Tomorrow: Isenberg Female Professor Panel!

Happy Sunday! 

We hope you all had a successful first week back from Spring Break, and are enjoying your weekend! We would like to extend our congratulations to the Women of Isenberg (WOI) planning committee for putting on such a wonderful event this past Saturday! If you were able to attend this event, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday, March 27th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. To celebrate Women's History Month, we will be hosting a panel of female Isenberg professors! There will be professors from several Isenberg majors, and they will be discussing everything from their prior professional experience to their current involvement at Isenberg. This meeting will be a great way to learn more about different majors, and to get to know some of your favorite professors. These professors have some great advice to share, so we hope to see you there! 

We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98339046651 
Meeting ID: 983 3904 6651

Dance Marathon Fundraising: Fundraising for the UMass Dance Marathon has begun! The UMass Dance Marathon is an annual student-run event that raises money for children at Baystate Children's Hospital. Last year, WiB was a top fundraising team, raising over $10,000! Help us reach our goals again by clicking this link to donate or join our team! 

WiB Bake Sale: To help fundraise for the UMass Dance Marathon, WiB will be hosting a bake sale on Wednesday, April 12th from 10am to 2pm in the Isenberg Hub. Please keep an eye out for more information about this event! 

Committee/Program Reminders:

  • Marketing Committee: Wednesday, March 29th at 7pm (Isenberg 118): (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

  • Community Service Committee: Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm (Isenberg 124): Bake Sale Planning and Virtual Card Making (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!

  • Peer Mentorship Program: Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm (Location TBD): Please stay contact with your mentors/mentees!

Content Updates:

  • Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 7, "Home for the Holidays w/ Lisa" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring our DEI and Campus Outreach Director, Lisa Freeley is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link! 

  • Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "It's Not That Serious Babes: 3 Things That Won't Matter in 10 Minutes" by Olivia Cammalleri, at this link!


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. 

UMass Opportunities

UMass Smart Women Securities
UMass Smart Women Securities (SWS) invites students to join them in welcoming Julia Mines, a TEDx public speaking coach, who will be hosting a public speaking and confidence workshop  TONIGHT Sunday, March 26th at 6pm in Isenberg 108. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert with a wealth of knowledge and experience. If you are interested, you can find more information about Julia Mines here. 

SWS will also be hosting a virtual information session with Goldman Sachs on Wednesday, March 29th at 5:30pm. Students interested in learning more about private wealth management, global banking and asset management positions for Summer 2024 are invited to attend. To find the Zoom link and register, click this link. 

Isenberg School of Management
The Isenberg School of Management is co-sponsering a speaking event with award-winning author, professor and podcaster Tressie McMillan Cottom on Wednesday, March 29th at 6pm in the Student Union Ballroom. All students are welcome to attend this event that will explore the everyday culture of big ideas such as racism, sexism, inequality, and oppression. More information about this event, and how to register, can be found here. 

Additional Opportunities

Sysco Corporation
Sysco Corporation, a wholesale restaurant food distributer, invites students in their junior year to apply for their Sales Consultant Internship in Boston. They plan to conduct 15-minute virtual screenings with qualified students from 1-5pm on Wednesday, March 29th. If you are interested in this position, you can apply on Handshake here, and fill out this form. Sysco will also be hosting a virtual information on Tuesday, March 28th at 5pm, and more information will be available on Handshake. 

Bain & Company
Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm, invites students interested in learning more about their company to join their virtual Q&A session! This event will feature 5 Bain & Company partners who will share their experience to give viewers a glimpse into what a career in consulting looks like. This Q&A session will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:15pm, and a zoom link will be provided to students who register using this link. 

It's Not That Serious Babes: 3 Things That Won't Matter in 10 Minutes

By: Olivia Cammalleri

My dad had always told me about the “10-Minute Rule” when I was dealing with the stress of finding friends and the petty drama middle school and high school endured. This rule was ultimately a way to decide if something was worth your time stressing over by sitting with the “issue” for 10 minutes. In those 10 minutes, you would rethink what was happening and ultimately conclude if it was really that serious. And honestly, it rarely was. Through my journey using this rule, I have come up with 3 things that won't matter in 10 minutes hoping that it would show other people who relate that, It's Not That Serious Babes.

