Event Archive

December 2011

12/7: Get Your Foot in the Door with the Big Four

GWWIB's 4th GBM


When: Wednesday, December 7th, from 7-8:30pm
Where: Duques 451

Big 4 panel with Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers: Listen to representatives from the Big 4 talk about how you can get your foot in the door as an intern and full-time employee. 


 
12/2: Deloitte Adopt-A-Family

Deloitte Adopt-A-Family Philanthropy Event


When: Friday, December 2nd, from 1-4:30pm
Where: Duques 451

GWWIB and Deloitte will be holding a philanthropy event! Drop-in anytime to wrap gifts to donate to the families that GWWIB is adopting and network with Deloitte!

 
12/1: Holiday Cookie Exchange

Holiday Cookie Exchange


When: Thursday, December 1st, form 7-8:30
Where: South 201

Join us for our annual Holiday Cookie Exchange! Get out your baking tools and bring your favorite batch of cookies for an evening of fun! Mix and mingle with GWWIB members and the Executive Board while munching on yummy treats.

 

November 2011

11/17-11/18: 7th Annual NY Trip

New York Trip


When: Thursday-Friday, November 17th-18th
Where: New York City

Thanks for attending the 7th annual NY Trip! GWWIB got the chance to meet and network with several companies and executives. While in New York, GWWIB members met the CEO of JCrew, Mickey Drexler, during their site visit, attended a presentation and networking lunch with Barclays, and enjoyed a networking dinner with UWIB, catered by Big Girls Small Kitchen!


 
11/10: NY Trip Workshop

NY Trip Workshop


When: Thursday, November 10, from 7-8:30pm
Where: Duques 453

There will be a MANDATORY NY TRIP Workshop for all women going on the NY Trip!

 


 
11/8: Ann Taylor & GWWIB: Fashion Professionalism


Ann Taylor & GWWIB Event

When: Tuesday, November 8, from 7pm-9pm
Where: Duques 451

Join Ann Taylor, GW Women in Business, and the F. David Fowler Career Center for an exclusive information session!

 


 
11/1: 3rd GBM: "Utilizing Social Media to Get the Job You Want"

GWWIB's 3rd GBM


When: Tuesday, November 1st, from 7-9pm
Where: Duques 320

Our 3rd GBM on "Utilizing Social Media to Get the Job You Want" will feature two social media experts from U.S. News and GW School of Business Career Center Advisors.

 


 

October 2011

10/26: JCrew Personal Shopper Event

JCrew Event for GWWIB


When: Wednesday, October 26th, from 6-9pm
Where: JCrew Georgetown

Special offers include 20% off purchases of $250 or more, and a "Wear to Work" presentation to help you dress for the professional world.

 


 
10/24 - 11/02: 8 Minute Campaign

8 Minute Campaign by GW SASA


When: October 24th - November 2nd

*GWWIB is proudly co-sponsoring the 8 Minute Campaign with GW Students Against Sexual Assault


 


 
10/16: NY Trip Resume Drop

Resume for the NY Trip Due!


GWWIB's annual New York Trip is on November 17th & 18th.

Resumes are due by midnight on October 16th.

 


 
10/10: Recruiter Ready Career Panel

First Recruiter Ready Career Panel Series

 

When: Monday, October 10, from 7-8:30pm

Where: Duques 650  

 

 

Learn how to prepare for interviews, meet and network with leaders, and launch your career!

 


September 2011


9/13: First GBM of the year!

First GBM of 2011-12 Year

 

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2011, 7 - 8pm

Where: Duques 451   

 

 

Our first GBM will feature:

Meeting the E-Board, Applications and Dues, Learning how you can become a part of the E-Board, and a  panel by Deloitte!

 

April 2011

4/28: Something Borrowed Screening  

Something Borrowed Screening 

GWWIB took a break from studying with a special pre-screening of Something Borrowed! The movie stars Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Krasinski and tickets were on us!

