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Saturday, January 10 from 11am to 4pm
McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan
Cost: $10 per person.
Conference Agenda:
-10am-11am...Arrival/Registration
-11am-1pm...Welcome and Keynote Speaker
-1pm-1:45pm...Lunch
-1:45pm-4pm...State Conference Overview (case studies, prepared events, and tips for competing)
Please RSVP by emailing Jaryd Solomon (jaryd@umich.edu) or Ryan Cohn (cohn@umich.edu) if you plan on attending by Monday 1/5 (the day you get back from break). If you're undecided about either event, please e-mail Ryan with questions or to get more information!
  
DEX State Competition
Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8
Lansing Holiday Inn West Conference Center
-Early registration starts December 1 - January 16
-Early registration is $189
-Registration starts January 17 - February 4
-After January 16th registration is $209
Fee includes: Conference fee, two night quad lodging on site, Officer/Alumni reception, light breakfast on Saturday, entertainment Saturday evening, and Sunday Semi Formal Awards Brunch.
Members will be informed of competitive events once they are finalized on the state website (www.midex.org). We will also be having state preparation workshops in January and February.
EVERYONE should consider going! It's a great opportunity, a lot of fun, and the most important event we do as a club. We will be sending a follow-up e-mail to give you more information about it!
Please RSVP by emailing Jaryd Solomon (jaryd@umich.edu) or Ryan Cohn (cohn@umich.edu) if you plan on attending by Monday 1/5 (the day you get back from break). If you're undecided about either event, please e-mail Ryan with questions or to get more information!
Information on State Competitions is also available on our "Competitions" page.
  
Relay for Life
Saturday, April 4 - Saturday, April 5
10:00am to 10:00am (24 hour event)
Palmer Field
Alex Stuessy and Marissa Dangovian, your VPs of Member Development, have formed a philanthropy committee. If you are interested in being a part of it, e-mail them (Alex = astuessy@umich.edu or Marissa = msdango@umich.edu). As a club we will be forming a Relay for Life team to raise money for cancer research. Everyone in DEX will help raise money. We will hopefully have a booth at the event as well as people to walk during the event.
For more information about Relay for Life, please visit their official website.
 
