Fall 2011 Conference – Keynote, Kathy Boden

 By Morgan Scott, Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Kathy Boden, Vice President Gas Operations at Con Edison and keynote speaker for the WICE Fall Conference, started the day off with her personal story as a pioneer in the energy industry and giving the audience advice on ways to develop a successful . . . → Read More: Fall 2011 Conference – Keynote, Kathy Boden

Columbia University Mentoring Kick-off: Sept. 27, 2011

WICE & WIE’s Fall 2011 Program Kick-off Event

Tuesday, September 27 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. School of International and Public Affairs Building, 15th floor #1510 420 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10027

RSVP for the event

Learn about the program and sign-up to be a mentor or mentee. WICE will pair Columbia University . . . → Read More: Columbia University Mentoring Kick-off: Sept. 27, 2011

Spring 2011 Conference Recap

Eighty-five women (and one man) attended the WICE 2011 Spring Conference at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, NY, on May 11th for a day focused on the theme “Tightening our Belts.” The program is summarized by WICE members at the following links, and the full day’s agenda is also posted.

Keynote Speaker: State of . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference Recap

Spring 2011 Conference – Sister Anne Smollin

By Mary Cahill, New York Power Authority

With a rapid fire delivery that put the audience on the edge of our seats and the tears of too many emotions evident on our faces, Sister Anne Bryan Smollin both challenged and reassured us with humor and a deep insight into our individual psyches. She gently . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference – Sister Anne Smollin

Spring 2011 Conference – Austerity Measures Panel

By Katherine Rougeux, New York Power Authority

What are companies doing differently and how can professionals chart success during economic downturns? This was the topic of the WICE panel, where three women from varying backgrounds were guests to discuss austerity measures in business. The panel, facilitated by Tabitha Robinson of the New York Power . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference – Austerity Measures Panel

Spring 2011 Conference – Keynote Address, Sorelle Brauth

By Katherine Rougeux, New York Power Authority

Sorelle Leslie Brauth started her keynote address noting three wishes before she retires: 1. Deliver a keynote address to an esteemed organization of women, 2. Be introduced by a phenomenal Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, and 3. Save New York State a billion dollars. Two of . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference – Keynote Address, Sorelle Brauth

Spring 2011 Conference – Personal Finance

By Shilpa Kokate, New York Power Authority

What makes women different from men in terms of financial planning and investment? The past few years has seen a growth for financial advice directed specifically at women, recognizing women often face unique financial challenges. Whether getting ready to retire, working with family responsibilities, or running a . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference – Personal Finance

Spring 2011 Conference – Volunteering and Mentoring

By Rachel Friedman, Con Edison

The women of WICE come with a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience in fields all around the communications and energy fields.  One of WICE’s many volunteering endeavors pairs women working throughout the communications and energy industries with women from Columbia University who are looking to enter the field.  . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference – Volunteering and Mentoring

Spring 2011 Conference

SUMMARY OF CONFERENCE

Date: May 11, 2011 Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Location: Glen Sanders, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY, directions $50 members, $75 non-members, $25 students

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. On-Site Registration, Networking & Breakfast

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Welcome & Introduction Jill Anderson, WICE President and Director of Renewable Energy, New . . . → Read More: Spring 2011 Conference

Meal Delivery Volunteering – June 25, 2011

WICE members in the New York City area got together for a Saturday morning of volunteering in Manhattan.

Meals on Heels Volunteering Date: Saturday,  June 25, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: 351 East 74th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave, closer to 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075, entrance on 74th Street down . . . → Read More: Meal Delivery Volunteering – June 25, 2011