Getting Involved

Student Organizations Heading link

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 26 student organizations all focused on various concentrations in business.

Student Organization Directory: Fall 2024

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.

Management Leadership Association (MLA)  |  UIC Business

UIC Business Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony Heading link

UIC Business held its inaugural Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony, featuring an evening of jazz-filled festivities to honor the remarkable achievements of business student organizations and leaders. Congratulations to our outstanding recipients, who were presented with engraved trophies and certificates, which will be showcased in the new trophy case situated in Douglas Hall.

2024 Student Organization Award Recipients

Grid showing photos of the 2024 Student Organization Award Recipients
  • New Student Organization of the Year: Black Students in Business (Top)
  • Student Organization of the Year: Accounting Club (Bottom)

2024 Individual Award Recipients

Grid showing photos of the 2024 Individual Award Recipients
  • Emerging Student Leader of the Year: Quinn Basta (Left)
  • Student Leader of the Year: Olamiji Fabamigbe (Middle)
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Kim Moon (Right)

UIC Business Student Org Awards – Levels of Achievement Heading link

The categories will be featured as either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Standard award winner on the UIC Business Website.

Areas of Excellence

  • Leadership
  • Operations
  • Programming and Member Engagement
  • Business Alumni and Community Engagement

Based on your Points Earned (3300 points total) in the categories:

  • A score of 90-100% will be considered Gold Standard
  • A score of 80-89% will be considered Silver Standard
  • A score of 70-79% will be considered Bronze Standard

Please provide documentation from May 2024 – April 2025

If the event has not happened by the application deadline, please submit evidence of its implementation including date of event, location, description of event, website, and number of students/alumni attending.

If your organization wins New Student Organization of the Year or Student Organization of the Year within 3 academic years and therefore your student organization does not qualify for these awards, it is encouraged to still submit an application and you may be eligible to receive a certificate of achievement for Gold, Silver, or Bronze standard.

Leadership

Please provide specific information about student org programs focused on leadership development, and leadership roles of members. (1000 points)
Points Information Documentation
100 Student Org attends the Business Leadership Retreat in May 2024. UIC Business Student Involvement team will review RSVP list.
100 Student Org held an executive board training/transition workshop for new officers. Please provide evidence in the form of an agenda for the workshop/training/retreat and officers attended.
100 Student Org held a minimum of one retreat for officers each year. Please provide the agenda for the retreat, including topics discussed, and the percentage of members/advisors/officers/new members (if applicable) in attendance.
100 Student Org has a defined list of goals for the year. Please include a copy of the goals and a description how your student org has accomplished or worked towards accomplishing each goal.
100 Student Org has a means to identify emerging leaders, and provide them with resources and training to allow them to successfully transition into leadership positions within the student org. Documents may include evidence of the selection process, and listing of programs designated for this purpose.
100 Student Org has an active faculty advisor Submit name, department at UIC Business, and email address. Additionally, submit agenda/minutes for meetings the faculty advisor attended and/or a letter from the faculty member describing the meetings or events they attended.
400 Student Org has officer positions in the following areas established Executive Board: Corporate Relations, Social Media and Marketing, Membership, and Alumni. Submit name and email address per position. Membership and alumni may be submitted as one person who works on both areas combined. However, corporate relations and social media/marketing should be occupied by two different students

Operations

Please provide specific information about operations, finance, communication, organizational structure. (1200 points)
Points Information Documentation
100 The student org completed all requirements for registration as a student organization with the Center for Student Involvement by the designated deadline. Please provide copy of confirmation email of student org being approved for the 2023-2024 registration period.
100 The student org holds regularly scheduled meetings, executive board meetings, and committee meetings. Documentation may include calendar of these meetings, along with a list of those expected to attend, and a brief discussion of the type of topics covered.
100 The student org has a detailed operating budget that covers all student org operations and is approved by their advisor. Documents may include a copy of the budget, along with evidence of approval from their advisor.
100 Student orgs has an up-to-date website. Your website should include general information, current activities, and links with how to join. Provide screenshots of pages with the above requirements.
100 Student org has a strategy in place for how to use their social media platforms. Examples include goals for what they want to be achieved, an outline for what will be posted by month, methods for implementation (i.e. stories, posts, which platforms to use).
100 Student org has a dedicated means to communicate with all members. Examples include a listserv, newsletter, an app such as Slack, WhatsApp, GroupMe, etc. Documentation includes evidence of this method, and its use.
100 The student org prepares and distributes (by mail or electronically) a newsletter for alumni each semester. Documentation would include a copy of the newsletter, and evidence of distribution.
100 The student org has an established means of communicating with alumni (listserv, LinkedIn, Facebook Group, GroupMe, WhatsApp, UIC Connected, etc.). Documentation may include evidence of this method and its use.
100 The student org has an advisory board. Documentation would include a list of advisors, along with full name and contact information for each advisor.
100 The student org provides a copy of graduating members on a semester basis (first name, last name, personal email address and UIN per semester. Please include students who graduate in the summer as part of the fall report.
100 The student org provides copy of membership rosters with first name, last name, UIC email address and UIN per semester. ---
100 Student org holds annual elections in March 2025. (100 points) Documentation of elections taking place in March 2025 may include items such as an agenda, a flyer promoting your elections with the date/time listed, or a screenshot of your calendar with when elections are scheduled.

