Category: Diversity & Inclusion

Presenting the 8th Annual Black in Business Series Networking Dinner — Saturday, February 24th, 2024 (RSVP ONLY)

Tevin Robbins

Words From: rupi kaur’s “the sun and her flowers”

representation; is vital; otherwise the butterfly; surrounded by a group of moths; unable to see itself; will keep trying to become the moth. -representation

It’s time to mark your calendars as the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa presents our 8th Annual Black in Business Series Networking Dinner. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to make arrangements and Save-the-Date for Saturday, February 24th, 2024 for a night of empowerment for all who attend.

Networking Dinners are held each February in celebration of Black History Month. All majors and interests are welcome at this special event, including business, engineering, entrepreneurship, the arts, media, journalism, sports, education, non-profit, and more.

This event is invitation and RSVP only! Please direct inquires to Tevin Robbins if you like to be emailed an official RSVP link. Attendees get a fun/professional networking event with a chance to dress up and meet other students, staff/faculty, and industry professionals from a variety of fields and companies from across the country. There will be amazing speakers and FREE professionally catered dinner, appetizers, and mocktails (w/ Bartender). Students get to be seated at tables with industry professionals while dining together, formal and informal networking, and keynote speakers including the Co-Founder of Humanize My Hoodie, the new President of Wieden + Kennedy Portland, and recent Tippie/UI Alumni(s).

  • Date & Time: Saturday, February 24th, 2024
    • Doors Open at 5:15pm
    • Concludes 9:00pm
    • **Additional Itinerary details below
  • Venue: International (2nd Floor) Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA

You will want to RSVP right away to ensure a spot before all seats are gone! This event has BEEN AT CAPACITY EVERY YEAR (in other words…sold out). There will be a waitlist once the event is at capacity.   You can find additional information below:

Industry Professionals attending this year’s event included:

  • Jason White – President at Wieden + Kennedy Portland
  • Andre’ Wright – Business Developer / Creative Director at Wright House of Fashion and Humanize My Hoodie Movement
  • Kimmi Chex (Kimberly Chexnayder White) – On-Air Personality & Host at National Football League / NFL Total Access
  • Reginald L. Harris – Partner (Attorney) at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
  • Taylar Smith – Digital Sales Representative at IBM
  • Adrianne Kelly – Director of Human Resources at Dicks Sporting Goods
  • Dr. Hayley Harvey – Director of Dental Education at Broadlawns Medical Center
  • Sire Abram – CEO at Vantage Education and Venture Capitalist
    And many more….

Our programming/events are free and open to all students at Iowa because all fields of study can tie back to business. The Black in Business Series strive to represent all industries. Our goals for student attendees are for you to:

  1. See representation and network Black professionals across industries.
  2. Discover mentorship from business leaders in their fields that interest.
  3. Explore potential career/internship opportunities.

**Tentative Itinerary for 8th Annual Networking Dinner:

5:15pm – Doors and Check-in Opens
5:30pm — Networking Mocktail Hour Reception (Hors D ’Oeuvres served)
w/ Guided Networking for Students who are new to this type of function
6:30pm – Welcome from Tippie College of Business and Black in Business Team
6:45pm – Opening Guest Speaker
7:05pm – Dinner Served
7:30pm — 2nd Speaker Remarks
7:50pm – Words from Recent Alums
8:10pm — Closing Thanks
8:15pm — Networking Resumes until 9pm

We hope to see you at the 8th Annual Black in Business Networking Dinner on February 24th. For questions, please email Tevin Robbins at tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.

Support Space-Impacted by Violence in Israel and Gaza

Kati Schneider

University Counseling Services (UCS) and International International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) will  co-facilitate two support groups for people impacted by the violence in Israel and Gaza. Any international or domestic students, staff, faculty who are affiliated or have ties with the region can come to the support groups.

Zoom Links:

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99682824235-Israeli

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95691707933-Palestinian

Accessibility Message

Danielle Dion

As a college we value an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Toward that end, the Tippie DEI Steering Committee recently took steps to ensure that the Pappajohn Business Building is accessible as possible. Previously the entrance on Market St. (entrance 20) was not accessible to the mobility impaired, particularly those in wheelchairs. Over winter break, this was rectified. In addition, work is ongoing to upgrade entrance 12, the entrance off the Cleary Walkway into W10. The push button for this door will go from a button the size of a quarter to one that is three foot long. The new button will be significantly easier to operate.

 

Tippie’s DEI Steering Committee is interested in identifying additional projects that will help improve accessibility in Pappajohn. They have already identified that no bathroom in Pappajohn has push-button entry. We have already begun exploring how we can make a push button a reality. If you other accessibility concerns, please contact Rick Adrian (rick-adrian@uiowa.edu), Tippie’s Director of Facilities.

