Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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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
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Recap: Ohio Regional Conference
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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!
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GammaSAID Inaugural Webinar
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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.
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The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair
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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!
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VCU's 2018 RISC Trends Conference
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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.
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Temple University's "Philly Excursion"
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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!
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NAPSLO's Extreme Risk Takers Symposium
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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.
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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.
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SJU's 2018 Deductible Dash 5K
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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.
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NAPSLO's Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Symposium
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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.
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The Drake University Symposium on Innovation and Insurance
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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.
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Nu Chapter's Detroit Showcase
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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.
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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.
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What is your chapter doing? Let us know! Send pictures and events to
Hannah Baxter.
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Future Insurance Professionals – Make Your Voice Heard!
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Take This Survey and You Could Win a Spotify Giftcard!
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Industry Stalwart seeks your valuable opinion on emerging potential risks and trends in property/casualty insurance. Complete the brief survey and enter for a chance to win a Spotify subscription gift card!
By completing the survey, you will help provide the Emerging Issues team at ISO, a Verisk business, with a better understanding of some of the potential risks and trends you as a future insurance professional think will likely impact property/casualty insurance in the years ahead.
Since 1971, ISO has been a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk for a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance.
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Sustaining Partners Webinars
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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!
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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!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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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.
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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.
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Don't let your Gamma involvement end when you graduate! Consider joining one of our alumni chapters, or starting one in your city.
No longer a student? Has your information changed?
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Don't click away without ordering your favorite Gamma Gear! We have baseball tees, football jerseys, comfy fleeces, coffee mugs, graduation stoles, 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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Staff Spotlight: Meet the Grand Chapter
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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!
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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
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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
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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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