LAST WEEK to apply for Tippie’s Study Abroad in China!

Joelle Brown

This summer, Tippie will be offering a two week study abroad program to Shanghai & Beijing! Through interactive company visits, cultural excursions, discussions, and readings, you will explore how business operates in China, strategies in the Chinese market, US-China trade relations, and the Chinese consumer.  Kick off your summer with a two-week session gaining experience in international business, exploring China, and climbing the Great Wall!

Past company visits: FedEx, Intel Corp., BaoSteel, Walt Disney Resorts, Baidu, Lenovo, Volkswagen, BBDO Ad Agency, and more!

The program dates are 5/17/20 – 5/30/20, which means you’ll be back before the beginning of June.

Through this study abroad program (BUS:2450), you will earn 3sh.

  • Fulfills General Education requirement: International and Global Issues
  • Counts toward the International Business Certificate (International Business category)

For more information, please see the Tippie website.

Dean’s Welcome for Spring 2020

Kenneth Brown

It definitely doesn’t feel like “Spring 2020” to me this morning! Even so, I welcome the technical label because it signals a fresh start and an opportunity for us to come together (again) and learn!

This past weekend we honored the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. The University held service events yesterday, and there are a number of other events going on this week, including a lecture by Anita Hill on ending sexual harassment.

Stanford MLK Institute Landing Page

Most of us in the US grew up listening to Dr. King’s famous “I have a dream<" speech. Even so, it feels new and powerful every time I hear it. More recently, in my teaching, I've been referencing his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." You can read the typed original here (and listen to the audio with the prior link), both from archives at Stanford University.

We are living in times with a lot of disagreement and fear, as well as excitement and joy. These emotions are not unique in our country’s history by any means, but it can be scary. A key theme of King’s is worth remembering as you settle into this semester’s classes amid the roar of political drama — impeachment, caucuses, and US-Iran tensions.

King preached love. In fact, he was quoted as saying, “Love is the only way.” So as you settle in and get to work, when you hit a moment of frustration, I urge you to slow down and connect to those around you. Find ways to help others, and let them help you. There is a great deal of love in this community and I hope you will find ways to be part of it. If you want any guidance on how and where to connect, let me or your advisor know. We love being part of this community, and helping others.

And my final words of advice as we kick off the semester — stay warm, stay hydrated, and get to class! Go Hawks!

 

Add/Drop–Important Deadlines to Enter in your Planner

Shari Piekarski

Here is a summary of the most common course deadlines.  There are even more deadlines listed on the Office of the Registrar’s website

Adding and Dropping the First Week of Classes

You may add and drop courses the first five days of the semester via MyUI. This option ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 27.

Adding and Dropping the Second Week and On

  • Adding courses (Paper Form Needed)
    Starting Tuesday, January 28, you will have to use a paper Change of Registration Form to add courses or change sections.
    • You will an instructor’s signature to add or change sections.
    • You’ll also need an advisor’s signature if you are a prebusiness student or if you are a student admitted to the Tippie College in your first year of enrollment at the University.
    • You do not need an advisor’s signature to change sections of the same class.

The last day to add semester-length courses is Monday, February 3.

  • Dropping Courses (MyUI or Paper Form)
    • Starting the second week of the semester, you may continue to drop courses using MyUI. You will be prompted about the permissions you’ll need to drop.  Student-Athletes and International students require additional permissions.
    • Instructor’s permissions are NOT required for dropping courses.
    • If you are a prebusiness student or if you are a student admitted to the Tippie College in your first year of enrollment at the University, you will be required to meet with your advisor to receive permission to drop a course.
    • Tippie students in their second year and above do not need an advisor’s permission to drop.

The last day to drop semester length courses without a W is Monday, February 3.  Starting February 4 you will have a “W” on  your transcript when you drop a semester length course.

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

Additional Deadlines
To look up deadlines for your courses especially those that are off-cycle (not the full semester) : https://registrar.uiowa.edu/course-deadlines

Welcome back! Reminder of UPO hours and drop-in hours

Jennifer Blair

Welcome to Tippie for the spring semester!

