Earn 1 Complimentary - Continuing Education Credit Juliet “Jules” Okafor, will describe her professional journey and offer perspectives for workplace leadership and career innovation, while recounting adventures along the way, as she navigated life beyond graduate school. Jules will share details regarding her post-graduate journeys and current positions, and where she the current focus of … Read More
Coordinated by University of Nebraska A monthly virtual meet-up of Women in IT groups within the Big Ten. In these unprecedented times, we can all benefit from cross-institutional collaboration to collectively make strides when it seems like there is barely time to work through all we have to do. In this month’s installment of BTAA … Read More
Many women in leadership roles encounter a common dilemma. When you communicate in a direct and assertive manner, you may be viewed as competent, but not necessarily liked. Or, if you are not assertive enough, you may be liked, but perhaps considered a less competent leader. Consequentially, you may be challenged more frequently, making it … Read More
Coordinated by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Topic: How to stay Current in Technology, what are you doing to keep current? Article to review prior to event: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/keeping-up-with-technology We want to hear from you for future meetings let us know: https://forms.gle/gESuezkEfe4RwEiy7 A monthly virtual meet-up of Women in IT groups within the Big Ten. In … Read More
The Women+ in Technology Working Group is hosting a fall event that you do not want to miss! We would like to invite colleagues and friends to discuss the major themes raised by the film CODED BIAS, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The film is available on Netflix and Rutgers University Libraries. … Read More
Event Reminder: Don't miss our Championing Her: How to be a Highly Effective Male Ally virtual event set for Thursday, December 2nd! Our panelists Katie Stratton, Adam Feigenbaum, Cheryl Stokes and Rick Greene will walk us through their journeys with male allyship and provide actionable tips on how to get started or continue your own journey with male allyship. Go for it - Invite … Read More
Coordinated by University of Chicago A monthly virtual meet-up of Women in IT groups within the Big Ten. December Topic: Salary Negotiation Articles to read prior to meeting: The 10 commandments of salary negotiation https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/negotiating-comp?utm_source=pocket-newtab How To Respond To A Salary Range Question https://www.nicholeharrop.com/podcast/episode/1e4fb3f5/118or-mm-how-to-respond-to-a-salary-range-question Join the meetup using this link: https://go.rutgers.edu/btaa-coffee-catchup We want to hear … Read More
Wednesday, January 19, 10:00 - 11:00 EST | 9:00-10:00 Central BTAA Coffee Catch-Ups (3rd Wednesday of Each Month) Coordinated by, Katelin Anderson, University of Minnesota Topic: Salary Negotiation - Part … Read More
Pal-entine's Day - How to cheerlead and champion each other Amanda Thorton, UW Madison Join the meetup using this link: https://btaa.zoom.us/j/95665026189?pwd=RHRiUytHVkVESXJocWE4N0N0VVlCUT09 We want to hear from you for future meetings let us know: https://forms.gle/gESuezkEfe4RwEiy7
Date: Thursday, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 3:30pm Goal of meeting is for us to show our vulnerabilities and get to know each other... and also, hopefully to be able to laugh at some of our biggest 'snafus' over the years. We can all learn from each other when we see that we have all had failure at … Read More
Role Models people that have made a difference to us and what we learned from them Valerie Archambeau, University of Chicago
Founder and Chief Strategist Diya Khanna of Global IDEA will talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in academia. The talk will touch on what DEI is and why it matters in universities. Diya will speak to us about how to find practical solutions to ongoing challenges and leave us with takeaways … Read More
BTAA - DEI Group Join the meetup using this link: https://btaa.zoom.us/j/95665026189?pwd=RHRiUytHVkVESXJocWE4N0N0VVlCUT09 We want to hear from you for future meetings let us know: https://forms.gle/gESuezkEfe4RwEiy7
Meet in the business school 4031, network together and distribute fun WIT swag, then take a walk over to 16 Handles for some ice cream goodness for all. This will be available virtually or in person. Those that participate virtually will still receive swag (via intercampus mail) and all interaction with each other. We will … Read More
June Coffee Catchup, June 15, 10:00am – 11:00am Note this coffee catchup will be a full hour, but we will have a break point at 30 minutes for those that … Read More
July Coffee Catchup - July 20, 9:00am - 9:30am CST | 10:00am - 10:30am EST Theme: Speed Networking, get to know your fellow WIT Participants! Hosted by Amanda Thorton, UW Madison Join the meetup using this link: https://www.btaa.org/witcoffeecatchups
We will get together virtually to determine upcoming events and plans for Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and beyond! All are welcome to join us for this planning session. Please Click … Read More
August Coffee Catchup - August 17, 9:00am - 9:30am CST | 10:00am - 10:30am EST Theme: Women's Equality Day Discussion Hosted by the BTAA - DEI Group Join the meetup using this link: https://www.btaa.org/witcoffeecatchups
We will discuss and learn how to fight against the double standard people have for women, men, white people and BIPOC. Participate in a discussion in a safe space with your peers from BTAA - Women+ in Technology Group.
Join us as we take some time to really get to know each other. This could be called 'speed networking'. We will pair you up with someone for 5 minutes, you will ask each other questions, then you will come back in the room with everyone to summarize. Then back at it to meet with … Read More
