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Upcoming Events
Speaker Events
Women in Business holds speaker meetings every second and fourth Wednesday as a way to educate and connect with our members. We bring in company representatives from the local business community to speak on topics pertinent to our undergraduates, such as proper business communication and attire, how to transition into the workforce, etc.
Networking Events
Each fall and spring we host our signature gathering, a networking event either on campus or at an off-site location where business professionals and undergraduates come together for a night of fun, food, and good conversation. The goal is to create lasting connections, not necessarily to find jobs. These events are sponsored by local companies in exchange for exposure and advertisement to the Women in Business members, as well as a significant portion of company representatives in attendance at the event location.
Social and Volunteer Events
In addition to the speaker events, Women in Business hosts at least one social event and one volunteer event per month. These events allow our members to casually network outside of the classroom environment. In the past, the social events included an evening at Dakota Jazz Club and an afternoon of volleyball and grilling. Examples of past volunteer events include Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, and the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. This year and into the future we look forward to expanding these events to be partnerships with corporations interested in being involved with our organization and in the community!
Past Events
WIB KICKOFF AT TERRITORIAL HALL
6:30-8:30, Territorial Hall
Come meet the WIB executive board members, eat some food, and find out how you can get involved in WIB.
Monday, September 14, 2009
WIB KICKOFF AT MIDDLEBROOK HALL
6:30-8:30, Middlebrook Hall
Come meet the WIB executive board members, eat some food, and find out how you can get involved in WIB.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
WIB COURTYARD KICKOFF
12-1, CSOM Courtyard
Come to WIB's first Wednesday event and enjoy some great food from Famous Daves. Come and see what WIB is all about!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
First WIB Speaker Meeting of the year!
12-1pm, HMH 1-105
Come listen to Linda Hall Keller, an accomplished executive and entrepreneur and enjoy some free lunch from Chipotle!
Linda's career has taken her from some of the most respected corporations in the Twin Cities to its most innovative start-up companies. She currently serves on three corporate boards, three non-profit boards, teaches part time in the Carlson School of Management at the U of M in the entrepreneurial studies department and serves as their Entrepreneur-in-Residence. She also currently serves as a consultant to Mayo Clinic and Children's HeartLink as well as other healthcare organizations.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Corepower Yoga Social Event
12:30 pm, Corepower Yoga in Stadium Village
Come to the first social event of the year at Corepower Yoga from some free yoga and brunch! The event will be Sunday, October 4th at 12:30 at Corepower Yoga in Stadium Village - meet inside the lobby. Email Mel at zoer0006@umn.edu with your name and grade if you are interested in attending. There are a limited number of spots, so sign up soon!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
WIB Buddies Event
9-10:30pm, Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown
Come meet your WiB Buddy! The first buddies event will be at Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown. You will be able to meet your buddies and other WIBers taking part in the program. WiB is providing fries for all the tables, so bring a little extra\ money for shakes or burgers! If you have any questions, contact Maddie at oneil261@umn.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Fall Networking Event
Registration starts at 5:30pm, Melting Pot (Downtown Minneapolis)
Dip into a decadent evening of gourmet tastes and stimulating conversation. "Kindle Connections" with over eighty business professionals and Women in Business undergraduates. Since the event is filling quickly, registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. You can fill out the form below and email it to Mackenzie at fletc103@umn.edu or bring it to the first WIB speaker meeting on Wednesday, September 30th. We will not have forms with us on Wednesday - you will need to print it off yourself. If you have any questions, email Mackenzie.
Fall Networking Event Sign-Up Sheet
Monday, October 12, 2009
Speaker Meeting!
12-1pm, HMH 1-111
This week, WIB is welcoming Ginny Morris, a third generation broadcaster. She is the current President of Hubbard Radio, a division of Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. You can download her bio below. There will be free Lucky Dragon served for lunch NOTE: room changed from the 1st meeting
Ginny Morris Speaker Bio
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Volunteer Event at the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities
TBA, Ronald McDonald House
We will be preparing a warm, homemade meal for the 48 families who live at the house. Get the chance to help out the surrounding community and meet some more wonderful members of our organizations. 24 volunteers are needed for 2 shifts (Top Chef-worthy cooking skills are not a prerequisite!). Sign up will start at the beginning of October!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Fall Alumni Event
5-7pm, Sally's Saloon and Eatery in Stadium Village
Come out to Sally's to connect with WIB alumni.We will provide appetizers, but you will pay for your own beverages. The dress code is any type of WIB attire! This event is invite only and is only open to returning WIB members and alumni. For more information or to register, contact Sammy at sites004@umn.edu. NOTE: you do not need to be 21 to attend.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Speaker Meeting!
Noon - 1 p.m., Hanson Hall Room 1-111
Our next speaker meeting features Heather Benson from Ameriprise Financial. She will be speaking about social media. In addition, Ameriprise Financial is sponsoring this week's lunch, provided by Pizza Luce. There will also be a prize drawing for girls who have been seen wearing their WIB shirts.
Hope to see you all there!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Volunteer Event at Women's Advocates
6 - 7:30 p.m., Women's Advocates
Women's Advocates is one of the options for WIB's charity that we will donate money to from our spring philanthropic event. We will be doing some arts and crafts with children. There are limited spots available, so email Carlye to sign up or with any questions.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Speaker Meeting
12 - 1p.m., Hanson 1-111
Join us for our next speaker meeting featuring Nazie Eftekhari. She is the founder and principal architect of HealthEZ and founder of The Araz Group, one of the first Preferred Provider Organizations in the country. In fact, the term PPO was coined to describe her innovation. She is a nationally recognized expert and innovator in health plan delivery. Her background includes over 20 years of health care experience focusing on networks, self-insured employers and technology development and implementation, as well as business experience building start-ups and managing operations. Ms. Eftekhari is a graduate of the London School of Economics, Master's in International Relations from University of Southern California and also holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota.
Ms. Eftekhari serves on the Board of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Carlson Business School of Management (University of Minnesota) and The Walker Art Center.
Food will provided from Pizza Hut pasta.