Amy Pocsik Next Meeting!

Hi everyone!

We hope you all enjoyed Monday's meeting where our Vice President, Laura Balinski, presented on anti- "gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss", a culture that has become popular over the last few years. Please feel free to reach out to Laura to talk about her meeting or any other questions you may have.

Next Monday, March 28th, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), Amy Pocsik, CEO and Co-Founder of Women's Business League, will be running a meeting on the "Power of Owning Your Path & Building Your Personal Brand". Please come with any questions you may have for her!

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

Fundraising Bake Sale - For our March fundraiser, WiB is holding a bake sale to raise money for the UMass Dance Marathon. The UMDM raises awareness and funds for local patients and families of Baystate Children's Hospital. The fundraiser will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, March 24th at the Student Union from 1-3 PM.

We are looking for your help to donate some baked goods for the fundraiser or to help volunteer. To donate baked goods, please click here. To volunteer, please click here. If you are donating please provide your baked goods 30 minutes before the sale begins (12:30). More logistics are in the forms and feel free to reach out to our Co-Fundraising Directors Jenna (jecox@umass.edu) or Nikki (nfantoni@umass.edu) if you have any questions or need help getting your baked goods to the sale.

WiB E-Board Applications - Reminder that the Isenberg Women in Business Executive Board applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are now open! The applications will close on Monday, April 4th at 11:59PM.

We encourage members who are committed and passionate about WiB, are willing to devote their time to helping WiB grow, and are interested in contributing new and exciting ideas for the club to apply! You can read up on the open positions and apply here.

WiB Boston Networking Trip - All of the information presented during our Prep night has been sent to those who have signed up, so be sure to check your email! Please arrive by 7:15am Friday morning so we can leave promptly at 7:30am.

Why WiB Wednesday - Fill out this form to be featured on the Instagram for "Why WiB Wednesday"! We want to show off our members by sharing what they love most about being a part of WiB!

Women of Isenberg Application - Interested in being on the Women of Isenberg Planning Committee for the 2023 WoI Conference? Join the team and help plan the 10th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference that will be held on February 25, 2023.

The Women of Isenberg Planning Committee includes positions in Marketing and Communications, Operations and Event Management, Community Outreach, and Sponsorship and Finance. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your network, get hands-on experience in event planning, enhance your professional communication skills, and become involved in a renowned organization on campus. Please keep in mind that the time commitment of the team is extensive and roughly 10 hours a week during the summer and fall and picks up to 20-25 hours a week during Winter Break and until the 2023 Conference.

Applications will be open until March 27th. Apply here! Email the womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any questions regarding the team or application process.

Committee Sign-Ups and Reminders:

• Fundraising Committee - To sign up for the fundraising committee, click here! Please sign up to bake goodies for the bake sale tomorrow!

• Community Service Committee - Please sign up here for the community service committee! Our next meeting is TONIGHT, where we will be writing letters using The Letter Project!

• Marketing Committee - Sign up here for the marketing committee. Our next meeting will be on March 24th in Isenberg 106 at 7pm, where we will have a case study workshop!

Watch Monday's Meeting by Clicking Here

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

Additional Opportunities
Womxn of Color
There is an upcoming Isenberg event called Womxn of Color Survival Guide: Navigating Space, Place & Professionalism happening TONIGHT, March 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Flavin Auditorium (Room 137). This event provides a space to discuss how intersecting identities shape the experience of Womxn of Color at work. Tips will be provided on how to navigate and disrupt traditional notions of professionalism. Please click here to view panelists and register!

MAIF Applications
The Minuteman Alternative Investment Fund operates as one of Isenberg's three student-led investment groups, with an emphasis on a hedge fund style structure wherein there is both a Long/Short group and a Derivatives team. Students apply and interview into the fund primarily because they are looking to build skill sets and networks to later pursue careers within Investment Banking, Asset Managment, Private Equity, and Sales & Trading among other fields. There is a 100% placement rate on Wall Street for graduating seniors, and MAIF is opening up applications on 3/23, where they are looking for Freshman and Sophomores to apply for the Fall 2022 semester.

