Author: Melissa Baker

Baker, Melissa L - Director, Tippie Student Engagement and Experience

Young Alumni Board (YAB) invites you to apply for their summer 2021 mentoring program

Melissa Baker

The Young Alumni Board (YAB) Summer Mentor Program is for Tippie students who are interested in being connected with a Tippie alum during a six-week virtual mentoring program in Summer 2021. The mentor serves as a professional resource and helps you to build your professional network in your industry and/or city.  Mentoring resources and guidelines will be provided to both the mentor and mentee. Matches to students are primarily based on industry interest and where applicable, in the same city.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The alum mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them at least three times virtually throughout the six-week program

How big of a time commitment is it? We will provide guidelines and resources in the program. Mentors and mentees will be asked to participate in a kick-off call, provide feedback via a mid-summer survey, and attend the program wrap-up call at the beginning of August. We will request that each alum connects with their mentee at least three times during the mentoring program.

How do I sign up? Apply here. The application period is open until April 9. Click on the button below to apply. You will receive your mentoring match via email by April 30.

Frontier Co-op Case Competition- launch event this Thursday, February 19

Melissa Baker

Net Impact and Enactus are partnering with the Frontier Co-op to host the 2021 Frontier Co-op Case Competition on March 5.

The launch event is this February 19th at 12:30 pm. During the launch event, participants will receive relevant training to compete in the competition. The goal of this event is to provide an experiential learning opportunity that all Hawkeyes, of any major, can benefit from. The case provided will teach students to work together in teams to solve a real-world sustainability business problem. On top of that, the event includes a free lunch and the finals, which will be held March 5, will give teams the chance to win up to $4,500!

More information and the registration information can be found here.

Frontier Co-op Case Competition- launch event this Thursday, February 19

Melissa Baker

Net Impact and Enactus are partnering with the Frontier Co-op to host the 2021 Frontier Co-op Case Competition on March 5.

The launch event is this February 19th at 12:30 pm. During the launch event, participants will receive relevant training to compete in the competition. The goal of this event is to provide an experiential learning opportunity that all Hawkeyes, of any major, can benefit from. The case provided will teach students to work together in teams to solve a real-world sustainability business problem. On top of that, the event includes a free lunch and the finals, which will be held March 5, will give teams the chance to win up to $4,500!

More information and the registration information can be found here.

December grads- fill out the survey by Tuesday (November 17) to pick up your gift this week!

Melissa Baker

Since we cannot celebrate with you in person, we are excited to share that we have a special graduation gift, a Tippie alumni t-shirt and a tassel, to help celebrate you and your accomplishments. In order to pick up your special graduation giftbag you’ll need to fill out the graduation survey by Tuesday, Nov. 17.Those students that fill out the survey by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win ONE Tippie College of Business diploma frame. The winner will be notified via their non-uiowa email provided in the survey.

Survey Link: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8nfrXexXSLO34h

You will be able to pick up your graduation gift bag in front of the UPO galleria on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10AM – 12:00PM and 1PM – 3PM. Or on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 10AM – 12:00PM and 1PM – 3PM. You must pick up your own gift bag in person. Only one bag will be provided per person. Masks and being socially distant in line will be required. If you need alternative arrangements made to pick up your bag please email Ashley-Durham@uiowa.edu.

Young Alumni Board (YAB) Summer Mentoring Program- apply by tomorrow, May 13

Melissa Baker

The Summer Mentor Program targets Tippie students and graduating seniors (December 2019 and later) who have an internship or volunteer opportunity during the summer. The program matches students with an alum in their target industry, and, where applicable, in the same city. The mentor serves as a professional resource for the student and helps the student build their professional network in that industry and city. The program is based primarily on virtual meetings. The application is due May 13 and can be found here.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them several times virtually throughout the summer.

How big of a time commitment is it? We provide guidelines and resources in the program kick-off call, touch base in the mid-summer survey, and will wrap up the program at the beginning of August. You will meet with your mentor ~3 times. This is a low to moderate time commitment.

How do I sign up? The application period is open until May 13. You will receive your match by May 22.

Looking for a professional mentor this summer?

Melissa Baker

The Summer Mentor Program targets Tippie students and graduating seniors (December 2019 and later) who have an internship or volunteer opportunity during the summer. The program matches students with an alum in their target industry, and, where applicable, in the same city. The mentor serves as a professional resource for the student and helps the student build their professional network in that industry and city. The program is based primarily on virtual meetings. The application is due May 13 and can be found here.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them several times virtually throughout the summer.

How big of a time commitment is it? We provide guidelines and resources in the program kick-off call, touch base in the mid-summer survey, and will wrap up the program at the beginning of August. You will meet with your mentor ~3 times. This is a low to moderate time commitment.

How do I sign up? The application period is open until May 13. You will receive your match by May 22.

