A newsletter for CoB Undergraduate students, brought to you by the CoB Office of Professional Development and Engagement |
|
Upcoming dates and events... |
|
Last Chance to Apply! Want to Make an Impact in the College of Business? | Deadline to Apply is September 30th
Become a Madison Advising Peer. 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!
|
|
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!
|
|
Campus Wide Virtual Career Fair | October 1st, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
|
|
T. Rowe Price Internship Program Opportunities Panel | October 5th, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Learn about summer 2022 internship opportunities with a panel featuring T. Rowe Price hiring managers and former interns from Investments, Global Distribution, Global Investment Operations, and Corporate Finance. All majors are welcome and encouraged. Click here to register.
|
|
International Business Major Information Session | October 5th, 8:00 p.m. | Showker Hall 1112
Learn more about the International Business major from Program Director Dr. Irvine “Bud” Clarke.
|
|
Internship Panel | October 6th, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. | Hartman Hall 2008
In the process of applying for a summer internship? Get tips from CoB students who have been through the experience! Check the screens in Hartman and Showker for more details.
|
|
Marketing Student Organization Open House | October 6th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hartman Hall Forum, 2nd Floor
Join us for COB Marketing Department’s Meet the Org Open House Night. Come talk with club members and advisors about what they do, the speakers they bring in, and the events they sponsor. Refreshments are provided and there’s an opportunity to win a $50 gift card to the JMU bookstore.
|
|
COB 300 in Antwerp Information Session | October 6th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Virtual
Spaces are still available for Spring 2022. Applications for Summer & Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 are due November 1st, 2021. Email Erica Kann to receive the information session Zoom link and contact Associate Dean Brown for more information.
|
|
Economic Seminar Series | October 7th, 4:00 p.m. | Virtual
Hear from guest speaker Teresa Ghilarducci from New School for Social Research. She will be speaking on "The High Cost of Bad Pensions for Young People." Email Dave Jones for the Zoom link.
|
|
Upcoming Employer Visits in October | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hartman Hall Lobby
CGI: Thursday, October 7th
Cherry Bekaert: Wednesday, October 27th
|
|
CoB Etiquette Dinner | October 13th, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Hartman Hall Forum
This event is free and open to all CoB students. Students must complete the Reservation Request Form and spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. An email will be sent to you with your confirmation.
|
|
2022 National Diversity Case Competition | Applications due October 17th
Join the JMU team and travel to the Indiana University Kelley School of Business January 14-15th, 2022 to participate in a case competition, workshops, and networking events. Apply here.
|
|
Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification | October 27th, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Virtual WebEx
This program is for students on the fast track to success and leadership. Learn to lead others more effectively, gain deeper self-awareness, identify signature strengths and leadership communication preferences, and begin to develop your leadership purpose. Applications are due Sunday, October 17th at midnight. Fill out this form to apply.
|
|
Entrepreneurship Minor | Applications accepted October 1st-18th
Your entrepreneurial spirit can drive innovation, and the Entrepreneurship Minor can help get you there by providing the business knowledge and skills necessary for successful new venture creation. Combine this minor with any major on campus except management and take your passion to new levels of success. Click here for more information and to apply!
|
|
The Fallon Challenge 2021 | Presentations due October 29th
Share your business idea with a panel of entrepreneurial business leaders in a Shark Tank-style competition on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. The winner of the Fallon Challenge 2021 will receive the Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship, a $1000 award that is presented to a JMU student in good standing with a passion for life, entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity. Visit the website for more details!
|
|
On behalf of the CoB Diversity Council, take part in a focus group. We want to hear about your experiences of the cultural climate in the College of Business. Come share your voice, enjoy free food, receive a customized CoB token of appreciation and make meaningful change! Please fill out a brief survey to sign up.
|
|
Get access to newspaper subscriptions: Did you know that JMU students, staff and faculty have free online access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more? Learn how you can access newspapers for free through JMU subscriptions.
|
|
Interested in joining the American Marketing Association? The AMA is in the top 20 chapters in the country and provides opportunities such as networking, case competitions, and portfolio building. Meetings are every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Showker 1113.
|
|
Live and travel in Germany and Czech Republic while earning credit for CIS 304. We will learn about smart cities, emerging technology regions, the use of information systems, and how the history of these countries has influenced their place in today’s global digital economy. The class runs from May 16th - June 5th, 2022. Contact Laura Atkins with questions and click here to apply by November 1st!
|
|
Travel to Panama and Columbia this summer to earn six credits abroad for the Global Supply Chain Management minor! The program runs from May 24 - June 20, 2022 and applications are due November 1st. Click here for more details and to apply!
|
|
Tapped by BGS? Members of Beta Gamma Sigma receive many professional benefits including GMAT and grad school application fee waivers, scholarships, internship, and discounts on many services. The network of members extends worldwide and members have access to a unique set of programs to provide resources to grow and develop professional skills throughout your career. If you need assistance with membership fees due to economic hardship or you have any questions, contact Associate Dean Molly Brown.
|
|
If you are a student that could benefit from a 1:1 mentor experience – get connected to Rebound! If you have had or are experiencing struggles – no matter how big or small – come join our community and listen to the stories of others, share your own story and enroll in the Rebound Program. You will meet for 8 weeks with your mentor who will support you, provide resources, and provide guidance. Click here to learn more.
|
|
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.
|
|
Office of
Undergraduate Programs
|
|
Molly Brown, Associate Dean
Erica Kann, Administrative Assistant
|
|
Office of Professional Development and Engagement |
|
Samantha Collier, Director
Anna Boley, Assistant Director
|
|
|
|
Carolyn Smith, Career Advisor
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
