Culture on Display: Significance of NMACC

April 7, 2023 Isenberg WiB

By: Uma Attreya

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) opened this past week in Mumbai, India, within the Jio World Centre. The center is named after the founder, Nita M Ambani, most commonly known as an Indian philanthropist. She founded the cultural center in hopes to showcase Indian arts and culture, and to me, she has succeeded. This center is a safe place to preserve Indian culture, with artifacts or costumes from famous Bollywood (the Hindi version of Hollywood) movies, as well as promoting new talent. The new talent has the space of a theater, an art house, and a pavilion, among other spaces to create either an intimate or expansive environment.

Hollywood stars such as Zendaya attended the opening of this culture center, wearing Indian cultural garments, like saris, or representing Indian designers. There is a picture of her with a famous Hindi actor, Shah Rukh Khan! Being able to see the culture I grew up with, Bollywood, mesh with the culture I have grown to love, Hollywood, was comforting. I feel as though the two sides of my identity, American and Indian, have been separate. This center was a way to equalize and merge the cultures, rather than making the South Asian culture seem more distant and unrelatable. It elevated South Asian culture to be one that is respected and admired, enough so that our celebrities from the western world would fly out.

I know I have been mentioning culture and art in India. If I were to describe every single act of culture or art, this piece would span the entire page, and then some. However, I did want to acknowledge a few. Carnatic singing and Bharatanatyam are two main forms of art being showcased, along with the instruments (such as a veena or sitar) accompanying such performances. There is also textile or fashion design, which I highly recommend looking into (Rahul Mishra has been amazing in the fashion game recently!). Just think of any type of creativity you see here, and then imagine that sort of creativity for the population of a billion people. Crazy, right?! It is hard to keep up with American pop culture, much less the culture of a country across continents and oceans, but if you are looking for vibrancy, and passion, I encourage you to explore the NMACC website and see where it takes you!

Overall, to all the Indian Americans out there, wondering when their culture would get a chance to shine or when they could, I would say the NMACC is their chance. Whether it be costumes from movies or the finest blossoming talents, this center, now open to the public, shows that India’s rich culture deserves to be on a pedestal and a global radar.

Next Week: Female Empowerment with Gina Zarcone!

April 5, 2023 Isenberg WiB

Happy Wednesday!

Thank you all for joining us in welcoming Veeva Systems this past Monday! We would like to thank campus recruiter, Tom Ferrer and recent UMass grad, Emily Kenyon, for providing their insight about building your personal brand through the prospective of a recruiter! We hope you enjoyed learning more about this point-of-view, and can apply some of the tools they shared during your future interviews. To learn more about Veeva Systems, specifically Generation Veeva, their recent graduate program, visit this link or connect with Tom! You can also check out their presentation, which contains more specific information and links.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 10th at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium and will be led by our fabulous Treasurer, Gina Zarcone! Gina's presentation will be focused on female empowerment, centered around the question: Can women have it all? She will be discussing the role of females in our predominantly male driven society in order to answer this question. This conversation will go hand in hand to the next episode of our "Out of Office (with WiB)" podcast which will be available next week. This meeting will be very powerful and informative, 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

2023-2024 E-Board Applications: E-Board applications for next year are still open! We encourage members who are dedicated to WiB, and willing to devote their time to contributing new ideas, to apply. Being a member of our executive board is a great opportunity to get more involved on campus, work with an incredible group of women, and make a difference in our club! All majors and grade levels are invited to apply. Position descriptions can be found at this link, and you can click here to apply. Applications will close on Friday, April 7th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Abbie and Laura, or the WiB Email.

WiB Merch: Our newly designed WiB Merch is still available! To check out our collection of sweatshirts, shorts and more, visit our online store here. Orders will be shipped in late-May, so we recommend you choose a delivery location that you will have access to after school ends as a precaution. Get your orders in soon, this store closes TONIGHT Wednesday, April 5th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, reach out to our Co-Marketing Directors (and amazing designers!) Emily and Claire.

K's Nutrition Fundraising Event: WiB will be hosting a K's Nutrition fundraising event on TOMORROW Thursday, April 6th from 7am to 4pm! Stop by K's Nutrition (377 College Street, Amherst) and mention WiB at checkout to support our club. Money raised from this event will go toward some of the fun activities we have planned for the end of the semester!

