Happy Sunday!!
We hope you are all enjoying your weekend so far! Thank you again for coming to our Female Professor Panel this past Monday. Nora, Silvia, and Allison are all such inspirations as teachers and women, and they shared many valuable insights that we hope you appreciate. We also want to thank our lovely Co-Peer Mentorship Director, Elise Porter, for leading the amazing panel.
If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret; click here to see the recording!
As a reminder, our next meeting will be TOMORROW, Monday, March 31st, at 7pm in THOMPSON 102. This will be an incredible meeting with our lovely Co-DEI & Campus Outreach Director Nicola Degrazia and her amazing mom, Heidi! They will lead us through a presentation titled "Small Businesses, Big Impacts." Heider is currently a partner at int2 Solutions and will share all about her career journey, how she became a small business leader, and why this path can be so powerful. At the end, there will be a Q&A session, so please come with any questions you have!
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
Committee Meetings:
Marketing Committee: The next meeting will be THIS Wednesday, April 2nd at 7 pm, in Isenberg room N135, discussing trends in marketing. Sign up for the email list here.
Community Service Committee: The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 16th at 7 pm, in Isenberg room N135, discussing Dance Marathon prep. Sign up for the email list here.
Peer Mentorship: Thank you to everyone who came for mentor-mentee bingo! Stay tuned for the next event!
Content:
Podcast: Check out our new Out of Office episode: "S. 2 Ep. 9- Embracing Hobbies and Music Without Expectations w/ Ava and Bella." In this episode, Megan is joined by our lovely co-presidents, Ava and Bella. They spend the episode delving into the importance of nurturing hobbies that bring joy and fulfillment without the pressure of comparison from others. They discuss redefining what it means to have a "hobby" and why it's all about doing what fills your cup. This is such an insightful episode you won't want to miss! 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 Spring Formal: This year's Spring Formal will be on Saturday, April 12th from 7:30-10:30pm at Gabes Underground. The theme this year will be Golden Gala! Tickets to this event are $10 each, and no refunds will be available. Payments can be made in cash or to our Venmo: @IsenbergWiB with your full name, UMass Email, and "Spring Formal." All sign-ups and payments are due by April 7th, and the sign-up form is binding. Members are allowed up to 4 guests! Access the sign-up form here.
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 for joining the team and two points for attending! Click here to join! (Remember to use code "WIB" to waive the $10 sign-up fee.)
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 or apply 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
Liberty Mutual: This summer, Liberty Mutual is hosting its 5th Annual Unite Summit from July 13-15, 2025, at their headquarters in Boston, MA. This event is specifically tailored for freshmen and sophomores who are passionate about Actuarial Science, Analytics, or Finance. The summit includes interactive workshops, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and insights into various career paths. If interested, apply here or reach out here if you have any questions.
Frank I. Rounds: The Frank I. Rounds Company is a well-established solutions-based sales and service provider to the commercial/industry energy markets. They are currently looking for a Sales & Marketing Intern to join their team and provide creative ideas to help achieve their goals. Click here for more information about the job listing. It will be hybrid at their office near Randolph and remote, around 20-25 hours per week, and pays $22/hr. If interested, please reach out to Grace Buehler here.
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:
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.
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.