Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma |
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4th Annual Unique Week
September 19-25, 2021
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Coinciding with the Global Dive In Festival, and spurring students into action with a social media campaign to promote D&I within campus communities, GIS students throughout North America dedicate this week to thoughtful discourse, interactive events, fostering new connections, and a social media campaign promoting diversity and inclusivity within their campus communities. |
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Allies in Insurance:
Diversity Fair & Connection Point
Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Save the Date! Gamma Iota Sigma is thrilled to host Allies in Insurance, a virtual diversity fair for Gamma Iota Sigma's Sustaining Partners and students, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. ALL students are invited to learn about the insurance industry as a career path and meaningfully connect with insurance organizations committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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2022 Regional Conference Series
Save the Date: January 28-29, 2022
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The Regional Conferences Series is back in three amazing cities for 2021! 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!
2022 Regional Conference Cities:
- Southwest: Dallas, TX
- Midwest: TBD
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50th Annual International Conference
Registration Deadline: August 27, 2021
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Students, register for Gamma Iota Sigma's 50th Annual International Conference! Join us for the insurance industry's hallmark recruiting event on September 23-25, 2021. #GIS2021
Why attend?
- Connect with employers hiring for jobs and internships through the largest career fair of its kind and on-site first-round interviews
- Build your network of GIS students, alumni, professional associations, and industry leaders
- Invest in your future through keynotes, educational sessions, scholarships, career resources, professional development, and more!
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Quick links:
Registration cost: $50 per student/faculty advisor
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It's that time of year again! During the month of August, all chapters are invited to participate in the GIS Roll Call 2021 video challenge.
Primary Purpose: Create a roll call video that best showcases your chapter and what makes your chapter unique.
Guidelines:
- The video must be a maximum of 2 minutes long.
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Format: Must be a YouTube link
- Email your video link to Nikia Jefferson
- The Grand Chapter will post the videos on their YouTube Channel and share them through social media.
- Share this link with as many people as possible, across all social media platforms, and encourage viewers to comment, like, and share.
- Remember to use hashtags #GammaIS and #RollCall2021 when sharing your link on social media.
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Due date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
- The Grand Chapter will select the top 3 videos that have the most views, shares, and/or likes. These three videos will be played during the 2021 Annual Conference in Columbus, OH, where we will select a final winner.
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Submit Your Chapter Photos! |
Gamma Iota Sigma is seeking photos of your GIS Alumni to help us celebrate our 50th Annual International Conference! Submit your photos to Alyssa Bouchard for a chance to be featured at the Annual Awards Dinner in Columbus, OH, this September.
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GIS Alumni: Taking the Industry and Running with It |
Gamma Iota Sigma alumni Isabelle Repinski, Frank Mercurio, and Kingston Hall discuss starting their insurance careers and how GIS set them up for success in the latest issue of Independent Agent Magazine.
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Industry Engagement Resources |
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Young Talent Speaks Podcast |
Falling Into It: Young Talent Speaks is a new, limited-series podcast hosted by Leaders' Edge and focused on young professionals in the insurance and risk management industries. In this edition, we meet Mallory Kobler, an underwriter at Erie Insurance Group based in Erie, Pennsylvania. With two-plus years under her belt, Kobler shares how she became an underwriter and where she wants to go from here, the role of tech in insurance, what makes a good boss, and more.
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Career Center is THE centralized location for you to search for entry-level jobs and internships. Create an account, search for job or internship openings, and apply today! Check out new opportunities by Westfield, Nationwide, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, and more.
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Professional Association Guide |
Get involved! Gamma Iota Sigma's Professional Association Guide provides information on effectively engaging with leading industry associations and trade groups. |
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Alumni Council Leadership Opportunities |
The GIS Alumni Council is looking for GIS alumni interested in leading an alumni chapter in their city. Consider applying to become a Regional Director today! Don't see your city on the list of Alumni Chapters? Ask Alumni Council Leadership about starting one in your city.
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Just graduated? New address? New email? Let us know! Updating your information will continue to receive important information about events, opportunities, and more. |
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Treat yourself or a fellow member of the #GammaFam with Gamma Gear! We have tees, polo shirts, comfy sweatshirts, and more. |
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Support Gamma Iota Sigma while you shop by using Amazon Smile, and Amazon will donate 0.5% back to GIS, at no cost to you! |
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Thank You to Our Sustaining Partners! |
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Grace Grant
Executive Director
grace.grant@gammaiotasigma.org
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Nikia Jefferson
Vice President, University Relations
& Member Services
nikia.jefferson@gammaiotasigma.org
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Alyssa Bouchard
Vice President, Industry Engagement
alyssa.bouchard@gammaiotasigma.org
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Ashley Ganoe
Communications and Events Coordinator
ashley.ganoe@gammaiotasigma.org
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Brandon Patten
Client Services Coordinator
brandon.patten@gammaiotasigma.org
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Gamma Iota Sigma | P.O. Box 1744, Powell, OH 43065 | www.gammaiotasigma.org |
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