February 2008 - uWomen

[UWAB] Help with Prospective Student
by Jennifer Nicole Whitlow 24 Feb '08

24 Feb '08

Hey girls, I'm helping with the IAC Shadow Day and I need to show a prospective CM student an on campus dorm or apartment. Will anyone be able to help me out on Tuesday at noon? Thanks, Jennifer

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[UWAB] Meeting Minutes for 2/19/2007
by Sweta Vajjhala 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

Hi All, Attached are the minutes from yesterday's meeting. Enjoy! ~Sweta -- Sweta Vajjhala CS 2110 TA Georgia Institute Of Technology Cell: (603)-738-7711

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[UWAB] Mayor Shirley Franklin Speaking at Georgia Tech!!
by Suggs, Vickie L 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

CC Student Leaders! *Progress of African-American Culture *Women Making Great Strides in their Careers *Politics, Q&A with the Mayor of Atlanta *Inspiration & Motivation for Achievement The Mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Shirley Franklin, will address the GT Community this Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2:30PM in the Student Center Ballroom. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to hear Mayor Franklin. She will be the featured speaker for the GT Black History Month activities. After the Mayor's speech, she will participate in a Question & Answer session with the audience. Be sure to get there on time to assure you have a seat. Admission is Free! This event is being sponsored by the African American Student Union (AASU); OMED: Educational Services; the Ivan Allen College; School of History, Technology & Society (HTS); School of Public Policy (Pub. Pol.) & the Honors Program. See you Saturday, February 23, 2008 in the Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom at 2:30PM. For more information, contact Candace Mitchell at cmitchell3(a)mail.gatech.edu <mailto:cmitchell3@mail.gatech.edu> Vickie L. Suggs Manager, Retention Initiatives and Community College of Computing The Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0280 404.385.2273 (office) 404.385.0965 (fax) vickie(a)cc.gatech.edu <mailto:wdp@cc.gatech.edu>

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[UWAB] The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Information Session- "Process of Software Engineering"
by Suggs, Vickie L 20 Feb '08

20 Feb '08

CC Student Leaders: As part of the SAIC Scholars Program, The SAIC-Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Workshop Series Presents: "Process of Software Engineering" Facilitated by: Debbie Cortez on RUP Location: College of Computing Bldg. Room 102 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST @ 11:00AM Please come out and learn more about computing opportunities within the CDC! Vickie L. Suggs Manager, Retention Initiatives and Community College of Computing The Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0280 404.385.2273 (office) 404.385.0965 (fax) vickie(a)cc.gatech.edu <mailto:wdp@cc.gatech.edu>

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[UWAB] Don't Forget!
by Candis Pham 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Hello girls! Just a reminder...our second Women@CC meeting of the semester is tonight at 5:00pm in the Student Organizations Room CCB 104b! We will be holding chair/ committee elections as well as begin planning some big events. Please bring your friends that may not have come in the past! I hope to see you tonight! Have a great day!! (@)_)-.--;--- Candis Pham Women@CC Chair Computational Media major

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[UWAB] Announcing…FASET Leader Recruitment 2008!!
by Dawn Shanti Finney 18 Feb '08

18 Feb '08

Hi everyone, I had a change to work as a FASET in Summer 2007 and I would love to see a higher representation of CS and CM majors. We had about 3 CS majors last time and no CM majors at all! No harm in trying, right? Dawn ------- Announcing…FASET Leader Recruitment 2008!! FASET Leader Applications are now available and are due FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 at 5 pm in the ISyE Annex Room 330. Applications are attached to this email or may be found at www.faset.gatech.edu. FASET is a fun and exciting opportunity to interact with incoming freshman and help them adjust to life at Tech! You will also get to work with other current students as well as faculty and staff! If you will be in the Atlanta area for Summer 2008, and would like a way to not only improve your resume but also gain a new social group, then APPLY TODAY FOR FASET!! There will be two information sessions for those interested in learning more: * Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:15 am in the ISyE Annex Executive Room 228 * Monday, February 25, 2008 at 8:00 pm in the ISyE Annex Executive Room 228 Notifications of acceptance will go out by April 1, 2008! For additional information, please refer to the FASET application, website, or contact Bethany Naser (bethany.naser(a)vpss.gatech.edu ), Robert Ellis (robert.ellis(a)gatech.edu) or Stacey Mahaffey (stacey.mahaffey(a)gatech.edu) -- Dawn Shanti Finney dawn.finney(a)gatech.edu www.prism.gatech.edu/~gth683e Georgia Institute of Technology Computer Science: Foundations and Intelligence Environmental Engineering: Biological Processes and Sustainability

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[UWAB] Meeting Minutes for 2/12/2008
by Sweta Vajjhala 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

Hello Ladies, I apologise for sending out these minutes very late: they will come out earlier in the future. If anybody has any questions or concerns about these minutes, please feel free to email me. Thanks & Happy Sunday! ~Sweta -- Sweta Vajjhala CS 2110 TA Georgia Institute Of Technology Cell: (603)-738-7711

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[UWAB] Chair/ Committee positions!
by Candis Pham 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

Hello Girls! For those of you interested in applying to be a chair or committee member for one of the following positions, please read the details associated with the position and let me know what you're interested in, using either an email or simple telling me at the next meeting. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about any of the positions. Have an awesome day! - *Recruitment Committee: *Handles the "big picture" of organization recruitment events such as Women's Overnight - *Advertising Committee: * - *Poster design (multiple people)- * handles poster and flyer design (if wanted, this is the committee that could handle poster/ flyer design contests within the organization) - *Film production (multiple people)- *works to produce video(s) for the organization such as a short recruitment film or a film to sum up the semester as an organization - *Photography- *gathers the photographs taken at each event and makes sure it's given to the appropriate chairs to advertise - *Events Chair:* There should be an Events Chair for each event. This person handles the nit-picky details of the event such as making sure the tent arrives on time and that speakers have what they need at the event. - *Fund Raising/Prizes:* Organize fund raisers and donations for prizes for events such as CoCaesar's and the Masquerade Ball. (@)_)-.--;--- Candis Pham Women@CC Chair Computational Media major -- ~Candis

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[UWAB] "Process of Software Engineering" Talk sponsored by SAIC-CDC
by Suggs, Vickie L 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

Student Leaders: As part of the SAIC Scholars Program, The SAIC-Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Workshop Series Presents: "Process of Software Engineering" Facilitated by: Debbie Cortez on RUP Location: College of Computing Bldg. Room 102 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST @ 11:00AM Please come out and learn more about software engineering and opportunities within the CDC! Vickie L. Suggs Manager, Retention Initiatives and Community College of Computing The Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0280 404.385.2273 (office) 404.385.0965 (fax) vickie(a)cc.gatech.edu <mailto:wdp@cc.gatech.edu>

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[UWAB] Macy's Systems and Technology-- Information Session
by Suggs, Vickie L 16 Feb '08

16 Feb '08

Please come join us and learn more about career opportunities in technology! WHO Macy's Systems and Technology Associates WHAT Macy's Systems and Technology reps speaking in a roundtable discussion about technology WHEN & WHERE Thursday - Feb 21, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. KACB Room 1116 W Food will be served! Vickie L. Suggs, Manager Retention Initiatives and Community Office of Diversity and Community Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta Georgia 30332 Office: 404.385.2273 Email: vickie(a)cc.gatech.edu

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