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The Brown Center for Leadership and Service: Leadership Workshop Series

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Through times of adversity and change, how will your leadership shine through?

Join the David & Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service for an engaging Leadership Workshop Series to help you navigate through these current times!

Leading through Uncertain Times, April 8, 2020, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Strategies to Effectively Lead Remotely, April 9, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm

Leading from the Middle: Why Followership is Essential, April 13, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm

Reigniting your Why: Leadership through Online Service Opportunities, April 16, 2020, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Xenophobia: Addressing an effect of COVID 19, April 16, 2020, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

To learn more about how to register, read workshop descriptions, and seek other leadership resources visit our website http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/virtual_services/

We look forward to having you join the conversation!

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UF IEEE Leadership Opportunities

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The University of Florida Student Chapter (UF) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has leadership opportunities and great events open to all majors, and ages for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2020- Spring 2021).

To give some useful context, UF IEEE seeks to develop students professionally and technically, while providing opportunities to network with peers and give back to the Gainesville community.

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization. IEEE’s core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

UF IEEE is a spectacular opportunity for a business or marketing students involvement portfolio in particular for 4 reasons.

  1. Chance to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from their courses.
    • Leadership opportunities include, but are not limited to:
      • Historian (Social Media and Photography Specialist)
      • Social Coordinator (Event Management and Logistics)
      • Newsletter Director (Manage a yearly published newsletter)
  2. Connect and coordinate with recruiters and many unique companies who attend career showcase.
    • Leadership opportunities include: Corporate Information Session Coordinator (3 positions)
  3. Be a part of an interdisciplinary team and network with students from other majors. Learn about technology we all use on a day to day basis. Developing technical skills computer programming (coding), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and more.
  4. Opportunity to give back to others in the community, and teach others how and why business and science coexist
    • Opportunities include: Community Service (CS) Team Lead, CS Coordinator, CS Team Member

To learn more about UF IEEE or how to get involved, contact us through:

Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/UFIEEE/

Website @ http://ieee.ece.ufl.edu/

Instagram @ ieeeuf

IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

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CURBS Research Week begins March 30th

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Are you interested in research at UF?

Conducting research as a business student gives you an opportunity for more in-depth study of a particular business topic and is a unique achievement supplementing your undergraduate experience. If you need help getting started or would like to find out more, the Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students (CURBS) offers Peer Advising for anyone who would like get started in undergraduate research.

To schedule an online session, follow this link: https://calendly.com/ufcurbsadvising/.

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Leadership Minor Applications

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Fall applications for the UF Leadership Minor are due next Friday, February 28!

The UF Leadership Minor is a selective university-wide minor that gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership capacity.

Click on the “apply now” button below. Applications will be reviewed after February 28, and students will be notified of the status of acceptance and further instructions for adding the minor at that time. The next opportunity to apply after this will be late September 2020.

Watch to learn more about the UF Leadership Minor!

https://youtu.be/3oFfhQ0mqbg

Students in the Leadership Minor (15 credits) will develop fundamental skills, capacities, and knowledge necessary to assume leadership, supervisory, or management positions in public, private, and non-profits organizations. Because the minor is interdisciplinary, it draws on the expertise of faculty and staff in colleges across the campus including Agricultural and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Health and Human Performance, Journalism and Communications, Psychology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.

You can also visit our website for more information: https://aec.ifas.ufl.edu/undergraduate/minors/leadership/

QUESTIONS? Please contact Becky Raulerson at beckyraulerson@ufl.edu.

APPLY NOW
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2020 Bank of America Spring Diversity & Inclusion Forums

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Bank of America has a diversity and inclusion forum opportunity which is posted below. These forums are for ethnically diverse freshman and sophomore students. The link to the application has been posted as a job posting on HIREWarrington. All qualified students  are encouraged to apply soon as the forums will take place in March or April (depending on which one you apply to).

 

2020 Bank of America Spring Diversity & Inclusion Forums

Whether you are in the early stages of exploring opportunities or you have decided on a potential career path, the Bank of America Spring Diversity & Inclusion Forums provide ethnically diverse freshman and sophomore students with the opportunity to learn about financial services.

Application deadlines vary by program. While student applications are limited to one Spring Diversity & Inclusion Forum, we will consider applicants for all forums based on capacity. Travel and hotel accommodations will be provided for students selected to attend.
         

Explore Wealth & Consumer

 

Chicago

April 22

 

Deadline: March 1

    

Cultivating Careers:

The Power to Choose

 

Charlotte

April 2-3

 

Deadline: February 23

 

    

Diverse Abilities

 

 

Charlotte

April 16-17

 

Deadline: March 1
Visit here to submit an application: https://tinyurl.com/y9woap9e


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Florida Supervisor of Elections Scholarship

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Every year, Florida Supervisors of Elections award three $1,200 scholarships to students studying political science, business administration, public administration or journalism/mass communications. Eligible students must have finished two years of junior college or undergraduate work (enough credits for enrollment as a junior). Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as full-time students in a college or university in Florida. No post-graduate or second-degree students.

Applications for the scholarship are due Feb. 28, 2020. Applications must be received by the Supervisor of Elections of the county in which you are registered.

