11/29/11 GBM - Crash Course to HEMM

In anticipation of the upcoming 26th annual Howard E. Mitchell Memorial (HEMM) Conference, BWUA hosted a general body meeting to teach members all they need to know in order to make this year’s conference a success. HEMM Committee co-directors Oyinda Adefoye and Jarrid Tingle along with HEMM committee members Albert Williams, Marcus Hawkins-Dungey and Paul Ampofo led the meeting. They outlined the steps that members should take to prepare for the conference to reap the many benefits the conference has to offer. To conclude, conference packets were handed out to ensure the members had a written guide for their individual preparations.

11/15/11 GBM - Networking 101

In anticipation of the HEMM (Howard E. Mitchell Memorial) Conference, BWUA brought in professional executive coach Barbara Roche to coach members on the intricacies of networking through an interactive presentation. Barbara ran through numerous networking essentials, such as the elements of a great pitch and how to properly enter and exit conversations. All throughout the presentation, members were allowed to practice with one another as they refined their skills. To conclude, Barbara told members that on days they would be networking to have energy, to smile and to allow their personalities to show. Certainly all members are now poised to succeed at the upcoming HEMM conference.

11/01/2011 General Body Meeting -- How Did You Get That Internship?

Today the Black Wharton Undergraduate Association’s general body meeting consisted of a panel of five distinguished members who have had internships in finance, consulting, technology and entertainment. The panelists described the work they did in their various internships, the Penn resources they used to get there, the skills required for the job and finally any advice they had for younger students wishing to follow in their footsteps into their respective industries. The present members were then given the opportunity to email for a chance to take part in a group dinner with the panelists to ask more questions in an informal setting.

10/28/2011 Goldman Sachs Externship

Today fifteen members were allowed to travel into New York City to visit Goldman Sachs, a gold level sponsor of BWUA. During this externship members were exposed to several exclusive opportunities. They were allowed allowed to tour the company's headquarters and were given the chance to speak with several recruiters who enlightened the group on how best to approach the recruitment process from a student's perspective. To conclude the program, members were allowed to network with professionals to find out more about the day to day requirements of their jobs and how they were able to get there. All participants, especially the younger members certainly benefited from getting this professional exposure that will prepare them from future corporate interactions.

10/18/2011 General Body Meeting - Putting Down the Books

During a hectic period in the fall semester, the Black Wharton Undergraduate Association hosted a study break to give all members a chance to step away from their desks and relax with friends. The meeting consisted of a presentation that offered various study tips and the academic support options available to students. Tyler Hyman and Chelsea McCook led the meeting. Afterwards, all members present were split into groups to play board games, such as scattegories and taboo. We wish all members the best of luck with all their midterm examinations!

10/4/11 GBM Looking Good on Paper and in Person

Board members Robbie Dixon, Jarrid Tingle and Chris Russell began today’s meeting by giving new members an overview on how best to craft their resumes. The trio explained the importance of the resume, which if carefully crafted, can be used as a conversation starter, a self-marketing tool and a brief detailed description of one’s self to potential employers. Akin Alui, Tyler Hyman and Lauren Foster followed up with a presentation on business attire. The group elaborated on what constituted business casual, business formal and cocktail attire for both men and women in different industries. The general emphasis was for all members to keep in mind the various dressing norms for different industries.   

9/20/11 General Body Meeting

On a cool September evening, BWUA opened its doors for the first general body meeting of the year. New members were introduced to the board and the various opportunities available to them through the organization. As an icebreaker, all guests were broken up into four teams that competed in a trivia game that tested their knowledge in business, the University of Pennsylvania and African American history. All first comers left with a more defined sense of the organizations mission while meeting new friends. 

Join us for our next GBM on October 4th at 7:30PM.