WIB Event Archive
Archive of Women In Business (WIB) events.
2020-21 Events
Women in Business (WIB) Fall Welcome
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020
Noon – 1 p.m.
Join us via Zoom and meet the WIB leadership, learn about upcoming events, join our alumni network, and learn how to get WIB swag this semester.
“13th” Documentary Viewing Party
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020
6:30- 9 p.m.
Join WIB and BLinc. for a Zoom viewing party of ‘13th’, an Emmy-winning documentary by filmmaker Ava DuVernay that explores racial inequality in the U.S. prison system. The movie will be followed by a discussion led by Tara Hardison, Director of the Office of Student Engagement & Assessment, and Victoria Cabal, Director of the Office for Student Inclusion.
UPEP Book Club Sessions
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
Sept. 30, 2020 and Oct. 14, 2020
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Discussions facilitated by Dr. Erin Castro, Director of the Utah Prison Education Project.
Alumni Mentorships Panel Q&A
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
Noon-1 p.m.
Join our U Alumni Panel for a Q&A on how to find and approach a potential mentor, and learn how to cultivate an effective mentor-mentee relationship during any stage of your career. Speakers include:
- Heidi Woodbury, Vice President of University Advancement, former Assistant Dean of the David Eccles School of Business
- Jacki Zehner, Co-Founder of Women Moving Millions, Angel Investor, and former Goldman Sachs Partner
- Getzemani Pantoja, Compliance Specialist at SoFi, former Goldman Sachs Associate
Women Who Code Series
Join Women In Business (WIB) and the Student Engagement & Assessment (SEA) at the David Eccles School of Business for this four-part series for women to meet, build community, develop coding skills, and learn about careers in coding. Sessions below. Visit Eccles.link/WWC for more information and to register.
- Panel Discussion
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 | 12:15 -1:15 p.m. - Networking Session
Monday, Feb. 17, 2021 | 12:15 -1:15 p.m. - Skill-Building Session
Monday, Feb. 24, 2021 | 12:15 -1:15 p.m. - Technical Interviews
Monday, Mar. 3, 2021 | 12:15 -1:15 p.m.
Speaking Up for U
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
Noon – 1 p.m.
Join U of U alumna, Trina Eyring, EVP and Director of Talent Acquisition for Zions Bancorporation for a Q&A on Speaking Up for U. We will discuss salary negotiation and using your voice in the workplace.
WIB: Rivkin Center Workshop
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
12:15 p.m.
Join Women in Business (WIB) and the Rivkin Center for a workshop to learn about breast and ovarian health, and leave with the knowledge and confidence to be an advocate for your health! This workshop will be taught by a health educator and a breast/ ovarian cancer survivor. Attendees will learn about signs and symptoms, risk factors, screening recommendations, and much more. Link to attend at @wibuofu.
2019-20 Events
Women In Business & Spice Kitchen Incubator
April 15-16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
As part of our philanthropic initiatives, Women in Business will host Spice Kitchen Incubator food trucks on the Emma Eccles Jones Plaza. Spice Kitchen Incubator is a food business incubator focused on creating opportunities for refugees and disadvantaged individuals through the development of successful food businesses that preserve culinary traditions and share their talents with the Salt Lake City community. We are excited to support the entrepreneurs behind Hayat’s Grill, Jamaica’s Kitchen and Mother of All as they bring Afghani, Jamaican, and Sudanese food to campus.
February Empower Hour
Feb. 21
12:12- 1:15 p.m.
Join WIB on Feb. 21 for an exciting and eye-opening activity about our shared and unique experiences in the business school and our lives. So often we forget how much we all have in common – whether it’s passions, hardships, ideas, or curiosities. By doing this activity, we’re able to see all that we share without having to be too personal or vulnerable. Get moving and get to know what you have in common with those around you and how you can support your peers with this Empower Hour! Light snacks provided.
March Empower Hour – Invest Like A Woman
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
March 21
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Join WIB and Ann House, director of the Personal Money Management Center and certified financial counselor and educator, to learn the basics of investing because money is power! Investing may be the last thing you think of when swamped with college expenses, but even with a small amount of money, there are options to invest. This event is for female-identifying students interested in investing on a tight budget.
Dialoguing Across Differences & Women In Business
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Golf Clinic
April 18
5 – 6:30 p.m.
April 20
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Nibley Park Golf Course
Join Women in Business for our annual Women’s Golf Clinic! We will be partnering with Nibley Park Golf Course and teaching professional, Zachary Bowcut, to hold a two-day golf clinic. Learn the basics of the game so that you can be prepared for future business meetings and company retreats on the course! Please note that this event has a limited number of spots and these spots are first-come, first-served. This golf clinic is for female-identifying students only. All equipment is provided, and all costs are subsidized.
Start Smart: Salary Negotiation Workshop for Women
April 11
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
In partnership with the Personal Money Management Center (PMMC), Women in Business is pleased to host an AAUW Start Smart: Salary Negotiation Workshop. This research-based workshop is designed for female-identifying students who are approaching the job market and focuses on confidently negotiating salaries to ensure you earn the pay and benefits you deserve. Lunch provided.
A big thank you to the Parent Fund for their generous donation which has funded this workshop, including materials and lunch.