The Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Co-ed Professional Business Fraternity is active year-round. Members gain a broader understanding of the business world through guest speakers, interaction with business leaders, and involvement with the alumni chapter. These events better prepare members for future professional careers and supplement the classroom experience. Although we place major emphasis on professional activities, social activities such as parties, intramural sports, camp-outs, and weekly outings are also part of the Eta Chapter's agenda. We also try to give back to the community through service events and campus activities.
Alpha Kappa Psi was founded in 1904, and is the oldest and largest co-ed professional business fraternity. The objectives of Alpha Kappa Psi are set forth to develop outstanding business leaders within the community through education, service, and leadership. They strive to provide great outlets to develop professional, social, and interpersonal skills, as well as emphasize high standards of personal and professional conduct and ethics – all qualities that lead to success.
There are several benefits of joining Alpha Kappa Psi including organizational skills, business education, professional contacts, leadership experience, networking skills, but most of all friendships. The Eta Chapter of the University of Cincinnati is active year-round, organizing professional activities, social activities and giving back to the community through service events. Many members have also enjoyed prestigious co-op positions with prominent companies such as Procter & Gamble, Deloitte & Touche, KPMG, General Electric, Fifth Third Bancorp, and Cincinnati Bell among others. The time-commitment is what you want it to be, equivalent to a 1-credit hour class. Everyone is expected to attend weekly meetings which are held Wednesday nights, and participate in fraternity functions such as fundraising and service events. The University of Cincinnati Alpha Kappa Psi chapter holds rush for new members during Fall and Winter quarters.
For more information contact the Vice President of Membership, Kristen Dwyer at dwyerkl@email.uc.edu . President Missy Golyski can be contacted at golyskml@email.uc.edu .
ARE is a professional Real Estate Fraternity which provides students with exposure to the industry. Activities include networking, an annual trip, numerous guest speakers, and involvement with the Real Estate Roundtable Series. This year, students spent a week in Chicago meeting with a variety of Real Estate professionals. ARE typically only has one or two meetings per month which are scheduled as necessary.
For more information contact President Stefanie Smith at smithste@email.uc.edu .
Since it's revitalization in 2006, the UC collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association (UC AMA) exists to empower students through information, education, and relationships that will enrich their professional development and careers; to expand students' classroom work and knowledge into real-world skills and experiences; and to advance the thought, application, and ethical practice of marketing.
UC AMA is an active and award-winning chapter among the AMA's 350 collegiate chapters. In our short history, we have been honored with several awards, including:
Throughout the year, we participate in a variety of activities, including:
- 2009 Special Merit award winner for National Marketing Week, presented by the AMA's Collegiate Chapters Council
- 2008 UC College of Business Outstanding Group of the Year
- 2008 Student Activities Board Faculty Advisor of the Year
- 2009 Hugh G Wales Faculty Advisor of the Year, presented by the American Marketing Association's Collegiate Chapters Council
- National Marketing Week, held annually during the first week of October
- The AMA's annual Case Study Competition (2008 semi-finalist)
- Networking events with the Cincinnati Professional Chapter's Young Professionals group
- Monthly speakers and panel discussions
- Career advice and resume/mock interview sessions
- Fundraising activities
- Community service outreach opportunities
Joining the AMA is easy – for only $55, you become a member of the UC AMA as well as the National AMA organization and the Cincinnati Professional AMA Chapter. Applications can be found on the door of 421 Lindner.
For more information on UC AMA, please visit our website at www.marketinguc.com or contact Ric Sweeney, faculty Advisor, at ric.sweeney@uc.edu.
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
APICS stands for American Production and Inventory Control Society for Resource Management. The Greater Cincinnati Chapter currently has 693 members plus 19 student members. Over 308 different companies in the Greater Cincinnati region are associated with APICS. APICS is an international educational organization for Resource Management; APICS is dedicated and respected for developing educational programs, publications and certification processes. UC Students are welcome to get involved, and it is highly recommended for, but not limited to students studying Operations Management. It is a great for networking and resume building opportunity.
For more information contact the student advisor, Ruth Seiple at ruth.seiple@uc.edu .
The mission of ABBS is to stimulate, provide and support an atmosphere for minority students to achieve academic excellence, promote social awareness, and display group unity within the College of Business as well as across the campus and the local community.
ABBS tries to provide a support system for minorities in the College of Business as well as inform them of business and career opportunities. Our programs from this past year included Ms. Pam Rogers, an adviser in CoB, talking about study skills and G.P.A. calculations. Mr. Rich Robels discussed leadership roles. ABBS is participates with the Crosstown Helpout community service project, a bowling outing, a dinner to discuss proper dining etiquette in a business setting and a social event where they hope to just get together play cards, play some board games and get to know other members better. Our meetings are open to anyone and everyone who is interested in attending. They are held the first Tuesday of every month with other programs sometimes coming in between meetings.
For more information contact Marcus Bethay at marcusbethay@yahoo.com or (513) 621-1373
Bearcat Advertising and Networking Group (BANG)
Bearcat Advertising & Networking Group is an organization that combines the talents of students from both the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning and The College of Business to design and provide promotional material to other student groups and to the university.
The Bearcat Advertising Networking Group meets on Monday's at 5:15 PM on the 6th floor of the Steger Student Life Center. If you have any interest in joining, we invite you to attend a meeting and see what we are all about.
For any other questions about joining or if you would like to have BANG design something for you, please contact: Kendall Adkins at adkinskp@email.uc.edu or Alex Hickey at hickeyaj@email.uc.eduor Ric Sweeney, Faculty Advisor, at ric.sweeney@uc.edu
To learn more about BANG, visit https://www.uc.edu/groups/BANG/about.html
Students must be sophomores to join. Applications are available in mid April. They must be completed by the end of May and returned to Scott Gregory. After applications have been reviewed, selected students will be asked to go on an interview. From this point, students will then be asked to join the program.
Scott Gregory can be contacted at:
Scott Gregory
College of Business
P.O. Box 210020
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Scott Gregory can also be contacted at Scott.Gregory@uc.edu
College of Business Tribunal brings College of Business students together. The tribunal participates in Career Fair and actually sets up many CoB activities that students can attend. Meetings are currently held on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in Lindner room 222.
For more information contact President Shawn Dolan at senatordolan@yahoo.com .
PSE is a co-ed marketing and sales professional fraternity. They are an organization that provides students with real-world marketing and sales experience. PSE does a variety of projects on and off campus, some of which have included working for companies such as Procter and Gamble, The Waterfront, and Freshtracks Music. The projects range from marketing research to advertising strategy. In addition to marketing and sales projects, they host social events and participate in philanthropic activities.
PSE is a very unique organization in the fact that they are comprised of a wide array of majors. Some PSE members major in marketing, finance, engineering, DAAP, and a variety of others. This makes them a very diverse group and that enables them to bring in different insights and working styles to successfully accomplish projects.
PSE is the ideal organization for students who are interested in developing leadership skills, gaining real-world marketing and sales experience, and making new friends.
For more information contact President Peter Emslander at recruitment@pseatuc.org .
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This organization is available for Operations Management majors as well as Management Sciences majors. This organization is great for creating professional connections in these two excellent fields. They meet once every two weeks and also host many social events.
For more information contact president Raj Venkitachalam at venkitachalam@hotmail.com
