Post-Grad Panel Tomorrow!

Happy Sunday!

Tomorrow, Monday, October 25th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), we will be hosting a post-grad panel. Come join us to listen to our past WiB members share their advice on being an undergrad, transitioning to a job after graduation, and more!

We will be live streaming on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036

The Community Service Committee was able to fill 49 backpacks, so thank you to everyone who came to the meeting and donated! We still have 51 backpacks left to fill! If you're interested in donating, please bring school supplies to Monday's meeting! For every 3 supplies you bring, you will recieve 2 membership points!

Peer Mentorship Program - Unfortunately, many mentors are not getting responses from their mentees. Mentees, please make sure you are replying to your mentor and double check that you have not accidentally missed or deleted any communication from them. If you no longer want to participate in the program, please reach out to Kelly at kndavis@umass.edu. It is important that we are all on the same page so that we can have a smooth and successful program!

Protect Our Breasts - Protect Our Breasts is a non-profit breast cancer prevention organization started here at UMass that aims to educate people about the dangers of the chemicals in our everyday exposures that can lead to cancer down the line. The UMass chapter is looking for more members to join their club to learn about these things. They meet in Isenberg twice monthly where they do fun DIY activities, enjoy organic snacks and table in the dining hall to spread their message. If you are interested please email protectourbreasts.umass@gmail.com.

Reminders:

• Peer Mentorship - Our first event is this Wednesday, October 27th, at 7pm! Come to the Isenberg Hub for an exciting welcome event filled with fun things to get to know eachother!

• Marketing Committee - Our next meeting is this Thursday, October 28th at 7:15pm. We will be doing fun and spooky Halloween activities to get excited for the weekend!

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check our our website here!

Additional Opportunities

U.S. General Services Administration
GSA is hiring for positions across the country. They will be hosting virtual information sessions this month for candidates to learn more about the various job opportunities. All interested students should send a copy of their resume to christine.dua@gsa.gov by October 27th.

Isenberg Real Estate Advisors
IREA will be hosting a Women's Development Program this Fall for freshmen and sophomores, where participants will be provided with the opportunity to join meetings and learn more about the real estate industry to help determine if a career in real estate is right for them. Learn more and apply here!

Inclusive Leadership Summit
ILS is running November 1st - November 4th virtually. Students will attend panels and a keynote speaker presentation by professional thought leaders on inclusion and diversity. There is also an opportunity for all students to participate in a case competition and earn a certificate of completion. Learn more and register here. Please email here for any questions or clarifications.

Women Entrepreneurship
WE is hosting an entrepreneurship program consisting of weekly meetings with key industry experts who have been greatly influential entrepreneurs. The program will take place from November 2nd - December 7th. Sign up here.

C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S is actively recruiting for their Associate Accounting Analyst positions (anticipated May 2022 grads) and will be holding a virtual information session with Isenberg students on Thursday, November 4th from 6 – 7 pm for Finance/Accounting majors. You can register on Handshake! The link for the information session can be found here.

The Power of Reflection

Reflecting is general enough for every individual to be able to take something away from it. Reflection by definition is “serious thought or consideration.” It is clear that a lot has changed in the past year, even the past couple months, and to some the past couple days.

College has thus far been the most stressful experience personally. I went from having a summer with an easy babysitting job with plenty of time to spare, to counting the minutes of free time I have during the days. Looking back at the time I have had and now don’t have has been painful, to where I feel that now is my period to heal. However, during the summer reflecting back to a difficult spring semester, it was refreshing to be able to see that although I was going through a low point in my life, there are some roses to look forward to.

Reflecting is often referred to as a positive thing, where one is able to see how much they grew and how much better they are doing. It can also be exhausting to look back and see how simple things were and how rigorous things got. Something I recently learned that I never noticed was when reflecting back on a bad time, it gets upsetting to think of what one could have done differently or missed out on, and that is where we focus on healing.

My favorite way of reflection is journaling. Sometimes it is refreshing to see what was going on a few years back and compare it to now and see my progress in healing it. I was never taught “how to journal” so journaling to me is honestly like writing in my diary. I write my accomplishments and my failures. My highs and lows. My thoughts and doubts. How bad I did on my exam and how good I did on my presentation. All things that take place in my life that can sometimes be forgotten.

