For immediate release:

November 2012 is the time to apply for the Library Mobile App Student Competition that will be held in January andFebruary 2013.  This is a call for undergraduate students to enter the competition. 

Visit the web site at www.library.illinois.edu/studentapps for the competition details and to apply.  Apply by Nov 17, 2012 for preferential consideration.  Successful applicants will be notified by January 10,2013.

No coding experience...

My name is Hayley Douglas. I’m a member of the University of Dayton’s Davis Center for Portfolio Management where we oversee a $14 million investment portfolio and help coordinate the RISE Forum.

If you’re interested in stocks, bonds, trading, investing, or asset management, the RISE Forum is for you. Now in its’ 13^th year, RISE is the nation’s premier student investment conference, and I’m writing to let you know how you can attend at no charge, thanks to the generosity of our co...

I'm writing to let you know that the Illinois Leadership Center has openings for its winter break i-programs. The i-programs are day-long leadership conferences for U of I students. It is free for all UIUC students to attend.

This winter break, our i-program Ignite will be held twice in Chicago, on January 4^th and 5^th.  It is a great opportunity for SWB members to develop their leadership skills. The program focuses on group development and leading change, so an RSO can really benefit from hav...

Illini!

Are you interested in expanding your global mindset?  If so, I will be hosting an information session for the KPMG International Case Competition on Tuesday, November 13^th.  The Information Session details are listed below, along with team details and requirements. I kindly ask that if you plan to attend the info session, that you and your potential team members meet the requirements listed below.  If you are unable to attend, teams will be comprised of 4 people, so you are welcome to...

Good afternoon,

The 2nd WST Valuation Case Competition, which drew nearly 140 teams from top schools across the country, has been whittled down to four finalists from NYU, Columbia, Northwestern and the University of Florida.

We would like to invite you and the students at your school to attend the Distressed & Turnaround Conference on Saturday, November 17 featuring speakers such as Marvel Entertainment's former turnaround CEO Peter Cuneo and Matthew Kenagy from Las Vegas Sands Corp. The morni...

I am the co-chair of CREW Chicago Scholarship Committee.  CREW Chicago Network, Inc. is a professional organization for women designed to positively impact the commercial real estate industry by advancing the power and success of women (www.crewchicago.org).

1.      Click here for a flyer. We are seeking applicants for scholarships offered annually.  We are targeting female undergraduate and graduate students who have a strong interest or declared major in commercial real estate or a r...

 

-           4 day intense business program where students gain exposure to life and careers with Nestle

-          Provides 30 minority undergraduate students the opportunity to network with Nestle USA executive leadership team

-          Take a customized course in leadership development

-          Showcase their leadership skills through community volunteerism

 

Deadline to apply November 6^th

University of Illinois Society of Women in Business (SWB):

Could you and your fellow students in your organization use another $1,000 to put towards your education expenses? Then you should enterDegreeDirectory.org's Student Saver Scholarship!

We know how busy the life of a college student is, so we've made it easy to enter.  All you have to do is fill out a short entry for answer our scholarship question: What do you think lawmakers can do to help keep education affordable?

You have until noon ...

Recruiting Time

It's high season in recruiting (hiring & internships); it’s time to sign up  (I-Link) for these great opportunities.  I encourage you to explore multiple companies and industries.

Leadership Development Opportunity

The Illinois LeaderShape® Institute is a six-day, five-night program at Allerton House in Monticello, Illinois where you experience a leadership process that teaches visioning, the importance of developing relationships, and leading with integrity.  This will be ...

ANNOUNCING THE 2012 BAY AREA PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP PITCH SUMMIT The Pipeline Fellowship opens call for applications from women social entrepreneurs. New York, September 25, 2012 // – Women social entrepreneurs are invited to apply to present at the upcoming 2012 Bay Area Pipeline Fellowship Pitch Summit for a chance to secure a US$50k investment in exchange for equity and a board seat. ABOUT Approximately 8-10 social enterprises will be invited to present at the 2012 Bay Area Pipeline Fellowship ...

Good Afternoon,

As an Illinois Alumnus from 1990 and former student leader, I am pleased to share that Procter & Gamble is again working to recruit outstanding Illinois leaders for summer internship opportunities within Customer Business Development (Sales). 

