Women of Isenberg Panel Tomorrow!

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow night, Monday, October 12 at 7pm EST, we will host a panel of the Women of Isenberg Virtual Speaker Series team! They will answer a variety of questions centered around community, resilience, and adaptability.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/91438866072
Meeting ID: 914 3886 6072
 

MASSPIRG 100% Renewable Energy Petition

The Carbon Mitigation Taskforce plans "to develop a comprehensive, high-level feasibility study that seeks to achieve carbon neutrality for 100% renewable energy by 2030" for UMass Amherst. If you support this plan, sign the petition here.
 

Additional Opportunities


IREA Women's Development Program
Isenberg Real Estate Advisors is seeking applications for the Women's Development Program. More information here and apply by 10/19. 

Greystar Real Estate Info Session
"Day in the Life" of a Property Management Professional info session on October 13, 2-3pm ET. More information here.

WOI Panel Next Meeting! 💜

Happy Wednesday!

We want to give a huge thank you to our Treasurer Madi Green for hosting an informative meeting last Monday on Women and Politics! The youth vote matters so please make sure you register to vote and then vote in this upcoming election.

Reminder: Community service committee meeting tonight at 7 via Zoom.
 

Next General Body Meeting

We are excited to host a panel of the Women of Isenberg Speaker Series team at our next meeting on Monday, October 12 at 7pm EST. They will answer a variety of questions centered around community, resilience, and adaptability. Submit a question here.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/91438866072
Meeting ID: 914 3886 6072
 

Women of Isenberg Student Ambassador Program

TONIGHT is the deadline to apply to be a WOI Student Ambassador during the WOI Virtual Speaker Series. 
 

VOTEEEE!!!!

  • Last day to register to vote (click here) in Massachusetts is October 24.

  • The General Election is on Tuesday, November 3.

  • The state of MA allows you to vote-by-mail during this election with no excuse needed. Click here to request an absentee ballot by October 20 (absolute deadline 10/28).

  • When your ballot arrives in the mail, make sure to fill it out correctly, sign the affidavit envelope, and mail it back to your local election office ASAP. You can also hand in your ballot to a clerk at your local election office (bring photo ID) if you are worried about delays in the mail.

  • Lastly, you can also vote on election day at the polls if you do not want to vote by mail.

  • For vote-by-mail instructions in other states, click here.

Additional Opportunities


Santander Info Session
Tomorrow, October 8 from 4:00-5:00pm, Santander’s Women's Employee Network is hosting a virtual information session for students seeking Summer 2021 internships. If you have a 3.0+ GPA and an expected graduation date between Fall 2021 – Spring 2022, RSVP here. Apply for Santander internships here.

Upcoming TJX Virtual Events
More details and registration here. 

  • Discover Different at TJX – Thursday, October 8th, 12:00 p.m.

  • TJX Intern and Associate “Panel Week” – Multiple Dates / Times Week of October 12th

  • A Look into the TJX Culture | “Welcomed, Valued and Engaged” – Thursday, November 5th, 11:00 a.m.

Women in Politics Tomorrow Night

Good evening everyone,

Join us tomorrow night, Monday, October 5 at 7pm EST for a meeting hosted by our Treasurer Madi Green on "Women in Politics." Madi will discuss some important themes including the gender gap in politics and the double blind dilemma.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96774914644
Meeting ID: 967 7491 4644

Reminder: Community Service Committee meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm 
 

Peer Mentor Program Show & Tell Icebreaker

The first event of the peer mentor program will be on Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm EST. The Zoom link was sent to mentors and mentees by our Peer Mentor Program Director Kelly Davis. Email Kelly (kndavis@umass.edu) with any questions. 
 

Additional Opportunities:

Sharing Alumni Advice (SAA) 
The Student Alumni Association invites students to join their Wednesday advice series. On October 14 at 7pm EST, they will talk about careers in sports, entertainment, and media. Here is the Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/s/97105363087.

