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Volunteers Needed to Give Music Lessons
September 29, 2009 at 9:18 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Areo Saffarzadeh is a 1st year medical student at UC Irvine. He is working with a new program that gives free music lessons to children in the Illumination Foundation (who used to be homeless). They are looking for volunteers who can give music lessons. Very little experience is necessary. This is a 2 hour, one day per week commitment. If you are interested, please respond to Areo at areosaf@gmail.com and include your name and instrument in the subject line.
Have-A-Heart Volunteer Fair
September 29, 2009 at 9:17 am by Jeff Fulkerson
The Center for Service in Action, formerly the UCI Volunteer Center, will host the Have-A-Heart Volunteer Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at UCI Anteater Plaza. Join the collective effort to make a stronger and more positive community at UCI. Community service groups and agencies interested in offering volunteer and internship positions within UCI and Orange County will participate.
Contact: 949.824.3500 or volunteer@uci.edu.
Audeamus Journal
September 22, 2009 at 8:12 am by Jeff Fulkerson
As an honors student, you are eligible to submit to the UC-wide honors journal, AUDEAMUS, a multi-disciplinary journal for anything that can be reproducible on paper or the screen. You can review the past issues online as well as learn about our submission process at www.audeamus.ucr.edu. Don’t miss out, submit in Fall 2009!
Submit to Scribendi
September 22, 2009 at 8:12 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Scribendi is the Western Region Honors Council’s literary and fine arts publication. The Scribendi staff invite your submission of written work or arts for consideration for publication. An award of $250 is given for the best submission in each category. The deadline for submission is October 9, 2009.
Several UCI students have had their work published in Scribendi, and one even won an award, so send off those short stories, poems, or art languishing on your laptops!
The categories for submission are: Essays/Creative Non-Fiction | Poetry/Prose | Foreign Language | Short Fiction | Visual/Digital Art | Photography
The selection process is through a blind jury. To submit work, please go to www.scribendi.unm.edu.
Health Leaders Certification Program
September 21, 2009 at 1:08 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
The Health Education Center is offering their Health Leaders Certification Program this fall quarter. It earns 1.3 units of P/NP credit and is open to all students.
The Health Leaders Certification Program is a great opportunity for students who are looking to get involved on campus, become a leader, and promote health information to peers, Many of our participants become leaders in health-oriented clubs, return as a discussion leader for the class, or pursue more education in a health-related field.
Pre-registration is available through their website (www.health.uci.edu) and the class can be added on WebReg through September 23. After September 23, students can add the class by picking up an add card at the Health Education Center or attend our Information Session on October 7 at 3:00pm in Health Education Center (G319).
This class is a great way to get involved with promoting health in your community. If you have any questions regarding the class feel free to contact the Health Education Center at (949) UCI-WELL (82409355).
Hiring for Two Work Study Positions
September 15, 2009 at 3:39 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Are you looking for a part time job that doesn’t take up too much of your time? Do you have a Federal work study grant? Then we have the position for you! The CHP AND the Scholarship Opportunities Program are each looking for a work study student to work about 10 hours a week. Each position entails clerical work in the form of data entry, answering phone calls and assisting with student walk-ins, as well as other similar responsibilities. Both positions require schedule flexibility and the CHP requires the ability to work late afternoons. If you (or someone you know) would be great for this position, please contact Tanya Villegas. Email your resume and cover letter to tvillega@uci.edu as soon as possible. Positions start work during Week 1 of Fall quarter.
Business – Undergrad Research Assistant Needed
September 8, 2009 at 1:03 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Company Name: UCI Paul Merage School of Business
Company City: Irvine
Company Website: www.merage.uci.edu
Closing Date: October 2, 2009
Job Candidate: Undergraduate,graduate
Job Type: Part-time
Job Description:
Undergraduate Research Assistant Position working with a senior faculty member in the UCI Paul Merage School of Business. While the Merage School is relatively young, it has quickly grown to consistently rank among the top 10% of all AACSB-accredited programs. BusinessWeek places the School within its Top 50 national listing and specifically ranks faculty research and publications at #20. During the past decade, the School has earned Top 10 rankings both nationally and internationally for its Information Technology curriculum component. The Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations (CRITO) is one of the world’s leading think tanks on the impact of information technology on organizations and society, and on the management of information technology: http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/crito/
Job Requirements:
Candidates must be academically strong and have an interest in Information Systems and Strategy.
