Powerful Women Paving the Way Conference
NOTE: The 2009 Powerful Women Paving the Way Conference was cancelled due to the current economic conditions. Thank you to everyone who was interested and we hope that you will participate in this coming year's conference. We will keep you updated with the status.
WIB members who attended the 2008 Conference
The Powerful Women Paving the Way Conference was inspired by Women in Business’ 10-year anniversary. The awards WIB has received in the past years were made possible not only by the continued dedication of the current executive board and members, but also by the hard work of those that precede us, and it seemed necessary to hold a celebration of our past and future. Gus Colangelo, the Dean of Undergraduate Programs and the adviser of Women in Business, was further inspired to make an event to celebrate all women in business, and the conference was created. In its first year, there were over 200 alumni, faculty, undergraduates, and more in attendance. After proving such a huge success, the Smeal College of Business decided to make this an annual event.
View a brochure on the Powerful Women Paving the Way Conference.
Executive Board members with Michelle Austin
2008 Recap
At the 2008 Powerful Women Paving the Way Conference, inspiring women of all ages attended. Michelle Austin, founder and owner of Fluidity Fitness, kicked off the conference during breakfast Friday morning. After the first breakout session, Anne Weisberg, director in the Deloitte U.S. Firm's Talent Organization, then spoke early morning. Barbara Kroner, the dean of the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State, gave a phenomenal performance during lunch. The last breakout session was followed by keynote Joan Amble, executive vice president and corporate comptroller of American Express Company. The conference ended with a brunch Saturday morning and an inspiring speech by Sue Paterno.