ProjectConnect
This program aims to connect UMass students virtually to form friendships and talk about mental health during remote study. There will be 5 sessions consisting of small groups meeting for an hour via Zoom. If you have questions, email Dani Reardon at dcreardon@umass.edu. Click here to sign up. 

Liberty Mutual Diversity Symposium
If you are interested in attending the Liberty Mutual Student Diversity Symposium on October 15 & 16, click here for more information. Apply by Wednesday, 10/7.

Dell Technologies "Changing the Face of Tech"
This event will be on October 8, from 4pm - 6pm. Click here for more information about the event and how to register.

Women in Politics Next Meeting 10/5

Hi everyone,

We want to give a huge thank you to Haley for the WiB x CHAARG virtual workout and to everyone who participated last night. Our next meeting on Monday, October 5 at 7pm EST will be "Women in Politics" run by our Treasurer, Madi Green! Learn about the gender gap in politics and the double blind dilemma.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96774914644
Meeting ID: 967 7491 4644

Upcoming:

  • Marketing Committee meeting tonight at 6:30pm

  • First Peer Mentorship Program event - Tuesday, 10/6 at 7pm

  • Community Service Committee meeting - Wednesday, 10/7 at 7pm 

TJX Internship Program

TJX Recruiter Laurie Lynch invites you to learn more about the TJX Internship Program and to reach out with any questions you may have: laurie_lynch@tjx.com.
 

Ashley Olafsen - Workshop TONIGHT and internship opportunity

The Social Entrepreneurship Club is having a workshop tonight with Ashley Olafsen at 7pm about "Turning passion into profit." Ashley also invites you to apply for the Teranga marketing internship.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/99222101812
Meeting ID: 992 2210 1812
 

Women of Isenberg Virtual Speaker Series 

Sign up for the WoI Newsletter Email List and check out their first newsletter here. They are still accepting applications for Student Ambassadors through October 7.

Job Description: click here
Application: https://forms.gle/hWMHxU9c9cPJKP1x6
 

Additional Opportunities

UMass PR Club
Learn more about the UMass Public Relations Club and consider attending their first event on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:00pm EST. If you are interested, email WiB member Aisling Gigandet: agigandet@umass.edu.

Eaton Vance Diversity Event
On Friday, October 2 from 2 - 4pm, Eaton Vance is hosting an Undergraduate Diversity & Women’s Insights Day. Learn about internships and entry-level programs. Register here.

TJX! CHAARG! & MORE!

Hello everyone,

TJX Companies, Inc. is joining us tomorrow, Monday, September 28 at 7pm EST to discuss a career in merchandising. Recruiter Laurie Lynch will share opportunities with TJX and how this off-price retailer selects products for its stores including TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96175169903
Meeting ID: 961 7516 9903
 

WiB x CHAARG Virtual Workout

Join us on Tuesday night, September 29 at 5:30 pm EST for a virtual workout with Haley from CHAARG! It will be approximately a 35 minute barre workout and no equipment is needed!

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/4238851461
Meeting ID: 423 885 1416
 

Women of Isenberg Virtual Speaker Series 

Sign up for the WOI Newsletter Email List. They are still accepting applications for Student Ambassadors through October 7.

Job Description: click here
Application: https://forms.gle/hWMHxU9c9cPJKP1x6
 

Additional Opportunities:

1. Girls Who Invest Info Session
Applications are open for the 2021 Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program (click here more info). If you are an interested sophomore, join the info session tomorrow, Monday, 9/28 from 7-8pm EST (register here). Email Ali Daddio (adaddio@umass.edu) with any questions. Applications are due 9/30 for early action and 10/30 for regular decision.

2. Innovation Challenge - Berthiaume Center
Applications for The Innovation Challenge: Minute Pitch are due Thursday, October 1. Apply here. The prize for this portion of the challenge is $2,500 of equity free funding for your venture. If you want to attend, click here.

3. Liberty Mutual D&I Round Table Discussion
Join Liberty Mutual on Zoom on Wednesday, September 30 from 2-2:45pm EST for their Diversity and Inclusion Round Table, "Creating Space for Conversations About Race & Ethnicity." Register here.