Happy Sunday!
Thank you for joining us last Monday for our meeting with John Hancock! We hope you enjoyed some silly games, networking hacks, and hearing about what opportunities there are for UMass Students of all majors at JH!
As a reminder, our next meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 2nd at 7 pm in Flavin Auditorium. This meeting will be led by Laurie Lynch, a representative from TJX Companies! So, if you're a TJ Maxx and Marshall's lover, be sure to join us to hear about their upcoming opportunities, learn about merchandising, and maybe even get some gift cards!
We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98261937979
Meeting ID: 982 6193 7979
Committee Sign-Ups:
Marketing: Our marketing committee had a huge turnout for their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, so thank you so much to all who joined! If you missed it, you can still sign up using this form! They have introduced social media, Spotify, and blog subcommittees so be sure to check those out!
Peer Mentorship: If you signed up for this committee, keep an eye out for your pairings and upcoming events!
Community Service: If you are looking to get more involved in both the on and off-campus community through WiB, add your name to this Google Sheet! The first meeting will be held Wednesday, October 4th at 7pm in Isenberg 126.
Content Sign-Ups:
Podcast: Our podcast "Out of Office (with WiB)" is back! If you are interested in being on the podcast, working behind the scenes, or just learning more, fill out this form!
Blog: We also have our Women in Business blog! If you are interested in writing an article for us, sign up on this sheet!
Reminders:
Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and gives you access to our WiB Membership Packet!
Venmo @UMassWiB with your full name and UMass Email
Bring cash to our next meeting!
Social Events Form: Our social events committee is starting to plan for the year and they want to hear your ideas! Tell us what events you would like to see this year on this form, and get a membership point.
If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events, and opportunities.
Have a comment or concern? Please don't hesitate to fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.
UMass Opportunities
Women of Isenberg Student Ambassador Program: Want to help plan the 11th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference? This event will be held on February 10th, 2024 and Student Ambassadors will contribute to the conference throughout the planning process and even moderate some of the panels! This position is open to UMass Amherst students of all majors, genders, and backgrounds! Apply here by midnight on Friday, October 6th.
Citi Bank x UMass: Citi Bank is partnering with the UMass Finance Society and Smart Women Securities to host a virtual panel and networking session with UMass alumni! They will be informing freshmen and sophomores about Sales and Trading as well as Citi's Early ID and Sophomore Leadership Programs. This will take place Wednesday, October 4th from 7 to 8 pm, register here!
Smart Women Securities: SWS is hosting "Beyond Your Degree: Careers In Finance," this event contains panels, career preparation workshops, student/alumni networking, and a dinner catered by Bueno y Sano! It aims to shed light on various career paths a degree from Isenberg can lead to. It will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 1-6 pm in the Hub, register here!
Other Opportunities
Audax Women in Private Debt Forum: This forum is a half-day program that gives an overview of careers in finance and the alternative asset industry with a focus on the Audax Private Debt platform. Selected participants will be invited to the workshop, where they will learn the skills necessary for a successful career in finance and network with investment professionals from the firm. This opportunity is open to sophomore women of any major, be sure to apply here by Monday, October 23rd.
The Beacon Fellowship: Want to experience consulting in Madrid, Spain? Apply for The Beacon Fellowship's Winter 2024 project here.