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[UWAB] FW: [WRC Newsletter] Register now for WLC; Warning: Robberies
by Biggers, Maureen Short 11 Oct '06

11 Oct '06

News and events from the GT Women's Center - some good stuff!! ________________________________ From: Yvette Upton [mailto:yvette.upton@vpss.gatech.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:50 PM To: wrc(a)lists.gatech.edu Subject: [WRC Newsletter] Register now for WLC; Warning: Robberies This Week at the WRC Congratulations to the Georgia Tech Women in Chemistry Committee on being selected as the 2006 Southeastern Regional Meeting recipient of the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences! The award is going to be presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 58th Southeastern Regional Meeting (SERMACS) award luncheon on November 2, 2006 in Augusta, GA. Register now for early-bird rates for the Nov. 3-4 Women's Leadership Conference! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1) Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Classes is this Friday, October 13. 2) WARNING: Robberies 3) "Office Creeper" on the Georgia Tech campus. 4) WARNING: Increase in the number of reports of stolen bicycles from campus WRC EVENT CALENDAR: 5) Niki in the Garden - Rescheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 3:45 p.m., meet at the WRC transportation provided Cost: $12 6) October Graduate Women's Lunch - THIS Thursday, October 12, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Please sign up before Thursday 7 Women's Leadership Conference (Nov. 3-4,2006): Early-bird registration ends October 18 - $10/students, $25/faculty/staff/community CAMPUS EVENTS: 8) "The Haunting Histories of the Female Body: Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health" Symposium - First film this Wednesday, October 11 9) Yearbook portraits are this week. FREE! 10) TEAM Buzz Community Service Day October 21, 2006 11) Family of Woman exhibit to Atlanta - October 25 12) Improving Student Learning Using Shared Dialogue: Peer Coaching Workshop - October 19 ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS 13) Listing of numerous workshops to support your academic success! COMMUNITY EVENTS 14) Join MEN STOPPING VIOLENCE for their 2006 Annual Awards Gala IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1) Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Classes is this Friday, October 13. Academic workshop schedule below! 2) WARNING: Robberies On 9/30/2006, at 12:00 a.m., a student stated that he was robbed on Bobby Dodd Way near the Library. The student stated that three unknown males followed him while he was walking on Bobby Dodd Way. One of the men snatched the student's book bag then demanded all of his money. The man removed the cash from the student's wallet and threw all of his property back at him. The student was not injured. The men were last seen running towards Tech Tower. Description of Suspects Suspect #1 * Black male * 23-25 years old * 6' tall * Gold teeth * Yellow shirt * Blue jeans Suspect #2 * Black male * 23-25 years old * 6' tall * Blue jeans Suspect #3 * Hispanic male * 23-25 years old * 5'10" tall * White shirt * Blue jeans * Tattoo on right forearm On October 4, 2006 at 8:30 p.m., a student was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males near Fourth Street and Atlantic Drive. The student stated that one of the males pointed a handgun at him before stealing his phone and wallet. Description of Suspects Suspect #1 * Black male * 5'7"-5'9" tall * Slender build * Early twenties * Long dreadlock hairstyle * Last seen wearing baggy blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and a bandana over his face Suspect #2 * Black male * 5'7"-5'9" tall * Slender build * Early twenties * Long hairstyle * Last seen wearing baggy blue jeans, a baseball cap, and a bandana over his face For on campus transportation from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., please call 404-385-RIDE. For safety escorts after 2:30 a.m., please contact the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500. Safety escorts will be limited to the jurisdictional boundaries of the Georgia Tech Police Department. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500 or email crimetips(a)police.gatech.edu. 3) "Office Creeper" on the Georgia Tech campus Please Be On the Look Out (BOLO) regarding an "Office Creeper" on the Georgia Tech campus. An "Office Creeper" is basically a male or female who steals valuables from offices. Please lock office doors and secure your valuables at all times, even if you'll only be away for a few minutes. Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500. Provide the dispatcher with a detailed description of the person and their last known location or direction of travel. 4) WARNING: Increase in the number of reports of stolen bicycles from campus The Georgia Tech Police Department has recently received an increase in the number of reports of stolen bicycles from campus. Many of the bicycles that have recently been reported stolen were secured with a cable lock. Please secure the frame of your bicycle with a U-shaped lock to a bike rack. Do you not secure bicycles to hand rails, lamp posts, or trees. The Georgia Tech Police Department offers a free bicycle registration. If you would like to register your bicycle, please stop by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Please be on the look out for anyone seen loitering near bike racks or tampering with bike locks. Immediately contact the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500 to report suspicious activity WRC EVENT CALENDAR: 5) Niki in the Garden - RESCHEDULED Rescheduled to Tuesday, October 24, 3:45 p.m. meet at the WRC transportation provided Cost: $12 The Niki Charitable Art Foundation brings the legacy of the late artist's ideal. This is the world's largest exhibition of internationally renowned artist Niki de Saint Phalles outdoor sculptures ever presented. For a limited time this exhibit will be available. Please join us for an evening in the Atlanta Botanical Garden <http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/site/events/niki_overview> as we view sculptures that have been delighting international audiences for decades. 6) October Graduate Women's Lunch - Sign up before Thursday THIS Thursday, October 12, 12 to 1:30 p.m., 320 Student Center Free lunch provided by the WRC - please r.s.v.p. to womens.center(a)gatech.edu Managing Stress Through Time Management: The reality of having too much to do in too little time is a major source of stress that is commonly ignored. Especially for highly achieving people, the temptation is to continue to try to do more with less and to overcommit. These traps can cause successful people to burn out. This workshop provides strategies for successful time management to increase efficiency and overall well being. Presented by Nelson Binggeli, Ph.D. 7) Women's Leadership Conference - Register by October 18 for early-bird rates! Registration for the November 3-4 Women's Leadership Conference began today. Early-bird rates are $10 for students and $25 for faculty/staff/alumni/community - or sign up to volunteer and receive free admission. To volunteer, email Karishma Jiva at gtg816x(a)mail.gatech.edu <mailto:gtg816x@mail.gatech.edu> The 10th Georgia Tech Women's Leadership Conference will be held Friday, November 3 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 4 (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Georgia Tech Student Center. The conference includes three keynote speakers, 15 workshop options, a Women of Distinction awards ceremony