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Upcoming Event! WIL Fall Retreat

WIL provides many social and professional opportunities for all women in the Haas community to interact:

Professional

Women’s Workshop- October 2008  The Women's Workshop attracts over 120 women who are considering applying to one of Haas' MBA programs and want to learn more about the value of an MBA degree. The day-long event will include a keynote address, information about the admissions process, alumni and current student panels, a networking lunch, an afternoon reception and tours of the Haas campus. For more information, please contact wil@haas.berkeley.edu.
Women's Workshop details

Gender Communications Workshop- October 23, 2007  Examination of gender differences and streotypes with Prof Laura Kray. Discuss communications styles, socialization and conflict management as it applies to the work place. How does your non-verbal communication vary with each gender? How have your work experiences influenced your attitudes about what a male or female employee should be like? How have you been socialized to behave since your childhood? These topics and more are discussed in depth.

WIL Conference -March 1, 2008   In the spring, we host our annual Women in Leadership Conference, the longest running student-organized summit at Haas. This event attracts over 400 female business leaders and participants from the Bay Area. Mitchell Baker, CEO of Mozilla and Jennifer Maxwell, Co-Founder of Power will be speaking at the WIL Conference this year. Past participants include Jenny Ming, President of Old Navy; Donna Dubinsky, Founder and CEO of Handspring; Patricia Woertz, Executive VP of ChevronTexaco (ranked #8 on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business); and Beth Sawi, Chief Administrative Officer of Charles Schwab & Co.
Women in leadership conference website.

Social

Fall Retreat - September , 2008   The school year kicks off with a fun and relaxing retreat in beautiful wine country. Whether this is your first time visiting wine country or your one-hundredth, this opportunity to get acquainted with fellow members over wine and a tour of the Napa Valley will be a day to remember! The event price includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, tastings, and transportation. We'll be making three stops throughout the day with fun activities at each. Don't miss this banner event - seats are limited so sign up early!

Women and Wine   Our monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to relax and unwind over great wine, appetizers, and conversation in the intimate setting of a classmate’s home.

Community Service   As active members of both the Haas and the surrounding Bay Area communities, WIL members join to volunteer services once each semester at a local not-for-profit organization focused on women’s issues.