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Office of Diversity Initiatives, School of Business, Room 246 860-486.4135 or diversity@business.uconn.edu or www.business.uconn.edu/diversity |
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Multicultural Business Society (MBS) 2011: "ADVERTISE YOURSELF: A Self-Branding Conference!!!"
 "Advertise Yourself: A Self-Branding Conference!!!" Diversity in Business Lecture Series (BONUS #2): Attend the Multicultural Business Society (MBS) 2011: "ADVERTISE YOURSELF: A Self-Branding Conference!!!" and receive credit towards getting the Diversity Leadership Certificate!!! Remember, you need to attend 3 of the lectures to qualify for the certificate. So attend Unilever's lecture, MBS' Conference, and stay tuned for the last lecture for the school year 2010-2011 held by The Travelers' Inc.! The purpose of this conference is to educate participants on how to use personal branding or personal advertising to present themselves in and out of the workplace. Participants will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from business professionals on how to represent themselves when transitioning from the academic to professional world. This includes preparing oneself to work in both an individual and team-based professional setting. In addition, they will learn how to market themselves for the workplace, while maintaining a sense of professionalism and working ethically with diverse groups. So... Date: Saturday, February 19th, 2011 Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm Location: UConn's School of Business (specific rooms TBA)
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2011 Spring Tutoring Program Schedule!!!
We can help! Spring 2011 Tutoring Sessions!!! Mondays thru Thursdays 5-8pm* You’re invited to get all the help you need! Open to all students (business and non-business) |
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RESCHEDULED DATE!!! 2010-2011 Diversity in Business Lecture Series: 3 of 4!!!
 There will be a total of 4 lectures for the school year. Attend at least 3 of these Diversity in Business Lecture Series and receive a Diversity Certificate awarded in April 2011. Stephan Habif- Vice President, R&D North America Topic:"International Business: Preparing for your Opportunity” Date: Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 Location: School of Business Boardroom - 3rd Floor, room 321 Time: 7pm-8pm Diversity in Business Lecture Series (BONUS #2): Attend the Multicultural Business Society (MBS) 2011: "ADVERTISE YOURSELF: A Self-Branding Conference!!!" and receive credit towards getting the Diversity Leadership Certificate!!! Remember, you need to attend 3 of the lectures to qualify for the certificate. So attend Unilever's lecture, MBS' Conference, and stay tuned for the last lecture for the school year 2010-2011 held by The Travelers' Inc.! For more information regarding the Diversity in Business Lecture Series, please visit the following link: here |
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AmeriCorps Apprenticeship Program: Public Allies CT- For Graduating Seniors in High School & College!!!!!
Spread the word… Public Allies CT is seeking motivated young local leaders to apply for our ten month AmeriCorps Apprenticeship Program! Priority Public Ally Application Deadline is February 15th! Final Deadline is March 30th. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Allies Connecticut is an AmeriCorps Program designed to develop the next generation of community and nonprofit leaders. We are currently seeking dedicated, service-minded young adults to begin 10-month paid apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations around Connecticut, with positions available in the greater New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport areas. The next class of Allies will begin in September 2011, but the application process starts now! Our Allies change their lives and our community through a rigorous AmeriCorps program that combines full-time, paid apprenticeships in nonprofits with intensive skills training, active community-building projects, personalized coaching, and critical reflection. Allies will be placed in nonprofit organizations that address the following priority areas: Education: Unmet educational needs within communities especially those that help children and youth achieve success in school and increase high school graduation Healthy Futures: Unmet health needs within communities including access to health care, disease prevention and health promotion initiatives, and health literacy Economic Opportunity: Unmet needs relating to economic opportunity for economically disadvantaged individuals within communities including financial literacy, housing assistance, job training, and nutritional assistance Clean/Energy Environment: Unmet energy-efficiency and environmental needs within communities Veterans: Unmet needs of veterans, members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty, and family members of deployed military personnel and engage veterans in service. Allies serve 4 full-time days per week at a nonprofit placement where they work to assist one of the aforementioned priority areas, and attend all-day trainings each Friday with other Allies from around the state. Trainings are geared toward giving Allies the knowledge and skills they'll need to pursue a nonprofit career, such as grant writing, public speaking, community development, and teamwork. Allies are passionate and diverse social change makers. The majority of our Allies are from our local community, and they share a deep commitment to strengthening Connecticut. Alumni continue on to careers in the nonprofit and public sectors, and about 95% of Alumni say they would participate again if they could. Allies receive:
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as our member opportunities are limited! You can download application materials and learn more about our program at our website: www.publicallies.org (to see our local site, click on "Communities" and then click on "Connecticut"). Questions and application materials can be emailed to apply-ct@publicallies.org, and you can reach us by phone at 203-764-2031. For more about AmeriCorps programs, please visit www.americorps.gov |
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HIRA JAIN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AT LEAST $500!!!
