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Events Calendar
October 25, 2012 - November 2, 2012
Register Your Spring 2013 Internship! |
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Location: Online Contact: Sherry Rhinehart |
Found an internship for the spring semester? Click on "More information" to learn about your registration options. More information |
November 1, 2012 - November 9, 2012
Tippie Food Drive |
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Location: Dean's Office, UPO, JPEC, MBA Contact: Rachael Thompson |
Tippie's Elected Staff Council asks that you please consider donating traditional Thanksgiving fixings for local families in need. Thank you for your generosity! |
November 2, 2012
I3 Forum: Transforming Tomorrow |
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11:00 AM Location: Hotel Vetro Contact: Sara Mouw |
The forum will feature keynote speaker Steven Kotler, author of Abundance, blogger for Forbes.com, PsychologyToday.com and Outside.com, and head environmental investigative reporter for Ecohearth.com. Click on "More information" to register. More information |
Management Sciences Faculty Meeting |
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12:00 PM Location: S364 PBB Contact: Barb Carr |
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Hong Kong Summer Internship Information Session |
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1:00 PM Location: C106 PBB Contact: Matt Edwards |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with experience abroad. Live and work in Hong Kong for eight weeks and earn up to 4 s.h. of credit. The internship application deadline is December 7. More information |
Last Day to Register for the IOWA Centers for Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition |
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5:00 PM Location: S160 PBB Contact: Brittany Wellman |
Today is the last day to submit your intent to compete in the ICE Elevator Pitch Competition on November 16. Each participant will have two minutes to make their pitch and five minutes to answers questions from judges. Current UI faculty, staff, graduate students, and startup companies with a principal address at the UI Research Park or the BELL are eligible to participate.
More information |
November 3, 2012
RMI Industry Mentors Fall Kick-Off |
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10:00 AM Location: Carver Room, Hotel Vetro Contact: Austin Neimanis, GIS VP of Mentoring |
Students accepted into the mentoring program will meet their mentors and learn from a panel of experts about the many employment opportunities in the risk management and insurance industries. Past mentors and graduates from the program are also invited to attend. Proram begins at 10 a.m., lunch will be served at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Vaughan Institute, Gamma Iota Sigma, and the Greater Quad Cities Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society. |
QS World MBA Tour - Salt Lake City |
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2:00 PM Location: Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple Contact: Lydia Fine |
The QS World MBA Tour is perfect for anybody who wants to talk in person with reps from the top B-schools in the world - including the Tippie MBA from The University of Iowa. More information |
November 5, 2012 - November 21, 2012
Register Your Spring 2013 Internship! |
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Location: Online Contact: Sherry Rhinehart |
If you are going to intern during the spring semester and would like to have your internship noted on your transcript, please see your options at www.careers.uiowa.edu/students/internships.html#Registering. More information |
Madrid & Paris Summer Internships Information Session |
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12:30 PM Location: C106 PBB Contact: Sara Stratton |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with an experience abroad. Experience Paris or Madrid for 8 weeks and earn up to 6 s.h. of credit. 5th semester level proficiency is required. The internship application deadline is December 7 for Summer 2013. More information |
Finance Seminar |
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3:30 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Bev Berg |
Jay Ritter, University of Florida, will present his research.
(Sponsored by the Clarence Tow lecture fund). |
Phi Beta Lambda Meeting |
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6:30 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Yizhao Zhu |
A professor from the Tippie Accounting Department will be our guest speaker. More information |
McGladrey Institute National Speaker Series: Larry Rittenberg |
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7:00 PM Location: W10 PBB Contact: Mark Penno |
Dr. Rittenberg is a Professor Emeritus from the University of Wisconsin and former chair of The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. More information |
November 6, 2012
London Summer Internship Information Session |
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2:30 PM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Beth R Knudson |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with an experience abroad. Experience London for eight weeks and earn up to four s.h. of credit. Interested in a similar English language experience in Asia? Be sure to check out our Hong Kong Summer Internship program! The internship application deadline is December 7.
