CoB Connections: Welcome Back!

August 28, 2022

A newsletter for CoB Undergraduate students, brought to you by the CoB Office of Professional Development and Engagement

Upcoming dates and events...

College of Business Student Org Night

Monday, August 29|5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Hartman Hall, Atrium

Looking for ways to get involved outside the classroom within the College of Business? The College of Business Student Org night will showcase student clubs, honor society or business fraternity from both the College of Business and Hart School. Come enjoy some light refreshments, enter yourself into the prize door winning for some fun CoB swag, and enjoy meeting new friends.

Digital Signage

Check out the digital screens in Hartman and Showker Halls to learn more about upcoming events and key information for CoB students.

Virtual Interview Rooms

If you are a current CoB student (major or minor) and you need a quiet space for a virtual interview, reserve a room in the EY Suite, first floor, Hartman Hall. Rooms are available weekdays between 9am-5pm.

A changing room is also available and the rooms are equipped with computers, cameras and microphones. Please allow TWO business days for room. confirmation!

Employers

Employers are coming to campus to recruit students for internships and full time jobs! Make a habit now to check the CoB Monday morning email (starting September 5) to see who will be on campus! This information will also be posted on the digital screens and in the hallways. Coming soon………KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, Grant Thorton, and Freddie Mac.

College of Business Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

Saturday, March 11 - Saturday, March 18, 2023|Denver, Colorado

The CoB is planning an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) to Denver, Colorado working with the Denver Rescue Mission. This trip will include some downtime to explore the area and an event for students to network with alumni from the JMU Denver Alumni Chapter.

We are looking for a College of Business student to be the "leader" of this ASB and work with the Undergraduate Office and the Alternative Break Program office to manage logistics. If you are interested in being the "leader" please contact Erica Kann at kannes@jmu.edu and provide a brief statement about why you would like to lead and participate on this trip. If you are interested in attending as a participant and want updates on the application process, join the ASB Contact List.

The estimated cost per student is approximately $250.

COB Research Experience for Undergraduates|Fall 2022

August 31 Deadline

The COB research experience for undergraduates (REU) program is now accepting applications for the fall 2022 term. This program will fund a student research assistant (RA) during the spring semester to help faculty work on their own research. These students are motivated and interested in learning about the research process and networking with our faculty. There is a brief application form (linked below) which is due by August 31 for the fall term. All pairings—including any continuations—must be approved before any work can begin. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, however late applications may be subject to somewhat lengthy delays in approval.

Faculty can request a research assistant by submitting an application indicating the type of student they are looking for and project topic. Alternatively, faculty and students who already know that they would like to work together can submit separate applications indicating their joint interest. Paired and continuation applications will be given expedited consideration. Those faculty and students seeking to continue a placement, are required to submit a reapplication each term as described below.

More information on the program can be found here.

Taking COB300 in Spring 2023?

If you are taking COB300 in Spring 2023, you can apply to study abroad in Antwerp, Belgium. For more information visit the following website or contact Associate Dean, Molly Brown.

Meet the Firms | Wednesday, September 7th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Festival Ballroom

Meet the Firms is a recruiting event for accounting, finance and CIS students. Approximately 50 firms will be attending to meet with and discuss employment opportunities with students.

Join the JMU Banking Team (2x National Champions) and compete in a national case study competition!

JMU students from all majors with a demonstrated interest in banking are welcome to apply!

For more information and to apply, email Professor Larsson at larrsoncf@jmu.edu with your current resume and one page cover letter by Friday, September 2nd. The cover letter should describe why you are interested in participating; what you believe your main strengths and contributions to the team will be; and an estimate of how much time you can commit to the team on a weekly basis during the academic year.