evening MBA Student Affairs
 High-Priority 
Class of 2018:
□ Info about graduation attire added below! The Graduating Student Survey in which you request tickets for your guests has closed. We are now reaching out to those whom have not filled it out.
Class of 2019:
□ If you plan to take Summer electives, send in your registration request by emailing mbaregis@uw.edu. The deadline to register is June 25 (a few days after classes start), but seats are filling up and so it is not advisable to wait. Note: there are only eight seats left in Entrepreneurial Finance (ENTRE 557; FIN 557: 4-credits).
□ Get ready for Autumn 2018 Elective Pre-Registration Bidding! Bidding opens for your class on Tuesday, May 1 at 8am and closes on Sunday, May 6 at 10pm. The Autumn Course Schematic is posted, and the 2018 – 2019 Year at a Glance was emailed on Monday, 4/16. The Global Business Forum themes have been updated as well!
□ Based on requests from members of your class, the Peer Mentor program has been extended to allow members of your class to apply to be a Mentor. Email Kara for the application details.
Class of 2020:
□ The Peer Mentor Application is open and closes on Monday, May 23 at 11:59pm! Consider giving back, helping out, and joining the Peer Mentors as we prepare to welcome the incoming Class of 2021.
□ If you plan to take Summer electives, send in your registration request by emailing mbaregis@uw.edu. The deadline to register is June 25 (a few days after classes start), but seats are filling up and so it is not advisable to wait. Note: there are only eight seats left in Entrepreneurial Finance (ENTRE 557; FIN 557: 4-credits).
Academic Announcements
Second Half Only Elective Courses for Spring 2018 Quarter
If you are enrolled in a second half of the quarter only course, please refer to the list below for the specific start date for each course. If you need to drop one of these courses, please send your request to mbaregis@uw.edu as soon as possible but no later than the specific deadline outlined below to avoid late fees and tuition forfeiture penalties.
- Drop deadline: April 29th at 11:59pm
- MGMT 548 C/D: Deal-Making in High Velocity Ventures - begins April 23rd
- Drop deadline: May 6th at 11:59pm
- BCMU 579 C/D: TED Talks - begins May 1st
- MGMT 509 C/D: Managing in a Global Environment - begins May 3rd
- MGMT 548 A/B: Deal-Making in High Velocity Ventures - begins May 2nd
- MKTG 579 A/B: Consultative Selling - begins May 2nd
Please include the following information in your drop request to mbaregis@uw.edu:
- Your Name
- Student ID Number
- Course SLN
- Course prefix, number and section of the course(s) you want to drop
- Date of first class
Graduation Information
- You must file to graduate if you are completing your degree this Spring 2018 quarter. The application is open now and closes on June 1, but there is no reason to wait!
- Academic attire (cap and gown) is required for the Graduation Ceremony. You may either purchase your attire via the University website or from a Foster Alumni. If you elect to obtain your attire through an alum, please notify Jenny Forbes in the MBA Program Office.
Graduation is on Saturday, June 9 - here is an overview of the day’s activities:
- The UW Graduation Ceremony will run from 1:30 – 4:30pm at Husky Stadium (doors open at 12:30pm). Tickets required for both students and guests. Sign-up for tickets from May 2 – 20 via the UW Ceremony website. Most MBA students skip this ceremony; however, the choice is yours.
- The Foster Graduation Reception will be from 4 – 6pm in Paccar Hall. The reception will include hosted food and drink service. Heavy appetizers and 2 drink tickets. No entrance tickets needed and all are welcomed.
- The Foster Graduation Ceremony runs from 7 – 9pm at Meany Hall on the UW campus (students MUST arrive by 6pm and doors open for guests at 6:15pm). Guests must have tickets. See below for more info:
Tickets for your guests to the Foster Graduation Ceremony:
Students can request 4 tickets via the Graduating Student Survey, but are guaranteed 3. Students do NOT need a ticket for themselves. Kids only need a ticket if they need their own seat. Once the deadline of 4/15 passes and all students have had an opportunity to fill out the survey (and we will be checking!) tickets will be distributed. After this has happened the MBAA will run a ticket exchange.
The Summer 2018 Quarter Electives are Finalized!
To request Summer courses email mbaregis@uw.edu. Registration requests will be handled on a first come-first served basis. Confirmed courses are:
- Entrepreneurial Finance (ENTRE 557; FIN 557: 4-credits) taught by Professor Lance Young from June 19 – August 14 every Tuesday from 6 – 9:30pm
- Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce (MGMT 579: 2-credits) taught by Professor Dr. James D. Carter from June 18 – July 16 every Monday from 6 – 9:30pm
- Marketing of Innovations (MKTG 579 A/B: 2 credits) taught by Dan Turner from June 20 – July 18 (July 4th Make-up on Thursday, July 5) every Wednesday from 6 – 9:30pm
- Examining Corporate Fraud (ACCTG 579 B: 2-credits) taught by Professor Nancy Pasternack from July 19 – August 17 on Thursdays from 6 – 9:30pm
Electives for the Autumn 2018 Quarter
The Course Schematic is posted for the Autumn 2018 quarter so that you can start planning!
