Connections                                                  Volume 2 Issue 10
  (A newsletter for CoB Undergraduate Students)                                 February 8, 2017 
In This Issue
Interview Prep

WHEN:   Fri., Feb. 10, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

WHERE: Showker G6

Elizabeth Price, Business Librarian and Kelly Gooch from the CoB Office of Experiential Learning guide you through conducting effective company research and help you learn tips to ace your internship and job interviews! 
Design Thinking:
Innovating with Empathy

Presented by: Alexander Gavis, Esquire
Senior VP & Deputy General Counsel
Fidelity Investments
 

WHEN:   Thurs., Feb. 23, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
 
WHERE:  Showker 105

Join us to learn how executives can use design thinking to meet clients' needs more efficiently and become better business professionals. 

Open to all JMU CoB Students.
 
Questions?  Contact Professor Daphyne Thomas at thomasds@jmu.edu 

Sponsored by the Department of
Finance & Business Law and the
Office of Experiential Learning

RSM US Foundation Announces Spring Invasion Week Events 

Freshman event: RSM will be hosting a *NEW* program for freshmen called POWER UP! for those interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. The goal of POWER UP! is to provide insight into a growing firm and opportunities that public accounting can provide for them throughout their career.
 
Power Your Education Scholarship: The RSM US Foundation's national scholarship program is awarding 10 students with $10,000 scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year and an invitation to participate in RSM's externship. Please follow this link for more information and to learn how to apply.  Applications are due by Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Career and Academic Planning Office
(CAP) Corner
 
JMU students, make your next move! The Career and Academic Planning (CAP) office is here to help! Visit CAP to talk to a Career Counselor about choosing a major and/or finding a job, internship, or grad program. Make an appointment through your Recruit-A-Duke account or stop by the CAP office on the 3rd floor of the Student Success Center. 
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Highlighted Event:
Spring Career & Internship Fair
 
WHEN:  Tues., Feb. 14, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
              Wed., Feb. 15, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

WHERE: Festival Ballroom

HOST: Career & Academic Planning

Other information: Learn about jobs and internships available, talk with employers representing different organizations, and network. For what to expect, how to prepare, and more information visit the Career and Internship Fair site. 
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Upcoming CAP Workshops
and Events

Thurs., Feb. 9 
3:00-4:00 pm 
Grad School 101 
SSC 1075 
Thurs., Feb. 9 
3:30-4:30 pm 
Interviewing Workshop 
SSC 3270 
Fri., Feb 10 
3:00-5:00 pm 
Career Fair Success for International Students 
SSC 4049
Mon., Feb. 13 
11:30 am-12:30 pm 
Internships 101 
SSC 3270 
Tues., Feb. 14 
11:00 am-3:00 pm and
Wed., Feb. 15
11:00 am-3:00 pm  
Spring Career & Internship Fair 
Festival Conference & Student Center 
Tues., Feb. 14 
1:00-3:00 pm 
Walk-in Hours with Career Educators 
SSC 3210 
Thurs., Feb. 16 
2:00-3:00 pm 
Internships 101 
SSC 3270 
Thurs., Feb. 16 
3:00-4:00 pm
Grad School 201: Financing & Interviewing for Grad School 
SSC 1075 
Fri., Feb. 17 
11:00 am-12:00 noon 
Interviewing Workshop 
SSC 3270 
Fri., Feb. 17 
2:00-5:00 pm 
Understanding the Work Visa 
SSC 4049 
Mon., Feb. 20 
10:30-11:30 am 
Resume Writing Workshop 
SSC 3210 
Thurs., Feb. 23 
2:30-3:30 pm
LinkedIn Hands-on Workshop 
SSC 3270 
 
For more workshops, seminars, and on-campus interviews, visit the CAP Calendar at
https://www.jmu.edu/cap/calendar/index.shtml 
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The College of Business CAP Liaison is
Venus Miller
 in the CAP Office, 3rd Floor
 Student Success Center
 
You can make an appointment with Venus via
Questions? Contact Venus at millervs@jmu.edu  
Need to Talk with the Office of Experiential Learning? 

