Scholarships, Regional Conferences, Giving Tuesday, and More!
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Partner with Us for #GivingTuesday Today!
#GivingTuesday is an international movement of charitable giving in the spirit of the holiday season. For this year, consider the following reasons for partnering with us and #GiveToGamma today!
#GiveToGamma to support
5000+ top students of all majors
at
over 90 colleges and universities
.
#GiveToGamma to support
35,000+ alumni
throughout the industry.
#GiveToGamma to support
robust access
to insurance careers.
#GiveToGamma to support the
continuity, diversity, and vitality
of our great industry.
#GiveToGamma to invest in the
#FutureofTalent
!
Help spread the word and let others know how Gamma has given to you!
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Call for #GivingTuesday Testimonials
Students! We would love to feature you in the Grand Chapter's #GivingTuesday social media campaign running throughout November! Submit a testimonial about what
#GammaHasGivenYou
!
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Regional Conferences 2020
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January 24 - 25, 2020
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2020
The Regional Conferences Series is back, and we are in three amazing cities for 2020! These 2-day conferences will feature a career fair, educational sessions, professional development, and community service, as well as networking with chapters and employers in your region.
Warning: you may find your next job or internship here!
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New York Regional Conference
St. John's University - Manhattan Campus
101 Astor Place, New York, NY
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Ohio Regional Conference
The Westin Great Southern Columbus
310 South High Street, Columbus, OH
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Georgia Regional Conference
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA
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Sustaining Partner Spotlight: IFEBP
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A Career in Employee Benefits is a Perfect Fit!
You are a details and numbers person, and are looking forward to putting your degree in Risk Management, Insurance or Actuarial Science to work. You also want a job that gives you the opportunity to impact others’ lives each day. A career in employee benefits is a great way to blend your education and passion into a meaningful career!
Professionals in this industry do the very important work of providing health care and retirement benefits for employees and their families to support their financial, physical, and emotional well-being. There are many components to these benefits programs, which means a variety of job opportunities. Actuarial analyst, retirement advisor, underwriting manager, and benefits specialist are just a few of the positions in this field with above average job growth.
If you haven’t had specific coursework in employee benefits, how can you best prepare for success in this industry? Connect with the
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
! The IFEBP provides a variety of education and research resources for individuals who work with employee benefits, compensation and financial literacy. The Foundation partners with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Dalhousie University to offer the
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist®/CEBS®
credential, which is recognized as the gold standard for employee benefits education. Taking CEBS courses while you are still in college or right after you graduate puts you a step ahead of your peers when you are looking for a job. Another plus—there is a significant discount for the study materials and exam fees for full time university students! Find out more and get started at
www.cebs.org/university
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Welcome New Chapters!
Congratulations to our two newest chapters:
Gamma Omicron at the
University of Southern California and
Gamma Iota at the
University of Mount Union! We are excited to see how these two chapters grow and succeed!
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GammaSAID Webinar
An Exploration of D&I Ideas and Solutions
Did you miss the GammaSAID Council's first webinar? This interactive session explored diversity and inclusion issues impacting students and dove into resources chapters use to recruit members and diversify their events and industry engagement.
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GIS Webinar Series
The GIS Webinar Series offers insight into industry trends, risks, specialties, and products to enhance your understanding of the industry. See below for dates and times, and click the links to learn more about each webinar!
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Active Assailant: Prevention, Response, & Recovery
December 4, 2019
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Speaker
Jeffrey Writer
, ARM, CFPS, ILO | Sr. Loss Control Consultant | Great American Insurance Group
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GammaSAID Webinar
The Politics of Identity and Language
December 11, 2019
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Join the GammaSAID Council for this interactive session providing a forum to support and educate each other on the basis of language and the issues we have with language when we may not necessarily know what to say.
Speakers
Brittney Alford
(D&I Officer at the Omega Chapter, Middle Tennessee State University)
Ann Pogrebitskiy
(Co-Founder and President of the Gamma Iota Chapter, University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Katherine Ross
(President of the Alpha Iota Chapter, St. John's University)
Tamiya Vilma
(VP of D&I at the Eta Chapter, University of Georgia)
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The Pipeline
Virtual Career Fair
February 11, 2020
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
This is THE virtual career fair for students of all years and majors! If you're interested in attaining a job or internship and are ready to kickstart your career, you do not want to miss out on this event!
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Coming Soon! Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Development Series
Designed to support and equip you as you prepare to pursue internships, full-time jobs, and enter our great industry as new graduates, the GIS Professional Development Series will share best practices for personal branding, navigating the job marketplace, and business professionalism. Students who complete the entire program will receive the Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Development Certificate. Stay tuned to make this investment in your future!
Brought to you by Gamma Iota Sigma in partnership with
Galecki Search Associates
and
The
National Alliance
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Membership Info & Important Dates
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Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program
Nomination Deadline:
December 4, 2019
In 2020, RIMS will sponsor 30 students in the US and Canada, and 6 international students (not enrolled at a university in US & Canada) to attend the
RIMS Annual Conference & Exposition
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WSIA Student White Paper Contest
Submission Deadline:
December 8, 2019
Exciting Topic Options!
Cannabis
Climate Change
#MeToo Movement
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CAS Trust Scholarship
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2020
The CAS Trust Scholarship Program is awarding up to eight scholarships to students pursuing a career in actuarial science. Four $2,500 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded.
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Spencer Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2020
The Spencer Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship application is now open! This application is a portal for multiple awards under this scholarship's umbrella! Click on the button for a full list of scholarships and qualifications!
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Business Insurance Scholarship
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2020
For Non-RMI majors
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At-Large Membership Category
Did you know that GIS is open to
any
student from
any
school? We are thrilled to offer the at-large membership category to students attending a school where a GIS chapter currently doesn’t exist.
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New job? New city? New email? Stay connected.
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Familiarize Yourself with Our Sustaining Partners!
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These industry thought leaders have made a significant commitment to investing in YOU to ensure a vibrant future for the evolving world of insurance!
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Contact Us
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
Sharla Floyd
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Senior Vice President, Chapter Operations
Alyssa Bouchard
Director, Education & Programming
Tandeka Nomvete
Director, Chapter Engagement
Devin Li
Coordinator
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