Let’s Celebrate! — Tippie Fest 2023

Now that the dust is beginning to settle on the new semester, join us in welcoming new and returning students to the Tippie College of Business. You don’t want to miss this one spot shop as we celebrate the new academic year together!

Enjoy FREE food, visit the Tippie Student Organization Fair, and connect with campus partners like CIMBA and Career Services.

This event is sponsored by the Undergraduate Program Office. Thursday, September 7th, 3-5pm on the PBB Patio and Courtyard! (Rain location- Howe & Andersen Gallerias)

YAB Summer Mentoring Program- applications open until May 1

The Tippie Young Alumni Board (YAB) Summer Mentoring Program targets Tippie students and recent graduates who are interested in being connected with a Tippie alum during a mentoring program for Summer 2023. The mentors serve as a professional resource and helps you build your professional network in your respective industry of interest. More information can be found here.  Applications are open until May 1.

 

 

YAB Summer Mentoring Program- applications open until May 1

The Tippie Young Alumni Board (YAB) Summer Mentoring Program targets Tippie students and recent graduates who are interested in being connected with a Tippie alum during a mentoring program for Summer 2023. The mentors serve as a professional resource and helps you build your professional network in your respective industry of interest. More information can be found here.  Applications are open until May 1.

 

 

Seniors! Looking to stay involved with Tippie?

Consider joining the Tippie Young Alumni Board! This board is composed of recent graduates who are dedicated to promoting the Tippie College of Business and fostering relationships between alumni, students, and the UPO. As a member of the board, you’ll have the chance to attend networking events, provide feedback to Tippie faculty and staff, and collaborate with fellow young alumni to create meaningful initiatives that support the college. Plus, it’s a great way to stay connected with your Tippie classmates and make new connections within the business world! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to give back to your college and grow your professional network. Apply by April 21st to join the Tippie Young Alumni Board here!

 

Direct Admit Peer Mentor applications due this week!

Want to help welcome the Class of 2027 next fall? This is the job for you.

Peer mentors are responsible for helping co-teach the Direct Admit Seminar and helping new first-year students adjust to college.

The link to the application and job description can be found here: https://students.tippie.uiowa.edu/undergraduates/get-involved/peer-mentoring-undergraduate

Applications are due Wednesday, February 15.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to melissa-baker@uiowa.edu

Women of Tippie: Empower, Connect, and Learn: Participate in the 2023 National Women’s Case Competition, Hosted by The University of Texas Austin.

Women of Tippie: Empower, connect, and learn: Participate in the 2023 National Women’s Case Competition, hosted by The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. Did you know that nationwide while 50% of business students are women, they make up only 29% of case competition contestants? This event is an opportunity for women to display their creativity, strategic thinking, and confidence while solving a business challenge.

How to get selected for the competition team:

Apply to be on the first Tippie team to compete in this case competition! Tippie will be sending a team of 4 undergraduate BBA women (trans and non-binary students are welcome). Prior completion or current enrollment in BUS 3000 (BCaP) preferred. Professor Beth A. Livingston, Faculty Director, Kathleen Dore – Henry B. Tippie Women’s Leadership Program will serve as the team advisor.  Professor Livingston, Frank Business Communication Center directors, and Undergraduate Program Office staff will select the team.

2023 dates

  • Feb. 13 (M): Apply via email, include a short paragraph stating why you’d like to participate, and attach your resume. Send email to beth-livingston@uiowa.edu and gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
  • Feb. 20 (M): Team selection made
  • Apr. 6 (Th): case released via email
  • Apr. 6 – 12: intensive case preparation [please note that Easter is April 9]
  • Apr 13 (Th) – Apr 15 (Sat): competition held in Austin, Texas

Students who compete in the competition will:

  • Have meals, lodging, and travel expenses paid for by Tippie
  • Prepare competition material and practice presenting with Professor Beth A. Livingston and Frank Center staff
  • Find opportunities to engage with corporate partners and recruiters to make career connections and network with other talented students from across the country
  • Compete in a case competition with over 40 universities to win $3,000 – $1,000 as a team in cash prizes

Tippie teams do well in national case competitions (2nd place in Eller Ethics competition last fall), and we’re excited to put together a team to compete in this one!

For more information about the application process, contact: beth-livingston@uiowa.edu; gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Sign up now to compete in the IIPHRP 6th Annual Global Health Case Competition. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Sign up now to compete in the IIPHRP 6th Annual Global Health Case Competition. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Application Deadline: Monday, February 20, 2023

2023 Case Topic: Food Insecurity in a High-Income Country. Full details announced February 29th.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/iiphrp-global-health-case-competition/

This competition is open to all University of Iowa graduate and undergraduate students. Please note that eligibility rules require that all teams include at least 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student and include students from at least 3 disciplines from across campus. This year will feature a return to the in-person format. Students may sign up as teams or individuals. Individuals will be placed on a team by the competition planning committee. If you need assistance assembling your team, please contact the planning committee at cph-global@uiowa.edu

For a full list of team eligibility requirements, visit:  https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/iiphrp-case-competition-goals-and-rules/

Apply to be a Peer Mentor!

