Happy Sunday!!
We hope you all are having a fun and safe weekend!
Thank you again for joining us this past Monday for "The Power of You: Crafting an Online Presence" with one of our Marketing Directors, Sophia Trischitta. Soph was truly such an inspiration to listen to, learning about her journey, and gaining such valuable insights and tips surrounding content creation and how to be successful. Feel free to contact her if you have any questions, and connect with her on LinkedIn here. Also be sure to check out her tiktok @sophiaallynne and her photography Instagram @sophialynnephoto.
If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret and click here to see the recording!
As a reminder, our next meeting will be TOMORROW, Monday, March 10th, at 7pm in MAHAR AUDITORIUM. This next meeting will be an insightful one, led by our lovely Co-Directors of DEI and Campus Outreach, Ainsley and Nicola. They will be presenting "Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, and Profit." During this meeting, we will be partnering with Alpha Chi Omega to discuss the importance of DEI in our lives, understanding the business world, and how it benefits from the Triple Bottom Line! This meeting is going to be a good one, and we can't wait to see you all here!
If you are not able to join us in person next week, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240
ComServ x Dance Marathon: If you have yet to do so, sign up to join our team for the 2025 UMass Dance Marathon!! ALL of the money raised for UMass Miracles is donated to the Baystate Children's Hospital in Springfield. This event will take place on Sunday, April 27th. All members who attend will receive one membership point fo joining the team, and two points for attending! Click here to join! (Remember to use code "WIB" to waive the $10 sign-up fee)
Committee Meetings:
Marketing Committee: The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 2nd at 7pm in Isenberg room N135, topic TBD. Sign up for the email list here.
Community Service Committee: The next meeting will be THIS Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in Isenberg room N135, talking about "Giving Back: Women's History Month". Sign up for the email list here.
Peer Mentorship: The next event will be held on Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm in Isenberg room N135, topic TBD.
Content:
Podcast: Check out our new Out of Office episode: "S. 2 Ep. 8- Tackling the Senior Year Job Search Pressures w/ Lisa" In this episode, Megan reunites with her former co-host, Lisa Freeley. Megan and Lisa discuss the many hurdles of senior year job hunting, opening up about the challenges encountered, and Lisa's strategies. Be sure to check this insightful episode out, you don't want to miss it. You can listen to it now on Spotify or Apple podcasts!
Blog:New blogs are coming soon! In the meantime, check out our amazing previous blogs here.
WiB x Boston Trip: Trip is sold out! If you signed up, please keep an eye out for more information.
We can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
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 Supermileage: UMass Supermileage is currently recruiting Isenberg students to join their team to be marketing/public relations for the team! It is a great resume builder and an amazing way to get involved on campus. If interested, visit their website here.
UMPD Self Defense Program: This is an 8-week program offered a la carte style (it is asked that you sign up for at least 4 of the weeks) in order to accommodate your busy schedule. We cover a variety of techniques based on judo, boxing, jiu jitsu, and taekwondo that can be used to defend yourself against any aggressive actions. Try to bring a friend as most of the work is done pairing up. If interested, it takes place on Wednesday nights from 5-6pm in the Lower Level Campus Center. Sign up here.
Habitat For Humanity: Habitat for Humanity is an amazing volunteer opportunity that helps build affordable housing for families and individuals in need. The UMass Chapter does a variety of events such as volunteering at local soup kitchens and non-profit organizations, fundraising, and more. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and earn volunteer hours. If interested, click here to learn more and sign up for their email list!
Opportunities
Fidelity: Join Fidelity on Wednesday, March 12th to connect with Fidelity associates and fellow UMass alumni from various career fields, including Corporate Finance, Client Relations, Operations, and Technology. They will be in the Isenberg Hub from 10-12:30pm and Goodell Hall 4-6pm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network, listen to panel discussions, and learn about Summer 2026 Internship opportunities. If interested, register here.
UPenn x Capital One: Consult for America at UPenn is hosting a consulting case competition with Capital One's Corporate Strategy and Business Analyst programs with over $8,000 in total prizes and exclusive information and networking sessions. This will be held virtually from April 3rd to April 14th. All undergraduate students will be able to enter in teams of 3-5, but individual entries are allowed and will get matched to a team. Registration deadline is March 21st at 11:59pm. If you are interested, click here for more information.
Access Distributed: Access Distributed is a non-profit organization that helps university students gain access to top careers in finance. The AD Fellowship Program is a year-long remote program alongside students' sophomore year, aimed to help fellows explore, break into, and succeed in a thriving career in finance. All activities are held online, with the exception of our weekend-long, in-person Bootcamp in January. The AD Fellowship Program includes education, interview prep, hands-on experience in finance, networking opportunities, mentorship, peer cohort support, and, most importantly, is completely free to fellows! For more information, they will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions:
Monday, March 10 at 7pm here
Monday, April 7 at 7pm here
Thursday, April 24 at 7pm here
Tuesday, May 13 at 7pm here
Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs is excited to invite you to the firm’s 2025 Virtual Insight Series virtual program. Goldman Sachs Insight Series is a four week long virtual undergraduate program. As a participant, you can personalize your digital curriculum or enjoy the recommended sessions for your grade levels. If interested, apply here. Applications are due by Monday, April 15th at 11:59.
JP Morgan: Interested in an internship for Summer 2026? Apply for JPMorgan's 2025 Commercial & Investment Bank Securities Services Leadership Program- Summer Analyst Program. This program is open to all current Sophomores and a successful internship could lead to a full-time position after graduation. If interested, click here.
Citizens Bank: Interested in working in commercial or investment banking? Apply to work full-time or intern at Citizens Bank! Applications will close based on volume, so apply ASAP.
2025 Commercial Banker Development Program Associate (Irvine, CA) (full-time role). Apply here.
2025 Summer Intern- Underwriting & Portfolio Management (Irvine, CA). Apply here.
2025 Summer Intern- Underwriting & Portfolio Management (Atlanta, GA). Apply here.
Grant Thornton: Are you looking for an opportunity to immerse yourself and explore a career in professional services? Empower is a one-day virtual student growth program for first and second-year college students. This program equips you with the resources and support needed to explore a career in professional services, designed to help you sharpen your professional and leadership skills, and develop meaningful relationships with mentors from Grant Thornton. Empower will be hosted on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. If you are interested, click here to apply. Applications close March 14th.
Venture Summit West: The Venture Summit West brings together a large audience of early-stage Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Private Investors, Investment bankers, and founders of cutting-edge venture-backed, emerging, and early-stage companies; features over 130 VCs as speakers/judges, venture panels, startup workshops, presentations by more than 150 Top Innovators, and high-level networking opportunities. This event is on April 2nd and 3rd in Silicon Valley. For more information click here. If interested, fill out this form here.
WISE Summit: The Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) at Northeastern University is hosting a day-long conference on March 29th, 2025. This conference will be focused on creating sustainability in careers and personal lives and promoting long-term success and well-being. The summit will feature keynotes, workshops, a marketplace, networking opportunities, and more, with insights from women and underrepresented leaders in the industry. Tickets are on sale now for $25 here. All are welcome to attend! For more information, check out their Instagram @wise.summit for more exciting updates.