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By Maria Leegard, on August 30th, 2010
Registration for fall quarter ends this Friday, September 3rd. If you have not already done so, please register today! Register by September 3rd and you will be entered into a drawing for a free laptop computer or free fall textbooks!
You may register online through the student portal or by contacting your Academic Advisor directly.
GU Online - http://students.msbcollege.edu/portal/gu-portal/
MSB Online - http://students.msbcollege.edu/portal/msb-portal/
BVU Online - http://students.utahcollege.edu/portal/
By Maria Leegard, on August 30th, 2010
 Amber Reeves - Dean of Students Remember, the last day to withdraw from an early fall quarter course with a “W” is Friday, September 3rd, 2010.
Any student who drops a course after that date will receive a failing grade in the class. If you plan to withdraw from one of your courses, please contact the Education Department before September 3rd.
By Maria Leegard, on August 30th, 2010
 Lesley Farnham - Director of Career Services The end of the quarter is just a few weeks away and so is the next Career Services workshop! Whether you are currently looking for new opportunities or just brushing up on your job seeking skills, please join us for a 30 minute Elluminate on Interviewing: Dress for Success. The workshop starts promptly at 12:00pm (CT) on Wednesday, September 15.
To access the session follow this link (note it will only work just prior to the session starting) -https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008435&password=M.4F57E76A3C4B8D16439944800BB01E. If you are not able to attend the workshop live, contact your Career Services Advisor to obtain a link to the recording.
Here is a list of workshops that some of the residential campuses are offering in the near future:
To view a list of these workshops, and additional training opportunities in the future, go to http://students.msbcollege.edu/career-services/job-fairs/gumsb/. We hope to see you at one of the workshops!
By Maria Leegard, on August 23rd, 2010
Lesley Farnham - Director of Career Services Thomas Stuck, a graduate from the online MBA program, recently had the opportunity to record a video testimonial of his experience with Minnesota School of Business. To see Thomas’ video along with testimonials of other graduates, go to
http://www.globeuniversity.edu/about-us/media-room/videos/alumni-video-2.aspx.
We are also pleased to announce that four of our recent graduates have obtained employment in their chosen career fields!
Ed Springman recently started at Mid Country Bank as a Loan Document Processer. He obtained this position through Accountemps-A staffing agency that the Career Services Department suggested he get in touch with.
Amanda Schreiber recently started at Doherty Staffing Solutions as a Payroll Specialist.
Courtney McClimon will be starting at William Mitchell as an Office Clerk.
Allison Kulas will be starting at Bosch Law Office as a Legal Receptionist. After bringing Allison’s resume on an employer visit with Bosch Law Office, she was hired a week later.
Are you looking for a job? The Career Services Department can assist you with resume revisions, interviewing tips, networking advice, job leads, and more. Get in contact with your Career Services Advisor today!
By Maria Leegard, on August 16th, 2010
Amber Reeves - Dean of Students Registration for fall quarter starts today! Registration through the Student Portal will be available to you until Friday, September 3rd, 2010.
This quarter we will be giving away a new laptop computer to one lucky student who registers by Friday September 3rd!
Registration is on a first come - first serve basis. The earlier you register, the earlier you will be able to ensure that you are reserving a seat in the classes you need to achieve your educational goals!
We understand that your time is valuable, and as a result, we have reviewed each of your files and developed a list of recommended courses for fall quarter. This list is based on your program requirements as well as future quarter course availability. If you wish to register for courses other than those recommended, please contact a member of the education department to discuss how this may affect your ability to progress toward graduation.
Remember to check the student portal this week to clear any account holds that may prevent you from registering.
By Maria Leegard, on August 16th, 2010
Lesley Farnham - Director of Career Services Congratulations to Ed Springman who recently obtained employment at Mid Country Bank as a Loan Document Processor. The position was offered to him through Accountemps- a staffing agency that focuses primarily on the Accounting industry that we suggested Ed connect with. Registering with a staffing agency can be a great way to get your foot in the door and build experience with a company in your chosen field of study. To view a list of staffing agencies, scroll to the bottom of http://students.msbcollege.edu/career-services/websites/career-links/. Congratulations Ed, we wish you the best of luck in your new position!
Also, don’t forget that the next Career Services workshop is on tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17th! Whether you are currently looking for a new opportunity or just brushing up on your skills, join us for a 30 minute workshop on Interview Etiquette. The session will start promptly at 6:00pm.
To access the session, follow this link on the 17th (note it will only work 30 minutes prior to the session starting) - https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008435&password=M.A1A350D033245DCC5DA73AFB3BEAB8
We look forward to having you in the session with us!
By Maria Leegard, on August 9th, 2010
Amber Reeves - Dean of Students Congratulations to Cheryl Fernandez! Cheryl won a free laptop computer by registering for Early Fall Quarter classes during priority registration.
Student’s who register for Fall Quarter classes between August 16th and September 3rd will be entered into another drawing for a NEW laptop computer. The drawing will be held during the third week of the Fall quarter (only active students at the time of the drawing will be eligible to win). All students who register between those dates will also be entered to win FREE books for the Fall quarter.
By Maria Leegard, on August 9th, 2010
Lesley Farnham - Director of Career Services Check out the new GEN-Online-Alumni group on Facebook! On this page you will regularly find valuable tips, tricks, tools, job postings, events and more related to your job search. You can also use this site to connect with other members and alumni of the Globe University/Minnesota School of Business/ Broadview University community. To join the group, visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137801189583021&ref=ts.
GEN also has several groups available to join on LinkedIn. Linked in is a networking site that can be a valuable tool in expanding your professional network. To access the groups, click on the URL’s listed below and sign in to your account. Don’t have a LinkedIn account? Go to www.linkedin.com and fill out the form titled “Join LinkedIn Today”.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1904391
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Alumni
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1045377
Globe Education Network Career Services
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2160920
Please remember to always stay professional when visiting these pages. Also, keep in mind that approximately 70% of all jobs are found through some form of networking. Take advantage of the social networking tools available to you through GEN and become an active member of these groups today!
By Maria Leegard, on August 2nd, 2010
Lesley Farnham - Director of Career Services Joining a professional association is a great way to network and meet people within your chosen field of study. Did you know that you can often get discounted memberships to these organizations just for being a student? There is a professional association for almost any career field you can think of, and you can join at any time. Here is a list of a few groups that are out there:
Once you join an association, be sure to get involved so that you get the most out of your membership. If you have any questions about the benefits of joining a professional association, contact your Career Services Advisor today!
By Maria Leegard, on August 2nd, 2010
Amber Reeves - Dean of Students If you believe you are nearing graduation, please contact your academic advisor to make sure you are taking the correct courses to complete your degree. Early Fall quarter graduates will receive emails from the education department with the graduation date and application.
For those of you who intend to graduate in the fall 2010 or winter 2011 quarters, please let your advisor know so they can ensure you have met all requirements for your degree.
Online graduates are welcome to participate in the commencement ceremony, which is held in conjunction with the Richfield campus. Online staff and faculty will also be attending the Richfield graduation ceremony.
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