Models, Models!

Millions came and interviewed last night for the job of being a model in the date auction. It was a lot of fun listening to the crazy embarrassing moments and secret talents and perfect dates. We are confident we will have a wonderful array of models, judging by how hard it is choosing!

Some of us also got a chance to ask Mary and Bob (Dean of CSOM and another Admin) questions about the newest Carlson changes to curriculum, the new building and what it all means for incoming freshmen and seniors down the road.

Also, our speaker yesterday was interesting talking about Wells Fargo and the opportunities. Though Finance/Accounting is not really my thing, it was good to hear about the paths one can take when starting a new job. And hey, we can have families AND be business professionals! Who knew?!

Once again,
KelsE

The morning after Networking on Nicollet

After taking the bus downtown, some of us found the skywalks to be a quick way to the Hyatt.









Arriving shortly after 11:30, the networking had already begun, some mingling among men and women alike.





Heidi then stepped to the podium after everyone took their initial seats and welcomed us all.



Then, we got busy eating and networking!





I thought it was a great experience, especially as my first real networking event. I ended up talking about iron chopsticks with a woman from Carlson companies for a good twenty minutes, after finding out she had worked in South Korea! And the biggest thing I learned, as far as the college experience goes, is to STUDY ABROAD and take advantage of all the opportunities at Carlson and the U. I hope everyone else enjoyed themselves as much as I did, and let's just say that chocolate cake was fabulous. Way to go Hyatt! Oh, and a shout-out to Heidi's mom for the beautiful flowers and vases she contributed for the decor.

KelsE

So we are busy at work for our upcoming events-- so much going on! Our big networking event is this Friday, which should be a lot of fun... We are also in the process of planning our first ever Date Auction to benefit the Andrew and Abby Szott Foundation; check out www.szottfoundation.org for more info about the organization. Abby was a close friend of mine from home and I am really excited to be doing something to help her family's foundation... you should all come to the event! Look for more info about it coming up in March!

Keep it real homes :-)

Kelsey (Webster)

Women's Leadership Conference

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to volunteer at and attend the Women's Leadership Conference through WIB along with many of our members. What a great experience!

Being at the conference made me think about what presenter Anna Lloyd said on Wednesday: "You can't be what you don't see." For me, it felt a renewal of my passion and leadership to be surrounded by strong women in the corporate world for a day, a reminder of what I want to be.

The highlight of the event for me was a keynote by current CEO of the YWCA, Becky Roloff. While Becky loved her over 25 years in the corporate sector, she described her decision to join the YWCA as well as her fight to improve early childhood education in Minnesota. I also enjoyed trying to muddle my way through a seminar on planning for retirement (401K, Roth IRA, nest egg?) and lunch with women from Carlson Companies and Medtronic.

Movie Stars!

So, we're in the middle of a mock WIB executive board meeting....we're shooting a movie. It's for the "Price is Right" sponsored by Business Board on March 6th. Everyone should come! It's in 3M Auditorium at 7:00 pm. WIB will be on the big screen! If this doesn't show that WIB isn't just about speaker meetings, I don't know what will. Next step for WIB--Hollywood!