Hi everyone!
Women in Business and Isenberg Global Citizens are co-hosting a charity walk/run for Protect Our Breasts on Sunday, November 14th at 9am at Isenberg School of Management. Our goal is to raise funds to donate to Protect Our Breasts for breast cancer prevention.
Please join us as a participant or a volunteer! This event is open to the entire campus, so spread the news to your friends to help raise awareness for a good cause. Come in green clothing to support POB. A $5 donation is encouraged and appreciated.
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WiB x WoI Virtual Networking Night Next Meeting!
Hi everyone!
Thank you to everyone who came to Monday's meeting, hosted by our Vice President Lara Pereira! She presented a meeting on burnout and gave tips and tricks on how to overcome it and move forward! Being a college student comes with a busy schedule that can feel overwhelming. Please reach out to Lara if you want to talk or have any questions by email or through her instagram!
Join us next Monday, November 15th, at 7pm on Zoom, where we will be teaming up with Women of Isenberg to host a virtual professional networking night! This meeting will be virtual only; you will be put into breakout rooms with amazing leaders and e-board members to network with each other and learn more about what their careers have looked like thus far!
We will be on Zoom:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/s/95818864042
Meeting ID: 958 1886 4042
WiB Game Night - Come join us for WiB Game Night, tonight Wednesday, November 10th from 7-8pm here in Isenberg room 118! It will be a fun filled evening with priceless games, bonding, snacks, and more! RSVP here!
Purple Plus One - WiB is hosting a fall formal at Monkey Bar in Downtown Amherst, December 2nd from 10pm-1am. In order to determine the best price for our members and guests, please fill out this confirmation form by November 17. All WiB members are welcome and guests can be non-UMass guests as well! Please contact us if you have any questions.
Boston Field Trip - Gina and Julia, our professional events co-directors, are working to plan our spring field trip to Boston! Please fill out this form to give some feedback and ideas on things you might like to see and do while there! More details on the event will be shared in a future general body meeting.
Join Our PhotoCircle - Download the PhotoCircle app and join our account here to see pictures from our events! Feel free to add pictures you've taken at WiB events too!
Reminders:
WiB Game Night - Reminder that Game Night is tonight! Come join us in Isenberg 118 at 7pm for lots of fun!
Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check out our website here!
Watch Last Week's Meeting by Clicking Here
Additional Opportunities
Women of Isenberg Student Ambassador Program
WoI student ambassador applications are now open! The program provides students with the opportunity to practice public speaking, gain networking opportunities, and work with professionals on panels and workshops. Applications close November 12th at 11:59pm. You can learn more and apply using this link.
Minutemen Equity Fund
Spring 2022 Junior Analyst applications are now open for freshmen and sophomore undergraduates at UMass Amherst. All majors are encouraged to apply and the application can be accessed here. Completed applications should be emailed to this address as PDFs by Wednesday, November 17th at 11:59 PM EST.
In addition to the opening of our application, this Wednesday (11/10) from 7-9 PM, in N135 / N145, The Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group, Minutemen Equity, and Minutemen Fixed Income Funds will be hosting an information session for UMass students interested in learning about these exclusive organizations, the application process, and what a career in finance or consulting may look like. Register here.
Beacon Pre-Consulting Webinar
Beacon is hosting a pre-consulting webinar with Daniel Gastfriend, a Harvard Business School graduate who is currently working as the Director of Biodefense at the White House National Security Council. Daniel will give an overview of consulting and help students answer the million dollar question: "Is consulting right for me?" The webinar is on Thursday, November 18th at 8pm EST: save your spot by registering here.
Tufin
Tufin is currently holding applications for seniors or recent graduates looking for a career in Enterprise Software Sales. They have positions open in both Boston and Cleveland. See the job description and apply here.
Citibank Early ID Program
Citi is holding an exclusive 5-week virtual program focused on intensive interview preparation, one-on-one mentorship, training & webinars, and accelerated interviews. Applications close December 14th. For more information, click here.
William & Mary Women's Stock Pitch
The Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance and the W&M chapter of Smart Woman Securities (SWS) are hosting the W&M Women's Stock Pitch consisting of first and final rounds of pitching, a networking session, a dinner with industry professionals, and a keynote speaker. For more information, click here. Please apply by December 3rd here.
Adjusting to the Cold
By: Maggie Reade
This year, Daylight Savings Time ended on Sunday, November 7 at 2 am. When the clocks were set back an hour, we got an extra hour of sleep (yay!) However, the downside to all of this is that we’re also going to get darker winter evenings. Finding ways to stay positive during these times can sometimes be tricky; because of this, I interviewed some of my peers and asked them for some recommendations on how they cope with their “winter funks.” Here are some ways to stay cozy, motivated, and adjust to the darkness on these upcoming chilly nights!
1.Make some tea! - Amelia
Making tea either in your dorm or in the dining hall is a great way to keep warm. An electric tea kettle is a great buy and bringing mugs and different teas from home is super easy. It's a nice study beverage and super easy to make whenever you want to chill out! A nice chamomile before bed is life-changing, trust me.
