CoB Connections: 11.1.2022

November 1, 2022

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

Upcoming dates and events...

Upcoming Application Deadlines

November 1 - COB 300

Global Supply Chain in Columbia

International Finance in Antwerp

Planning to take COB 300 in Spring 2023?

Application due by November 1.

The application takes 5-10 minutes of your time. There is no resume or written requirement. There is NO penalty for submitting. Don't delay - this is an easy task to check off your to do list!

>>Begin your COB 300 application HERE<<

Put branded apparel in your closet! Order by November 4th!

Our school store is open for a limited time and we’re offering a range of clothing items such as button-downs, hoodies, jackets and more. Order now!

Alternative Spring Break | March 11 - 18, 2023

Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, Colorado |

Applications due by Sunday, November 13.

The fee for this break is $150 per participant. Participants will be serving at the Denver Rescue Mission, networking with the Denver JMU Alumni Chapter, exploring the area for a day, and connecting with others.

Click here for more information.

Coffee with Julia Syvestri |

November 8, 2022 | Hartman Hall 1040

Learn about Julia's journey on developing an athleisure brand that supports mental health with no background in business and changing careers.

Hosted by Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship

CoB Career Trek Applications are Now Open

These programs are open to all CoB students. Click here for more information.

Washington DC Trek (January 9 - 11, 2023)

New York City Trek (March 13 - 18, 2023)

COB 300 in Antwerp, Belgium

Applications are open for Spring '23, Summer '23, and Fall '24. Click here for more information or contact Associate Dean, Molly Brown.

Graduating in May or August 2023?

Apply now for May or August graduation via MyMadison. Click here for more information.

Other JMU College of Business news...

JMU Career Clothes Closet |

Every Wednesday & Thursday |

12:30 - 3:00 p.m. | University Career Center

Prepare for JMU Career Fairs & Interviews: Free work attire, footwear, and accessories for ALL JMU students.

Internship Food & Feedback Breakfast |

Thursday, November 3 | 7:45am - 9:30am | SSC 1075

Feedback is wanted (regardless of whether or how many internships you have had or plan to have). Your participation requires 30 minutes or so and a delicious, hot breakfast will be provided. Register now by clicking here.

The Voltage Effect by John A. List

You are welcome to pick up a free copy of The Voltage Effect which can be found around the CoB Learning Complex and in the EY Professional Development and Undergraduate Suite.

Try LinkedIn Learning

Struggling to master a new concept in class? JMU Libraries provides access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers tutorials and courses on everything from programming languages to time-management skills.

The Learning Centers | 1st Floor, Student Success Center

The Learning Centers offer free tutoring and learning assistance by trained faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. The Learning Centers five programs offer discipline-specific, customized instruction to help JMU students take their learning to the next level. Click here for more information.

Interested in a Supply Chain management career?

Here are 12 e-books about managing or securing supply chains available through JMU Libraries.

Required to read the Wall Street Journal for class?

Tackling a capstone or honors project?

Work more efficiently by linking Google Scholar to JMU Libraries and installing the LibKey Nomad browser extension for one-click access to scholarly articles.

Need free images, audio, or video for an assignment or personal project?

Visit the [bit.ly/35jxS6N] JMU Libraries Free Media Guide for copyright-free materials you can use without permission as long as you give credit to the content creator.

Download the Handshake App

Same App - New Logo

Handshake provides access to:

Internships and job opportunities where employers specifically want to hire JMU students
Career fairs, University Career Center workshops, and other events
Employer events, information sessions, and on-campus interviews
Appointments with JMU Career Advisors in University Career Center

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.

Peer Research Advisors

Get help from a peer! Did you know that the CoB peer research advisors from JMU Libraries can help you find credible information for your business assignments? [bit.ly/3sf4YvM] Make an appointment today!

Madison Advising Peers (MAPs)

MAPs are College of Business students who work in conjunction with the Advising and Support Center by providing supplemental academic advising information and assisting other CoB students who may have general advising questions, but don't know where to go. Click the following link to schedule an appointment. Advising and Support Center - Madison Advising Peers - JMU

Office of

Undergraduate Programs

Molly Brown, Associate Dean

Make Appointment Here

Office of Professional Development and Engagement

Samantha Collier, Director

Make Appointment Here

Erica Kann, Assistant Director

Make Appointment Here

University Career Center

Hadgu Hadgu, Career Advisor

Make Appointment Here