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MBAUPDATE
MBA Program, Loyola Marymount University
FIRST FRIDAY EVENT IN THE
SOUTH BAY THIS WEEK
The MBASA would like to invite all
MBA students to the final First Friday
of the semester. It will take place
this Friday, December 3, at Towne
on 1140 Manhattan Avenue in
Manhattan Beach. The phone
number there is 310.545.5405. The
event will run from 5:30 p.m.-8:00
p.m. Appetizers Provided, Guests
Welcome!
CLOSED CLASSES FOR SPRING
The following classes for Spring 2005
are closed: MBAB/C/G 677, MBAC
613, MBAC 660, MBAC 664, MBAC
613, MBAF 620, MBAF/H 625. Note
- there are 2 spots left in MBAH 617
and MBAH 622.. If you would like to
be put on the wait list, email Maria
McGill at mmcgill@lmu.edu.
If you have been advised by Maria
McGill, you can now register for
Spring 2005. Remember – Maria
clears you – but you have to go to
PROWL or ROAR to register.
THREE NEW GRADUATE
ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR SPRING
There are now three graduate
assistantship positions available for
Spring 2004; one in Student Housing,
one in Intercultural Affairs, and one in
the School of Education/Technology.
Total earnings would amount to
$5000 to $7000 each. They each
require 20 hours work per week. If
you are interested, email your
resume to Chake Kouyoumjian,
Director of Graduate Admissions at
ckouyoum@lmu.edu.
WE NEED YOUR CLOTHES!
Until November 29 the MBASA
representatives will be in the Lobby
between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. to
receive your donations for Clothes
the Deal, an LA organization that
provides workplace-appropriate
clothing to unemployed individuals
November 29, 2004
attempting to enter the workforce.
Last year we collected over 2,000
items from our students, alumni,
faculty, staff and friends. Several
students ran mini-drives at their
companies, condo complexes, book
clubs, etc. This is a great way to
clean out your closet to make room
for holiday gifts and help someone get
a job. Don’t forget to ask your
coworkers, family and friends for stuff
as well.
We will provide tax receipts. Rose
Celera, Philanthropy VP for the
MBASA would like to hear from any
students interested in helping with the
drive. She needs people to help
collect, sort and count the clothes that
are donated. Any time you can give
would be greatly appreciated and
goes to a great cause. Contact Rose
at rosemariecelera@yahoo.com.
DISCOUNT FOR EARLY
REGISTRATION FOR GOLF EVENT
The 10th Annual LMU MBA Alumni
Golf Classic will take place on
Monday, April 18, 2005, at Coyote
Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. This
will be our third year at this fabulous
course. We have special early-bird
signup discounts --- $155 for LMU
MBA students and $175 for guests.
This offer is good through December
22. After that date, it will be $175 for
LMU MBA students and $195 for
guests. The price includes a BBQ
lunch, golf, cart, awards dinner, oncourse competitions, tee gifts – and
great networking. If you want to sign
up with a credit card call the MBA
Office at 310-338-2848. Otherwise –
mail us a check.
is generated by tee sponsorships, the
raffle and auction of donated items.
Many of the items in the raffle and
auction last year were donated by MBA
students.
The 10th Annual LMU MBA Alumni Golf
Classic will take place on Monday,
April 18th at Coyote Hills in Fullerton.
That seems like a long way away – but
many of you work for companies that
are able to make donations if
approached before the end of the
calendar year. We would be happy to
receive donations of any of the
following: sports equipment, clothing
(with or without company logos), golf
balls and other golf items, gift baskets
with your company’s products, food
items (non-perishable), wine, gift
certificates for restaurants, hotels,
timeshares, spas, massages, etc.
Airline tickets are very popular – as are
hotel/condo/timeshare
accommodations at vacation spots as
well as sports memorabilia.
The MBA Office can provide you with
LMU’s Tax ID number – just call 310338-2848 or email Ann Marie Nuno at
anuno@lmu.edu.
SPRING AND SUMMER 2005 GRADS
FILE NOW
If you are due to complete your degree
requirements at the end of Spring or
Summer 2005, you need to file with the
Registrar. You can download the
degree application form at
http://registrar.lmu.edu/forms/pdf/De
gree_Application.pdf .
SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE AT
HTTP://MBA.LMU.EDU/MBASTUDEN
TS/STUDENTS.HTM.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Each year, the LMU MBA Alumni Golf
Classic raises money for scholarships
for MBA students. This fall, we were
able to award over $30,000 in MBA
Alumni Fund scholarships, due to the
success of the 2004 event.
Most of the money raised at the event
SEND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
TO OUR NEXT INFOSESSION
There will be an Information Session
for the MBA Program on Thursday,
December 2, at 5:30 p.m. in U Hall
ECC 1857. If you refer a
friend/coworker/family member who
enrolls – you get a great logo gift!
RING FOUND IN H 107
A ring was found in Hilton 107 on
Sunday, November 21. It was turned
over to Campus Public Safety in
Daum Hall.
