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    People with tight budgets sure could use a celebration in beautiful restaurant

    FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER - RESERVATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!

    Thanksgiving dinner is a tradition that can really stress out an already stressed budget. We all know friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family members that are going through tough times and are struggling to make ends meet, and it's time that they got some uplifting news. CRAVE Restaurants and local community service organizations are partnering to provide an exciting opportunity for working families this Thanksgiving.

    The owners and staff of CRAVE have generously offered to feed a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner to those who are going through tough times but would really appreciate a great meal on Thanksgiving in an outstanding restaurant. We are choosing to work with our community partners who also hold a prosperity belief that offering people tools to lift themselves to a better place is the best way to help those who are trying to keep their heads above water. Today our tool is a random act of kindness for a family that could sure enjoy a FUN experience.

    Thanksgiving Day: November 26, 2009 CRAVE will be serving 500 people in two shifts:

    11:00am-1:00pm (250 people) and 1:00pm-3:00pm (250 people)

    Location: The newest CRAVE restaurant, located in the Shops at West End, St. Louis Park

    CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION: 952.933.6500 reservations will be first come first serve and for more info: info@richchchicks.org

    Y-Buddies!

    Looking for another way to get involved on campus? Y-Buddies is a great way to do so!!

    Y-Buddies is a student run mentoring program through the University YMCA, located at 1801 University Ave. SE (right on Frat Row). We match college students with a student in 3rd-8th grade from a school in Minneapolis who could really benefit from a positive role model.

    Once matched, you are required to hang out with your "little buddy" one hour per week doing low-cost activities like going to a park, playing a game, watching a movie, etc. We also hold a seminar every Tuesday night from 6:30-8:00pm at the Y where we discuss community awareness issues and stuff that is going on in your buddy's life. Once per month there will be a big group event where all the big and little buddies will get together and go somewhere fun like the Science Museum, the Holidazzle Parade, or the Como Zoo.

    Y-Buddies is a really great way to gain leadership experience, make a huge difference in a child's life, give back to your community, and meet a bunch of cool people!

    We have attached an application; you can fill out and return to the YMCA. Once we receive your application we will call you to set up an interview. Our seminars have started, so get your application in ASAP! If you are unsure, come to a seminar to get a feel for what we're all about Seminars are from 6:30 to 8 pm (it doesn't always go the whole time) on Tuesday nights.If you have any further questions, email Y-Buddies@YMCAmpls.org


    Y-Buddies Application

    The Hartford Career Day

    The Hartford invites you to attend a Career Exploration Day. We invite you to see our office first hand and visit with an industry leader in insurance and financial services.Mingle with managers and participate in small group discussions focused on various business functions including finance, operations,customer service, IT, marketing and more. Resumes will be accepted at this event in consideration for future full-time and internship openings.

    Friday, November 6,2009

  • Registration 8:45 - 9:00am
  • Presentation 9:00 - 10:00am
  • Small Group Discussions and Tours 10:00 - 11:30


    • Woodbury Campus, 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

    To RSVP, email lynn.card@hartfordlife.com by Thursday, November 5, 2009 (Please include name, school and graduation date)


    WeSeed.com Competition

    You are invited to take part in our WeSeed Stock Pics College Contest,a contest just for college students, where students have the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship or weekly Visa gift card. The idea is simple; the stock market is all around you. The shoes you wear, the music you listen to, the car you drive it's everywhere. WeSeed.com's goal is to get students to take a look around their world and assess how the stock market affects the local economy and environment.

    Please navigate to the following link for the full details of the competition: WeSeed Stock Pics College Contest www.weseed.com/stockpics

    WeSeed is designed to teach students about the stock market through hands-on investing in virtual trading accounts, but with without any financial risk. WeSeed's mission is to simplify the stock market for the 100 million Americans who do not directly own a single share of stock. The site provides real-time stock data, simplified virtual trading, and comprehensive company and mini-market information, all while allowing for the collaboration in an online educational environment.



    American Cancer Society Volunteer Opportunities

    An abundance of volunteer opportunities are available to Women in Business members looking to get more involved in their community at the American Cancer Society. Anyone interested in offering their time to this great organization should contact Michelle Gitzen at michelle.gitzen@cancer.org for more information.


    Other University Organizations

    Diversity Networking Reception

    Presented by Target

    Come and join fellow diverse (students of color, GLBT students, women, and students with disabilities) undergradate students at a networking reception specifically focused upon diversity. Students who attend the event will ahve the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers across the Twin Cities metro who are interested in a diverse workforce.The reception is on November 19, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information regarding the event and how to register, see the PDF below.

    Diversity Networking Session Details


    Job Opportunities

    Entrepreneurial Marketing Internship

    ScrubSquared LLC is an entrepreneurial e-commerce firm selling medical uniforms to nurses, vets, dentists, and anyone else that is required to wear scrubs to work. It was founded at the Darden School of Business in Virginia and have since moved its Headquarters to Minneapolis, MN. ScrubSquared is currently looking to fill two internship positions as soon as possible. To apply for the position please submit resumes through the Carlson School's website.

    Marketing Intern: This position is for 3rd or 4th year undergrad students. The responsibilities include researching new markets, reviewing data collected from our sales and websites, and working with other ScrubSquared team members to help grow the company. The expected time commitment is 10-15 hrs/wk.

    ScrubSquared is an entrepreneurial environment so there is a very good possibility that this position will be exposed to every aspect of the business and what it is like to get an early stage company to the next level.

    They are looking to fill the positions as soon as possible. Feel free to contact Brett with any questions.


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    Advice on Professionalism

    Learn from author Ron McGowan on "How to Market Yourself".

    How to Market Yourself


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