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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Meet the Club Officers


If any of you have questions for our specific officers, please let them know.  They are a great resource for you.  Here is some information about them and their contact information:

Christie Foley, Club President
Christie Foley is a senior, finishing her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.  She has been a MUWIB club officer for the past three years and is passionate about helping women find their place in business and learn skills that will benefit them in every aspect of their lives.  Christie loves teaching and working with students and enjoys learning about personal/corporate accounting and improving business processes.  She currently works for IBC Advanced Technologies in American Fork, UT.

Aubri Robinson, Communications, Secretary
Aubri Robinson is a sophomore applying to the Marriott School of Management in the Strategy Emphasis this winter.  She has been working as a research assistant for a marketing professor for the past 8 months and finds consumer behavior fascinating!  Aubri has interned at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland for the World Wide Organization for Women and feels that women has a huge role to play in the world, especially in the business field.

Hannah Shaw, Marketing
Hannah Shaw is a general business major and serves our club through marketing.  She recently interned with a small consulting firm, Granada advisors, as well as the Client Division of Goldman Sachs (SLC).  She served as the Vice President of the Investment Banking Club as well as the Finance Society and is now on the MUSA Council. 

Paual Barrientos, Finance
Paula Barrientos is a senior in finance and manages the club finances.  She recently interned with PriceWaterhouse Coopers under the FSR Group (Financial Instruments, Structured Products, & Real Estate), and she is passionate about women in business.

Jaraka Hansen, Activities
Jaraka Hansen is a senior in OB/HR from Idaho Falls, Idaho.  She hopes to use her major and emphasis to eventually work in education administration.  In the future she plans to go on to receive a Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Public Policy.  Jaraka has been a club officer for two years and loves working with women in the Marriott School.

Katherine Ashby, Activities

Katherine is a junior in the ISYS program and interned at Walmart's Headquarters this past summer in their Information Systems Division. Additionally, she is on the Association for Information Systems Activities team, and last year she served as a VP for the BYU Marketing Association. She is an avid golfer and enjoys staying current in technology. She is looking forward to getting to know all of the Women in Business Club members.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Top Women-in-Business Bloggers

Tip of the Week: Be informed and stay informed about the business world and your place in it. 

If you're a woman considering business, these 50 blogs are a great way to become acquainted with some of the top women bloggers in various business careers.

Whether you're interested in marketing, PR, networking, technology, law, finance, international business, work-from-home alternatives, or politics affection women, these blogs are an excellent resource:



Thursday, September 22, 2011

Tip of the Week: Fashion & Business Body Language


Our tip of the week for you addresses how to dress for success in the business world as a woman.  As we begin applying for jobs and placing ourselves in the work force, it's important to know what to wear and how to look professional.  Follow the link below to find advice on some do’s and don'ts of business fashion. 


Also, body language can be crucial in business encounters.  Check out the link below to evaluate the image you portray in the workplace:



Saturday, September 17, 2011

100 Most Powerful Women

Forbes recently released a list of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the world.  The list includes a lot of influential and interesting women like Sheryl Sandberg and Melinda Gates.
#5: Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO
#6: Melinda Gates, Non Profit
Read their stories here: 100 Most Powerful Women (Forbes)

Also check out another related article:

The Most Powerful Women in Technology

Thursday, September 8, 2011

The September Schedule

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and showed interest in our club during Rush Week and the Involvapalooza this past week!  Those of you who left your email addresses with us will receive more club information soon.

Just to follow up on some things going on, if you're interested in joining the club, please come to our Opening Social on September 19th from 5:00-6:00 PM in W408/410 in the Tanner Building.  It will be a wonderful opportunity to hear about women's place in business and learn more about the club.  Plus there will be refreshments and opportunities to network and meet awesome women!

Also, mark your calendars, because on September 29th, we have representatives from Wal-Mart including Gary Severson speaking to us about opportunities specifically for women!  (More information about this event coming soon.)

If you are interested in the Women in Business Conference on October 29th, find out more and register at www.marriottschool.byu.edu/conferences/wibc  This event will include fabulous speakers, workshops, and a case study.  Don't miss this!

Questions?  Contact undergradwib@gmail.com

Saturday, September 3, 2011

A New Year for MUWIB

Welcome back to another great year at BYU!  Our new team of officers is busy planning a great semester for women in business.  We are taking on new challenges and working hard to make MUWIB better than ever.  We hope you'll consider joining us this year as we help attract more women toward business educations, enhance the experiences of women in the Marriott School, and assist in placing women in rewarding careers.  Some of our events for this semester include:
  • Opening Social with speaker, Kristen McGregor
  • Women in Business Dinner featuring local and national employers
  • Recruiting and Information Session with CIO's from Wal-Mart, Boeing, and Johnson & Johnson
  • Student-to-Student Mentor Program
We would love to have any women interested in business as a part of our organization.  All business majors, minors, and pre-management students are welcome.  Come learn about opportunities for women and interact with other spectacular women in business.  

Christie Foley
MUWIB President
undergradwib@gmail.com

Register at http://clubs.byu.edu/home.
Opening Social September 19, 2011 @ 5:00 PM in W408/410

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