Applications are due by no later than 11:59 pm on April 6th. Application questions and attached case study can be found here. If you have trouble accessing the document please contact Maif.umass@gmail.com to be sent the application directly. Please note that Juniors and Seniors need not apply; if you are an upperclassman interested in one of Isenberg's three funds please contact MFIF and MEF leadership directly to discuss opportunities with them.

MAIF Public Pitch Event
As a means of giving the student body more familiarity with the fund MAIF is going to be hosting a public pitch event on April 7th from 6:30-8:00pm in ISOM N145. At this event we will discuss the fund, opportunities afforded to kids who gain entrance into the fund, and after the Long/Short Portfolio Manager pitches, the floor will open up to let attendees network with current fund members and enjoy refreshments. Dress code is Business Professional. MAIF is asking those that are interested in attending to RSVP here.

Smart Women Securities
On Friday, March 25th (3/25) SWS is hosting a virtual networking session with Goldman Sachs from 4-5pm EST. During this session, you will be able to hear the experiences and ask questions to current employers in different divisions across GS ranging from Investment Banking to Private Wealth Management. You will also learn more about the recruitment process for internships. Everyone should write at least 3 questions beforehand for the panelists. Dress code will be business casual. Below is the zoom meeting information for the event:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/93322484465
Meeting ID: 933 2248 4465

SWS is hosting an event on April 13th from 5:30 - 7:45 PM in Flavin Auditorium where they will have a screening of the documentary $AVVY and learn why it's critical for young women to understand and take control of their personal finances. Following the screening will be a live Q&A with Dean Anne Massey and the film's producer, Robin Hauser, which will be moderated by Smart Women Securities. Register here!

Women Entrepreneurship UMass
Women Entrepreneurship (WE) is a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship among young women and offers entrepreneurship programs at leading academic institutions. WE UMass meets weekly on Wednesdays at 8 PM over Zoom. Our meetings feature entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in a variety of industries that speak to us about building a personal brand, marketing and fundraising for a business, or sharing their stories. This semester you can look forward to three different panels on Food Tech, BioTech, and Fashion. To learn more, please sign up for their email list here.

Importance of Socializing

By: Hailley Wilson

As college students, we have high expectations of how we operate in our day-to-day lives. University should come first but I believe socializing should come second. Socializing is a necessity for the average college student. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, connecting to those around you will often improve your daily life. College is full of challenges and there is no better way to combat and celebrate tackling them than with friends. Although, friends are not the only way to socialize. My favorite way to connect with others is through compliments! There is no better feeling than validation on a cute shirt, your hair, or even a speech you just gave! Connecting with others is a great way to change your day around!

Friendships offer a variety of ways to improve our lives. In fact, friends can be a great stress reliever. If you are worried about an upcoming test or a paper worth half of your grade you should connect with the people surrounding you! Friendships are there for you to lean on when life gets tough! Have a friend quiz you with your note cards or have them provide feedback on your writing! I know when I doubt my abilities, I count on my roommate to assure me when it comes to schoolwork.

Not only are friendships a stress reliever but they help combat loneliness! If schoolwork has taken over your life, take a break. If you find yourself in a routine that leaves you not communicating with others from sunup to sundown, fix it. Make time in your schedule to see a friend, go to a club, or go to an event your major has! Surround yourself with people who will renew your energy. Speak to someone new at one of these events or catch up with an old friend. Talking, even small talk, will make you feel more connected to the people around you. I know every Tuesday a group of friends and I meet at a dining hall to catch up on each other's lives. It is only an hour of my day, but it makes my week!

