Tomorrow: "E-Commerce 101 & A Winding Career Path" With Leigh Loughlin From LEGO!

April 7, 2024 Isenberg WiB

Happy Sunday!

Thank you again for joining us on Monday for our female professor panel! This was a FANTASTIC meeting with some really impressive women who shared advice, stories, and spoke about their unique career paths. Thank you to Sara Smiarowski, Allison Werder, Kerri Bohonowicz, Michele Burch, Laurie Salame, and Elizabeth Delia for joining us!

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held tomorrow Monday, April 8th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. We will be joined by WiB alumni Leigh Loughlin of LEGO! Leigh will be about her experience in the world of e-commerce, as well as her journey through various career paths. She will be sharing some incredibly valuable advice on both personal and professional success - this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

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: 982 6193 7979

Committees:

Marketing: The next marketing committee meeting will be "Mastering Networking" on April 17th at 7pm in Isenberg 117!
Peer Mentorship: Stay tuned for information about the next meeting!
Community Service: The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 pm in Isenberg 124! This will be a UMass Dance Marathon meeting, where CommServ will be making a basket for our UMDM team's miracle child, Adrianna!

Content:

Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 18, "Career Guidance w/ Jan Goodman (Botanical Boss)" is hosted by our director of Marketing, Lisa Freeley, and our Director of Communication, Megan Hoggins, featuring Jan Goodman the President of Boston Cityscapes! 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: Check out, "Treating Your Mind & Body as Separate Mechanisms" by Caroline Tierney, at this link! If you are interested in writing a blog, sign up here.

Basketball Squares Fundraiser: Our next fundraiser is basketball squares! This will take place during the Men's NCAA basketball championship tomorrow April 8th at 9:20 pm. Squares will be $5 each and randomly assigned, the person whose square matches the score at the end of each half will win. Winners will be announced on our Instagram and you can win up to $50! Venmo @UMassWiB with your NAME, EMAIL, and # OF SQUARES.

UMass Dance Marathon: The UMass Dance Marathon helps fundraise for Baystate Children's Hospital, and has been its leading donor for the last two years. Join our Women in Business team or register on your own through this linktree to register for the event on April 13th. If you join our Women in Business team and use promo code WiB, registration is free! You will also receive 2 membership points.

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.

Have a comment or concern? Please don't hesitate to fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.

UMass Opportunities

Smart Women Securities Flower Arranging: Join SWS to get into the Spring mood with some flower arranging TODAY Sunday, April 7, from 6-7pm in the Hub!
Minutemen Fixed Income Fund: Fall 2024 Junior Analyst Program applications are now open. The Minutemen Fixed Income Fund is a student-run credit research fund that strives to fill the gap in traditional undergraduate curriculum through its focus on the credit market. Applications will be open until 11:59 P.M. on Friday, April 19th. First-year UMass Amherst students of all majors are encouraged to apply by the deadline, download the application here, and email completed applications.

Other Opportunities

Citizens Commercial Banking Overview: Attend the first installment of a four-part virtual Citizens Commercial Banking presentation series on Wednesday, April 10th 6-7pm. This program is designed for college sophomores who are interested in exploring a career in Commercial Banking and/or a Summer 2025 internship with Citizens! RVSP here.

Next Week: "E-Commerce 101 & A Winding Career Path" with Leigh Loughlin from LEGO!

April 3, 2024 Isenberg WiB

Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for joining us on Monday for our female professor panel! This was a FANTASTIC meeting with some really impressive women who shared advice, stories, and spoke about their unique career paths. Thank you to Sara Smiarowski, Allison Werder, Kerri Bohonowicz, Michele Burch, Laurie Salame, and Elizabeth Delia for joining us!

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 8th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. We will be joined by WiB alumni Leigh Loughlin of LEGO! Leigh will be about her experience in the world of e-commerce, as well as her journey through various career paths. She will be sharing some incredibly valuable advice on both personal and professional success--this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

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: 982 6193 7979

Committees:

Marketing: The next marketing committee meeting will be "Mastering Networking" on April 17th at 7pm in Isenberg 117!
Peer Mentorship: Stay tuned for information about the next meeting!
Community Service: The next meeting is Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 pm in Isenberg 124 topic TBD!

Content:

Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 18, "Career Guidance w/ Jan Goodman (Botanical Boss)" is hosted by our director of Marketing, Lisa Freeley, and our Director of Communication, Megan Hoggins, featuring Jan Goodman the President of Boston Cityscapes! 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: Check out, "Rest and Recharge: Surviving the Post-Spring Break Slump" by Rachael Doyle, at this link! If you are interested in writing a blog, sign up here.

