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AI Should Amplify Your Judgment, Not Replace It
Recently, the College of Business hosted an AI Orientation event, bringing together more than 70 students and 11 student leaders for an engaging and insightful experience. Check out some of the key takeaways students shared from their experience:
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AI can sound confident and still be wrong. Students caught errors in calculations, break-even analysis, costs, budgets, and assumptions during the session.
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Verification is becoming a core business skill. After the session, 98.1% of respondents said they expected to usually or always check AI-generated answers before using them.
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Don’t outsource your thinking. One student captured the message particularly well: “Think for yourself, don’t let AI think for you.”
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The best AI users challenge the output. Students identified checking accuracy, finding mistakes, evaluating credibility, and questioning AI responses as particularly valuable parts of the experience.
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AI literacy goes beyond ChatGPT skills. Students wanted to learn more about better prompting, selecting the right AI tool, and applying AI to areas such as auditing, careers, and other business activities.
Missed the first event? Don’t worry! We are planning another opportunity on Friday, October 23. Mark your calendar and be on the lookout for more information on Handshake, BeInvolved, and the CoBConnections.
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Majors & Minors Fair
September 29 | 4:00 - 6:00PM | Festival Ballroom
Chat with advisors, professors, and students from majors and minors across campus in one location! We will have Exploratory Advisors there to help answer any questions you may have, a station that will allow you to declare if you make that decision (with tech support to walk you through it), giveaways, and food--yummy, yummy, FREE food! No Registration Required. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Share Your Ideas, Feedback & Experiences
If you have something positive to share about a College of Business program you attended, an idea for a new initiative or concern about a college experience you’ve had, the CoB SAC members are your go-to resource. SHARE TODAY!
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Career and Internship Fair
Day 2 - September 30 | 12:00 - 4:00PM | AUBC
It is just as important to attend Day 2 of the fair because there will be a new lineup of employers with internship and career opportunities! Registering beforehand also allows employers to view your profile and resume, giving you the opportunity to connect with employers before the fair. REGISTER TODAY!
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Get to Know OPDE
October 1 | 1:30 - 2:30PM | Hartman Hall Employer Space
Stop by the CoB EY Professional Development & Undergraduate Suite to get to know OPDE staff and learn more about the programs, resources, and opportunities available to you. Fill out a 30-second survey and spin the prize wheel! To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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GCFE Open Coffee
October 2 | 10:00 - 11:00AM | Hartman Hall 1040 (GCFE)
Join Brett Danielson (’18), Co-Founder and President of BarTrack. Brett will share the story behind BarTrack and his entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of building a business and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Come grab free Krispy Kreme coffee and donuts. Also, shop at the Student-Made at JMU pop-up. REGISTER TODAY!
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Semester in Antwerp Info Session
October 5 | 1:30 - 2:00PM | Hartman Hall EY Suite
Are you interested in learning more about a Semester in Antwerp, a study abroad opportunity exclusively for CoB students? If so, join us for an upcoming 30-minute information session and hear from the program director and students about the experience. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Career Trek Info Session
October 13 | 5:15 - 5:45PM | Hartman Hall EY Suite
Stop by to learn more about the College of Business Career Treks. Get all your questions answered and learn more about how to participate. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Practice Interview Event
October 14 | Scheduled Sessions 9:00AM - 5:00PM | SSC 4th Floor
These 30-minute practice interviews are designed to help you prepare for upcoming interviews and build confidence. Each interview is conducted by a real employer and includes personalized feedback on your interviewing skills. All employers will use the same questions and feedback rubric to ensure a consistent experience. Practice interview slots are first-come, first-served so REGISTER TODAY!
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Fireside Chat
October 15 | 4:30 - 5:30PM | Hartman Hall Forum
Join the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship for an engaging conversation with Darrel Branch (’91), a global executive, entrepreneur, investor, and board member with more than 30 years of experience building brands for Fortune 100 companies, including Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company, and Revlon. Hear insights from his experience building brands across global markets, advising growing companies, and mentoring entrepreneurs. The conversation will include an audience Q&A followed by a networking reception with Darrel. Snacks and beverages will be provided. REGISTER TODAY!
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CoB Diversity Alumni & Student Networking Event
October 16 | 3:00 - 5:00PM | Hartman Hall, 3043
Several College of Business student organizations are partnering to host 25 JMU alumni representing a variety of industries and professional backgrounds for an inclusive and welcoming networking event. Students will have the opportunity to practice their networking skills, strengthen their elevator pitches, ask career-related questions, and build meaningful connections with JMU alumni.
Space is limited, so please RSVP only if you are committed to attending and can participate for at least one full hour. Resumes must be submitted by Wednesday, October 14 at 11:59 PM. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Northern VA Career Trek
October 19 | Application Deadline
Are you interested in learning more about companies in the Northern Virginia area? The next NoVA Career Trek will take place in January 2027! Attend the upcoming info session to learn more about the experience, get your questions answered, and find out how to participate. Applications are closing soon, APPLY TODAY!
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AI & Critical Thinking
Become critical users of AI who understand how and when to leverage the technology responsibly and ethically in this self-paced Canvas course. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Business Librarians for Every Major
Did you know JMU has a librarian for every major? Valerie Linsinbigler, Elizabeth Price & David Vess are the librarians who specialize in the business information most useful to undergrad students in CoB & Hart School. Ask them how to take advantage of library resources for assignments, honors projects, or business plans. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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