The Undergraduate Program Office is located at C140 Pappajohn Business Building.  Our office houses all Tippie academic advising and is your one-stop-shop for all things related to the undergraduate experience at Tippie, such as student org administration, leadership initiatives, Tippie global experiences, and the Tippie RISE experiential learning requirement.

Information Desk hours:
8:00 – 5:00 Monday – Friday

Drop-in Advising:
A full-length advising meeting is the best way to work on your academic planning, but if you have a quick question (10 minutes or less) or if you are advised in another office, we offer drop-in hours every day.

10:30 – 11:30 Monday – Friday
2:00 – 3:00 Monday

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Honors in the Major lunch and learn, Monday, Jan. 27

Jennifer Blair

Are you interested in graduating with Honors at Tippie?  Do you like tacos? 

RSVP is required.

Join the Honors Faculty director, Tippie Honors advisor and Honors Ambassadors for a lunch and learn about Honors in the Major next Monday, January 27.  We will explain the various pathways to Honors graduation as a Tippie student.  Learn about Honors in the Major, our Intro to Research in Business course, and how Honors in the Major helps you also graduate with University Honors.

Enjoy a catered taco bar from El Bandito’s.  Dress code is casual.

Monday, January 27
12:00 – 1:00pm
W401 PBB
Please RSVP here for our lunch order.  

Honors in the Major is a graduation distinction that recognizes Tippie students who have completed a significant research project with a Tippie faculty member and have earned excellent grades (minimum 3.5 GPAs at graduation).

This program is part of Tippie Launch Week and satisfies one of the event attendance requirements for newly admitted Standard Admit students.

Make it Happen Checklist

Dana Dominguez

Explore, Prepare, Experience, and Achieve with the
Make it Happen Checklist!

There are more resources and tools to explore at careers.uiowa.edu.

EXPLORE

  • Find career communities of interest to you and schedule an appointment with a career advisor to assist as you begin exploring careers options.
  • Take an assessment if you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed about your interests, abilities and how those relate to majors and/or careers.
  • Conduct informational interviews to talk with professionals working in fields of interest to you.
  • Register for a Career Center course like, “Major and Career Exploration” or the “Career Leadership Academy”.

PREPARE

  • Write or update your resume and have it reviewed during walk-in advising.
  • When needed, prepare cover letters or other required documents.  These can also be reviewed during walk-in advising.
  • When ready, upload your resume into the Handshake site so you can begin applying for student employment or internship positions.
  • Create or update your LinkedIn profile and clean up all social media accounts.
  • Learn to network and prepare your introduction to new contacts and potential employers.
  • Prepare and practice for interviews by using Big Interview. Schedule a mock interview before the real deal.
  • If interested in graduate or professional school, review resources to help you research programs and manage applications.
  • Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for additional assistance and resources.

EXPERIENCE

  • Work part-time on or near campus.
  • Get involved in student organizations related to your career interests.
  • Volunteer in the community.
  • Find and complete one or more internships.
  • Consider studying abroad or working, interning or volunteering abroad.
  • Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for additional assistance and resources.

ACHIEVE

  • Use Handshake and Career Fairs to begin your job search.  Start 6-9 months before you graduate to maximize success.
  • Use additional job and internship links using Job Search section of our website.  More links are provided within your desired career community page.
  • Research employers using:  Research Basics, specific Career Community resources and Resources for Diverse populations within Job Search section of our website.
  • Evaluate job offers and learn more about negotiation before accepting an offer.
  • Apply to graduate or professional school if that is your desired next step.  Consider Gap Year Opportunities if you need more time or experience before applying.
  • Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for additional resources and help with your job search strategy, timeline and resources.

Looking to fit a Gen Ed into your spring schedule? Check out ONLINE Chem in Industry (CHEM:1100)

Jennifer Blair

Need to satisfy your Natural Science without Lab category, and looking for a business-focused option that’s online this spring?