While at Illinois I had great experiences leading within various student organizations and learned about Procter & Gamble's great people and brands later in my undergrad experience.  Today P&G is recognized as a world leader in many pursui...

Next Friday is the first of our Orange and Blue Days for admissions.  We will speak with large groups of students to stress why the College of Business is such a great option.  We need about 3 – 4 volunteers for each session with a variety of majors and experiences.  Please use the link to sign up for this great opportunity.  https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9609264

Note: All of these events last from 1:15 – 2:00pm

Friday, October 5 - BIF 3039

Monday, October 8 - BIF 1001 (Deloitte Auditorium)

F...

Attached is an outstanding opportunity to fulfill your James Scholar Activity Requirement.  The PwC xACT case competition is an annual event that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has dominated in years past.  We were national champions three years straight until last year.  It’s time for you to put your team together to regain our national champion status (and a couple thousand dollars in your pocket)! 

Info Night Details:

Tuesday, October 2

6:00pm – 7:00pm

BIF 3009

Don’t mis...

Hi Society of Women in Business,

My name is Julia Bongiorno, and I recently graduated from U of I this past May. On campus, I studied Marketing and International Business and was involved with my business fraternity Phi Gamma Nu. I am now working as a Project Manager for Epic Systems in Madison, WI. I am contacting your organization to tell you a little bit about Epic and to spread word of the career opportunities that exist with our company.

Epic creates and implements a wide range of integr...

Greetings,

On behalf of Wall St. Training, it is my pleasure to invite the students at your school to compete in the 2nd Annual Wall St. Training Valuation Case Competition. Last year, finalists from Rutgers, Princeton, Tulane and the University of San Francisco competed in New York as industry professionals attended to judge, speak, spectate and mingle.

This year, the competition offers a $5,000 grand prize to the winning team, with the Final Round event expanded to a full-day industry confere...

Hello SWB Members,

My name is Thera Hubler, and I am a 2012 graduate of the Supply Chain Management and T&M and the former President of SWB. After graduation, I came to work at W.W. Grainger, an Industrial Supply company based out of Lake Forest as a part of their Product Management Department. I simply cannot say enough about how much I have enjoyed my summer internship and full-time experience working for such an outstanding company with a wealth of career opportunities.

I am also extremely...

Walgreens will be seeking junior level students with an interest in retail management for internship opportunities over the summer of 2013! Join us for a 10 week paid experience in learning about managing your own Walgreens store, as well as how your store contributes to the community that it serves. During the internship, you’ll work closely with your mentor and go beyond your typical day-to-day tasks by learning how our pharmacy and retail business work together to deliver excellent custo...

Click here for a description of the position Chase will be looking to fill when on campus this week.

Global Business Brigades wants to present your members with an opportunity to gain study abroad and consulting service during spring break.  Global Business Brigades is an organization that sends 50 members each year to Panama to provide financial consulting services for local families.  Not only is it a great way to give back, but it also has provided invaluable experience that you can easily relay in interviews and other professional settings. People who have participate recognize that it h...

On behalf of Phi Chi Theta, I would like to invite you to participate in our 4th annual Phi Chi Theta Trivia Night. The event will take place at the YMCA from 6-8pm on Thursday, September 20th. This service event brings together business organizations on campus to help raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation. The general idea behind this event is to give students the opportunity to help fund a child’s wish while being able to network with business professionals fr...

Hi there!  My name is Ginger Hartwell and I’m a recent alum that currently works at P&G as an Assistant Brand Manager.  A few of us in marketing have worked to get Illinois as a target school and I am happy to say that we will be able to take up to 3 interns this summer! 

The recruiting team from P&G will be on campus Monday, September 17^th looking for candidates for our summer marketing internship program. We will be interviewing juniors for the internship, but would like to get to know al...

Honeywell visits campuses worldwide in our ongoing search for great talent to join our global team. Time and time again, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has provided us with top early career talent which is why we participate in a number of on-campus recruiting events throughout the year. 

