Happy Wednesday!!
We hope you are all are enjoying your four day week! We've missed seeing all of your lovely faces.
As a reminder, our next meeting will be Monday, April 28th, at 7pm in MORRILL 375. " This meeting will be led by one of our amazing Directors of Professional Events, Grace Canzano, who will be presenting: "Grace Under Pressure: Balancing with Confidence." Grace will be talking all about her experience at UMass, saying yes to every opportunity that came along, and how she balanced it all. Come to the meeting to learn her tips for juggling many responsibilities and what she has learned over the past four years.
Social Event: Join us TODAY, Wednesday, April 23rd, at 7pm for WiB Sunset Yoga. This will be a relaxing event led by one of our incredible Fundraising Directors, Ellie. We will meet on the Rec Fields across from Boyden Gym. Please make sure to bring your own mat or towel! Click here for a map.
WiB Merch: OUR MERCH IS NOW LIVE! Our lovely Co-Marketing Directors, Abby and Sophia, have been working hard on our merch, and the collection is now available. Our merch store will be available until Sunday, May 4th. There are so many options for any preference. Click here to view the options in the store.
Committee Meetings:
Marketing Committee: The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7 pm, in Isenberg room N135, where you will be experimenting with TikTok.
Community Service Committee: Thank you to everyone who came to our last ComServ meeting. Make sure to sign up for Dance Marathon if you haven't already!
Peer Mentorship: Our last Peer Mentorship event will be a Sunset Hike on Sunday, April 27th, at 5:30pm at Mount Sugarloaf. Stay tuned for more information, and reach out to your mentor if you can't make it.
Content:
Podcast: New episode alert! Check out our new Out of Office episode: "S. 2 Ep. 11 -Ciao from Florence w/ Callie and Emily." In this episode, Megan is joined virtually by her former co-host Callie and E-Board member Emily, a junior accounting major and Co-Fundraising Director. If you are thinking about studying abroad, this episode is for you. They delve into everything you would want to know, pre-departure tips, packing advice, planning weekend trips, choosing fun classes, navigating the cultural differences, and so much more! Be sure to tune in and get ahead of all the things to keep in mind before your adventure abroad! This is an amazing episode you won't want to miss! You can listen to it now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
Blog: Feel free to check out our amazing blogs here.
ComServ x Dance Marathon: If you have yet to do so, sign up to join our team for the 2025 UMass Dance Marathon!! This year, our team is paired with 9-year-old Hattie. ALL of the money raised for UMass Miracles is donated to the Baystate Children's Hospital in Springfield. This event will take place all day on Sunday, April 27th, in the Campus Center Auditorium. All members who attend will receive one membership point for joining the team and two points for attending! Click here to join! (Remember to use code "WIB" to waive the $10 sign-up fee.)
We can't wait to see you all next week,!
As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major. So make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.
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. You can also add our calendar to your calendar at this link here to stay updated on all the events for the year!
UMass Opportunities
Public Speaking Class: Professor Eric Holmes, our guest from our Public Speaking Workshop, is teaching MGMT 202: Public Speaking. This is a great opportunity to improve your confidence when talking in front of large groups of people. This is a one-credit class that doesn't have a lot of work and will help you become more desirable in the professional field. If interested, check out this flyer for more information and add it to your class schedule.
UMass Protect Our Breasts: If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful change and get professional experience, then joining Protect Our Breasts is the perfect opportunity for you. Our team is a nationally recognized breast cancer prevention nonprofit that was founded right here on campus at UMass. With our recent integration with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, we're looking for passionate students to join our Executive Board or UMass Chapter. Preventing breast cancer starts today with the choices college students like us make daily. By joining POB, you'll help share scientific research as practical knowledge about avoiding chemicals of concern in everyday products. If you're interested in joining a community dedicated to a safer future while earning internship credit, you can fill out this form here. Your body will thank you for choosing POB over PVC.
UMass Supermileage: UMass Supermileage is currently recruiting Isenberg students to join their team to be marketing/public relations for the team! It is a great resume builder and an amazing way to get involved on campus. If interested, visit their website here or apply here.
UMPD Self Defense Program: This is an 8-week program offered a la carte style (it is asked that you sign up for at least 4 of the weeks) in order to accommodate your busy schedule. We cover a variety of techniques based on judo, boxing, jiu jitsu, and taekwondo that can be used to defend yourself against any aggressive actions. Try to bring a friend, as most of the work is done pairing up. If interested, it takes place on Wednesday nights from 5-6pm in the Lower Level Campus Center. Sign up here.
Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity is an amazing volunteer opportunity that helps build affordable housing for families and individuals in need. The UMass Chapter does a variety of events such as volunteering at local soup kitchens and non-profit organizations, fundraising, and more. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and earn volunteer hours. If interested, click here to learn more and sign up for their email list!
Opportunities
Citi: Are you a first-year student interested in exploring a career in financial services? The Freshman Discovery Program at Citi is a virtual workshop series dedicated to helping students discover their unique career paths, gain technical knowledge, and kick off their early career planning. Applications are due Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 11:59 pm. If selected, this program will run from Tuesday, May 20th to Thursday, May 22nd. This is a great opportunity to attend virtual workshops, chat with senior leaders, and network with business professionals. If interested, learn more and apply here.
Liberty Mutual: This summer, Liberty Mutual is hosting its 5th Annual Unite Summit from July 13-15, 2025, at their headquarters in Boston, MA. This event is specifically tailored for freshmen and sophomores who are passionate about Actuarial Science, Analytics, or Finance. The summit includes interactive workshops, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and insights into various career paths. If interested, apply here or reach out here if you have any questions.
Access Distributed: Access Distributed is a non-profit organization that helps university students gain access to top careers in finance. The AD Fellowship Program is a year-long remote program alongside students' sophomore year, aimed to help fellows explore, break into, and succeed in a thriving career in finance. All activities are held online, with the exception of our weekend-long, in-person Bootcamp in January. The AD Fellowship Program includes education, interview prep, hands-on experience in finance, networking opportunities, mentorship, peer cohort support, and, most importantly, is completely free to fellows! For more information, they will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions:
JP Morgan: Interested in an internship for Summer 2026? Apply for JPMorgan's 2025 Commercial & Investment Bank Securities Services Leadership Program- Summer Analyst Program. This program is open to all current Sophomores, and a successful internship could lead to a full-time position after graduation. If interested, click here.
Citizens Bank: Interested in working in commercial or investment banking? Apply to work full-time or intern at Citizens Bank! Applications will close based on volume, so apply ASAP.