When: Thursday, April 28th @ 6:30pm

Where: Foggy Bottom Metro

 
4/20: An Evening with Christine Brown-Quinn, MBA '92, Author of "Step Aside Super Woman"  

An Evening with Christine Brown-Quinn

  • We had an interactive discussion on how things have changed for women combining an ambitious career with family life.
  • GWWIB learned how you don't have to be "Superwoman" any more, but you still have to work hard at both sides of life.
  • Christine gave advice that resonated with women of all ages and in every sector.

    • When: April 20, 2011 , 6-8 pm

    Where:  Duques Hall 453


    November 2010


    11/16: Last GBM of 2010  

    Final GBM of 2010 


    Where: Duques 453    

    When: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7pm


    Our final GBM will feature:


    •  The launch of The GWWIB | UWIB Young Professionals  Mentoring Program (YPMP)

    • A Panel entitled: What I Wish I Knew In College

    • Panelists will include young professionals and UWIB members who will be mentors in the YPMP, panelists names and titles will be released soon!

    • A special guest from BCBGeneration, who will be presenting job opportunities at BCBG as well as giving away free gifts to all who attend!


    Members - Don't forget to sign-up here to be matched with a mentor and take part in this unique & rewarding program.  
    11/11-11/12: 6th Annual New York Trip  

    Attention Members! The 2010 NYT Application can be found by clicking here. We are very much looking forward to taking 30 amazing women to New York and sharing this amazing opportunity with you! Here is a quote from a previous New York Trip participant:


    "GWWIB's New York Trip is the most unique & worthwhile opportunity I've had at GW. Whether you do or do not know what kind of business you are interested in, the New York Trip will make you feel very empowered as a woman with aspirations of entering the corporate world someday."

    -Merrill Calotta, NYT '09 & GWWIB's Marketing VP


    Application Due: Via Google Form, Oct. 22, 2010 by 8pm.

    Trip Dates: Nov. 11-12th


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    October 2010


    10/20 GBM: Green Business  

    2nd General Body Meeting &

    "Green" Business & You Presentation 


    Where: MC 307

    When: Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 7pm


    Site visits  for the

    6th Annual New York Trip will be released!


    Our panel & presentation,

    "Green" Business & You featured:

     

    -A Coca-Cola CAMPUS Presentation on sustainability & their workplace
    -3 Phenomenal Professors and a Special Guest from Eco Coach, Inc. and the Environmental Protection Agency (see list here)
    -Many thanks to Green GW for donating free reusable bags as giveaways for all who attended!
                  
    10/5 Study Abroad Panel  

    Our 2nd Annual Study Abroad Panel

    Where: Duques 453

    When: Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 6pm



    GWWIB members were able to listen about opportunities & experiences of studying abroad!


    Guess included: Erika Waxborn, Study Abroad Advisor in the GWSB Office of Undergraduate Business

    and our panelist / study locations:

    Tricia Reville, GWSB '11 (India)

    Rhea Sud, GWSB '11 (Paris)

    Becca Grad, GWSB '11 (Madrid)

    Liz McAleer, GWSB '11 (Paris)

    Rachel Grant, GWSB '11 (Hong Kong)


    Thank you to all of our panelists and guests, the event was very informative!

    September 2010


    9/17 Back 2 Business  

     GWWIB Attends Back 2 Business in Kogan Plaza with GWSB and GW UBA!

    (L->R, T->B) Executive Board members, Rhea Sud, Brooke James, Tiffany Lim, Ingrid Perez, Emily Payamps, and Tricia Reville, enjoying the sunny afternoon while tabling at B2B!

    On Friday, September 17, 2010, GWWIB Executive Board had a wonderful time getting to know other UBA affiliates as well as meeting everyone interested in joining GWWIB this year. Thank you to the Undergraduate Business Association for putting on such a great event! We can't wait to take part in Back 2 Business again next year!

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