 

Are you or someone you know looking for an opportunity to develop a meaningful career, while impacting the world of tomorrow? Look no further!  We are currently searching for students seeking ful...

Events

Consulting Symposium

When: Friday, September 7^th (9am-3:30pm)

Where: I-Hotel and Conference Center

Roundtable Discussion – Actuary

When: Tuesday, September 11^th (6:30-830pm)

Where: Digital Computer Lab

Business Career Fair

When: Thursday, September 13^th  (11am-3pm)

Where: Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)

Information Session

When: Thursday, September 13^th (6pm-9pm)

Where: Everitt Hall, Room 151

Resume Drop Deadline

When: Saturday, September 15^th (midnight)

Diversity Night

When: Monday, Se...

Walgreens representatives will be on campus in September to give you more details about our exciting internship opportunities and our Financial Development Program. 

Also, Walgreens will host two evening events on September 6^th and September 12^th .  If you are interested, please save this time and date so we can meet you and tell you more.  We will forward more details shortly. 

Thursday, 9/6/12 

3-5 pm:  Walgreens in BIF Atrium

6-8 pm:  Walgreens evening event

Students can begin submitting resu...

THE CFA^® PROGRAM

You are invited to an

ORIENTATION PROGRAM

About the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program

Thursday, August 30, 2012

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

141 Wohlers Hall

“Why Pursue the Chartered Financial Analysts Designation?”

       Discover…

·      How the CFA helps in the job search

        and in an investment management career,

        Benefits of Student Membership in the Chicago Chapter

       Learn…

·       About the CFA Review Course offered i...

PwC Back to School BBQ 
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or until food runs out) 
BIF Courtyard 

• Come learn more about PwC
• Plan to stop by between classes
• Meet PwC partners and staff
• Dress is casual

Event Description:

We invite you to attend a conversation with JPMorgan Chase & Co. senior executive, Tony Manno. Tony is the CEO, President and Chief Investment Officer of Security Capital Research & Management Incorporated, within the firm’s Asset Management line of business.

You also will have the chance to meet and mingle with recruiters who are part of our Chase Consumer & Community Banking team, Commercial Bank and Corporate Development Program to discuss internship and analyst opportun...

Fuse is a youth marketing agency that connects brands with teens and young adults through sports, music, fashion, gaming and other interests. Fuse and our clients have been the recipients of numerous awards and individual recognition from some of the most important media and marketers in the industry. Fuse's client list includes iconic brands such as Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Burton, Harley-Davidson, UFC, Converse and Quiksilver, to name a few. 

We are seeking part-time Brand Ambassadors for pro...

The Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society is pleased to announce the Second Annual Professional Responsibility Strategy Competition in partnership with BP. We will hold an Information Session about this exceptional opportunity for UIUC students on Monday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Business Instructional Facility (BIF).

The competition is open to junior and senior undergraduate students, as well as master's and Ph.D. candidates in the Colleges of Business, Engineeri...

Education-Portal.com’s Tuition Won’t Stop Me $1000 Scholarship is open for applicants until April 30^th 5pm PST! A student from your organization could win this scholarship to help pay for their college expenses.

Students can enter the Tuition Won’t Stop Me by filling out our entry form and answering our scholarship question: What cause(s) do you think college students should care about? Why? Click Here to find out more details about the scholarship. (Full URL: http://education-portal.com...

My name is Marisa Randle, and I am one of the Market Managers on Walgreens’ Market Strategy team (also a UIUC Alum, ’05). We would like to share some information with you regarding a meet and greet event that Walgreens’ “Value Creation Services Division” is hosting this Thursday, April 19. Event details are below.

Representatives from Walgreens’ Market Planning & Research department will be on campus to share information about our Market Strategy team. Please join us to learn more...

Dear Society of Women in Business Members:

Are you looking for a meaningful way to advance your career in business this summer? Or, are you searching for an experience that will help you explore your professional and academic aspirations? The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is offering an exciting summer program that will help shape you into a future business leader and familiarize you with the life of an MBA student. The Summer Business Scholars Program is a three-week busines...