#1: That Boy/Girl Not Liking You Back

We are starting with a popular one, and if I'm gonna be honest this was the hardest one for me to overcome. So you met this person at a party, in class, or just through a friend. You tell your friends they are the ones, I mean, they are perfect. Perfect hair, perfect style, no issues at all really (even though this doesn't exist and if you do find one, no you didn't!). Then suddenly you catch wind that they Don't.Like.You.Back. The dreaded thought. You think your life is over, they left you on delivered, no worse, on OPEN!! Okay, calm down and let's take a look at the situation *cue the 10-minute timer*. For one, they aren't perfect. You come to realize that they are kind of bland, don't know how to hold a conversation, smell bad, or you really don't like their friends. You start to realize that you never really heard from them when you didn’t text first. You realize they just remind you of your ex. You realize you only like the idea of them or you just saw an opportunity for a relationship and took it. Ultimately, they aren't the ones and that’s okay! I mean your “one” won't be perfect either, but they will definitely feel the same way about you that you do them. So take a breath, it's okay. There are so many more people out there, more awkward dates, funny stories, and unfortunately heartbreaks to experience. Love is so prosperous and fun and will lead us to the right people. But for now, please save yourself the scrolling and stop checking if they viewed your insta story cause, It's Not That Serious Babes.

#2: You Missed the Huge Party

Tragedy has struck, you missed what seems to be the BEST party of the semester, no, year, because you had to go home for the weekend. Everyone is talking about how amazing the night was and all you can think about is the amount of FOMO you have. The night before you stayed up watching all the Snapchat videos of all your friends having a blast, while you sulked in your bed at home. Take a breath. We have all faced some sort of FOMO in our lives, and it does suck but let's look at this situation with clearer eyes. Yes, it was a fun party but I assure you that missing the party will not affect your life in any way. People had fun, but there are so many more parties to come. No, your friends didn't miraculously get closer from just ONE NIGHT and are suddenly not interested in you anymore. You have to remember that Snapchat stories are just the highlights of the night so it always looks way better on social media than it is in real life. So don't worry, you didn't miss out on the best night of your life. I mean, it's pretty sad if the best night of your life was a random, sweaty, frat party that happened to be on the weekend you were home. Next weekend is only 3 (if you partake in Thirsty Thursday) days away and you are going to go out with your friends and have a good time and realize that the “huge” party you missed was merely just another night out and was, Not That Serious Babes.  

#3: You failed That Test/Did Badly on an Assignment

So you have been studying for this test or doing this assignment for what seems like centuries. You completed all the right steps: planning, researching, drafting, revising, finalizing, etc. It's the day when it's due, or when you finally can have all your hard work pay off and you feel really good. You are confident that you will get the grade you want and believe you deserve. Two weeks later your friend from the class texts you asking what grade you got. Having no idea that the grades came out, you quickly open your browser and go to your class's grade book and…” I GOT A C!?”. Oh no. This can't be right. You had worked so hard on this assignment and were so confident. Yes, this feeling sucks especially cause your friend who did the assignment last minute got a B. You start to think of the worst things; “I'm gonna fail the class now”, “if that's my hardest work I can literally never get a better grade”, “my teacher hates me”, “everyone did better than me”, “I'm the dumbest in the class”. STOP! Trust me when I say that beating yourself up over something you really can't change is never a good idea. You can't change the grade you got, but, this isn't the end of your academic career. It's one test, one essay, and one assignment. Let's think. For one thing, you are not dumb. Everyone gets a bad grade, and it doesn't define your academic abilities. Your teacher doesn't hate you, they just felt like what you did for the assignment wasn't what they were looking for and that is okay. This doesn't mean all your work was for nothing. There are also so many ways to try and fix this situation. You should always ask your teacher for extra credit, and if they don't have any, you can ask to meet with them separately to see why you got the grade that you got. This will not only help you understand where you are faulted, but it will also show the teacher how much you care about the class and your work. From experience, it's never bad to be the teacher's pet. So don’t worry, you are going to grow from this. You will learn new ways to study that might work better for you and give you a better grade next time. This isn't the end all be all moment, there will be other assignments and tests to get your grade up so stop staring at the Moonami grade book, get yourself a sweet treat, and put it to the side because, in the grand scheme of things, It's Not That Serious Babes (and you definitely have work to do, so get a move on).

Next Week: Isenberg Female Professor Panel!

Happy Wednesday! 

