A Message from Sigrid
Spring quarter bidding is the theme of the week!
2nd year MBAs are finished with the bidding process and 1st years are about to begin the process tomorrow. If you have any questions, please email me or make an appointment using the scheduling link.
Please see the information below for next steps and have a good week!
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.
- ALL MBA Foster Forum
- Tuesday, Jan 30, 12:30-1:20 pm, PCAR 390
- MBAA VP Officer Info Session
- Thursday, Feb. 1, 12:30-1:20 pm, PCAR 390
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 INFORMATION
Class of 2019: Round 2 Spring Quarter Elective Pre-registration Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Pre-registration bidding for spring quarter electives begins for Class of 2019 MBAs on Tuesday, January 30 at 8:00am. Bidding closes on Sunday, February 4 at 10:00pm.
Spring Quarter Bid Point Allotments for Class of 2019:
- 50 points for 8 credits (maximum number of credits that you can be awarded via bidding)
- 25 points for 4-6 credits
- 15 points for less than 4 credits
Instructions for Bidding:
Classes not available to you because you will not have completed the required pre-requisites and/or they will conflict with your core schedule:
- OPMGT 550 Project Management – Pre-requisite: BA 502
- OPMGT 579 International Supply Chain Management – Pre-requisite: BA 502
- BECON 579 Applied Global Macroeconomics – Pre-requisite: BECON 501
- ACCTG 510 Financial Statement Analysis – Conflicts with BA 502
ALL MBAs: Elective Bidding Results Available Friday, February 9
Bidding results will be available on Friday, February 9 at 8:00am. You will be able to access your results via the Pre-registration Bidding Portal using the same process that you utilized for bidding. You may request additional elective classes beginning Monday, February 12 at 8:00am by emailing mbaregis@uw.edu.
Class of 2018: Program Spotlight – SAVE THE DATE!
Field Study Meet and Greet on Tuesday, February 27 in Douglas Forum
Field Study is the opportunity for 2nd year MBAs to consult on an MBA-scoped project at a company vetted by Foster for academic credit. Companies will be invited to this career-fair style event to introduce their Field Study projects, and speak with prospective students. You are encouraged to attend this event to learn more about the projects, and to make connections with the sponsoring companies. If you choose to move forward, you will then form a team, and your team will apply for the Field Study project. Your application will be reviewed by the company and they will select one team per project. These 4-credit projects will run during spring quarter and you will earn a practical experience activity.
PLANNING TO GRADUATE AT THE END OF WINTER QUARTER 2018?
Applying for Graduation
If you are planning to graduate at the end of the quarter (Winter 2018), you should file for graduation no later than March 9, 2018. You need to complete the Master's Degree Application on the Graduate School website to file for graduation. If you would like to do a degree check to determine where you stand with regard to your degree requirements, send a request to mbaregis@uw.edu and we will send you an update.
Foster School, UW, & Seattle Business Community Announcements
FOSTER SCHOOL
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Available
For the second year, the Accounting Department is hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site in Mackenzie Hall (Room 132) from now through the tax filing deadline in mid-April. The site will be staffed by UW MS Tax students, who will prepare free tax returns three days a week through the tax deadline in April. The site will operate Mondays and Wednesdays 4-7pm and Fridays 12-3pm. All volunteers are certified by the IRS. Anyone who earns less than $66,000 per year is eligible (although the site does turn away some people with especially complex tax issues).
Last year, in our inaugural 2017 on-campus VITA campaign, student volunteers provided tax assistance to 700 taxpayers in King County. In addition to receiving adept tax assistance, these taxpayers also received tax refunds of approximately $1 million. New this year, the UW site is equipped to prepare tax returns for international students.
If you’d like to get your taxes done, stop by anytime with your social security card (or a copy of it) and any tax forms you’ve received. No appointment necessary!
Check out the entire Foster School Events Calendar.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
The UW Counseling Center and Hall Health - Let's Talk
What Is Let’s Talk?
The UW Counseling Center and Hall Health are starting a pilot project, and connecting with the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) and the Q Center to offer drop-in consultation with a counselor. Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students with support from experienced counselors from the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center, without an appointment. Counselors hold walk-in hours at two sites on campus.
Talking with a counselor can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are:
- Free
- Confidential
- No appointment necessary
Is Let’s Talk the right choice for me?
There is no wrong reason to seek counseling through Let’s Talk, the Counseling Center, or Hall Health Center. However, Let’s Talk is an especially good fit for students who:
- Are not sure about counseling and wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor
- Are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor
- Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through
- Have a concern about a friend and want some thoughts about what to do
For more info, go to: https://www.washington.edu/counseling/services/lets-talk/
Scholarship: The Judith M. Runstad Wells Fargo Washington Women’s Roundtable Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one woman each year who is aiming to advance their career in technology, innovation, business, engineering, health, and/or real estate. You must be entering into or currently enrolled in an eligible graduate-level or continuing education program at the University of Washington and show a commitment to the community. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $4,000-$6,500. This scholarship is now open – see details here. The deadline is February 12, 2018.
Check out the entire University of Washington Events Calendar. |
