AGEC/AGBU WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

September 6, 2019

The Q-drop period starts Wednesday, September 11. Students may now schedule advising appointments online through the

Navigate System. Please see the attached Navigate information on how to

schedule an appointment. You may still call our office at 979-845-4911 to

schedule an appointment. Don’t email an advisor to set up an

appointment, either call our office or use the online system.

When emailing an advisor, please include your UIN and use your TAMU

official email.

Are you planning to graduate in December 2019? Remember that you must

apply for graduation in HOWDY in the My Record tab. Please apply for

graduation as soon as possible so we can make sure you are meeting all of your

degree requirements. Please contact an advisor if you have questions about

graduating in December.

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Mark Your Calendar

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AGEC Tailgate – Sept. 21, 2019 3 hours before the game Join us 4 hours before for the Extension Outlook Program

AgriLife Center and Event Lawn

************************************************************ Upcoming Deadline for C.O.A.L.S. Council Application

Howdy, The C.O.A.L.S. Council membership application is due Friday, September 6 at 5 pm. C.O.A.L.S. Council is a great way to get involved in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and make a difference in the lives of students. If you were unable to make it to our informational, you can find all the information on our website: https://coalscouncil.wixsite.com/tamucoalscouncil The applications will be scored and an email will be sent out notifying students if they have moved on to the interview round. Interviews will take place Sunday, September 8, 2019. If that time does not work for you, please reach out, we do not want that impacting your decision in applying. If you have any questions please contact us at coalscouncil@gmail.com Thanks and Gig’em Kaydee Free C.O.A.L.S. Council Public Relations Vic President

Places to Go and Good Things to Do

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Explorations is accepting new board member applications until September 18th.

**SPECIFICALLY SEEKING AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCE MAJORS**

Explorations: The Texas A&M Undergraduate Journal is a student-run publication and organization sponsored by LAUNCH and other contributors. Guided by faculty and staff advisors, Explorations student board members recruit, review, select, and publish undergraduate-authored articles and creative works from any discipline that appeal to a general audience. Students who join Explorations have a unique chance to develop academic, professional, and personal skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Graphic Designers Needed! Explorations is especially in need of students with graphic design experience to join our Public Relations Committee. The PR team is responsible for all marketing materials for Explorations, such as flyers and digital signage. This team also has the task of designing the annual journal in both print and the new, interactive, online platform to maximize the impact and expression of published student work. If you’re looking for an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your creative skills in a professional environment, please consider applying! How do I apply? Submit an application before noon on September 18th at http://tx.ag/ApplyToExplorationsBoard. We’re interested in your academic interests, inspiration for applying, and what you hope to see from Explorations in the future. --Explorations Executive Board

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Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program

Deadlines for ANRP internships are fast approaching:

Location Spring 2020 Summer 2020 Fall 2020

Washington,

D.C.

Applications due October 4, 2019 Application opens January 2020 Application

opens

January 2020

Rome, Italy Applications due September 11,

2019

Applications due September 11,

2019

Application

opens

January 2020

Austin, Texas Not offered Not offered Not offered

Follow the link for more information https://anrp.tamu.edu/home/internships/apply-now/

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https://mays.tamu.edu/ms-finance/rsvp/

Howdy!

Congratulations! On behalf of the MS Finance staff, faculty and current students, we would like to personally invite

you to the Master's in Finance informational for selected Seniors pursuing their undergraduate degree at Texas A&M!

STEM and Economics degrees make a solid foundation for the Master's in Finance (MSF) program. This 10-month

program is specifically designed to help non-finance undergraduates launch a finance-related career.

We are excited that you have shown interest in the program, and now is the time to apply! Come out and see what a

Master's in Finance can do to boost your knowledge, marketability and future income.

WHEN: Monday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: MEOB 301

Join us for free food, drinks, giveaways, and hear from an industry veteran about why you should consider a career in

Finance. You will also have the unique opportunity to hear from current MSF students with various backgrounds

during the student panel interview.

This event is exclusive and by invitation ONLY! Please RSVP by clicking on the link at the top of this invitation.

Dress code for the event will be casual.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Allison Hayes

Assistant Director

Master of Science in Finance

Texas A&M University

************************************************************Howdy Agriculture Economics and Ag Business students! Do you like working with people? Do you like structured hours? Do you enjoy financial information? Then Commercial Banking may be for you! The Department of Finance at Mays Business School is accepting applications for the Master of Financial Management in Commercial Banking. This program does not require the GMAT or GRE, is 36 hours, and has the option for an internship.