Thank you all for joining us at our Monday meeting. We hope you all enjoyed hearing from our amazing Historian and Blog Chair, Sophia Trischitta! We would like to extend a special thank you to Sophia for sharing her experience turning her passion into a reality, and for offering advice on how others can do so as well. If you have any questions for Sophia, you can reach out to her via email. If you are interested in learning more about her photography business check out her website, Instagram, and her "Caught on Camera" podcast!  

It's also not to late to enter her giveaway! To enter to win a FREE photoshoot with Sophia, follow the instructions on this form by Saturday, March 25th at 11:59pm.

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 27th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. To celebrate Women's History Month, we will be hosting a panel of female Isenberg professors! There will be professors from several Isenberg majors, and they will be discussing everything from their prior professional experience to their current involvement at Isenberg. This meeting will be a great way to learn more about different majors, and to get to know some of your favorite professors. These professors have some great advice to share, so we hope to see you there! 

We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98339046651 
Meeting ID: 983 3904 6651

Dance Marathon Fundraising: Fundraising for the UMass Dance Marathon has begun! The UMass Dance Marathon is an annual student-run event that raises money for children at Baystate Children's Hospital. Last year, WiB was a top fundraising team, raising over $10,000! Help us reach our goals again by clicking this link to donate or join our team! 

WiB Bake Sale: To help fundraise for the UMass Dance Marathon, WiB will be hosting a bake sale on Wednesday, April 12th from 10am to 2pm in the Isenberg Hub. Please keep an eye out for more information about this event! 

Committee/Program Reminders:

  • Marketing Committee: Wednesday, March 29th at 7pm (Isenberg 118): (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

  • Community Service Committee: Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm (Isenberg 124): Bake Sale Planning and Virtual Card Making (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!

  • Peer Mentorship Program: Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm (Location TBD): Please stay contact with your mentors/mentees!

Content Updates:

  • Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 7, "Home for the Holidays w/ Lisa" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring our DEI and Campus Outreach Director, Lisa Freeley is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link! 

  • Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "5 Iconic Ads That Live in my Mind Rent Free" by our VP Rachael Doyle, at this link!


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. 
 

Click below to watch our most recent meeting!

UMass Opportunities

Women of Isenberg 
Registration for the 2023 Women of Isenberg (WOI) Conference is still open! We encourage all of our members to register to attend this incredible opportunity to learn from panel speakers, participate in networking workshops and much more. This event will take place at the Campus Center on Saturday, March 25th. To learn more and register, click here. WOI is offering a pizza party to the RSO on campus with the most sign-ups for the conference! If you are a member of WiB and have signed up to attend, please fill out this form so we can track our attendees. 

UMass Smart Women Securities
UMass Smart Women Securities (SWS) invites students to join them in welcoming Julia Mines, a TEDx public speaking coach, who will be hosting a public speaking and confidence workshop on Sunday, March 26th at 6pm in Isenberg 108. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert with a wealth of knowledge and experience. If you are interested, you can find more information about Julia Mines here. 

Isenberg School of Management
The Isenberg School of Management is co-sponsering a speaking event with award-winning author, professor and podcaster Tressie McMillan Cottom on Wednesday, March 29th at 6pm in the Student Union Ballroom. All students are welcome to attend this event that will explore the everyday culture of big ideas such as racism, sexism, inequality, and oppression. More information about this event, and how to register, can be found here. 

Additional Opportunities

Sysco Corporation
Sysco Corporation, a wholesale restaurant food distributer, invites students in their junior year to apply for their Sales Consultant Internship in Boston. They plan to conduct 15-minute virtual screenings with qualified students from 1-5pm on Wednesday, March 29th. If you are interested in this position, you can apply on Handshake here, and fill out this form. Sysco will also be hosting a virtual information on Tuesday, March 28th at 5pm, and more information will be available on Handshake. 

Young Startup Ventures
Young Startup Ventures is hosting their Emerging Tech Venture Summit in San Jose, CA from May 10th-11th. Students interested in entrepreneurship or startups are encouraged attend this event as either presenters or as volunteers. If you are a business owner seeking capital, you are invited to apply for the opportunity to present your business to an audience of venture capitalists and investors. The deadline to apply to present is Thursday, March 23rd, and more information can be found here. Students are also invited to participate as volunteers, who gain free access to this event, and have the opportunity to attend panels and presentations. More information about volunteering can be found here. 

Tomorrow: Turning Your Passion Into a Reality with Sophia Trischitta!

