School of Business M&T Bank Center for Women and Business

To provide opportunities for women to achieve their professional goals as well as to build a community focused on achieving those goals consistent with their personal values. This community of women and their allies is committed to lifelong learning, is eager to share, and includes the external community, students, alumni, faculty and staff. Our center is devoted to preparing our community for enlightened and engaged citizenship.

The center, as part of a thriving, 3-campus university, provides programs designed to educate and inspire women focused on achieving their personal and professional best through lifelong learning. The center also facilitates connections and thereby builds and develops an engaged community, where wisdom and experience are shared with each other to educate, inspire and foster growth.

Ambitious women and their allies, coming together to engage in learning to empower themselves and others.

The center is part of a dynamic and growing university with a commitment to academic excellence and to building a strong sense of community enlightenment and engagement. It serves the needs of women professionals by providing opportunities for lifelong learning, professional development and community-building and citizenship.

• Women of Color Professional Development Series: Among the most significant and impactful series of events we've ever hosted, the Women of Color Professional Development Series aimed to create a safe and comfortable environment for women of color to engage in professional development in affinity together. The first event, a virtual salary negotiations training workshop, was presented in partnership with the Department of Cultural & Global Engagement with support from the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center and the Collaborative for Interdisciplinary/Integrative Studies. The second event, a virtual authenticity in the workplace workshop, invited attendees to explore, reflect and discuss the three selves of the authenticity principle. The workshop was hosted alongside the Department of Cultural & Global Engagement. The series concluded with its third and final event, a webinar on leadership with Dr. Anne Taylor. This event was presented in collaboration with the Association of Women in Surgery, the American Medical Women’s Association, the Inclusion and Diversity Council, the Student National Medical Association and the Latino Medical Student Association.

• AI and the Future of Work: During this panel discussion, experts from the fields of marketing, insurance, consulting, career development, creative arts and artificial intelligence explored how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape and creating new career opportunities. This discussion gave insights into the evolving skills demand in the job market, the role of continuous learning and how to adapt to the changes.
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• Salary Negotiation Workshops: These free virtual training sessions are designed for students and professionals of all ages and career stages.
  Watch WORK Smart: Best Practices Virtual Training for Professionals

• Sip and Shop: These events highlight small businesses owned and operated by Women of Color in the QU and Greater New Haven community. All are welcome to shop, network and socialize.

• Student Leaders Network with Advisory Council Members: During these networking events, undergraduate students capitalize on the opportunity to speak with professionals, faculty and staff and ask career-centric questions.

• Coffee Chats: During these casual meetings, attendees discuss ideas, network with other professionals and share resources that benefit themselves and their organizations.

• Financial Know-How: A Workshop for Your Personal and Business Success with Tracey San Angelo of North Business Banking and Amanda Moore and Michael Hawes of M&T Bank.
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  Watch Financial Know-How for Small Business Owners

• Social Media Marketing Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: This workshop introduced attendees to the strategies behind reaching social goals and objectives on social media and provided helpful resources.
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• Women and Ally of Influence Awards: In celebration of Women’s History Month, the M&T Bank Center for Women & Business honored five women and allies across Quinnipiac for their impact and influence on students and our campus community. Out of the nominees, one full-time faculty, one part-time faculty, one staff member, one student and one ally were chosen and honored on social media.
  

• Brunch & Write: Use this time for writing, work or even self-care — whatever you want to give focused attention to.

• Talking to Your Doctor: Become a Successful Patient: Learn simple, smart healthcare communication to talk with your doctors to maximize the time of your medical visits.

• Mindfulness Session on the Quad: Enjoy an opportunity to destress, emphasize personal well-being and find peace and stability within yourself.

• Authenticity in the Workplace Workshop: Explore, reflect and discuss the three selves of the authenticity principle during this interactive workshop for students and professionals who self-identify as women of color.

• New Minds Open Forum: Share your experiences as women/womxn on campus and reflect on the ways in which being a woman, in all of their/our expressions, occurs at Quinnipiac and what those experiences are like.

• Leadership with Dr. Anne Taylor: Dr. Taylor shared insights into the transition from entering a field of study to becoming an accomplished professional as she continues to forge a path for women of color who aspire to create their own legacy.
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• Women in Technology Panel: The panel highlighted women in technology and focused on their career paths, struggles and successes.

• Fireside Chat: Lauren Garrett, the newly-elected mayor of Hamden, Judy Olian, President of Quinnipiac University, and Holly Raider, dean of the School of Business, discussed evolving leadership challenges and opportunities.
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• Research Progress Presentation on Occupational Therapy Role in Chronic Disease Health Management and Maintenance with Tracy Van Oss, a clinical professor of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac.

• Supporting Women in Times of Crisis and Calm: Simone Morris '90 and Djuana Beamon discussed the year in review and shared practical insights for better supporting women in the workplace in 2021 and beyond.
  Watch the Supporting Women presentation

• Strategies to Maximize Your Impact at Work with Meredith Reuben, CEO of EBP Supply Solutions.
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• Growing Younger...with Age: Ania Jakubowski shared experiences from over 25 years of working across developed and emerging markets in Europe, North America and Africa.
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• Women Entrepreneurship Week Panel Discussion with female student entrepreneurs.
  Watch the Panel Discussion with Female Student Entrepreneurs

• Women in Sports: Life Post College Athletics: Four former Quinnipiac student-athletes described their journeys after college, how sports have impacted their professional careers, and how the transition has influenced where they are now.
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• After Hours Community Building: The Center is dedicated to creating and growing a community of women and their allies. These events are a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting to discuss and share ideas that benefit you and your organization through added contacts and resources.

• Meet and Greet: The Center hosts networking events for our School of Business student leaders to meet our Advisory Council, Steering Committee, and Faculty Fellows.