and a special Women in the Workforce/Alumnae track. ____________________________________________________________ Georgia Tech Women's Leadership Conference 2006 Perseverance in Action: Celebrating the 10th Women's Leadership Conference Georgia Tech Student Center Friday, November 3, 2006 : 5:30PM to 8:30PM Welcome Reception Alumna Speaker: Amy Flatten, Director of International Affairs for American Physical Society Gail A. DiSabatino Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony Saturday, November 4, 2006: 8:30AM to 3:00PM Breakfast Speaker: Marsha Anderson Bomar, Founder and President of Street Smarts Lunch Speaker: Nadia Bilchik, CNN Correspondent and Author of Little Book of Big Networking Ideas Register Online: http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/wlc (If you have any problems registering, contact the Women's Resource Center at 404-385-0230 or visit www.womenscenter.gatech.edu) CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS: 8) "The Haunting Histories of the Female Body: Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health" Symposium "The Haunting Histories of the Female Body: Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health" explores the visual, historical and political nature of the reproductive female body. Built around a film series, which will begin this Wednesday, October 11 (see details below), and a symposium, which will take place on November 17, this interdisciplinary project proves to be as entrancing as it is illuminating. The symposium includes papers from the areas of literary, historical and cultural studies as well as a presentation and roundtable discussion with physicians and midwives. The film series includes Dead Ringers, Born in the USA (a documentary on childbirth in America), A Midwives Tale, and The Abortion Diaries among others. First movie in the series will be shown Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm in the The Library East Commons. Professor Andrew Uroskie will introduce and discuss the short film "Vital Statistics of a Citizen, Simply Obtained," by the American artist Martha Rosler, which focuses on the historical and present-day subjugation of women to a scientific-medical establishment principally guided by normalcy and deviation. For information about other films to be shown and anything else to do with this project, contact Professors Klestinec (cynthia.klestinec(a)lcc.gatech.edu) and Hassan (narin.hassan(a)lcc.gatech.edu) 9) Yearbook portraits are this week. FREE! Portraits are this week! Remind everyone that this year, they are FREE! To make an appointment, call 1-800-969-1338 or sign up at www.cws.ouryear.com School codes: Seniors- 87169, Grads and undergrads: 87170 Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Pine Room of the Student Center Commons (2nd floor) Walk-ins welcome! 10) TEAM Buzz Community Service Day October 21, 2006 *prepare yourself for eXtreme service!!* Be a part of the tenth annual TEAM Buzz Community Service Day! Sign up as a volunteer today for TEAM Buzz 2006 at www.teambuzz.org <http://www.teambuzz.org/> Choose from over 40 projects, such as outdoor work, delivering meals, and helping children. Questions? E-mail us at teambuzz(a)gatech.edu 11) Family of Woman exhibit to Atlanta October 23 - November 17, 2006 Georgia Tech College of Management (800 West Peachtree Street, NW) Open Monday-Friday - No charge for admission Opening Event: Symposium for the Health and Rights of Women Everywhere Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Featuring: Carol Hogue, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Ruth Uwaifo Oyelere, School of Economics, Georgia Tech Lynn Sibley, Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University Moderated by Anika Rahman, President, Americans for UNFPA 6:00 - Reception ($25 suggested donation), 7:00 Symposium (no charge), Room 210 To r.s.v.p. or for more info: www.americansforunfpa.org/events or 646-649-9114 <http://www.americansforunfpa.org/events%20or%20646-649-9114> . 12) Improving Student Learning Using Shared Dialogue: Peer Coaching Workshop DATE: October 19, 2006 TIME: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM LOCATION: Ferst Room, GT Library and Information Center Working with peers is perhaps the single most efficient and effective way to improve student learning in the classroom and create shared dialogue about common issues in teaching. This interactive workshop introduces the technique of peer coaching as a simple tool to improve student learning and create personally relevant and meaningful dialogue with colleagues about teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to build and use essential skills that are used in the peer coaching process. Presenter: Tris Utschig, Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning This seminar is co-sponsored by the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and the College of Engineering. For further information and registration, click on http://www.cetl.gatech.edu/services/faculty/devsem.htm ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS: **Last Day to Withdrew from Individual Classes is Friday, October 13.** 13) October/ Mid-term Workshop Calendar 10 Tips for Staying Focused Tuesday October 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Student Center Commons, Spring Room Do you jump from homework to homework, starting multiple projects and test preparations without ever fully finishing? Finding it hard to concentrate? Do you have difficulty prioritizing your assignments? Then come to this workshop for ten tips to help you stay focused and stay on track for your degree. Sponsored by the Office of Success Programs and ADAPTS Stress Management, Using Anger Effectively Thursday October 12, 11 a.m. to noon Location: Library, Neely Room (ground floor entrance) Participants will learn about anger and hostility, personal triggers for hostile responses, and the ways in which we can constructively respond to our anger. Sponsored by the Counseling Center Half-Time Report: Academic Success at Midterm Thursday October 12, 6PM-7PM Location: Instructional Center, Room 117 Midterm grades are now available. Are you succeeding? Come to this workshop for strategic assistance in deciding whether to keep or drop courses, and developing a winning strategy for the second half of the semester. Sponsored by the Office of Success Programs Drop-Day Drop-In Advisement Friday October 13, 10am-3pm Location: Advising Office, Library Resource Center (basement level) Need some last minute advice or assistance on drop-day? Feel free to see one of our general academic advisors for assistance. No appointment necessary! COMMUNITY EVENT: 14) Join MEN STOPPPING VIOLENCE for their 2006 Annual Awards Gala Friday, October 20, 2006 7:00 PM @ The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, 181 Peachtree Street Honoring Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Founding Director of the Women's Research and Resource Center at Spelman College and Paul Kivel, Violence Prevention Educator Honorary Chair Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, President of Bennett College for Women, North Carolina Emcees Suchita Vadlamani and Mark Hayes, Co-hosts of Good Day Atlanta Tickets $100 per person Business Attire To reserve a seat call (404) 270-9894 www.menstoppingviolence.org <http://www.menstoppingviolence.org/> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ___ If you have announcements you would like included in "This Week at the WRC", please send them to yvette.upton(a)vpss.gatech.edu. The list is usually sent once a week to more than 900 members of the Georgia Tech community.