2. Keep your feet warm! - Ava
Keeping your feet warm in the winter is a necessity. Investing in a nice pair of winter boots will leave you with no regrets when you’re walking to class. Wearing uggs to absolutely everything is also a great way to go and highly encouraged. In the dorm, throw on a nice pair of wool socks or wear fuzzy slippers.
3. Exercise! - Maggie
Finding some method of movement can be really beneficial for your mental and physical health. It relieves so much stress and leaves you feeling rejuvenated after. It can be such a force to go to the Rec Center because of the cold but it’s so worth it in the long run. Even just going on a walk around campus is perfect as well.
4. Layers! - Mary
Layering is an amazing way to retain heat! Whether you're going to class or the dining hall, being prepared for the cold is so much better than taking one step outside and the weather is too cold to function. When you layer properly, you can go out and enjoy the beautiful New England winters that we are so lucky to have here in Amherst!
Transitioning to the dark, cold days are tough so finding ways to stay warm this winter is a step in the right direction.
Burnout with Lara Pereira Tomorrow!
Happy Sunday!
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Monday, November 8th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), where our E-Board member, Lara Pereira, will be presenting a meeting on burnout! Join us to learn how to go about overcoming it while being a student in college juggling busy schedules!
Tomorrow, we will be having a lemonade stand outside Flavin to raise money for childhood cancer! Come by anytime from 5pm - 8:30pm!
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
Boston Field Trip - Gina and Julia, our professional events co-directors, are working to plan our spring field trip to Boston! Please fill out this form to give some feedback and ideas on things you might like to see and do while there! More details on the event will be shared in a future general body meeting.
Join Our PhotoCircle - Download the PhotoCircle app and join our account here to see pictures from our events! Feel free to add pictures you've taken at WiB events too!
Reminders:
Peer Mentorship - Our next event is this Tuesday, November 9th, at 7pm for an academic Q&A and class registration help with your mentors! Please let your mentees/mentors know if you cannot attend.
Be sure to follow our social media accounts for more frequent updates, Instagram specifically (@IsenbergWiB), and check out our website here!
Additional Opportunities
Career Hub
The Career Hub will be hosting a diversity networking event with employers seeking to diversify their workplaces (Virtual) on Tuesday, November 9th from 5:30-7:00pm. Register here!
Women of Isenberg Student Ambassador Program
WoI student ambassador applications are now open! The program provides students with the opportunity to practice public speaking, gain networking opportunities, and work with professionals on panels and workshops. Applications close November 12th at 11:59pm. You can learn more and apply using this link.
Citibank Early ID Program
Citi is holding an exclusive 5-week virtual program focused on intensive interview preparation, one-on-one mentorship, training & webinars, and accelerated interviews. Applications close December 14th. For more information, click here.
Kaplan Test Prep
Kaplan offers an abundance of discounts and online learning resources to members for the MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT, GMAT, LSAT, and GRE. If interested, please click here to sign up and take a quick quiz in order to receive a free cumulative study guide for your exam of choice and many other beneficial resources.
William & Mary Women's Stock Pitch
The Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance and the W&M chapter of Smart Woman Securities (SWS) are hosting the W&M Women's Stock Pitch consisting of first and final rounds of pitching, a networking session, a dinner with industry professionals, and a keynote speaker. For more information, click here. Please apply by December 3rd here.
Top 3 Best Desserts to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner
By: Abbigale Mello
Whether you are attending a family dinner, a Friendsgiving, or you just feel like baking, a dessert is always a delicious and popular item to have. Coming from someone with a huge sweet tooth, I am going to share my favorite desserts to bring to a Thanksgiving dinner. These recipes are all quick, easy, and extremely delicious!
Starting off with my favorite, we have…
Homemade Apple Pie - https://www.inspiredtaste.net/43362/apple-pie/
This simple recipe guarantees perfectly cooked apples surrounded with a thick gently spiced sauce.
Ingredients:
Pie dough for top and bottom 9-inch pie, chilled, see our Flaky Pie Crust Recipe
4 to 4 ¼ pounds baking apples (7 to 8 apples), see notes for suggestions
1/2 cup (100 grams) light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch or use 4 tablespoons tapioca flour/starch
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
Instructions:
MAKE APPLE FILLING
Peel, and then cut the apples in half. Remove the cores, and then slice apple halves into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick. Place the apple slices into a very large bowl.
Scatter both sugars, salt, and spices over the apples, and then use your hands to toss them, coating the apple slices as much as possible. Set aside for 1 hour at room temperature.
PREPARE PIE CRUST
Roll out the first half of pie dough on a lightly floured work surface. To prevent the dough from sticking and to ensure uniform thickness, roll from the center of the dough outwards and keep lifting up and turning the dough a quarter turn as you roll. Check for the correct size by inverting the pie dish over the dough. The dough should be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches larger than the dish.
Being careful not to stretch it, place the dough into the pie dish, and then trim overhanging dough to within 3/4-inch of the edge of the dish. Refrigerate while you make the pie filling.
Roll out the second half of the dough to a similar size as before and transfer it to a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep this in the refrigerator until needed.
PREPARE OVEN
Position an oven rack towards the center of the oven, and then heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200C).
