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DePauw University Students Gain Valuable Industry Insights and Networking Opportunities at 54th GIS International Conference

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Sixteen students from DePauw University's Delta Gamma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma attended the 54th annual GIS International Conference in Hartford, Connecticut, gaining exposure to industry professionals and organizations through company visits, networking sessions, and professional development workshops. Led by Professor of Business Analytics and Mathematical Sciences Zhixin Wu, the students participated in a corporate visit to The Cigna Group, a campus tour and conversations with professionals, and explored career pathways and company culture. At the conference, they attended the President's Breakfast, toured The Hartford, and engaged in a career fair featuring over 50 employers from the insurance, risk management, and financial services industries.

Key Takeaways:

  • DePauw University's Delta Gamma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma attended the 54th annual GIS International Conference, with 16 students participating in company visits, networking sessions, and professional development workshops.
  • Students visited The Cigna Group and The Hartford, gaining first-hand insight into career pathways, company culture, and development programs.
  • The conference featured a career fair with over 50 employers from the insurance, risk management, and financial services industries, allowing students to engage in on-site interviews and explore internship and full-time opportunities.
  • The event highlighted the importance of networking and career fairs, with students noting the value of sharing their story, learning from professionals, and discovering new career paths.
  • Professor Wu participated in the Faculty Roundtable, discussing innovative teaching strategies and experiential learning opportunities to connect classroom concepts with real-world industry applications.
  • DePauw's Delta Gamma Chapter was recognized as an Excellent Chapter, marking the second time in three years that the university has earned this honor.

Statistics:

  • 16 students from DePauw University's Delta Gamma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma attended the 54th GIS International Conference.
  • The conference featured over 50 employers participating in the career fair.
  • The event was sponsored by The Hartford and included a President's Breakfast and various professional development sessions.
  • DePauw's Delta Gamma Chapter was recognized as an Excellent Chapter, earning the honor for the second time in three years.

Sources:

  • DePauw University's Delta Gamma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma
  • 54th annual GIS International Conference
  • The Cigna Group
  • The Hartford
  • Gamma Iota Sigma

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