For more information, please contact the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252 or Director of Communications and Outreach TJ Pyche at tjpyche@alachuacounty.us.

https://www.votealachua.com/Outreach-Media/Scholarship

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Hartfield Insurance Group Marketing Internship Opportunity

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MARKETING INTERN POST

Hartfield Insurance Group, Inc. is an independent insurance agency that concentrates on life and health insurance, focusing on client risk awareness and management. We are seeking undergraduate marketing majors to work with the owner of the company, Larry Hartfield. Applicants must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, and have excellent communication skills. We are looking primarily for someone with a fun personality who enjoys answering people’s questions, sharing useful information over various media, and be able to work independently with meeting deadlines. Responsibilities and duties for this position include:

  • Promoting the Hartfield Insurance Group’s business through community outreach, social media, and newsletters
  • Educating the public by posting relevant articles about news in the insurance industry
  • Helping to plan educational seminars and events
  • Promoting and coordinating a martial arts-based fundraiser that benefits a local charity – Stop Children’s Cancer
  • Researching, developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies

The internship will consist of two to three 4-hour shifts per week (9:30am-1:30pm or 1:00pm-5pm). This is an unpaid internship that will help you gain professional experience, expose you to an active office setting, lets you stay in Gainesville, introduce you to insurance and financial products, and allows you to exercise marketing campaigns and ideas. Candidates should send résumés and/or questions to admin.dir@hartfieldinsgroup.com. Potential candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. ​

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Brown Center for Leadership and Service: LeadUF Registration

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Register for LeadUF Today!

LeadUF, hosted by the David & Wanda Brown Center for Leadership & Service, is a foundational leadership development experience that includes an overnight retreat and several meetings. LeadUF allows you to build personal skills and understanding, become a leader on campus, and connect with other students. This unique, limited access experience is ideal for 1st and 2nd year students. Start the new year off by making 2020 about investing in your leadership development! Applications are OPEN and are due January 17th. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/LeadUFregistration

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The SEO Career Team Internship

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The SEO Career Team is looking for talented juniors for positions with IBM FINANCE – Summer Internship (3 months) and Co-op (6 months).  Please see steps to apply and a brief description below:

Here’s how to apply to the IBM positions:

Description:

IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is also a major research organization, holding the record for most U.S. patents generated by a business (as of 2019) for 26 consecutive years. Inventions by IBM include the automated teller machine (ATM), the floppy disk, the hard disk drive, the magnetic stripe card, the relational database, the SQL programming language, the UPC barcode, and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM).  IBM Finance operates as a values-driven team and trusted business advisor to business operations. IBM Finance plays an integral role in driving key business decisions, supporting operations, and influencing business results.

Qualifications:

  • Be proficient with analytical and presentation tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Independent thinker who’s organized, has great attention to detail, and can multi-task
  • Ability to manipulate large amounts of data, spot trends, and generate meaningful insights
  • Ability to build relationships, make decisions quickly & influence change
  • Ability to synthesize data into an easy to understand story & articulate key messages across multiple audiences
  • Location – Westchester County, NY

We are still seeking talented freshmen, sophomores and juniors for other exciting internships.  You must apply to SEO Career in order to be considered for those opportunities – https://career.seo-usa.org/program/how-to-apply/

SEO Career partners with more than 80 leading companies across the country to help talented students like you land coveted internships!  By joining SEO Career, you’ll get free access to top job opportunities, free online training, and interview prep.

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Business Career Services- Student Assistant Position

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Business Career Services is looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual who demonstrates initiative and the ability to work and communicate well with others. The student assistant will work alongside the Associate Director of BCS Operations & Events and support the BCS team in delivering recruiting experiences for employers and students within the Warrington College of Business. This position will comprise of daily tasks and special projects which require organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

This position is a commitment of 10-15 hours a week. Training will occur during the first two weeks of December for a start in January 2020. The position will be located in 350 Hough Hall.

Responsibilities:

  • Special Projects as assigned by the Associate Director of BCS Operations & Events
  • Verify and track BCS CAP Mentor time/payroll
    • Communicate with CAP Mentors on their status
    • Understand and enforce university regulations regarding student payroll
  • Record and accurately maintain BCS Operations & Event expense budget
    • Communicates budget to appropriate staff members
    • Help identify future budget needs
  • Aid staff in set up for major BCS events, including week leading up to the event and day of responsibilities
  • Create and maintain WordPress surveys
  • Submit Room Reservations
  • Run errands such as picking up packages, copy center items, and catered food delivery
  • Assist Fiscal Assistant in the following:
    • Placing Copy Center orders, FedEx package pick up requests, and room reservations
    • General office tasks (filing, scanning, preparing documents)
    • Booking accommodations for BCS interview candidates
    • Tracking staff receipts & invoices
    • Preparing financial forms and processing payments
  • Occasionally act as the receptionist for walk-in student traffic and corporate partners
  • Maintain office organization and inventory

Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Developed customer service skills in person and on the phone
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Undergraduate 1st or 2nd year business students are preferred

Application: Interested candidates should complete the Careers at UF Job application- http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/512531/student-assistant

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