A majority of college students find themselves feeling lost and unsure of their path. Maybe you are confused about your life choices. Is my major right for me? Am I capable in my work? And many more questions we all ask ourselves, but socialization will help! Talk to a friend and listen to their advice. Listen to how they found their path and how they may be feeling. Maybe talking aloud to a trusted friend might just give you the confidence you needed!

Breaking the Norm

By: Lauren Trongone

It’s 1:26 am and I’m currently sitting in a sleepy little airport in Portland, Oregon. For spring break this year my friends and I decided to head to the other side of the country to explore the city, coast, and inland forests of Oregon. Waiting in this airport for my redeye flight home I am leaving this trip feeling more fulfilled than I've felt in a long time. I’ve seen the most beautiful sights and learned a tremendous amount about the vast world out there beyond the tiny town where I'm from. My break was replete with waterfalls, rolling green fields, moss-covered trees, sea stacks, caves, and even a yurt. Not exactly the typical “spring break” experience that comes to mind at a Florida resort with clubs, tanning, and bikinis. Yet, I would not trade my trip for the world. In no way shape or form did I feel as though I missed out on anything. 

Reflecting on this only bolstered how I was feeling about a recent realization I had already made in regards to how I want to live my life, and that is this: do what makes you happy and fulfills you even if it’s not what everyone else is doing. This mentality can be applied to literally anything in life. For example, as a college kid living on campus, I feel like there’s a ton of pressure placed on going out every Thursday through Saturday night. If that’s what makes you happy then that’s totally awesome! However, that is not usually what I find to be the case. I've talked to quite a few people who say they hate going out to frats because that scene gets old quickly, but they still force themselves into going anyway since it’s what everyone else is doing. If you ask me, there’s no shame in staying in or just doing something smaller with your friend group instead. Often, those times are so much more fun and fulfilling when you get to have a meaningful conversation with a close friend or be in the good company of people you actually know. 

Another enactment of this principle could be taking part in an extracurricular activity that has grown to be overwhelmingly demanding to the point where it becomes a constant energy drainer. In this situation, you feel an obligation to remain suffering in this endeavor because you see everybody else who is similarly in this said organization staying put. Everyone around you pressures you into this distorted mindset of needing this particular extracurricular activity to be successful in life. We get sucked into believing that there is only one right way to do things otherwise if we don't do it this one way then we are doomed. This is never the case though. In this day in age, I understand how we overthink ourselves to reach that kind of breaking point. I have been guilty of having these same thoughts plenty of times. It's all about the comparison game and trying to model ourselves completely off of how others look, think, and act. At the end of the day, we need to ultimately do what makes us happy. So, this is a kind reminder to evaluate: do you feel fulfilled in your own life? Really think about if there's a relationship or job or anything else where the bad has begun to outweigh the good. Everyone deserves to be happy andget the absolute most out of their life. That said, if you are feeling unhappy, there is no shame inmaking a change or doing something differently from others around you. Do something today because it's what YOU want to do. Not because others are doing it or because it is what isexpected of you. We are all worthy of that much.

Anti Gaslight, Gatekeep, and Girlboss Culture Tomorrow!

Happy Sunday!

We hope you all had an amazing Spring Break and are ready to get back into the grind!

Tomorrow, Monday, March 21st, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), our Vice President, Laura Balinski, will be addressing the "gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss" culture that has become popular over the last few years and how it still shows up in the business world today.

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

Fundraising Bake Sale - For our March fundraiser, WiB is holding a bake sale to raise money for the UMass Dance Marathon. The UMDM raises awareness and funds for local patients and families of Baystate Children's Hospital. The fundraiser will be held Thursday, March 24th at the Student Union from 1-3 PM.

We are looking for your help to donate some baked goods for the fundraiser or to help volunteer. To donate baked goods, please click here. To volunteer, please click here. If you are donating please provide your baked goods 30 minutes before the sale begins (12:30). More logistics are in the forms and feel free to reach out to our Co-Fundraising Directors Jenna (jecox@umass.edu) or Nikki (nfantoni@umass.edu) if you have any questions or need help getting your baked goods to the sale.