Want to help welcome the Class of 2027 next fall? This is the job for you.

Peer mentors are responsible for helping co-teach the Direct Admit Seminar and helping new first-year students adjust to college.

The link to the application and job description can be found here.

To learn more, please join us for an information session:

Wednesday, February 1 at 11:30 in S104 PBB
Friday, February 3 at 12:30 in S104 PBB

Questions? Feel free to reach out to melissa-baker@uiowa.edu

Register for the 2022 Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference on October 7th

2022 Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference

  • Friday, October 7, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM in
  • W401 Pappajohn Business Building (PBB)

The George D. Smith award-winning Department of Business Analytics is hosting the 4th annual Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference.

This free event includes speakers from Salesforce, RSM, Delta, and professionals in various stages of their career. Come join us for an inspiring day and learn how you can use data to improve how things work and help people.

The event is offered to students from ALL majors as an opportunity to find out what it’s really like to work as a woman in data analytics and see how ANY student can enter the field. Register now and enjoy meeting some truly inspirational people. Breakfast and lunch included.

Register Directly at: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/news-events/events/women-analytics-and-leadership-conference/registration

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Shannon Henderson in advance at 319-335-3496.

 

Tippie Women Summit 2022

The Tippie Women Summit is now open for registration! See below for details. Sessions held throughout March and early April.

 

 

It’s More than Business – Insights from Erin Rollenhagen

Thursday, March 3, 5:30 pm CST
Courtyard Marriott Iowa City
901 Melrose Avenue

This in-person event will feature a brief keynote from Erin Rollenhagen (BBA02), CEO and founder of Entrepreneurial Technologies and author of Soul Uprising: It’s Never Just Business. Along with a Q&A between Erin and Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown, this event will have a structured networking opportunity for students and working professionals. Free of charge – bring a friend and make a new one.

REGISTER HERE

 

Stepping up to Leadership: A Conversation with Tippie’s Female Leaders

Wednesday, March 9, 11:00 a.m. CST via Zoom

This casual conversation will feature Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and Tippie Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Jennifer Blackhurst. They’ll discuss how they prepared for leadership opportunities and provide insight on how you can be ready for your own professional development.

REGISTER HERE 

 

Tippie Faculty Webinar: Breaking the Imposter Syndrome

Friday, March 25, 12:00 noon CST via Zoom

Many people experience the so-called “impostor syndrome” despite their success in the workplace. It holds them back from pursuing challenging opportunities, leads to overworking and burnout, and takes a huge emotion toll. Tippie Assistant Professor of Management Rong Su will highlight how you can overcoming barriers to career success by challenging existing conceptions and establishing a renewed understanding about the impostor experience.

REGISTER HERE

 

Assembling Your Power Players: Building Networks That Support Your Personal and Professional Growth

Friday, April 1, 12:00 noon CDT via Zoom

This alumni panel discussion will highlight how creating a web of personal networks can benefit you as your career progresses. Learn first hand from several successful Tippie alums including:

  • Cheryl Davenport (BBA05), Senior Director of Strategy and Chief of Staff at Nike North America
  • Kim Johnson (MBA15), Vice President of Marketing, Igor
  • Anne Parmley (MBA15), President, Linn County Gaming Association
  • Yvette Taylor (MBA92), National Manager – Wealth Management Client Support Services for Northern Trust

REGISTER HERE

Last call for Peer Mentor applications- Apply by this Tuesday, February 15

Tipipe Direct Admit Peer mentors are responsible for helping co-teach the Direct Admit Seminar and helping the first year students adjust to college. It’s a great way to give back and welcome the newest members of our Tippie community.

The link to the application and job description can be found here: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/get-involved/peer-mentoring

Applications are due by Tuesday, February 15 at 11:59pm.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to melissa-baker@uiowa.edu

Peer Mentor applications due February 15

Want to help welcome the Class of 2026 next fall?  This is the job for you.

Peer mentors are responsible for helping co-teach the Direct Admit Seminar and helping the first year students adjust to college. It’s a great way to give back and welcome the newest members of our Tippie community.

The link to the application and job description can be found here: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/get-involved/peer-mentoring

Questions? Feel free to reach out to melissa-baker@uiowa.edu

Tippie Top 21 Nominations OPEN NOW

Twenty-one student leaders
The Tippie Top 21 award recognizes 21 of the college’s outstanding student leaders. These students are young people who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, experiential learning, and advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement.

