A Message from Sigrid

Happy Monday!

At this point you all should have registered for Spring quarter; however, please know you still have the option to add classes to your schedule over the next few weeks. See below the list of electives that have space available and email mbaregis@uw.edu to request an add code. We will be managing the wait lists and distributing add codes for electives through March 16.

As we enter week 9 of the quarter, where deadlines for final deliverables are looming and exams are coming up, I’d like to remind you to practice good self-care, manage your time well, and be supportive of each other. Towards that end, I’d like to give a shout out to the Healthcare and Biotechnology Club and the MBAA for offering the Power of Meditation workshop this last week and providing us with tools for good self-care.

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.

• [OiB, GBA, MBAA]: International Ally Training
• Monday, Feb. 26, 12:30-1:20pm, PCAR 392
• [MBAA]: Foster Forum
• Tuesday, Feb. 27, 12:30-1:20pm, PCAR 390
• Full-time MBA Coffee Break
• Thursday, Mar. 1, 10:15-10:35 am, Anthony's Forum
• Class of 2018: Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop for F-1 Students
• Thursday, Mar. 1, 12:30-1:20 pm, PCAR 392

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.

ELECTIVES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Spring Quarter Elective Classes with Openings Still Available:
Please email mbaregis to request a space in any of the following classes.

ACCTG 510 A/B: Financial Statement Analysis
BECON 579 A/B: Applied Global Macroeconomics
ENTRE 509 A/B: Foundations of Entrepreneurship
ENTRE/MKTG 555 A/B: Entrepreneurial Marketing (very limited spaces)
FIN 560 A/B: Investments (very limited spaces)
FIN 560 C/D: Investments (limited spaces)
MGMT 509 A/B: Managing in a Global Environment (very limited spaces)
MGMT 548 A/B: Deal-Making in High Velocity Ventures
MKTG 505 A/B: Advanced Marketing Strategy
MKTG 515 A/B: Pricing Strategies & Tactics
MKTG 515 C/D: Pricing Strategies & Tactics
MKTG 556 A/B: Advertising & Promotion Management
MKTG 556 C/D: Advertising & Promotion Management
MKTG 560 C/D: Marketing Research
MKTG 566 C/D: Digital Marketing
MKTG 570 A/B: International Marketing
MKTG 579 A/B: Consultative Selling
OPMGT 550 A/B: Project Management
OPMGT 550 C/D: Project Management
OPMGT 579 A/B: International Supply Chain Management

WORKSHOPS

Class of 2018 F-1 International Students: Optional Practical Training Workshop
A representative from UW International Student Services will be joining us to discuss the Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunity you have to gain work-authorization for one year following graduation. Plan to attend this important session to learn the details about how this program works and how to apply.

Workshop date: Thursday, March 1
Time: 12:30-1:20pm
Location: PCAR 392

GRADUATION CEREMONY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

International Students: Guest Visa Support Letters
Are studying on a visa and have international family members planning to attend the graduation ceremony on June 9? If so, the MBA Programs Office can draft a letter confirming your enrollment and pending graduation from the program to support their visa applications. Email mbaweb to request a letter.

ISS also has some tips for strengthening their applications.

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.

Board Fellows Information

Would you like to serve on a local non-profit organization’s Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 academic year? Come to one of the Board Fellows Program Info Sessions and learn more about how to apply your course work and professional experience to a great local non-profit organization!

All MBA students are welcome to attend any of the info sessions. Note: students must be enrolled for the duration of the 2018-2019 academic year in order to be eligible to apply for the Board Fellows Program.

The student online application will be open Today, February 26 through April 2, 2018.