WiB x CMASS Friend Speed Dating: On Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm, WiB will be teaming up with the UMass Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS) to host a friend speed dating event! This event will be a fun way to meet other UMass students and expand your network in a casual environment. Students of all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. To learn more, fill out this interest form or reach out to our Director of DEI and Campus Outreach, Lisa Freeley!

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. Fill out this form if you are interested in bringing a baked good or tabling!

WiB Headshot Fundraiser: WiB will be hosting another headshot fundraiser this Spring! On Friday, April 14th from 2-4pm, stop by the Isenberg Hub to get a professional headshot taken by our fantastic Historian, Sophia Trischitta! The cost of this event is $5 per person. All UMass students are welcome to attend!

Committee/Program Reminders:

Community Service Committee: TONIGHT Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm (Isenberg 124): Bake Sale Planning and Virtual Card Making (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: Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm (Isenberg G27): Vision Boarding Night - please stay contact with your mentors/mentees!

Content Updates:

Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 8, "Q&A with Sophia (Sophia Lynne Photo)!!" co-hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle and our DEI and Campus Outreach Director Lisa Freeley, featuring our Historian and Blog Chair, Sophia Trischitta is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link!
Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "Top 10 UMass Dining Favorites" by our Historian and Blog Chair, Sophia Trischitta, 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 view our most recent meeting!

UMass Opportunities

Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group x Wells Fargo
The Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group (IUGC) is hosting a formal recruiting event with Wells Fargo on Wednesday, April 12th at 6pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 127). This event will be a great way to to learn about investment banking, sales and trading from Wells Fargo Managing Director, Frank L Van Buren. To register, click this link.

UMass Amherst Auxiliary Enterprises: The UMass Auxiliary Enterprises (AE) is currently accepting applications for their Summer AE Marketing Internship! This opportunity is designed for students who have a passion for UMass and the award-winning services offered. Students interested in gaining valuable, hands-on marketing experience are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on Friday, May 5th at 11:59pm. Click this link for more information.

UMass Student Honors Thesis Survey: Victoria Silva, a UMass senior Finance major and Sociology minor, is conducting research for her honors thesis! She is looking for current undergraduate students to fill out this short survey about college student's perceptions of the US's performance.

Additional Opportunities

LifePods
Life Pods, a company that focuses on creating a community of recent college grads to make the transition into "adulthood" less lonely, is currently hiring! LifePods runs local meetups, forums, and adulting seminars, like how to budget and how to make friends in a new city. They are currently looking to add 2 paid interns to their team from UMass to help spread the word on campus. Interested students can email your resume to LifePods.

UPenn x Capital One
Consult for America at the University of Pennsylvania is partnering with Capital One’s Corporate Strategy and Business Analyst programs to host a nationwide business case competition. The case competition will take place virtually from April 13th to April 22nd. All undergraduate students may enter in teams of 3-5, and there are cash prizes of up to $8750 available. During the competition, there will be numerous opportunities for students to learn more about Capital One. More information can be found here. If you are interested in participating, please register here by Saturday, April 8th at 11:59pm.

Tomorrow: Personal Branding with Veeva Systems!

April 2, 2023 Isenberg WiB

Happy Sunday!

We hope you all are enjoying your weekend! This past Friday, we held our annual Boston Networking Trip, which was a huge success. Thank you to our amazing Co-Directors of Professional Events, Abbey, Bella and Grace, for all their hard work planning this event! Photos can be found here.

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 3rd at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. We will be joined by Veeva Systems, who will be sharing their Personal Branding presentation, followed by an information session about the company! Veeva Systems is a software company that creates cloud software for pharmaceutical, biotech, consumer goods, chemical, and cosmetic industries. This meeting will be a great opportunity to learn more about building your personal brand from the prospective of a corporate company, and learn more about the growing software industry!

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

2023-2024 E-Board Applications: E-Board applications for next year are officially open! We encourage members who are dedicated to WiB, and willing to devote their time to contributing new ideas, to apply. Being a member of our executive board is a great opportunity to get more involved on campus, work with an incredible group of women, and make a difference in our club! All majors and grade levels are invited to apply. Position descriptions can be found at this link, and you can click here to apply. Applications will close on Friday, April 7th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Abbie and Laura, or the WiB Email.