I am extremely excited to announce that Walgreens has expanded its recruiting efforts to include accounting and finance majors from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  We would like to offer you the opportunity to get a head start on the fall recruiting process and invite you to a meet and greet event to learn about our 2013 summer internship program, which can lead to full-time rotational opportunities within the Walgreens finance and accounting organization. 

Please join us fo...

Illinois Business Consulting

Why should I join Illinois Business Consulting?

As a result of the client base that IBC has established, students have a wide-range of networking opportunities that lead to summer internships and full-time employment after graduation.  The professional staff provides training and development that gives members a significant advantage when competing for any internship or full-time job.  IBC members are able to tell potential future employers about creating economic ...

The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is an intense interdisciplinary program for graduate and senior-level undergraduate students.

From August 9-17, participants from diverse academic backgrounds will be immersed in a broad spectrum of sustainability and energy related topics: entrepreneurship, policy, economics, health, science, engineering, environment, urban planning, business, and entrepreneurship.

The theme of the SISE2012 progra...

I have been working with Sally Carter of the TapIn Leadership Academy to put together an afterschool business program for students in the Champaign-Urbana community.  We have everything in place except for some excellent volunteers.  That’s where you come in…

Currently, there are 5 groups of 4 young ladies who would be participating in this program.  They all come from Franklin and Jefferson Middle Schools in town.  These young ladies participate in TapIn’s program Monday – Thursday f...

International Alumni Award

Reception and Lecture

Featuring the 2012 Recipient of the

Madhuri & Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni

Award For Exceptional Achievement:

Sri Mulyani Indrawati, MS ’90, PHD ’92 LAS

Managing Director, World Bank

Dr. Indrawati served as Minister of Finance for her native Indonesia from 2005 to 2010,

navigating the largest economy in Southeast Asia successfully through the global economic crisis,

imp...

My name is Lauren Haugh and I am the Treasurer of Colleges Against Cancer here on campus. Each year we put on the American Cancer Society Relay For Life at the University of Illinois to raise money for cancer research, education, advocacy and services. I am sending you this letter in search of volunteers to help run this amazing event.

I am an Finance student here at U of I, and this year I am trying to reach out to the Business Organizations to try and get volunteers during Relay For Life in...

The Market Information Lab is currently seeking candidates (undergraduate and graduate students with at least 1 year left of study) for the 2012-2013 fellowship program with an application deadline of Saturday, March 31.  We are seeking self-motivated, teamwork-minded individuals who have an interest in financial software programs.  This is a paid position that will set you apart from your peers and position you well for your career.

Launched in 2009 by a landmark gift from the Chicago Mercant...

The Global Management Trainee program is a 10 month cross-functional training program that teaches newly graduated students aspects of the beer business including brewing, marketing, and sales. We are only interested in finding the best of the best talent for this role and then grooming these Trainees to become the future senior leaders at AB Inbev.  The main objective of the Campus Ambassador role is simply to create the buzz on campus regarding this amazing opportunity and to invite graduat...

Walgreens is recruiting for a Health Systems Sales Corporate Internship.  We're collecting applicants for this position and would appreciate your help informing students that there is an internship opportunity available for undergrads with a focus in business.  Please direct interested students to the link below or have them visit us at www.walgreens.jobs and search requisition #6705.   

https://walgreens.taleo.net/careersection/std_cs_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=006705 

Women on the Move | Women’s-Only Fitness at the Women’s Resources Center

Thursdays | 7pm-9pm

Weekly Fitness Class + Wellness Talk-Back

The Women’s Resources Center is pleased to announce the beginning of a new wellness series called Women on the Move, a weekly women’s –only fitness class and  safe space for women who for personal or religious reasons may be unable or uncomfortable with working out in co-ed facilities. First come, first served—please arrive early, wear comfortable clo...

How do you land that dream job of yours?  Well, we all know that getting that job begins with choosing the major that's right for you.  Business Council and BCS would like to invite you to come out to Speed Majoring this Wednesday in the BIF Atrium at 4pm and find out more about the different majors offered by the College of Business! This is a wonderful opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to gain exposure to the various options that the College of Business offers.  Additionally, you will...

Miller Cooper accounting firm will be in the BIF atrium on Wednesday the 29^th from 12pm to 3pm with some treats! A recruiter will be there to answer any questions about Miller Cooper or just to keep in touch for those of you that they have met in the past. Stop by if you have time.

