Hi everyone!
We hope you all enjoyed Monday's amazing meeting with Amy Pocsik, where we learned all about the power of owning our own path and building a personal brand. Be sure to follow her business, @womensbusinessleague, on Instagram and connect with Amy on LinkedIn!
Next Monday, April 4th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), we will be holding an internship panel filled with some of our E-Board and WiB members! They will give lots of great advice and insight into the application and interview process as well as how to make the most out of your internship! Come prepared with any questions you may have regarding internships!
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
WiB Etiquette Dinner - We are so excited to announce our upcoming WiB Etiquette Dinner this semester! This is an amazing opportunity to learn how to professionally eat, speak, dress, and communicate at a business dinner!
Our dinner will be hosted by Jenafer Kazunas and led by HTM Professor Melissa Baker! It will take place on Tuesday, April 5th from 5:30 - 8:00 PM in the Marriott Center (in the Campus Center / UMass Hotel). The cost of this event is $15 per person. Please secure your spot here! *This form is binding: once you fill it out, you are financially responsible*
Please note that only the first 50 people who sign up can attend. There are only 9 spots left, so be sure to sign up ASAP if you are interested!
WiB Spring Fling - We are so excited to announce that we will be holding another WiB formal! WiB Spring Fling will be held at Monkey Bar Amherst on Thursday, April 14th from 10:30pm to 1:00am. All WiB members and friends are welcome to join us for a night of dancing and fun!
Please fill out this form by 4/3 to claim your spot. The cost will be $20 per person and spots will be first come, first serve. Venmo @Tess_Leonard with your full name in the description to complete your payment. There are only 20 spots left, so sign up ASAP! If we reach our 160 person capacity, we will offer a waitlist in case any spots open up! Once we receive your responses, we will be in contact for waiver information.
Please contact teleonard@umass.edu or achinai@umass.edu with any questions. We can’t wait to see you all there!
WiB Merch - Our merch for this semester is now available to purchase! If you are interested in purchasing a hoodie, please fill out this form in its entirety to confirm your order. Please note that this form in BINDING, so only fill it out if you will commit to purchasing the hoodie! We will be collecting payments after orders are closed via Venmo. We will be taking orders until Sunday, April 3rd.
WiB E-Board Applications - Reminder that the Isenberg Women in Business Executive Board applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are now open! The applications will close on Monday, April 4th at 11:59PM.
We encourage members who are committed and passionate about WiB, are willing to devote their time to helping WiB grow, and are interested in contributing new and exciting ideas for the club to apply! You can read up on the open positions and apply here.
Why WiB Wednesday - Fill out this form to be featured on the Instagram for "Why WiB Wednesday"! We want to show off our members by sharing what they love most about being a part of WiB!
Committee Sign-Ups and Reminders:
Fundraising Committee - To sign up for the fundraising committee, click here!
Community Service Committee - Please sign up here for the community service committee!
Marketing Committee - Sign up here for the marketing committee. Our next meeting will be on April 7th!
Peer Mentorship - Our next event is April 6th from 7 - 8 PM in the Hub! This will be a class registration help so please be in touch with your mentees and mentors!
Watch Monday's Meeting by Clicking Here:
Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check out our website here!
Additional Opportunities
MAIF Applications
The Minuteman Alternative Investment Fund operates as one of Isenberg's three student-led investment groups, with an emphasis on a hedge fund style structure wherein there is both a Long/Short group and a Derivatives team. Students apply and interview into the fund primarily because they are looking to build skill sets and networks to later pursue careers within Investment Banking, Asset Managment, Private Equity, and Sales & Trading among other fields. There is a 100% placement rate on Wall Street for graduating seniors, and MAIF is opening up applications, where they are looking for Freshman and Sophomores to apply for the Fall 2022 semester.
Applications are due by no later than 11:59 pm on April 6th. Application questions and attached case study can be found here. If you have trouble accessing the document please contact Maif.umass@gmail.com to be sent the application directly. Please note that Juniors and Seniors need not apply; if you are an upperclassman interested in one of Isenberg's three funds please contact MFIF and MEF leadership directly to discuss opportunities with them.
MAIF Public Pitch Event
As a means of giving the student body more familiarity with the fund MAIF is going to be hosting a public pitch event on April 7th from 6:30-8:00pm in ISOM N145. At this event we will discuss the fund, opportunities afforded to kids who gain entrance into the fund, and after the Long/Short Portfolio Manager pitches, the floor will open up to let attendees network with current fund members and enjoy refreshments. Dress code is Business Professional. MAIF is asking those that are interested in attending to RSVP here.
Smart Women Securities
SWS is hosting an event on April 13th from 5:30 - 7:45 PM in Flavin Auditorium where they will have a screening of the documentary $AVVY and learn why it's critical for young women to understand and take control of their personal finances. Following the screening will be a live Q&A with Dean Anne Massey and the film's producer, Robin Hauser, which will be moderated by Smart Women Securities. Register here!
Women Entrepreneurship UMass
Women Entrepreneurship (WE) is a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship among young women and offers entrepreneurship programs at leading academic institutions. WE UMass meets weekly on Wednesdays at 8 PM over Zoom. Our meetings feature entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in a variety of industries that speak to us about building a personal brand, marketing and fundraising for a business, or sharing their stories. This semester you can look forward to three different panels on Food Tech, BioTech, and Fashion. To learn more, please sign up for their email list here.