Clark University Women in Business

If you haven't registered yet, that is okay. You can still join us tomorrow at 6pm via the zoom link below:
https://clarku.zoom.us/j/99160883583

We hope to see you there

Come ready with your questions on the H1B visa process, starting a business, making investments and employer sponsorship concerns.

Women in Business is hosting immigration Attorney Adrian Lecesne, this Friday May 7th at 6pm via zoom.

Register here for updates: http://bit.ly/BeyondClark

In this year full of uncertainties, the most impacted group might be international students. The limited resources that international students have had triggered WIB at Clark to launch a lawyer event “Beyond Clark: U.S. Work Visas” with Attorney Aadrian LeCesne.

Learn how to plan for employment in the U.S. beyond student work authorization.

Topics include:
H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN Visas
Starting a business
Investments vs. income
Employer Sponsorship Concerns

Date:
Friday, May 7, 2021 | 6:00-7:30 pm (EST)
Via Zoom

Register here:http://bit.ly/BeyondClark

Learn from our guest speaker Dr Marne Platt - a global leader, with 4 international career moves, and an Executive Committee member about:

The Secrets of Career Advocates, Mentors and Sponsors
on Thursday, April 8th @ 10 - 11:15 AM

Learn how to use these 3 critical relationships to progress in your career because no one makes it to the top alone!

Register on Handshake - https://clarku.joinhandshake.com/events/729779?ref=events-search

We know it’s that time of the year when many students are applying for internships and full time jobs, we also know how stressful the process can be. Indeed recently published 10 tips for completing a Job application to get an interview- these are very helpful pointers that could make the application process less stressful. Read more at: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/completing-job-application-to-get-an-interview

Womxn of Inspiration Appreciation Award 2021

To convey our appreciation to all the Clark Womxn who have inspired us through their hard work while we transitioned to Zoomland, Clark Women in Business and SOM Student Council has launched this initiative.

Nominate womxn who have encouraged you or inspired you through their resilience and hard work. You can nominate 3 womxn in the Clark community based on the following categories: Management/Staff and Faculty.

Qualtrics survey link: https://clarku.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_553ILoa3pnVmFM2
Deadline to submit nominations: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

It is time to appreciate and uplift those around us! All words of support and gratitude will be shared via email to the members who were nominated. Individuals with highest nominees will a receive token of appreciation!

Women Leaders in Business and Community Happening Now!!
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Join us to celebrate Women's History Month through this amazing event tonight via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84866153387

Date: March 12th 2021
Time: 5:30 pm EST

To celebrate Women's History Month, WIB is hosting "Minority Women Leaders in Business and Community". This event will K. Venise Vinegar, Corporate Executive Assistance, The Walt Disney Company and Nancy Ranxing Li, Founder, Product Management Accelerator. These amazing women will be sharing their experiences and unique perspectives on building successful careers.

Date: March 12th 2021
Time: 5:30 pm EST

Do not miss this amazing opportunity to hear and learn from these amazing women in business!

Emmy nominated Padma Lakshmi is known internationally as an actress, food expert, model and award-winning author. Lakshmi was born in India and grew up in America. She graduated from Clark University with a Bachelor degree in Theater Arts and American Literature.

She is the American Civil Liberties Union ambassador for immigration and women's rights and was appointed United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador on March 7, 2019. "My main mission as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador is to shine a spotlight on the fact that inequality can affect people in rich and poor countries alike”.

Read more : http://padmalakshmi.com

As we enter the International Women's Month, we hope to highlight key women in business and some of the amazing things they are doing. Today, we bring you Elise Smith, CEO Of Praxis Labs, who has recently raised $3.2 Million In Venture Capital To Help Bring Forth More Conscious Leaders Using Virtual Reality. Smith hopes that through this initiative, she is able to provide opportunities for employees and leaders in corporate America to change their perspectives over time by virtually stepping into the shoes of people who feel the sting of stigma. Read more about Elise' research here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauleannareid/2021/02/22/elise-smith-ceo-of-praxis-labs-raises-32-million-in-venture-capital-to-help-bring-forth-more-conscious-leaders-using-virtual-reality/?ss=forbes-women&sh=3bad10b0fc73

Dont miss this great event today!!!