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Volume 5, Issue 1 August 27, 2019
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Special Features
Office of Experiential Learning Name Change
CoB Research Experience
Dominion Energy Diversity Student Conference
Masterson Memorial Scholarship
GCFE Student Showcase
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In Every Issue
Now Hiring Madison Advising Peer
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Whether you're on campus for the first time, or you're back for another great year, we're glad you're here. As we begin the 2019-2020 academic year, we look forward to many great events and opportunities in the College of Business. We know there's a lot going on around the CoB, and the purpose of this newsletter is to provide some important highlights to you all in one place. In this bi-weekly newsletter, you'll get some great info about programs and events from the Office of Professional Development & Engagement (formerly Experiential Learning), Academic Success Center, and Career and Academic Planning (CAP), and learn about other resources that will help you develop and enhance your leadership and professional skills. Best wishes for a great year, and
GO DUKES
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CoB Student Organizations
Taking part in student organizations at JMU is a great way to complement your educational experience! There are an assortment of student groups associated with the College of Business. Being active in a student organization is a great way to network and build your résumé.
College of Business-related Student Organizations:
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Alpha Kappa Psi
American Marketing Association
Association for Information Systems
Association of Supply Chain Mgmt.
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
DECA
Epsilon Chi Omicron
Epsilon Nu Tau
Financial Management Association
FBLA-PBL
Global Commerce Club
Industrial Design Society of America
JMU Society of Real Estate
Madison American Advertising Fed.
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Madison Economics Club
Madison Entrepreneurs Organization
Madison Investment Fund
Madison Venture Group
Mu Kappa Tau
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Pi Chi Theta
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Professional Sales Club
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Society of Entrepreneurs
Society for Human Resource Mgmt.
University Innovation Fellows
Women in Technology
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Plan to attend the JMU Student Org Night on Aug. 28th from 6-8 pm in the Convocation Center to learn more about how to get involved in a student organization!
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Meet the 2019 - 2020 CoB Student Advisory Council (SAC)
The Student Advisory Council (SAC) represents the College of Business student body by serving as a liaison to the dean, administration, faculty, alumni, and the Board of Advisors, while actively planning initiatives for the betterment of the CoB.
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SAC Member
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CoB Major |
Ashley Batitto
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Marketing |
Mackenzie Bliss
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Accounting |
| Daniel Brill |
Finance |
| Thomas Carr |
Finance |
| Robert Gates |
Management |
Emily Hoang
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Finance
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| Emily Jacob |
Management |
| Jenna Jansen |
Marketing |
Austin Jones
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Economics
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| Aliah King |
Management |
| Litai Li |
Accounting |
| Kaleb Marshall |
Quantitative Finance |
| Micaela Neulight |
Accounting |
| John Peaden |
Computer Information Systems |
| Marissa Peimonte |
Marketing |
| Stephanie Post |
Finance |
Andrew Ross
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Management
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| John Sadler |
Economics |
| Michael Sevila |
Quantitative Finance
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Maryhelen Storey
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Accounting
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JMU's Career and Academic Planning Office (CAP) offers opportunities to enhance your JMU education. CAP provides workshops and advice on resumes, interviewing, finding internships and jobs, and more.
Visit CAP's website here.
Welcome to Aaren!
Join us in welcoming the new CAP Liaison to the College of Business - Aaren Bare.
Aaren received her B.A in English from Bridgewater College and her M.Ed. in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University.
Aaren is excited to engage with College of Business students in a variety of ways. Career Talks with Aaren will be 2 hour workshops designed to support students in a variety of career-related topics! The workshop is designed to begin with a 30-minute presentation on a specific career-related topic (see topics in the schedule below), while the remaining time will allow for students to receive more individualized support on resumes, cover letters, internships, interviews, salary negotiations, career decision making, and more.
Fall 2019 Career Talks with Aaren:
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Date
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| Wednesday, Sep. 4th |
11:30am-1:30pm |
Showker 622 |
| Tuesday, Sep. 10th |
3:00pm-4:45pm |
Showker 243 |
Additional Upcoming CAP Events:
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Event
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Date/Time |
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| CAP Resumes 101 |
Monday, Sept. 2, 2:30pm |
SSC 3202 |
| InterviewPREP |
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9:00am-3:00pm |
SSC 3250 |
| The Carlyle Group Info Session |
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:00pm |
Festival, Conference Rm 2 |
| WillowTree Coffee & Conversations |
Thursday, Sept. 12, 11:00am |
ISAT/CS Lobby |
| CAP Resumes 101 |
Thursday, Sept. 12, 1:00pm |
SSC 3202 |
Look out for these recruiters who will be hosting info tables in the Showker Lobby:
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Employer
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Time
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| KPMG |
Wednesday, Aug. 28 |
9:00am - 3:00pm |
| EY |
Tuesday, Sept. 3 |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
| PwC |
Wednesday, Sept. 4 |
11:00am - 3:00pm |
| RSM |
Tuesday, Sept. 10 |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Aronson LLC |
Wednesday, Sept. 11 |
9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Deloitte |
Thursday, Sept. 12 |
9:30am - 12:30pm |
Schedule an Appointment with Aaren
1:1 appointments will be offered as well! You can schedule a meeting with Aaren in
Handshake
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have a private 30 minute meeting in CAP to discuss any career related topic.
Sign up for Handshake
Make sure you're utilizing the online job portal offered through CAP: Handshake. Handshake gives you access to internships and job opportunities, on-campus interviews, career fairs, CAP workshops & other events, employer events & info sessions, and appointments with CAP advisors. To begin using your Handshake account,
click here.
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Molly Brown
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Phone: 540.568.3035
Room 644, Zane Showker Hall
Karris Atkins
Administrative Assistant for Undergraduate Programs & Professional Development
Phone: 540.568.3035
Room 645, Zane Showker Hall
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Contact the Office of
Professional Development & Engagement
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Samantha (Sam) Collier
Director of Professional Development & Engagement
Phone: 540.568.7415
Room 515, Zane Showker Hall
Anna Boley
Assistant Director of
Professional Development & Engagement
Phone: 540.568.3907
Room 205M, Zane Showker Hall
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