More information |
Tow Economics Seminar |
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3:30 PM Location: W181 PBB Contact: Linda Bostian |
Ananth Seshadri, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will present. More information |
Students in Advertising Meeting |
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7:00 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Daniel Altosino |
More information |
I-Envision Entrepreneurship Meeting |
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7:30 PM Location: Bedell Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory Contact: McKenzie Brandt |
Andy Hosmanek, a lawyer now pursuing a Ph.D. in Management, will be our guest speaker.
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November 7, 2012
Hong Kong Summer Internship Information Session |
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4:00 PM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Matt Edwards |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with experience abroad. Live and work in Hong Kong for eight weeks and earn up to 4 s.h. of credit. The internship application deadline is December 7. More information |
Tippie Optimist Chapter Meeting |
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6:00 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Daniel Altosino |
More information |
November 8, 2012 - November 9, 2012
Full-time MBA Fall Career Exploration Trip |
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Location: Chicago Contact: Micah James |
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CIMBA Information Session |
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5:30 PM Location: C106 PBB Contact: Melanie Nelson |
Come learn about studying in Italy with CIMBA! Stay on track to graduate by earning UI credit for the classes you need and explore Europe during the 25+ days of built-in travel time!
More information |
Business & Culture in the Far East |
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6:30 PM Location: W401 PBB Contact: Lee Henely |
The Greater China Business Association invites all students to learn about important topics in international business and opportunities for gaining international internship experience in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr. Dave Wu, Director of Strategic Development at Rockwell Collins, will discuss international business partnerships and the evolution of aerospace partnerships in China and Taiwan. Students will then speak about their experiences interning in Asia and provide information about pursing similar opportunities. Refreshments will be provided. More information |
November 9, 2012
Finance Seminar |
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10:30 AM Location: C129 PC Contact: Bev Berg |
Stephen Clark, University of Illinois, will present "Divergence of Opinion and Convergence of Prices in Prediction Markets" |
Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony |
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4:00 PM Location: W10 PBB Contact: Mike Schluckebier |
Celebrate the academic achievements of the newest Beta Gamma Sigma inductees. BGS membership is reserved for the top 10% of Tippie's junior and senior classes and is the highest honor the college can bestow upon its students. This short ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Howe Galleria in conjunction with Family Weekend. |
Family Weekend Reception |
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4:30 PM Location: Howe Galleria Contact: Melissa Baker |
All Tippie undergraduates and their families are invited to attend - wear your BLACK and GOLD to show your Hawkeye spirit! Snacks and beverages will be served. Click on "More information" to RSVP online. More information |
November 10, 2012
Iowa vs. Purdue MBA Tailgate |
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7:00 AM Location: South Dental Lot Contact: Matt Roderick |
RSVP required only if you or any of your guests will be eating. |
November 11, 2012
Tippie Build Dodgeball Tournament |
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12:30 PM Location: Fieldhouse Racquetball Courts Contact: Ryan Gean |
Enter a team of up to 5 players (but only 3 can play at one time). Price is $10 per person. Food and drinks will be provided, and the winners will take home a prize. All proceeds go to Tippie Build! |
November 12, 2012 - December 4, 2012
Winter and Spring Early Registration Period |
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Contact: Registrar's Office |
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Withdrawal Deadline |
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Contact: Registrar's Office |
Last day for undergraduates to withdraw entire registration. |
London Summer Internship Information Session |
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11:30 AM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Beth R Knudson |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with an experience abroad. Experience London for eight weeks and earn up to four s.h. of credit. Interested in a similar English language experience in Asia? Be sure to check out our Hong Kong Summer Internship program! The internship application deadline is December 7. More information |
MBAA Meeting: Professor Lon Moeller on Negotiations |
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12:30 PM Location: C425 PC Contact: Kandis Meinders |
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CIMBA Information Session |
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3:30 PM Location: C106 PBB Contact: Melanie Nelson |
Come learn about studying in Italy with CIMBA! Stay on track to graduate by earning UI credit for the classes you need and explore Europe during the 25+ days of built-in travel time!
