Interested in Joining WiB?

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Purdue University’s Women in Business serves its members by helping them grow their networks, connecting them with professional opportunities, and building a community of support within the Daniels School of Business.

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Our organization is intentionally exclusive. In our most recent recruitment cycle for the 2024-2025 academic year, we received over 300 applicants and extended memberships to just over 40 new members. This selectivity ensures that sponsors interact with students who are not only academically strong but also committed to personal and professional development.

WiB members actively seek career growth, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Unlike traditional career fairs or open events, our programs offer a more intimate and focused environment, allowing for genuine connections with top talent pre-vetted through a selective process.

What Sets Us Apart

WiB’s Signature Events

To remain an active member of WiB, members must attend a minimum combination of these three types of events.

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  • During WiB Wednesdays, all members come together for announcements and short activities. These meetings keep members informed and involved in the organization. These events are typically offered 3-4 times a semester.

  • WiB hosts professional development meetings featuring representatives from well-known companies who lead discussions and workshops focused on career growth and gain insights into different professional industries.

    These sessions also offer valuable networking opportunities, with many companies sending recruiters to engage directly with members. This year, WiB welcomed speakers from organizations such as Eli Lilly, John Deere, Polaris, KPMG, Deloitte, and Charles Schwab.

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  • Membership events offer engaging and relaxed settings for WiB members to connect! Past activities have included bowling at the Union, Galentine’s celebrations, a golf workshop, attending a Purdue women's basketball game, and pilates at the Co-Rec. 

    These events give members the chance to meet new people, strengthen relationships, and build a sense of community within the organization.

Recent Events

  • Conference in a large room with attendees sitting at tables, a stage with two women speaking, and balloon columns on either side of the stage.

    17th Annual Monarch Leadership Conference

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Our members has the opportunity to attend a day filled with professional growth and inspirational insights planned by our VP of Conference, Kate Kaizer.

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    Origami Butterfly Making

    MEMBERSHIP EVENT

    Leading up to the 17th Annual Monarch Leadership Conference, our WiB members helped out by participating in a friendly competition to see who could make the most origami butterflies for our event.

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    Indianapolis Career Trek

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Towards the end of the month, members will have the option to attend a career trek to Indianapolis with WiB. Previously, WiB has has the opportunity to visit Eli Lilly and Lucas Oil Stadium with the Pacers.

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    February WiB Wednesday

    WIB WEDNESDAY

    Members attended our first WiB Wednesday of the semester to catch up on leadership turnover information, prepare for the Monarch Leadership Conference, and

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    Headshots & Vision Boards

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Members took professional headshots and created inspirational vision boards to kick off the new year.

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    Golf Workshop with Polaris

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Members participated in a golf workshop sponsored by Polaris at the Purdue Birck Golf Complex. Following the event, members heard from Polaris representatives during a networking hour.