Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma |
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Highlights and Opportunities |
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Recap: 49th Annual International Conference |
Gamma Iota Sigma was thrilled to host its 49th Annual International Conference bringing together a record turnout of student attendees with nearly 700 students from over 115 different universities and colleges!
Through use of the vFairs platform, GIS delivered two keynote addresses, educational sessions, and two days of Career Fairs.
In conjunction with the Annual Conference, GIS also hosted a community service initiative in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, in addition to a series of roundtable discussions with faculty and professional associations.
Thank you to our Sustaining Partner companies and Conference Sponsors for your support and participation!
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Gamma Iota Sigma was pleased to present its Annual Awards Ceremony to conclude the Annual Conference where students, chapters, alumni, and faculty were recognized for their accomplishments.
Congratulations on the remarkable accomplishments of our award recipients for your hard work in the 2019-2020 academic year. A complete list of awards can be found here.
The Edison L. Bowers Award established in 1972, is the oldest and most coveted of the national awards conferred by the Grand Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, recognizing the one Gamma Iota Sigma chapter that demonstrated an exceptional, well-rounded and organized program the past scholastic year. The Bowers Award is the highest honor a collegiate chapter can receive from the Grand Chapter.
Congratulations to the Gamma Zeta Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin!
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Connect with GammaSAID!
Does your chapter have a D&I Officer? Be sure you are reporting that on your MCR so we include them on the Council's monthly calls!
GammaSAID: why participate? The Council provides a unique network, vital resources to help you bolster your chapter's commitment to D&I and diversify your membership, and opportunities to speak at events and connect with the industry.
#UniqueWeek was a national social media campaign from September 19-26 led by GammaSAID and engaging Gamma Iota Sigma chapters, students, and industry professionals to showcase what makes them unique. A huge Thank You to everyone who participated and led the charge to showcase our diversity! This was such a successful movement, and chapters and industry leaders from all across the country participated! Please search #UniqueWeek on social media platforms and see what makes our students and industry #unique!
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Final Reminder - Deadline Tomorrow! |
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REGISTER BY OCTOBER 2
No Cost to Attend!
October 6, 11:30am - 1:30pm EST - Open to all Sustaining Partner Companies - Exclusive to GIS Students!
October 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm EST - Open to all Sustaining Partner Companies and Annual Conference Gold and Sliver Sponsors - All Students Invited!
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the industry and learn more about internship and job opportunities, scholarships and more!
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The Vfairs platform (pictured) offers a dynamic virtual experience! |
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Security in Risk Tour
The Security in Risk Tour continues this fall! In partnership with Insurance Careers Movement, Gamma Iota Sigma is sharing insurance career opportunities with students of all majors at colleges and universities without a GIS chapter.
Our next Tour stops:
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Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY - October 14 and 15, 2020
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ - November 4, 2020
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Baruch College - New York, NY - November 5, 2020
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Boots on the Ground Month
October 2020
Students, it's not too late to join! Team up with some of your chapter members and help spread the word and be our boots on the ground! Get into a classroom or student organization on your campus to share opportunities in the insurance industry. Boots on the Ground Month is a collaborative outreach initiative in support of Insurance Careers Movement.
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The Institutes/CPCU Society
In2Risk to Go!
October 7-9, 2020
In2Risk 2020 is a can’t-miss educational conference for highly motivated insurance and risk management professionals. Featuring practical knowledge, experiential learning, and structured networking opportunities, it’s where go-getters who seek to build their careers go to make valuable connections, interact with authorities in the field, and gain the skills to tackle new challenges. And this year, it is free to all students!
To accommodate all time zones, the Career Conversations will meet at a different time each day (all times are Eastern).
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Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30-5:30 pm
Thursday, October 8 at 10-11 am
Friday, October 9 at 12-1 pm
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Save the Date: IICF Week of Giving |
October 10-17, 2020
Volunteer. Give Back. Make a Difference. Save the date for this year's IICF Week of Giving, and join the insurance industry in making a significant, collective impact during the week of October 10-17!
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Extreme Risk Takers Symposium Series |
October 16, 2020
Hosted by Arizona State University’s School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, this symposium is best suited for actuarial science data science/analytics, mathematics and statistics majors and will be offered virtually in 2020. The symposium will include educational sessions and a career fair.
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IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forum
October 27-29, 2020
Join IICF virtually, October 27 – 29, as they advance ideas into action and make an impact through the industry and our communities. Gain insights and plans for acting on diversity, inclusion and innovation from respected leaders representing the industry, academia and other areas of business.
IICF's Women in Insurance Conference Series, since 2013, is the first to offer creative platforms for exploring important opportunities and challenges in the insurance industry – and the only events of their kind to benefit charitable causes.
IICF has offered a discount code availing the opportunity to the first 10 students in each region to register.
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Registration Discount Codes by Region:
Northeast- GISStudentNE10
Western- GISStudentWEST10
Southeast - GISStudentSE10
Midwest- GISStudentMW10
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GIS Virtual Chartering Ceremony |
November 13, 2020
Please mark your calendars and join GIS as we welcome our newly approved chapters.
The ceremony will take place via Zoom. Stay tuned for additional details!
*Additional chapters will be voted on during the GIS Board of Trustees meeting in October.
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Gamma Iota Sigma Regional Conference Series |
January 21-22, 2021
Gamma is pleased to provide the dates for the 2021 Regional Conference Series to be held virtually through use of the vFairs platform.
Cost to Attend:
$10 for all GIS members
$25 for non-GIS members
Additional details will be made available soon!
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Industry Engagement Resources |
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GIS Webinar Series: International Insurance A Global view of Insurance Underwriting |
Get a global view of insurance underwriting! Join Steve and Kieran to learn the fundamentals of international underwriting and see a case study review of an international insurance program. Did you miss this webinar? You can view the replay below! |
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The Be an Actuary program was developed to expose minority high school students to the actuarial profession as a career choice and break down barriers to entry into the profession for under-represented demographic groups.
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Career Center is THE centralized location for you to search entry-level jobs and internships. Create an account, search job or internship openings, and apply! It's that easy! |
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Check out the NEW Risk & Reward Podcast Series, hosted by Gamma Iota Sigma’s Beta Lambda Chapter and powered by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Subscribe today so you don’t miss an episode!
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Local Alumni Leadership Opportunities |
The GIS Alumni Council is looking for some incredible Gamma alums who are interested in leading other insurance professionals! Consider applying to become a Regional Director for the Alumni Chapter in your city. Don't see your city on the list of Alumni Chapters? Consider starting an Alumni Chapter in your city!
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Just graduated? New address? New phone number? New email? Let us know! By updating your information, you ensure that you continue to receive important information about events, opportunities, and more! |
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Don't click away without ordering your favorite Gamma Gear! We have baseball tees, football jerseys, comfy fleeces, coffee mugs, and more! |
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Grace Grant
Senior Vice President, Chapter Operations
grace.grant@gammaiotasigma.org
Alyssa Bouchard
Director of Education and Programming
alyssa.bouchard@gammaiotasigma.org
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Sharla Floyd
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
sharla.floyd@gammaiotasigma.org
Tandeka Nomvete
Director of Chapter Engagement
tandeka.nomvete@gammaiotasigma.org
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