 

Finally, the University of Iowa first designated a gender-neutral bathroom in 2013. As the 10th anniversary of that milestone approaches, I’d like to take the opportunity to remind you all that the Pappajohn Business Building has a gender-inclusive restroom, located in the computer lab: C220A. You can find a campus map of gender-inclusive restrooms here. These bathrooms are available whenever Tippie’s Instructional Technology Center is open. This spring, the hours are Monday–Thursday 7:30am–10pm, Friday 7:30am–6pm, and Sunday noon­–10pm.

Tippie Buddies Program- Join Today!

Danielle Dion

Tippie International Buddy Program

Application Deadline: September 23

Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3Bmum7I

Experience a new culture at Tippie while sharing your culture with someone new. International Buddies at Tippie places international and domestic students in small groups based on mutual interests. There are events throughout the semester, and you will regularly meet up with your small group for dinner, coffee, studying, or anything that you enjoy doing.

 

Black in Business Series Welcome Back Event

Tevin Robbins

Join the Black in Business Series for our Welcome Back Event. Join us for food, networking, and hearing from our very own Black in Business Coordinators. Celebrate a new semester with us!

  •  Wednesday, September 14, 2022
  •  5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Pappajohn Business Building, Outdoor Patio

Check out our website: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/beyond-classroom/dei-opportunities/black-business

Join our LinkedIn Network: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12076554/

 

Black Excellence Week 2022

Tevin Robbins

Join the Afro House, MISSE, and Black in Business Series for a week of events celebrating Black Excellence!

Full events list can at Black Excellence Week 2022:

  • Keepin’ It Real Game Night (9/6):
    • An Event meant to build relationships through common interests in games and for students to have fun and relax at the Afro House.
  • An All Black Affair (9/7):
    • An interactive talent show that promotes black voices.
  • Watch Me Grow (9/8):
    • Stop by the Afro House for some self care to end your week. Choose from creating a tea bundle from fresh herbs or taking home a small house plant for you to care for throughout the semester.
  • Welcome Black! (9/9):
    • A Kickback at the Afro House where students would be able to socialize and be in community with other Black Students, Staff, and Faculty

More information about MISSE, Afro House, and other cultural centers found here: https://multicultural.uiowa.edu/culturalcenters

More information about the Black in Business Series found here: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/beyond-classroom/dei-opportunities/black-business

Opportunity to Attend Professional Trip to Chicago

Tevin Robbins

Financial Management Association, InvestHer, and HawkTrade would like to invite selected students not associated with their organizations to their up coming professional trip to Chicago. They will use the form below to identify business students not involved in their organizations that could benefit from the professional trip. The goal is to have these extra slots filled by students from disadvantaged, diverse, or underrepresented backgrounds within finance to assist in their professional development.

By offering limited slots to additional students, they are able to utilize the organizations combined resources to help additional Iowa students. The trip is free and will cover transportation and hotels, not meals. All people attending the trip must be vaccinated due to company requirements.

  • Depart Iowa City Thursday (3/31) at 3:30pm for Chicago
  • Friday (4/1): Visit William Blair, CIBC, and Merrill Lynch
  • Saturday (4/2): Arrive back at Iowa City at 4pm
  • Hotels and transportation will be provided, but meals will not be covered
  • Complete the following registration form if interested: https://forms.gle/qzuQKfashY4WEp5i7

Limited spots available.

Contact Elijah Dail for additional questions and details.

Join International Buddies at Tippie!

Joelle Brown

Experience a new culture at Tippie while sharing your culture with someone new. International Buddies at Tippie places international and American students in small groups based on mutual interests.

Throughout the semester, you’ll regularly meet up with your small group for dinner, coffee, studying, or anything that you enjoy doing. We also host buddy events throughout the semester including a massive kick-off at the beginning of the semester and a celebration at the end.

The opening celebration will be the evening of Wednesday, February 9!

APPLY HERE.

Working Internationally

Joelle Brown

Are you an international student looking for an internship or a full-time job? Are you a domestic student exploring working abroad?

 

Monday, Nov. 15 | 6:30-7:30 in S307 PBB

 

Meet other Tippie students to celebrate International Education Week!

Learn about Interstride, a new tool built for international students & international jobs, from a Pomerantz Career Center advisor.  Interstride is a website for finding jobs and internships and includes data about work-based visa options.

Welcome to all international students & domestic students looking for international experiences.

Presented by Tippie’s Global Engagement Student Advisory Board & the Pomerantz Career Center.

Black in Business Series Presents — Black Creative Professionals Panel

Tevin Robbins

  • Wednesday, November 10, 2021
  • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • W401 Pappajohn Business Building

The Black in Business Series presents an exclusive panel discussion with visionaries, innovators and leaders that are business professionals in their own creative ways. This panel of creative professionals and entrepreneurs aims to bring individuals together who are using their innovative ideas and creative minds to impact the work that they do. Every industry you go into is a business. Our panelists will answer questions about how they’ve navigated being Black in the industries of healthcare, music, and fashion. They will speak on their experiences and share knowledge with the students who are seeking empowerment in their own journeys.

