Stay Connected and Get Involved
The Calendar of Engagement is your go-to resource for staying connected with the Ed G. Smith College of Business. From networking events and guest lectures to mentorship opportunities and career panels, this calendar highlights the many ways alumni can engage with current students, faculty, and staff. Whether you're looking to give back, grow your network, or simply stay in the loop, we invite you to explore upcoming events and discover how you can continue making an impact within our vibrant business community.
"As alumni, we play a vital role in shaping the future of the Ed G. Smith College of Business. When we engage — whether by mentoring, partnering, or showing up at events — we create opportunities that help our students, our college, and our community. Your involvement has a lasting impact. Hope to see you at one of the many upcoming events." - Kat Riddler, President of the UMSL Alumni Association
| Month | Event | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| January | Classes begin on January 20, 2026 | |
| February | Supply Chain & Analytics Case Simulation: February 20-21, 2026 | Supply Chain & Analytics |
| UMSL Homecoming: February 14 - 21, 2026 | Office of Student Involvement | |
| March | UMSL Spring Career Fair: March 13 | Office of Career Services |
| College of Business Open House: March 10 | Ed G. Smith College of Business | |
| Spring Break: March 21-29, 2026 | ||
| April | Information Systems & Technology Career Conference | Information Systems and Technology |
| International Business Career Conference: April 3 | International Business Institute | |
| Supply Chain & Analytics: Speed Networking: April 15 | Supply Chain & Analytics | |
| The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference (MDMC): April 29-30, 2026 | Dr. Perry Drake and Ed G. Smith College of Business | |
| May | 5th Annual Accounting Club Social Picnic: May 5 | Accounting Club |
| Business Celebration and Salute to Business: May 6 | Ed G. Smith College of Business | |
| Ed G. Smith College of Business Spring 2026 Commencement: May 15 at 7:00pm | University wide | |
| June | ||
| Fall 2025 | Past Events | Department |
| July and August | Orientations | University wide |
| September | College Picnic: September 5 | Ed G. Smith College of Business |
| Rise Academy Kick Off | Ed G. Smith College of Business | |
| Accountants' Networking Night: September 17 | Accounting - Beta Alpha Psi | |
| Supply Chain & Analytics Research Seminar: September 26 | Supply Chain & Analytics | |
| Fraud Roundtable: September 29 | Accounting - Beta Alpha Psi | |
| October | Sustainable Supply Chain, Co-hosted with the French American Chamber of Commerce: October 7 | Supply Chain & Analytics |
| Supply Chain Dining with Tritons: October 9 | Supply Chain & Analytics | |
| Finance Career Conference: October 9 | Finance and Legal Studies | |
| Broaden Your Horizons: October 14 | Accounting Cub | |
| AI-Powered Portfolio and Job Search Workshop: October 15 | NABA Inc. | |
| UMSL Alumni 5K: October 18 | Office of Alumni Engagement | |
| Supply Chain Analytics Research Symposium: October 21 | Supply Chain & Analytics | |
| International Business Case Competition: October 30-November 1, 2025 | International Business Institute | |
| November | Supply Chain Alumni Happy Hour: November 5, 2025 | Supply Chain & Analytics |
| Entrepreneur of the Year Awards: November 13 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center | |
| CyberCon: November 14, 2025 | Information Systems & Technology | |
| Recruiter Panel: November 19, 2025 from 1-2:30pm in ABH 001 | Marketing Club | |
| Information Systems & Technology Alumni Social | Information Systems & Technology | |
| December | End of Semester Social: December 2, 2025 in ABH 003 | Accounting Club |
| UMSL Commencement: December 20 | University wide |
More ways to help and connect
Connect with Students
- Serve as a RISE Academy Mentor
- Attend Monthly Chat with the Dean
- Speaking at classes
- Meet with students 1:1
- Attend student club events
- Read the “Book of the Year”
- Serve on Advisory Boards
- Sponsor research projects
Hire or Help with Hiring
- Sponsor class projects
- Host facility tours
- Host job shadowing
- Attend recruiting events
- Hire business students
- Share job opportunities
Engage as and with alumni
- Join the Business Alumni Chapter
- Attend business alumni activities
- Ask about serving on the Alumni Board
- Promote business programs
UMSL Pride
- Wear UMSL shirt
- Sign up for the college newsletter
- Follow our LinkedIn and support
- Recommend alumni success stories
- Let us know when you receive an award or recognition
- Nominate our people and alumni for awards
- Rent space on campus for your events
- Ask for adjunct faculty opportunities
Give
- Support college and department scholarship, programs, and initiatives
Student Organizations
- Our business clubs and orgs
- Accounting Club
- Beta Alpha Psi - Gamma Psi
- Entrepreneurship Club
- Finance Club
- International Business Club
- IST Mentoring Club
- IT and Cybersecurity Club
- Management Club
- Marketing Club
- NABA Inc
- Student Investment Trust
- Supply Chain and Transportation Club
- Dean's Student Advisory Board
