Chicago Business

At the Receiving End

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Editors' Desk

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a few blazing days of sun, the rain seemed to greet us just in time for Midterms. The weather in Chicago never ceases to amuse us (or frustrate us, as some would say). As newly minted (or for some of us, long-time) Chicagoans, we're already accustomed to it, aren't we

While the weather outside isn't getting any hotter, the GSB has been heating up over the last few days in anticipation of this year's Hot List.

Overheard at the GSB

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over Brunch:
GSB Guy to GSB Girl: We'd be great together...you could saw and I would drill.

GSB Girl giving a ride home to two GSB Guys on a dark night...:
I've had pig brain but I wonder what human brain tastes like.

To Several Concert-Goers:
GSB Girl: It feels so good when my boyfriend picks my ears.

$1,500 an hour??

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Looking forward to your "fiscal stimulus" check? You're not the only one. I think we're all looking forward to a little extra cash (I'm feeling pretty broke after that three-week vacation in South America!)

It turns out that in the grand scheme of things, not a single one of us can really complain about being "poor.

2008 Chicago Women in Business Annual Spring Dinner

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Thursday April 24th, Chicago Women in Business (CWiB) held its annual Spring Dinner for nearly 200 current students, a dozen faculty and over 50 admitted students at the Field Museum. Guest speakers included Dean Ted Snyder, Professor Linda Darragh and keynote speaker GSB alumna Cheryl Francis '78.

A Random Walk

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LIFE ON MARS: A short article on the reclusive dynasty that has bought Wrigley this year. "The Kremlin", as it is called for its secretive ways, Mars a $22 billion company run privately by�.well, nobody knows exactly who! With fascinating trivia about the company's lobbying Congress to change the Daylight Savings Time and its refusal to let M&Ms be used for the movie ET, this article makes for a fascinating read - http://tinyurl.

Alumni Interview Series

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cheng-Soon Lau, as the Managing Director of INVESCO Real Estate Asia, is responsible for direct real estate investment in Asia. He graduated from the Chicago GSB full-time program in 1988 and spoke to ChiBus about his career and opportunities for the next generation of GSB students in Asia.

GBC Corner

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Happy Thursday. I hope you all have successfully recovered from the debauchery that was Derby weekend, or should I say, "The debauchery that I heard was Derby weekend," since I sat at home studying for the CFA. I'm sure spending five hung-over hours in an RV was enough to make some of you wish for merciful euthanasia� is it too early to kid? SPRING FLING Speaking of hangovers and good times (I have keen segue senses), the Spring Fling has sold out.

Some Like It Haut

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Monday, April 28, the GSB Retail and EVP Groups hosted a lunchtime event with Vosges Haut- Chocolat founder and chief chocolatier Katrina Markoff, whose presentation was deemed an inspiration to potential entrepreneurs in attendance.

Speaking without notes or presentation slides, Markoff told students the story of her journey, which wound its way from one of the finest culinary schools in Paris to a renegade band of chefs in Spain, and then on from the spice markets of Southeast Asia to working at a mail order company in Dallas.

Come Celebrate the Class of 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So as many of my fellow first-years have noticed, Spring Quarter is an amazing time to be a second year. It seems like every week is filled with free events providing food, drinks, and entertainment. While the second-years are busy playing, we are busy working and getting increasingly nervous about our summer internships.

GSB Gets Down and Derby

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Several things are associated with the first weekend of May: significantly improved weather in Chicago, midterms, No Pants Day, and most importantly, Louisville's Kentucky Derby. From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon, RVs frequented the streets of Hyde Park outside the Harper Center as 60+ proud GSBers departed for the citywide festival that meshes horse racing, multi-millionaires, mud wrestling, elaborate towering hats, and porta-potty races into one cohesive spectacle.

