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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA • TIPPIE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Almost Alumni Week (AAW) List of Events for Graduating Seniors – Monday, Nov. 29 – Friday, Dec. 3

Congrats December 2021 Graduates on your upcoming graduation from the Tippie College of Business. We are excited to celebrate you during our annual Almost Alumni Week! Check out all the awesome events taking place and be sure to register!  REMINDER: You MUST Complete the Tippie Graduation Survey to participate in some of the events below. You can take the survey here or by visiting the Almost Alumni Week webpage. All events and RSVP forms can be found on the Almost Alumni Week webpage: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/almost-alumni-week

Monday, November 29: Kick start your week with a special coffee or beverage available only to December Graduates at Pat's Too - ALL WEEK LONG Stop by the UPO starting Monday, Nov. 29, and pick up a drink coupon valid for a drink of your choice at Pat's Too during the entire Almost Alumni Week. You MUST complete the Graduation Survey before you can get your drink coupon. Thank you to University Housing and Dining and the Tippie Alumni Relations Office for co-sponsoring this event. Graduates can choose from: Hawk Chocolate Senioritis Whip Mocha Merit Macchiato Skinny Scholar Latte Coupons are valid ONLY at Pats Too from Monday, Nov. 29 – Friday, Dec. 3.

Grad-itude and Thank You Note station - ALL WEEK LONG BizHub in PBB Swing by the Grad-itude and Thank You Note station located in the BizHub and write your favorite Tippie faculty member, TA, advisor, and/or staff member a quick note of thanks! Tippie Senate will make sure your note is delivered to the proper recipient. There is no limit on the amount of gratitude you can share!

Tuesday, Nov. 30 – UI Counseling presents - How to Manage BIG Change and Stress after Graduation W401 PBB 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - RSVP Required Anxious about your new job? Stressed about making friends in a new city? Nervous about life after college? Join Dr. Ian Evans, a therapist from University Counseling Service for a 45-minute presentation on how to manage the stress and tackle the anxiety that comes with life after graduation. You’ll learn tips and techniques that you can use right away to help manage all the exciting, but sometimes stressful, changes coming your way.  Snacks and drinks will be provided during this presentation.  RSVP: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/almost-alumni-week/rsvp-how-manage-big-change-and-stress-after-graduation

Wednesday, Dec. 1 - YAB Lunch n' Learn event - "You're First Job - What the Recruiter Didn't Tell You" W401 PBB 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - RSVP Required Join members of the Tippie Young Alumni Board as they host a panel discussion on “Your First Job – What the Recruiter Didn’t Tell You” over the lunch hour. Recent grads will share what they learned as they entered the next chapter of life after college and will host a 20-minute Q&A session. A RSVP is required to attend as space is limited. Lunch will be provided only to those that RSVP only (first come – first served).  RSVP: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/almost-alumni-week/rsvp-yab-lunch-n-learn

Thursday, Dec. 2 - Tippie Toast to Graduation BizHub in PBB 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – RSVP Required One drink ticket will be provided to all those that RSVP. Drink tickets are good for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink of your choice. Light appetizers will be served. Dress is snappy/business casual Come raise a glass to the December Tippie Class of 2021. We’ll hear toasts from beloved faculty member Eean Crawford, UPO Advisor Melissa Baker, and class speaker Kethia Mulongo. Prizes will be handed out to five seniors in attendance, including two custom Tippie diploma frames ($150 value/each). You’ll also be able to pick up your new Tippie T-shirt, the senior gift, at this event. In order to receive your senior gift you must have completed the Graduation Survey.   RSVP to participate! Don’t forget to bring a valid ID, as IMU catering will be checking all IDs. We look forward to celebrating all that the Class of 2021 has achieved and overcome! RSVP: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/almost-alumni-week/rsvp-toast-to-graduation   Graduation Gifts Graduation gifts will be handed out at the Tippie Toast to Graduation event. If you are unable to attend the Tippie Toast, you can collect your gift from the Dean’s office (PBB C120) starting Monday, Dec. 6. You must have taken the Graduation Survey in order to pick up your bag. Deadline to pick up your shirt is Friday, Dec. 17th. Don’t miss out on your Tippie T-shirt! Graduation Survey: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NCpmajcKMTxLH8

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