WiB Merch: Our newly designed WiB Merch is now available! To check out our collection of sweatshirts, shorts and more, visit our online store here. Orders will be shipped in late-May, so we recommend you choose a delivery location that you will have access to after school ends as a precaution. Get your orders in soon, this store closes on Wednesday, April 5th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, reach out to our Co-Marketing Directors (and amazing designers!) Emily and Claire.

K's Nutrition Fundraising Event: WiB will be hosting a K's Nutrition fundraising event on Thursday, April 6th from 7am to 4pm! Stop by K's Nutrition (377 College Street, Amherst) and mention WiB at checkout to support our club. Money raised from this event will go toward some of the fun activities we have planned for the end of the semester!

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!

WiB Headshot Fundraiser: WiB will be hosting another headshot fundraiser this Spring! On Friday, April 14th from 2-4pm, stop by the Isenberg Hub to get a professional headshot taken by our fantastic Historian, Sophia Trischitta! The cost of this event is $5 per person. All UMass students are welcome to attend!

Committee/Program Reminders:

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!
Marketing Committee: Wednesday, April 12th at 7pm (Isenberg 118) (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)
Peer Mentorship Program: Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm (Isenberg G27): Vision Boarding Night - 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

Additional Opportunities

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.

LifePods
Life Pods, a company that focuses on creating a community of recent college grads to make the transition into "adulthood" less lonely, is currently hiring! LifePods runs local meetups, forums, and adulting seminars, like how to budget and how to make friends in a new city. They are currently looking to add 2 paid interns to their team from UMass to help spread the word on campus. Interested students can email your resume to LifePods.

UPenn x Capital One
Consult for America at the University of Pennsylvania is partnering with Capital One’s Corporate Strategy and Business Analyst programs to host a nationwide business case competition. The case competition will take place virtually from April 13th to April 22nd. All undergraduate students may enter in teams of 3-5, and there are cash prizes of up to $8750 available. During the competition, there will be numerous opportunities for students to learn more about Capital One. More information can be found here. If you are interested in participating, please register here by Saturday, April 8th at 11:59pm.

Top 7 UMass Dining Favorites

April 1, 2023 Isenberg WiB

By: Sophia Trischitta

After almost four semesters on campus here at UMass, I have learned a thing or two about the best vs worst places to eat, as well as other factors such as price, distance, atmosphere and more! I will be sharing 7 of my all time favorite meals!

1) First up, we have the one and only, the chicken quesadilla from Roots Cafe in Honors College. Absolutely no words for this one. I was baffled when it was only $8 too! They have other options as well including buffalo and barbeque chicken that I have yet to try, but I can confirm that the chicken quesadilla is chef's kiss. They use a crispy chicken instead of grilled which I really think tops the whole thing off. They have a whole topping bar where you can get unlimited sour cream and salsa, guacamole as per requested, and so much more! I swear if I lived in the honors college I would be here everyday.

2) Next, my favorite breakfast meal here is omelet from Hamp. I just recently started getting these this past semester and cannot believe I haven't tried one sooner. There are so many topping options including sausage, chicken, broccoli, peppers, spinach, onions, tomatoes and probably like 10 more that I haven't tried! I personally get sausage, broccoli and spinach with egg whites and cheese and it really is just the best start to my morning. I like to pair it with some fruit or a croissant after a workout and it gets me energized for the rest of the day!

3) If you are a coffee lover like me, then Peet’s or Carney are my absolute favorites. Peet’s is in the ILC and recently their hours have been all over the place so I havent had it in a while. However, Carney in the Isenberg Hub is a reliable source. I tend to go for either a caramel latte or macchiato but they have so many more options. They also have baked goods, sandwiches, soups, and much more! You will find me running there after class probably every day.

4) I don't know about you but I am a big chipotle girl. So when I went to Blue Wall and found Tamales I was so excited to try it. I love getting their bowls with chicken, rice, pico, corn, lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Occasionally I will get the chips on the side and obviously use each chip for every. single. bite. A cheaper alternative to Tamales is when Hamp has tacos for dinner. I make just about the exact same bowl with the hard shells on the side (for chips duh) and it's amazing!!

