Events

Learn @ Lunch Speaker Series

The Register Room, Capital Square 400 Locust St, Suite 119, Des Moines, IA

Join us for an engaging Learn at Lunch conversation with featured speaker Brian Dieter, president and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Dieter will discuss Mary Greeley’s journey to become Iowa’s first (and so far only) recipient of the Baldrige National Quality Award and lessons learned over 25 years at the medical center. Seating is limited; please register by September 6.

Management and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Susan Cohen

2446 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome Susan Cohen for a Management and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series lecture on September 13. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Finance Speaker Series: Markus Pelger

3164 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The Department of Finance is pleased to welcome Markus Pelger for a Finance Speaker Series lecture on September 13. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Business Week 2024

Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

Every day is a great day to be part of the Ivy College of Business, but we especially love Business Week. During this annual celebration, you can take advantage of professional development opportunities, engage in a community service project, network with potential employers, and enjoy treats and fun around the Gerdin Business Building.

Employer Panel: “Thriving at Work: Employee Engagement and Company Culture”

Kingland Hub, 1450 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

Join us in the Kingland Hub for an engaging panel discussion about the importance of organizational culture and actions you can take to find the right organization for you. From questions to ask during the interview process, to how to find opportunities to grow in your new organization, our expert panelists will share their insights and answer your questions.

Career Fair Prep Super Day

Business Career Services, 1320 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

Career coordinators will be available to help you get ready for the career fair. Stop by Business Career Services to review your resume, practice your elevator pitch, develop a career fair strategy, and more.

Business Week Service Project

Kingland Hub, 1450 Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

Join us on September 17 for a Meals from the Heartland Hunger Fight in the Kingland Hub. Ivy students, faculty, and staff will work together to package 20,000 meals to feed hungry children and families around the world.

Actuarial Science Career Night

Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

This career event, hosted by Gamma Iota Sigma in collaboration with Business Career Services, allows employers to promote their organizations to students who are interested in careers related to actuarial science. This come-and-go style event is designed for exchanging resumes, information gathering, and networking.

Healthcare Management Career Night

Memorial Union, Room 3580 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa

This career event allows employers to connect with students who are interested in careers related to healthcare management. Hosted by the Healthcare Management Club in collaboration with Business Career Services and ACHE of Iowa, this come-and-go style event is designed for exchanging resumes, information gathering, and networking.

Meeting the Needs of Today’s Healthcare Consumer

Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames

Join us at Iowa State University on September 18 for a fun educational and networking event, hosted by the Ivy College of Business and the Iowa chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE of Iowa). This professional development event is designed for ACHE of Iowa members and other healthcare leaders, industry professionals, healthcare management students, and university faculty.

Business Week Prize Drawings

Granite Hallway, Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Dr, Ames, IA

As Ivy students attend events throughout Business Week 2024, they can enter their name into a drawing for some great prizes. We'll draw individual names and announce student organization winners on September 19 in the Granite Hallway. New winners will be announced every 20 minutes between 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Sales Career Night

Gerdin Business Building 2167 Union Drive, Ames, IA, United States

This career event, hosted by the Ivy Sales Forum in collaboration with Business Career Services, allows employers to promote their organizations to students who are interested in careers related to sales. This come-and-go style event is designed for exchanging resumes, information gathering, and networking.