HOT SCOOP

Last Chance to Register!

The last day to register for winter quarter is January 10. This is the last day to add or drop classes, adjust your grading options or finalize closed class registrations.

HEY SENIORS

Planning to graduate at the end of summer or fall 2000? If so, you need to apply for graduation by February 1. Graduation Packets are available in the Registrar's Office.

CLUB CORNER

Marketing Club: In conjunction with the Transportation/Logistics course, there will be a plant visit to United Parcel Service either on February 2 or 9. For more information, contact Rex Toh at rextoh@seattleu.edu

FAREWELL TO RICK

On January 7, Rick Cranford is leaving his position as customer service coordinator for the Albers School to pursue a new challenge with King County as an intern in their solid waste division. Rick will be around on a temporary basis until his replacement is hired.

INTERNATIONAL STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

CHINA....FRANCE...SPAIN...ITALY...JAPAN...BRAZIL

Are you interested in exploring any of these countries through study abroad opportunities? If your answer is yes or even maybe, you should attend the following events.

International Study Opportunities, February 2, noon-1 pm in Pigott 416.

Paul Milan, Co-director of SU's International Studies Office, will discuss exchange and study abroad options for business students.

The Jesuit China Program, January 24, 4:00-5:00 pm in Pigott 416.

Tom Steinbugler, S.J. will be on campus to discuss this unique program designed specifically for business students. He will be giving a brief power point presentation and answering questions about the program. This exchange program is designed to allow students to apply their SU financial aid to the tuition costs in China.

New Venture Plan Competition

Seattle University's Entrepreneurship Center is sponsoring its 2nd annual competition in conjunction with the 3rd annual competition at the University of Washington.

• Opportunity to develop a business plan

• Receive feedback from experienced mentors

• Develop networks

• Experience the entrepreneurial challenge

• Win prizes and money (UW prize is $25,000 for first place)

SU Application is Due on January 14. SU written plans are due on April 7. The Seattle University competition is open to all SU students and alumni.

For information on business plan competition and workshops:

http://www.seattleu.edu/asbe/ec/workshops or ec@seattleu.edu or (206) 296-5730

IS A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN YOUR FUTURE?

If you are planning to pursue an MBA or another business graduate degree in the next few years, you might consider taking the Albers School GMAT prep classes. Tuition is $260 and includes an official GMAT guide and an option to purchase GMAT PowerPrep software at 25% discount. For more information call (206) 296-5638

Seattle Classes:

Friday and Saturday, January 28, 29 and February 5

Friday-5:30 to 8:30 pm, Saturday 9am to noon, 1 to 4 pm

Bellevue Classes:

Saturday, February 12, 19, 26 and March 4

9 am to 1 pm

CAREER SCOOP

The Future of On-Campus recruiting is here...

The Albers Placement Center in conjunction with the Career Development Center and Alumni Relations is pleased to announce the launching of SU's E-recruiting web site.

• Apply for jobs online

• Post your resume for employers

• Schedule interviews

To access e-recruiting, go to http://www.erecruiting.com.  Your personal account is already set to go; all you need to do is enter the following information: Username = your SU ID number, Password = your birthdate

If you have any questions, contact laysons@seattleu.edu

Project View Program

Project View is an IBM Diversity recruitment program, offering Latino, African American, Asian, Native American and persons with disabilities an opportunity to explore IBM's national career options. The program is open to US citizens or nationals, permanent residents, refugees, asylees or those authorized to work under the provisions of the US immigration law.

The program is open to students graduating between February 1999 and August 2000. Selection is based on work experience and overall academic achievement. Openings are available for students majoring in business. For more information check the IBM web site at www.ibm.com/whywork

$CHOLAR$HIP$

The Bellevue Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants. Award: $250 to $1,000 cash scholarships, one each of the Becker CPA and CMA review courses, one Rigos CPA review course, $500 tuition on Gearty Fox review course. (Students may apply for cash and/or review courses. Each scholarship recipient will receive only one award). Deadline: postmarked by January 24, 2000. Applications: available in Pigott 318.

State Farm Companies Foundation Exceptional Student Fellowship. Fellowships available to current full-time juniors or seniors majoring in an area of business. Applicants must have significant leadership in extracurricular activities, 3.6 GPA, nominated by SU faculty or staff, currently enrolled, and are a US citizen. Award: $3000. Deadlines: Last day to request application material is February 1. Applications are due to State Farm by February 15. Applications: available at www.statefarm.com, or e-mail Nancy.Lynn.gr30@statefarm.com or call (309) 766-2039/2161. Application brochures are also available from the Albers School main office in Pigott 318.

DATES TO REMEMBER

January 10 

Last day to add, drop or adjust Winter Quarter Registration

January 17 

Martin Luther King Day-No Classes, University Closed

January 24 

Beijing Exchange Program Information Session, 4 pm, Pigott 416

February 1 

Albers Majors Fair, 11:30-1:30, Paccar Atrium

February 2 

Study Abroad Information Session, noon, Pigott 416

February 18 

President's Day Observed-No Classes, University Closed

February 21-24 

Advising Week

February 25 

Advance Registration for Spring Quarter Begins

March 2 

Last Day to Withdraw from classes for Winter Quarter