CoB CONNECTIONS
A newsletter for CoB Undergraduates students, brought to you by the CoB Office of Professional Development and Engagement
Volume 6, Issue 9
February 2, 2021
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PHI CHI THETA
SPRING RUSH 2021
Interested in joining a Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity?
Phi Chi Theta will begin Spring Rush on February 1st
If you are a business major or minor, this could be the family that you are looking for at JMU!
 Click here to fill out our Interested Member Form!
Follow @jmu_pct on Instagram for updates about rush and to learn more about our organization!
Are you a junior or senior Accounting major?
Check your email for information regarding the Accounting Externship Fair on February 4th.
Email Eileen Shifflett with questions: [email protected]

Antwerp Management School offers 1-year specialty masters programs in finance, supply chain, fashion management, global management, and more at a fraction of the cost of similar US programs.
Contact
Eva Peeters, Recruitment Manager
or
Molly Brown, Assoc. Dean
Information Session
Friday, Feb 5th @ 12pm

Click on image to register
Strategic Leadership Studies: Leading Change Conference 2021
February 18-19, 2021
*
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 5TH
CLICK HERE for more information and to register
College of Business Diversity Council
Speaker Series
Join industry experts as they share their experience and best practices for inclusion in the workplace.

Watch the January event HERE
and register for the next event
February 25th @ 6:30pm HERE

For more information visit our CoB Diversity Council website HERE.
2021-22 Scholarship Opportunities Now Available
Thru Madison Scholarships Hub
HOW TO APPLY
  • Log into MyMadison
  • Select the Student tab
  • Click on the Madison Scholarship Hub logo
  • See website as deadlines vary
Looking to get more involved? Ready to grow your leadership skills?
Make Your Mark On Madison (MYMOM) is now accepting applications for Leadership Counselors.
Applications due February 8th.
WANT TO WIN A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD?
Click here by Feb. 8th to take the 2021 CareerTest survey and enter the New Year Competition for the chance to win one of 25 gift cards.
Digital Marketing
Interested in learning about the NEW Digital Marketing concentration?
Join us to meet the digital marketing faculty and members of Delta Mu Sigma, JMU's digital marketing honor society, on February 10th @ 6pm via Zoom!
Click here to register!
"The Political, Social, and Creative Power of Black Women in Collectives"
Fifth Annual Black Women in Academia Conference
February 17, 2021
8 am-12 pm

CLICK HERE to register.
Registration deadline is Friday, February 12

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Sharon Weston Broome
Mayor, Baton Rouge, LA
Upcoming Career Fairs
CISE Career Fair:
Feb 9th

Campus-Wide Career Fair:
Feb 24th
Join us for Virtual Career Fair Tips
Thursday, Feb 18th
*Register on Handshake
Have an interview coming up?
Did you know The Pantry (located in Taylor Down Under) has free professional clothing for students?

Click here to visit their website for hours and details!
ASC Updates
News & Events from the CoB Academic Success Center
Visit our Virtual Front Desk
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College of Business
Academic Success Center
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ask questions that will be answered by Academic Success Center student staff via chat:
jmu.edu/cob/asc/contact-us.shtml

Visit the Registrar's Office here for important dates and deadlines.
Appointments with an Advisor or a MAP are being held virtually.
Click here to schedule!

Welcome back students!
We are looking forward to a great
Spring 2021 semester.

-Academic Success Center
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Career Updates
Your College of Business Career Liaison can Help with...
Resumes & Cover Letters
Using Handshake
Looking for Jobs
Career Decision Making
Carolyn Smith - CoB Career Liaison
Carolyn Smith
Career Advisor

Office Hours
Tuesdays, 2:30 - 5 p.m
Office of 
Undergraduate Programs
Molly Brown, Associate Dean
Erica Kann, Administrative Assistant
Office of Professional Development and Engagement
Samantha (Sam) Collier, Director
Anna Boley, Assistant Director