Upcoming Events
From general body meetings to special networking opportunities and social gatherings, check this page for all of our upcoming events!
Kimberly-Clark General Meeting
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Kimberly-Clark
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. BLC Room A009 Our last general meeting this semester is with Kimberly-Clark! Join us to learn more about the company's opportunities and to network with their representatives. Remember in order to maintain active member status, you must attend 2 General Meetings & 1 Social! |
Pumpkin Carving Social
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Pumpkin Carving Social
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Herty Field There’s nothing more festive this time of year than carving pumpkins, so come join us Wednesday, October 9th on Herty Field! Pumpkins & tools will be provided so just bring yourself & your creative carving skills. Dress is casual and we will be serving Zombie donuts! *All members are required to attend 2 meetings and 1 social per semester! |
Past Events
Credera Information Session
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Credera Information Session
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Coverdell Auditorium WIB, SHPE, ASME, and Data Dawgs will be hosting Credera, a management and IT consulting firm, this Wednesday, October 3rd from 7:15 to 8:15pm in Coverdell Auditorium. This will be an interactive webinar that focuses on improving interview skills, as well as an information session about the company and the positions they are currently hiring for. Dress is casual. |
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Bank of America Networking Reception
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Bank of America Networking Reception
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. BLC Room A009 Our second networking event of the year is with Bank of America on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:30-7:30pm in Stelling Study (BLC A009). This will be a great way to get to know representatives from BoA, so come ready to mingle! This event will count as a social credit, which is a requirement of becoming an active member. Dress is business casual. |
Annual Big 4 Networking Event
Big 4 Networking Event
Thursday, September 19th, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Live Wire Athens
We're teaming up with Women in Economics, Women in Technology, and Women in Finance to host The Big 4 Networking Event on September 19th from 6:00-8:30pm at Live Wire Athens. This will be a great opportunity to speak with representatives from Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC, as well as to get to know other women in Terry.
Dress is business casual.
Thursday, September 19th, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Live Wire Athens
We're teaming up with Women in Economics, Women in Technology, and Women in Finance to host The Big 4 Networking Event on September 19th from 6:00-8:30pm at Live Wire Athens. This will be a great opportunity to speak with representatives from Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC, as well as to get to know other women in Terry.
Dress is business casual.
Amazon General Meeting
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Amazon General Meeting
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Women in Business is hosting a general meeting with Amazon! Join us to learn more about the company's opportunities and to network with their representatives. Dress is business casual and food will be provided! |
Insight Sourcing: Negotiating 101
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Insight Sourcing Group General Meeting
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Join us for our meeting with Insight Sourcing Group where they will teach us how to negotiate like a pro! Learn more about the business and network with the company's representatives. Dress is business casual and food will be provided! |
Mellow Mushroom Social
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Pizza Social
Sunday, September 8th, 2019 6:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Mellow Mushroom Our FIRST social of the semester will be on Sunday, September 8th where we will be enjoying pizza at Mellow Mushroom! *All members are required to attend 2 meetings and 1 social per semester! |
Georgia Pacific: Intern & Interviewing Advice
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Georgia Pacific General Meeting
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Georgia Pacific will be here with their best intern and interviewing advice! Come on out to learn more about the business and network with the company's representatives. Dress is business casual and food will be provided! |
Protiviti: Business 101
Protiviti General Meeting
Wednesday, August 28th, 2019
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
BLC Room A009
Join us for the first meeting of the year! We will be hosting Protiviti this Wednesday, August 28th from 6:30-7:45pm in BLC Room A009. They will be speaking about Business 101s and sharing valuable information about the business world. Dress is business casual and food will be provided.
Wednesday, August 28th, 2019
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
BLC Room A009
Join us for the first meeting of the year! We will be hosting Protiviti this Wednesday, August 28th from 6:30-7:45pm in BLC Room A009. They will be speaking about Business 101s and sharing valuable information about the business world. Dress is business casual and food will be provided.