Happy Sunday! 

We hope you all had a lovely spring break, and are ready to get back into the swing of things! As a reminder, our next meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday, March 20th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium, and will be led by our Historian and Blog Chair, Sophia Trischitta! Sophia's presentation will be focused on how she turned her passion into a reality, and how you can too! She will be sharing her experience starting her own successful photography business, and offering advice on how to incorporate your passions into your career. She will also be offering a special giveaway at the end of the meeting, so we hope to see you there! 

We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98339046651 
Meeting ID: 983 3904 6651

Dance Marathon Fundraising: Fundraising for the UMass Dance Marathon has begun! The UMass Dance Marathon is an annual student-run event that raises money for children at Baystate Children's Hospital. Last year, WiB was a top fundraising team, raising over $10,000! Help us reach our goals again by clicking this link to donate or join our team! 

Committee/Program Reminders:

  • Community Service Committee: Wednesday, April 5th (Time and Location TBD): (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

  • Marketing Committee: Wednesday, April 12th at 7pm (Isenberg 118): (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

  • Peer Mentorship Program: Next Event TBD: Please stay contact with your mentors/mentees!

Content Updates:

  • Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 7, "Home for the Holidays w/ Lisa" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring our DEI and Campus Outreach Director, Lisa Freeley is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link! 

  • Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "5 Iconic Ads That Live in my Mind Rent Free" by our VP Rachael Doyle, at this link!


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. 
 

UMass Opportunities

Women of Isenberg 
Registration for the 2023 Women of Isenberg (WOI) Conference is still open! We encourage all of our members to register to attend this incredible opportunity to learn from panel speakers, participate in networking workshops and much more. This event will take place at the Campus Center on Saturday, March 25th. To learn more and register, click here. WOI is offering a pizza party to the RSO on campus with the most sign-ups for the conference! If you are a member of WiB and have signed up to attend, please fill out this form so we can track our attendees. 

UMass Smart Women Securities
UMass Smart Women Securities (SWS) invites students to join them in welcoming Julia Mines, a TEDx public speaking coach, who will be hosting a public speaking and confidence workshop on Sunday, March 26th at 6pm in Isenberg 108. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert with a wealth of knowledge and experience. If you are interested, you can find more information about Julia Mines here. 

Isenberg School of Management
The Isenberg School of Management is co-sponsering a speaking event with award-winning author, professor and podcaster Tressie McMillan Cottom on Wednesday March 29th at 6pm in the Student Union Ballroom. All students are welcome to attend this event that will explore the everyday culture of big ideas such as racism, sexism, inequality, and oppression. More information about this event, and how to register, can be found here. 

Additional Opportunities

Young Startup Ventures
Young Startup Ventures is hosting their Emerging Tech Venture Summit in San Jose, CA from May 10th-11th. Students interested in entrepreneurship or startups are encouraged attend this event as either presenters or as volunteers. If you are a business owner seeking capital, you are invited to apply for the opportunity to present your business to an audience of venture capitalists and investors. The deadline to apply to present is Thursday, March 23rd, and more information can be found here. Students are also invited to participate as volunteers, who gain free access to this event, and have the opportunity to attend panels and presentations. More information about volunteering can be found here. 

Next Week: Turning Your Passion Into a Reality with Sophia Trischitta!

Happy Wednesday! 

We hope you all are enjoying your spring break, and taking some time to relax! Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 20th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium, and will be led by our Historian and Blog Chair, Sophia Trischitta. Sophia's presentation will be focused on how she turned her passion into a reality, and how you can too! She will be sharing her experience starting her own successful photography business, and offering advice on how to incorporate your passions into both your career and your everyday life. She will also be offering a special giveaway at the end of the meeting, so we hope to see you there! 

We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98339046651 
Meeting ID: 983 3904 6651

Dance Marathon Fundraising: Fundraising for the UMass Dance Marathon has begun! The UMass Dance Marathon is an annual student-run event that raises money for children at Baystate Children's Hospital. Last year, WiB was a top fundraising team, raising over $10,000! Help us reach our goals again by clicking this link to donate or join our team! 
 

Content Updates:

  • Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 7, "Home for the Holidays w/ Lisa" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring our DEI and Campus Outreach Director, Lisa Freeley is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link! 

  • Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "5 Iconic Ads That Live in my Mind Rent Free" by our VP Rachael Doyle, at this link!


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.