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

 

Valentine for the Valentine-less – February 12 – 8:00 pm room C125

Danielle Dion

Join Tippie Students for Service as we meet and make valentines for individuals who need a little bit of love! These valentines will go to the Children’s Hospital!

Contact Person: Contact Shannon Faulkner at shannon-faulkner@uiowa.edu for more information!

“Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Shannon Faulkner in advance at shannon-faulkner@uiowa.edu.”

CIMBA Italy Info Session: 2/6 @ 2pm

Stephanie Fountain

Learn more about studying abroad in Italy for a semester or summer!

CIMBA Italy Info Session

  • Thursday, February 6th
  • 2pm-3pm
  • PBB S401

Earn Tippie credit to study for a semester or a summer in Italy’s bustling and historic Veneto region. With a campus just outside of Venice at the base of the Dolomite Mountains, CIMBA Italy offers students the chance to study in one of Italy’s most noteworthy entrepreneurial areas. Courses are taught in English by world-class professors. Significant financial aid is available.

Learn More!

Event counts for Tippie Launch Week Requirement.

Dropping a semester-long class? Today is last day without W on transcript

Jennifer Blair

Today (Monday, February 3) is the last day to drop a semester-length course without that course appearing on your transcript.

After today, the course will appear on your transcript with a mark of “W” rather than a grade.  This does not affect your GPA.

Courses must be dropped in MyUI by 11:59pm tonight, but if you do require permissions for the drop, you must initiative the drop as early as possible today so that the offices have time to give the permissions.  Advisors do not receive notification when you initiate a drop, so please email your advisor if you have initiated a drop and require their approval.

The full policy for adding and dropping is found here.

Courses shorter than a full semester have different drop/add deadlines.  You can search for the deadlines of your course here. 

Final Tippie Launch Events THIS WEEK!

Katherine Mersch

Launch Sessions from Monday, February 3rd – Friday, February 7th

Tippie Launch is two weeks of events to kick off the spring semester and promote the many activities, majors, organizations, and resources available to you at the Tippie College of Business. All students admitted for the Spring 2020 semester are required to attend two sessions.  Check with your advisor if you have questions.

Monday, February 3rd

1-2pm Marketing Major Information Session (S401)

Tuesday, February 4th

11am-12pm Entrepreneurship in Tippie Information Session (S401)

1-2pm Management Major Information Session (S401)

2:30-3:30pm Finance Major Information Session (S401)

Wednesday, February 5th

9:30-10:30am BAIS Major Information Session (S401)

3-4pm Accounting Major Information Session (S401)

Thursday, February 6th

10-11am Economics Major Information Session (S401)
2-3pm CIMBA Information Session (S401)

Friday, February 7th

12-1pm Tippie RISE Info Session (W401)

Tippie Top 21 Nominations

Danielle Dion

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

IdeaStorm Competitions Open to all UI Students- Deadline to Apply February 7th

Danielle Dion

A two minute pitch

IdeaStorms are entry-level pitch competitions across the University of Iowa’s campus that encourage students to share their innovative ideas with others, all while familiarizing themselves with the pitching process. They encourage students to come and share their new, never heard before ideas without the requirements of a business plan or proposal and provide a collaborative environment where students can get feedback and resources on how to make their ideas into a reality. Does your idea uniquely solve a problem? At IdeaStorm, all UI students are invited to share their business idea in two minutes or less with a panel of judges and an audience. The top ideas at each competition will be awarded cash prizes to help take their idea to the next level.

  • Spring 2020 IdeaStorm Competitions will be held on February 10 – 13.
  • The deadline to apply is February 7.
  • All UI students are eligible to participate.

Link for more information- https://www.iowajpec.org/competitions/ideastorm

IdeaStorm Competitions
Open to all UI Students!
Deadline to apply: February 7, 2020
Event dates: February 10-13, 2020

IdeaStorms are ENTRY-LEVEL competitions that are open to ALL UI STUDENTS.  No previous pitching experience, presentation, or business plan needed! Students who participate in IdeaStorm have the opportunity to share their idea in 2 minutes or less for the chance to win cash prizes! There will be four competitions, each focused on a different area of innovation.