WiB Boston Networking Trip - More information about prep night and the day of will be emailed to those who have signed up so please be sure to check your email!

Why WiB Wednesday - Fill out this form to be featured on the Instagram for "Why WiB Wednesday"! We want to show off our members by sharing what they love most about being a part of WiB!

Women of Isenberg Application - Interested in being on the Women of Isenberg Planning Committee for the 2023 WoI Conference? Join the team and help plan the 10th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference that will be held on February 25, 2023.

The Women of Isenberg Planning Committee includes positions in Marketing and Communications, Operations and Event Management, Community Outreach, and Sponsorship and Finance. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your network, get hands-on experience in event planning, enhance your professional communication skills, and become involved in a renowned organization on campus. Please keep in mind that the time commitment of the team is extensive and roughly 10 hours a week during the summer and fall and picks up to 20-25 hours a week during Winter Break and until the 2023 Conference.

Applications will be open until March 27th. Apply here! Email the womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any questions regarding the team or application process.

Committee Sign-Ups and Reminders:

• Fundraising Committee - To sign up for the fundraising committee, click here! The next meeting will take place after break.

• Community Service Committee - Please sign up here for the community service committee! Our next meeting will be after Spring Break.

• Marketing Committee - Sign up here for the marketing committee. Our next meeting will be on March 24th in Isenberg 106 at 7pm, where we will be presenting on small business advertising!

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

Additional Opportunities

Womxn of Color
There is an upcoming Isenberg event called Womxn of Color Survival Guide: Navigating Space, Place & Professionalism happening on March 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Flavin Auditorium (Room 137). This event provides a space to discuss how intersecting identities shape the experience of Womxn of Color at work. Tips will be provided on how to navigate and disrupt traditional notions of professionalism. Please click here to view panelists and register!

John Hancock Virtual Career Fairs
John Hancock is hosting a virtual career fair on March 23rd. They will be discussing their internship opportunities in addition to their full-time post-graduate opportunities as well. Please see this graphic for more information.

Smart Women Securities
SWS is hosting an event on April 13th from 5:30 - 7:45 PM in Flavin Auditorium where they will have a screening of the documentary $AVVY and learn why it's critical for young women to understand and take control of their personal finances. Following the screening will be a live Q&A with Dean Anne Massey and the film's producer, Robin Hauser, which will be moderated by Smart Women Securities. Register here!

Women Entrepreneurship UMass
Women Entrepreneurship (WE) is a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship among young women and offers entrepreneurship programs at leading academic institutions. WE UMass meets weekly on Wednesdays at 8 PM over Zoom. Our meetings feature entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in a variety of industries that speak to us about building a personal brand, marketing and fundraising for a business, or sharing their stories. This semester you can look forward to three different panels on Food Tech, BioTech, and Fashion. To learn more, please sign up for their email list here.

Anti Gaslight, Gatekeep, and Girlboss Culture Next Meeting!

Happy Wednesday!

We hope you are all having a fun and safe Spring Break!

Next Monday, March 21st, at 7pm in Isenberg 137 (Flavin Auditorium), our Vice President, Laura Balinski, will be addressing the "gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss" culture that has become popular over the last few years and how it still shows up in the business world today.

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

Fundraising Bake Sale - For our March fundraiser, WiB is holding a bake sale to raise money for the UMass Dance Marathon. The UMDM raises awareness and funds for local patients and families of Baystate Children's Hospital. The fundraiser will be held Thursday, March 24th at the Student Union from 1-3 PM.

We are looking for your help to donate some baked goods for the fundraiser or to help volunteer. To donate baked goods, please click here. To volunteer, please click here. If you are donating please provide your baked goods 30 minutes before the sale begins (12:30). More logistics are in the forms and feel free to reach out to our Co-Fundraising Directors Jenna (jecox@umass.edu) or Nikki (nfantoni@umass.edu) if you have any questions or need help getting your baked goods to the sale.

