Women in Politics Next Meeting 10/5

September 30, 2020 Isenberg WiB

Hi everyone,

We want to give a huge thank you to Haley for the WiB x CHAARG virtual workout and to everyone who participated last night. Our next meeting on Monday, October 5 at 7pm EST will be "Women in Politics" run by our Treasurer, Madi Green! Learn about the gender gap in politics and the double blind dilemma.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96774914644
Meeting ID: 967 7491 4644

Upcoming:

Marketing Committee meeting tonight at 6:30pm
First Peer Mentorship Program event - Tuesday, 10/6 at 7pm
Community Service Committee meeting - Wednesday, 10/7 at 7pm

TJX Internship Program

TJX Recruiter Laurie Lynch invites you to learn more about the TJX Internship Program and to reach out with any questions you may have: laurie_lynch@tjx.com.

Ashley Olafsen - Workshop TONIGHT and internship opportunity

The Social Entrepreneurship Club is having a workshop tonight with Ashley Olafsen at 7pm about "Turning passion into profit." Ashley also invites you to apply for the Teranga marketing internship.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/99222101812
Meeting ID: 992 2210 1812

Women of Isenberg Virtual Speaker Series

Sign up for the WoI Newsletter Email List and check out their first newsletter here. They are still accepting applications for Student Ambassadors through October 7.

Job Description: click here
Application: https://forms.gle/hWMHxU9c9cPJKP1x6

Additional Opportunities

UMass PR Club
Learn more about the UMass Public Relations Club and consider attending their first event on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:00pm EST. If you are interested, email WiB member Aisling Gigandet: agigandet@umass.edu.

Eaton Vance Diversity Event
On Friday, October 2 from 2 - 4pm, Eaton Vance is hosting an Undergraduate Diversity & Women’s Insights Day. Learn about internships and entry-level programs. Register here.

TJX! CHAARG! & MORE!

September 27, 2020 Isenberg WiB

Hello everyone,

TJX Companies, Inc. is joining us tomorrow, Monday, September 28 at 7pm EST to discuss a career in merchandising. Recruiter Laurie Lynch will share opportunities with TJX and how this off-price retailer selects products for its stores including TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96175169903
Meeting ID: 961 7516 9903

WiB x CHAARG Virtual Workout

Join us on Tuesday night, September 29 at 5:30 pm EST for a virtual workout with Haley from CHAARG! It will be approximately a 35 minute barre workout and no equipment is needed!

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/4238851461
Meeting ID: 423 885 1416

Women of Isenberg Virtual Speaker Series

Sign up for the WOI Newsletter Email List. They are still accepting applications for Student Ambassadors through October 7.

Job Description: click here
Application: https://forms.gle/hWMHxU9c9cPJKP1x6

Additional Opportunities:

1. Girls Who Invest Info Session
Applications are open for the 2021 Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program (click here more info). If you are an interested sophomore, join the info session tomorrow, Monday, 9/28 from 7-8pm EST (register here). Email Ali Daddio (adaddio@umass.edu) with any questions. Applications are due 9/30 for early action and 10/30 for regular decision.

2. Innovation Challenge - Berthiaume Center
Applications for The Innovation Challenge: Minute Pitch are due Thursday, October 1. Apply here. The prize for this portion of the challenge is $2,500 of equity free funding for your venture. If you want to attend, click here.

3. Liberty Mutual D&I Round Table Discussion
Join Liberty Mutual on Zoom on Wednesday, September 30 from 2-2:45pm EST for their Diversity and Inclusion Round Table, "Creating Space for Conversations About Race & Ethnicity." Register here.

Voting 101

September 25, 2020 Lara Pereira

As you may know, this year is a presidential election year! In 2016, the voter turnout for ages 18-25 was just over 40% out of all other age demographics, the lowest turnout overall. The upcoming election will affect more young generations than ever, hence the importance of showing out to vote! Here are some websites that make registering to vote super easy!

Vote.org

Rock the Vote

Massachusetts Voter Information

All you need to be eligible to vote is:

Be 18 or over before the election day (if you are 16, you can pre-register if you are from California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah and Washington so when you turn 18, you are an active voter)
Be a U.S Citizen
Meet your state’s residency requirements
Register before your state’s deadline

Although we are in a pandemic, there are several ways to cast your vote this year!

