Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS)

ODU鈥檚 risk management club is a chapter of , which is a 鈥渃ollegiate organization for students interested in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science careers鈥.聽

  • Prepares students for employment in the insurance and risk management professions.
  • Provides opportunities for students to gain leadership experience.

During a typical academic year (Fall and Spring semesters), ODU鈥檚 Alpha Phi chapter of GIS has the following:

  • 5 to 7 student-only meetings: Discuss club business, elect officers, etc.
  • 10 to 12 speaker meetings: Industry professionals talk to students about their careers, their company, and opportunities for students in their company.
  • 5 to 7 student travel events: Insurance Center funds student travel to conferences, most of which are national RMI Conferences for students, which include educational sessions on emerging RMI topics and a Career Fair with large national RMI employers.
  • Annual Virtual RMI Career Fair via Handshake for all ODU students, not just RMI majors and minors.
  • Annual Insurance Center Founders鈥 Day Luncheon for industry professionals and ODU students, faculty and staff, which includes a presentation on the Insurance Center, a keynote speaker on a timely topic, and scholarship聽announcements for ODU RMI and PFP students.

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If you are an ODU student interested in joining GIS, contact Dr. Michael McShane.