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The following organizations are available to McIntire students. McIntire students are also eligible for activities, service, and governmental organizations described in The Colonnades.

*Alpha Kappa Psi
*Advertising and Marketing Association
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Commerce Christian Fellowship
Commerce Council
*Consulting Group
Graduate Commerce Council
*Information Technology Group
*McIntire Investment Institute
*Sales & Trading Group
*Women's Business Forum at McIntire
*National Association of Black Accountants
*Phi Beta Lambda
*Socially Responsible Investment Organization
Society of Non-Traditional Students

*The organization is open to non-Commerce students. 

Alpha Kappa Psi

Alpha Kappa Psi, the first professional fraternity in commerce, has the following objectives: to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounting, and finance; to educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein; and to promote and advance in institutions of collegiate rank courses leading to degrees in business administration. Members are selected on the basis of scholastic standing and promise of high attainment in business.

Alpha Kappa Psi Officers--2008-2009
Adviser Marcia Pentz
President Chris Holland
Vice President, Alumni Relations Michelle Rahman
Vice President, Administration Chelsea Day
Vice President, Membership Brittany Pollak
Vice President, Marketing  Jervis Bay
Vice President, Finance Natalia Wagner
Secretary Vennesa Yung
Master of Rituals Jeannette McCarty

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Advertising and Marketing Association

The Advertising and Marketing Association provides students with the opportunity to learn about the advertising and marketing industries, as well as career paths in various areas of marketing through speakers, panels, and other events throughout the year. Within AMA is the UVA chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Each year, AAF participates in a nationwide intercollegiate case competition that offers the opportunity to apply classroom theory in the development of an actual ad campaign, including research, total media plan, and creative planning and execution. All interested students are welcome to participate.

American Advertising Federation Officers--2008-2009
Adviser Jack Lindgren
President Andrew Kennedy
Vice President Rachel Hulvey
Treasurer Betsie Vason
Promotions Jennifer Vinh
 



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Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi, a national professional honorary organization, recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the field of financial information and sponsors programs that assist in the development of all students enrolled in the Accounting, Finance, and MIT concentrations. Invitations to membership are extended to qualified third- and fourth-year students.

Beta Alpha Psi Officers--2007-2008
Adviser Paul Walker
President Brian Hollingsworth
Service Chair Tina Huang
Program Chair Martin O'Brien
Treasurer Nitesh Yadav
Secretary Walker Dales
Communications Chair Kerry Lukaszewicz



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Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honorary society whose purpose is to encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment among students of commerce and business administration. Third- and fourth-year Commerce students ranking in the highest 7 and 10 percent, respectively, of their class are eligible. 

Beta Gamma Sigma Officers--2008-2009
Adviser/President Dave Maloney
Vice President John Messamore
Banquet Chair Kaitlin Anderson
Speech and Ethics Chair Christopher Hart
Events/Recruiting Chair Landy Johnson
 



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Commerce Christian Fellowship

The Commerce Christian Fellowship shows students how to live out their faith in the business world and connect with other Christians in the Commerce School.

Commerce Christian Fellowship Officers--2008-2009

Adviser

Mark White

Leaders

Susan Ackerman and Cindy Bi

 

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Commerce Council

Commerce Council is the student government body within the McIntire School. Its primary functions are to provide student representation to the Dean and to coordinate School-wide student activities, such as: 

  • Third-Year Block Building Day: Otherwise known as the Kick Ball Tournament, this event is held each fall. 

  • Golf tournament: During the spring, the Commerce Council holds a student/faculty golf tournament for the McIntire School. 

  • Fall/spring parties: At the end of each semester, the Commerce Council sponsors a party for the students, faculty, and administration, giving everyone a chance to relax and celebrate the end of a semester of hard work. 

  • Comm Hap: This Thursday-night gathering of McIntire students and faculty in a social setting gives everyone the opportunity to unwind and cap off a week of hard work. 

Commerce Council Officers--2008-2009
Adviser Rebecca Leonard
President Brooke Bandy
Vice President Yix Ng
Treasurer Alex Robertson
Secretary Chris Holland
Social Chair Quinn Thomas
Fourth-Year Representatives Natalia Wagner and Jessica Kim
Service Chair 
Third-Year Block Reps
Ed Gengler
TBD

 

 

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Consulting Group

McIntire Consulting Group educates students about various careers in consulting by working in real-life consulting situations and offering workshops to help students learn and refine case interview techniques.