GSBers Build a Home in Chicago's South Side

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Who's good at math?" house construction guru Bob asked, gesturing Towards a measuring tape and wide sheets of thick aluminum that we would soon learn were called fasciae. "If there is one thing this crew knows how to do, it is math," Ryan Smolek jokingly responded, while Marguarette Dau, our fearless leader, promptly answered the call to arithmetic duties.

The 2008 Annual GSB Hot List

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Hot List, the most controversial article of the year, is here. You love it, you hate, but either way, you read it. No one knows how long the GSB has been doing the Hot List, although in ancient times it was called the "Hottie Hot Tub List." This year we had record participation with almost 250 votes, which is at least 25 times the typical ChiBus readership and represents a massive proportion of the student body if one corrects for people who have no sense of humor.

Going Green with Nuclear Power

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Growing demand for energy and concerns over climate change has led many to return to nuclear power as part of a nation's strategy for diversified, clean energy. There are many lingering concerns about nuclear power; some may be justified, some may not. I interviewed Alan Mawdsley of Bechtel Enterprises to find out more about the industry and its future prospects.

State of the Midway

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hope you all enjoyed the mint juleps and horses of the Bluegrass State, or got to see Stevie Wonder remind everyone at the New Orleans Jazz Fest why they all waited until the second weekend to go, or got to see more of Chicago over the weekend. While you were all out, I was dutifully working in this nation's capital on this article for your review.

Live Music Review

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An edict has recently been issued from Hipster Doofus central command. The edict - transmitted from the bowels of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY to field stations in Mission (SF), Ukrainian Village (Chicago), Columbia Heights (DC) and other parts of the United States with high concentrations of bike messengers, states that indie rock bands must now include Moog synthesizers and repetitive beat loops.

That's What She Said

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (R) - 3.5/4 Directed by John Hurwitz, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay stars John Cho, Kal Penn, and Neil Patrick Harris. Vanessa: "You remember that time you stole that monkey and put it in Rosenberg's dorm room?" Kumar: "Had I known that the monkey had AIDS I never would have done that.

GSB Man Love

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an environment With a male-to-female ratio greater than 2:1, I have taken note of a certain phenomenon that has shown its face on a regular basis. It is a term I like to refer to as GSB Man-Love. Simply defined, it is the overly friendly physical interactions among multiple, otherwise seemingly-heterosexual GSB males (see Exhibit 1).

Eye on the Prize

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We realize that many of you may be more infatuated with this week's Hot List than you are with your current copy of US Weekly. Nonetheless, we've decided to offer you a different way to differentiate people at the GSB. To quote 40 Year Old Virgin, "Do you think all this is an accident? This is premeditated, partner!" WARDROBE: You might have more looks than Jessica Alba in a thong, but it is truly the clothes that make the individual.

GSB Dating & GSB Host Club

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'm pleased to announce the formation of two new clubs on campus, the GSB Dating and GSB Host clubs. GSB Dating Have you lamented being single? Does TNDC just not get your groove on? Well, you can stop whining right now because the new GSB Dating group plans to start making dating matches in the Fall quarter! Unlike other dating services, GSB Dating will do the work FOR you.

Some GSBS

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I know that it is almost blasphemy for me to utter these words, especially since I will soon be returning to the work force fulltime (NOOO!!!!), but recently I have been asking myself the following question: Am I getting just a teensy-bit sick of the GSB!?!? (GASP!) I suspect I'm not alone on this.

Ask Jules & John

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While we are extremely sad to see "Ask Jacob" wrap up, Chibus has another treat lined up for you eager readers. Jules ('09) and John ('09) are extremely honored and thrilled to be taking over the column. In each issue, they will be tackling your problems and giving advice from two different perspectives: masculine vs.

Hot List? Give Me a F*%$**#$ Break!

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's bad enough that the GSB is like a junior-varsity version of "The Hills". Expending time and energy on the Hot List doesn't help matters. My issues with the "Hotty Hot Tub List" are twofold: Hotness has no place in business school. After several years in the workforce at middling analyst-type positions, I came to a career deadend.