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Members Attend Intercollegiate Business Convention

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IBCHiBA members attended the 11th Annual Harvard Intercollegiate Business Convention (IBC) on October 17th, 2015.  Sponsored, by Harvard Women in Business, the mission of the conference is to build a global support network and community of empowerment for collegiate women interested in business. Members were able to attend this conference with support of the UConn Honors Young Alumni Fund and other funding sources.

Attendees heard from three inspirational keynote speakers: Jeanne Jackson, President of Product & Merchandising, Nike; Phyllis Yale, Advisory Partner, Bain & Company; and Rosalind Brewer, CEO and President, Sam’s Club Walmart. “I was inspired by the speakers who emphasized that there is no one way to the perfect career. Each path is unique, yet every one requires you to pursue it with determination, confidence, and passion.” Emily Vasington ’16

The all-day event brought together over 1,000 high achieving students from around the world who are interested in business. Students attending developed a greater understanding of current business issues and trends, promoting relevant discussions upon their return to campus and furthering their personal learning beyond the classroom.

UConn students took part in numerous breakout sessions, heard from world renowned business leaders, and most importantly, walked away having learned key ways to succeed in today’s business world. “I learned so much at the conference.  One takeaway from two of the workshops I attended was that you don’t have to have everything figured out right now as far as career path.  It was great to hear this from women who succeeded in their field and told us about their career changes.” Holly Chase ’17

Themes of breakout sessions included healthcare, non-profits, finance, media, marketing and entrepreneurship to name a few. Attendees discussed relevant and emerging trends with a network of over 1,000 students and professionals. Students had the opportunity to talk directly with company representatives such as L.E.K. Consulting, The Economist, Goldman Sachs and Constant Contact, a company Honors in Business Association has previously hosted. “The IBC definitely aided my professional development.  I learned about different career paths in banking and consulting, which are both areas of interest to me.  There was also a mini career and business school fair that provided networking opportunities.  I believe that the more chances you have to network the better you get at it. It’s great to just grow your knowledge and contacts, so I’m glad the IBC allowed me to do that.”  Nicole Gauer ’18

Honors in Business Association looks forward to providing this opportunity to members next fall through the continued support of alumni.

HiBA Visits Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and PwC

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As featured in the School of Business News:

The Honors in Business Association (HiBA) hosted a trip to visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and PwC. Approximately 30 students attended and were split into two groups, with one group visiting PwC and the other group visiting the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Students visiting PwC were hosted by Ann Ulett, northeast sourcing manager. Students learned about the day-to-day responsibilities of an accountant from a panel that included a recent UConn graduate followed by a team building activity. PwC also spoke about the future of the company in the city of Boston.

At the Federal Reserve Bank, students were hosted by Don Anderson ’99, vice president of network services. Anderson along with other officers of the Federal Reserve Bank gave an overview of the Bank’s corporate structure. Students also attended a presentation on the topics of economic growth and the Bank’s balance sheet by the associate vice President of accounting. The visit at the Federal Reserve Bank ended with a cash tour given by the vice president of cash services.

Students visit Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Brooke Wasserman ’15, an accounting major who visited the Federal Reserve Bank mentioned, “I found the overview of the balance sheet to be very interesting. The Federal Reserve Bank considers cash to be a liability on their balance sheet.” In Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), cash is considered an asset and not a liability.

Quian Callender ’16, president of the Honors in Business Association, states, “Site visits are extremely beneficial to students because they provide experiences that can’t be learned in a traditional classroom setting.”

About Honors in Business Association
Honors in Business Association (HiBA) is a student organization formed between the Honors Program and School of Business. HiBA strives to create a sense of community for students in both Honors and the School of Business and those with an interest in business. HiBA’s programming provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate and develop skills necessary to succeed in today’s business world all while building a strong alumni network. Contact information: uconnhiba@gmail.com