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May 2019
May Luncheon
“Leading with Passion.” Susana Rivera-Mills became provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Ball State University in July 2018. As provost, she oversees all aspects of their academic mission, including supporting leadership for all academic units. She plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of the strategic plan. She brings extensive administrative experience, and her passion to connect universities to their communities, to Ball State. Susana’s goal is to create a learning environment where all students…
Find out more »June 2019
June Luncheon – Field Trip!
Come together with other professional women in our community. We are a blend of working professionals, entrepreneurs, women looking for opportunities, and women who simply enjoy being around other empowering women. This month we take WIBU on the road! We will be visiting Pumpkin Pulp. PLEASE NOTE: SEATING IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 REGISTRANTS Originally from Fortville, IN, Ball State Alumni Brain Blair has been operating Pumpkin Pulp Studios since 2004. Brian will share the way he went from…
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July Luncheon
Power of Moving On · Where are you today? Looking at self and understanding where self stands. · The plan – how to develop the blueprint. · Realize the plan will not always go as planned. · How and when to move. Marchal Hudson is a Muncie native, BSU alum with a masters in communication – organizational & professional communication development and a bachelor’s in management with a focus in Human Resources. Currently employed at Ball State University as the…
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August Luncheon
Join us in welcoming our 2018 ATHENA Recipient: WaTasha Barnes Griffin WaTasha Barnes Griffin is Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Central Indiana, which houses the only crisis emergency shelter program in Central Indiana, providing safe housing for women, children, and teens to rebuild after crisis. Barnes Griffin previously served the role of prevention program coordinator at A Better Way Services, where she established the Community Coalition against Violence, the coalition joins service providers from the public and private sectors to…
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September Luncheon
Join us in welcoming Jenn and Katie from Two Moms and a wine Truck at our September Luncheon Agenda: 11:30 Lunch Buffet & Networking 11:50 Formal Program Begins 12:40 - 30 second announcements ($5 each) * Limit 1 per person Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: Promote your Products or Event with a Vendor Booth. Vendor Booth Sponsorships can be purchased for $50. This includes the cost of lunch for one, a 6 foot table, table skirt, and…
Find out more »October 2019
October Luncheon
Join us in welcoming our October speaker, Damon Elmore Damon is the Sr. Executive Director - People Strategy and General Counsel with Muncie Power Products. In this capacity, he is a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO, and serves as its in-house counsel. He received his J.D. from the Emory University School of Law, and his B.A. from Savannah State University. Prior to joining Muncie Power, he was a Partner with the law firm…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 ATHENA Awards Luncheon
ATHENA Awards Luncheon WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN The distinguished ATHENA Awards Luncheon will honor our nominees and announce the recipients of the ATHENA Leadership Award, ATHENA Young Professional Award, ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award, and our WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. EVENT SCHEDULE 11:00 Registration Opens 11:30 – 1:00 ATHENA Awards Presentation Luncheon Registrations due WEDNESDAY , November 13 by 5 PM. See our ticket options…
Find out more »December 2019
December Luncheon
Join us for the last luncheon of the year. We welcome Ashley Sieb. Beautifully Broken: How to Move Mountains in Your Life As a young girl, I remember hearing the quote, “Don’t wake her, for when she wakes, she will move mountains.” I don’t believe we should focus on moving mountains. We need to talk about climbing mountains. During our lunch together, I will inspire you: How to find beauty in what broke you Tools to change your mind (which…
Find out more »January 2020
January Luncheon
Living Simply in 2020: Organizing your Estate. Decluttering your Home. Simplifying your Life. You’ve survived the holidays. . .join us for strategies from Attorney Sara Shade Hamilton and Professional Organizer Susan Brumley to find your joy by paring down. Susan Brumley: After a 15 year career in retail management starting with Bloomingdales and Ann Taylor stores, this mother of four was not willing to let go of her passion for wardrobing and helping others to Look Their Best. In 2008…
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February Luncheon
Vision Casting Are you being intentionally thoughtful about the direction your life or business is headed? The brilliance of your own mind will come alive in this workshop! Learn the effects our thoughts have upon our brain, the neuroscience involved and how to use this to your advantage. You’ll gain tools to create a clear vision for each area of life to support your 2020 goals. Halle has worked with leaders, entrepreneurs and busy people for 20 years, helping them to…
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