Dear members of Society of Women in Business,

The Market Information Lab (MIL) is one of the most valuable resources the College of Business has to offer. We provide access to 8 financial software units used in the industry, as well as extensive training to help students make better use of these packages. Students who take the time to learn these tools will be better prepared for success in their coursework as well as their career in the finance industry.

In addition to our courses, we also o...

My name is Lisa Marinelli and I am writing on behalf of the Center for Business and Public Policy in the College of Business at ILLINOIS.  On March 12, we will be hosting Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Board Governor and Chief Liaison to Financial Markets.  At 35 years old, Warsh was the youngest appointment in the history of the Federal Reserve.

Monday, March 12

4:00 pm

Deloitte Auditorium, BIF

More than 200 amazing women applied for our programs. 

We interviewed a bunch of them, and invited some to join us. 
We wound up with a class of 45.

Last year, 93% of the women in our program scored internships 
at top firms – and results are looking great so far this year too.

I’m getting lots of my favorite kind of calls and notes… the kind 
where women tell me “I got the job!! (…at Morgan Stanley, Goldm...

March i-programs now open!

Only a few i-programs remain before the end of the year…don’t miss out! Register today!

 

INTEGRITY: Focused on integrity and leadership. Join this program to explore your personal values and the intersection of morals, ethics and integrity.    

Saturday, March 3, 2012 (Illini Union ABC)

Register now!

 

INSIGHT: Focused on self-awareness and self-management.  Ever wonder what your unique skills and abilities are? How you are unique among your peers? What constitutes yo...

Hello!

My name is Emily Kasselmann and I’m the North America Recruiting Specialist for Engineering at The Procter & Gamble Company.  I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of an exciting upcoming event at P&G called “TETRE” (Top Engineering Talent Recruiting Event).  Please visit our website atwww.experiencepg.com for more information regarding this event.

Requisitions:

ENG00001403-US

ENG00001404-US Educated Foreign Nationals

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 2, 2012!

I have also at...

DegreeDirectory.org is now offering weekly scholarship opportunities for students around the country! Every Thursday, you can visit the DegreeDirectory.org Facebook page to enter the Student Saver Scholarship. All you need to do is fill out a quick form, answer our new scholarship question and you could win one of 3 weekly scholarship prizes! Every week is a new chance to win!

You can learn more about the Student Saver Scholarship, including all the details on how to apply, here: http://degree...

Who is a Peace Cord Sales Representative?

 A student like you who wants to make some extra money on campus while doing good and spreading the word about a popular, philanthropic product. If you want to get involved with a nonprofit, promote an artisan, military-inspired accessory, support our troops and make a positive impact in the lives of Afghan  women, this part-time position is what you are looking for - and we would love to hear from you!

The Product:

Peace Cord bracelets, from ARZU STUDIO...

Requisition 12001128, HR Management Associate Program Internship, Falls Church, Virginia

Bankers from Robert W. Baird Co.  will present: What is Investment Banking?  How can you position yourself for a summer or full-time position in the field? They will also share their first-hand experiences about navigating the profession and provide  answers to any questions you have always wanted to ask. 

Participating students will be able register for  three Investment Banking training sessions following this first workshop.

When: Tuesday, January 24, 6:00-7:30

Where: WH 152

Dress in business ...

Information from Katy McMurry, a P&G representative:

I’m reaching out to you on behalf of the UIUC alumni at Procter & Gamble with an opportunity for our marketing internship program this summer. We are looking for top talent undergraduate leaders. I’d like to encourage you to apply directly via the P&G website link below.

We will be on-campus early in February. See below for key dates.

• The HBS Women’s Student Association cordially invites you to attend the 21st Annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference featuring:
• Outstanding Keynote Speakers: Mary Wittenberg, President and CEO of New York Road Runners who oversees the New York City Marathon, Margo Georgiadis, President of Google, Americas, and Ann Mukherjee, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Frito-Lay North America         
• 100 + Fabulous Panelists on both industry and general panels
• The opportunity to meet hundreds of st...