September, 2008 Archive

“2008 MBAA Corporate Visit at TD Ameritrade”

September 19th, 2008 by president in Events

     This event’s date has been confirmed!!! 

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10825 Farnam Dr, Omaha, NE 68154
Friday, November 14, 2008
6 pm to 7.30 pm

The MBAA would like to invite MBA students at UNO to participate in
MBAA Company Visit to TD Ameritrade on November 14, 2008. This event will be
an excellent opportunity for students to expand their business network
and to learn about the TD Ameritrade, listed as one of “Forbes 2007 Best
Big Companies” and rated the”2007 best Web browser- based online broker”
by Barron’s. The event will include:

* Company tour of its facilities and operations by company
representatives They will also provide insights into Ameritrade’s
corporate culture and work philosophy to give MBA students exposure to a
new industry and the company.

* An in-depth presentation by one of the senior directors of TD
Ameritrade on its marketing strategy, followed up by a Q&A session.

* An introduction into the unique problems TD Ameritrade has faced in the financial crisis of 2008, and its strategies to mitigate risk and keep its business model viable, followed up by a Q&A session.

* After an appx end time of 7.30 pm, a social gathering will be held at
the Ice House (on the NW corner of 108th & Maple, next to La Mesa’s)
to discuss and digest the evening’s information about the
company and its industry in an informal setting. Student are free to
attend this gathering and leave when they wish. Ameritrade’s company
representatives are also invited to attend if they wish.

The event is limited to only 30 students. Please RSVP as soon as
possible on the MBAA website. The event will be on a “first come first
serve” basis.

To RSVP: Fill in the necessary information on the RSVP form, and
click “Send Message”. You will receive a confirmation message.


2008 Welcoming Party at the CBA Dean’s House

September 7th, 2008 by president in Events

Invitation to all CBA Graduate Students and Professors

Hello fellow students, professors,

It’s time to get into the swing again for Fall classes. To greet new and current students alike, the MBAA has coordinated a welcoming party, to be hosted by Dean Lou Pol and wife Janet. Janet and Lou have again graciously offered to host this gathering at their house. Free food and drinks will be provided. This will be a great chance to meet the Dean, CBA professors, and fellow students for a relaxing evening.

Date and Time: Friday, September 12, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 11 pm
Location: Lou and Janet Pol’ house — 14520 Burdette Street (Go to 144th & Blondo, head west on Blondo street, turn onto the first street on the right, and then turn onto the second street on the right. The Pol’s
house is the second one on the left side of Burdette Street)
Food: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Vegetarian Dogs on the grill, a few salads and desserts will also be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring additional side dishes.
Drinks: Bottled Water, Soda, and other drinks.

*All MBA, EMBA, MACC, MECON, other CBA graduate students, and CBA professors are invited to attend! In order to have an idea of how many will attend, please RSVP at the MBAA website: www.unombaa.org.   Please be sure to sign the attendance sheet for auditing purposes. There will also
be a sign up sheet for students interested in becoming MBAA officers. The weather may be cold,so be sure to dress accordingly.

Questions:  Contact us via the RSVP page on the MBAA website.

Regards,
UNO MBAA Officers