How to apply:
Email: dcpatric@uci.edu
Phone: 949.824.4950
Fall 09 Management Courses Opening Soon
August 28, 2009 at 1:43 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Attention UCI Students:
The Paul Merage School of Business will be lifting authorization codes (authorized code required) restriction for several of our undergraduate minor in Management courses that we are offering this upcoming fall quarter. Below is a list of the courses that will be open after 12:00pm on Friday September 18 during the Second Enrollment Period:
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Paul Merage School of Business |
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Management |
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Mgmt 30A PRNCPLS OF ACCTG I |
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Code |
Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38035 |
Lec |
A |
4 |
CHAO, M. |
MW 5:00- 6:20p |
DBH 1100 |
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38036 |
Dis |
1 |
0 |
STAFF |
W 6:30- 7:20p |
DBH 1100 |
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Mgmt 101 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE |
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Code |
Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38050 |
Lec |
A |
4 |
DREZNER, Z. |
MW 8:00-9:20 |
SE2 1304 |
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Mgmt 105 INTRO TO MARKETING |
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Code |
Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38061 |
Lec |
B |
4 |
KOLAY, S. |
Tu 7:00-9:50p |
SSL 140 |
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Mgmt 109 INTRO MANAGRL FIN (Prerequisites) |
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Code |
Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38070 |
Lec |
A |
4 |
SUN, Z. |
TuTh 12:30- 1:50p |
MSTB 118 |
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Mgmt 141 INVESTMENTS (Prerequisites) |
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Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38170 |
Lec |
FN |
4 |
WANG, W. |
MW 9:30-10:50 |
SE2 1304 |
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Mgmt 155 BRAND MANAGEMENT |
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Code |
Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38215 |
Lec |
MK |
4 |
LETOURNEAU, D. |
MW 2:00-3:20p |
SE2 1304 |
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Mgmt 158 MICROMARKETING |
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Code |
Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38225 |
Lec |
MK |
4 |
HAYNIE, S. |
M 3:00-5:50p |
MSTB 226 |
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Mgmt 160 INTRO BUS & GOVT |
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Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38235 |
Lec |
PP |
4 |
DANLEY, S. |
MW 5:00-6:20p |
SE2 1304 |
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Mgmt 174 DATABASE MGMT & APP |
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Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38280 |
Lec |
IS |
4 |
CHOUDHARY, V. |
Tu 4:00-6:50p |
MPAA 120 |
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Mgmt 190 BUSINESS OF MEDICIN |
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Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38400 |
Lec |
HC |
4 |
TREASURYWALA M, |
Th 7:00-9:50p |
SE2 1304 |
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Mgmt 190 ADVERTISING &COMMUN |
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Typ |
Sec |
Unt |
Instructor |
Time |
Place |
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38401 |
Lec |
MK |
4 |
MANCUSO, R. |
W 7:00-9:50p |
SSL 140 |
Course Descriptions:
30A Principles of Accounting I (4). First in a series of two introductory-level courses in accounting theory and practice. Emphasis on financial accounting concepts including the corporate financial statements, their content and interpretation, and the impact of financial transactions upon them. Management 30A and Economics 25 may not both be taken for credit.
101 Management Science (4). Concepts and methods of management science, which applies mathematical modeling and analysis to management problems. Topics include linear and integer programming, project scheduling, inventory management, queuing analysis, decision analysis, and simulation.
105 Introduction to Marketing (4). Basic marketing concepts; discussion of the role marketing plays in modern society. Topics: industrial and consumer marketing, promotion, distribution, and pricing theory.
109 Introduction to Managerial Finance (4). Basics of financial administration. Capital budgeting, cost of capital, cash budgeting, working capital management, and long-term sources of funds. Provides a basic understanding of issues and techniques involved in financial decision making. Prerequisites: Mathematics 2B and Management 30A. Management 109 and Economics 134A may not both be taken for credit. Formerly Management 186.
141 Investments (4). Foundations of investment management. Theory and empirical evidence related to portfolio theory, market efficiency, asset pricing models, factor models, and option pricing theory. Students are expected to combine market research results and electronic information sources to create optimal investment strategies. Prerequisite: Management 109. Management 141 and
Economics 132A may not both be taken for credit.
155 Brand Management (4). Introduction to issues in planning, implementing, and evaluating brand strategies, relevant theories, models, and tools for the making of brand decisions; application of these principles.
158 Micromarketing (4). Develop marketing plans for specific retail locations and neighborhoods based on past purchases and demographics. Retail site selection, product category management, promotion management, shelf space allocation, targeted advertising. Hands-on experience with Retail Sales Analysis and Geographic Information Systems software.
160 Introduction to Business and Government (4). Introduces undergraduate students to the study of public administration. Designed for those expecting to take further courses in the field or considering a public service career.
174 Database Management and Applications (4). Query, manipulate, and understand data and learn about leading edge applications for databases. Database fundamentals including entity relationship design, creating database tables, normalization, and data querying. Contemporary applications of databases using case studies. Applications include data warehousing, data mining.
*Please note that MGMT 130 Accounting minor courses are not open to non-Accounting minors.
Undergraduate Programs
The Paul Merage School of Business
University of California, Irvine
MPAA Suite 226
949.824.9426
Another Research Opportunity
August 11, 2009 at 11:47 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Dr. Xiangmin Xu’s laboratory is currently recruiting undergraduate students to participate in Bio Sci 199 research. Dr. Xu’s lab research is focused on the organization and function of cortical circuits, using combined approaches such as advanced electrophysiology, optical stimulation, voltage sensitive dye imaging and transgenic mice. The Xu lab would like to have dedicated, hard working students who can take on the responsibility of assisting with experiments and completing assignments while balancing their respective academic curricula. The minimal time requirement expected is between 16-20 hours weekly during the academic year and full time during the summer. To apply, please send a copy of your CV to Nick Olivas (nolivas@uci.edu) stating your interest. For more information, please visit the following website: http://www.anatomy.uci.edu/xures.html
Research Opportunity
August 11, 2009 at 11:46 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Dr. Gall’s lab (Dept. of Anatomy and Neurobiology; School of Medicine) is looking for an undergraduate in the CHP. The lab studies cellular pathways involved in learning and memory. For inquiries, please email Lulu Chen (chenly@uci.edu) with the following information:
- Name, year and major.
- Reason for interest in research at Dr. Gall’s lab.
- Long term goals and personal qualifications.