Dear CBA Undergraduate Community,

As we begin the spring 2026 semester, we are excited to have you all back on campus for another term of engagement in the CBA!

In the fall, you all demonstrated how impactful co-curricular learning can be when students actively engage beyond the classroom. Through CBA Advantage, many of you participated in a wide range of experiences and submitted over 4,500 reflections. The volume and quality of submissions we received show how you all are turning your involvement in events into learning opportunities.

As a reminder, the CBA Advantage program is a graduation requirement for all CBA majors. Through your participation in co-curricular experiences over your time at the institution, the program aims to document these experiences through intentional reflection and provide you with a detailed record of how you have developed knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond the classroom. As you engage over time, it provides a historical timeline of all you have accomplished and tangible artifacts you can share as you prepare for your professional careers.

We are looking forward to a dynamic spring semester, especially as we celebrate CBA’s Centennial Year, and encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities ahead. Our CBA Advantage team continues to be here to support you, so please reach out to CBAAdvising@lmu.edu if you’d like to get in touch.

Go Lions!

Jackie Leung
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Student Success

If you applied to receive your degree in spring (May) 2026, please check your Degree Works to confirm whether CBA Advantage is a requirement. If CBA Advantage appears on your Degree Works and is not completed (unchecked), please be sure to have your 2,000 points submitted to Suitable by Friday, April 10, 2026. For questions, contact CBAAdvising@lmu.edu.

CBA Advantage Virtual Workshops have resumed for those who need a refresher on getting started. You can always check the full schedule (and Zoom link) on our Get Started page of the CBA Advantage website.

Our February offerings are:

The Zoom link for all workshops is: https://lmula.zoom.us/j/82078998797

When submitting a reflection to Suitable (written or video), here are some tips for a smooth approval process:

We want to highlight that CBA Advantage is bound by LMU's Academic Honesty policy, much like curricular coursework would be and our review team will flag any submissions that may conflict with any of the above and follow-up with the appropriate parties, as necessary. This will cause a delay in the approval process for all submissions that need additional review.

Students will receive an email notification for any submission that is denied as well as most approved submissions. Submissions that are denied will outline the reasoning behind the denial, and students will have the opportunity to correct their submission and resubmit on the Suitable app for the appropriate activity. Please be conscious of any submission deadlines associated with the original activity. Any questions about this process can be directed to CBAAdvising@lmu.edu.

Last fall, we launched two new digital badging opportunities through CBA Advantage. Completing these CBA Advantage “achievements” will allow you to earn virtual badges that highlight the skills learned as well as confirm your completion of a curated list of activities. Once a badge has been earned, it can be showcased through your Suitable e-portfolio and can also be shared publicly on your LinkedIn Page.

To Get Started: Select “achievements” from the Suitable homepage and click on the badge itself to load badge requirements. Once a badge has been earned, you will unlock sharing options!

Want to be featured in a future CBA Advantage newsletter? We’d love to hear from you! We are looking to highlight students sharing stories about their CBA Advantage experience, and how it has contributed to their growth and engagement in CBA.

If you’d like to potentially be featured in an upcoming CBA Advantage newsletter, complete this short form to tell us more about your experience.

As a reminder, please continue to check CBA Connect, CBA social media, and/or other CBA marketing channels to learn about CBA-wide events. Most CBA-wide events will also appear as CBA Advantage opportunities in the Suitable app. Here are a few upcoming events.

CBA Career Connections Office Hours
Professor Mitch Rufca is once again holding office hours in Hilton 062 on Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm and by special appointment here. He can assist students with resume review, job search strategies, interview prep, networking skills, negotiations and more. Students can earn 40 points once per semester for this activity, regardless of how often they utilize office hours. Professor Rufca will have a QR-code for students to scan.

LMU Real Estate Certificate Program
The LMU Real Estate Certificate Program equips students with conceptual, practical and specialized skills and knowledge of various real estate topics. Led by industry professionals (primarily LMU alums), the program features a series of seminars that cover a variety of topics.

For each seminar, students can earn 50 CBA Advantage points. The program is open to all LMU students and held in the Hilton building. The seminars scheduled for this month are listed below. Learn more and register here.  

Leadership in the C-Suite / Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Event
Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Hilton 100 | Register

Join us as two of L.A.’s most influential women in sports and entertainment come to campus for a special Leadership in the C-Suite / Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur event. Renata Simril ’93, president and CEO of the LA84 Foundation, and Julie Uhrman, president and co-founder of Angel City FC, will headline an inspiring conversation. In a fireside chat with CBA Dean Dayle Smith, these industry leaders will share their entrepreneurial journeys, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the lessons that propelled them to success at the highest levels of their fields. Co-sponsored by the Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship, Business Law Society, Crimson Consultant Group, and Delta Sigma Pi. Earn 100 CBA Advantage points by submitting a short reflection after the event.

Creating a Healthier Los Angeles: Improving Transportation and Reclaiming Green Spaces
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Ahmanson Auditorium 

As part of the CSJ Center Symposium, IBES student staff Isabella Zadoyan, M.S. ’26 and Keyon Raissinia ’28 will facilitate a panel addressing how car culture and insufficient green spaces have negatively impacted environmental resilience and public health in Los Angeles, and how we can restore balance. Eric Strauss (CURes), John Petrie (Seaver), Junghoon Park (CBA), and Eli Lipman (executive director of MOVE LA) will examine the positive impacts of green infrastructure and outdoor spaces, highlighting the revitalization of the LA River, public transportation, affordable housing, and the role business can play in transforming Los Angeles into a healthier city. Learn more. Earn 100 CBA Advantage points by submitting a short reflection after the event.

Careers in Finance Alumni Panel + Networking Mixer
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Hilton 100 and Hilton Lobby 

All are invited to a finance alumni panel discussion featuring Hannah Mier y Teran Leon ‘24, JPMorgan Chase; Elliott Neumayer ‘03, Western Asset Management; Carson Broz ‘23, K1 Investment Management; Tatianna Lamperti ‘24, Lionsgate; and Samuel Nielsen ‘25, Intrepid. A networking mixer will follow. This event is sponsored by the Dunfrund Leadership Fund and LMU Finance Society. Earn 100 CBA Advantage points by submitting a short reflection after the event.

Please Note: To search for ALL asynchronous options, please select “Activities” --> Select “All” from the categories listed --> Type “asynchronous” into the search bar.

Visit the CBA Advantage website for an overview of the program and its requirements. If you need a refresher or help getting started, visit the Get Started page for information on our synchronous and asynchronous workshops and training opportunities.

We're here to support you in completing your CBA Advantage journey! Feel free to reach out to CBAAdvising@lmu.edu if you have further questions or if you wish to make an appointment with someone on the CBA Advantage team.

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