Happy Sunday!

Thank you all for joining us on Monday for our first meeting of the new semester! We are so happy to be back on campus with you all and hope you had a great time learning about networking from EY!'s Ryan Rich. Be sure to check out EY!'s job page here and contact ryan.rich@ey.com with any questions! We also want to thank the Women of Isenberg Conference for partnering with us on Monday's meeting.

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 12th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. This meeting will be a goal-setting workshop with Ashley Olafsen! Ashley is the co-founder of The Wildflower Company which makes beautiful planners to help people achieve their goals and live a happier and healthier life. She is incredible, so you won't want to miss it!

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/96538284375
Meeting ID: 965 3828 4375

Committee Sign-Ups:

Marketing: MarComm will be hosting consulting firm ALKU for their next meeting on Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm in Isenberg 118! If you are looking to get involved email lfreeley@umass.edu
Peer Mentorship: Stay tuned for information about the first meeting of the semester! If you are looking to get involved email egillan@umass.edu
Community Service: The first meeting of the semester is Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm in Isenberg 119! If you are looking to get involved email acicone@umass.edu

Content Sign-Ups:

Podcast: New episodes are on the way! In the meantime check out "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 16, "Creative Ventures w/ HannahLaneBlogs" hosted by our Director of Marketing Lisa Freeley and featuring our historian Hannah Berry is out now! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link! If you are interested in being on the podcast, working behind the scenes, or just learning more, fill out this form!
Blog: New blogs are coming soon!

Dues: if you are new to WiB or did not pay in the fall, membership dues are $5. Paying these gains you access to special events (field trips and social events like our Spring Formal!), 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!

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

Smart Women Securities: Smart Women Securities is hosting a Valentine's Day Flower Arranging event. Stop by to make a gift, get some seasonal room decor, or just for fun! This will be on Wednesday, 2/14 from 6-7pm in Isenberg 108. It is $5 per person and you can register here. See this flyer for more.

Other Opportunities

Citizens' Spotlight Series: Join Citizens' Bank for a closer look at "The Evolution of M&A" on February 21 at 6 pm. The conversation will be led by Citizens’ M&A bankers who will discuss the M&A business, current and future market trends, factors that can impact deal activity, and more! For those interested in a 2025 summer internship with our investment bank, we look forward to also providing a brief overview of our summer analyst program and upcoming recruiting process. Register here!