HIRA JAIN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AT LEAST $500 APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 16, 2011 Dr. Hira Jain and Mrs. Sunita Jain of Glastonbury, Connecticut established a permanent endowment fund to provide scholarships for academically outstanding incoming or continuing undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full time at UConn. Candidates for the scholarship may but are not required to demonstrate financial need. Priority consideration, but not an absolute preference will be given to students of Asian Indian ancestry. The amount of the annual scholarship is at least $500. The award will be announced before the close of the spring 2011 semester. For more information on this award, please go to the Asian American Studies Institute’s website and click on Students at the top of the page. To download the application, please click here. Contact at Fe.Delos-Santos@uconn.edu for additional information about applying for the Hira Jain Scholarship. |
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PwC’s Leadership Adventure Programs!
 PwC’s Leadership Adventure is a selective program for high achieving college students interested in starting a fast paced career in the public accounting profession. Participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery with PwC staff and students from around the country. During this experience, you will discover your leadership style and gain critical insights to develop your skills to become a leader in today’s professional world. Be prepared to stretch your imagination and challenge yourself to build your capacity and proficiency as a leader.
Qualifications Student should have demonstrated leadership capabilities and preferably be a sophomore in a four-year degree program or a junior in a five-year degree program. The program is not open to prior or current PwC interns.
To apply for an opportunity to attend the PwC Leadership Adventure, you must complete the following two steps by February 18th, 2011:
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Pitney Bowes Leadership Development Program
The Pitney Bowes Leadership Development Program is a comprehensive program designed to provide the broad business experiences and foundational skill sets essential for the general managers of tomorrow. The two year entry-level program spans four rotational assignments across a variety of core functional disciplines including Marketing, Finance, Product Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering and others. Benefits of Joining
All candidates must possess the following:
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UConn Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants Presents...
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100 YEARS OF WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP!!!
Sponsored by: The University of Connecticut Women's Center, Storrs, Connecticut: Deadline: February 25, 2011 The 100 Years of Women Scholarship Award was established in 1992 to honor a current UCONN undergraduate or graduate student (who will be enrolled for the Fall 2011 semester) or high school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut, who has demonstrated a commitment to women’s issues through service to their community or school. To apply, the applicant must:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!!! For more information, please call the UConn Women's Center at 860-486-4738 or the UConn Office of Student Financial Aid Services at 860-486-2819. Also, you can visit the Women's Center website ! |
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Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) - Career Prep Class of 2012 is Accepting Applications
MLT is the premier career development institution that equips high potential minorities with the key ingredients--skills, coaching and door-opening relationships--that unlock their potential success. If you are currently a sophomore in college, have strong grades and leadership experience, you should consider Career Prep. Career Prep provides participating undergraduates, Fellows, with the skills and roadmap they need to get on the career fast-track after college. MLT fellows have landed competitive internships with companies such as Goldman Sachs, Google, Citi, Deloitte, General Mills, L'Oreal, NFL, Morgan Stanley, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, and many, many other top firms. For more information, visit http://www.ml4t.org/ or reach out to current UConn student, Tamara Carson, a current MLT fellow at t.carson19@yahoo.com. Along with the application you will find the eligibility requirements, program FAQs and current application essays. Due to the competitive nature of the program, you are strongly encouraged to apply for Round 1; applications are due on February 27, 2011. Applying students can send questions regarding the application process to CP-Recruiting@ml4t.org. |
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Liberty Mutual Partnership Career Fair!!!
