February 2018
Student Newsletter
Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
Hello Gamma family,

I am so excited for 2018! We have some really great things planned for you this year, and #GammaIS kicking the year off right with some exciting events, including the Ohio Regional Conference, which took place last weekend and was a huge success, and The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Annual Conference in Chicago, October 4-6!

Fraternally yours,

Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
Highlights
Recap: Ohio Regional Conference
The first ever 2018 Ohio Regional Conference was a huge success! We had nearly 100 students in attendance, and an impressive industry turnout. Thank you to each chapter who came! Special thanks to The Ohio State University Alpha Chapter for hosting. Follow us on social media to see our updates from the conference!

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIN to see pictures and updates from the conference!
GammaSAID Inaugural Webinar
The GammaSAID Council recently hosted their inaugural webinar, Internatio nal Students: Challenges and Opportunities. We discussed challenges for both international students and insurance organizations, and how the industry can embrace the opportunity.



Upcoming Events
The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair
February 13th, 2018

Find the perfect job or internship... from your dorm room! This virtual career fair is open to ALL students, regardless of GIS affiliation. Student registration is FREE!



VCU's 2018 RISC Trends Conference
March 6, 2018

Virginia Commonwealth University and the Alpha Mu Chapter are hosting this upcoming conference in March on exploring the evolving insurance landscape.

For questions, please contact Alpha Mu Chapter Advisor Tim Cook.
Temple University's "Philly Excursion"
March 16-18, 2018

The Sigma Chapter at Temple University is hosting its annual "Philly Excursion". The event promotes inter-chapter relations and peer networking opportunities. Attend the Philly Excursion and enjoy a professional basketball game, a tour of the city, and a community service opportunity!

For questions, please contact Sigma Chapter President Elizabeth Arbegast .
NAPSLO's Extreme Risk Takers Symposium
March 23-24, 2018

The Alpha Kappa Chapter at the Katie School of Insurance is hosting this annual symposium, sponsored by the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation.

IABA Bootcamp
Application Deadline: March 31, 2018

The IABA Actuarial Boot Camp is the premier program for transitioning black actuarial students to the actuarial industry. The boot camp will take place July 23-26, with the IABA Annual Meeting taking place July 26-July 28. Food and lodging are provided.

Find more information here.
Click here to apply.
SJU's 2018 Deductible Dash 5K
A pril 7, 2018
Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia, PA

The Deductible Dash is a student organized charity 5K, and casual networking opportunity, established by the Saint Joseph's University Alpha Omega Chapter. All proceeds for the event go to the IICF. Registration cost includes refreshments, a t-shirt, and all day admission to the Zoo.

Click here for more information.
Click here to register.
NAPSLO's Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Symposium
April 6-7, 2018

This symposium, hosted by Arizona State University, will take place in Pheonix/Tempe Arizona, and will cover "Risky Business."



Click here for more information.
The Drake University Symposium on Innovation and Insurance
April 6-8, 2018

The Chi Chapter at Drake University will be hosting a symposium on innovation and insurance.


For questions, please contact Chi Chapter President Parker Grant.
Nu Chapter's Detroit Showcase
April 14-15, 2018

You're invited to the Nu Chapter's Second Annual Detroit Showcase. This inter-chapter event highlights the culture, arts, sports, and eats of Detroit, Michigan.


For questions, please contact Nu Chapter President Ashley Kerr.
RIMS 2018
April 15-18, 2018

The RIMS 2018 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held this year in San Antonio, Texas.

Click here to register or find more information.
Chapter Highlights
Spotlight: Rho Chapter
Last year, Gamma Iota Sigma's Rho Chapter raised over 20,000 pounds of food for the Hunger and Health Coalition during the annual Week of Giving. Check out this article by the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University to learn more. Way to go, Rho Chapter!


What is your chapter doing? Let us know! Send pictures and events to Hannah Baxter.
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Resources
Sustaining Partners Webinars
Get exclusive access to the industry through our Sustaining Partners webinar series! Ask executives, recruiters, and GIS alumni directly what it's like to work for their company.

Check out past Webinars below! 
GIS Career Center
Check out the GIS Career Center, the only centralized location for you to search through and apply for internship and entry-level opportunities across the industry. Employers can also search through student profiles, so be sure to upload your resume!



Scholarship Opportunities
There are many scholarship opportunities that are out there and waiting for you to apply. For your convenience, we've listed them on our website. Don't miss out on earning money for school! Apply today.
 
Fellowship Opportunities
Sponsored by St. John's University's Peter J. Tobin College of Business, the Insurance Leaders of the Year Fellows Progra m provides a number of fellowships to incoming students in their MS in Risk Management and Insurance and the MS in Enterprise Risk Management.

GIS Alumni Council
Don't let your Gamma involvement end when you graduate! Consider joining one of our alumni chapters, or starting one in your city.



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Staff Spotlight: Meet the Grand Chapter
Grace Grant
Grace has been the Director of Chapter Services at Gamma Iota Sigma for over 4 years. She brings nearly 8 years of industry and association experience to her role, and an additional 3 years in the financial services industry. She graduated from Wittenberg University with a degree in business management and pre-law in 2007.

She and her husband are from Columbus, Ohio. She has three children, and one on the way due any day. She enjoys spending time with her family, being involved with her church community, and is an avid runner having completed 15 full or half marathons. She is looking forward to a great year ahead with Gamma!
Contact Us

Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer

Sharla Floyd
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives

Grace Grant
Director of Chapter Services

Hannah Baxter
Chapter Services and Events Coordinator
Executive Committee
Glenn Dorr
President

Wes Griffiths
Executive Vice President

Cheryl Matochik
Treasurer

Steve Marohn
Vice President

Jake Timmins
Vice President
 
Jon Perry
Secretary
 
Noelle Codispoti 
Chief Executive Officer
Meg Allwein
Immediate Past President

Sabrina Hanitz
Alumni Representative

Millie Workman
Industry Representative

Dr. Karen Epermanis
Faculty Representative

Josh Cowdrey
Student Representative

Kate McCoy
Student Representative
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