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Event
Schedule: Fall 2008
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Tuesday, September 23rd: Semester Kickoff - First General Body meeting of the semester
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- Time and location: From 5:00 to 6:30 PM in 1202 VMH
- Content: Microfinance:If you are interested in economics or finance, then come to our first members meeting of the Fall semester!
- Topics to be covered include:
- A brief introduction to IEFS
- Get to know current and new members
- Learn about the upcoming events
- Applications are online and may be turned in at this meeting.
- Enjoy free food and drinks! Everyone is Welcome!
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Tuesday, September 30th: Professional Event: Deloitte |
- Time and location: 5:00 - 6:45 PM in VMH 1412
- Content:One of the world's largest consulting firms, Deloitte Consulting is committed to helping clients create more value by maximizing opportunities and avoiding unnecessary risk.
- Our Speakers will cover the following: an overview of Deloitte Consulting, Career opportunities at Deloitte and Diversity and its impact on the business.
- Don't miss this opportunity to learn about an amazing firm, explore potential careers, and enjoy free food and drinks.
- Dress is business casual and everyone is welcome!
- This event is cohosted with the Black Business Association (BBA)
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Tuesday, October 14th: Social Event: International Potluck |
- Time and location: 5:00 to 6:30 PM in 1303 VMH
- Content: Part of the mission of the International Economics and Finance Society is to create a forum through which students can meet to engage in discussion and establish contacts to the professional world. We also aim to facilitate increased learning about the international environment and global issues. Our International Potluck puts a different spin on accomplishing this, by providing an opportunity for you to:
- Engage with the largest component of your professional network - your peers
- Increase your knowledge about different cultures
- Enjoy free food and drinks!
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Tuesday, October 28th: Professional Event: Veritas GMAT Prep. Presentation |
- Time and location: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in VMH 2511
- Content:Veritas Prep is the fastest growing GMAT prep company, providing rigorous preparation courses. At the event, Veritas Group will focus on the following:
- the advantages of receiving an MBA
- the admissions process itself
- an overview of the GMAT exam and the services we offer
- Visit http://www.veritasprep.com/ for additional information!
- This is a Professional Event and those who attend will be awarded 10 Points.
- Attire is business casual
- Applications are online and may be turned in at this meeting. Everyone is Welcome
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Thursday, October 30th: Professional Event: DC Trip to IMF and World Bank |
- Time and location: 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM in Washington D.C.
- Content: We will first visit the World Bank from 9:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We are welcome to have lunch at their cafeteria. We should arrive at the IMF at 1:30p.m.
- Picture IDs are mandatory.
- Attire is business professional. However, business casual is allowed.
- For those of you who would like to go together as a group, we will meet at the bus stop near the Health Center at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Then, we will take the metro to DC.
- For those of you who will be coming on your own. We will be using the visitors' entrance to the World Bank on 1818 H Street NW. Please arrive by 9:40 a.m. sharp.
If you have any questions, please contact me at dmarrysh@umd.edu. Also, take my phone number in case you need to reach me tomorrow: 410-491-0081
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Tuesday, November 11th: Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) |
- Time and location: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM VMH 1307
- Content: For 28 years, SEO has offered mentored internships to outstanding college students of color (Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian and Native American). The SEO career program is open to all majors, and gives students the opportunity to ear $600 to $1200 a week during the summer. Join IEFS to learn more about:
- The seven internship areas (Asset Management, Corporate Law, Global Corporate Financial Leadership, Finannce/Accounting, Information Technology, Investment Banking, and Philanthropy)
- Partnership Firms
- The application and interview process
- Everyone is welcome!
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Thursday, November 13th: Social Event: Community Service - " Beyond These Walls: English as a Second Language |
- Time and location: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Northwestern High School on Adelphi Road
- Content: We will be volunteering as ESL teachers for the "Beyond these Walls: English as a Second Language" program
- As Volunteers, we will help teachers by giving personalized attention to students who otherwise could not recieve this extra individualized help. Roles include teaching specific objectives, leading group work assignments, and checking/grading student work.
- If you wish to participate email Ami Trivedi at atrivedi@umd.edu or sign up at the next IEFS meeting.
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Wednesday, December 3rd: Social Event: Executive Elections |
- Time and location: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in VMH 1418
- Content:Each candidate
will briefly discuss their qualifications
for the position they are running for, and then you get to vote.
If you are interested in running the following positions are
open:
- Co-President(s)
- Director of Finance (and fundraising)
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Events (and external relations)
- Director of Technology
- Director of Newsletter (includes SUSA Assembly Representative)
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