Winter Quarter 2018

• Today, February 26, 12:00-12:45pm (Parrington Hall #309 Denny Forum)
• Today, February 26, 4:45-5:30pm (Parrington Hall #309 Denny Forum)
• Wednesday, February 28, 12:30-1:15pm (Paccar Hall, classroom 393)
• Wednesday, February 28, 5:00-5:45pm (Paccar Hall, classroom 394)
• Tuesday, March 6, 12:30-1:15pm (Paccar Hall, classroom 294)

Spring Quarter 2018

• Monday, March 26, 5:00-5:45pm (UW Foster Classroom TBD)
• Wednesday, March 28, 12:30-1:15pm (UW Foster Classroom TBD)

Staff contact
Keisha Jackson | lnjacks@uw.edu   
Assistant Director, Consulting and Business Development Center

Field Study Opportunities for Spring Quarter

Class of 2018- Field Study Sponsor/Student Reception Tuesday, February 27 in Douglas Forum
Field Study is the opportunity 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. MBA students are encouraged to attend this event to learn more about the projects and make connections with the sponsoring companies. If you choose to move forward, you will form a team of 4-5 students and apply for the Field Study project(s) you are interested in (no more than 3 per team). If your team is selected, you will work on the project spring quarter and you will earn 4-credits (BA578). You will be charged tuition accordingly. Field Study projects fulfil a practical experience requirement. These projects are open to the class of 2018.

Please use this link to RSVP for the reception. For more information please contact Jen Bauermeister.

Scholarship Information

2nd-Year Scholarships – Application Period Begins March 1
Watch for an email to come to you Thursday which will provide you with the link to apply for a 2018-19 continuing student scholarship. You will need to complete 2 online applications: the first is a general application on which you indicate that you are applying for MBA student scholarships and upload your resume; the second has questions specific to various MBA scholarship opportunities which will help us match qualified students to funds. The MBA specific application includes several short essays regarding your career goals, community activities, examples of leadership, and why you believe you should be selected as a scholarship recipient. Students who already have a guaranteed second-year scholarship and/or NRD must also complete the application so that we can match you to appropriate funds.

The application for MBA scholarships will be available through April 15, 2018. While there is no priority if you submit the application early, it is important to complete the application process by the priority deadline of April 15. Another step that domestic students (i.e., US citizens and permanent residents) should take is to file the FAFSA, even if you don’t think you will have need. If you’ve already done so, great! If not, you can still do this important step. 

For more details about the scholarship award process, visit the Resources page of the Current Students website and open the "Scholarships and Financial Aid" section. Questions? Please direct them to mbaschol@uw.edu.

TheWashBoard.org

As we approach the opening of our scholarship window on March 1st, we also want you to be aware of opportunities outside of the MBA Program Office. One of the sites you may want to explore is TheWashBoard.org. According to their site, “TheWashBoard.org is committed to increasing access to scholarships and financial aid for Washington students. Launched in 2010, theWashBoard.org, a free, web-based scholarship matching clearinghouse for Washington residents and students, serves as a simple and central scholarship search and application resource.”

http://www.thewashboard.org

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

Foster School, UW, & Seattle Business Community Announcements

FOSTER SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Check out the entire University of Washington Events Calendar.

Husky Seed Fund
If you have an idea that enhances the UW student experience, we’ve got the funds to make it happen. The Husky Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 for you to pursue your passions and bring your projects to life. At the same time, you will develop your leadership and project management skills with support from the Husky Experience Student Advisory Council (HESAC). Examples of previous projects have included the The Vulnerability Collective and Husky Adapt.

Information Sessions & Application Writing Workshops
·         February 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Gerberding 142
·         March 1, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Allen Research Commons Green A

Eligibility
·         All UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students from any campus are encouraged to apply
·         Applications can be individual or team-based
·         All team members must be in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.5)
·         Project must include a UW faculty or staff member mentor

Dates
·         Applications open 2/14/2018
·         Initial application due 3/12/2018
·         Semi-finalists will be contacted on 3/28/2018 and invited for interviews

Apply here:  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/seedfund/348345
Visit https://www.washington.edu/strategicplanning/husky-seed-fund/ for more information. Feel free to email seedfund@uw.edu with any questions.