Category Archives: Leadership

Intern Kickback with Comcast

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Curious about how to conquer the internship process? Interested in networking with senior leadership?

Comcast is hosting an event to help others learn more about the internship process and provide tips for the application process.

Join Comcast on July 22nd at 4:00 pm for an Intern Kickback. Throughout this virtual event, you’ll have the opportunity to network, listen to experienced panelists, and learn how to conquer the internship process.

Reserve your spot by clicking the link below.

https://internkickbackwithcomcast.splashthat.com/

 

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International Programs Student Ambassadors (IPSA) Applications Now Open!

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International Programs Student Ambassadors (IPSA) Applications Now Open!

Applications for the 2021-2022 International Programs Student Ambassadors (IPSAs) are now open. While the world and therefore study abroad continue to face impacts from COVID-19, the IPSAs remain a valued part of the Heavener International Programs team. The IPSAs are a distinguished group of students that have studied abroad on a Heavener program or Warrington exchange, or who have completed a Global Remote Internship, who work closely with the International Programs office on promotion and advising. Members benefit from the opportunity to continue building upon personal and professional skills through meetings, committee involvement, outreach, and social events centered around the study abroad experience and international themes.

Please consider submitting an application. The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 29, by 11:59p.m. To be eligible, your expected graduation date must be Spring 2022 or later. More information can be found on the application form, as well as our website. If you have any questions regarding the application process and/or the IPSAs in general, you can ‘Chat with a Current IPSA’ or email the IPSA advisor, Kelly Woodfine.

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TEDxUF Student Opportunities

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TEDxUF, the largest independent TED conference in the southeast is looking for: 

  • Partnership Coordinators: who are in charge of building partnership opportunities with local businesses and different UF departments.
  • Copywriters: who are in charge of creating the textual messaging of our marketing strategy.

Application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JjFoMb4SPcB0yi

Website: https://www.tedxuf.com/

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LeadUF adventure – Brown Center for Leadership and Service

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Happy 2021 Summer Gators,

The Brown Center for Leadership and Service is inviting you to apply for our next LeadUF adventure.

LeadUF is a signature leadership experience designed for new, transfer, and second-year students to continue their leadership development journey and connect with other students. Taking place before classes begin, this pre-arrival program will help students learn, reflect, and develop a personal leadership framework through activities and skill development.

Every year we seek out passionate students who are interested in exploring their leadership potential and the impact they can have within their communities. This is an opportunity to connect to peers and reflect on their own leadership journey while having some fun.

When is the program? August 18 – 21

Where should I apply & learn more? https://leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/leaduf/

Ready for more? Apply today!

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Message for students regarding vaccinations

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AVOID MORE TESTS!

Students who receive the COVID-19 vaccine are eliminated from UF’s routine COIVD-19 testing, which is required every two weeks for a number of student groups this summer and into the fall. Get your vaccine, and that will be one less test you have to worry about! Find more information on UF routine testing here and schedule either first or second-dose vaccines at ONE.UF.

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Apply to be a FAB Site Leader

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Site Leaders will have the opportunity to lead Florida Alternative Breaks trips, Day of Service experiences, and local service opportunities for UF students. Students will be expected to lead at least one experience per semester. Leading a BCLS Service experiences is a great way to develop transferrable skills, learn how to lead others, and have the experience that employers are looking for in UF graduates. After completing your application, someone from the FAB Management Team will contact you to schedule a 30-minute interview during the week of April 22nd– 29th. If you are interested in applying or learning more you may visit the following link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26xlNNEG6RsYAE6. Applications will close Wednesday, April 21st at 5:00 PM.

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Fully-Funded, One Year Masters Program in China

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Fully-funded, one-year masters program in China now accepting applications

The Schwarzman Scholars is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree and leadership program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. At the heart of the program are world-renowned advisors, a rigorous and innovative study of global affairs, and hands-on exploration of Chinese culture and commerce.  Guest speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Madeleine Albright, Tony Blair and many other global leaders.  The program is open to candidates aged 18 to 28, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have an undergraduate degree or its equivalent.

  • Visit the Schwarzman Scholars website to access the U.S./Global application and learn more about the requirements.  The U.S./Global application will close at 11:59PM EDT on September 21, 2021.
  • Attend a Schwarzman Scholars webinar to learn more about the selection process and network with Admissions Officers, current Scholars, and alumni, Schwarzman Scholars.
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Register For National Case Competition With Visa & Wharton

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Consult for America at the University of Pennsylvania and Berkeley Business Society at the University of California, Berkeley is proud to partner with Visa/Cybersource/Authorize.net, a global financial services company, to host the second annual Small Business Case Competition to support black and minority owned businesses around the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain case experience and build upon your teamwork capabilities. Additionally, winning teams will gain access to a $10,000 prize pool and be invited to interview with Visa! You can learn more about this competition at www.case-for-america.com and register before April 12, 2021, 11:59pm ET at bit.ly/2021visa.

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Sign Up for the Heavener International Case Competition!

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Heavener Students,

Every year, the Heavener International Case Team hosts over 15 Business schools from all over the world to compete in the Heavener International Case Competition. Due to the unique circumstances of 2020 and 2021, we have decided to open the competition this year exclusively to Heavener students. For the first time, we are excited to give our business students the chance to compete in a consulting case competition right here in Gainesville. The Heavener International Case Competition will be held in-person on April 10th, 2021 in Heavener Hall. All current undergraduate students are invited to compete in teams of 3-4. Each team will designate a Team Captain, who will serve as the liaison to the Organizing Committee.

Please use the following form to sign your team up to compete here.

Each team will be assigned a 25-minute window in which they will have 15 minutes to provide their strategic recommendations immediately followed by a 10-minute question and answer period to a panel of judges. Teams will be required to attend a rules & procedures meeting the week leading up on Tuesday, April 6th at 9:00AM via Zoom. Case Competitions provide an extraordinary opportunity for business students to apply professional and communication skills to solving real-world, complex issues firms today are looking to solve. Please note if you intend to enroll in the case class, this will serve as your tryout.

If you have any questions, please reach out to UF.HICC@gmail.com

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Featured Speaker Event – Adaptability in the Pandemic – Presented by Innovation Academy

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Join us for a panel discussion on how the pandemic has pushed South Florida industries to pivot, innovate and collaborate. Our panelists represent Commercial Real Estate (general contracting, owner representation, design-build, property inspections, and commercial development), Hospitality (entrepreneurship and foodservice) and Corporate Law (insolvency, reorganizations and commercial litigation).

To attend, log into Zoom using the Featured Speaker event link on March 10th @ 6pm!

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