September 2014 - uWomen

[UWAB] Meeting tonight - Crafts!
by Maura Gerke 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Hi everyone, During tonight’s meeting we will be doing crafts! Take a break from studying by making some perler bead art. (Like these: http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/025/a/3/pokemon_perler_beads_by_okam…) Join us in CCB 340 at 6:30 for food and fun! W@CC Co-Chairs Maura Gerke Emma Hargrave

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[UWAB] NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
by Jennifer Whitlow 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

Hi Ladies, The time has come to promote the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. This award recognizes high school women for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing at both a national and regional level. Georgia Tech currently serves as the hosting organization for the Georgia and Puerto Rico regional awards. I sending this information to all of you in the hopes that you can help us publicize the event to any students, teachers or other contacts you may have at the high school level. See the email below that can be sent along to contacts you may have, as well as the attached flyer with information about the awards. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. For more information on the award, please go to www.aspirations.org<http://www.aspirations.org>. Sincerely, Jennifer Jennifer Whitlow Director of Computing Enrollment GT College of Computing jwhitlow(a)cc.gatech.edu 2015 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. This multi-tiered competition includes recognition at the national level (sponsored by Bank of America) and at the local level (sponsored by Microsoft), serving 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Criteria and Eligibility Any U.S. high school woman with computing aspirations is eligible and encouraged to apply: NCWIT recognizes aspirations as well as accomplishments. Aspirations Award recipients are chosen for their outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education. For more detailed information, please visit www.aspirations.org/faqs<http://www.aspirations.org/faqs>. Prizes Each award recipient receives recognition at an award event, scholarship and internship opportunities, access to a peer network of technical young women in the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community (sponsored by Bloomberg), and various other prizes - computing resources, gadgets, sponsor swag, engraved awards and certificates, and more. Additionally, National Award recipients receive: * $500 in cash * a laptop computer * a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 7, 2015 * an engraved award for both the student and her school * networking opportunities with Bank of America employees Students can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on November 2, 2014.

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[UWAB] Meeting Tonight - Wreck It Ralph!
by Maura Gerke 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

Hello everyone, Tonight we will be having a movie night! Come watch Wreck It Ralph with your fellow CoC ladies in CCB 340 at 6:30. Snacks and drinks will be provided as usual. Hope to see you there! W@CC Co-Chairs Emma Hargrave Maura Gerke

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[UWAB] Qualcomm women in computing event
by Emma 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

Hey Girls, Check out this Qualcomm event on Tuesday the 23rd at 6pm! Have a great week, ~Emma Hargrave Computational Media 2016 HighRhulain67(a)gmail.com EHargrave6(a)gatech.edu CM Ambassadors President, UC Vice President, and W@CC Co-Chair

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[UWAB] Fwd: FW: Qualcomm "Women In Engineering" Flyer
by Emma 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Hey girls, Check out this opportunity from Qualcomm! ~Emma Hargrave HighRhulain67(a)gmail.com EHargrave6(a)gatech.edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Thomas, Marielle <mcthomas(a)cc.gatech.edu> Date: Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 6:38 PM Subject: FW: Qualcomm "Women In Engineering" Flyer To: "ehargrave6(a)gatech.edu" <ehargrave6(a)gatech.edu>, Maura Gerke < mgerke(a)gatech.edu>, Maura Gerke <mauragerke17(a)gmail.com>, " kwright10(a)gatech.edu" <kwright10(a)gatech.edu>, "Alexander, Mica S" < msalexander31(a)gatech.edu>, "Samantha Sau Man Lo (samantha(a)cc.gatech.edu)" < samantha(a)cc.gatech.edu> Please share with your members. Thanks, Marielle C. Thomas *Program Coordinator of Employer Relations* *College of Computing <http://cc.gatech.edu> * Office of Outreach, Enrollment and Community 801 Atlantic Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0280 E: mcthomas(a)cc.gatech.edu O: 404-894-0531 C: 404-713-2454 LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=147685450&trk=nav_responsive_tab_p…> *From:* Anderson, Vance [mailto:vancea@qualcomm.com] *Sent:* Friday, September 12, 2014 2:48 PM *To:* Felicia Benton-Johnson (felicia.johnson(a)coe.gatech.edu) 'Cox,Jacquline L'; Etta Pittman (etta.pittman(a)ece.gatech.edu) anna.walker(a)ece.gatech.edu; Thomas, Marielle *Cc:* Anderson, Vance; Lewis, Jamie; Norfleet, Austin *Subject:* Qualcomm "Women In Engineering" Flyer Hello Ladies, I hope this email finds you all well this Friday. I have completed the flyer for the “Women In Engineering” Event to be held on campus the evening of September 23rd. Can you please share with the appropriate student organizations this flyer? We are looking to identify women within COC and ECE schools for this event. The venue capacity seats 100, and the first 100 student who RSVP will received food. Felicia and Jackie, thank you helping set this up, and thanks to everyone for your continued support and partnership. This is going to be exciting, please do let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, *Vance Anderson* *| *Qualcomm Staffing *Campus Team / Workforce Development Labs* 858-651-6905 (Office) 619-871-0998 (Mobile) *Email:* vancea(a)qualcomm.com *Linked in**:* http://www.linkedin.com/in/vanceericanderson *STRENGTHS: Woo| Positivity |Communication | Relator | Includer* *MBTI: ESFP - Extraversion | Sensing | Feeling | Perceiving* [image: cid:image007.png@01CF5002.91700CB0] <https://twitter.com/Thinkabit_Lab> [image: cid:image006.png@01CF4F34.3C5E9940] <https://www.facebook.com/QualcommCareers> [image: cid:image007.png@01CF4F34.3C5E9940] <http://www.linkedin.com/company/2017?trk=NUS-body-company-name> [image: cid:image008.png@01CF4F34.3C5E9940] <https://twitter.com/QualcommCareers> [image: cid:image009.png@01CF4F34.3C5E9940] <https://plus.google.com/u/0/107510209971303313722> [image: cid:image010.png@01CF4F34.3C5E9940] <http://www.weibo.com/qualcommchina>