All states are allowing mail-in voting this year, but it may look different for each state. Some states mailed in ballots to registered voters, others require an absentee ballot request. You can look into requesting your absentee ballot here for any state in the U.S. This is also a great way to support the USPS and the safest way to vote! As long as you submit your ballot in time (usually before Election Day), your vote will be counted. Most states also offer drop-off boxes typically at their city/town halls where you can self-deliver your mail-in ballot.

Early voting is also a great way to cast your vote if you prefer to do so in-person, without the commotion of Election Day! If you are able to go to a polling location, it is definitely available. All states have varying dates and requirements for early voting and you can check the early voting calendar here!

Lastly, if you cannot do either of the previously stated, you also have the option of voting in-person on Election Day. Make sure you check your polling location and voter registration status upon going to the polls. Given it is a Census year, some locations may require you to fill out a state or city Census in order for your voting status to remain active so be sure to check that before you go vote!

Another great way to become involved in the elections this year is to become a poll-worker! In most states, this is a paid position and a great opportunity to learn how polling systems work. Due to the pandemic, many past poll-workers do not want to return due to safety concerns so it is being heavily advertised to younger demographics to become involved! You do not have to be 18 in most states to become a poll-worker and doing so is as easy as calling your local city/town clerk to get hired. Power the Polls is also a great resource to learn more about what being a poll-worker entails. Get a friend from your town and help out the community while making some extra dough!

Voting is a privilege and if you hold that privilege, own it! Our future is dependent on this election and voter turnout of the younger generation specifically. Become involved, do your research, and happy voting!

Tip: Bring your own black pen to the polls to avoid the spread of the virus in using other pens if your location does not allow you to keep your own pen!

Taking Care of Yourself + Creating Better Balance - Ashley Olafsen

September 25, 2020 Lara Pereira

We were lucky to have social entrepreneur and UMass Alumna, Ashley Olafsen give us a presentation on “Taking Care of Yourself + Creating Better Balance.” Ashley gave examples of how she transformed her life, especially in pandemic times where adapting was a skill everyone regardless of position, had to acquire.

There was an interactive portion where she had us make lists of our obligations and analyze them into what we enjoy doing vs. don’t enjoy doing. In doing this, we were able to see on paper everything we are responsible for and how packed our lives really are. Most of us were really shocked to see how much we are occupied with and talked ways of making all of those duties more enjoyable.

In a fast-paced society where we constantly have to catch up, we often get lost in our own well-being practices which can lead to a feeling of burn-out. Using Ashley’s advice, our members were able to each take something away to apply into our busy lives as full-time students with other responsibilities on top of it all. It is important to stop sometimes and think about what we are doing and how beneficial it is to us. To some, that might look like staying active, to others it may be to learn a new skill or start a new healthy habit. Self-care is not a one-size fits all, but it is certainly inclusive and customizable to everyone

Thank you Ashley for the amazing advice and new practices that our new members will surely remember and apply to their day-to-day lives. Remember to take a moment to debrief and take care of yourselves!

TJX Next Meeting, Dell Info Session, & CHAARG Workout

September 24, 2020 Isenberg WiB

Hello everyone,

Our next meeting on Monday, September 28 at 7pm EST will be a company visit from TJX. Recruiter Laurie Lynch will describe a day in the life of merchandising. Join us to learn more about opportunities with TJX and how this off-price retailer selects its products.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96175169903
Meeting ID: 961 7516 9903

Reminder: Community Service/Fundraising Committee meeting tonight at 7pm EST.

Dell Technologies Information Session

Dell is hosting a panel of UMass students who recently interned with them tomorrow, Thursday, September 24 from 7:00-8:00 pm. The panel will be followed by a fun game of trivia with prizes! Sign up for the info session here. To submit a question for the panelists, click here.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/99034746733?pwd=dVVyazlhVGxOdXE0QlBxYmNNaXliUT09
Meeting ID: 990 3474 6733
Passcode: delltech

Women of Isenberg seeking student ambassadors!

Apply to be a student ambassador for the Women of Isenberg Virtual Speaker Series. Please see the attached role description as well as the application, due by October 7. Reach out to amybrennan@umass.edu with any further questions.

Job Description: click here
Application: https://forms.gle/hWMHxU9c9cPJKP1x6

Stifel and Miller Buckfire Internship Opportunities

If you are interested in an investment banking internship with Stifel or Miller Buckfire, please email your resume and best contact e-mail/phone number to abiscotti@umass.edu by the end of the day tomorrow (9/24).