Stipends available for research projects with faculty mentors (ICRU fellowships) – app deadline approaching

Jennifer Blair

The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) invites applications for their summer and academic year funding.
Summer application deadline is March 6.  Academic year application deadline is March 27.

Each year, students and their mentors are invited to apply for an ICRU Research Fellowship for either the academic year or the summer.  Scholarship funding for selected applications is in the amount of  $2,000 (for about 5-10 hours of work per week) for the academic year or $2,500 (for about 20 hours/week of work) during the summer.

If you have a research project in mind with a Tippie faculty member, consider applying soon!

More information and detailed application instructions are found here.

 

MSCI courses renamed BAIS

Jennifer Blair

Important change in MyUI:

Due to the recent name change from the Department of Management Sciences to the Department of Business Analytics, all MSCI business core and major-level courses will be reclassified as BAIS courses beginning fall 2020. For the purpose of fall registration, students will need to use “BAIS” in the Course Subject field in MyUI in order to select courses from that department.

For example, MSCI:2800 Foundations of Business Analytics will be named BAIS:2800 Foundations of Business Analytics.

Summer courses are unchanged, so they will use the MSCI course subject.

Early registration for summer will run from March 9-13.

Early registration for fall will run from April 13 – 24.

 

Curious about graduating with Honors? Cookies, coffee, and info this Wednesday

Jennifer Blair

Are you curious about graduating with Honors at Tippie?  Do you want to know if it will fit into your graduation plan?

Join Tippie’s Honors advisor and Honors Ambassadors for a drop-in info session this Tuesday.  We’ll have cookies, coffee, and information about graduating with Honors at Tippie. It’s a great chance to learn the basics and ask specific questions about your timeline and qualifications.

When: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: S104 PBB

Our Tippie Honors website is also a great place to start for information.

Questions?  Please email Tippie Honors advisor: jennifer-blair@uiowa.edu.

For Tippie Business Honor Society members, this event counts as a Pick One event.

BAIS:3000 and BAIS:3005 format updates

Stephanie Fountain

The business core is introducing a new format to BAIS:3000 Operations Management and BAIS:3005 Information Systems that becomes effective Fall 2020. The courses will change from 3 s.h. to 2 s.h., and each be offered off-cycle for 8 weeks each.

We know that changes in the curriculum bring up many questions. To help address those, please use our Frequently Asked Questions resource. Included are answers to questions like:

  • Why is this change happening?
  • How are the courses different?
  • What if I have already taken one or both?
  • What about the Second-Grade-Only option?

If you have already completed the courses or are currently enrolled in one/both, you have met the requirement for the course. We advise that you continue your enrollment to follow your academic plan and do not make changes to your registration based on this curriculum update. Changing your registration can significantly affect your course sequencing and has the potential to impact your graduation timeline. We advise to continue your enrollment. If you have concerns about this, please contact your academic advisor before making a change.

 

 

 

International Business Certificate

Stephanie Fountain

As you meet with your advisor about registration, ask about the International Business Certificate (IBC). Combine your curiosity about world cultures with coursework in international business. The IBC adds an international dimension to your degree with globally focused coursework, plus study abroad and language study options. It is a great way to use your non-business elective hours and select globally focused general education/business courses for your major.

The certificate includes 4 areas of study:

  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Study Abroad and/or World Language
  • Area Studies based on where you study abroad or which language you study

Declare the IBC
You can declare the IBC by logging into MyUI and navigating to Student Information > Advising > Programs of Study and Advisors.

Questions?

  • Pull a “What-If” degree audit on MyUI for the IBC
  • Ask your academic advisor
  • Visit the IBC Webpage

Accounting Major Writing Assessment Administered both Thursday and Friday of this Week – Register Now

Danielle Dion

Accounting Major Writing Assessment

The writing assessment will be administered on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. in W107 PBB and Friday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m. in W107 PBB.  Students who plan to enroll in accounting major courses (junior-level courses) in the fall 2020 semester should take the assessment on one of these two dates.  If you have received a B- grade or higher in BUS:3000 Business Communication and Protocol or previously passed the Accounting Department writing assessment, then you have met this particular requirement for access to accounting major courses.  Students must have either completed or be currently enrolled in ACCT:2200 Managerial Accounting (or course equivalent) to be eligible to take the writing assessment.  For additional information and to register for the assessment, please refer to the writing assessment website at: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/academics/majors-and-minors/accounting/accounting-writing-skills-assessment

What Tippie Needs to Know About 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Joelle Brown

Please see a few important reminders about the Novel Coronavirus below.  It is important to remember that it is less of a threat to the University of Iowa than the flu. 

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding this situation, please know Tippie is a community that cares deeply about our students and the well-being of their families. Always feel welcome to make an appointment with your advisor or stop by your professor’s office hours.  Our goal is to be here for you.

Prepare for the Career Fair before February 19th!

Dana Dominguez

The Spring Internship and Job Fair is February 19th
11 am – 3 pm | Iowa Memorial Union

Before the fair, here are some things to know:

Check out the employers attending the fair by using the Career Fair Plus app.

Attend a career fair prep session.

Have your resume reviewed, practice your elevator pitch, and enjoy a donut!

Monday, February 17 – C310 Pomerantz Center, 3:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 18  – C310 Pomerantz Center, 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Visit us in the Pomerantz Career Center
Have your resume reviewed Monday through Friday, 10 am – 3 pm at the Career Center (C310 PC)

Online Resume Guide
Can’t make it in to the Career Center? Check out the Career Guide online for the latest tips and tricks.

 

Do you have a great idea or want to help someone with theirs? Apply by February 14th for the Iowa Startup Games.

Danielle Dion

Iowa Startup Games
Open to all UI Students!
Deadline to Apply: February 14, 2020
Event Dates: February 28 – March 1, 2020

Share your ideas and start a business in a weekend with your classmates at Iowa Startup Games! This is a three-day event where students, from all areas of study, share their ideas to have an impact. After students share their ideas, they will form teams and work together to bring the best ideas to fruition. By the third day, each team will pitch to a group of panelists for a chance to win cash prizes. Students will learn problem-solving skills, have the opportunity to meet with community members, network with peers, and begin to think like a creative entrepreneur. There is also the opportunity to earn one credit hour – at no cost for students registered full time!

Don’t have your own idea? No problem! Apply to help someone else with theirs.

Honors in the Major info – new way to schedule appointments

Jennifer Blair

Would you like to learn more about graduating with Honors in the Major at Tippie?  Tippie’s Honors advisor and Honors Ambassadors have set up two easy ways to get info this semester:

  1. Drop-in “coffee and cookies” sessions, where you can come in anytime during an hour to get questions answered.  This is great if you’d like a general overview or are curious about learning more.
  2. Scheduled 15-minute one-on-one advising, where we can look specifically at your graduation plan and see how Honors in the  Major can fit.

Times for both are found at the Tippie Honors website, and are listed here.  Questions?  Contact Honors Advisor jennifer-blair@uiowa.edu.

Both types of visits do count as Pick One events for Tippie Business Honor Society members.

 

 

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.

 

May Graduates! Friday, February 26 is the Deadline to Submit Your Degree Applications.

Danielle Dion

Applying for your degree – spring deadline is Friday, February 26. Not sure where to start, use this resource provided by the Registrar’s Office as a graduation checklist: https://commencement.uiowa.edu/graduation-checklist 

To formally complete your degree, you need to apply for your degree in MyUI.

  • When logged in to MyUI, go to the Student Information tab.
  • Click on the Degree Application link in the right column.
  • Follow the steps to complete this form.

Check your degree audit!