More information |
MBSA Meeting: Teach For America and Study Abroad |
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6:30 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: John Welt |
A representative from Teach For America will talk about post-graduate opportunities. Also, Sara Stratton, Assistant Director of the Institute for International Business (IIB), will discuss study abroad opportunities with Tippie's CIMBA program in Italy and other programs offered through the University. |
November 13, 2012
Violent Incident Survival Training |
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10:00 AM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Dee Hurst |
Violent incidents in society are becoming more frequent and mainstream around the nation and world. A.L.i.C.E., which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate, is a flexible set of principles that may be adapted to any violent situation. The goal of this training is to begin your mental preparation of recognizing, assessing, and responding to threats against you. More information can be found at the Department of Public Safety website. |
Corn Bowl 2012 Blood Drive |
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11:00 AM Location: DeGowin Blood Center at UIHC Contact: Alex Kolwey |
Help us donate more blood than the University of Nebraska Huskies and support a great cause! The Annual Corn Bowl trophy exchange will take place at the Iowa v. Nebraska football game, and the winner of the Blood Drive will be announced. The Corn Bowl is coordinated by the President's Leadership Society of the University of Iowa and the Innocents Society of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Shuttles to UIHC will leave the IMU every 30 minutes starting at 11:15 a.m. All successful donors will receive a free "I Bleed Black & Gold" T-shirt!!
More information |
Madrid & Paris Summer Internships Information Session |
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12:00 PM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Sara Stratton |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with an experience abroad. Experience Paris or Madrid for 8 weeks and earn up to 6 s.h. of credit. 5th semester level proficiency is required. The internship application deadline is December 7 for Summer 2013. More information |
Deconstructing "Gangnam Style" |
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12:30 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Mark Archibald |
Oppa Gangnam Style! Gangnam Style has found it’s way into most of our lives and has worked its way into cultures across the world. Celebrities, marching bands, politicians, and even governments are picking up on Psy’s Gangnam Style. The Secretary General of the United Nations has said that he is jealous of the global reach and influence that Psy has found--but what do we really know about the artist, the song, and the video? Is it brilliant marketing, brilliant music, brilliant business, or something else? The Tippie Undergraduate Program Office will host this lunch and learn event where students can discuss the global sensation. RSVP to mark-archibald@uiowa.edu. |
Hong Kong Summer Internship Information Session |
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2:00 PM Location: C106 PBB Contact: Matt Edwards |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with experience abroad. Live and work in Hong Kong for eight weeks and earn up to 4 s.h. of credit. The internship application deadline is December 7. More information |
Tow Economics Seminar |
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3:30 PM Location: W181 PBB Contact: Linda Bostian |
Igor Livshits, University of Western Ontario, will present "Screening As a Unified Theory of Delinquency, Renegotiation, and Bankruptcy." More information |
I-Envision Entrepreneurship Meeting |
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7:30 PM Location: Bedell Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory Contact: McKenzie Brandt |
Our ENACTUS advisor will talk about this community of student, academic, and business leaders. Visit www.enactusunitedstates.org for more information. |
November 14, 2012
Corn Bowl 2012 Blood Drive |
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11:00 AM Location: U.S. Bank, Downtown Iowa City Contact: Alex Kolwey |
Help us donate more blood than the University of Nebraska Huskies and support a great cause! The Annual Corn Bowl trophy exchange will take place at the Iowa v. Nebraska football game, and the winner of the Blood Drive will be announced. The Corn Bowl is coordinated by the President's Leadership Society of the University of Iowa and the Innocents Society of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. |
MBA Thanksgiving Celebration |
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12:30 PM Location: W401 PBB Contact: Jill Tomkins |
Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving. We'll serve a traditional Thanksgiving feast and share traditions for this American holiday. Feel free to bring family members or guests to this event. RSVP with the number of guests and if you require a vegetarian meal. |
SBDC Lunch & Learn: How to Make a Profit on eBay |
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1:00 PM Location: Multipurpose Room, BioVentures Center Contact: Brittany Wellman |
This event is free and open to the public. Bring your lunch!
