I just turned 50 and am using this milestone as an opportunity to look inward. I love a good list, so I decided to make a few of them, adding up to what I am calling “50 at 50”.

These lists include: 

• what I am grateful for
• what I thought I would accomplish and did
• what I am proud I have done that surprised even me 
• what I no longer require myself to do, including former goals I am letting go
• what I still want to do/accomplish, including experiences
• what I will continue to improve upon 

We know that women often have a hard time celebrating ourselves, so these lists were a gift to me. 

None of us are “perfect” or have the “perfect” life. I am not perfect. My life is not perfect. I struggle. I suffer. I have setbacks. We all do. Some might look at me with envy and others with disgust. Yet, I am proud of where and who I am. It is exactly as it should be in this moment. I am grateful for the life I have built so far, together, with my family, my friends, my colleagues and my extended community. As I look back over 50 years, I really am fulfilled. As I look forward to the next 50, I know that I will continue to be so. And that, in itself, is something to celebrate!

CWIB encourages you to do the same and celebrate your prior, current and future successes. Check out our Spring 2024 programming lineup to get started.

- Lisa Kaplowitz, Executive Director of CWIB

Check out our most recent Rutgers Center for Women in Business research on the importance of male engagement in reaching gender equity by Lisa Kaplowitz and Colleen Tolan, PhD published in Harvard Business Review. The data shows most men want gender equity, but barriers are holding them back from joining in on the fight. Recognizing these obstacles is the first step toward initiating impactful change and empowering men to participate in gender equity initiatives.

Check out the new article "Flexible Work is Key for Gender Equity: Insights from CWIB's Inaugural Conference" by Colleen Tolan, PhD, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, and Lisa Kaplowitz, Executive Director, from our center.

Read the article below to learn how flexible work is vital to the advancement of women in the workforce.

Make sure you sign up for our upcoming golf clinic with the Rutgers Women's Golf Team. Join us to learn from elite golfers and catch up with the CWIB community for lunch and networking. Space is limited so register now.



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Join us for our webinar on "Building Your Network to Support Career Advancement" on Friday, April 12^th. Heather Gould and Jackie Evans, two mentors from our G.R.O.W. mentoring program, will share insights on how to strategically build your network to best achieve your professional goals.



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Check out our latest webinar recap with Deepali Vyas (Korn Ferry), Nicole Reboe (Rich Talent Group), and Gina Riley (Talence Group, LLC) to learn how recruiters help you navigate an effective job search. Our panelists discussed what recruiters actually do and how they can help you land your dream job.

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