Programming and Member Engagement

Please provide specific information about programs focused on assisting members in their academic careers. This section is for on-going member engagement, connecting to UIC Business and UIC. (600 points)
Points Information Documentation
100 A detailed and published calendar of events. Documentation would include a copy of the calendar.
100 Student org holds a fun and unique event for their members. Documentation may include evidence of the event occurring such as photos, agenda, goals of the program, date/time/location, and description of the event.
100 Student Org attends or cosponsors UIC Business programs and meetings. This includes, but is not limited to welcome week, Mastering Networking workshop, IGNITE, BCC events, or other events when asked for co-sponsorship. Provide marketing used to promote the event that includes mention of co-sponsorship.
100 (Based on percentage of members who participated in one of these programs) Student Org promotes and participates in campus-based leadership programming (outside of UIC Business programming – i.e. LeaderShape, Day of Service, MLK Student Leadership Conference etc.). Documentation includes description of programs, and evidence of attendance/participation.
100 Student organization holds a specific event that is targeted only at graduate students. Documentation may include evidence of the event occurring, such as photos, agenda, goals of the program, date/time/location, and description of the event. Student organizations that exclusively recruit undergraduate students or graduate students, but not both, will earn points automatically if they note on the slide that their membership only recruits undergraduate or graduate students
100 Student organization holds an online event for members and students in online programs to participate in. Documentation may include evidence of the event occurring, such as photos, agenda, goals of the program, date/time/location, and description of the event.

Business Alumni and Community Engagement

Please provide specific information about student org programs focused on leadership development, and leadership roles of members. (500 points)
Points Information Documentation
100 The student org holds an annual event for alumni. Documentation of this may include a description of the event, and evidence of its implementation. If the event has not happened by the application deadline, please submit evidence including date of event, location, description of event, and how many alumni are anticipated to attend.
100 Student Org attends programs presented or sponsored by a company or their parent organization (if applies). This may include conventions, leadership programs, etc. Documentation may include evidence of attendance, along with an agenda of topics covered. If the event has not happened by the application deadline, please submit evidence including date of event, location, and description of event.
100 Members attend and participate in a site visit in Chicago or other cities ---
100 Members attend and participate in an event with a Corporate Partner to UIC Business ---
100 Members attend and participate in Business Community Engagement in Chicago or in other cities. Documentation of this may include a description of the program and evidence of its implementation. Examples include CME Case Competition, Bloomberg Case Competition, Accenture Student Leadership Program, Deloitte National Leadership Conference, etc.

Template for Excellence Awards

UIC Business hosted its 9th annual Business Leadership Retreat, bringing together student organization leaders to enhance various leadership skills. Throughout the event, students engaged in dynamic team-building exercises and practical real-world simulations aimed at refining their abilities to lead effectively in diverse professional settings.
Additionally, the retreat featured an insightful presentation delivered by Alberto Jabiles Piller, Director at TransUnion, a valued corporate partner.

Department Initiatives Heading link

Department Initiatives are student-led groups, which are managed by the college, and help UIC Business achieve key objectives.

Business Ambassadors Heading link

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 Chase Johnson, Events Administrator Associate.

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Community Building Heading link

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

 

  • LatinX Heritage Month:  September 15 – October 15
  • LGBTQ+ History Month: October
  • Veterans, First Generation, and Native American Awareness Month: November
  1. Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) celebrating Día de Muertos.
    On November 2, 2023, UIC Business and ALPFA celebrated Day of the Dead/Dia De Los Muertos in the Douglass Hall Café with Mexican-themed food and hot chocolate. ALPFA also had an altar decorated with lights in the Latino Cultural Center to remember their ancestors. Over 40 students attended to celebrate. More people would have likely joined but we ran out of food within the first 30 minutes.
  2. Pride in Business panelists having a conversation about on-the-job queer experiences.
    On October 19, 2023, UIC Business celebrated with UIC for the first time LGBTQ+ History Month, which occurs from October 1-31. More students are usually away in June for Pride Month, so UIC decided to move to October to celebrate the LGBTQ+ History Month for “Outober”. During the Pride in Business Panel, around 15 students joined us to listen to the stories from faculty, staff, and experienced graduate students.
  3. Black Students in Business club members at the BSIB Summit: Black Marketplace Party.
    On February 29, 2024, Black Students in Business hosted their first Black Marketplace Party. The event featured student vendors, selling their products and promoting their businesses. While attendees shopped the exceptional vendors, they enjoyed music from DJ John West, soul food, and the company of one another. Over 200 students, staff, faculty, and Chicago community members were in attendance, ending Black History Month with a resounding success!
  4. United Women's Network (UWN) Club members posing at the 10th Annual Women in Business Conference.
    On March 13, 2024, the United Women’s Network and UIC Businesses hosted the 10th Annual Women in Business Conference. The conference consisted of an engaging panel of local Chicago women entrepreneurs (3 of which are UIC alumni!), a powerful Keynote and “Poker Power”, great networking sessions, as well as student entrepreneurs showcasing their products. Over 140 students, faculty and staff were in attendance to celebrate the 10th Women in Business Conference, women entrepreneurs, and Women’s History Month as a whole.
  5. Asian American Business Association group photo at the Innovasain Conference.
    On April 10, 2024, the Asian American Business Association and UIC Business hosted the inaugural InnovAsian Conference. With the theme of “Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: Connecting Asian American Business Leaders”, the conference focused on the growth, development, and successes of UIC’s Pan-Asian students and professionals. The conference consisted of an insightful panel, an impressive keynote, and an engaging discussion activity. Over 40 students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the first ever InnovAsian Conference, Pan-Asian students and professionals, and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Awareness Month as a whole.

Student Leader of the Month Heading link

Know someone who is deserving of the title Student Leader of the Month? Complete a short application below. Nominations are anonymous and will be suitable for 3 months. If the nominee is not selected after that time period, a new nomination form must be filled out.

The Student Leader of the Month will receive:
A certificate, a feature on the UIC Business’ Instagram page, and a feature on the Douglass and University Hall digital screens.

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH.

Application

Networking Events with Alumni Heading link

First Annual Finance Reception

Group photo from UIC's 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

Table photo from UIC Business's 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.