A Message from Sigrid
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Leadership opportunities in the form of MBAA and MBA Club first-year representative positions are available now. I want to encourage all of you to consider running for one of these roles.
Whether you pursue a formal or informal way of contributing, what can you do to make the MBA experience for all students even better?
Have a good week,
Sigrid Olsen
Director of Student Affairs - Full-time MBA Program
Weekly Events
See the entire MBA Student Events calendar and the MBAA Club Calendar.
PLANNING AN EVENT?
If you are planning a club event, the MBA Program Office and Foster School have lots of resources available to you. The best place to look is the Student Events Guide on the Current Students Website. It has info on finding a venue, finding funding, serving food and alcohol at your event, and more.
If you would like to request a room please use the Student Event Room Request Web Form.
If you can't find what you need or have any questions, contact Matthew Unruh.
Academic Announcements
ELECTIVES & REGISTRATION
Registration Deadlines for Autumn Quarter
- Late add period: A late registration change fee of $20 will be assessed to add a course.
- Late Course Drop Period: October 11-November 14. Use of Annual Drop required and a $20 Fee is assessed plus possible Tuition Forfeiture.
- Tuition due October 13.
CLASS OF 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Winter Quarter Elective Bidding Coming Up
Elective course bidding begins October 24. Please see the Elective Registration Calendar for important dates regarding Winter quarter bidding and registration.
To prepare for bidding, we recommend that you complete the following:
CLASS OF 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Core Class Tutors Available
If you would like to work with a 2nd-Year MBA student for tutorial assistance with your core classes, please contact Sigrid.
Programs & Projects Fair
Wednesday, October 17, 12:30-1:20pm, Anthony’s Forum
Lunch Provided
Come see the many ways you can specialize your academic plan to fit your career goals. Representatives from Foster and other UW graduate programs will be here to talk over lunch.
Programs include:
- Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Global Business Center: Global Business Certificate
- Consulting & Business Development Ctr.: Board Fellows Program
- Center for Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Leadership Fellows
- Net Impact Service Corps
- Jackson School of International Studies
- Evans School of Public Policy and Governance: Non-Profit Management and International Development Certificates
- MBA Program Office: Independent Study Opportunities
Fellowships & Financial Aid
Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
GFIS works with current UW graduate students, helping them identify and locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition and conference travel. Students can visit GFIS during drop-in advising hours, schedule individual appointments, or request information by email. Drop-in hours are Mondays from 1:30-2:30pm and Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. For more information, go to this link.
2017/18 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Info Session
FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies. Students from all UW departments and professional schools are encouraged to apply. FLAS Fellowships are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Graduate-level FLAS Fellows receive $18,000 tuition and $15,000 living stipend for the full year fellowship. See their website for info session dates. The application for 2018/19 FLAS fellowships opens October 31, 2017.
Foster School, UW, & Seattle Business Community Announcements
FOSTER SCHOOL
Check out the entire Foster School Events Calendar.
“Let’s Talk” Drop-In Consultations & Support for Students
The UW Counseling Center provide free consultations and support for students on Tuesdays from 2-4pm at the Ethnic Cultural Center and Wednesdays 2-4pm at the Q Center (HUB 315). These sessions are free, confidential, no appointment is needed, and no topic is off limits.
Flu Shots Available at Hall Health Center
Flu shots are now available at Hall Health Center. The center is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Bring your Husky Card and your insurance card with you. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Check out the entire University of Washington Events Calendar. |
