Zipperman Scholars

Zipperman Scholars Program

Established in spring 2008, the Zipperman Scholars Program is a competitive extracurricular program designed to give first year and sophomore Foundational Business Management majors additional exposure to MIS and job opportunities in the field.

  • A $100 stipend for the first three semesters of active participation
  • Participation in real-world IT experiences
  • Special gatherings with MIS faculty and distinguished Eller guests
  • Opportunities to shadow executives and IT professionals 
  • Networking with business professionals, faculty, and students
  • Opportunities for MIS-related internships
  • Opportunities to participate in IT training programs
  • A stronger professional resume
  • Assistance for the admission process to the Eller College Professional Program
  • Ability to apply for the Advanced Zipperman Scholars (AZA) Program to prepare for a career in consultancy
  • As a ZipS, you can apply for a double major upon admission to the Professional Program as long as one of the majors is MIS. ZipS are the only students in Eller who have the opportunity to declare a double major when you apply for advanced standing in the Eller College of Management.

The Zipperman Program is generously supported by Walt Zipperman, president of DAZ Systems (now part of Accenture). DAZ Systems specializes in Oracle E-Business Suite and leverages industry experience to provide mission-critical business solutions to small and medium sized enterprises. With over 350 successful implementations, DAZ is the largest Oracle Partner in the Western US and provides a variety of proven methodologies and a staff of experienced Oracle professionals for its customer implementations.

"I am honored to be able to provide this exciting opportunity for outstanding Eller freshmen and sophomores to explore the growing field of MIS and the many significant and challenging IT job opportunities available in business today."

— Walt Zipperman

All ZipS are required to participate in at least 7 qualifying events (2 of which are social events) each semester to maintain their active status in the program as well as submit a 1,000-word minimum reflection paper about their experiences in the ZipS program. Leaving an event halfway through the presentation will not count towards the 7 minimum qualifying events. Out of respect for the presenters and staff who organize the events, it is important that you follow through with your commitments. We understand emergency and personal matters occur and ask that you contact us within an appropriate time so we can adjust.

How to RSVP

Zipperman Scholars RSVP/register for events through eSMS. Here’s how:

  1.  Use your NetID to log in: student.esms.arizona.edu.
  2.  Select “New RSVP” in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
  3.  For “What type of appointment are you seeking?” choose “Workshop”, then search.
  4.  Choose events from the list.

Through the eSMS system you can view and manage your event registrations throughout the semester. Set your notification preferences in eSMS to receive text or email reminders. If you need to cancel a registration, make sure to do so at least 72 hours in advance.

The No-Show Policy

A no-show is a student who RSVPs for an event but doesn't show up. ZipS who have 2 no-shows will lose their $100 stipend, with the possibility of being removed from the program. To prevent being penalized for no-shows, always cancel an event registration at least 72 hours in advance.

How to Cancel

If you have registered for an event and then find that you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration in order to avoid being counted as a no-show for the event. 

  • If you are cancelling at least one day before the event, log in to eSMS to manage your registration.
  • In case of emergency that requires a same-day cancellation, email Brandon Marshall.

As a Zipperman Scholar, you can apply for a double major upon admission to the Professional Program as long as one of the majors is MIS. ZipS are the only students in Eller who have the opportunity to double major from the time of acceptance. If you are applying this semester, contact Brandon Marshall so he can give your name to the Undergraduate Programs office.

The Zipperman Scholars application is now closed. It will reopen in late fall 2024.

You can learn more about the program through its Instagram and LinkedIn pages.


Fall 2024 Events

EVENT DATE & TIME LOCATION
Labor Day — No Classes Monday, September 2nd  
Welcome Back Event
(mandatory, no event credit)
Friday, September 6th
5:00-8:00pm
McClelland Hall Atrium
Deloitte, EY, and Protiviti Visits with AZA Friday, September 13th
6:30am-6:00pm
Phoenix
Mock Interview Session
(no event credit)
Tuesday, September 17th
5:30-6:30pm
Zoom
Amazon Visit
 
Wednesday, September 18th
8:10am-12:00pm
Tucson
MIS Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sudha Ram Tuesday, September 24th
4:30-6:30pm
(Food will be provided.)
McClelland Hall, Room 201 A/B
Social Event: Bowling Thursday, September 26th
Meet at Eller at 5:00pm. Bowling from 5:30-7:30pm.
Bowlero Tucson
MIS Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Laura Brandimarte
 
Tuesday, October 1st
4:30-6:30pm
(Food will be provided.)
McClelland Hall, Room 201 A/B
Social Event: Moonlight Hike
 
Wednesday, October 2nd
5:00-9:30pm
Meet at UA Rec Center
MIS Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hsinchun Chen Monday, October 7th
4:30-6:30pm
(Food will be provided.)
McClelland Hall, Room 214
Social Event: Movie Night Friday, October 11th
5:30-8:00pm
McClelland Hall, Berger Auditorium
Fashion + MIS: Connecting Industries Wednesday, October 16th
5:30-7:00pm
*Note: Since this event has been moved to Zoom, it now begins at 5:30pm.
Zoom
Arizona Cardinals Panel and Game Monday, October 21st
9:45am-10:00pm
State Farm Stadium
Social Event: Coco: Live-to-Film Concert Thursday, October 24th
6:30-9:00pm
Centennial Hall
Social Event: Rock Climbing Saturday, October 26th
7:30am-5:00pm
(Pre-trip meeting on October 23rd at 6:00pm.)
Meet at UA Rec Center
Visit to Shamrock and Paradox
(full — 0 spots left)
Thursday, October 31st
7:00am-7:00pm
Phoenix
Social Event: Hiking Trip
(full — 0 spots left)
Saturday, November 9th
10:00am-3:00pm
Golden Gate Trail (in Tucson)
Veterans Day — No Classes Monday, November 11th  
ERP Class
(full — 0 spots left)
Tuesday, November 12th
3:30-6:00pm
McClelland Hall, Room 127
Closing Event
(mandatory, no event credit)
Friday, November 15th
1:00-4:00pm
Kachina Lounge (Level 3 of the Student Union)

*Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Interested in finding out more about this program? Email Brandon Marshall, director of the Zipperman Scholars program, at bmarshal@arizona.edu.