Terry Women's Initiative and Women in Business Golf and Networking Social
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Golf Clinic and Networking Social Friday, April 19th, 2019 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Road Women in Business is proud to co-host this years Golf Clinic and Networking Social with the Terry Women's Initiative! All Terry alumnae, students, and supporters are encourage to come. A dinner will be served after the golfing clinic in the UGA Clubhouse. *Spots limited, RSVP HERE. |
Final Cooking Social
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Final Cooking Social Tuesday, April 23, 2019 5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. UGA Nutrition Kitchen in the UGA Health Center Join us for our next social!! We will be meeting at the UGA Health Center to cook a delicious meal and get to know each other! Spots are limited, RSVP HERE! We cannot wait to see you there! **All member are required to attend 1 social and 2 meetings per semester. |
Textron General Meeting
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Textron General Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Save the date for our last general meeting of the semester! We will be hosting Textron next Wednesday, April 24th from 6:30-7:45pm. Remember attendance at 2 general meetings and 1 social is required to reach active member status for the semester! Dress is business casual and light dinner will be provided. |
Intern Panel
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Intern Panel Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6:30-7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Come out for our meeting this Wednesday, April 10th where we will be hosting an Intern Panel with Grant Thornton. Moore Colson, and Elliott Davis! These accounting firms are excited to share their valuable tips and tricks of how to excel at your next internship! They are all full time employees who recently interned at the firms and will be discussing how to successfully transition from intern to full time. Dress is business casual and a light dinner will be provided. Can't wait to see you all there! |
Yoga Social
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Yoga Social Friday, April 5, 2019 3:00 p.m. Georgia Botanical Gardens Come relax with Women in Business at our next social! Our fabulous VP of Finance, Ali Ramirez, will be leading us in a yoga class in the beautiful Botanical Gardens. All experience levels are welcome! Please come prepared with a yoga mat or towel and get ready to have some fun in the sun!! **All members are required to attend 2 meetings and 1 social PER SEMESTER! |
March Cooking Social
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March Cooking Social Thursday, April 4, 2019 11:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Nutrition Kitchen in the UGA Health Center Join us for our next social!! We will be meeting at the UGA Health Center to cook a delicious meal and get to know each other! Spots are limited, RSVP HERE! We cannot wait to see you there! **All member are required to attend 1 social and 2 meetings per semester. |
A Seat at the Table Crossover Conference
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A Seat at the Table Crossover Conference Friday, March 29, 2019 3:00-6:00 p.m. MLC Room 101 Join Women in Business, Women in Media, and HerCampus for a crossover conference between Grady and Terry colleges to hear from a diverse panel of women who have earned their seat at the table and keynote speaker Windsor Hanger Western, co-founder of HerCampus. Free pizza will be provided by Mellow Mushroom. Click HERE to reserve your seat! |
Ninth Annual Night of Networking
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Ninth Annual Night of Networking Thursday, March 21 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Classic Center Oconee River Room 1 120 Foundry Street Athens, GA 30601 We are SO excited to host our ninth annual Night of Networking Event! Please join us and representatives from our sponsoring companies for a night of fun and development! Our keynote speaker this year is Dana Barrett. Please RSVP if you can make it! Dress is business professional and dinner will be provided. |
Camp Rock Movie Social
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Camp Rock Movie Social Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:00 p.m. Tate Theatre Join us for our first social of the semester this Thursday, where we will be watching the Tate screening of Camp Rock! Come sing along with us; you won't want to miss out! **Reminder that all members are required to attend two general meetings and one social per semester! |
General Meeting with Pender and Associates
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General Meeting with Pender and Associates Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 We are so excited to host our next meeting with Pender and Associates! Join us on Wednesday, March 6th to hear from our own Vice President of Corporate, Taylor Pender, and her family's story of success. Dress is business casual and a light dinner will be provided-you won't want to miss it! **All members are required to attend two general meetings and one social per semester! |
General Meeting with Robert Half
Landing your First Job with Robert Half
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
BLC Room A009
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join us at our meeting next Wednesday, February 20th with Robert Half! They will be telling us tips and tricks on how to land your first job. Dress is business casual and a light dinner will be provided-can't wait to see you there!