ASSEMBLE PIE
Toss cornstarch (or tapioca) with the apples. Transfer most (if not all) of the apples into the prepared bottom crust, using your hands to really pack them down into the pie. Fill the pie until apples are mounded at the same height as the edge of the pie crust. If you have too many apples, save them (see notes).
Pour the juices that have accumulated at the bottom of the bowl over the apples. (If it looks like there’s more than 3/4 to 1 cup of liquid, you might want to leave some behind, see notes below). Cut a tablespoon of butter into 8 or so small pieces and dot them over the pie.
For a double-crust pie, place the second pie dough round over the filling or cut it into strips and lattice the top (See our video in the article above or read this tutorial for how to lattice pie crust). If you are not adding a lattice crust and instead are adding the top crust in one piece, use a sharp knife to cut a few slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to vent.
Trim excess dough from the top crust or lattice strips, and then fold the overhang underneath itself, forming a thick rim. Press it together or crimp it with your fingers (or use a fork).
Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water, and then use it as an egg wash by lightly brushing the top crust. This adds shine and helps the crust brown.
BAKE PIE
Place the prepared pie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this can be the same lined baking sheet used for chilling the top crust). Bake the pie for about 75 minutes, turning a few times for even browning.
If you notice that the pie crust is browning too quickly, mold a large piece of foil over a bowl that’s been placed upside down to make a foil dome. Place the foil dome over the pie for the remaining bake time. This will slow the browning.
Apple pie is done when the juices are bubbling through the vents of the top crust or lattice. If you do not see bubbles, the pie needs more time. Another way to check for doneness is to use an internal thermometer. Pierce the pie in the middle then test the temperature. The pie is done when it reads 195 degrees Fahrenheit (90C). Piercing the pie is also a nice indication of how soft the apples are. If they feel too crunchy, the pie needs more time.
SERVING
Be sure to cool the pie, without slicing into it, for at least 1 hour, preferably longer. Keep in mind that the pie filling does not fully thicken until it is completely cooled. So, for the absolute best results, cool the pie to room temperature, and then place it into the refrigerator for an hour or two.
Waiting to cut into the pie until cool will prevent a soggy slice.
STORING AND LEFTOVERS
Leftover pie will keep, at room temperature, for 2 to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to a week. Rewarm slices in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 5 to 10 minutes before serving them.
Flaky Pie Crust Recipe - https://www.inspiredtaste.net/22662/flaky-pie-crust-recipe/
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
1 cup (230 grams) very cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)
4 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions:
Add 1 1/2 cups flour, salt and sugar (optional) to a medium bowl. Stir 2 to 3 times until combined.
Scatter butter cubes over flour and mix briefly with a fork or spatula to coat the butter with flour.
Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender, working mixture until the flour has a coarse, mealy texture similar to fresh bread crumbs. About 1 – 2 minutes.
Add remaining 1 cup of flour. Work butter and flour with the pastry blender until flour is evenly distributed. About 20 seconds. (Dough should look crumbly with pea-sized pieces).Sprinkle ice water over the mixture — start with 4 tablespoons and add from there. Using a rubber spatula, press the dough into itself. The crumbs should begin to form larger clusters. If you pinch some of the dough and it holds together, it’s ready. If the dough falls apart, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons of water and continue to press until dough comes together.
Remove dough from bowl and place in a mound on a clean surface. Work the dough just enough to form a ball. Cut ball in half then form each half into discs. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months (just thaw it overnight in the fridge before using).
Pumpkin Cake Roll - https://chocolatewithgrace.com/pumpkin-cake-roll/
Ingredients:
For the Cake
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin
Powdered Sugar for sprinkling on the towel
For the Cream Cheese Filling
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 15 x 10 in jelly roll pan by greasing and lining it with waxed paper. I lightly greased the wax paper after putting it in the bottom.
To make the cake whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together the eggs, sugar and pumpkin, separately in a large bowl. Gently fold in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. This cake is thin and will bake quickly so keep an eye on it. While baking, prepare a light cotton kitchen dish towel by dusting it generously with powdered sugar.
When the cake is done, immediately loosen and flip out onto the cotton dish towel. Peel off the wax paper and roll the cake up in the towel, starting with the narrow end.
Let cool completely on wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese filling. Beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar and butter and vanilla, until light and fluffy.
When the cake is cool, unroll it from the towel and carefully spread the filling onto the cake. Re-roll the cake tightly. Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Slice into 1 inch slices.
White Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies - https://www.aheadofthyme.com/soft-and-chewy-white-chocolate-cranberry-walnut-cookies/
These soft and chewy white chocolate cranberry walnut cookies are beyond simple to prepare!
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup white chocolate chip
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 F. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment fitted, mix together the brown sugar, sugar, and cooled, melted butter until well mixed, about 1 minute.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then mix for 1 minute more. Scrape down the sides, then mix again. With the mixer running on low, add the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and white chocolate chips. Roll out cookies into balls using about 2 tablespoons dough for each, then place 2 inches apart on a parchment or silpat-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the tray about halfway through cook time.
Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes further.