More information |
Tow Economics Seminar |
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3:30 PM Location: C125 PBB Contact: Linda Bostian |
Joshua Hausman, University of California-Berkeley, will present. More information |
Des Moines Student Startup Fair |
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5:00 PM Location: John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center, Des Moines Contact: JPEC |
Come learn about current UI student start-ups located in the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
More information |
November 15, 2012 - November 16, 2012
Baylor Ethical Leadership Case Competition |
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Location: Baylor University, Waco, TX Contact: Nadia Dwight |
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November 16, 2012
Finance Seminar |
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10:30 AM Location: C129 PC Contact: Bev Berg |
Professor Ashish Tiwari, The University of Iowa, will present Evaluating Hedge Funds with Pooled Benchmarks |
IOWA Centers for Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition |
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12:00 PM Location: PBB Contact: Brittany Wellman |
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) invites all UI students, faculty and staff to participate in the 2012 competition. JPEC will award $47,000 in total seed grants between both elevator pitch competitions. Click "More information" to register by the Nov. 2 deadline. More information |
Last Day to Register for the Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition |
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5:00 PM Location: S160 PBB Contact: Brittany Wellman |
Today is the last day to register your intent to compete in the Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition on December 6-7. Any current undergraduate student is eligible to participate! More information |
November 18, 2012 - November 25, 2012
Thanksgiving Recess |
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Contact: Registrar's Office |
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November 20, 2012
Students in Advertising Meeting |
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7:00 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Daniel Altosino |
More information |
November 22, 2012
University Holiday |
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Contact: Registrar's Office |
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November 23, 2012
University Holiday |
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Contact: Registrar's Office |
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MBA Iowa vs. Nebraska Tailgate |
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6:00 AM Location: South Dental Lot Contact: Matt Roderick |
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November 26, 2012
FREE Hot Chocolate from CIMBA |
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11:00 AM Location: West Galleria Contact: Melanie Nelson |
Warm up with some free hot chocolate and chat with CIMBA alumni about studying abroad in Italy! More information |
Online Chat for Prospective Full-time MBA Students |
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4:00 PM
Contact: Jodi Schafer |
Join us for an online chat hosted by Tippie’s recruiting/admissions and career services teams, along with a group of current students from first and second-year classes. This is a great chance to ask any questions you have about the Tippie MBA before submitting your application! More information |
Phi Beta Lambda Meeting |
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6:30 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Yizhao Zhu |
We will have a presentation on job search strategies. More information |
November 27, 2012
Full-time MBA Pottery Painting/Charity Event |
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5:00 PM Location: Fired Up!, 520 E. Washington Street Contact: Jessie Modi |
MBA Women International invite all MBAA members to attend and paint bowls for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's Souper Bowl event. This is the DVIP's biggest annual fundraiser where local restaurants donate soup/chili and diners keep the bowls they use. |
I-Envision Entrepreneurship Meeting |
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7:30 PM Location: Bedell Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory Contact: McKenzie Brandt |
Karen Kubby from Beadology will be our guest speaker. The store stocks beads from around the world, jewelry findings, tools, and beadwork supplies. They also offer classes in wirework, stringing, knotting, flamework, precious metal clay, and seed bead weaving. See www.beadologyiowa.com for more information. |
November 28, 2012 - December 10, 2012
Tippie Giving Tree |
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Location: Dean's Office Contact: Alina Shybayeva |
Tippie's Elected Staff Council asks that you please consider donating items for the Giving Tree (toys, mittens, hats, & scarves) for children in need. Thank you for your generosity! Happy Holidays!
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Vaughan Institute Advisory Board Meeting |
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8:00 AM Location: W401 PBB Contact: Viana Rockel |
Members of the advisory board are national leaders in the risk management and insurance fields dedicated to helping the Institute develop and offer a relevant curriculum and providing expert advice on our mission, programs, and directions. The Institute will undergo an independent external review concurrently with the board meeting. The board will meet with the review team and recent graduates at 8:00 a.m. over breakfast and convene their meeting at 9:00 a.m. More information |
BSC Project Leader Info Session |
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12:30 PM Location: C425 PC Contact: Mark Winkler |
The Business Solutions Center is seeking up to eight SY project leaders (2nd year MBAs only). Please join us for this information session covering projects secured and pending, professional benefits, and mutual performance expectations. Lunch provided. |
CIMBA Information Session |
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1:30 PM Location: C106 PBB Contact: Melanie Nelson |
Come learn about studying in Italy with CIMBA! Stay on track to graduate by earning UI credit for the classes you need and explore Europe during the 25+ days of built-in travel time!
