The Monroe Street Journal

Ross Finishes 2nd at Sustainable Venture Capital Competition

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business captured second place honors at the national Sustainable Venture Capital Investment Competition (SVCIC) the weekend of March 28th. Hosted by the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the 3rd annual competition tests MBA students' venture capital skills specifically on venture deals that combine the potential for financial returns with social and environmental impact.

Two and a Half Perfect Days: A Tour of the Best of Ann Arbor

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

734-647-0000. This is the phone number that oh-so-gloriously flashed across your screen fourteen seconds before you received the news that brings you here today to GBR, and it's a number that only a select few will ever see pop up on their phone. For those of us Arbor-hardy folks, the 734 area code harbors a rich cornucopia of memories, not unlike the 605 area code's pull on the great citizens of South Dakota or 867-5309's lasting effect on fans of Tommy Tutone.

In the Know with the Ross Student Government Association

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Greetings from your new SGA Board! We are incredibly excited to serve you in the coming year. There has been a short period of transition and we appreciate your patience as we are now in full swing. We have already begun scoping out initiatives and projects for our term; however, we would first like to reflect on the SGA contributions of this past year.

Interview with Prof. Hyun-Soo Ahn

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Similar to most recent college grads, Professor Hyun-Soo Ahn did not immediately know what to do after getting his BSE from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology. And similar to most incredibly successful people, Ahn somehow found his way to the University of Michigan.

Marketing Club & Recruiting Resources Aim to Differentiate Ross

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"If you want to know how strong an MBA program is in Marketing, look at the program's Marketing Club Website."

This is the advice that Mark Link (MBA2) received as a prospective student as he tried to decide which school would help him land his dream job in Marketing.

Students Plan a Trip to New Orleans to Aid in Recovery Efforts

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Though Hurricane Katrina may seem like a thing of the past for most Americans, as the third anniversary approaches, much of New Orleans remains in ruins. According to Dr. Pamela Jenkins, Professor of Sociology at The University of New Orleans, "Life is now defined in pre-Katrina and post-Katrina terms.

OCD Update: Recruiting Stays Strong During Uncertain Times

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Original Date of Article: March 25th, 2008

The troubling events related to JP Morgan Chase's acquisition of Bear Stearns three weeks ago have recently dominated national and even global news.

The difficulties become much more personal for our community when a glance at the 2007 Employment Profile shows that nine Ross students (five BBA and four MBAs) interned at Bear in the summer of 2007.

Alumni Perspective on the Long-Term Value of a Michigan MBA

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the University of Michigan, Class of 2010! It was only three years ago that I was at Ross faced with what I felt was the most difficult decision of my life - where to attend business school. While at the time the decision seemed quite complicated, my choice now seems so simple - the decision to attend the University of Michigan for business school was the best decision that I have ever made.

An MBA on Oprah's Big Give

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With only a few weeks left of school to catch a moment to speak with him, the MSJ sat down with Angelo Adams to find out more about his experiences on Oprah's "Big Give."
How did you hear about this program?

My wife, Donna, was looking on Oprah.com for tickets.

Battle of the Apartment Complexes: Where Will you Stay?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the neighbourhood surrounding the University of Michigan, many of the homes have been converted into student housing. Sometimes entire houses are rented out to groups of students; in other cases, houses are divided into a number of self-contained apartments, which are each rented-out separately.

Michigan Alumni Lead in Innovation at PepsiCo's Frito-Lay

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Flat Earth was the kind of challenge that every marketing MBA student lives for. When Frito-Lay decided to launch a new line of chips, its first new brand in 16 years, the largest obstacle for the team was breaking through in generating overnight brand awareness.

Postcards from MAP

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Captions from Top to Bottom:

The Equinox MAP team at the Equinox headquarters in New York. From left to right: Alantria Harris, Audrey Messer, Moshe Steinmetz, Masayo Arakawa, Lorraine Sensenig, and Andrew Mondzelewski. (Photo courtesy of Alantria Harris)

The Eli Lilly Brussels MAP team checks out the Louvre while on Easter break in Paris.

Ross Graduates Prefer to Purchase BMWs and Hondas

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Question to the graduating class of 2008: are you an import-loving, performance-craving, hybrid-hating cheapskate, who wouldn't pay a premium for all the gee-whiz technology in an electric car? If you answered no, then you are in the minority according to a recent survey conducted by the MSJ.

Ross Partners Have Their own Community. And I'll Miss it.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Our time in Ann Arbor started with a bang� or maybe it was more of a Ka-Blam! accompanied by bright light. In any case, it turns out that a minor explosion at the gas grill is a great ice breaker.

Little did we know, the people who'd just shared a heart-stopping moment and a good laugh at Jeremy's singed forearm hair would become our family here at Michigan.

Rosstache Raises Over $8,000 for Orchards Children's Services

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rosstache, the charity fundraiser that challenges MBAs to grow their mustaches for over a month, came to a roaring close last Thursday and brought in over $8,000 for Orchards Children's Services.

Nearly 100 of the hairiest men in the B-school met at Scorekeepers Bar & Grill to settle, once and for all, who had the best moustache at Ross.

The Chef

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ah yes, GBR: Spring theoretically in the air, MBA2s with their fading Spring Break tans, MBA1s with their newly acquired MAP tans, and BBAs basically taking over the Executive Residence. I was told that this issue was big because all the recent admits would be reading it, and was asked to give a little Shout-Out, if you will, to these Ross admits.

What it's Like to be an MBA: A Day in the Life of a Ross Student

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

5:30 AM - Your alarm goes off. Leap out of bed, catch up on emails, and re-read and edit your Strategy 501 paper with fresh eyes.

9:30 AM - Realize with some disappointment that the past four hours of work were actually a particularly vivid dream. Hit snooze.

What do you do when you're feeling stressed?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rohan Mendoza (Evening MBA): "I stay away from my assignments at work to focus on school"

Nityanath Vaidya (Evening MBA): "I watch some James Bond movies on TV"

Patricia Gonzalez (MBA1): "I dance, sing, listen to music; anything involving music"

James Birney (BBA'09): "To get rid of my aggression, I run some extra regression in Excel.

Musings of A. Rosser... Hill vs. The Compound

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

GBR is upon us�and you know what that means - the school will be flocked with a cadre of eager business school admits wanting to learn everything they can about Ross. Well, admits, I was in your shoes last year, so I know what you're going through: so many questions�so many different answers.

Picture of the Week:

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Sheel Mohnot for submitting the Picture of the Week!