Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Upcoming AIM program events over winter break and the start of the spring semester



As final exam week moves along at Marquette, here’s an update on some useful information regarding the AIM program after the fall semester ends:



  • AIM Research Room – Availability during break
    • Holiday Hours: The AIM Research Room will be closed to students from Friday, December 23, 2011 through Sunday, January 1, 2012.
    • Technology Update:  The AIM Research Room will be undergoing technology upgrades and the lab will not be available to students beginning Monday, January 2nd until further notice (plan about a week).

  • The AIM students should keep in touch with Dr. Krause regarding career and internship interviews you have scheduled over the winter break.

  • Reminder to the AIM Class of 2013:  When you complete your Bloomberg Essentials (BESS) training course, upload your acknowledgment into the D2L dropbox in under for the FINA 4310 course. (Note: Bloomberg Essentials training completion is not due until the beginning on the spring semester).

  • Spring 2012 Calendar of Events (preliminary look at some of the highlights through the end of February):
    • AIM ‘Meet and Greet” and first set of stock pitches (1/27)
    • Guest: Jim Bianco, Bianco Research (1/31)
    • Mason Street Advisors field trip (2/3)
    • AIM stock pitches and open house (2/3)
    • Michael McMillan, Director of Ethics and Professional Standards, CFA Institute (2/15)
    • AIM Forum (2/16)
    • AIM ‘road show’ at Baird (2/17)
    • Guest: Frank Burgess, Madison Investment Partners (2/22)
    • AIM ‘road show’ at Heartland Advisors (2/24)
    • AIM field trip to Chicago (3/2)