Basketball Squares Fundraiser: Our next fundraiser is basketball squares! This will take place during the Men's NCAA basketball championship on April 8th at 9:20 pm. Squares will be $5 each and randomly assigned, the person whose square matches the score at the end of each half will win. Winners will be announced on our Instagram and you can win up to $50! Venmo @UMassWiB with your NAME, EMAIL, and # OF SQUARES.

WiB Formal: We are so excited to officially invite you to our Spring Formal on Thursday, April 18th from 7:30pm-10pm at Monkey Bar! Our theme is masquerade, so wear black or white and masks will be provided at the door. Tickets are $15, you can either bring cash to our next meeting or pay on Venmo (for Venmo payments please include your name, UMass email, and include "formal" in the caption). Email cbuonacore@umass.edu with any questions! Signups close and payments are due by Friday, April 5th.

This form is only open to WiB active members (with the option to bring a guest). Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.
This form is open to non-WiB members. Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.

UMass Dance Marathon: The UMass Dance Marathon helps fundraise for Baystate Children's Hospital, and has been its leading donor for the last two years. Join our Women in Business team or register on your own through this linktree to register for the event on April 13th. If you join our Women in Business team and use promo code WiB, registration is free!

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.

Have a comment or concern? Please fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.

UMass Opportunities

Smart Women Securities Headshots: SWS will be hosting professional headshot sessions on April 5th from 3-4pm in the Hub.
Smart Women Securities Flower Arranging: Join SWS to get into the Spring mood with some flower arranging on Sunday, April 7, from 6-7pm in the Hub!

Additional Opportunities

Citizens Commercial Banking Overview: Attend the first installment of a four-part virtual Citizens Commercial Banking presentation series, designed for college sophomores who are interested in exploring a career in Commercial Banking and/or a Summer 2025 internship with Citizens! RVSP here.

Tomorrow: Female Professor Panel!

March 31, 2024 Isenberg WiB

Happy Sunday!

Thank you again for joining us on Monday for "Your Minimum Wage Job Matters Too" with our AMAZING Vice President Ava Lynch! She was fantastic and we hope you learned a little about how valuable your minimum wage job experience is and feel a little bit of future pressure off your shoulders.

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1st at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. We will be joined by six Isenberg professors who will speak on their experiences as females in the workplace and share their advice with us. This meeting will be a great opportunity to get to know some of our wonderful faculty outside the classroom!

Marketing: The next marketing committee meeting will be "Mastering Networking" on April 17th at 7pm in Isenberg 117!
Peer Mentorship: Stay tuned for information about the next meeting!
Community Service: The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 pm in Isenberg 124 topic TBD!

Content:

Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 18, "Career Guidance w/ Jan Goodman (Botanical Boss)" is hosted by our director of Marketing, Lisa Freeley, and our Director of Communication, Megan Hoggins, featuring Jan Goodman the President of Boston Cityscapes! 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: Check out, "Rebranding the Word Selfish" by Jane Tecu, at this link! If you are interested in writing a blog, sign up here.

Boston Trip: If you are attending the Boston Trip, there is a ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, April, 2nd at 8pm to discuss details. Check your emails for the link, and be sure to fill out the travel waiver (DocuSign) and Wayfair registrations in your inbox.

Basketball Squares Fundraiser: Our next fundraiser is going to be basketball squares! This will take place during the Men's NCAA basketball championship on April 8th at 9:20 pm. Squares will be $5 and randomly assigned, the person whose square matches the score at the end of the first half will win $20, and the person whose square matches the final score will win $40! More details regarding buying squares to follow!

WiB Formal: We are so excited to officially invite you to our Spring Formal on Thursday, April 18th from 7:30pm-10pm at Monkey Bar! Our theme is masquerade, so wear black or white and masks will be provided at the door. Tickets are $15, you can either bring cash to our next meeting or pay on Venmo (for Venmo payments please include your name, UMass email, and include "formal" in the caption). Email cbuonacore@umass.edu with any questions! Payments are due Friday, April 5th.

This form is only open to WiB active members (with the option to bring a guest). Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.
This form is open to non-WiB members. Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.

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.

Have a comment or concern? Please don't hesitate to fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.

UMass Opportunities

UMass Dance Marathon: The UMass Dance Marathon will be held on Saturday, April 13th, and will help fundraise for Baystate Children's Hospital which gets no state funding. Use the top link on this linktree to register. Join our Women in Business team and use promo code WiB so that registration is free!
Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship Headshots: The Berthiaume Center will be hosting professional headshot sessions on April 3rd from 12pm to 9pm in Bartlett 301. To secure a spot, sign up here.

Other Opportunities

Liberty Mutual Consulting Case Workshop: Current juniors interested in an Associate Consulting role with Liberty Mutual after graduation can join this virtual event on April 3rd to build their consulting tool-kit and gain experience with Liberty Mutual Senior Executives. This is a great career-prep opportunity! See this flyer for more information and register here.

Next Week: Female Professor Panel!

