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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT EVENTS

SIEML Information Session and Networking Mixer at CSU Fullerton

Tuesday, September 16
5:45 pm PT - 7:15 pm PT
California State University, Fullerton | 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831 | SGMH 1502 (Steven G. Mihaylo Hall 1502) 
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UC SIEML is delighted to host this information session and networking mixer for collegiate undergraduate students across different schools in the area. Meet program leadership, and staff from UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine, and alumni at this dynamic event. Learn more about this University of California-wide graduate business initiative that is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors from HBCUs and HSIs nationwide. SIEML scholars receive vast benefits from an all-expense paid business and leadership bootcamp at a UC campus to up to 2 years of full-fee and tuition fellowships at UC graduate business schools.

Please make sure to select prospective student when you RSVP. While this session is being hosted at CSU Fullerton, we welcome students attending all eligible colleges and universities in the area.  We thank CSUF and the Finance Association for helping us hold this event. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

CSULA Graduate School Fair

Wednesday, September 17
10:00 am PT - 2:00 pm PT
CSU LA John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, North Wing

Meet UC SIEML at the University of California Graduate Studies booth during the fair, and learn more about the graduate business opportunities available. No registration required.

SIEML Information Session at Fresno State

Monday, September 22
7:00 pm PT - 8:15/8:30 pm PT
Fresno State Smittcamp Family Honors College | 2345 E San Ramon Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 | Room: MCL 121
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SIEML is coming to Fresno State in September. Meet program leadership and alumni at this Honors Colloquium session that is open to ALL Bulldogs. Learn more about this dynamic University of California-wide graduate business initiative that is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors from HBCUs and HSIs nationwide. SIEML scholars receive vast benefits from an all-expense paid business and leadership bootcamp at a UC campus to up to 2 years of full-fee and tuition fellowships at UC graduate business schools.

Please make sure to select prospective student when you RSVP. While this session is part of a standing course, you do not need to be a Smittcamp Family Honors student to attend.

SIEML Information Session at UC Merced

Wednesday, September 24
2:00 pm PT - 3:30 pm PT
UC Merced | 5200 N Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343 | Room: KL360 (Kolligian Library 360)
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SIEML is delighted to host this information session at UC Merced. Meet with Amy Russell, Director of SIEML to learn more about this dynamic University of California-wide graduate business initiative that is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors from HBCUs and HSIs nationwide. SIEML scholars receive vast benefits from an all-expense paid business and leadership bootcamp at a UC campus to up to 2 years of full-fee and tuition fellowships at UC graduate business schools.

Please make sure to select prospective student when you RSVP. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. We thank the UC Merced Student Career Center for their event partnership.

SIEML Webinar: Maximizing The Fall For Your Best Application

Tuesday, September 30
4 pm PT/7:00 pm ET
Click here to RSVP or email sieml@ucop.edu

The application for the 2026 Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) is due January 7, 2026.

Learn more about this dynamic University of California-wide graduate business initiative that is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors from HBCUs and HSIs nationwide. SIEML scholars receive vast benefits from an all-expense paid business and leadership bootcamp at a UC campus to up to 2 years of full-fee and tuition fellowships at UC graduate business schools.

During this session, you'll also hear tips on how to use the fall to pull together your strongest application. Please make sure to select prospective student when you RSVP

Graduate School Fair in Atlanta

Thursday, October 9
3:00 pm PT - 6:00 pm ET
Clark Atlanta University - Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center 
Register from your campus Handshake account

We invite you to meet representatives from UC SIEML and the UC Berkeley Accelerated Access program at this fair hosted by the Atlanta University Center Consortium.  

Umoja Conference College Fair in San Jose

Friday, November 7
8:00 am PT - 5:00 pm PT
San Jose McEnery Convention Center 

For those attending the Umoja Conference, UC SIEML will have a table at the College Fair.  Please note, this event requires a ticket purchase through the conference host.

SAVE THE DATE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Here is a sneak peak into our fall travel. We will be sharing more details about these events as they become available. If you haven't signed up already, join our mailing list, make sure to share where you're located, and we'll send an invite when we finalize the events in your area.

  • Atlanta Area Networking Mixer with UC Berkeley Haas: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (evening TBD)
  • DC Area Networking Mixer: Friday, November 21 (evening TBD)

ALUMNI EVENTS

SIEML Bay Area Alumni Mixer

Saturday, September 13
4:00 pm PT - 5:30 pm PT
U: Dessert Story | 1849 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94709
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Calling all SIEML alumni in the Bay Area. You're invited to connect/reconnect over some scrumptious desserts in Berkeley. Please make sure to select alumni when you RSVP

SIEML Information Session and Networking Mixer at CSU Fullerton

Tuesday, September 16
5:45 pm PT - 7:15 pm PT
California State University, Fullerton | SGMH 1502 (Steven G. Mihaylo Hall 1502) | 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Click here to RSVP 

SIEML is delighted to host this event at CSU Fullerton that is open to all students and alumni at different campuses in the area. We invite all alumni to join us for the mixer portion of the event, which will take place at 6:45 pm. For those interested, we can continue the connection afterwards as well. Please make sure to select alumni when you RSVP.  We thank CSUF and the Finance Association for helping us hold this event.

SIEML Information Session at Fresno State

Monday, September 22
7:00 pm PT - 8:15/8:30 pm PT
Fresno State Smittcamp Family Honors College | 2345 E San Ramon Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 | Room: MCL 121
Click here to RSVP 

SIEML is coming to Fresno State in September. We invite all current Bulldogs to join us on the panel and share your experiences with future students. Please make sure to select alumni when you RSVP

SIEML Central Valley Alumni Dinner

Tuesday, September 23
5:45 pm PT - 7:00 pm PT
Old Spaghetti Factory | 1610 E Shaw Ave | Fresno, CA 93710
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You're invited to join us for this exclusive alumni-only dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Please make sure to select alumni when you RSVP

SAVE THE DATE FOR ALUMNI

Here is a sneak peak into our fall travel. We will be sharing more details about these events as they become available. If you haven't signed up already, join our mailing list, make sure to share where you're located, and we'll send an invite when we finalize the events in your area. You are welcome to invite students you think would be interested in applying for SIEML.

  • Atlanta Area Networking Mixer with UC Berkeley Haas: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (evening TBD) 
    • We'd love to have you join us for this event with both alumni as well as prospective students
  • DC Area Networking Mixer: Friday, November 21 (evening TBD)
    • UC SIEML is returning to DC for this lively event with both alumni and prospective students