As someone who suffers from PTSD, reflection is something I tend to do subconsciously but it is not always a positive experience. I am constantly reflecting on my past where I wish my life was different and upset in how it affects me today. What have I learned from that? Time doesn’t stop. As much as I can dwell on the past and focus so hard on reflecting back on what life could have been like, it isn’t effective and will not better me as a person, that is where the post-reflective healing comes along.

As far as healing goes, there is no one-way road in doing so. Healing comes in different forms and ways for every individual person. Therapy has been my best friend in healing and I recommend it to anyone even if you don’t feel you have a specific thing to deal with. To me, healing means having time to breathe and having nothing to do. I tend to be a busy person and recently I have found that it is my way of escaping what I really have to deal with internally since I put all my energy into external forces such as classes, jobs, clubs, and friendships. 

My best days to reset are days where I can stay in bed until noon and go through the day in my pajamas and work on a naturally evolving schedule rather than having an extensive to-do list of things. To others, healing may be the opposite. It could be exercising, having check-ins to see progress, or the current state of mind. It could be not changing anything about their day-to-day lives and just adding a quick moment of self-care and self-love. My point in all of this is, healing is what you make it mean.

So have a moment with yourself and ask, how do I measure my progress as an individual? Am I giving myself enough love and support to be my best self? How will reflection affect me?

Halloween Movie Recommendations!

By: Grace Morse

With the warm months coming to an end and the leaves beginning to change, it’s a great time to grab a blanket, popcorn, and some friends to wind down and enjoy a Halloween movie night! From comedy to horror, Halloween movies are a great way to relax while getting in the holiday spirit! There are just ten days until Halloween, so here are ten movie recommendations to help you count down to the 31st:

1.Hocus Pocus

To ease yourself into the countdown, watch this 1993 comedy film written by Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris. Hocus Pocus follows teenager Max Dennison as he tries to find his place after moving to Salem, Massachusetts. In his exploration of his new town, Max stumbles upon a witch coven. After meeting these witches, Max and his friends must attempt to stop them from becoming immortal.

2. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Celebrate Halloween along with the Peanuts in this short, 25-minute classic. Follow the Peanuts as they prepare to trick or treat, and watch Linus hopefully prepare for a visit from the Great Pumpkin!

3. Halloweentown

Third up is Halloweentown! When 12-year-old Marnie learns her grandma is a good witch, she begins witch training in order to work with her grandmother to save Halloweentown from evil.

4. Casper

After moving into a new house, Dr. James Harvey, “ghost psychiatrist”, and his daughter, Kat, meet Casper the ghost. While Dr. Harvey works to eradicate ghosts from the house, Kat and Casper become friends. Casper follows the pair as they try and save the ghosts from Kat’s father.

5. Twitches

For day five, turn on the 2005 Disney Channel original movie, Twitches. Based on the Twitches book series, the movie follows twin sisters separated at birth as they reunite and use their powers to save the world from evil. 

6. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

A cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, follows Brad and Janet when they get a flat tire and stumble upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter's creepy mansion. Inside this house, Brad and Janet are introduced to many strange characters which are revealed through music and dance.  

7. Ghostbusters

A group of scientists, after being fired from their jobs at a prestigious New York City university, decide to transform themselves into “ghostbusters” to fight the supernatural. In doing this they discover a window to another dimension that will cause New York City to be destroyed. Now, the group must figure out a way to save their city from total annihilation. 

8. The Addams Family

Fester, the long-lost brother of Gomez Addams arrives back at the Addams home. This is very exciting, but when Gomez’s wife, Morticia, notices “Fester” struggling to piece together parts of his life, she gets suspicious. This imposter Fester then works with a lawyer to get the Addams family removed from their home and attempts to steal their fortune. Now, Gomez and his family must challenge Fester and protect their fortune. 

9. Scream

In the horror classic Scream, viewers watch a masked killer stalking high schoolers in the suburbs. While the genre of this movie is slasher-horror, it’s not only scary, but also funny and clever, keeping you glued to your seat. 

10. Halloween

At the end of this countdown, on Halloween itself, it's only fitting to watch Halloween! This film follows Michael Myers, a current 21-year-old who murdered his older sister when he was just 6 years old. As Myers is waiting for a court date, he escapes prison and returns to his hometown in search of more victims. 

Stay warm, eat candy, and enjoy the Halloween season with these 10 movies!

Post-Grad Panel Next Meeting!

Hi everyone!

