Happy Wednesday!!
We hope you are all having a fantastic week so far!
Thank you so much for joining us Monday to hear from one of our co-Treasurers, Abbey Berry and her wonderful guest Celine Coggins. It was a very rewarding meeting to learn about her non-profit business: The Goodness Web, her passion for supporting mental health, and the surprising benefits of working at a nonprofit. If you are interested in talking further, feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn here.
Our last meeting will be next Monday, December 9th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). This meeting will hosted by our lovely co-presidents Ava and Bella and will be a fun and festive way to wrap up the semester. Join us for holiday activities, games, and more! It’s the perfect chance to unwind before the stress of finals sets in. As with our Halloween meeting, there will be no Zoom option, as we hope to see all of your beautiful faces in person!
Committee Meetings:
Marketing Committee: Our final marcom meeting of the semester, "Style Guide & Rebrand Ideas," will be next Wednesday, December 11th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145. Sign up for the email list here.
Community Service Committee: Join us TODAY, Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145 for "Holiday Cards & Holiday Fun", where you'll be making fun holiday cards and enjoying some holiday music. Sign up for the email list here.
Peer Mentorship: Our last peer mentorship event will be THIS Saturday, December 7th, where we’re heading to Hampshire Mall for a fun outing! If you plan to attend, please arrive at the horseshoe by 12:50 PM to catch the bus, and remember to bring money for any activities. We’ll be there for about an hour and a half, with a departure at 2:45 PM. If you’re unable to attend, please be sure to message your mentor. Don’t worry if your mentor can’t make it as you can join another group!
Content:
Podcast: Be sure to check out our newest Out of Office w/ WiB episode: "S. 2 Ep. 6- Post Grad Perspectives w/ Rachael & Caroline." In this episode, Callie and Megan catch up with last year's co-presidents, Rachael and Caroline! They delve into life after graduation, starting full-time careers, making new connections, and discovering who they are outside of UMass. This is such a valuable episode with great insights that you won't want to miss. You can listen to it now on Spotify or Apple podcasts!
Blog: If you haven't already checked out the latest blog post, you won't want to miss it! Check out, "Movies to Watch to Get Into the Holiday Spirit" by Annie Li here.
Hot Chocolate Run: Join us this Sunday, December 8th in Northampton for the 21st Annual Hot Chocolate Run! This event supports Safe Passage, a Hampshire County organization that addresses domestic violence. This event is extremely important to the community, and we need your help to help make it happen! There are so many ways to get involved, whether it's volunteering like being a Race Course Marshall, or signing up to run/walk. If interested, please fill out this form here. Make sure to put down WiB as your group, so we can all be placed together! After filling out the form, please also fill out this form here. This helps us keep track of our members going on our end so we can ensure you're in our group.
Social Event: Join us for our last social event of the semester next Tuesday, December 10th 7-9pm in Isenberg room N135. We're ending the semester on a cozy note with a screening of The Polar Express. Come in your comfiest pajamas, relax, and enjoy a fun, laid-back evening before the chaos of finals. We can’t wait to see you there!
Minute Fund: As a reminder, our MinuteFund is still active! A MinuteFund is a UMass crowdfunding platform made for organizations like WiB to raise funds for events/opportunities! Check out our MinuteFund donation page here! The funds we raise will go toward lowering the price of events and allow us to open these events to more of our members! Help us out by sending emails to your family and friends! Our goal is to raise $4,000 by December 9th, 2024. Each member will receive +1 membership point for every five emails/texts they send promoting our MinuteFund. Fill out this form after sending your text/email to get credit.
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We can't wait to see you all next week!
As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.
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. You can also add our calendar to your calendar at this link here to stay updated on all the events for the year!
UMass Opportunities
UMass ICons: The UMass iCons Program is looking to hire two graduate teaching assistants (TA) in the Spring 2025 semester for our iCons 2 writing/communications classes, one focusing on biomedicine & biosystemsand the other on renewable energy. The TAs will play a key role in reading student work and providing detailed feedback to students to support their revision process. The TA will also interact with students during class time to support their progress and development in individual assignments and team projects. If interested, applicants should submit their resume/CV, a statement of interest, and a writing sample to icons@cns.umass.edu by 5:00 pm TOMORROW: Thursday, December 6, 2024. In the statement, applicants need to indicate why they are interested in teaching for the UMass iCons Program, which class focus they are interested in, and how their specific skills can contribute to this course. The writing sample can be an academic piece or something for a broader audience.
Alliance for Women in Accounting: AWA is a club that provides guidance and support to undergraduate women in accounting and empowers undergraduate women to take on professional challenges in the field of accounting with confidence and determination. If you are interested in joining AWA (Alliance for Women in Accounting) and like to join the email list, please fill out this form.
Isenberg's Undergraduate Student Advisory Council: Isenberg's Undergraduate Student Advisory Council (USAC) is looking for suggestions and recommendations for the betterment of our school and its students. USAC works directly with Dean Massey and Dean Fink to find ways to enhance our environment and uphold our reputation here at Isenberg. If you have any thoughts, ideas or questions please fill out this survey, here, they want to hear from you!
Minutemen Marketing Group: The Minutemen Marketing Group is currently hiring! The MMG is a highly selective, student-run organization at the Isenberg School of Management, designed to offer dedicated undergraduates an advanced platform for professional development and the application of technical marketing skills. If interested, apply here.
Opportunities
Citizens Bank: Are you curious about what investment banking really entails? Join Citizens Bank for "Citizens Spotlight: Making Sense of Investment Banking" on Thursday, December 5th from 12:00-12:45pm. This will be an engaging session designed to demystify the world of investment banking and explore how it impacts global markets. You will hear directly from colleagues within Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory (CM&A). This event is tailored for college students who want to learn about the key roles and career paths in investment banking, skills needed to succeed in the industry, and insights into the fast-paced work environment. Whether you're majoring in finance, business, or just exploring options, this session will provide a clear understanding of the opportunities in investment banking. Students will also learn about Citizens’ 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst program and upcoming recruiting process and timeline. If interested, RSVP here.