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Student Organizations

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

*Advertising and Marketing Association
*Alpha Kappa Psi
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Commerce Christian Fellowship
Commerce Council
*Consulting Group at McIntire
Graduate Commerce Council
*McIntire Investment Institute
*National Association of Black Accountants
*Sales & Trading Group
*Socially Responsible Investment Organization
*Student Entrepreneurs for Economic Development
*Women's Business Forum at McIntire

*The organization is open to non-Commerce students. 

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 offers a nationwide intercollegiate case competition that provides 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.

Advertising and Marketing Association Officers--2008-2009
President Andrew Kennedy
Vice President Rachel Hulvey
Treasurer Betsie Vason
Promotions Jennifer Vinh
 
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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
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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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--2008-2009
President Eric Magenheimer
Vice President Joshua Simpson
Programs Chair Ying Talavera
Treasurer So Jung Koo
Social Chair Jessica Schrier


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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
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

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 Kickball 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 Representatives
Ed Gengler
Block 1 - Laura Albero
Block 2 - Scott Rosen
Block 3 - Samantha Tobias
Block 4 - Jessica Mino
Block 5 - Laura Vermillion
Block 6 - Michael Grandfield
Block 7 - David Amos
Block 8 - Chris Fetscher

 

 

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Consulting Group at McIntire

The Consulting Group at McIntire 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.

Consulting Group Officers--2008-2009

President Hannah Conners
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
Pre-Comm Representative Heather Megaw

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Graduate Commerce Council

The Graduate Commerce (GCOM) Council exists to enhance the experience of all students enrolled in the McIntire School's master’s programs. The GCOM Council sponsors educational, social, community, and cultural activities. The council also builds a sense of community among McIntire graduate students, faculty, staff, and administration while also facilitating interactions with the Charlottesville community. The GCOM Council’s programs and events are designed to intentionally facilitate networking and professional development opportunities for graduate students. The community that is built among graduate students is intended to last beyond their tenure at the University.

There are two branches of the GCOM Council: an M.S. in Accounting branch and an M.S. in Commerce branch. Each GCOM Council branch elects five officers, making a comprised leadership group of two co-chairs and eight officers. Each program nominates and elects its respective officers on an annual basis.

M.S. in Accounting GCOM Council branch--2008-2009
Chair Gov Siegel
Secretary/Treasurer Sara Hathaway
Service Representative Avani Gala
Social Representative Landy Johnson and Jessy Campell
Athletics Representative Jen Clifton and Alice Tomdio
 
M.S. in Commerce GCOM Council branch--2008-2009
Chair Alberto Llaguno
Secretary/Treasurer Matt Moore
Service Representative Phi Trinh
Social Representative Stephanie Glover
Athletics Representative Rob O'Cennell
   
   
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McIntire Investment Institute 

The 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
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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National Association of Black Accountants

The 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--2008-2009
President Candace White
Vice Presidents Ashley Payne and Reshaud Rich
Secretary Britney Smith
Treasurers Chernor Jalloh
SCREP Chairs Courtney Riddick
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Sales & Trading Group

The Sales & 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 & Trading Group Officers--2008-2009
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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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
Presidents Ed Gengler and Keller Hardy
Vice President at Large/Endowments Peter Elabor
Vice President, Treasury Scott Finz
Vice President, Investments John Messamore and John Gregory
Vice President, Operations Blake Bogese
Vice President, Marketing Quinn Thomas
Vice President, Research Committee Alan Tang
A-School Representative Stephanie Martone
E-School Representative Michael Forte
Pre-Comm Representative Connor Fusselman
College Representative Tony Peccatella

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Student Entrepreneurs for Economic Development

Student Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) strives to assist NGOs worldwide by providing consulting services that incorporate best practices to help them achieve a greater level of efficiency. In doing so, SEED aims to help foster development in local communities and facilitate the efforts of budding social entrepreneurs at the University of Virginia.

Student Entrepreneurs for Economic Development Officers - 2008-2009

President                                            Yix Ng
Internal VP                                          Cheryl Kong
External VP                                         Neil Paine
Publicity                                               Natalia Wagner
Treasurer                                            Qiqi Wen
Secretary                                             Juliana Yoon
Events Head                                      Chris Holland
Resource Head                                 Tara Zullo
Fundraising                                        Chelsea Day
Project Director                                  Edward Lindquist

 

Women's Business Forum at McIntire 

The 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
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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