Young Alumni Board Summer Mentorship Program

Melissa Baker

The Summer Mentor Program targets Tippie students and graduating seniors (December 2019 and later) who have an internship or volunteer opportunity during the summer. The program matches students with an alum in their target industry, and, where applicable, in the same city. The mentor serves as a professional resource for the student and helps the student build their professional network in that industry and city. The program is based primarily on virtual meetings. The application is due May 13 and can be found here.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them several times virtually throughout the summer.

How big of a time commitment is it? We provide guidelines and resources in the program kick-off call, touch base in the mid-summer survey, and will wrap up the program at the beginning of August. You will meet with your mentor ~3 times. This is a low to moderate time commitment.

How do I sign up? The application period is open until May 13. You will receive your match by May 22.

Funding for Student Organizations- available through Late Night Programs

Melissa Baker

Is your organization looking for event funding?

You’re in luck! There is funding available for Late Night Programs. Any registered student organization or department is eligible to receive Late Night Programs Grant Funding.

What are Late Night Programs?

Any event hosted on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night that covers at least the hours of 10pm-12am.

The purpose of Late Night Programming is to promote health, well-being, and safety of students by providing opportunities to engage with others and build community in an environment without alcohol.

To learn more and apply, head to the Late Night Programs Grant Funding web page.

 

Peer Mentor applications due Monday, February 10

Melissa Baker

Are you looking for a meaningful leadership opportunity? You should consider applying to be a peer mentor.

Peer mentors are responsible for helping co-teach the Direct Admit Seminar and helping the first year students adjust to college. If you want to learn more about the position, there will be one more information session on Wednesday, February 5 at 12:30 pm in S104 PBB.

Information and the application can be found here. Applications are DUE February 10.

Please contact melissa-baker@uiowa.edu for more information.

 

Do you have an internship next spring? Registration for BUS:3100 is still open- register NOW!

Melissa Baker

The Tippie business internship course (BUS:3100) helps you get more out of your internship experience through brief, guided activities you complete during your time as an intern. The course is intentionally designed to help you think more deeply about your internship and connect it to your academic interests and future career decisions. You must register for an internship course in order for it to count for Tippie RISE.

Enrollment & eligibility criteria
Internship position is clearly defined and related to your academics and/or professional goals
Job responsibilities are similar to those of entry level employees with a bachelor’s degree; tasks should require critical thinking and complex problem solving
Supervision is provided by a professional with expertise and a related educational or professional background
Internship must last for the majority of the academic term in which you are enrolled
You must work at the internship numerous days each week, full or part-time

Now what?
See the BUS:3100 page for more information and to complete the enrollment request form. Just like any other University course, you must register for BUS:3100 by the University academic deadlines.

December Grads – Don’t forget to RSVP for the Tippie Toast to Graduation!

Melissa Baker

Join us on Wednesday, November 30 from 5 – 7 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City to celebrate the December 2022 graduates!

Drink tickets will be given to those guests that RSVP. Make sure you RSVP NOW!

Graduation gifts and Tippie diploma covers will also be given out at the Tippie Toast. In order to receive your gift, you must fill out the Graduation Survey.

We look forward to raising a glass to the Class of 2022!

 

Tippie Toast to Graduation, December 12

Melissa Baker

Graduating seniors are invited to a Tippie Toast to Graduation on Thursday, December 12, from 1:30-2:30 in the Howe Galleria. Cake and sparkling juice will be served as we toast to all you have accomplished during your time as a Tippie student. Associate Dean Ken Brown and graduating senior, Dani Pacheco, will give a toast at 2:00 p.m., so be sure to be there!

Every senior in attendance will:

Receive a commemorative graduation gift
Be entered to win several prizes, including a Tippie diploma frame (valued at $165) and sets of Tippie pint glasses. You must be present to win.
Have the opportunity to preview and order NEW Tippie merchandise

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spend a last few moments as a Tippie student with your classmates, advisor, and beloved Tippie faculty and staff. We look forward to seeing you on December 12 to toast your upcoming graduation and celebrate your next chapter as a Tippie alum!

Got an internship next semester? Don’t forget to register for BUS:3100 to satisfy Tippie RISE.

Melissa Baker

The Tippie business internship course (BUS:3100) helps you get more out of your internship experience through brief, guided activities you complete during your time as an intern. The course is intentionally designed to help you think more deeply about your internship and connect it to your academic interests and future career decisions. You must register for an internship course in order for it to count for Tippie RISE.

Enrollment & eligibility criteria
Internship position is clearly defined and related to your academics and/or professional goals
Job responsibilities are similar to those of entry level employees with a bachelor’s degree; tasks should require critical thinking and complex problem solving
Supervision is provided by a professional with expertise and a related educational or professional background
Internship must last for the majority of the academic term in which you are enrolled
You must work at the internship numerous days each week, full or part-time

Now what?
See the BUS:3100 page for more information and to complete the enrollment request form. Just like any other University course, you must register for BUS:3100 by the University academic deadlines.