McIntire Consulting Group Officers--2007-2008
Adviser Elizabeth Thurston
President Hannah Connors
Vice President, Corporate Relations Kathy Chen
Vice President, External Corporate Relations Mica Longanecker
Vice President, Strategy John Gregory

Vice President, Operations

Keller Hardy

Vice President, Promotion Sonali Kripalani
Vice President, Event Promotion Ashley Smith
Vice President, Information Technology Franky Chung
Treasurer Dominic Law
Third-Year Representative Alex Persson
Engineering Representative Matt Smith
 

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Graduate Commerce Council

The Graduate Commerce Council exists to enhance the experience of the students in master's programs at the McIntire School of Commerce. This organization includes all graduate students studying at the McIntire School. The council aims to build a sense of community among graduate commerce students and facilitate interactions with the Charlottesville community. Activities include fall and spring graduation celebrations, football tailgates, trips to landmarks in Charlottesville and the surrounding area including Monticello and Humpback Rock, and various community service events around Charlottesville.

Commerce Council Officers--2007-2008
President Lyn Mandigo
Social Chair Bryan Defino
Service Chair Brigid Bulfin
Athletics Chair Dan Bulka
Treasurer Kristin Van Dusseldorp


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Information Technology Group

Information Technology Group is involved in activities that respond to members' interests in information technology.

Information Technology Group Officers--2007-2008
Adviser Ryan Nelson
Presidents Isabelle Rivest & Navid Khodadoost
Secretary/Vice President TBD
Treasurer

TBD

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McIntire Investment Institute 

McIntire Investment Institute is one of the few student-run investment institutes in the nation and was started in 1994 with a $100,000 gift from John Griffin (McIntire '85). Its purpose is to teach students about investing by using real money; students handle all investment decisions. Participation in the institute is open to any UVA student.

McIntire Investment Institute Officers--2008
Adviser Rich DeMong
President David Victor-Smith
Vice President Pete Cobos
Chief Financial Officer  Andrew Mueller
Chief Information Officer  Rahul Gorawara
Chief Marketing Officer Benjamin Andrew

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Sales and Trading Group

Sales and Trading Group explores sales and trading through extensive simulations, financial models, and mathematical analyses. It offers members the opportunity to attain an in-depth understanding of sales and trading models.

Sales and Trading Group Officers--2008-2009
Adviser Robert Webb
President Haiying Yin and Benjamin Andrew
Vice President of Research and Planning Eric Moster and Ryan Yin
Vice President of Marketing Rehan Ahmad
Vice President of Public Relations Zhichen Liu
Webmaster Zhijiong Zhou
Treasurer Derek Kaknes
   
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Women's Business Forum at McIntire 

Women's Business Forum at McIntire provides an open forum to discuss issues that are unique to gender and to explore the challenges faced in work and family relationships. The group is open to all students.

Women's Business Forum Officers--2008-2009
Adviser Janette Martin
Chair/President Leslie Gilliam
Events Co-Chairs Courtney Whelan
Mentor Chair Alena Golovchenko
Web Master Samantha Brooke Tobias
Treasurer Shelina Merchant

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National Association of Black Accountants

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is a professional organization of minorities in accounting, auditing, finance, consulting, and information technology. NABA provides a direct link to today's and tomorrow's business leaders. Experience levels range from entrepreneurs and senior executives to staff accountants, providing a unique environment for both leadership and development.

National Association of Black Accountants Officers--2007-2008
Adviser Whit Broome
President Whitney Wilcher
Vice Presidents Chris McMichael & Candace White
Secretary Ashley Payne
Treasurers Jonathan Cooke & Olu Onoworfora
SCREP Chairs Reshaud Rich & Folami Williams
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Phi Beta Lambda

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is the world’s largest student business organization, with over a quarter of a million members around the globe. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. UVA Phi Beta Lambda achieves this mission by offering bimonthly meetings on business topics with speakers from throughout the Commerce School, University, and business world; participating in community service and social events; traveling to national conferences; and competing in business competency events for awards and scholarships. There is also an active leadership training program for officers on the local, state, and national levels of the organization. Membership is open to all majors. More information is available at www.fbla-pbl.org

Phi Beta Lambda Officers--2007-2008
Adviser Bill Wilkerson
President Brinkley Faulcon
Vice President Lavendar Phan
Secretary Hannah Tajo
Public Relations TBD
Parliamentarian Daniel Schear
Treasurer

 

Eric Moster

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Socially Responsible Investment Organization

The Socially Responsible Investment Organization (SRIO) strives to introduce University students to socially responsible investing and to explore the role of corporate social responsibility in the modern business world. SRIO endeavors to create a forum through which students can interact and network with professionals within the socially responsible investment community as well as with each other. Members of this organization strive to educate students, raise awareness, and build relationships between socially responsible investment firms and University students.

Socially Responsible Investment Organization Officers-- 2008-2009

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The Society of Non-Traditional Students provides non-traditional McIntire students with extracurricular activities and a network of peers who can provide help with transitioning into the McIntire School. Activities include student and family social events, community service and fundraising, and information presentations. The group is open to any interested student. 

Society of Non-Traditional Students Officers--2008-2009
Adviser TBD
President TBD
Treasurer TBD
 

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