From: Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience
Date: August 27, 2018
Subject: The Weekly Rundown - EMBA 8.27.18


The Weekly Rundown

August 27, 2018
Club Announcements are all in the "Announcements" section towards to bottom of the email. Make sure that you are clicking on the links so that you don't miss out on great programming. I am aware that there were some issues with the link last week. I have included (and tested) last week's link with this week's. 

Student Program Office

Reminder: 2nd Year students, you need to bring your student ID to all meals at Sammy's. If your card is not working when swiped at Sammy's please email us at spo@rice.edu.

1st Year Meals

There is no class this weekend.


2nd Year Meals

For those taking weeknight electives
Day Date Time Location
Monday 8/27/18 5:00pm-6:15pm Sammy's
Tuesday 8/28/18 5:00pm-6:15pm Student Commons/Executive Commons
Wednesday 8/29/18 5:00pm-6:15pm Sammy's
**NO FARNSWORTH PAVILION TONIGHT**
Thursday 8/30/18 5:00pm-6:15pm Student Commons


EMBA 1st Year Representative Election Process

Statement of Intent is due Friday, August 31st by 11:00pm

Nomination voting will open on Monday, September 3rd and close on Saturday, September 8th.
  • Statements of Intent will be posted for the class to read on Monday, September 3rd and a link will be sent so that you can access them
  • Voting will open 8:00am on Monday, September 3rd
  • Voting will close 6:00pm on Saturday, September 8th
Voting for Class Representatives will open on Monday, September 10th and will close on Thursday, September 20th
  • Links and instructions on how to vote will be sent out on Monday September 10th by 12:00pm (Noon)
  • Voting will close 6:00pm on Thursday, September 20th

1st Year Representatives will be announced on Friday, September 21st at lunch

Remember, submit your Statement of Intent here.

Board Fellows (First Year Students Only)

Applications are due Sunday, September 2nd. If you have any questions, please email boardfellows@rice.edu.


Directories

Wondering who that classmate is? Saw somebody at an event and you want to know a little more about them? Find them in the Class Directories.


Business Information Center Holiday Hours

Day Date Hours
Friday 8/31/18 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9/1/18 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 9/2/18 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Monday 9/3/18 Closed (Labor Day)

 

Fall Events

Check out a list of our Fall Events
 

SPO Office Hours

Day  Date Hours
Monday 9/3/18 Closed (Labor Day)
Tuesday - Thursday 9/4/18-9/7/18 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9/6/18 6:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday 9/7/18 Closed. Even Super Heroes need a break.

 

Have Questions?

Contact us at spo@rice.edu
 

Jones School Registrar

Add/Drop Deadlines*

 
Weekly Courses
MBA & Professional MBA - Evening
Term(s) Add/Drop Deadline Credits
1 Friday, August 31, 2018 1.5
1-2 Friday, August 31, 2018 3.0
2 Friday, November 2, 2018 1.5

Bi-Weekly Courses
Professional MBA - Weekend & Executive MBA
Term(s) Add/Drop Deadline Credits
1 Friday, September 7, 2018 1.5
2 Friday, November 2, 2018 1.5




*For non-standard term courses, the course changes must be made prior to the first class meeting


Need Advising?

Maria Johnson, Director of Advising, Registration & Records, is happy to meet with you. To make sure that she is able to meet with you be sure to schedule an appointment. There are phone and in-person meeting options available.


Have questions?

Check out our CampusGroups page or email us at jgsbregistrar@rice.edu.

Rice Business Global

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

Room: 218

Please join Rice Business Global to learn more about the upcoming elective opportunities abroad that will be taking place over the Winter break this year. We will provide an overview of the itineraries and discuss the academic and cultural experience in depth.

For those who cannot make it, the session will be recorded.

*Lunch will be provided so please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Events

Wednesday, August 29
Start End   Event         Location
11:30am 12:15pm Rice Business Global Elective Lunch & Learn Room 218
Wednesday, September 5
5:30pm 7:30pm Building a Champion: The 2017 Houston Astros Jones Graduate School of Business
Thursday, September 6
5:30pm 8:00pm Family Partio McNair Hall, Woodson Courtyard
Thursday, September 13
5:00pm 6:30pm War Games McNair Hall, Room 312
Saturday, September 29
8:00am 1:00pm Jones Gives Back Volunteer Day TBD

The Weekly Happy

EVENT

Family Partio

clock Thursday, September 6, 2018
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location pinMcNair Hall, Woodson Courtyard, 6100 Main St. MS-531 , Houston, Texa 77005,
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Bring your spouse, significant other, children, the whole gang to Family Partio! There will be great food, a DJ, Caricature Artist, Balloon Artist, Face Painters, Bounce House, Train, and some adult beverages.

Welcome to the Jones School Family!
REGISTER