Tomorrow: Guest Speaker Jenny Dell! 🏈

Hi everyone,

Join us tomorrow, Monday March 8 at 7pm EST for our meeting with UMass alumna and reporter Jenny Dell! Jenny is currently an NFL reporter for CBS Sports and previously covered the Boston Red Sox for NESN. She has lots to share about her career path and life.

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92588806496
Meeting ID: 925 8880 6496

We also want to thank the Social Entrepreneurship Club and guest speaker Kate Anderson for collaborating with us last meeting!

Reminders:

  • Peer Mentor Program Show & Tell Ice Breaker Tues., Mar. 9 at 7pm.

  • Community Service Committee meeting Wed., Mar. 10 at 7pm.

  • Marketing Committee meeting Thur., Mar. 11 at 6:30pm.

Women of Isenberg Applications Open!

The WoI Conference Planning Committee is looking for its next group of leaders to serve on the 2022 team! Applications close Friday, March 12 at 5pm. Apply here.

Additional Opportunities


Yoga for Success
The UMass Yoga & Meditation club is hosting a free yoga event Thurs., March 11 from 5-6pm. RSVP here.

Pratt & Whitney Internship
Now hiring for the 2021 Materials Management & Logistics internship. More info here.

TJX Merchandising Internship
The internship will be virtual. More info here. Apply by March 12.

Meeting Tonight at 7pm EST! ✨

Hello everyone,

Join us tonight at 7pm EST for our meeting with the Social Entrepreneurship Club! Kate Anderson, Co-Founder and Operations Director of iFundWomen, will present about women in entrepreneurship and starting your own business.

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/4489761937
Meeting ID: 448 976 1937

Reminders:

  • Next meeting Mon., Mar. 8 at 7pm with the incredible Jenny Dell!

  • Peer Mentor Program Show & Tell Ice Breaker Tues., Mar. 9 at 7pm.

  • Community Service Committee meeting Wed., Mar. 10 at 7pm.

  • Marketing Committee meeting Thur., Mar. 11 at 6:30pm.

Women of Isenberg Applications Open!

The WoI Conference Planning Committee is looking for its next group of leaders to serve on the 2022 team!

"We are looking for students from all backgrounds that are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion that are interested in planning our next WoI Conference. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your network, get hands-on experience in event planning and marketing, enhance your professional communication skills, and become involved in this renowned organization on campus."

Applications close Friday, March 12 at 5pm. Apply here.

Additional Opportunities


Yoga for Success
The UMass Yoga & Meditation club is hosting a free yoga event next Thurs., March 11 from 5-6pm. The session will involve simple, but powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. RSVP here.

Fidelity Fixed Income Investing Event
This virtual event will be on March 9 from 4-5:30pm. Register here.

Next Meeting WEDNESDAY 3/3: WiB x Social Entrepreneurship!

Good evening,

Our meeting this week will be on Wednesday, March 3 at 7pm EST. We are collaborating with the Social Entrepreneurship Club! Someone from IFundWomen will present about women in entrepreneurship and starting your own business.

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/4489761937
Meeting ID: 4489761937

Reminder: Community Service committee meeting Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm (Topic: FTK & Fundraiser).
Support Black-Owned Businesses

View the WiB blog on our website to find links to Black-owned businesses, petitions to sign, & places to donate.

Also, read Fiona Hanlon's recent blog post about Sisters on the Runway, an annual fundraiser to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Peer Mentor Program Ice Breaker

The Peer Mentor Program will host a Show & Tell Ice Breaker event on Tuesday, March 9 at 7pm.
Help a Fellow WiB Member - Take this Survey!

Senior and HTM major Natasha Prokopowich is conducting research and needs participants to take her survey. Click here to take her brief, travel-related survey. It would be greatly appreciated.

WiB x Social Entrepreneurship Next Wednesday

Happy Wellbeing Wednesday!

We hope you spent some time relaxing today and enjoyed the brief break from classes. First, we would like to thank Mackensie Wise for joining us last meeting and sharing her journey. We appreciate her transparency and thoughtful advice. Email Mackensie with any further questions.

Since next Monday will follow a Wednesday schedule, we will have our meeting on WEDNESDAY, March 3 at 7pm EST. The meeting will be a collaboration with the Social Entrepreneurship Club! Someone from IFundWomen will be coming to talk about women in entrepreneurship and starting your own business.

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/4489761937
Meeting ID: 4489761937

Reminders:

  • Marketing committee meeting tomorrow, Feb. 25 at 6:30pm (Topic: Design Workshop).

  • Community Service committee meeting Wed., Mar. 10 at 7pm (Topic: FTK & Fundraiser).

Support Black-Owned Businesses

In the spirit of Black History Month, WiB is supporting Black-owned businesses. We are posting links on the WiB Instagram story the next couple days. We will also have these links available on our website so you can support these Black-owned businesses all year.

WiB Instagram: @isenbergwib
WiB website: isenbergwib.com
Help a Fellow WiB Member - Take this Survey!

Senior and HTM major Natasha Prokopowich is conducting research and needs participants to take her survey. Click here to take her brief, travel-related survey. It would be greatly appreciated.

WiB Merch Shipping & Payment

If you ordered merchandise, please be on the lookout for an email from us within the next few days to receive a link to input your payment and shipping address. Thank you!
Additional Opportunities
Draper Competition at Smith College
Opportunity for student entrepreneurs to receive funding & feedback on their startups. Applications close Friday. More info here.

ENGAGE Undergraduate Investment Conference
Pitch submissions due 2/28. More info here.

Tomorrow: Mackensie Wise Talks Careers & More!

Good evening,

Join us tomorrow Monday, February 22 at 7pm EST to hear from Mackensie Wise, a UMass/WiB alumna and past president of the WOI Conference Planning Committee!! Mackensie will be discussing her career since graduating from UMass in 2019 and focusing on the topic: responding to rejection in the workplace.

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92646432539
Meeting ID: 926 4643 2539

Reminder: Marketing committee meeting Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30pm.
WiB Social Events Feedback

Please take this survey to give us feedback on what social events you'd like this semester and in the future!
Sign MASSPIRG Petition

Help commit Massachusetts to 100% renewable energy! Add your name to the petition today! Our generation is going to face the worst impacts of climate change if we don’t transition to 100% clean, renewable energy as fast as possible. That’s why we’re calling on Massachusetts legislators to be a leader. Stay updated on this campaign by following @umamasspirg on IG.
WiB Blog

Check out recent blog posts by Julia Leroux and Lara Pereira here.

Additional Opportunities


Honors International Scholars Program
If you are a current freshman and have great aspirations for international studies, the Honors ISP may be a great opportunity for you. More info here and registration for upcoming info sessions here. Apply by 3/24.