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Gamma Iota Sigma, Sigma Chapter Risk Business Alumni Edition 2010-2011 Volume XXII Issue 2 In this Issue Upcoming Events
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The Alumni Affairs team along with Gamma Iota Sigma is proud to announce this month's Alumni Newsletter. This semester proved to be very successful with our various fund raising activities and events. I hope you enjoy this issue! If you would like to be included in our milestone section or have any questions at all, please contact Vice President of Alumni Affairs, Vincent Baldino at vincent.baldino@gmail.com or Director of Alumni Affairs, Kevin Severson at kevin.severson@temple.edu.
In Loving Memory of Eric Smith 
Alums, Current Members and Friends, Grand Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma Names New Executive Director 
On February 2, 2011, Gamma Iota Sigma named Noelle Codispoti (Class of 2005) to the position of Executive Director. In her new role, Ms. Codispoti will manage the day-to-day operations of the organization, including acting as the main contact for collegiate Gamma Iota Sigma chapters, and will work closely with the Board of Trustees in the design and implementation of the strategic plan. She will also be responsible for building and maintaining key relationships with industry partners and other professional associations.
On Friday, February 25 2011, in the MBA Commons of Alter Hall, Sigma Chapter held their annual Risk Management and Insurance Summer Intern Career Reception. This reception is a culmination of a month’s worth of preparation and professional development. In order to attend the reception, risk management students must complete the entire "Road to the Resume Book" process which includes an interview skills workshop, etiquette workshop, mock interview and resume review. In attendance will be recruiters from twenty six companies, alumni and over 130 Risk Management and Insurance students seeking internships in summer 2011. Below are the list of companies that attended the reception. Angus Robinson, Jr. Memorial Foundation Scholarship Winners Sigma Chapter is proud to announce that five members received the nationally awarded Angus Robinson, Jr. Memorial Foundation Scholarship. The award is in the memory of Mr. Robinson, who was a leader in the reinsurance industry for close to 20 years. “The Angus” is given to students who display strong academic success, remain involved in extracurricular activities, and aspire towards a career in the Insurance Spring 2011 H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series 
On February 2, 2011, the Sigma Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma began its Spring 2011 H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series with Lisa Zimmaro, Director of Risk Management and Insurance at Temple University. This is the signature semester event of the Sigma Chapter, as key people within the Actuarial Science and Risk Management and Insurance industry from all over the United States come to Temple University to personally speak to our members. Following each of the speaker presentations, faculty Advisor Dr. R.B. Drennan and a number of Sigma Chapter members accompany the speaker to lunch in the Diamond Club of Sigma Chapter Alumni Happy Hour! On February 17th Sigma Chapter hosted its first alumni happy hour of the semester at Public House in Philadelphia. Sigma Chapter and its alumni joined the Under 40 Young Reinsurer’s happy hour to help raise money to be donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. There were over 20 alumni present at the happy hour, which ran from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. We appreciate everybody that came out, especially since it was for an excellent cause. We hope to see many of you at one of our next two happy hours of the semester. 
On Wednesday, February 9th, the Sigma Chapter hosted its annual alumni basketball game. Over 30 alumni and students attended to watch our Temple Owls take on the Fordham Rams. Food was served in Alter Hall before heading over to the Fox School of Business suite at the Liacouras Center. 
On Wednesday, February 16th the Sigma Chapter held its 19th Semi-Annual Gamma Games. This year, however, was the first that had an alumni team compete. The events that took place included tug of war, musical chairs, knock-out, pizza eating contest and dodgeball. The alumni team ended up coming in second place, just short of victory. However, there was a discrepancy over the tug of war event, which proved to cost the alumni team 1st place. The event was a huge success as there were over 130 members that attended. Sigma Chapter Hosts 2011 Philly Excursion 
Sigma Chapter hosted the Annual Philadelphia Excursion from Friday, April 15, to Sunday, April 17, 2011. This event brought five other Gamma Iota Sigma chapters together for a weekend full of Philadelphia fun. Alpha Rho Chapter from Fanshawe College in Ontario, Canada, Alpha Xi Chapter from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, Alpha Mu Chapter from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, Alpha Alpha Chapter from Olivett College in Olivett, MI and Alpha Delta Chapter from LaSalle University in Sigma Chapter Hosts the 23rd Annual Awards for Excellence Luncheon 
On Thursday, April 21, 2011, the Department of Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management and Sigma Chapter hosted the 23rd Annual Awards for Excellence Luncheon. This event serves as a proud homecoming for alumni as well as a platform to show industry professionals in attendance the progress and accomplishments of the Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management Department. The event recognizes students who have truly excelled in their studies in the Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management major and as members of Gamma Iota Sigma. Anthony Kuczinski, President and CEO, of Munich Re America was the Keynote Speaker. Munich Re was Underwriting Sponsor of the Luncheon.
Gamma Iota Sigma - Sigma Chapter Award Recipients 
Several Sigma Chapter students received awards at the Awards for Excellence Luncheon. Ajay Nayak and Julia Zvenigorodsky receieved the G. Williams Glendenning Award for Excellence in Actuarial Science. Cliff Kao, CEBS & Scott Reigel, CEBS received the H. Wayne Snider Award in Risk Management . Saraya Hyder received the Kevin Lo Memorial Scholarship . Vincent Baldino and Timothy McDermott received the Joseph E. Boettner Award for Excellence in Risk Management and Insurance. Angela McBride received the Nancy Baglini Memorial Award for Professionalism and Ethics and finally, Jerry S. Rosenbloom, PhD, class of 1961 received the H.Wayne Snider Distinguished Alumni Award. Sigma Chapter Members Contend in RIMS Student Competition 
On Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Sigma Chapter hosted the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society’s (RIMS) April meeting. The Delaware Valley Chapter invited participants of their 2nd Annual Student Competition to recognize the Student Competition finalists. The main discussion was students’ interpretations of “What Does the Term ‘Risk Management’ Mean to You?” RIMS received submissions from students across Temple University, LaSalle University and Drexel University. Yet every participant in the competition that day simply required a quick elevator trip to the 7th floor MBA commons in Alter Hall, given that all finalists were Fox Students as well as Sigma Chapter members. Students presented their case to the audience and were judged on presentation skill and content. Sigma Chapter Attends Philly I-Day 
The Philadelphia Convention Center had the opportunity to be perhaps the most accurately risk assessed building in the city on Friday, April 8th, 2011. Philadelphia All-Industry Day, or Philly I-Day, brings representatives, members of professional societies and others in the insurance industry together for a full day of networking and educational events. The Sigma Chapter was in ample attendance, seizing the majority of company-sponsored student registrations. President of the Insurance Society of Philadelphia, David Arnold, expressed his gratuity for the attendance and help from over 70 Sigma Chapter members. Sigma Chapter Congratulates December 2010 Graduating Seniors Congratulations to all our December 2010 Graduates! |
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