December 13, 2022

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

Upcoming dates and events...

Exam Week Coffee & Snacks


Coffee and light snacks will continue through Wednesday. Good luck on your exams and have a great break!

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Spring '23 CoB Research Experience for Undergraduates |

Deadline: December 15, 2022


The COB research experience for undergraduates (REU) program is now accepting applications for the spring 2023 term. As an undergraduate research assistant (RA), you’ll work alongside a faculty mentor on an in-depth project, learning a wide range of research skills such as reviewing literature, developing surveys, collecting and cleaning data, and analyzing results. At the same time, you’ll make valuable connections with JMU faculty as you collaborate on research topics of mutual interest.


Click here for more information.

CoB Student Org Night | Monday, January 23, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:30PM | Hartman Hall, Lobby


All CoB students welcome to stop in between 5:00 and 6:30PM to check out the various

CoB Student Orgs. Come enjoy light snacks and giveaways. Click here for a list of CoB Student Orgs.

COB 300 in Antwerp, Belgium


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

Other JMU College of Business news...

Rose 24/7 Space


Need a place to study that never closes? The 24-hour space in Rose Library is a great place for late-night studying, with printers, a computer lab equipped with Adobe software, vending machines, and more. This space is available to all JMU users with a JACard for swipe-in entry 365 days a year, any time of day or night. 

What's the last book you read?


 Impress your interviewer by answering with one of these 12 business books recognized by The Financial Times as 2022’s best. Borrow one from JMU Libraries before you leave for Winter Break!

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.

Download the Handshake App


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? 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

University Career Center news...

JMU Career 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. Click here for more information.

Big Interview: Free Online Practice Interviews


All JMU students can use Big Interview to conduct free, online practice interviews with a webcam. You can record yourself responding to each question, retry, and review the final product to improve your performance. Click here for more information.

Office of 
Undergraduate Programs

Molly Brown, Associate Dean


Make Appointment Here


Betty Dailey, Administrative Assistant


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