Bryant SIFE to host first Young Women’s Colloquium on Saturday
The event for high school and college students will feature keynote speakers and breakout sessions modeled after Bryant’s Women’s Summit.
After seeing the value of the Women’s Summit, Kaitlyn O’Rourke ’10 (Cranston, RI) and Kathleen Libby ’10 (Torrington, CT) wanted to implement a similar program geared toward local high school and college students.
On Saturday, their vision will become a reality as Bryant’s chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) will host the first Young Women’s Colloquium. The event, which will run from 12:15 to 4 p.m. in the Stepan Grand Hall of the George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology, will feature two keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Registration begins at 11 a.m. To reserve a place, go to SIFE - Young Women's Colloquium. The event is free and open to members of the Bryant community, as well as local high school students.
“We wanted to create a conference aimed toward the needs of the younger generation – high school and college students – who are about to embark upon a new chapter in their lives,” says O’Rourke, a finance concentrator.
The program, which is one of SIFE’s business-related community service projects, is also supported by the Women Summit, the Communication Society, and the Alliance for Women’s Awareness.
Learning from the experts
The conference begins with a presentation by Stacie Berdan, a consultant and expert on women and international careers and author of “Get Ahead by Going Abroad.” She recently led a breakout session at the 2009 Women’s Summit. Her work focuses on the benefits of feminine leadership and the changing role of female managers in an increasingly global marketplace.
The closing keynote speaker is Lisa Churchville, president and general manager of NBC 10 WJAR. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the television industry – the last 12 at WJAR, the leading news station serving the Providence and New Bedford markets.
Breakout sessions for high school students include:
“Off to College? What You Need to Know About Sex, Alcohol, and Other Hot Topics” – Presented by: Toby Simon, Director, Bryant’s Women’s Center
“Everything You Need to Know: From the Application Process to Your First Day at College” – Presented by: Michelle Beauregard, Director, Bryant Office of Admission
Breakout sessions for college students include:
“The Job/Internship Process: How to Apply and What Makes You a Good Candidate” – Presented by: Andrea Juliano: Recruiting Manager, CVS Corporation
“How to Survive On Your Own After College” – Presented by Lori Coakley, Associate Professor of Management, Bryant
“The event will be a great opportunity for participants to hear from accomplished women and learn from their experiences,” says Libby, an accounting concentrator.
Getting a head start
Programs like the Young Women’s Colloquium are important because they provide an opportunity for students to learn firsthand what it takes to succeed, says O’Rourke. “It is great to be able to talk with professionals to learn about what they did to accomplish their goals,” she says.
“By talking to others and networking, students can learn valuable tips that can help them with their journey into the ‘real world,’ ” adds Libby. “We hope that the Young Women’s Colloquium will become a long-lasting tradition at Bryant.”
On Saturday, their vision will become a reality as Bryant’s chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) will host the first Young Women’s Colloquium. The event, which will run from 12:15 to 4 p.m. in the Stepan Grand Hall of the George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology, will feature two keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Registration begins at 11 a.m. To reserve a place, go to SIFE - Young Women's Colloquium. The event is free and open to members of the Bryant community, as well as local high school students.
“We wanted to create a conference aimed toward the needs of the younger generation – high school and college students – who are about to embark upon a new chapter in their lives,” says O’Rourke, a finance concentrator.
The program, which is one of SIFE’s business-related community service projects, is also supported by the Women Summit, the Communication Society, and the Alliance for Women’s Awareness.
Learning from the experts
The conference begins with a presentation by Stacie Berdan, a consultant and expert on women and international careers and author of “Get Ahead by Going Abroad.” She recently led a breakout session at the 2009 Women’s Summit. Her work focuses on the benefits of feminine leadership and the changing role of female managers in an increasingly global marketplace.
The closing keynote speaker is Lisa Churchville, president and general manager of NBC 10 WJAR. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the television industry – the last 12 at WJAR, the leading news station serving the Providence and New Bedford markets.
Breakout sessions for high school students include:
“Off to College? What You Need to Know About Sex, Alcohol, and Other Hot Topics” – Presented by: Toby Simon, Director, Bryant’s Women’s Center
“Everything You Need to Know: From the Application Process to Your First Day at College” – Presented by: Michelle Beauregard, Director, Bryant Office of Admission
Breakout sessions for college students include:
“The Job/Internship Process: How to Apply and What Makes You a Good Candidate” – Presented by: Andrea Juliano: Recruiting Manager, CVS Corporation
“How to Survive On Your Own After College” – Presented by Lori Coakley, Associate Professor of Management, Bryant
“The event will be a great opportunity for participants to hear from accomplished women and learn from their experiences,” says Libby, an accounting concentrator.
Getting a head start
Programs like the Young Women’s Colloquium are important because they provide an opportunity for students to learn firsthand what it takes to succeed, says O’Rourke. “It is great to be able to talk with professionals to learn about what they did to accomplish their goals,” she says.
“By talking to others and networking, students can learn valuable tips that can help them with their journey into the ‘real world,’ ” adds Libby. “We hope that the Young Women’s Colloquium will become a long-lasting tradition at Bryant.”