HILTON TREE LIGHTING
Dr. John Wholihan, Dean of the
College of Business Administration,
would like to invite you to join other
students, faculty, staff and neighbors
as we light the Christmas tree in the
Hilton Lobby on Wednesday,
December 1. Between 5:30 – 5:30
p.m., enjoy cookies, hot chocolate
and cider, live music and a visit from
Santa. You are welcome to bring
your kids as well!
MBA CAREER SERVICES NEWS
Nissan North America has a
Financial Analyst position
available. Responsibilities include
coordinating the operating expense
budget and financial approval of
purchase requisitions, supporting
NMAC's budget model, income tax
forecasting, and other financial
analysis/projects; Run budget model
to prepare annual budget and
monthly forecasts; Update the model
for actuals, lease and retail run-off
curves, loss provision rates, interest
rates and revenue yield assumptions;
Develop variance analysis to budget
and prior forecast; Support
development of 5-year mid-term
plan; Work closely with Treasury to
update budget model for any new
ABS deal structure; Provide reports
to Tax department to assess tax
forecast. Qualified candidate must
have a firm understanding of
financial concepts related to financial
statements and basic accounting
principles. Excellent analytical skills
are required to be able to understand
the budget model calculations and
variances. Must have a minimum of
three years of related professional
level experience. Bachelor's degree
in finance or accounting. MBA or
CPA preferred. Must have strong
communication skills and an
advanced knowledge of Excel
spreadsheet applications. Hyperion
experience a plus. If interested,
send resumes to Randy Kleinstick,
Manager, Budgeting (and Hiring
Manager!) at kleinsr@nmac.com.
UBS Financial Services Inc. invites
you to a panel discussion expressly
for professionals who may be
exploring career transitions. The
focus will be on the New Financial
Advisor Development Program and
opportunities for experienced
Financial Advisors that may want to
learn more about the firm. Date:
Thursday, December 9. Time:
6:00-8:00 PM. Place: The Regent
Beverly Wilshire (Burgundy and
Bordeaux Room), 9500 Wilshire
Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
You will hear from Financial Advisors
with various industry backgrounds, as
well as alumni from some of the
nation's most prestigious business
and law schools. Panelists will share
their insight and perspective on:
Career transitions, Keys to building a
successful wealth management
practice, the global capabilities of
UBS. Be sure to bring your friends
and colleagues who are in transition
or looking for next-step career moves.
Reservations are required. Space is
limited. RSVP and send resume to:
kevin.j.brady@ubs.com and also
include where you heard about this
event. Must be eligible to work in the
United States to attend.
Director Application Development &
Support (email
vanovejc@moffitt.usf.edu ). Note
that this position may begin
immediately and is in San Francisco.
Moffitt Cancer Center (San
Francisco http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/about_moffi
tt/index.asp) is a NCI recognized
Comprehensive Cancer Center. A
PMO office is being setup and there
is a requirement for Project Managers
(4-5 at different levels). Requires
3yrs of implementing package
solutions & data conversions for s/w
companies or consulting companies;
evidence of delivering projects within
budget & schedule; excellent planning
capabilities including use of tools;
Experience of working in a customer
focused environment; Experience in
Project Mgmt methodologies; PMI
Certification (desired); Good
understanding of
technology/architecture; Excellent
analytical, written & verbal
communication skills; Self-starter,
self-motivated with strong leadership
skills; Ability to communicate with biz
& tech users at all levels; vendor
relationship mgmt; Understanding of
full development lifecycle of complex
application. Should have healthcare
experience, biotech experience, or
research/education environment
experience. Please self screen based
on requirements and send resumes
directly to John Vanover, Interim
CONNECTIONS …
WEBSITE FOR MBA STUDENTS HAS
BEEN MOVED TO
HTTP://MBA.LMU.EDU/MBASTUDEN
TS. BOOKMARK FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE!
LMU MBA MERCHANDISE
AVAILABLE IN THE MBA OFFICE
The 50/50 grey mid-weight sweatshirts
featuring the embroidered
(navy/burgundy) LMU l MBA logo on
the upper left are only $20. White tee
shirts (100% cotton) featuring the new
logo LMU l MBA (in red and gray) are
$8. Also on sale are the polo shirts available in chili red or white. They are
terrific shirts and a great buy at $20!
We have a great selection of sizes in
almost every item from S – XXL. We
also have metal license plate frames in
brass or silver for $12. The caps are a
steal at $6!! Cash or checks are
preferred but we can also accept
VISA/MC. You can also order online
through acteva.com.
If you have your own (or a family)
business that you would like to
advertise to other students in the
MBAUpdate – please email Dr. Katz at
rkatz@lmu.edu.
For those of you involved with small
businesses, Angel Barragan, an LMU
MBA alum and member of the MBA
Alumni Board, would be happy to assist
you with “’free’ business checking
accounts and other discounted
business related services.” Angel can
be reached at
angel.barragan@bankofamerica.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO …
Frank Klutka who just started his job
as Institutional Sales Associate for
KeyBanc Capital Markets. Key Bank,
the parent company, is the 10th largest
investment bank in the U.S. Frank first
found an internship at the firm through
the MBA Career Services Office and
this led to the permanent position.