Liberty Mutual is pleased to open our doors to our partnership organizations for a Career Fair on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. You're invited to meet with recruiters from our businesses and corporate departments! Liberty Mutual Partnership Career Fair Date: March 1, 5:30-7:30 pm Location: 30 St James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 ***Directions are available on GoogleMaps. Just as you do the right thing in your everyday life, there's a place where you can do that in your everyday job. That place is Liberty Mutual. With hundreds career opportunities available in New England and across the US, Liberty Mutual is a great place to build and grow your career. We invite you to our in-house Career Fair to learn more about careers for experienced professionals and undergraduate students. Recruiters from the various business groups and corporate departments will be available to talk to job and internship seekers, career changers and those interested in learning more about our organization. For security purposes, please RSVP to Vanessa.Lewis@LibertyMutual.com and indicate if you are an undergraduate student or a professional. |
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Casualty Actuary Society Trust Scholarship Program!!!
 OBJECTIVE The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations. ELIGIBILITY Eligibility: You must meet all requirements to be considered
AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The CAS Trust Scholarship Program will award up to three $2,000 scholarships to deserving students for the 2011-2012 academic year. To download a printable copy of the application, please click HERE! PROCEDURE You must submit the following:
***For additional Actuary opportunities, please visit: Be an Actuary! |
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School of Business Scholarship Application for Current Business Majors!!!
School of Business Scholarship Application for 2011-2012: http://www.business.uconn.edu/Bachelors/Scholarship/School_of_Business_Scholarship_Application_2011.pdf. Students can fill it out online, print it, and send it back to the Undergrad Office along with their essay, résumé, and copy of their unofficial transcript to: Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs University of Connecticut School of Business 2100 Hillside Road, Unit 1041 Storrs, CT 06269 Full instructions appear on the back of the application. Hard copies are available in the Office of Diversity Initiatives, Room 246. Deadline to apply is March 4, 2011. |
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Summer 2011 Application Information
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Gilman Scholarship Program, we are proud to announce the expansion of our summer awards to include all academic majors. We anticipate this will be our most competitive cycle ever so please encourage your students to seek your guidance and utilize all available Gilman resources. Summer 2011 online applications will open in early January and are due March 1, 2011. For students applying for any academic term (Academic Year, Fall, Spring or Summer) please find the eligibility requirements below:
Advisors: Jane Thiele gilmanadvisors@iie.org 713.621.6300 ext. 16 Students (last name A-L): Aileen O'Donnell gilman@iie.org 713.621.6300 ext. 25 Students (last name M-Z): Olga Tunga gilmanapp@iie.org 713.621.6300 ext. 24 |
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Yale Pre-MBA Program for Juniors, Seniors and Recent Graduates
The Yale School of Management Pre-MBA Leadership Program is a highly selective, two-week summer program aimed at current college sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent college graduates from populations typically under-represented in management education.
We introduce you to the fundamentals of management education and give you the tools necessary to hone your individual leadership skills.
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NEW! AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students!!!
The AICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation, with contributions from the New Jersey Society of CPAs and Robert Half International. For four decades, this program has provided over $14 .6 million in scholarships to approximately 8,000 accounting scholars. Scholarship Amount/Payments Recipients receive individual awards of $3,000 per academic year. Scholarship aid may be used only for the payment of expenses that directly relate to obtaining an accounting education. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student's financial aid office on behalf of the student at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Eligibility Requirements View the 2011-12 Minority Scholarship eligibility requirements Application Instructions All applicants must submit a completed scholarship application by April 1, 2011. Students selected to advance to the second round will be notified via email by May 1, 2011. Round 2 applicants must provide additional documentation. A student may save his/her application and make changes up to April 1, 2011. Once the applicant clicks the “submit application” button, no further changes can be made to the application. The AICPA will confirm receipt of an applicant’s completed application via email within one week of submission. Renewal Process The Minority Scholarship is a renewable award; however, renewals are neither automatic nor guaranteed. Students who wish to renew their scholarship award must complete an application the following spring. Review/Selection Process Completed applications will be reviewed and ranked by a scholarship selection task force. Recipient selection is based on academic achievement; demonstration of leadership and volunteerism; and overall commitment to becoming a licensed CPA professional. Applicant Notification All applicants will be notified of final selection by August 1, 2011. Questions/Contact Info Email scholarships@aicpa.org for questions regarding the AICPA Minority Scholarship program. For additional information regarding this Scholarship, please visit AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students website! |
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NEW! National Sales Network (NSN) Scholarship Program!!!!