WiB Boston Networking Trip - As of right now, all spots are filled but please still sign up here to be put on the waitlist as we anticipate some people may drop out. More information has been emailed to those who have signed up so please be sure to check your email.

Why WiB Wednesday - Fill out this form to be featured on the Instagram for "Why WiB Wednesday"! We want to show off our members by sharing what they love most about being a part of WiB!

Women of Isenberg Application - Interested in being on the Women of Isenberg Planning Committee for the 2023 WoI Conference? Join the team and help plan the 10th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference that will be held on February 25, 2023.

The Women of Isenberg Planning Committee includes positions in Marketing and Communications, Operations and Event Management, Community Outreach, and Sponsorship and Finance. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your network, get hands-on experience in event planning, enhance your professional communication skills, and become involved in a renowned organization on campus. Please keep in mind that the time commitment of the team is extensive and roughly 10 hours a week during the summer and fall and picks up to 20-25 hours a week during Winter Break and until the 2023 Conference.

Applications will be open until March 27th. Apply here! Email the womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any questions regarding the team or application process.

Committee Sign-Ups and Reminders:

• Fundraising Committee - To sign up for the fundraising committee, click here! The next meeting will take place after break.

• Community Service Committee - Please sign up here for the community service committee! Our next meeting will be after Spring Break.

• Marketing Committee - Sign up here for the marketing committee. Our next meeting will be on March 24th in Isenberg 106 at 7pm, where we will be presenting on small business advertising!

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 Events Over Spring Break
The Career Hub and Mount Ida Campus in Newton, MA are hosting this event for UMass students over Spring Break TODAY, Wednesday, March 16th, between 3:00 - 7:30 PM. The first event is a Boston Area Employers Internship Fair where Boston area businesses across many industries are hiring Summer interns, Fall interns, and Co-ops. This event will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 PM on March 16th. For more information and to register, please click here.

Following the internship fair, there will be a Night of Connections: UMass students & Alumni Meet-up, which is an opportunity for students across all majors to meet up with UMass Amherst Alumni across 11 different industries. The alumni attending will be each representing specializations aligned with each of the Career Community Groups found on Connect UMass. To learn more about which Career Communities align best with your interests, sign up for Connect UMass and click "Groups" at the top of the page: connectumassalumni.com. For more information and to register, please click here - space is limited.

Womxn of Color
There is an upcoming Isenberg event called Womxn of Color Survival Guide: Navigating Space, Place & Professionalism happening on March 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Flavin Auditorium (Room 137). This event provides a space to discuss how intersecting identities shape the experience of Womxn of Color at work. Tips will be provided on how to navigate and disrupt traditional notions of professionalism. Please click here to view panelists and register!

John Hancock Virtual Career Fairs
John Hancock is hosting a virtual career fair on March 23rd. They will be discussing their internship opportunities in addition to their full-time post-graduate opportunities as well. Please see this graphic for more information.

Smart Women Securities
SWS is hosting an event on April 13th from 5:30 - 7:45 PM in Flavin Auditorium where they will have a screening of the documentary $AVVY and learn why it's critical for young women to understand and take control of their personal finances. Following the screening will be a live Q&A with Dean Anne Massey and the film's producer, Robin Hauser, which will be moderated by Smart Women Securities. Register here!

Women Entrepreneurship UMass
Women Entrepreneurship (WE) is a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship among young women and offers entrepreneurship programs at leading academic institutions. WE UMass meets weekly on Wednesdays at 8 PM over Zoom. Our meetings feature entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in a variety of industries that speak to us about building a personal brand, marketing and fundraising for a business, or sharing their stories. This semester you can look forward to three different panels on Food Tech, BioTech, and Fashion. To learn more, please sign up for their email list here.