A newsletter for CoB Undergraduate students, brought to you by the CoB Office of Professional Development and Engagement |
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Upcoming dates and events... |
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Virtual Economics Job Tips and Resume Night TONIGHT
September 14th, 7:00 p.m.
Interested in getting an internship or post-graduate position in economics? Plan to attend the Virtual Economics Job Tips and Resume Night TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. JMU alumni on the Economics Executive Advisory Board will provide advice about applications, interviews, and resume preparation. In addition, they will meet with students in small breakout rooms to provide personalized resume feedback. If you are interested in attending, please click here to register. Zoom link details will be sent directly to event registrants. Don’t forget to “bring” an electronic copy of your resume.
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Fireside chat with Best-selling Author David Epstein
September 14th, 7:00 p.m. | Hartman Hall 2021
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Pi Sigma Epsilon Fall Recruitment | September 14th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. EnGeo 2210
PSE is a co-ed professional fraternity for sales, marketing, and management. They are open to all majors! Find out more at an info session tonight. Email psedeltarhohr@gmail.com with questions and follow them on Instagram (@pse_jmu) or Facebook.
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The Madison Investment Fund Information Session | September 14th, 8:00 p.m., Showker 1112 or September 15th, 8:00 p.m., Showker 0212
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CISE Career and Internship Fair | September 15th (in person in Festival) & September 17th (virtually on Handshake) | 11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m.
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Free Professional Headshots
September 16th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & September 24th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Time to update your LinkedIn photo? Stop by the Hartman Hall Lobby between classes to get a professional headshot taken by the University Career Center. Registration is not required.
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JCPenney Suit-Up Event | September 19th, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | JCPenney @ Valley Mall
Dress to impress at the Career Fair! Come to the JCPenney at Valley Mall for up to 60% off career/professional apparel, accessories, and shoes. There will also be giveaways and prizes from Sephora and the JCPenney Salon. No registration needed, just come and enjoy! Email Lindsey Scott with questions.
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Upcoming Employer Visits in September | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hartman Hall Lobby
Grant Thornton: Monday, September 20th
Techtronic Industries: Friday, September 24th
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JMU Career Clothes Closet Pop-Up Shop | September 22nd & 23rd,
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Madison Union 306
Want to refresh your professional wardrobe for free? Bring a friend and stop by the JMU Career Clothes Closet! This is a donation-based resource and students are welcome to take one complete outfit from the closet, free of charge. Click here for more information.
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CFA Research Challenge | Applications due September 25th
Are you interested in the areas of financial analysis and investment management? Would you like to compete against other universities in a financial analysis competition? To apply for the JMU team, send a copy of your resume and transcript via email to Professor Sono (sonohh@jmu.edu) using the subject line "CFA Challenge" by September 25th. For an overview of the competition, click here. Students may be any year but can only compete one time.
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Want to Make an Impact in the College of Business? Become a Madison Advising Peer | Applications due September 30th
CoB MAPs are located in the Advising and Support Center and are a great resource for students. Apply now to help CoB students achieve their college goals!
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Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship Incubator Program | Fall Semester Recruitment Open Until September 30th
Do you have a business or a great business idea that you want to get off the ground? Join the GCFE Incubator Program! Meet fellow "studentpreneurs" while working one-on-one with GCFE staff who have helped launch countless student-led ventures! Through monthly mentoring meetings, cohort experiences and Incubator specific programming, you'll take your business from IDEA to LAUNCH! Email Katie at overfikl@jmu.edu to join the Fall Cohort!
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Get paid to work as an election officer! JMU Civic and Dukes Vote are accepting applications for students to conduct elections at a polling place on Election Day (November 2nd). An officer’s job is to conduct the election fairly and lawfully, and to assist voters in a courteous and respectful manner. Click here to apply!
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Have an Upcoming Virtual Interview? Request to reserve the CoB Virtual Interview Room today! Available for CoB majors & minors, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Click here to make a reservation.
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Everyone dresses to impress at the Career Fair. If you really want to stand out, research to impress! Go beyond Google - try using the JMU Libraries databases IBISWorld and Factiva to learn what journalists and analysts are saying about your target firm.
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Reserve a Group Study Room in Carrier or Rose Library - Did you know there's a new process for reserving a group study room in the Libraries this fall? Learn about everything that's new in Fall 2021: What to expect in the Libraries.
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Have a quick question? The CoB Advising and Support Center hosts a live chat for on the spot assistance! These chats are operated by staff who can answer general questions, triage requests or concerns, and assist with scheduling appointments with peer or professional advisors. The Virtual Front Desk is available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Click here to check it out!
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Office of
Undergraduate Programs
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Molly Brown, Associate Dean
Erica Kann, Administrative Assistant
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Office of Professional Development and Engagement |
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Samantha Collier, Director
Anna Boley, Assistant Director
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Carolyn Smith, Career Advisor
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