Meet our Panel:

The Black in Business Series is a team of Black business students and staff who are committed to providing a safe and inclusive space within the Tippie College of Business for Black students to thrive and grow professionally. In partnership with the Center for Diversity & Enrichment, the Black in Business Series works to provide programming that is specific but not limited to the Black student body. Black in Business advocates for representation inside and outside of the classroom. This Series is open to all students who wish to be connected with Black business leaders and exposed to unique mentorship opportunities. Our goal is to expand the dialogue in the Black community around topics of business, education, professional development, entrepreneurship, and personal growth within any field or industry.

Join the Black in Business Series Network on LinkedIn

Check out and share our Black in Business Series website

We hope that you can participate in the passing of knowledge, skill, and information to our bright and vibrant students at here at the University of Iowa.

Yoga: A Brand New You (Presented by the Black in Business Series)

Tevin Robbins

Yoga: A Brand New You
Wednesday, October 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
W401 PBB

With all that comes with college life whether it be academically, socially, or emotionally it can be hard to let go of all the pressure. There is a constant battle to maintain our mental health. One way to relieve all this stress is yoga and meditation. Yoga can help you recenter your energy, rejuvenate your mind, relieve anxiety, improve sleep quality, and provide a better quality of life. One session for 60 minutes can put you back on track.

Come join the Black in Business team and learn how to connect your mind, body, and spirit with yoga (yoga mats optional). RSVP using the link  so we know who to expect: https://forms.gle/mH4MnFmhUq8vmrs97

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact mckenzie-turner@uiowa.edu.

Black in Business Alumni Talk with Stephen Belyn: Accounting and Finance (Zoom)

Tevin Robbins

Come learn about Stephen Belyn’s journey into the fields of Accounting and Finance and how he is navigating being Black in Business!

Stephen Belyn is a managing director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice of FTI Consulting. He has 20 years of experience in performing finance and accounting. He was the Tippie College of Business 2016 Alum of the Year, the 2018 Tippie Accounting Alum of the Year, and a past member and president of the Tippie Professional Accounting Council.

Join us on Zoom Today (Monday, October 25) at 3:00PM!

Join Zoom Meeting — https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93542134988 

Reaching OUT in Business Discussion with Casey Gerald- Thursday, October 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, C106 PBB

Danielle Dion

Reaching OUT in Business Discussion with Casey Gerald

Thursday, October 14 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, C106 PBB

Join this small group discussion with a noted author and speaker whose work frequently explores issues around sexuality. His book There Will Be No Miracles Here is a memoir that explores the complex intersection of race, class, religion, and sexuality and was a finalist for the LAMBDA Literary Award. Registration requested: https://tinyurl.com/f68pub2a

 

Black in Business Reception with Casey Gerald- Thursday, October 14th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, W401 PBB

Danielle Dion

Black in Business Reception with Casey Gerald

Thursday, October 14 from 5:00 -6:30 pm, W401 PBB

Enjoy some food and drink and hear from Casey Gerald, author and speaker at this Black in Business event.

Author of There Will Be No Miracles Here, a memoir that explores the complex intersections of race, class, religion, and sexuality that was named a Best Book of 2018 by NPR and The New York Times. He recently published “The Black Art of Escape: A New Vision for Black America” in New York Magazine. Casey’s TED Talks have been viewed more than 4 million times. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3asn7328

Join International Buddies at Tippie!

Joelle Brown

Experience a new culture at Tippie while sharing your culture with someone new. International Buddies at Tippie places international and American students in small groups based on mutual interests.

Throughout the semester, you’ll regularly meet up with your small group for dinner, coffee, studying, or anything that you enjoy doing. We also host buddy events throughout the semester including a massive kick-off at the beginning of the semester and a celebration at the end.

The opening celebration will be the evening of Wednesday, February 9!

APPLY HERE.

Tippie Monday Memoir | Reaching Out in Business

Joelle Brown

This spring, the Tippie UPO & the Tippie DEI committee are partnering to host a monthly event featuring a different Tippie community member who will tell their story of Who I Am. Storytellers will be faculty, staff, students, and alums.

Our May storytellers represent stories of PRIDE.  All four alumni were involved in Reaching Out in Business!

When: Monday, May 3rd from 12-12:30pm

RSVP here.

Tippie Monday Memoir

Joelle Brown

This spring, the Tippie UPO & the Tippie DEI committee are partnering to host a monthly event featuring a different Tippie community member who will tell their story of Who I Am. Storytellers will be faculty, staff, students, alums, and community members. Join our monthly zoom call on the first Monday of the month to hear from someone different, ask them questions, and learn together!

Our April storytellers are three amazing Tippie students: McKrina Lopez, Luz Alcala, and Zahra Aalabdulrasul. Join to hear more about their experiences in the BizEdge mentoring program, supporting DEI, and more!

When: Monday, April 5th from 12-12:30p

RSVP here.