General Meeting with Ally
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:30 -7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Join us at our meeting on February 6th with Ally Financial - voted the world’s Best Online Bank. Get ready to hear from our amazing speakers: Jackie Yandell, a Senior Risk Analyst and Abigail Pachón, a Senior Director of Portfolio Management. The topic will be released in next week’s email so keep an eye out! Dress is business casual and a light dinner will be provided. |
Excel Workshop with FTI
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room A009 Mark your calendars for our second meeting of the semester! Women in Finance will join us in hosting an excel workshop with FTI Consulting. Dress is business casual and make sure to bring a laptop so you can follow along-can't wait to see you all there! |
Protiviti Mentee Event
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Mentee Exclusive Event Featuring Protiviti Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC Room C109 Looking for a more intimate setting to get to know employers or ask your "real" questions? Look no further! Join us at our annual mentor ship round table with Protiviti. Please note, this event is limited to 15 participants and will be first-come, first-serve, with priority given to those who are mentees of Women in Business. Please fill out the form below to RSVP and reserve your spot! The event will take place this Thursday, January 24th in the BLC room C109 from 6:45pm to 7:45pm. **Spots are limited.** **RSVP Here: https://goo.gl/forms/UUtBJHh8Y7vBXHtg1 |
Duff and Phelps General Meeting
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The Advantages of Having and Being a Mentor Duff and Phelps Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. BLC A009 Welcome back everyone! Come start off the new semester right at our first general meeting of the semester with Duff and Phelps! |
Mock-tail Social
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LAST SOCIAL OF THE SEMESTER! Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Abbey West Lounge 250 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA 30606 5-7:00 p.m. Come join us for our very last social event of the semester! Celebrate the holidays and end of the semester with Women in Business! **All members are required to attend two General Meetings and 1 Social per semester. |
De-Stress Fest
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De-Stress Fest Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Stelling Study in the BLC 1-3:00 p.m. Papers, Finals, and Stress: Oh My! Come relieve some tension with Women in Business at our De-stress Event! |
Finals Study Space
Gartner General Meeting
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Finals Study Space Tuesday, December 4, 2018 3-5:30 p.m. Open study space for all of our members! Come focus and get your mind right so you can ace those finals! |
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Nailing the Behavioral Interview Wednesday, November 7th Room A009 in the BLC 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Come hone down your skills with an interactive workshop on how to nail your behavioral interview, hosted by certified Behavioral Interview specialist Katherine Acuff from Gartner. This is our last meeting of the Fall 2018 semester! Can't wait to see you there! |
Halloween Social: Zombie Edition!
TEKsystems
TEKsystems General Meeting
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
6:30-7:45 p.m.
BLC A009
There are only TWO more meetings left in the semester - time has flown by! Come see us at our meeting with TEKsystems and hear representatives from the company speak to our members.
Reminder that all members must attend two general meetings and one social event a semester!
Aldi General Meeting
General Meeting with Aldi
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
6:30-7:45 p.m.
BLC A009
Only 3 meetings left in the semester! Join us as we welcome Aldi to UGA for our next meeting. Dress is business casual and food and drinks will be provided.
Brunch Social!
Who doesn't love to brunch??
Our next social is Sunday, September 30 from11:30-2:00 p.m. in MLC room 251! Come join us for breakfast snacks, juice, board games and for a chance to get to know your fellow members better!
Protiviti General Meeting
Protiviti General Meeting
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Scared for the future? Come listen to representatives from Protiviti talk about "Facing the Future with Confidence" at our next meeting!
Food will be provided.
Big Four Networking Event
Thursday, September 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Live Wire Athens
227 W Dougherty St, Athens, GA
Women In Business is proud to welcome representatives from the Big 4 for our annual networking event!
RSVP Here!
Fall Career Fair Prep Day
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You don't want to miss this! Our annual Fall Career Fair Prep Day is coming up soon! Sunday, September 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Tate 480 |
Employer Panel & Networking Dinner Sponsored by FTI
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Thursday, August 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Hilltop Grille (2310 W. Broad Street) Join Women In Business and Women In Finance for an Employer Panel and Networking Dinner sponsored by FTI! FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organizations anticipate and manage all aspects of the risks they face: financial, transactional, operational, dispute, reputational, political and regulatory. With more than 4,600 employees located in 29 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges. We invite you to join us to learn more about FTI Consulting and explore the opportunities we have to offer. Register Here! |
Bank Of America
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Wednesday, August 29, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Moore Rooker Hall Room B002 Come join us for our first meeting of the semester with Bank of America! Speakers: Heather Vanderheyden – Campus Recruiter Laura Glass – Senior Vice President, Wholesale Credit Jill Smajlovic – Vice President, Consumer and Small Business |
Information Sessions
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Paintfest Social
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Thursday, April 12th, 3:30-5:00pm