We hope you all enjoyed listening to Becky Robinson from BoldBody talk about her journey being an entrepreneur! We want to thank everyone who came to our meeting and supported her by buying some cute activewear after at the pop-up shop! Check out her website, get some amazing leggings, and follow BoldBody's Instagram here!

Next Monday, October 25th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), we will be hosting a post-grad panel. Come join us to listen to our past WiB members share their advice on being an undergrad, transitioning to a job after graduation, and more!

We will be live streaming on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036

Peer Mentorship Program - Mentors and mentees, our first event will be Wednesday, October 27th, at 7pm in the Isenberg Hub! We will be doing some fun activities to get to know each other better. Keep an eye out for an email with more details soon - we hope to see you all there!

Protect Our Breasts - Protect Our Breasts is a non-profit breast cancer prevention organization started here at UMass that aims to educate people about the dangers of the chemicals in our everyday exposures that can lead to cancer down the line. The UMass chapter is looking for more members to join their club to learn about these things. They meet in Isenberg twice monthly where they do fun DIY activities, enjoy organic snacks and table in the dining hall to spread their message. If you are interested please email protectourbreasts.umass@gmail.com.

Reminders:

• Community Service Committee - Our next meeting is TODAY, Wednesday, October 20th, at 7pm! We will be stuffing backpacks for Amherst Elementary so please bring school supplies and check your emails!

• Fundraising Committee - Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 21st, at 7pm for our next meeting! We will be going over the Chili's Fundraiser and the Cancer Fundraiser!

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check our our website here!

Watch Last Week's Meeting by Clicking Here

Additional Opportunities
DraftKings
DraftKings will be holding a lunch-time panel filled with women leaders who will share their experiences being a female working in the tech industry and provide advice on how to get your start in the industry. Come with questions and your lunch! The event will be held on this Thursday, October 21st from 12:00 – 1:00pm. RSVP here.

Earth Hacks
Join Earth Hacks and Generation Conscious on October 23-24 2021 for the CARGO Hackathon! This hackathon focuses on greenhouse gas emissions from transportation embedded in consumer goods. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts in the transportation, tech, and policy spaces, and the finalists will have the opportunity to win cash prizes. No programming experience is required, and we welcome students from all different backgrounds to participate! Sign up here.

Harvard Women in Business
Harvard Women in Business’ Intercollegiate Business Convention (IBC) is the largest student-run business conference in the world. This year’s conference will take place virtually on Saturday, October 23, 2021 and Sunday, October 24, 2021. The conference will be hosted on Whova, a renowned virtual event platform, and will continue to provide the outstanding programming and opportunities that have historically been offered. Tickets are available for purchase here.

U.S. General Services Administration
GSA is hiring for positions across the country. They will be hosting virtual information sessions this month for candidates to learn more about the various job opportunities. All interested students should send a copy of their resume to christine.dua@gsa.gov by October 27th.

Isenberg Real Estate Advisors
IREA will be hosting a Women's Development Program this Fall for freshmen and sophomores, where participants will be provided with the opportunity to join meetings and learn more about the real estate industry to help determine if a career in real estate is right for them. Learn more and apply here!

Women Entrepreneurship
WE is hosting an entrepreneurship program consisting of weekly meetings with key industry experts who have been greatly influential entrepreneurs. The program will take place from November 2nd - December 7th. Sign up here.

C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S is actively recruiting for their Associate Accounting Analyst positions (anticipated May 2022 grads) and will be holding a virtual information session with Isenberg students on Thursday, November 4th from 6 – 7 pm for Finance/Accounting majors. You can register on Handshake! The link for the information session can be found here.

PepsiCo
PepsiCo is recruiting students for various full-time and internship positions! You can apply for any of these roles using the corresponding links: Supply Chain Associate (Full Time), Supply Chain Internship, Sales Designate (Full Time), and Sales Intern.

Becky Robinson & Bold Body Tonight!

Hi everyone!

We wanted to remind everyone that TONIGHT at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), we will be hosting Becky Robinson, the Founder & CEO of BoldBody Active Apparel, who will be speaking to us about her journey as an entrepreneur!

She will also be holding a pop-up shop for our members afterwards! Please bring a card payment if you are interested in purchasing some cute activewear!

We will be live streaming on Zoom for our virtual members to attend:

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92299580036
Meeting ID: 922 9958 0036