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[UWAB] Fwd: Diversity scholarship info?
by Highrhulain 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

~Emma Hargrave Highrhulain67(a)gmail.com Ehargrave6(a)gatech.edu Begin forwarded message: > From: "Thomas, Marielle" <mcthomas(a)cc.gatech.edu> > Date: September 11, 2014 at 3:20:22 PM EDT > To: "'kwright10(a)gatech.edu'" <kwright10(a)gatech.edu>, "'Alexander, Mica S'" <msalexander31(a)gatech.edu>, "'ehargrave6(a)gatech.edu'" <ehargrave6(a)gatech.edu>, 'Maura Gerke' <mgerke(a)gatech.edu>, 'Maura Gerke' <mauragerke17(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Peace, Troy" <tpeace(a)cc.gatech.edu>, "Jackson, Alyshia" <ajackson(a)cc.gatech.edu> > Subject: FW: Diversity scholarship info? > > Hi Ladies; > > Please share with your student organization about this diversity scholarship. > > Thanks! > > Kind regards, > > > Marielle C. Thomas > E: mcthomas(a)cc.gatech.edu > O: 404-894-0531 > C: 404-713-2454 > LinkedIn > > > > > > From: Pearson, Christina [mailto:Christina.Pearson@dev.gatech.edu] > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 12:33 PM > To: Thomas, Marielle > Cc: Chichester, William S. (William.Chichester(a)capitalone.com) Robinson, Ryan J. (Ryan.Robinson(a)capitalone.com) > Subject: FW: Diversity scholarship info? > Importance: High > > Marielle, > > Can you distribute the attached flyer to M@CC, W@CC, and H@CC – as well as any other CoC student orgs that might be a good fit for this scholarship? The deadline to apply is Octl 15th, and students will be notified in mid-November. > > Thanks, > Christina > > > Christina T. Pearson > Director of Corporate Relations > Georgia Institute of Technology > Office of Development > Atlanta, GA 30332-0220 > > Wardlaw phone: 404.894.6007 > EI2 office phone: 404.894.8727 > cpearson(a)gatech.edu > > From: Chichester, William S. [mailto:William.Chichester@capitalone.com] > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:18 AM > To: Pearson, Christina > Cc: Robinson, Ryan J.; Atira Rochester (atira.rochester(a)gatech.edu) (atira.rochester(a)gatech.edu) > Subject: RE: Diversity scholarship info? > > Please see attached for the Capital One Diversity Scholarship > > From: Pearson, Christina [mailto:Christina.Pearson@dev.gatech.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:27 PM > To: Chichester, William S. > Cc: Robinson, Ryan J. > Subject: Diversity scholarship info? > Importance: High > > Hi William, > > Just following up…. Did you want to forward the diversity scholarship information to me and Atira and the CoC so that we can be sure this is advertised prior to the deadline? No pressure or rush, just want to be sure this doesn’t fall through the cracks before the deadline. > > Many thanks, > Christina > > Christina T. Pearson > Director of Corporate Relations > Georgia Institute of Technology > Office of Development > Atlanta, GA 30332-0220 > > Wardlaw phone: 404.894.6007 > EI2 office phone: 404.894.8727 > cpearson(a)gatech.edu > > > The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and/or proprietary to Capital One and/or its affiliates. The information transmitted herewith is intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer.

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[UWAB] Attendance for the first meeting
by Emma 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Hello again, If you were at W@CC's first meeting, please respond to this email with your name and GT Username (ex: ehargrave6). CCorgs are required to use paper attendance this semester and I forgot to have you all sign the sheet. Thanks a bunch! ~Emma Hargrave HighRhulain67(a)gmail.com EHargrave6(a)gatech.edu

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[UWAB] Walmart tech talk tonight!!
by Emma 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Hello Girls! I hope you all had a great career fair experience! This is just a reminder that we aren't having a meeting tonight, as there are several different tech talks on campus tonight, one of which is from Walmart! If you'd like to go to that, it's a 6 PM in Howey L1. Good luck with interviews! ~Emma Hargrave HighRhulain67(a)gmail.com EHargrave6(a)gatech.edu

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[UWAB] Job Openings: Institute for Computing Education
by Maura Gerke 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

Hi ladies! Attached is a flyer for job openings for students in the ICE. If you’re interested, please email April Heard at aheard(a)cc.gatech.edu with your resume, 2 references, and which position you’re interested in. W@CC Co-Chairs Maura Gerke Emma Hargrave

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[UWAB] Meeting Cancelled!
by Maura Gerke 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

Hi everyone, Unfortunately, due to work conflicts and illness, Emma and I will not be able to hold our meeting tonight. However, we do want help anyone who feels their resume or cover letter needs some refining. Please email us at mgerke(a)gatech.edu or ehargrave6(a)gatech.edu if you need any career fair or resume advice. Also, the CoC’s “Upgrade” career prep event is tomorrow at 5pm in Klaus 1116 so be sure to attend if you need some guidance. We look forward to seeing you soon! W@CC Co-Chairs Maura Gerke Emma Hargrave

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