Upcoming Events
Challenging Conversations and Effective Feedback - Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 pm
Being able to communicate with various people during stressful situations is a skill required for those in leadership positions. This session explores the key elements required for a challenging, difficult or stressful conversation and aids for increased productive feedback. Click here for more information and to register.
Email Exhale Webinar - Friday, September 10, noon
Discuss the most common unhealthy email habits and learn how to reverse them using four main strategies: diminishing interruptions, making decisions, reducing volume & improving content quality. Learn changes you can make to better use 5.5 hours per week as well as longer-term modifications to put the exhale in your email. Click here for more information and to register.
Ask A Lawyer ... About Estate Planning - Wednesday, September 22, 6:00 pm
Wise women plan! We're smart enough, so why do most of us lack an estate plan? We know we should do this, here's an event to get you started. Walk away with tips on how to select an estate planning lawyer, questions to ask, documents to prepare and resources to help you. Click here for more details and to register.
Quick Start Guide to Negotiation Strategies: Better Negotiation in 50 Minutes!- Webinar, Friday, October 1, Noon
You negotiate everyday, but don’t have time to read the books and attend the workshops. Stellar negotiation skills are critical to getting the next job, closing the sale, or keeping the key client. This quick start guide will summarize the basics and give you critical tools and tips to prepare you for your next negotiation. Click here for more details and to register.
West Networking Group - Saturday, October 2
The Clubhouse, Oak Brook Shopping Center
Saturday, Oct 2, 11:30 am
Ease Into Fall - Members' Reception - Wednesday, October 6, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Ease into fall with pleasant company, wine and finger food. This special after work-hours reception is a wonderful opportunity to relax and chat with your fellow UCWBG taxpayers. Click here to register.
UCWBG 30th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday, October 10, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Since The University of Chicago Women’s Business Group’s founding, more than 150 women have served on its Board of Directors. Many other leading women have been active on UCWBG committees, with special projects and our Advisory Council. To celebrate the leaders who have brought us so successfully to our 30th Anniversary, we are planning a festive lunch at Café La Cave near O’Hare Airport with LOTS of time to visit with old friends and network. Click here more information and to join in on the fun. View Photos from the 25th Anniversary celebration.
Booth's Women's Groups - October 21, 6:00 pm
Students and alumnae of The Booth School of Business have spawned many groups to develop networks, further their careers and maintain their skills. Come join us in this reception to learn about these groups. Co-sponsored by UCWBG, CWIBAN and CWIB. Click here for more details and to register.
Book Club for the Bandwidth Challenged - November 5, Noon
Share about the book you’re currently reading or discuss ideas from books you’ve already read. Join us by phone from wherever you are and learn about other great books to put on your “Must Read” list. Fiction or non-fiction, a great read by the pool or the book that saved your career – we want to hear about them all! Click here for more details and to register.
The Professional Woman's Voice - November 6 or 9
What does your voice convey? Competence? Sarcasm? Flirtatiousness? Energy?Harness the power of your voice! Increase your confidence, improve your professional presence, and become a more powerful speaker. Powerful communicators know how to harness the power of the voice. This interactive workshop will demonstrate:
• The Top 5 Elements of a Powerful Voice and the Top 5 Pitfalls Women Should Avoid
• Hands-On, Experiential Exercises to Relax, Discover and Strengthen Your Voice
• Overcoming Vocal Faults and Challenges
Choose either a suburban or downtown Chicago location.
Annual Holiday Luncheon in Long Grove - Saturday, December 4, 11:00 am
Casual meetings are a good opportunity to get to know one another better, to network and to just relax. Take the opportunity to do some holiday shopping in the wonderful shops and bakeries of historic Long Grove before or after lunch! All UCWBG members and their guests are welcome to attend! Saturday, December 4. Click here to register.