Rebecca Itz| Academic Advisor III Mays Business School | Texas A&M University 351 B Wehner | 4218 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-4218 ph: 979.458.1635 | ritz@mays.tamu.edu – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – We’re aMAYSing. | @maysbusiness

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Accenture is excited to welcome you back to another great year at Texas A&M! We are thrilled to be back on campus this Fall. We will be hosting several different events throughout the year to connect with students across all colleges. Please reference the attached flyer and the information below for key recruiting events, dates, and profiles. Key Campus Events:

Career Fairs o Engineering Honors o CSE o Engineering o IISE o SWE o IEEE o Liberal Arts o PAID o Business o AGLS

Information Session Inclusion & Diversity Symposium Technology Consulting Information Session Security Consulting Information Session

Please visit https://accenturece.avature.net/eventsEN and search “Texas A&M” for a full list of upcoming events. We will be recruiting for the following positions this fall:

Full-time Consulting Analyst Consulting Summer Analyst Full-time Technology Analyst Summer Technology Analyst Full-time Security Analyst Summer Security Analyst

You can search for our open positions on HireAggies to view full descriptions and apply. Visit https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/students-graduates to familiarize yourself with our business areas to understand which is the best fit for you! Key Dates:

September 26 – Full time resume drop deadline October 2 – Summer Analyst resume drop deadline October 4 – Full time interviews begin October 11 – Summer Analyst interviews begin

About Accenture:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than 480,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. We cannot wait to connect with you over the coming months! Thanks and Gig ‘Em,

Will Carey Studio Delivery Team Accenture Houston Innovation Hub Mobile: +1 (281) 224-6649 Email: William.t.carey@accenture.com

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Career Fair Information

Additional information at https://careercenter.tamu.edu/Events/Career-Fairs

Sales Career Fair – September 19

Retailing Career Fair – September 24

Business career Fair Sept 25 & 26

AGLS Career Fair – September 26

Law School Caravan – September 30

The link below is to the Career Center Brochure:

Resume Days/Mock Interview Days/Resume Reviews etc.

https://careercenter.tamu.edu/Documents/Programs-Brochures/Fall-2019

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JCPenney Suit Up Event

Sunday, September 8th 6-9pm

The Center for Retailing Studies at Mays Business School has partnered with JCPenney to host a SUIT

UP event (see attached flyer). During this event, all Texas A&M students will receive up to 60% off all

career attire and accessories. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to build up their

professional wardrobe, especially as everyone is preparing for upcoming career fairs and interviews!

JCPenney staff will also offer measurements, salon specials, and professional makeup tips via

Sephora. This event is also open to all Texas A&M faculty and staff! JCPenney will have various

refreshments during the event as well as special “giveaways” taking place throughout the evening.

Details of the SUIT UP event are listed below:

When: Sunday, September 8, 2019

Time: 6p-9p

Where: JCPenney at Post Oak Mall

************************************************************Did you know that Exchange Programs are one of the most affordable ways to study abroad?

Texas A&M partners with 13 international universities that offer students in ALL MAJORS the opportunity to study abroad while still paying your regular tuition and fees to Texas A&M! Visit tx.ag/allmajorexchange for more information about each university below and to apply!

Asia: Osaka University (Japan), National University of Singapore (Singapore), Soonchunhyang University (South Korea)

Europe: Universite de Caen (France), Universitat Tubingen (Germany), Universite de Lausanne (Switzerland), Lancaster University (UK), Swansea University (UK)

Latin America: Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador), Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico)

Oceania: University of Adelaide (Australia), University of Sydney (Australia), Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)

Exchange programs require a 3.0 GPA and a faculty or staff recommendation. Any additional program-specific requirements are on the program page at the link above.

The application deadline for all Spring 2020 exchange programs is September 15th. Apply today as space is limited. Applications will open October 1st for the Fall 2020 exchange programs.

Visit our office or email tcabroad@tamu.edu for more information. Also, make plans to attend the Education Abroad Fair on October 1st from 10 am – 3 pm in the MSC Bethancourt Ballroom.

Thanks and Gig ‘Em! Texas A&M Education Abroad

Education Abroad | Texas A&M University Pavilion 1st Floor | 3262 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-3262 ph: +1 979.845.0544 | abroad.tamu.edu | abroad@tamu.edu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Stand Out ✈ Go Abroad

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DEGREE PLANNER—REMINDER

Information for continuing students. All continuing TAMU students must have an

approved degree plan in the degree planner system by September 30, 2019. If you

have never submitted a degree plan or if your degree plan was approved before March

2019, you will need to submit a new degree for approval in order to register for spring

2020 courses. We will be sending out degree planner information soon.

Information for new TAMU students. If you have completed more than 30 hours you

will be required to submit a degree after September 9, 2019. Again, we will be sending

out degree planner information soon.