Update on Angel Investing from Jill Pimentel, Assistant Director, Buerk Center:
I know that many of you may be interested in the ENTRE 579 Angel Investing class and have heard some rumors about its future.
As of right now, we are searching for a new instructor to teach for the 2018-2019 year. We strongly hope that we can find one and be able to offer the course for next year.
In terms of timeline, I thank you in advance for your patience as it is a bit unclear when we’ll secure the course (pending finding a fit for the position). Please bid on your classes as you normally would. Expect future updates from me if the class will be offered – it could be as early as May or as late as August. If we cannot find an instructor in time, we will send out a message formally letting you all now.
I will keep you posted with future developments! Thank you for your understanding and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Questions? Contact Jill: 206.685.5669 or jpiment@uw.edu
Class Canvas Pages: EVEMBA2018, EVEMBA2019, EVEMBA2020
Keep reading for important dates and events!
Upcoming Events
- Career Management Workshop, Cultivating Executive Presence, Wednesday, April 18, 5 - 5:50pm in Paccar 393. RSVP on Foster Jobs
- Leaders-to-Legends with Leslie Jackson Chihuly, President Chihuly studio/Workshop and Chair Seattle Symphony Board of Directors, Wednesday, April 25, 7:30am – 9am in Anthony’s Forum. RSVP here.
- Peer Mentor Workshop #5: Innovation Challenges and External Case Competitions, Monday, April 30, 5 – 6pm in PCAR 393. RSVP Here.
- Career Management Workshop, Changing Careers as a Working Professional, Wednesday, May 2, 5 - 5:50pm in Paccar 393. RSVP on Foster Jobs
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Current opportunity: PSBJ’s Women of Influence – Lytle Enterprises Scholarship - $7,500
In 2006, the Puget Sound Business Journal and Chuck and Karen Lytle joined forces to create the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Women of Influence-Lytle Enterprises Scholarship Fund. The Women of Influence Awards celebrate the leadership of women in the business world and in the larger community. To be a Woman of Influence, one must evidence not only leadership and achievement in business and in the community, but also be a mentor to other women. This scholarship puts money behind that message. This scholarship will enable a woman of potential to develop her leadership and business acumen in a local graduate school of business. In addition to providing financial support toward the scholarship winner’s education, the members of our stellar and prestigious Women of Influence advisory board will make themselves available to mentor her, providing her with a truly powerful launching pad.
Scholarship Amount: $7,500.00
Number of Awards: 3
Application Due Date: April 23, 2018
Two additional $1,000 awards will be provided to semi-finalists
For more information:
http://www.washboard.org/ScholarshipDetails/Seattle+Foundation/2018-2019/PSBJs+Women+of+Influence+-+Lytle+Enterprises+Scholarship
LOOKING AHEAD
Spring quarter ends on June 8
Graduation is on June 9
Summer quarter starts on June 18 and ends on August 17 (A-term starts on June 18 and ends on July 18 and B-term starts on July 19 and ends on August 17)
Class of 2018:
Class of 2019:
- Pre-Registration Elective Bidding for the Autumn 2018 Quarter opens for your class on Tuesday, May 1 at 8am and closes on Sunday, May 6 at 10pm. Bidding results will be released on May 11, and we will take additional elective registration requests for your class starting on May 14 at 8am by emailing mbaregis@uw.edu
- Spring quarter core class make-up session for the Monday night section of BECON 501: Global Economics is on Friday, May 25. Grab-N-Go dinner will be served.
Class of 2020:
- Requests for Autumn 2018 Quarter elective classes will be accepted from your class on Monday, May 21 at 8am by emailing mbaregis@uw.edu. Requests prior to this date and time will be discarded.
- Spring quarter core class make-up session for Managerial Accounting and Marketing will be on Friday, June 1, 2018. Grab-N-Go dinner will be served.
- 2nd Year Case Competition is from Friday, September 7 to Saturday, September 15. The 7th from noon to 6:30pm and the 15th all day are mandatory. The days in between are self-directed preparation, however, to fully support your team it is recommended you are available.
See the entire MBA Current Student Events calendar, the Career Management Calendar, the Evening MBAA Calendar, and the Full-time MBAA and Club Calendar.
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