Regional Conferences, Chapter Charterings, Scholarships, and more!
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Regional Conferences 2020
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January 24 - 25, 2020
The Regional Conferences Series is back, and we are in three amazing cities for 2020! These 2-day conferences will feature a career fair, educational sessions, professional development, and community service, as well as networking with chapters and employers in your region.
Warning: you may find your next job or internship here!
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Northeast Regional Conference
St. John's University - Manhattan Campus
101 Astor Place, New York, NY
Invited Chapters
Columbia University
Gallaudet University
Howard University
La Salle University
Old Dominion University
Saint Joseph's University
St. John's University
Temple University
University of Connecticut
University of Hartford
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Southern Maine
Utica College
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Columbus Regional Conference
The Westin Great Southern Columbus
310 South High Street, Columbus, OH
Invited Chapters
Ball State University
Bowling Green State University
Bradley University
Butler University
Central Michigan University
Fanshawe College
Ferris State University
Illinois State University
Indiana State University
Kent State University
Lansing Community College
Mercyhurst University
North Central College
Northwood University
Ohio Dominican University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Olivet College
University of Akron
University of Cincinnati
University of Illinois
University of Mount Union
University of Pittsburgh
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Atlanta Regional Conference
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA
Invited Chapters
Appalachian Sate University
East Carolina University
Eastern Kentucky University
Florida State University
Georgia State University
Mercer University
Middle Tennessee State University
Mississippi State University
Samford University
Troy University
University of Alabama
University of Georgia
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of South Carolina
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GIS Virtual Resources Fair
November 13, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
The Grand Chapter welcomes
all GIS members and interested students
to participate in our very first Virtual Resources Fair!
We will be using chat-based technology to showcase various GIS resources, including:
- Navigating Industry Access Points
- Professional Development
- What Can Gamma Do for You?
- Events Not to Be Missed
- GammaSAID
- GIS Alumni Council
- Professional Associations
- GIS Officer Resources
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GIS Webinar Series
The GIS Webinar Series offers insight into industry trends, risks, specialties, and products to enhance your understanding of the industry. See below for dates and times, and click the links to learn more about each webinar!
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Combating Insurance Fraud in America
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Speakers
Bailey Townley
| Special Investigations Unit – Claim Specialist | State Farm
Kevin Wegner
| Special Investigations Unit – Claim Specialist | State Farm
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Active Assailant: Prevention, Response, & Recovery
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Speaker
Jeffrey Writer
, ARM, CFPS, ILO | Sr. Loss Control Consultant | Great American Insurance Group
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GammaSAID Webinar
An Exploration of D&I Ideas and Solutions
November 18, 2019
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Join the GammaSAID Council for an interactive and insightful webinar exploring diversity and inclusion issues that may impact you and your chapter, and dive into resources to support your efforts to recruit more members and diversify your events and industry engagement!
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Special thanks to
Spencer Educational Foundation
for their lead funding of the One Campus at A Time initiative, which includes Boots on the Ground Month and Security in Risk Tour.
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Security in Risk Tour
Our next Tour stop:
- Northwestern University Chicago, IL - November 6
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Call for #GivingTuesday Testimonials
Students! We would love to feature you in the Grand Chapter's #GivingTuesday social media campaign running throughout November! Submit a testimonial about what
#GammaHasGivenYou
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The Pipeline
Virtual Career Fair
February 11, 2020
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
This is THE virtual career fair for students of all years and majors! If you're interested in attaining a job or internship and are ready to kickstart your career, you do not want to miss out on this event!
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Coming Soon! Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Development Series
Designed to support and equip you as you prepare to pursue internships, full-time jobs, and enter our great industry as new graduates, the GIS Professional Development Series will share best practices for personal branding, navigating the job marketplace, and business professionalism. Students who complete the entire program will receive the Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Development Certificate. Stay tuned to make this investment in your future!
Brought to you by Gamma Iota Sigma in partnership with
Galecki Search Associates
and
The
National Alliance
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Chartering: University of Southern California (Gamma Omicron)
Thursday, November 7, 2019
6:00 PM PT
The Gamma Omicron Chapter at the University of Southern California will be chartering on November 7 in Los Angeles, CA!
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Chartering: University of Mount Union (Gamma Pi)
Friday, November 15, 2019
1:45 PM ET
The Gamma Pi Chapter at the University of Mount Union is chartering on November 15 in Alliance, OH!
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Your chapter and you are invited to come to the ceremonies and join in on the celebration! Please email
Grace Grant for more information!
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Boots on the Ground Month
#GammaIS thankful to our GIS industry supporters, alumni, and students who went back to school in the month of October to share their stories with students and inspire them to pursue careers in the insurance industry. Thank you to
Spencer Educational Foundation
for their lead funding of this initiative!
We encourage you to sustain your student outreach and engagement efforts
throughout the year
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IICF Week of Giving
In partnership with IICF, GIS encouraged students to participate in the 2019 Week of Giving from October 12 - 19. Chapters all across the country came together to make a positive impact and contributed to local communities through a wide range of service projects from serving in animal shelters to serving the homeless to organizing clothing drives! See how our students engaged their communities on social media through
#GammaGives and
#insurancegivesback!
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Membership Info & Important Dates
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Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program
Nomination Deadline:
December 4, 2019
In 2020, RIMS will sponsor 30 students in the US and Canada, and 6 international students (not enrolled at a university in US & Canada) to attend the
RIMS Annual Conference & Exposition
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WSIA Student White Paper Contest
Submission Deadline:
December 8, 2019
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Business Insurance Scholarship
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2020
For Non-RMI majors
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At-Large Membership Category
Did you know that GIS is open to
any
student from
any
school? We are thrilled to offer the at-large membership category to students attending a school where a GIS chapter currently doesn’t exist.
Learn more!
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New job? New city? New email? Stay connected.
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Familiarize Yourself with Our Sustaining Partners!
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These industry thought leaders have made a significant commitment to investing in YOU to ensure a vibrant future for the evolving world of insurance!
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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, Education & Programming
Tandeka Nomvete
Director, Chapter Engagement
Devin Li
Coordinator
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