DEX National Competition
Wednsday, April 22 - Saturday, April 25
Anaheim Hilton Hotel in Southern California
The culminating event of the DEX membership year is our International Career Development Conference(ICDC)! ICDC offers you the chance to engage in challenging learning activities, receive recognition for your competitive achievements, and expand your peer and business networks.
Make plans to join us for the 2009 conference in Southern California April 22-25, 2009 at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel. Details will be made available throughout the 2008-2009 membership year on the official website.
Conference Attendance includes:
For more competition information, please contact State Ambassador Jaryd Solomon at jaryd@umich.edu or check out the official website.
Information on National Competitions is also available on our "Competitions" page.
Meeting Information
Meetings and events are held approximately every other week on evenings. Please try to attend as often as possible, as there are few meetings throughout the semester and the goal of each meeting is to benefit you. We will keep attendance at most meetings, which is important in determining placement for events at competition, resume pitching, and membership awards. If you have any problems with attending a meeting, please contact us.
University of Michigan DEX is often invited to events and conferences statewide and nationwide. The Fall Leadership Conference is held by the State of Michigan DEX with DEX chapters around the state. It is usually held on a weekend in late October at the Hartley Outdoor Retreat Center in St. Charles, Michigan. There are a variety of workshops and activities that focus on team building, leadership qualities, and personal development. Food, lodging, a t-shirt, and activities are included in the cost. Information for the 2008 conference has not yet been released. For more information, please contact our State Ambassador, Jaryd Solomon, at jaryd@umich.edu.
For the latest DEX updates delivered directly to your inbox, please contact Secretary Allison Kletz at ahkletz@umich.edu.
Speaker Opportunities
If you or a representative from your company is interested in being a keynote speaker at a DEX meetings, we will work with you to create a mutually beneficial opportunity. Please contact one of our Vice Presidents of Professional Development, Lusa Zhou (lusa@umich.edu) or Mike Zuckerman (mzuck@umich.edu)
Previous DEX Events
September 9, 2006 - Katie J. - Manager - Zingerman's Bakehouse - Zingermans.com
October 8, 2006 - Christopher Juillet - Attorney & Counselor at Law - CJPLC.com
October 29, 2006 - Richard Sheridan - Menlo Innovations - MenloInnovations.com
January 21, 2007 - Kay Erdman - DEX Advisor and Ross School of Business Professor
February 7, 2007 - Tony Tsai - Office of Career Development at the Ross School of Business
February 18, 2007 - Internship Panel of University of Michigan Students
Dan Gaiman, NBA, Global Merchandising
Melissa Denning, Red Wings/Olympia
Suzanne Hadeed, American Express, Marketing Analyst
Sam Huang, Miller, Corporate Finance
Mike Rakiter, Rothschild, Investment Banking
Dan Nelson, Black Rock, Corporate Accounting
March 18, 2007 - Kathleen Stevens - Senior Manager, New Product Development - University of Michigan Alumni Association - Alumni.umich.edu
September 23, 2007 - Bill Wynne - North America Motorsports Marketing Manager - Ford Racing Technology - FordRacing.com
October 7, 2007 - Matt Darby - Student Services Coordinator - University of Michigan Alumni Association - Alumni.umich.edu
October 21, 2007 - Adam Lowenstein - Owner & Entrepreneur - Good Time Charley's & BTB Burrito - Good-Time-Charleys.com, BTBBurrito.com
November 12, 2007 - Internship Panel of University of Michigan Students
Carrie Lacroix, Chicago Fire, Accounts Payable Intern
Albert Lin, UBS, Equity Research Summer Analyst
Dan Nelson, Black Rock, Finance Intern
Marina Rubel, Credit Suisse, Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Sanveer Sethi, McKinsey & Company, Summer Business Analyst
Anish Badshah, Intel, Corporate Finance Intern
November 14, 2007 - Internship Panel of University of Michigan Students
Lauren Sandusky, Macy's, Merchandising, Buying & Planning Intern
James Harasin, Buick Golf, Buick Open Intern - Momentum Worldwide
Stephanie Mueller, A&E Television Networks, Affiliate Sales & Marketing Intern
Andrew Bracken, Nike, Brand Marketing Intern - Running
Drew Vantongeren, ESPN, Client Investment Analyst
Ashley Hinton, New England Patriots & New England Revolution, Marketing Intern
November 18, 2007 - Kay Erdman - DEX Advisor and Ross School of Business Professor
November 28 , 2007 - Tony Tsai - Office of Career Development at the Ross School of Business
January 27, 2008 - Lynne Sebille-White - Senior Assistant Director: Employer Relations - University of Michigan Career Center - CareerCenter.umich.edu
February 17, 2008 - Kathleen Noble - Vice President, Product Development - University of Michigan Alumni Association - Alumni.umich.edu
March 13, 2008 - Erich Freiny - Detroit Red Wings
March 30, 2008 - Ella Arroyo & Valerie Olson - Campus Recruiters - Target
September 17, 2008 - Ella Arroyo & Valerie Olson - Campus Recruiters - Target
September 23, 2008 - Noodles & Company Benefit Night
September 28, 2008 - Emily Shahady - VP, Account Director - www.leoburnett.com - Leo Burnett Detroit
October 26, 2008 - Robby Hogle - former Citi intern, Ross School of Business Senior - "Addressing the U.S. Financial Crisis"
November 12 , 2008 - "Sophomore Internship Panel" of University of Michigan Students
Jaryd Solomon, Deloitte, Consulting Intern
Betsy Callan, American Eagle Outfitters, Merchandising Intern
Vickie Hwang, The Walt Disney Company, Online Advertising Sales Intern
Charley Li, Hedge Fund & Lehman Brothers, Investment Banking Intern
Paul Sinkevics, Credit Suisse Wall Street Immersion Program & Scotia Bank, Sales & Trading Intern
Steve Babinec, Mizuho Bank, London, Banking Intern
December 7 , 2008 - Kay Erdman - Professor at Ross School of Business, DEX Faculty Advisor - "Member Induction and Public Speaking Workshop "
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