Week of: February 11, 2008

Bauer College Calendar

Spring 2008 Academic Calendar

Mar. 17-22: Spring Break

Mar. 21: University closed

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Bauer Career Center

Spring 2008 Schedule of Events

www.bauer.uh.edu/career

do you have suggestions/requests for the new building?

If there is something specific you would like to see in the new Cemo Hall or in renovations to Melcher Hall, let us know by emailing buildingcomments@bauer.uh.edu. All comments will be considered as plans are finalized.

boren scholarships from iie for 2008-2009

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2008

The Institute for International Education Boren Scholarships and fellowships provide opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to learn less commonly taught languages while studying in regions of the world critical to U.S. interests but underrepresented in study abroad and for graduate students to add international and language components to their education. Language training is in Arabic, Central Asian Turkic languages, Hindi/Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Persian/Farsi, and Eurasian languages.

Applications and more information are available online at www.iie.org/nsep.

do you need research help?

Did you know that the UH Library has a special librarian just for Business and Economics? Loretta Wallace can recommend journals, books, and databases. Contact her for a personalized one-on-one research session or visit the library website for more available services.

bauer classifieds

Notice: The Bauer College of Business does not allow posting in Melcher Hall except on public bulletin boards. As an alternative, students may post electronically to the Bauer Classifieds at: http://www.bauer.uh.edu/classifieds

on campus recruiting

Employers interview students of all majors for internship and full-time, career-level positions on campus every fall and spring semester. If you intend to submit your resume to any of the employers that will be conducting first round interviews on campus this semester, remember that you have to register with University Career Services, the main career center at University of Houston. Please visit their website at www.career.uh.edu or call them at 713-743-5100.

Looking for an Internship?

Then join the Bauer Internship Program!

How to get started: Complete the student-facilitated orientation on CD (at the Bauer Career Center reception desk).

study abroad fair and scholarship session

The Office of International Studies and Programs is pleased to invite you to the Study Abroad Fair and Scholarship Session for Spring 2008.

Scholarship Session - Wed., 2/6, 11 am to 2:30 pm, UC, Pacific Rm 90

Study Abroad Fair - Thurs., 2/7, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, UC Arbor (lower level)

Map your academic success this semester

Maximize your Academic Potential (M.A.P) by learning:

Time Management
Effective Note Taking Skills
Memory Tips
Test Taking Strategies

MAP workshops are offered in partnership with Learning Support Services, a full-service office providing tutoring, learning strategies counseling, and academic workshops funded by student service fees.

Spring 2008 MAP schedule

Tues., 2/12, 4-5 pm, rm 256 MH

Wed., 2/27, 4-5 pm, rm 256 MH

Wed., 3/05, 4-5 pm, rm 256 MH

bba basics information session

New Pre-Business students are encouraged to attend the BBA Basics information session on Friday, February 15th from 1-2 pm. Check in at 262 Melcher Hall. A building tour is also offered from 12:30-1 pm.

National society of hispanic mbas scholarship program

DEADLINE: april 30, 2008

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanics pursuing an MBA. Over $1 million in financial assistance was awarded in 2007.

Eligibility:

Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Be of Hispanic heritage
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a bachelor's or master's degree or have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a bachelor's and 2 years of full-time work experience
Be a current NSHMBA member

Click here for more information and to apply.

Texas conference for women scholarships

DEADLINE: june 1, 2008

The Texas Conference for Women will award financial scholarship to 6 Texas women pursuing higher education in Texas. A $5000 scholarship will be awarded in each of the following career categories: The Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Math and Science, Public Service.

Click here for more information and to download an application.

houston electrical league Internship / scholarship

deadline: february 18, 2008

The Houston Electrical League (HEL) is pleased to announce the 2008 Summer Intern Scholarship Award Program. Junior and Senior Business majors from the Bauer College have the opportunity to work in the Houston electrical industry for 12 weeks during the summer of 2008.

Selected applicants will be interviewed by the HEL Scholarship Committee on February 22, 2008 at Bauer College.

Summer Internship: $7760 = $2000 award + 12 week internship @ $12/hr (40 hrs/wk). Interviewed students will also be considered for a scholarship of up to $2000. Operations Management and CEI students are highly encouraged to apply.

eligibility requirements:

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the University of Houston with a declared major in the College of Business
Internship: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Scholarship: Minimum 2.75 GPA
Applicant must have completed 60 or more hours by the end of the Spring 2008 semester.
Applicant must be a US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US.

how to apply:

Interested students should email scholar@uh.edu to request application materials. All required documents must be completed and returned by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2008, to the Bauer Scholarship Office, Dean's Suite, 350 Melcher Hall.

required documents:

Essay of 500 words or less describing why the applicant needs this internship/scholarship
Official UH transcript
Faculty recommendation letter
Current resume
Photograph of applicant (head shot)

Office of Undergraduate Business Programs
(713) 743-4900
BBA@uh.edu

Bauer Career Center
(713) 743-4590
BauerCareers@uh.edu

Bauer College MBA Office
(713) 743-0700
HoustonMBA@uh.edu

Bauer College EMBA Office
(713) 743-4700
EMBA@uh.edu

Bauer College Scholarship Office (713) 743-2770

scholar@uh.edu

NEW OFFICE LOCATION - 3rd floor, Dean's Suite

NEW FAX - 713-743-4622

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