Herty Field Painting isn’t only for the art majors. This time, us business professionals are taking on a paint-by-the-numbers style mural to donate to long term illness patients in hospitals. King of Pops will be provided. This event counts as a social credit for active members, so grab a brush and stay as long as you can! Mark your calendars for Paint Fest on Thursday, April 12th at Herty Field from 3:30pm-5pm. See you then! |
Let's Talk Personal Finance
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Wednesday, April 11th, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C115 Budgeting, credit scores, savings and retirement… Adulting can be a little overwhelming but Women in Business is here to help! Join us at our last meeting of the semester as we welcome Ashley Goings from Turner Broadcasting. She will be sharing her tips and tricks on how to be smart with your money as young adults. Dress is smart casual and food will be provided. |
Burning Questions Roundtable with Protiviti
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Thursday, April 5th, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C109 Who better to ask about consulting than consultants themselves? Mark your calendars for April 5th as we host representatives from Protiviti. Our roundtable will address consulting, being a woman in business, and any other questions you ask! This event will be limited to 15 active members and will count as a meeting credit. An RSVP form will be sent out in our weekly newsletter on 4/2 so be on the lookout! Dress will be business casual. |
8th Annual Night of Networking: Empow(her)
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Thursday, March 29th, 6:00-8:30pm
Graduate Athens Feel empowered at our 8th annual Night of Networking! Join us at Graduate Athens downtown for a professional networking event featuring a variety of companies looking to network and fill internship and job opportunities. Enjoy a sit-down dinner with entertainment and capped off with an empowering keynote speech. This is a great opportunity to make important connections as well as to hear about opportunities for this summer and beyond! Dress is business professional, email Women in Business for an invitation to this exclusive event. |
Being Your Best Authentic Self with Target
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Wednesday, March 7th, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C115 With a new year comes new goals and resolutions, and many of us will spend 2018 working towards ways to better ourselves. Find a little motivation with Women in Business as we welcome representatives from Target and learn about Being Your Best Authentic Self! Dress is business casual and food will be provided. |
Movie Night Social
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Friday, March 2nd, 6:00-8:30pm OR
Sunday, March 4th, 9:00-11:30pm Tate Theatre Let’s get down to business. Join us for a viewing of Mulan at 6 pm on March 2nd or Coco at 4 pm on March 4th at Tate Theatre! We’ll have snacks and candy, so just bring yourselves, your friends, and your student IDs. Either of these count towards fulfilling your social requirement, and singing along is optional. See you there! |
WIB Presents: LinkedIn Workshop
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Wednesday, February 21st, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C115 LinkedIn has become an incredibly powerful tool for building and maintaining your professional network, and for landing new job opportunities. The problem? Few students know how to actually take advantage of this resource. Join Women in Business at our LinkedIn workshop, where we will teach you how to make the most out of your LinkedIn profile! Dress is smart casual and pizza will be provided. Don't forget to bring your computer! |
WIB Presents: Cintas
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Wednesday, February 7th, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C115 Join Women in Business in welcoming Cintas, a leading provider of highly specialized products and services for both small and large businesses, at our next general body meeting! Cintas representatives will be discussing personal branding and interviewing tips, as well as potential opportunities within their company for Women in Business members. Dress is business casual and Chick-fil-a will be provided by Cintas. |
WIB Presents: TEKsystems
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Wednesday, January 24th, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C115 Join Women in Business in welcoming TEKsystems, a leading provider of IT staffing solutions, IT services, and IT talent management, at our next general body meeting! TEKsystems representatives will be discussing professional development tips with us, as well as potential opportunities within their company for Women in Business members. Dress is business casual and food will be provided. |
Paid Member Drop In Study Space
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Monday, December 4th, 2:00-5:00pm
Benson Hall C014 Studying for finals is stressful enough without having to hunt for a quiet place to cram! Take advantage of your Membership Benefits and use our reserved study space. There will be food and plenty of space to spread your notes out on. ***We will also be giving out a few copies of Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In", first come first serve so make sure to get there soon to pick yours up! |
Paving the Way to Your Career with UPS
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Wednesday, November 29th, 6:30-7:45pm
MLC 214 Join Women in Business at our LAST general body meeting of the semester in welcoming back UPS! Their representatives will be sharing their stories and advice on how to make the most out of any career path you find yourself on. Dress is business casual and food will be provided. |
Speak Your Way to Success
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Wednesday, November 8th, 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C006 Join Women in Business in welcoming UGA's own Celeste Condit, Distinguished Research Professor for the Department of Communication Studies within Franklin College! She will be giving an empowering speech to our members, and then hosting a short workshop about the importance of speech in business. Come find out how you can learn to Speak Your Way to Success! Dress is business casual and food will be provided. |
WIB Friendsgiving!
