WIBterns

WIBternship

As part of HUWIB's comp process, WIBterns attend an 8-week program of weekly panels introducing them to the many industries and opportunities available in business. Upon graduating the WIBternship in November, WIBterns become Associates and have the opportunity to apply for a committee position.

This year's WIBternship panels includes speakers from consulting, ibanking, and investment to fashion, non-profits, and marketing. Panels are weekly on Thursday nights, from 7:30-9:00 in Harvard Hall 104. We hope to see you there!

Semester Panel & Event Schedule

  1. WIBternship Kick-Off 
    Date: Thursday, September 15
  2. Innovation and Determination in Entrepreneurship 
    Date: Thursday, September 22
  3. Nordstrom Event
    Date: Thursday, September 39
  4. Consistence and Persistence for Marketing and PR
    Date: Thursday, October 6
  5. Problem-Solving and Strategy in Consulting
    Date: Thursday, October 13
  6. Creating Social Value: Non-Profit Work
    Date: Thursday, October 20
  7. Intercollegiate Business Convention
    Date: Saturday, October 29
    Details at ibc.huwib.org
  8. Perspective and Presentation in Entertainment
    Date: Thursday, November 4
  9. Taking the Right Risks: World of Wall Street
    Date: Thursday, November 10
  10. Resume Workshop (optional)
    Date: Thursday, November 17
  11. Closing Ceremony
    Date: Thursday, December 1


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Panel Logistics

Location: TBD

Time: Arrive by 7:15 pm to sign in and meet the rest of the WIBterns as the panel will start promptly at 7:30 pm

Policies:

  • Each WIBtern can miss one panel, no questions asked
  • All additional conflicts, please email WIBternship2011@gmal.com
  • For all absences, WIBterns will have a make-up assignment to be handed in before the start of the next panel
  • For all absences, please email WIBternship2011@gmail.com before the start of the panel
  • If WIBterns leave before the end of a panel, it will be counted as an absence unless they get previous approval from either Winnie, Audrey or Stephanie

For any questions regarding the WIBternship or panel logistics, please contact Winnie Liu, Audrey Anderson, and Stephanie Yasunaga at WIBternship2011@gmail.com.


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WIBternship Requirements

The WIBternship involves attending weekly panels, fulfilling social requirements, and completion of a final project presentation at the end of the semester. You can register for the WIBternship until the night of the second WIBternship panel.

Panel Requirements:

  • Attend all Thursday panels

For more panel requirements, see panel logistics here.

Social requirements:

  • Each WIBtern must fulfill 3 social (fun) social requirements. They can fulfill these requirements by attending a WIB committee meeting, a Cultural Spotlight Dinner, an InFocus event, dinner with the Co-Directors before the panel (location and time TBA), or other WIB programming. If you attend a social event, please let a board member know so she can report your attendance to the Co-Directors.
  • All WIBterns must attend IBC on Oct. 29

Final projects:

WIBterns will complete a final project before graduation based on an area of interest. Meant to be fun and not stressful, these projects will be in either Finance, Consulting, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship. Participation in the Business for Good Social Enterprise Competition will count as a final project in Entrepreneurship.

Receptions:

Each WIBtern will be assigned to attend a reception based on her preferences. Receptions give WIBterns the opportunity to have additional access to the panelists after the event for a field of interest. Receptions also give WIBterns the opportunity to meet each other.


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ASSOCIATES

As members of HUWIB, associates have access to the many panels, mentorship programs, trips, and other events put on by HUWIB.


    Executive Associate Requirements
    • Attend 4 events per semester
    • Provide feedback once per semester through Class Representative or survey
    • One of the following programs: participate in corporate mentorship, participate in internal mentorship, serve as Class Representative, or write for Make It Happen magazine
    • Pay dues

    Associate Requirements
    • Attend 1 event per semester
    • Pay dues

    Perks
    • Access to exclusive networking receptions with sponsors in fall
    • Priority access to career exploratory trips and shadowing/externship opportunities
    • Access to exclusive opportunities at IBC 2011
    • First access to interactive career workshops (e.g. interview preparation)
    • Opportunities to attend exclusive networking events with prominent HUWIB alumn


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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Committee members serve on one of seven committees, helping to shape the organization by devising and planning HUWIB's programing.

To view a list of committee members, visit the Committee Facebook here.

For more information on committees, visit the Committees page here. 

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