The National Sales Network (NSN) Scholarship Program awards scholarships annually to Juniors and/or Seniors pursing a degree at a College/University. All scholarship award winners will be notified on or before May 1st, 2011. Presentation of scholarships will be made during the NSN National Conference.
Scholarship includes:
About Agnes Lightfoot: Agnes Lightfoot has been part of National Sales Network since its inception in 1987 New Jersey. She worked in various capacities from registrar to data base manager for the organization. She was the first National Secretary, the first NSN Meeting Planner and the first Editor of the Annual Conference Journal. Agnes is a member of the Board of Directors of NSN and periodically performs the role of Secretary for the Board as well as Chairperson for the NSN Scholarship Program. About John Watson, Jr.: John Watson is a member of the original team that created and organized NSN in 1987. He is the co-founder and the first President of the Chicago Chapter. John is currently the Chairman of the Board for the Chicago Chapter. He is a founding member of both the NSN Board of Directors and the national office, where he currently serves as VP of Operations. Scholarship Qualifications:
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Monster DLP Opportunity: Apply Now for the 2011 DLP Tour!
 Couldn't wait to be a part of the Monster Diversity Leadership Program? Now is your chance to be first in line for 2011! As a pre-registrant for this year's program, you are exclusively invited to fill out your application on Monster Diversity Leadership Program website. The Monster Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) brings together the nation’s top companies and college students of diverse backgrounds in a networking platform that encourages people to Connect, Learn, Inspire, and Lead. Thanks to partnerships with some of today's elite employers, this program is FREE for accepted students. What are you waiting for!? You preregistered for a reason, so don't miss your chance to get in on the 2011 Monster DLP! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through July 29, 2011. So...APPLY NOW! |
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National Sales Network (NSN) Annual Conference and Diversity Career Fair!!!
 The National Sales Network (NSN) Annual Conference and Diversity Career Fair is the premier event for sales professionals and the largest of its kind. The conference features industry-led keynote presentations, workshops, panel debates and high-level networking. More than 1,000 of the nation’s top sales and sales management decision-makers gather once a year to make the most of cutting-edge and alternative Sales & Marketing innovation best-practices. Whether an attendee, exhibitor and/or sponsor, our conference is the greatest opportunity to meet and interact with this very targeted group on a one-to-one basis. TRANSCENDING YOUR BOUNDARIES: New Perspective/ New Precedent Date: August 10th-13th, 2011 Location: Houston, TX For information on how to register for this event, please visit this WEBSITE!!! To learn more about specific details regarding the NSN 2011 Conference, please click HERE. A few companies that will be in attendance include but are not limited to: Unilever, Aetna, GE Healthcare McKesson, Microsoft, Prudential State Farm and Johnson & Johnson |
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High School Students Only: National Achievement Scholarship Program
 The National Achievement® Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Black students may enter both the National Achievement Program and the National Merit® Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and meeting other published requirements for participation. The two annual programs are conducted concurrently but operated and funded separately. A student's standing is determined independently in each program. Black American students can qualify for recognition and be honored as Scholars in both the National Merit Program and the National Achievement Program, but can receive only one monetary award from NMSC. Visit this link for more details National Achievement Scholarship |
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Office of Diversity Initiatives
 We would like to hear from you! If you have programs, events, scholarships or announcements that you would like included in this newsletter, please contact us. This newsletter is emailed every Friday to all undergraduate business students, faculty, and staff. Posting may be edited by staff.
University of Connecticut School of Business, Room 246 2100 Hillside Road, Unit 1041 Storrs, CT 06269 Email: diversity@business.uconn.edu For more information, please visit our website at http://www.business.uconn.edu/diversity To be removed from distribution list: Email - diversity@business.uconn.edu. |
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