Show off your summer internship!
E. J. Ourso College of Business students will soon set off to internship sites around the country. We want to see what you are up to this summer! Post a photo from your internship site to
Twitter or
Instagram for a chance to win a $50 JCPenney gift card.
- Get a photo of yourself at your internship site. This can be a photo that someone else takes or a selfie.
- Post to Twitter or Instagram using #LSUOursoIntern. Be sure to mention/tag @LSUOursoCollege.
- Include your name, major, expected graduation year, and the name of your internship site in your message.
Those who post a photo by Friday, August 3 will be entered into a random drawing. Please only post once during the promotional period. If you are unable to post your photo to social media, please email it to
amcbride@lsu.edu.
Note, photos may be used to promote the college and its internship program.
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“Trading in Energy Markets – A Hedge Fund Perspective”
Tuesday, April 24
10:30 a.m.
1900 BEC (SMART Lab)
David Zimbler ’90 is a portfolio manager at Millennium Management. He has 25 years of experience in investment and trading including positions at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and BP. The majority of his career has focused on trading crude oil derivatives and energy products.
Open to all.
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Business College Council Finals Fuel
Wednesday, April 25
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
BEC Rotunda
Take a break from studying for some finals fuel. Stop by Business College Council table for free food and scantrons.
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Red Bull Launch Institute Discussion with CEO of Specdrums
Tuesday, May 1
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join Steven Dourmashkin, founder and CEO of
Specdrums, for a Q&A-style panel on the
Red Bull Launch Institute. Specdrums is the winner of last year's Red Bull Launch Institute competition.
This
year’s competition includes three categories:
culture (music, arts, design, dance, etc.);
sports (athletic apparel, sports performance, sports tech, etc.); and
enterprise (general software, tech, services, social innovations, etc.). One winner from each category will be invited to a development summit and
TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco.
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Diploma Ceremony Details
Friday, May 11
By 12:15 p.m. Business graduates should be assembled in the northwest portal of the PMAC
12:45 p.m. Student processional begins
1:00 p.m. Ceremony begins
Diplomas will not be distributed until the conclusion of the diploma ceremony.
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Duke TIP is Hiring LSU Students
Duke TIP is seeking content specialists to serve as
instructors and instructional assistants
for its Summer Studies Program in June and/or July. The instructor position requires at least a year of graduate coursework, professional experience, and/or teaching experience with specific emphasis in the subject area. The instructional assistant position requires completion of at least two years of college. Duke TIP provides pedagogical training and support throughout your employment, teaching experience is not required.
Teaching positions include compensation in the form of salary and room-and-board. This is a professional opportunity to develop your teaching repertoire while working with dedicated students and talented professionals.
For details about the program, locations, and courses, as well as specific dates, visit the
TIP employment site.
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May Graduates, Move Your Files
Did you know access to OneDrive and Files to Geaux ends when you leave the university? Make plans to move important files before your access to these resources comes to an end.
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Don't miss these quick hits!
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Price Scholarship Deadline is May 1.
Full-time juniors and seniors pursuing a business degree who maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 are encouraged to apply for the David and Jeannie Price Scholarship Fund.
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Denim Day
Denim Day is a call to action for all people to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of protest against sexual violence. By participating in Denim Day on Wednesday, April 25, you can play a role in the prevention of sexual violence and show support for survivors.
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If you SEE something, SAY something!
Did you SEE something wrong on campus or at a university event? Then SAY something to local authorities to make it right.
Report suspicious activity. Call LSU Police at 225-578-3231.
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Upcoming Events
Get involved! Students have many opportunities to participate in the Ourso Experience. These are a few of our upcoming events. For a full calendar,
click here
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Becker Table Sit
Tuesday, April 24
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BEC Rotunda
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"Trading in Energy Markets – A Hedge Fund Perspective”
Tuesday, April 24
10:30 a.m.
BEC Room 1900 (SMART Lab)
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BCC Finals Fuel
Wednesday, April 25
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
BEC Rotunda
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Economics Research Seminar
Friday, April 27
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
BEC Room 1425
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Finals Week
Monday, April 30 - Saturday, May 5
Good luck!
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Red Bull Launch Institute Discussion
Tuesday, May 1
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location TBA
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Diploma Ceremony
Friday, May 11
1:00 p.m.
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Pro Tips for Your Handshake Profile
If you set your Handshake profile to public, employers in the system can find your profile in a search and reach out to you directly. Use these tips to make sure employers will be wowed by your profile.
- Upload a professional head shot.
- Utilize the “upload your résumé” feature. This time-saving feature uses your résumé information to autofill the profile section.
- Complete the skills, class projects, and extracurricular sections. These are all very important to employers!
- Reach out to Erin Warns or Stephanie Gandy if you have any questions.
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Student Organization Announcements
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Event details are subject to change. Please consult the
college calendar
for the latest information.
The Ourso Experience is sent to all students, faculty, and staff of the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business. The email is sent weekly during the fall and spring semesters. Friends of the college may email
amcbride@lsu.edu
to subscribe to The Ourso Experience.
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