September 6, 2022

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

Meet the Firms | Wednesday, September 7th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Festival Ballroom


Meet the Firms is a recruiting event for accounting, finance and CIS students. Approximately 50 firms will be attending to meet with and discuss employment opportunities with students. Click the link to view the list of the companies that will be participating. https://www.jmu.edu/cob/accounting/meet-the-firms/firms.shtml

Banking Career Panel with F&M Bank |

Monday, September 12th, 3:25 - 4:40 p.m. | Hartman Hall 1039


Come learn from JMU alumni working in finance. The Banking Career Panel is open to all students.

Careers in Finance Panel |

Monday, September 12th, 7:00 p.m. | Hartman Hall 2008


Come learn from JMU alumni working in finance. The Careers in Fianance Panel is open to all students.

Department of Economics | Seminar Series

Friday, September 16 3:30 p.m. | Showker Hall 6034


J. Barkley Rosser, Jr. will present "A Conjoined Intellectual Journey: Richard H. Day and the Journal He Founded"

College of Business Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

Saturday, March 11 - Saturday, March 18, 2023|Denver, Colorado


The CoB is planning an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) to Denver, Colorado working with the Denver Rescue Mission. This trip will include some downtime to explore the area and an event for students to network with alumni from the JMU Denver Alumni Chapter. 

 

We are looking for two College of Business student to be co-leaders of this ASB and work with the Undergraduate Office and the Alternative Break Program office to manage logistics. If you are interested in being the co-leader please contact Erica Kann at [email protected] and provide a brief statement about why you would like to lead and participate on this trip. If you are interested in attending as a participant and want updates on the application process, join the ASB Contact List.

 

The estimated cost per student is approximately $250. 

Taking COB300 in Spring 2023?


If you are taking COB300 in Spring 2023, you can apply to study abroad in Antwerp, Belgium. For more information visit the following website or contact Associate Dean, Molly Brown.

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!


Other JMU College of Business news...

JMU Career Clothes Closet |

Every Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | University Career Center


Prepare for JMU Career Fairs & interviews: Free work attire, footwear, and accessories for ALL JMU students.

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

Go beyond Google for your business information


Ask us about

  • identifying whether business databases can answer your research question
  • tackling honors capstone, theses or research assistant projects

Q: Are you using the most credible information for your project?

A: Our CoB Peer Research Advisors can ensure that you are.


Schedule a consultation at lib.jmu.edu/ask

Office of 
Undergraduate Programs
Molly Brown, Associate Dean

Erica Kann, Administrative Assistant

Office of Professional Development and Engagement


Samantha Collier, Director


Make Appointment Here

University Career Center

Hadgu, Hadgu, Career Advisor


Make Appointment Here