From: American Marketing Association
Date: November 5, 2025
Subject: AMA VCU November Newsletter!


Happy November Rams!

This month is all about gratitude, growth, and good food … and AMA at VCU has plenty of each! From a bake sale to professional development events, we are helping you end this semester strong. Don't forget to register on RamsConnect!

Upcoming November Events:

  • Help support AMA @ Monroe Park while enjoying some delicious fall treats! Contributions earn membership points.
Resume & LinkedIn Workshop || Weds, Nov 12th 6:00- 7:30PM
  • Get internship-ready with exclusive tips on what recruiters look for.
  • Free professional headshots! Dress business professional (waist up), and don't forget to bring your laptop.
Coffee Chat || Sun, Nov 16th 11:30-1:30 PM
  • Come connect with other AMA members before finals season kicks in!
  • Location TBD, look out for announcements.
VCU Brandcenter Tour || Mon, Nov 17th 11:45-1:30 PM
  • Explore the nation's #1 grad program for advertising and branding! 
  • Limited capacity, RSVP soon.
Suited for Growth Networking Competition || Weds, Nov 19th 5:00-7:00 PM 
  • Put your networking skills to the test. Prize money will be awarded to the winners and is open to all majors! 
Induction Ceremony & Celebration || Mon, Dec 1st 6:00-8:00 PM
  • Open to all members; Reach 200 points and you will be spotlighted and receive your t-shirt!

Help Support Our Canned Food Drive!

It's the season of giving, and AMA would love to give back. Help us support our local community by bringing canned goods to any AMA event this month! 

Donation Details:
● 1 can = 1 membership point, up to 15 points available
● Final collection will be the week of December 1st, donate by this day to earn extra points toward active membership!
● Donations will be made to Feed More
● Most needed items: Nut butters, canned fruits, cereal, pasta and rice, tomato products, canned proteins, beans and lentils, healthy snacks, canned veggies and oils, and spices
● Contact us if you need help with transporting the cans!

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We would love to hear your feedback on The Hodges Partnership Tour!

Reach Active Membership by Dec 1st

Get your free t-shirt and be spotlighted at our induction ceremony for Active Members with over 200 points! 
There are 6 events this month with up to 85 total points available! 
  • Bake Sale Fundraiser: 10 points 
  • LinkedIn & Resume Workshop: 15 points
  • Coffee Chat: 5 points
  • VCU Brandcenter Tour: 20 points
  • Suited for Growth Competition: 20 points
  • Canned Food drive: up to 15 points

Member Spotlight

This month, we are celebrating Tyler Lin, our #1 leaderboard member and the creative mind behind this year’s AMA t-shirt design! 

Tyler was also one of three student panelists for the VCU School of Business Dean’s Seminar on Student Success, where he shared personal insights on his student journey and what success means to him. 

Congratulations Tyler!

Want to be featured next month? Submit your own accomplishments or shoutouts here: 

Member Leaderboard

Keep showing up and getting involved. Special shoutout to our top 5! 

  1. Tyler Lin
  2. Grace Bradbury
  3. Heather Pham 
  4. Ben Brown
  5. Roshan Rajkumar Sivakumar 

This Month's Marketing & Career Lesson!

What do recruiters really look for on LinkedIn? 

Your LinkedIn is often the first thing recruiters see, but they tend to spend less than 10 seconds deciding whether to look further. This is why it's important to make those first few lines count! Also, remember to:

  • use a professional headshot (come to our workshop!)
  • write a headline that highlights your role AND value
  • add a bio that describes you well and isn't robotic

Want to learn more? Join us at the LinkedIn & Resume Workshop on November 12th!