WHY GIS ?
12 Conferences Attended
100% Job placement with GIS
GIS Alpha Upsilon Chapter Success
26
 Students have attended at least 1 conference since Spring 2025
1st time
Attaining SuperiorÂ
Chapter
Status
$18,000
Funds rasied to support programs and conference attendance
Spencer Educational Coffee Chat Program
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Each student will have a 1-on-1 conversation with risk professionals at little to no cost. The only costs that will need to be accounted for are travel expenses, which can be minimized based on each student’s travel preferences indicated in the Coffee Chat application form.
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Cost Breakdown:
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Number of participants: 10
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Number of professionals: 16
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Number of coffee chats: 40
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$15 gift card per coffee chat will be provided to each student
Benefits/Success of the Mentorship Program
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Gives new and returning members a deeper connection towards GIS ensuring that they do want to come back to participate in our events/programming
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Give officers the ability to develop mentorship skills regardless if they feel as if they’re ready to lead anyone yet
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For Spring 2026, 6 of our 7 officers had partook in this mentorship with 2 as a mentor and 4 as a mentee in the previous semester
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For Fall 2026, 8 of our 10 officers had partook in this mentorship with 6 as a mentor and 2 as a mentee in the previous semester
Schoolarship
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Scholarship access (GIS travel grants, etc)
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Check Grand chapter website for more info
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Job opportunities board exclusive to GIS members
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We raise funding to take new members to conference
Actuarial and RMI
Learning Section
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Free resources for all students
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Actuarial exam preparation materials
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Risk management and insurance study guides
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Career and internship opportunities
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Professional certifications and exam information
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Workshops and industry events
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Helpful websites, videos, and practice materials
Coaching actuaries
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Ask Luke for information:Â actuarial.gammauh@gmail.com
Professional Development
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Corporate events, professional workshops, events with professional organization (APIW- Association of professional insurance women, YRP- Young Risk Professionals, Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies - LAAIA)
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Semesterly Risk-Management and insurance career fairs
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Mentorship programs with professionals in reinsurance
Membership FAQ
How do I receive event updates?
Email Newsletter, Instagram (@bauergis), GroupMe
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Who can join?
ALL MAJORS!
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Are there any events for non-members?
Yes! The Career Fair is open to non-members. Also, all Spetember events are free.
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When and where do meetings take place?
Wednesday evenings (usually 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm) in Melcher Hall, CBB, or Student Center (North, South)Â
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Can international students join?
Yes!
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How do I apply for GIS schoolarship?
Members will gain access in the GroupMe.
Travel scholarships require a nomination
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Membership Form:Â
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Membership FAQ
How do I Join?
Fill out the Interest Form to receive recruitment emails. THIS STEP DOESN’T OFFICIALLY MAKE THEM A MEMBER.Fill out the Membership Form and pay the lifetime membership fee to officially become a member.
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How do I pay my membership dues?
RMI, Non-Senior:
https://square.link/u/mUYy4kB6
Non-RMI, Non-Senior: https://square.link/u/9gKUAtx8
Senior:
https://square.link/u/lBacOqoA
No Venmo
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What are the membership fees?
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Lifetime dues
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RMI Minor and Track Students: $50
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Final Semester Seniors: $25
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Everyone Else: $55
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When is the official membership deadline?
April 15th
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How can I attend conferences?
We put out applications in the GroupMe, and you go through a selection process of either written essays and/or interviews.
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