Getting Involved
Getting Involved
Immerse yourself in the campus culture and learn about the various opportunities with how to get involved at UIC Business.
This section goes over the following opportunities:
Section 1
- Upcoming Events
- UIC Business Student Organizations
- New Student Organizations
- Department Initiatives
Section 2
- Business Ambassadors
- Community Building
- Community Service
- Networking Events with Alumni
Student Life Events
Express Advising for Undergraduate Business Students
Transfer Business Fellows Kickoff and Information Session
Challenge of the Deans Basketball Game + UIC Business Alumni Social
Winter Involvement Fair: Visit the UIC Business Booth
Transfer Business Fellows Information Session
Black History Month: Ask the Experts Panel
Cinnabons with the Dean ☕
February Deadline for Business Student Leader of the Month
Lunar New Year Celebration
The Black Marketplace
Student Organizations
Involvement in student organizations enhances the college experience by fostering personal and professional growth, building social connections, complementing academic learning, and promoting well-being. UIC Business is home to 27 student organizations all focused on various concentrations in business.
Undergraduate | Student Organization Directory
Graduate | Student Organization Directory
Student Organizations
New Student Organizations
Don’t see a student organization you are looking to join? Check if one already exists on UIC Connection, the hub for all 300+ student organizations at UIC.
If you want to form a new student organization or have your existing student organization affiliated with one of our UIC Business student organizations, please contact Joey Maman, Director of Student Involvement.
To be affiliated with UIC Business, new student organizations must also meet with Joey Maman and complete a form to have updated contact information.
New Student Organization Steps
New Student Organizations must complete Student Org Registration through the Center for Student Involvement.
Depending on the time of year, you may need to complete:
Spring Registration 2025 – 2026
Registration dates: April 1 – May 31
Winter Registration 2025 – 2026
Registration dates: November 15 – December 16
Department Initiatives
Department Initiatives are student-led groups, which are managed by the college, and help UIC Business achieve key objectives.
Department Initiatives
Business Ambassadors
The Business Ambassador Program was developed with Dean Mikhail’s mission in mind to activate our brightest student leaders in support of UIC Business outreach opportunities. As Business Ambassadors, involvement includes participation in both recruitment and events as a representative of UIC Business, often as the first point of contact for potential students, parents and other friends of the college.
For questions and more information about the Business Ambassador Program, please contact Joey Maman, Director of Student Involvement.
Community Building
Building community among students is critical to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment. Through student organizations and clubs, mentorship programs, social events, and activities, we promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at UIC Business to ensure all students feel valued and included in the campus community.
Cultural Months
- Black History Month: February
- Women’s History Month: March
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Awareness Month: April
Cultural Months
- LatinX Heritage Month: September 15 – October 15
- Veterans, First-Generation, and Native American Awareness Month: November
Cultural Months
Community Service
UIC offers community service for students to participate in through UIC’s Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) office. Learn more about their programs that we encourage all UIC Business students to explore.
Community Service
A BIG shoutout to the Management Leadership Association (MLA) for hosting a remarkable trip to The Big Apple.
Day 1 consisted of student members visiting McGraw Hill’s corporate headquarters and listened to a talk delivered by CEO Simon Allen. Afterwards, they enjoyed the rest of the day at a New York Yankees game.
During day 2, members stopped by Citi Field for a tour and the opportunity to speak with employees. The day went out with a bang, as everyone joined a walking tour around Wall Street.| UIC Business
Networking Events with Alumni
First Annual Finance Reception
On April 11, 2024, UIC’s First Annual Finance Reception brought together alumni, faculty, students, and business professionals to celebrate the close of an academic year and for networking.The evening’s highlight was a fireside chat by Terrence J. Mullen, CFA, a UIC B.S. Finance and Economics graduate, retired Managing Director at Allstate Investments. The event was hosted by the Department of Finance with the Portfolio Management Team and Finance and Investment Group at UIC.
51st Annual Accounting Banquet
On April 19, 2024, UIC Business and Accounting Club co-hosted the 51st Annual Accounting Banquet on the 66th Floor of the Willis Tower. The event gathered 150+ attendees to celebrate excellence within our accounting program and to honor sponsors, students, faculty, and staff for their outstanding contributions to UIC Business. Scholarship recipients and winners were recognized across various categories within the Accounting Club. This year’s keynote speaker, Geoffrey Brown, President, and CEO of the Illinois CPA Society, delivered an inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of industry connections and presence in achieving success.
Industry Spotlight Series for Graduate Students
On September 17, 2024, UIC alumni Noreen Vlamakis (National Director of Sports Partnerships at Select Medical) and Evan Munch (Director at Sage Health Strategy)—both graduates of UIC’s MS in Marketing program—joined us for our Industry Spotlight in Marketing. Each semester, graduate students attend four spotlights featuring alumni panels from various industries, where they gain insights on career paths, industry trends, and how alumni have applied their degrees. The event concludes with a networking reception over food and refreshments.