Christine Gibbons is the CEO of an Ann Arbor based company, HistoSonics. She will speak to MES about Venture Capital and the role it has played with HistoSonics. HistoSonics' mission is to be the technology and market leader in therapeutic ultrasound systems. HistoSonics' technology platform employs ultrasound energy to safely and effectively remove tumors without incisions. This technology has the potential to replace traditional surgical modalities for indications such as BPH, prostate cancer, uterine fibroids, liver and kidney lesions, to name a few. In addition to improving patient outcomes and reducing patient trauma, this technology has the potential to lower healthcare costs significantly. Please RSVP to jberto@umich.edu

Come study for Econ 101 with other Economics students! By attending these study groups, you will meet classmates and have your questions answered by a study group leader. These groups are open to everyone, so bring your friends!!

http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/mcf.html

Join the Michigan Economics Society at WinterFest - a winter, student organization recruitment fair.

Investment challenge. Hello.

Wassup China - Gearing Up For Globalization
Date: 21st November 2008 (Friday)
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: East Hall Atrium (Psychology Side)
Info: The Association for Chinese Economic Development (ACED)and Michigan Economics Society (MES) would like to invite you to our flagship event, Wassup China, on November 21 (Fri) from 4-7pm. Over 10 participating organizations will be there to bring you a fun evening to learn about the economy and culture of China while enjoying free dinner, games, performance, and more! The event is open to public and free-of-charge.



Event schedule:
4:30PM - 6:00PM East Hall Auditorium (EH 1360)
Keynote Speech "The Global Financial Crisis and Asia" by Professor Linda Lim
Professor of Strategy, Ross School of Business



4:00PM - 7:00PM East Hall Atrium (Psychology side)
Booths including photo exhibition, Chinese language & calligraphy workshops, study abroad and internship opportunities, raffles and giveaways and more!



6:00PM - 7:00PM East Hall Atrium (Psychology side)
FREE Buffet Dinner featuring CSA rXn dance performance!

Professor Lim's talk will discuss Asia's role in the global financial crisis to date, the impact on Asia's economies, the policies their governments have undertaken, the likely path to recovery from recession, and possible changes in Asia's economic development and role in the global economy after the crisis. A question-and-answer session will be followed.



Speaker Series:
The Global Financial Crisis and Asia
Date: 21st November 2008 (Friday)
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Venue: East Hall Auditorium (EH 1360)
Info: Keynote Speech for Wassup China by Professor Linda Lim Professor of Strategy, Ross School of Business
Professor Lim's talk will discuss Asia's role in the global financial crisis to date, the impact on Asia's economies, the policies their governments have undertaken, the likely path to recovery from recession, and possible changes in Asia's economic development and role in the global economy after the crisis. A question-and-answer session will be followed.

CAMPUS PRESENTATION & RECEPTION
Thursday, November 20 - Central Campus - Wyly Hall (Corner of Hill Street and East University) - Room K1310 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

McKINSEY & COMPANY
Summer Business Analysts at McKinsey have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the world, to work with a group of highly diverse, motivated colleagues, to form friendships, and to build a set of personal skills that will stay with you forever. At McKinsey, you will develop unparalleled leadership skills. You will conduct cutting-edge problem solving on a variety of problems facing the world's leading organizations and help them make lasting improvements. McKinsey is committed to helping you rapidly accelerate your own professional development. We create highly personal and flexible careers for our talented people to help them reach their full potential.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND URL
Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 noon ET
http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/how_do_i_apply/apply_now.aspx

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
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2. To learn more from women consultants about their experiences -- who they are, where they come from, and why they chose McKinsey -- please visit: http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/women/

We hope you are able to join us next week.

Join the MES board and other MES sophomores for a laid-back night at B-Dubs! We will be spending the Thursday before Thanksgiving eating 60 cent boneless wings and getting to know each other at the Buffalo Wild Wings on State Street! You will have the chance to get to know other econ students and form study groups for upcoming finals. Also, you'll have the chance to get to know the board a little better. We'll answer any questions you may have about the econ major.

Jefferies & Company will be on campus Wednesday, November 19, 2008 for a presentation on the Investment Banking Summer Analyst program. Please stop by to learn more about Jefferies and the opportunities we offer. The presentation will be held in Kresge Library in room K.1320 at 5:00 PM.

We hope to see you there.

At Jefferies, we're building the #1 global investment bank for growing and mid-sized companies. Headquartered in New York with over 2,300 employees in more than 27 offices around the world, Jefferies has been serving the financial markets for more than 45 years. Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, and research and asset management. We are a respected advisor and underwriter to corporate clients and a leading provider of trade execution and research of equity, high yield, and convertible securities for institutional investors and high net worth individuals.

Next Monday, November 17, the Alternative Investments Club will be holding "How to Value a Company: Buyer's and Seller's Perspectives," featuring guest speakers Michael Gross and David Ruby of Beringea, an investment bank and private equity firm based in Michigan. Corporate valuation is an essential skill for a career in finance and is used widely in such fields as investment banking, private equity, and venture capital.

The event will take place at the Michigan League in Room 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on November 17. Light refreshments will be served.

*Please RSVP to PengYez@umich.edu*

"How to Value a Company: Buyer's and Seller's Perspectives"
Michael Gross & David Ruby of Beringea

Monday, November 17th
5:30-7:00 PM
Michigan League, Room 4