Chemistry in Industry and the Economy (CHEM:1100) has seats available for spring.  Offered for many years but only recently online, this course teaches basic chemistry from the perspective of companies using it to create everything from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics to plastics.

Nervous about remembering your high school Chem course?  Here’s what the instructor says about the course material in the MyUI description:

I will assume a basic working knowledge of mathematics and an ability to use a calculator. I will assume that everyone knows that there is a periodic table and that we are made of atoms, the rest we will explore together. What I expect out of students is willingness and eagerness to learn about something that may be out of their area of expertise, but that will apply to many different parts of their lives. I am constantly amazed at the beauty of chemistry, and I hope you will be too. 

View the full MyUI description here.

ENTR:4460- Entrepreneurship & Global Trade – register NOW for next Spring 2020

Danielle Dion

Are you interested in complex issues of business operations in the global economy, trade transactions in international trade, global business management, global marketing, global supply chain management, and trade finance. Sign up for Entrepreneurship and Global Trade next spring to prepare for work in the global marketplace and for the Certified Global Business Professional certification exam offered by the North American Small Business International Trade Educators.

Find more information about the course on MyUI- ENTR:4460- https://myui.uiowa.edu/my-ui/courses/details.page?id=902328&ci=159886

Graduating Seniors! Update Contact Information w/ Tippie College of Business

Danielle Dion

GRADUATING SENIORS – Remember to update your contact information with the Tippie College of Business. You can do this by filling out our contact information form online- https://tippie.uiowa.edu/about-tippie/alumni/updates. By providing your most up to date email address you’ll ensure that you receive:

  • Email invitations to alumni events that are hosted regularly across the country like the Chicago Boat Cruise, NYC/Minneapolis/Texas area alumni events, our annual Homecoming BBQ, and so much more!
  • Receive our e-newsletter, Tippie News.
  • Be invited to participate in Tippie webinars.
  • Get information about ways to volunteer and stay connected with Tippie.

Congrats on your upcoming graduation and welcome to the Tippie alumni family!

Study abroad + Internship= Tippie Global Internships

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 in 1 of 12 locations around the world:

  • Vienna
  • Dublin
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Cape Town
  • Berlin
  • London
  • Santiago
  • Shanghai
  • 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 upcoming info sessions, tables, and application details.

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

Seniors – December Graduation reminders from the Career Center

Angi McKie

We want to remind you of the ways the Pomerantz Career Center can be assisting you as you prepare for graduation;

1) Meet with a Career Advisor –– You can meet with a Career Advisor who specializes in an area you want to pursue– simply schedule an appointment through MyUI and click on “Advising Appointment”. By meeting with an Advisor we can help you create a plan for finding a job or continuing education if you are considering that. We will assist you whether you are starting your search, choosing graduate programs or in the process of negotiating a salary offer – we’re here to help!

 

Some of the things we assist with:

-Job search tips and searching in a new geographic area

-Networking and building connection tips

-Interview prep

-Salary negotiation

-Personal Statement review and grad school application tips

-Tailoring your resume

2) Have your resume reviewed if you haven’t already so it is ready to apply to your dream job ––

You can do this multiple ways —

-bring it in during drop-in hours (M-F 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. while classes are in session),

-upload it to our online resume review service for review!

-bring it to a Career Advising appointment with you for a review. Your resume is key to making a good first impression with an employer.

3)  Continue to use Handshake to look for jobs – Search in Handshake by clicking on Jobs on your homepage. There are more than 13,000 positions live in the system currently from all across the country!  Once you’ve gotten started – set up a saved search to get emails about new postings that meet what you are looking for.

 

If you do know what your next adventure is, be it full-time employment or continuing your education, we would appreciate your help in filling out this survey;

Take the First Destination Survey here:  http://careersurvey.iowa.uiowa.edu/Home/About

 

Pomerantz Career Center

www.careers.uiowa.edu