More information |
London Summer Internship Information Session |
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2:30 PM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Beth R Knudson |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with an experience abroad. Experience London for eight weeks and earn up to four s.h. of credit. Interested in a similar English language experience in Asia? Be sure to check out our Hong Kong Summer Internship program! The internship application deadline is December 7. More information |
Tippie Admissions on Skype |
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3:00 PM Location: Online Contact: Lydia Fine |
When you're looking for the MBA program that will be your home for two years, connecting with people at each school you're considering is important. Reserve a time for a conversation via Skype with Jodi in Tippie MBA admissions. Get an honest assessment of your profile and chances for both admission and financial aid, while asking your own specific questions about career opportunities, life outside of class, and coursework. More information |
Tow Economics Seminar |
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3:30 PM Location: C125 PBB Contact: Linda Bostian |
Armando Zavaleta, The University of Iowa, will present. More information |
Tippie Optimist Chapter Meeting |
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6:00 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Daniel Altosino |
More information |
November 29, 2012
Senior Send-Off: A Celebration for December Graduates |
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2:30 PM Location: Howe Galleria, outside Undergraduate Program Office Contact: Shari Piekarski |
Tippie undergraduates, faculty, and staff are welcome to celebrate our December graduates and their accomplishments. Light refreshments will be served. |
Hong Kong Summer Internship Information Session |
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2:30 PM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Matt Edwards |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with experience abroad. Live and work in Hong Kong for eight weeks and earn up to 4 s.h. of credit. The internship application deadline is December 7. More information |
Tippie Admissions on Skype |
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3:00 PM Location: Online Contact: Lydia Fine |
When you're looking for the MBA program that will be your home for two years, connecting with people at each school you're considering is important. Reserve a time for a conversation via Skype with Lydia in Tippie MBA admissions. Get an honest assessment of your profile and chances for both admission and financial aid, while asking your own specific questions about career opportunities, life outside of class, and coursework. More information |
London and Hong Kong Internships: Dream Careers Meet & Greet |
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5:30 PM Location: The Airliner Contact: Beth Rydstrom Knudson |
Join Chris Duggan from Dream Careers and UI Dream Career alumni for free pizza and drinks and learn more about global summer internship opportunities. Click on "More information" to RSVP online. In addition to the final two weeks of scheduled Tippie Info Sessions, Chris will present an additional information session on Friday, Nov 30 at 1:00 in S401. We look forward to seeing you there! More information |
November 30, 2012
Henry Fund Presentations to Advisory Board |
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10:00 AM Location: W401 PBB Contact: Todd Houge |
The 2012 Henry Fund analyst team will present their fall semester research to the fund's investment advisory board. |
Finance Seminar |
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10:30 AM Location: C129 PC Contact: Bev Berg |
Kathleen Hanley, SEC, will present her research, seminar title to be determined. (Sponsored by the SEC). |
Madrid & Paris Summer Internships Information Session |
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10:30 AM Location: S104 PBB Contact: Sara Stratton |
Come learn about a unique cultural immersion program that combines a professional internship with an experience abroad. Experience Paris or Madrid for 8 weeks and earn up to 6 s.h. of credit. 5th semester level proficiency is required. The internship application deadline is December 7 for Summer 2013. More information |
London and Hong Kong Summer Internship Information Session |
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1:00 PM Location: S401 PBB Contact: Beth Rydstrom Knudson |
Chris Duggan from Dream Careers will discuss Tippie's internship programs in London and Hong Kong. The application deadline for both programs is December 7, 2012. More information |
PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Research Workshop |
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1:30 PM Location: W107 PBB Contact: Mark Penno |
W. Brooke Elliott, University of Illinois, will present "Earning Metrics, Motivated Reasoning, and Market Efficiency." |