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Sunday, November 5th, 3:30-5:30pm
140 Bridgewater Way Athens, GA 30601 Women in Business <3's our Members! Join us on November 5th to celebrate fall and friends at our Friendsgiving social event! We'll have pumpkin decorating, food, and other fall festivities to celebrate the season. If you're interested in contributing to the potluck, fill out this sheet with your name, email, and what food item you plan on bringing. |
Personal Branding Panel with AMA
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Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30-7:45pm
Amos Hall B010 Women in Business and AMA are teaming up with Atlanta professionals to discuss building a personal brand while building a career. We’ll hear each of these women’s career stories and take a deep dive into their professional insights through an interactive panel discussion. Dress is smart casual. |
Fall Bake Sale
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Monday, October 23rd & Wednesday, October 25th, 11am-2pm
Outside Sanford Hall Tis the season to treat yo self! Stop by the front of Sanford Hall on 10/23 and 10/25 and pick up some sweets from Women in Business! All goods are donation-based and WIB tshirts will be sold as well. Interested in volunteering or baking some goodies? Sign up here |
Ponce City with Protiviti
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Friday, October 20th, 4:30-6:40pm
Skyline Park at Ponce City Rooftop (Atlanta, GA) Protivti will be hosting an exclusive Networking event in Atlanta with Women in Business UGA on Friday, October 20th. RSVP to enjoy complementary access to the rooftop, appetizers, games, and sodas! Dress is smart casual (no tshirts or athletic wear). Grab your spot soon, this event is limited to 15 Women in Business Paid Active Members. RSVP here |
Women in Business Presents: Charu Kumar
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Wednesday, October 11th: 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C006 Wednesdays are for Women in Business! Come to Benson C006 and hear from Charu Kumar, VP of Key Client and Emerging Business Advisory Services. Find out how she paved her path to success and get real career advice from a woman in the workforce. Dress is business casual. |
Dance Party! Zumba Social
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Sunday, October 8th: 5:30-6:30pm
Ramsey, Studio D Come and get your groove on at Women in Business' first social of the semester! Spend an hour shaking off some steam and socializing with the rest of the organization. Dress comfortably and don't forget to bring a water bottle! RSVP to this event here |
Drop-In Study Space- Members Only
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Thursday, October 5th: 2:00pm-5:30pm
Benson Hall, C014 Studying for midterms is stressful enough without having to hunt for a quiet place to cram! Take advantage of your Membership Benefits and use our reserved study space. There will be snacks and plenty of space to spread your notes out on. |
Big Four Speed Networking
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Wednesday, September 27th: 6:30-8:00pm
Stelling Study, Moore-Rooker Hall Women in Business, Women in Finance, and Women in Technology are teaming up to provide YOU with a personal networking experience with KPMG, Deloitte, EY, and PwC! This is a great opportunity to get to know each of the Big Four firms and to make connections with representatives from each company. Dress is business casual and you MUST be a member of Women in Business, Women in Technology, or Women in Finance to attend. RSVP here to attend Haven't joined our membership yet? Join WIB today! |
Career Fair Prep Day
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Sunday, September 17th: 1:00-4:00pm
What opportunities will you discover this semester? Whether you're looking for an internship or just looking to network, take advantage of your paid Active Member benefits and get ready for the Fall Career Fair with Women in Business! Drop by September 17th from 1-4pm for free headshots*, resume help, and general advice exclusively for our paid Active Members. Interested in attending and want to become a paid Active Member? Join here before the event. *Don't forget to dress in a nice business top for your headshots! |
Business 101 with Protiviti
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Wednesday, September 6th: 6:30-7:45pm
Benson Hall C115 Whether you’re looking to thrive in the business world or are just a little curious about it, it’s always good to learn the basics. From what to wear to how to network, Protivti and Women in Business have got you covered. Come to our Business 101 meeting to find out how to succeed as a woman in business! Dress is smart casual (no t-shirts or athletic wear). RSVP here |
2017 Fall Involvement Fair
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Wednesday, September 6th: 10am-3pm
Tate Student Center Stop by the Women in Business table at the Fall Involvement Fair and say hi! You can talk to Exec members about Women in Business and learn about all of the exciting new events we have planned this year. See you there! |
Women in Business UGA Info Sessions
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Wednesday, August 30th: 6-6:30pm (MLC 253)
Tuesday, September 5th: 6-6:30pm (MLC 253) Looking for a way to get involved on campus while finding confidence and success in all professional endeavors? Join us at one of our Fall Information Sessions and learn how to become part of an organization of students empowered with the knowledge and skill set to pursue their ambitions! Dress is casual and food will be provided. Free WIB goodie bags to anyone who follows us on social media! Check out our Facebook Events Page to RSVP! |
