Upcoming Virtual Inter-Chapter Events
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"Risky Run" Virtual 5k with the Gamma Beta Chapter
April 14 - 20, 2020
It's not too late to sign up!
All chapters are invited to join the
Gamma Beta Chapter
by running, walking, or crawling a 5k at your convenience anytime the week of April 14th! This is a great fundraising opportunity supporting various GIS chapters and promoting good health! Feel free to invite your friends, just make sure to register your time!
Use
#RiskyRun2020
on social media!
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Students from the Gamma Beta Chapter made this video to encourage everyone to join in!
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GIS Michigan Virtual Career Fair
TODAY, April 15, 2020
1:00PM - 3:00PM EST
GIS is partnering with the
Alpha Alpha Chapter
at Olivet College on this virtual fair to connect insurance companies and students in the Michigan area during these unprecedented times.
This event is
FREE
to you and open to anyone interested in careers in the insurance industry, regardless of major, class year, or school. Online chats connect you with companies and organizations representing the industry's many segments and opportunities - all from the convenience of your home.
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GIS Virtual Internship Guide for Students: Optimizing Your Virtual Internship Experience
Webinar Date: Tuesday, April 28
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
Students, make the most of your virtual internship experience! We will be sharing insights to help you prepare for virtual work opportunities and optimize your internship experience.
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GIS Virtual Graduation 2020
May 8, 2020
1:00PM - 1:30PM EST
GIS is excited to announce our very own virtual graduation ceremony for graduating seniors. Everyone is invited to tune in and help us celebrate the academic achievements of the graduating class.
Attention Graduating Seniors:
To be included in the virtual graduation presentation, email a graduation photo of yourself to
Tandeka Nomvete
. Let us know if any questions!
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Survey Deadline: May 15, 2020
The Recruiting Survey is back, and now more than ever WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Take the survey by May 15 for a chance to win a Visa gift card. Chapters with 20+ participants receive a discount on 2020-21 membership dues! Open to ALL students and recent alumni within 18 months of graduation. Help us spread the word!
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Virtual Event Recaps and Learning Opportunities
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Virtual Community Service with the Alpha Iota Chapter
15 Chapters participated in the
Alpha Iota Chapter
's virtual community service where they made and wrote cards for healthcare workers battling the pandemic throughout the country. Great work everyone!
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Have ideas for a virtual event like this? Reach out to
Tandeka Nomvete
, and let's make your ideas a reality!
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Professional Development
The
GIS Professional Development Series
is LIVE and an exclusive benefit for GIS members! The series equips you with:
- Best practices for personal branding
- Navigating the job marketplace
- Business professionalism
All GIS members have received access to the new Gamma Iota Sigma Learning Portal powered by The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Questions? Email
Alyssa Bouchard
!
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Brought to you by Gamma Iota Sigma in partnership with
Galecki Search Associates
and
The
National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
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As Alumni Chair, it has been an
incredible opportunity to enhance the student voice
in the space of Diversity & Inclusion.
I saw an opportunity to
foster a connection between our student leaders and the D&I practitioners
at our sustaining partners, and we now have a base framework for that interaction to expand.
Presenting innovative solutions for student leaders at Gamma conferences was an amazing opportunity for me.
Interacting with the next generation of talen
t has always served as a great moment of pride for me as a rising risk professional.
My overall vision for the council is to continue strategic partnerships and collaboration with industry associations!
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GammaSAID Alumni Chair Spotlight
Cameron Alford
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GammaSAID Leadership Positions Available!
Deadline to Apply: April 24, 2020
- 2020-2021 Student Co-chair (Open to any current GIS member)
- 2020-2021 Alumni Co-chair (Open to any recent GIS graduate)
Simply send us a short paragraph on why you'd like the position!
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GammaSAID Council
April 2020 Call
April 16, 2020
1:30PM - 2:30PM EST
Open to all GIS students and recent alumni! Moderated by
Alexis Isom
(GammaSAID Student Co-Chair, Eta Chapter, University of Georgia)
Dial:
(712) 775-7270
Access code:
320 307 #
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GammaSAID Webinar Replays
Access incredible resources through the GammaSAID council's webinar replays:
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Special thanks to GIS Sustaining Partner Assurex Global for providing the technology for the GIS Webinar Series.
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Students, in this difficult time, GIS is dedicated to you. Below are important resources and updates for this season. We hope you are safe, healthy, and well, and if there is anything the GIS Family can help you with, please reach out to us through the contact information at the end of this newsletter.
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49th Annual International Conference
September 24-26, 2020
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GIS/IICF Student Ambassador Program
This is a phenomenal leadership opportunity for any student who is
passionate about volunteering and serving communities
! As an Ambassador, you will be serving as a liaison between GIS and IICF and increasing access to student volunteers through communication with local GIS officers.
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OLA Academy
March to September
OLA Academy is a web-based program that prepares OLA candidates for the recruiting process. In 2020, the program will run from March to September. OLA Academy participants will get training on:
- Resume writing
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Designing an effective LinkedIn profile
OLA Academy participants will be matched with volunteers to put their new skills into practice. Completing the OLA Academy curriculum is required for the OLA Travel Sponsorship Program.
OLA sponsors Latinx actuarial candidates to attend various conferences such as the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Convention and the Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) Conference, among others. At these conferences, attendees will have an opportunity to network with actuaries, and, in some cases, interview for positions. To increase your chances of being considered for the ALPFA Convention, we encourage you to apply by
April 30, 2020
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OLA Academic Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: April 30, 2020
With help from corporate sponsors, OLA awards academic scholarships to Latinx undergraduate students who are pursuing the actuarial profession. At least one award includes an actuarial internship for Summer 2021. In the general application, be sure to indicate that you are Hispanic/Latino, or else you won’t be able to apply.
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Learn About the London Insurance Market
Would you like to learn about the London Insurance Market? After a simple registration, you can access three free, interactive modules - each only 10 minutes long! Learn:
- What is London
- How it Places Business
- How Claims Work
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Surety & Fidelity Industry Intern and Scholarship Program for Underrepresented Students
Through this program, successful applicants have the opportunity to experience working in the surety and fidelity industry through a paid
summer internship
. Upon successful completion of the internship, students are eligible for a
scholarship
of up to $5,000.
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At-Large Membership Category
Did you know that GIS is open to
any
student from
any
school? The at-large membership category is a tremendous access point for students at schools without a GIS chapter.
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For a full list of GIS scholarships, benefits, and opportunities click
here
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GIS Alumni Week 2020
July 19-25, 2020
List of Events Coming Soon
Save the
new
date! GIS Alumni Chapters will be hosting events in cities across the country from baseball games to happy hours to community service projects, and students are invited! Stay tuned for more information.
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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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Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
Sharla Floyd
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Senior Vice President, Chapter Operations
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Alyssa Bouchard
Director, Education & Programming
Tandeka Nomvete
Director, Chapter Engagement
Devin Li
Coordinator
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