Hi everyone!
We hope you all enjoyed listening to Becky Robinson from BoldBody talk about her journey being an entrepreneur! We want to thank everyone who came to our meeting and supported her by buying some cute activewear after at the pop-up shop! Check out her website, get some amazing leggings, and follow BoldBody's Instagram here!
Next Monday, October 25th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), we will be hosting a post-grad panel. Come join us to listen to our past WiB members share their advice on being an undergrad, transitioning to a job after graduation, and more!
We will be live streaming on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036
Peer Mentorship Program - Mentors and mentees, our first event will be Wednesday, October 27th, at 7pm in the Isenberg Hub! We will be doing some fun activities to get to know each other better. Keep an eye out for an email with more details soon - we hope to see you all there!
Protect Our Breasts - Protect Our Breasts is a non-profit breast cancer prevention organization started here at UMass that aims to educate people about the dangers of the chemicals in our everyday exposures that can lead to cancer down the line. The UMass chapter is looking for more members to join their club to learn about these things. They meet in Isenberg twice monthly where they do fun DIY activities, enjoy organic snacks and table in the dining hall to spread their message. If you are interested please email protectourbreasts.umass@gmail.com.
Reminders:
Community Service Committee - Our next meeting is TODAY, Wednesday, October 20th, at 7pm! We will be stuffing backpacks for Amherst Elementary so please bring school supplies and check your emails!
Fundraising Committee - Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 21st, at 7pm for our next meeting! We will be going over the Chili's Fundraiser and the Cancer Fundraiser!
Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check our our website here!
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Additional Opportunities
DraftKings
DraftKings will be holding a lunch-time panel filled with women leaders who will share their experiences being a female working in the tech industry and provide advice on how to get your start in the industry. Come with questions and your lunch! The event will be held on this Thursday, October 21st from 12:00 – 1:00pm. RSVP here.
Earth Hacks
Join Earth Hacks and Generation Conscious on October 23-24 2021 for the CARGO Hackathon! This hackathon focuses on greenhouse gas emissions from transportation embedded in consumer goods. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts in the transportation, tech, and policy spaces, and the finalists will have the opportunity to win cash prizes. No programming experience is required, and we welcome students from all different backgrounds to participate! Sign up here.
Harvard Women in Business
Harvard Women in Business’ Intercollegiate Business Convention (IBC) is the largest student-run business conference in the world. This year’s conference will take place virtually on Saturday, October 23, 2021 and Sunday, October 24, 2021. The conference will be hosted on Whova, a renowned virtual event platform, and will continue to provide the outstanding programming and opportunities that have historically been offered. Tickets are available for purchase here.
U.S. General Services Administration
GSA is hiring for positions across the country. They will be hosting virtual information sessions this month for candidates to learn more about the various job opportunities. All interested students should send a copy of their resume to christine.dua@gsa.gov by October 27th.
Isenberg Real Estate Advisors
IREA will be hosting a Women's Development Program this Fall for freshmen and sophomores, where participants will be provided with the opportunity to join meetings and learn more about the real estate industry to help determine if a career in real estate is right for them. Learn more and apply here!
Women Entrepreneurship
WE is hosting an entrepreneurship program consisting of weekly meetings with key industry experts who have been greatly influential entrepreneurs. The program will take place from November 2nd - December 7th. Sign up here.
C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S is actively recruiting for their Associate Accounting Analyst positions (anticipated May 2022 grads) and will be holding a virtual information session with Isenberg students on Thursday, November 4th from 6 – 7 pm for Finance/Accounting majors. You can register on Handshake! The link for the information session can be found here.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is recruiting students for various full-time and internship positions! You can apply for any of these roles using the corresponding links: Supply Chain Associate (Full Time), Supply Chain Internship, Sales Designate (Full Time), and Sales Intern.