March 27, 2024 Isenberg WiB

Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for joining us on Monday for "Your Minimum Wage Job Matters Too" with our AMAZING Vice President Ava Lynch! She was fantastic and we hope you learned a little about how important your minimum wage job experience is and feel a little bit of future pressure off your shoulders.

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1st at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. We will be joined by six Isenberg professors who will speak on their experiences as females in the workplace and share their advice with us. This meeting will be a great opportunity to get to know some of our wonderful faculty outside the classroom!

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: 982 6193 7979

Committees:

Marketing: The next marketing committee meeting is an internship panel TONIGHT Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm in Isenberg 117! Come hear about the marketing internships our upperclassmen members have had to learn about what options may be available to you!
Peer Mentorship: Stay tuned for information about the next meeting!
Community Service: The next meeting is Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 pm in Isenberg 124 topic TBD!

Content:

Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 17, "Career Guidance w/ Jan Goodman (Botanical Boss)" is hosted by our director of Marketing, Lisa Freeley, and our Director of Communication, Megan Hoggins, featuring Jan Goodman the President of Boston Cityscapes! 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: Check out, "Rebranding the Word Selfish" by Jane Tecu, at this link! If you are interested in writing a blog, sign up here.

WiB Formal: We are so excited to officially invite you to our Spring Formal on Thursday, April 18th from 7:30pm-10pm at Monkey Bar! Our theme is masquerade, so wear black or white and masks will be provided at the door. Tickets are $15, you can either bring cash to our next meeting or pay on Venmo (for Venmo payments please include your name, UMass email, and include "formal" in the caption). Email cbuonacore@umass.edu with any questions! Payments are due by Monday, April 1st.

This form is only open to WiB active members (with the option to bring a guest). Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.
This form is open to non-WiB members. Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.

Click below to watch our most recent meeting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HY2iWN3pp8

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.

Have a comment or concern? Please fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.

UMass Opportunities

UMass Dance Marathon: The UMass Dance Marathon helps fundraise for Baystate Children's Hospital, and has been its leading donor for the last two years. Use the top link on this linktree to register for the event on April 13th. Join our Women in Business team and use promo code WiB so that registration is free!
Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship Headshots: The Berthiaume Center will be hosting professional headshot sessions on April 3rd from 12pm to 9pm in Bartlett 301. To secure a spot, sign up here.

Additional Opportunities

Liberty Mutual Consulting Case Workshop: Current juniors interested in an Associate Consulting role with Liberty Mutual after graduation can join this virtual event on April 3rd to build their consulting tool-kit and gain experience with Liberty Mutual Senior Executives. This is a great career-prep opportunity! See this flyer for more information and register here.

Tomorrow: Your Minimum Wage Job Matters Too with Ava!

March 24, 2024 Isenberg WiB

Happy Sunday!

As Spring Break comes to an end we hope you had a great time traveling, relaxing, or whatever you were up to this week. We are excited to be back on campus with you all soon!

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 25th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. This meeting will be "Your Minimum Wage Job Matters Too!" with our AMAZING Vice President Ava Lynch. Ava will be talking about how to navigate internship and job search pressure and how attitude impacts experience. This meeting is perfect for anyone worried about their future plans. Don't miss it!

Marketing: The next marketing committee meeting is a marketing internship panel on Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm in Isenberg 117! Come hear about the marketing internships our upperclassmen members have had to learn about what options may be available to you!
Peer Mentorship: Stay tuned for information about the next meeting!
Community Service: The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 pm in Isenberg 124 topic TBD!

Content:

Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 17, "Exploring Life After Graduation w/ Laura & Abbie" Director of Marketing Lisa Freeley, our Director of Communication Megan Hoggins and featuring last year's Co-Presidents Laura Balinski and Abbie Stevenson! 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: Check out, "Rebranding the Word Selfish" by Jane Tecu, at this link! If you are interested in writing a blog, sign up here.

This form is only open to WiB active members (with the option to bring a guest). Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.
This form is open to non-WiB members. Please note that this form is BINDING, filling it out locks in your spot and refunds will not be available.

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.

Have a comment or concern? Please don't hesitate to fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.

UMass Opportunities

UMass Dance Marathon: The UMass Dance Marathon helps fundraise for Baystate Children's Hospital, and has been its leading donor for the last two years. Use the top link on this linktree to register. Definitely join our Women in Business team and use promo code WiB so that registration is free!
Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship Headshots: The Berthiaume Center will be hosting professional headshot sessions on April 3rd from 12pm to 9pm in Bartlett 301. To secure a spot, sign up here.

Other Opportunities

Citi Early Insight Series: From March 20th to April 5th, Citi will be hosting a 3-part virtual series to develop skills for global leadership with training and learning opportunities. The series is open to all graduating between Winter 2025 and Spring 2026. See more information here and apply here.