Questions or comments about professional development programs and Experiential Learning Tours are welcome!
 

Office hours are 10:00 am - 1:00 pm on Tuesdays and 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Showker 205M. 

Learn more about our programs on our web page.
Quick Links...
Academic Services Center Corner


Time Management Workshop 

WHEN:    Wed., Feb. 8, 7:00 - 7:30 pm

WHERE: Showker G5

HOSTS:  CoB Madison Advising Peers
3rd Annual JMU Spring 2017
Sales Competition

WHEN:    Mon., Feb. 13, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

WHERE: Chandler 131

Win a chance for an all-expense paid trip to represent JMU at an intercollegiate sales competition. Participants to the competition stay for an employer networking event from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Sign up in Showker 532 today!  
Shape Your Future Series 
  

The Shape Your Future professional and leadership development series at the CoB helps you build key leadership skills for success in the workplace.  Spring semester sessions include:  
 
Etiquette Dinner
( Reservations required

Tues., 2/21
6:30 pm

Montpelier Room 
Case Interviewing 

Wed., 4/5
6:00 pm

Showker G5
Reservations are required for the Etiquette Dinner.  For more information about any Shape Your Future event, contact the CoB Office of Experiential Learning .
 
Hospit
ality Students:  Ar e You Looking for a Fun Inte rnship This Sum mer?

Attend the Hospitality Student Conference hosted by PCMA on Sun., Feb. 26! There will be speakers from various companies within the hospitality industry, including:
  • Massanutten Resort
  • Bold Rock Cidery
  • Quirk Hotel.

There will be door prizes and food and beverages throughout the day. Register in Godwin Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, or you can register online. Also, check out our Facebook page to stay up to date on conference details, including speaker announcements and other event features!  


EXPLORING A MA RKETING CAREER?
Join us! Marketing EDGE
Student Career Forum
Thurs., Mar. 2, 2017 | Washington, DC
  • A unique opportunity to connect with marketing leaders
  • Network with companies including prominent DC nonprofits,marketing agencies, and brands
  • Hear presentations and receive career tips
  • Find out about internships and entry-level job opportunities
Cost: $10 per student!
Register and find out more at
Space is limited
Deadline:  Feb. 17 or when program fills

Scholarships for Future CPAs

 

College is an expensive investment in a student's future, and the  VirginiaSociety of CPAs (VSCPA) Educational Foundation wants to help. There are several scholarships available that range from $1,000 to $5,000.

 

You can apply today and learn more about the scholarship opportunities and eligibility requirements. All scholarship applications must be submitted by Apr. 1, 2017.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lauren Simonetti, Student & Member Engagement Coordinator, Virginia Society of CPAs by email or by calling 804.612.9427. 

Get Job Ready with the VSCPA Leaders' Institute


WHEN:  May 24 - 25, 2017

WHERE:  University of Richmond

This FREE program has helped hundreds of students:
  • Land jobs with top accounting firms
  • Develop their leadership skills
  • Network with other young professionals
  • Gain access to mentoring opportunities
  • Learn tips to polish their resume
Students should apply online at  vscpa.com/Institute by April 1, 2017 and must be a full-time undergraduate accounting student graduating in 2018 or 2019.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Programs
 



Contact the Office of Experiential Learning

Ms. Molly G. Brown
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
phone at 540.568.1697
Zane Showker Hall 644  
For more information contact Christine Shiflet at shiflecd@jmu.edu 
 
Samantha Collier
email at colliesb@jmu.edu 
phone at 540.568.7415
Zane Showker Hall 205M 
 
Kelly Gooch
email at goochke@jmu.edu
phone at 540.568.3907
Zane Showker Hall 646

Terry Fernsler
email at fernslts@jmu.edu 
phone at 540.568.5660
Zane Showker Hall 219
 
The College of Business Office of Experiential Learning website is
where you can learn more about internships and externships, experiential learning tours and activities, and other professional development opportunities of interest to Business Majors.