Health Initiatives IdeaStorm: Creating a better well-being through healthcare innovation.
Date: Monday, February 10
Time/Location: 5:30 pm, 3655 SC

Creative Concepts IdeaStorm: Innovation through art, design, history, music, literature, and more.
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Time/Location: 5:30pm, 40 SH

Common Good IdeaStorm: Inspiring change through social and sustainable ideas to benefit the common good.
Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time/Location: 5:30pm, 106 GILH

Consumer Solutions IdeaStorm: Exploring solutions to everyday problems through new products or services.
Date: Thursday, February 13
Time/Location: 5:30pm, W401 PBB

Learn more about IdeaStorm and sign up here!

APPLY for TIPPIE BUDDIES

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 Monday, February 17.

APPLY HERE:  https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/get-involved/international-connections/buddy-application

 

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.

 

Lots of opportunities coming your way!

Dana Dominguez

The Pomerantz Career Center and Tippie College of Business are excited to engage with the following employers in the coming weeks.  Stop by their events or log on to learn more about opportunities with their organization!

February Employer of the Day Schedule:

Tuesday 2/4: PwC– 9-11am, C323 PBB

Wednesday, 2/5: RSM  – 1:30-3:30pm, West Galleria

Thursday, 2/6: RSM  – 9-11am, West Galleria

Monday, 2/17: Plante Moran – 1-4pm, South Galleria

Tuesday, 2/18: Caterpillar – 9am-4pm, West Galleria

Wednesday, 2/19: PWC  – 9-11am & 1-3pm, C323

More details on these employer visits can be found in the Handshake app, under Events.

Download the Career Fair Plus app to start planning out which employers you would like to meet!

 

How to Add or Drop Classes tomorrow through next Monday

Jennifer Blair

The following rules apply from Tuesday, January 28 – Monday, February 3.  This information is provided as a quick guide.  The Registrar’s Office publishes all policies related to adds and drops.    Please see the Registrar’s website for the full policies.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: The last day to drop semester-length courses is Monday, April 6.

The processes below relate to semester-length, classroom-based courses:

Direct Admit Students and Transfer Students enrolled in first 2 semesters at UI and all Pre-Business students

Add – with change of registration form.  Signature must be obtained from instructor and advisor.  Take form to UI Service Center at 2700 UCC for processing. Deadline is Monday, February 3 at 4:30pm.  After this date, add can only occur with Dean’s approval.

Drop – process is initiated in MyUI.  Authorization of advisor must be obtained.  Athletes and international students may require additional authorizations.  Drop can be completed in MyUI after authorization(s) obtained.  Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Monday, February 3.  Authorizations must be requested by 4:00pm on Monday, February 3.

Standard Admit, Direct Admit, and Declared Majors enrolled in 3rd or later semester at UI

Add – with change of registration form.  Signature must be obtained from instructor only.   Take form to UI Service Center at 2700 UCC for processing. Deadline is Monday, February at 4:30pm.  After this date, add can only occur with Dean’s approval.

Drop – process is initiated on MyUI.  Authorization of advisor is not required. Athletes and international students may require authorizations.  Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Monday, February 3.  Authorizations (if needed) must be requested by 4:00pm on Monday, February 3.

 

Plan your visit to the Pomerantz Career Center!

Dana Dominguez

At the Pomerantz Career Center, students schedule advising appointments based on their interest in exploring or pursuing careers within career communities. Our career communities are organized by career fields and industries.

All UI undergraduate students have access to utilize these services at no additional cost.

Schedule an appointment to meet with a Career Advisor in MyUI to begin the conversation.

Tippie Summer Global Internships- Deadline Friday

Stephanie Fountain

Gain hands-on internship experience, earn academic credits, and experience living in a new culture with the Tippie Global Internship program. This summer, intern around the world:

  • Vienna
  • Dublin
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Cape Town
  • Berlin
  • London
  • Santiago
  • Sydney
  • Paris
  • Barcelona

Summer internships are 8 weeks and include options in English and other languages. Internships are customized to your professional goals and interests. Come learn more about how to gain professional experience and study abroad this summer.

Check out the Global Internship website for the final two info sessions and application details.

The application is now open until January 31. Early applications strongly encouraged.