Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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February 2019
Gamma Iota Sigma is a proud partner of the
Insurance Careers Movement
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a grassroots initiative to enlighten and inspire young people to choose insurance as a career.
Join Gamma Iota Sigma and other students, industry professionals, and organizations in celebration of Insurance Careers Month this February!
Ways You Can Get Involved:
- Register for The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair
- Take advantage of the GIS Career Center
- Participate on Social Media #InsuranceCareersMonth #ICM2019 #InsuranceCareers
- New Members! Wear your new t-shirt to promote #ICM2019! Ask your chapter officers & advisors for more information.
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The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair
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February 12, 2019
11 AM - 4 PM EST
In celebration of Insurance Careers Month, Gamma Iota Sigma is bringing you
The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair. College students of all majors from any school: Get a job on February 12 by participating in this completely free, entirely virtual career fair! Join via laptop, tablet, or smartphone anytime between 11 AM and 4 PM EST. Chat with company representatives, ask questions, and more, all from the comfort of your own home, school library, or favorite coffee shop
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2019 Regional Conference Recap
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Gamma Iota Sigma's 2019 Regional Conference Series was a great success! More than 300 students, advisors, and industry professionals gathered across three locations - The Ohio State University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Florida State University - for a career fair, networking, professional development sessions, educational sessions, chapter management sessions, a community service project, and more! Special thanks to every student, advisor, sponsor, speaker, and career fair exhibitor who joined us for this exciting event! Follow us on social media to see updates from the conferences.
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The Insurance Nerdery Podcast
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Insurance Nerds is excited to bring to you... The Insurance Nerdery! In this new podcast, you will find short videos covering insurance industry topics, trends, and events by your hosts - John Bachmann and Amber Wuollet.
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Upcoming Chartering Ceremonies
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Lincoln, NE
Mercyhurst University
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Erie, PA
Questions? Interested in attending a chartering ceremony? Contact
Grace Grant.
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Philly Excursion
Presented by the Sigma Chapter
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April 5-7, 2019
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
The Sigma Chapter's
Annual Philly Excursion
offers a great opportunity to meet members of other Gamma Iota Sigma chapters from all across the country while exploring one of America's most historic cities!
Attend a Phillies game, prepare sandwiches for the homeless in a community service event, participate in a D & I round table, and more! Registration is $50 per student, plus $10 for SEPTA Subway Card. All registration fees will be donated to Gift of Life Family House.
Questions? Contact Sigma Chapter Vice President of Student Affairs
Brian Fritz.
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Drake Symposium
Presented by the Chi Chapter
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April 12-14, 2019
Des Moines, IA
Interested in actuarial science? Don't miss this exciting upcoming actuarial student conference, the 2019 Drake Symposium! Hosted by Gamma Iota Sigma's Chi Chapter and sponsored by the Casualty Actuarial Society and Society of Actuaries, the Symposium will take place April 12-14 in Des Moines, Iowa, and presents a unique opportunity to network with students from across the country, learn more about intriguing industry topics, and showcase critical thinking and technical skills through a case competition.
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Detroit ShowCASE
Presented by the Nu Chapter
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April 13-14, 2019
Detroit, Michigan
The Nu Chapter is hosting their third annual Detroit ShowCASE! This inter-chapter event is open to all chapters and highlights the culture, arts, sports, and eats of Detroit, Michigan. Explore the city, visit museums, attend a professional sporting event, and more! The cost is $50 per student, plus lodging (includes meals and all planned activities).
Questions? Contact Nu Chapter President
Emma Welch
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IABA Actuarial Boot Camp & Scholarship
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July 29 - August 1, 2019
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
The International Association of Black Actuaries Actuarial Boot Camp Application is OPEN! The IABA Actuarial Boot Camp is a four day workshop that prepares students for a career in Actuarial Science, and will take place July 29 - August 1 at the University of Houston. Don't miss this opportunity! Also, don't miss out on earning $2,000 - $5,000 for school with the IABA Scholarship Program. See if you qualify
here. The deadline for both IABA Actuarial Boot Camp and Scholarship Program is March 31.
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Interested in connecting with another chapter? Gamma makes it easy! Our Find a Chapter Map is a great resource to find contact information for all Gamma Chapters, Alumni Chapters, and more!
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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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Butler University's Master of Science - Risk and Insurance
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Butler University is currently seeking qualified applicants for its new Master of Science in Risk and Insurance. The two-year, online, cohort-based degree comprises online specialized courses in the areas of property/casualty as well as health/life insurance, complemented by foundational MBA business courses. Butler’s MJ Student-Run Insurance Company Ltd.—the nation’s only captive insurance company–will also be part of the MSRI program.
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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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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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Contact Us
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
Sharla Floyd
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Senior Vice President, Chapter Operations
Alyssa Bouchard
Director of Education & Programming
Hannah Baxter
Director of Communications & Events
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