Happy Wednesday!
Thank you all for joining us for our meeting this past Monday. We hope you enjoyed Laurie Lynch's presentation all about TJX Companies and how merchandising, buying, and planning/allocation work for such a large company! Be sure to apply on a handshake or check out this document for all of the great internship and full-time opportunities TJX has available. Don't forget to put those gift cards to good use this long weekend!
Due to the long weekend, our next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, October 10th at 7 pm in Flavin Auditorium as the University will be following a Monday schedule. We will be hosting Travelers, an insurance company known for both its commercial and personal protection plans. They will share more about the company, and opportunities for students within their Product Management Development Program. They will also be sharing resume and interview tips and tricks, so be sure to join us!
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: The next Marketing Committee meeting will be Wednesday, October 11th at 7 pm on Zoom for a Dell Technologies marketing internship information session!
Peer Mentorship: If you signed up for this committee, look out for your pairings coming soon!
Community Service: The welcome meeting will be held TONIGHT Wednesday, October 4th at 7 pm in Isenberg 126 where we will be doing Color a Smile. Join us to give back and earn community service hours!
Content Sign-Ups:
Podcast: Our podcast called "Out of Office (with WiB)" is back again this year! 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 a blog! If you are interested in writing an article for us, sign up on this sheet!
Reminders:
Membership Dues: This is the last week for 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
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.
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UMass Opportunities
Headshots: Our very own Sophia Trischitta (Sophia Lynne Photography) will be hosting a headshot fundraiser tomorrow in the Hub! Stop by anytime between 2 and 5 pm and for just $20, get some professional headshots taken for your LinkedIn! Even if you can't make it be sure to check her out on Instagram (@sophialynnephoto).
ICons: Apply to ICons to work on real-world problems that interest you, network across the business and STEM fields, and fulfill your UMass requirements. Apply here!
IDEA Council: Want to work with the Isenberg administration to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and access? Apply here!
SWS Fireside Chat: Smart Women Securities is hosting a fireside chat with Lisa Wesolek, President and COO of VELA Investment Management, on Wednesday, October 11th from 7-8 pm. See the flyer, and join at this Zoom link!