5) Next up, we have the deli sandwiches/wraps from Berk. I have been getting them since freshman year and they are perfect for lunch. They have so many meat and cheese options, and ofcourse all the toppings to finish off your sandwich or wrap. I get a turkey and cheese sandwich on a Kaiser roll, with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo. My absolute go-to! I dont get mine toasted but I have heard from so many people that it makes the sandwich ten times better. Of course I always get chips on the side and put them in my sandwich for a little crunch. Wow, I'm hungry.

6) Another Blue Wall find is a salad from Green Fields. Yes, the line is always insanely long and sometimes I don't even have time in between classes to wait in it, but it is so worth it. It is basically just a salad bar with a create your own option or a pre made option. I have heard amazing things about the Southwestern salad. I always make my own with greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, carrots, cheese, CRISPY chicken, and the blueberry dressing. It is definitely worth the wait!

7) Lastly, we have my newest find. It is the spinach and feta flatbread from Argo Tea. I just recently found it during finals week of this past semester, and it is so good for lunch! They toast it up, make it crispy and warm, and taste exactly like the Starbucks flatbread!

That's all I've got for now! I hope that all of you try these out and enjoy them just as much as I do!

Next Week: Personal Branding with Veeva Systems!

March 29, 2023 Isenberg WiB

Happy Wednesday!

Thank you all for joining us at our Monday meeting! We hope you all enjoyed hearing from some of our amazing Isenberg female professors as much as we did. We would like to extend a thank you to our panelists, Kerri Bohonowicz, Michele Burch, Sara Smiarowski and Allison Werder for sharing their stories, offering advice and bringing the energy to our panel! We are so grateful to be surrounded by so many empowering women here at UMass, and we are glad we were able to highlight a few of them to close out our Women's History Month celebrations.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 3rd at 7pm in Mahar Auditorium. We will be joined by Veeva Systems, who will be sharing their Personal Branding presentation, followed by an information session about the company! Veeva Systems is a software company that creates cloud software for pharmaceutical, biotech, consumer goods, chemical, and cosmetic industries. This meeting will be a great opportunity to learn more about building your personal brand from the prospective of a corporate company, and learn more about the growing software industry!

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

WiB Merch: Our newly designed WiB Merch is now available! To check out our collection of sweatshirts, shorts and more, visit our online store here. Orders will be shipped in late-May, so we recommend you choose a delivery location that you will have access to after school ends as a precaution. Get your orders in soon, this store closes on Wednesday, April 5th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, reach out to our Co-Marketing Directors (and amazing designers!) Emily and Claire.

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!

K's Nutrition Fundraising Event: WiB will be hosting a K's Nutrition fundraising event on Thursday, April 6th! Money raised from this event will go toward some of the fun activities we have planned for the end of the semester. Please keep an eye out for a flyer in our emails that you will present at checkout!

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!

"Pie an I" Fundraiser: WiB will be joining the Isenberg Senior Gift Committee for their Pie an I fundraiser! On Wednesday, April 19th from 10am to 4pm, stop by the Isenberg Courtyard to pie some of your favorite WiB members for a great cause. Pies will be $10, which will support WiB and the Isenberg community, and get you a T-shirt (seniors will also receive their Isenberg graduation cord)!

Committee/Program Reminders:

Marketing Committee: TONIGHT Wednesday, March 29th at 7pm (Isenberg 118): Marketing Campaign Workshop (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 (Isenberg G27): Vision Boarding Night - 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.

Click below to watch our most recent meeting!

UMass Opportunities

UMass Smart Women Securities
UMass Smart Women Securities (SWS) is hosting a virtual information session with Goldman Sachs TONIGHT 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 TONIGHT 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.

Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group
Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group (IUCG) is hosting a Consulting Academy this Spring! This opportunity will be made up of 5 total workshops, focused on raising awareness among students about consulting, why it is an exciting career path and how to begin and succeed in a career in consulting from UMass. The Consulting Academy starts on Monday, April 3 and will meet at 7pm on Mondays in N145. Registration closes Friday, March 31st at 11:59pm. To sign up, click here.

Additional Opportunities