Why Re-Branding?
We encourage our students to propel themselves into the college experience by getting involved within Tippie and beyond. That being said, credit should be given where credit is due. Tippie’s Top 21 gives well-deserved recognition to outstanding leaders who begin their college journeys from many different backgrounds. Moving forward, we hope to re-brand this award in order to be more inclusive of the undergraduate student population who come from all these backgrounds.

Whether it is through stellar academics or impressive initiative, our faculty and staff know that students can impact the Tippie community in countless ways. It is important to us to acknowledge these impacts and highlight the students who make them.

Submit a nomination

How do I know if a student is qualified?
We’re sure you’re thinking of all the great Tippie students you could nominate for a Top 21 award. First, be sure that the student you have in mind is admitted to Tippie OR has declared pre-business. No matter their age, ALL Tippie students and pre-business students are eligible to be nominated. Nominees also are expected to have demonstrated excellence in at least two of the following areas:

  • Scholarship
  • Leadership
  • Experiential learning
  • Advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement

If you have questions, please contact Tevin Robbins at tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.

Apply to be a Peer Mentor!

Want to help welcome the Class of 2027 next fall? This is the job for you.

Peer mentors are responsible for helping co-teach the Direct Admit Seminar and helping new first-year students adjust to college.

The link to the application and job description can be found here.

To learn more, please join us for an information session:

Wednesday, February 1 at 11:30 in S104 PBB
Friday, February 3 at 12:30 in S104 PBB

Questions? Feel free to reach out to melissa-baker@uiowa.edu

LEARN, REFLECT, & SERVE as part of the 2022 Tippie Hawkeye Service Breaks Experiential Course (counts for Tippie RISE))

Register for Hawkeye Service Breaks (LS:1024) during Early Registration for a Tippie RISE experience!

This spring, Hawkeye Service Breaks will be offering 7 trips, each with a unique focus area. Some of the focus areas include economic justice, children’s health, basic human rights, and environmental justice. we want to invite you all to join Hawkeye Service Breaks 2022.

Perks of Hawkeye Service Breaks

  • Earn 3-semesters hours with a letter grade
  • Great hands-on service-related experience
  • Meet new people
  • Economic way to travel over spring break
  • Make countless memories

Learn more here: https://leadandserve.uiowa.edu/service/service-teams/ 

Please consider enrolling in LS:1024, as we would love to have you involved with Hawkeye Service Breaks. There is a course fee of $175, and scholarships available to help with that cost.

Students in the Tippie College of Business and Pre-Business students are strongly encouraged to apply to the Tippie sponsored team at the link above.

For additional questions about the Tippie Hawkeye Service Team contact tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns at DSL-HSB@uiowa.edu 

Apply by TODAY to be part of the Tippie Undergraduate Judicial Board

Looking for a unique leadership experience? If you are interested in developing your critical thinking and communication skills, this would be a great opportunity for you. The Judicial Board is responsible for investigating student appeals of academic misconduct and for general outreach and education about the Honor Code.

Applications are being accepted until midnight today, Monday, October 25th to fill open positions on the 2022-2023 Tippie Undergraduate Judicial Board.

If you have questions, please contact melissa-baker@uiowa.edu

DEADLINE EXTENDED — Compete for $22,000 in prizes at the National Diversity Case Competition

The Kelley School of Business (Indiana University) hosts the 11th annual National Diversity Case Competition (NDCC) as a premier event that brings together top-level, diverse talent from colleges and universities across the country. The two-day event includes a networking reception and dinner, case competition, and workshops. The event will include 40+ teams from across the country as they compete for $22,000 in cash prizes during MLK weekend of January 14-15, 2022.

It is their intention that this year’s event be held in-person. For more information about NDCC visit their website.

APPLY NOW for your chance to represent the Tippie College of Business at NDCC. Tippie students will apply individually at the link below.

In January 2021, the Tippie team won third place during the competition. Read more about the team’s achievement.

The NDCC team chosen to represent Tippie will be a team of four students who exhibit a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their academic and professional interests. Students will be selected based off of demonstrated interest in competition, leadership, and involvement experience. The team can have no more than one Senior and at least two members must come from an underrepresented student background.

You will then hear back from the Selection Committee after all applicants have been initially reviewed. Application deadline extended to Thursday, October 21 at 3:00PM.

Student who compete in the competition will:

  • Prepare competition material and practice presenting with Frank Center staff
  • Find opportunities to engage with  14+ corporate partners and recruiters to make career connections
  • Network with other talented students from across the country
  • Compete in a case competition with over 40+ universities to win $22,000 in cash prizes

For more information about NDCC and the Tippie team contact tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.