From: Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience
Date: February 18, 2019
Subject: The Weekly Rundown - Evening 2.18.19


The Weekly Rundown

February 18, 2019

Student Program Office

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1st Year Meals

Day Date Time Location
Monday 2/18 5:00pm - 6:15pm *Student Commons* (updated)
Wednesday 2/20 5:00pm - 6:15pm Sammy's
Monday 2/25 5:00pm - 6:15pm Sammy's
Wednesday 2/27 5:00pm - 6:15pm Sammy's
*meals are not provided for Communications workshops
  

2nd Year Meals

Day Date Time Location
Monday 2/18 5:00pm - 6:15pm *Student Commons* (updated)
Tuesday 2/19 5:00pm - 6:15pm Student Commons
Wednesday 2/20 5:00pm - 6:15pm Sammy's
Friday 2/22 7:30am - 8:30am Student Commons
Friday 2/22 12:30pm - 1:30pm Outside classroom
Saturday 2/23 7:30am - 8:30am Student Commons
Saturday 2/23 12:30pm - 1:30pm Outside classroom
Monday 2/25 5:00pm - 6:15pm Sammy's
Thursday 2/28 5:00pm - 6:15pm AFC
Saturday 3/2 6:30am - 7:30am AFC
Saturday 3/2 12:30pm - 1:30pm AFC

Don't forget that the Farnsworth Pavilion is available for you to sit and eat with your classmates on Sammy's days unless otherwise noted above.

 

SPO Office Hours

Day  Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 6:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday Closed. Even Superheroes need a break.

 

Have Questions?

Contact us at spo@rice.edu

Jones School Registrar

Tutors

You can schedule a session with a tutor through the online link or through the Tutoring Section under the Registrar tab in CampusGroups.

 

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.

The Career Development Office

Join Us to Connect with Actively Hiring Employers at the Spring Networking Reception!

If you are a first year who has completed the on-campus recruiting process for internships OR a second year student who has completed the on-campus recruiting process for full-time positions, we welcome to attend our Spring Networking Reception on Feb. 25th! We’re adding new employers almost every day and are well on our way to having over 25 employers recruiting and eager to connect with Rice MBAs seeking opportunities. For more details on the employers and to RSVP, log on to OWL-Careers and view the Spring Networking Reception under the “events” tab. *If you plan on attending, please be sure to register by TODAY to have your resume included in the resume book that will be distributed to employers*

List of currently registered employers:
  • Altos Energy
  • Bechtel
  • Envent
  • Goose Society of Texas
  • HCA Healthcare
  • HP
  • KPISOFT
  • Majors and Mondragaon
  • McChrystal Group
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Rice Management Company
  • Shell Ventures
  • Slalom Build
  • SpencerStuart
  • Stewart Title
  • Tally Energy
  • Veritasts
  • Zensar
Log on to OWL-Careers

 

Job Postings and Upcoming Events

 

Job Postings on OWL-Careers

  • McKesson--Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy
  • FTI Consulting—MBA Senior Consultant*
  • SpencerStuart—Associate, Industrial Practice

NOTE: positions with * indicate permanent work authorization required
 

Upcoming Events

  • 2/19 McKesson Information Session for 2nd Years, Position Posted in Owl Careers
  • 2/25 Spring Networking Reception, 1st and 2nd Years Seeking Jobs/Internships, Posted in Owl Careers

Don’t forget to check additional job board resources like RelishMBA and MBAExchange, linked on our Campus Groups resources page.

 

Have Questions?

If you have questions on any of the career activities above, please contact jgscdo@rice.edu.

Events

Monday, February 18
Start End   Event         Location
5:00pm 6:00pm MBAP-E Class of 2020 Dean's Forum with Dean Andrews McNair Hall - Room 218
Tuesday, February 19
6:15pm 10:00pm Wright Fund Open Class 318
Thursday, February 21
6:00pm 8:00pm Partio TBD
Friday, February 22
12:30pm 1:30pm MBAP Evening Class of 2019 Forum with Dean Andrews TBD
Saturday, March 2
6:30pm 9:30pm Mardi Gras Super PCF Valhalla
Sunday, March 10
2:00pm 6:00pm Rice Business Bridge Club McNair Room 126 & Executive Commons
Thursday, March 14
6:00pm 8:00pm Partio TBD
Saturday, March 16
5:30pm 8:30pm Spring Fling Woodson Courtyard/AFC
Sunday, March 17
9:00am 2:00pm Second Annual JGSB Owlympics McNair Hall
Saturday, March 23
8:00pm 12:00am Rice Business Gala 2019 Houston Zoo
Thursday, March 28
5:30pm 7:00pm International Partio TBD

Announcements

Lunch Colloquium Slides 2.18.19

 

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MBA Gala - Early Bird Tickets

Early Bird tickets for the annual MBA Gala are officially on sale and are only $60! You have until February 22nd to buy tickets at this price before they go up by $20 so don't forget to buy them early. Register on Campus Groups now!

 

Foreign Insights with Georgia Ambassador to the US, David Bakradze

When: Tuesday, February 19
Where: Baker Institute for Public Policy

Join Rice University’s Master of Global Affairs for a conversation with David Bakradze, Ambassador of Georgia to the United States.

Ambassador Bakradze will give remarks on regional security challenges and its implications on US-Georgia strategic relations from 5:15-6:15 pm. A reception will follow in the in the Baker Institute foyer.

This is a free event. Please use the link to register for the event.

 

Washington’s Farewell: The Founding Father’s Warning to Future Generations

When: Tuesday, March 5th
Where: Baker Institute for Public Policy

Featured Speaker, John Avlon (Senior Political Analyst, CNN) will describe the significance of President George Washington’s Farewell Address. At this event, Avlon will speak on how US leaders have drawn inspiration from Washington’s Farewell Address.

A book signing will follow the presentation. Please use this link to register for the event.

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