{"id":67952,"date":"2007-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-03-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-womens-council-for-development-takes-next-step\/"},"modified":"2007-03-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-03-14T00:00:00","slug":"uri-womens-council-for-development-takes-next-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2007\/03\/uri-womens-council-for-development-takes-next-step\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 Women\u2019s Council for Development takes \u2018next step\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 March 14, 2007 \u2013 The Women\u2019s Council for Development at the 溏心vlog免费B站 held its first event on March 5. Called \u201cThe Next Step,\u201d the evening was designed to help current female junior and senior students prepare to enter the workforce. Fourteen alumnae mentors from diverse career backgrounds and 18 Women\u2019s Council members attended.<\/p>\n


\n\tJanice DiLorenzo, class of 1970, founder of the Women\u2019s Council for Development, was thrilled with the turnout. \u201cThe council anticipated 30 to 40 students and had about 50 in attendance. It was fabulous to see students taking advantage of this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tEstablished in 2005, the Women\u2019s Council for Development works to increase and enhance the influence of women at the University. \u201cIt is designed to help students socially, professionally, and financially,\u201d said DiLorenzo. The organization has more than 30 active members and is composed of alumnae, faculty, staff, and students.


\nDiLorenzo, a teacher in Boca Raton, Florida, said the evening was a way to create meaningful and comfortable relationships between alumnae and students and to create a vested interest in the University as a place where growth is nurtured. <\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cThis is the first of many opportunities for students to get a foothold in the professional world,\u201d DiLorenzo told the group. \u201cThere are women doing phenomenal things and it is important for students to network and make connections in preparation for the next stage of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cNetworking is such an important part of your future,\u201d said mentor Marcia Young, class of 1981, director of product development for the Campbell Soup Co. \u201cIt may be awkward, but it is a very valuable skill to learn and it is vital in the business world.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tLisa Ferns, class of 1992, who earned her master\u2019s degree at 溏心vlog免费B站 in 1998, is an adviser at Career Services. She spoke of the resources available to students through Career Services.


\n\tFerns also touched upon networking. \u201cIt is the most valuable tool in your job search,\u201d she said. \u201cAn employer is more likely to hire someone they know or are acquainted with than they are a stranger.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tJodi Lee Fournier, class of 1982, chief executive officer of Taylor Grey in New York City, a recruitment and consulting firm, spoke about proper etiquette first impressions, appearances, interviews, and business communication. She described etiquette as a fine art of behaving well in front of others. <\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cThe first impression is key,\u201d said Fournier. \u201cYou will be sized up within one second of meeting someone and that one second can either set things in motion or stop you dead in your tracks. It is important to remember that you can only make a first impression once.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nMacy\u2019s presented a wardrobe show featuring appropriate business and interview attire. The show focused on how women can buy one or two key pieces and the different ways in which to utilize them. <\/p>\n


\n溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Textile, Fashion Merchandising and Design Department featured four mannequins with business attire throughout the 20th century.<\/p>\n


\nThe Women\u2019s Council for Development has established a scholarship for undergraduate, female students as a way to encourage them to remain in school. In less than a year, the council has raised $15,000 of a $25,000 goal. <\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cI was impressed by how quickly the Women\u2019s Council established their mission and developed a plan of action,\u201d said Sarah Howard, director of Annual Giving. \u201cThe members took the lead in putting this event together. I\u2019m proud to be associated with them.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tAnyone interested in supporting the Women\u2019s Council for Development Scholarship or interested in sponsoring a future event, contact Howard at 401-874-2438.<\/p>\n


\nPictured above<\/p>\n


\n1. Fashion show<\/p>\n


\n2. 溏心vlog免费B站 women students and alumnae listen to a Career Services presentation. <\/p>\n


\n3. 溏心vlog免费B站 alumnae mentors Kathryn Gabriel (center), and Joyce Stamp Lilly, both class of 1975, compare notes.<\/p>\n


\n溏心vlog免费B站 News Bureau photo by Nora Lewis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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