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[UWAB] FW: HP is Coming to GA Tech to Recruit for CS jobs/internships - Oct 24th - 26th
by Biggers, Maureen Short 10 Oct '06

10 Oct '06

________________________________ From: Kovar, Sandra [mailto:Sandra.Kovar@hp.com] Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 1:56 AM To: Biggers, Maureen Short Cc: Kovar, Sandra; Dunkin, Ann; Bouzon, Rob Subject: HP is Coming to GA Tech to Recruit - Oct 24th - 26th Importance: High Hi Maureen, I wanted to give you the "heads up" that we will be on campus recruiting in a few weeks and we have several openings for Computer Science students. We will be interviewing for both full-time and summer intern positions. Would you please send a note out to your student distribution list letting them know that they can submit their resumes through Monstertrak by October 15th to be considered for an interview? We will also be hosting an Information Session on Tuesday, October 24th. I'm attaching a flyer so that you can advertise it for us in the COC. Thanks for your assistance and I look forward to seeing you. Please include this information in your email. - US citizens and permanent residents only - Job locations Texas, California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Idaho - Openings are for the following positions: Database Developed/QA; Database Disk I/O Developer/QA; Database Connectivity Developer; Database System Integration Developer/QA; Software Configuration & Management Technician; and Performance Engineer, Software Developer Sandy Kovar University Recruiting Program Manager Hewlett-Packard Company

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[UWAB] Electronic Arts TONIGHT for women and minorities in CoC - READ here for MORE
by Biggers, Maureen Short 10 Oct '06

10 Oct '06

Electronic Arts Recruitment Talk Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: CCB, Room 16 Description: Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community. The visit by EA will include a mock-interview, food, and drinks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maureen Biggers, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Diversity and Community College of Computing, Georgia Tech 801 Atlantic Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0280 404.894.3181 (office) 404.385.0965 (fax)

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[UWAB] Meeting
by Whitlow,Jennifer Nicole 09 Oct '06

09 Oct '06

This is just a reminder that are meeting is tonight in CoC 101 at 7. We will be talking about the Pumpkin Palooza and getting the final details on that. See you there! Jennifer

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[UWAB] EA Games is coming to Tech and Wants to Meet You
by Whitlow,Jennifer Nicole 04 Oct '06

04 Oct '06

Hey girls, EA Games is coming to Tech Tuesday, October 10 from 6-8pm in CoC 16. They want to meet with women and minorities. I would really love if some of you could attend this event. If you are interested, please let me know by tomorrow at 6pm, so that we can let the guest speaker know about how many students will be attending the event. The flyer is attached to this email. Thanks yall, Jennifer

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[UWAB] Student Org Office
by Whitlow,Jennifer Nicole 04 Oct '06

04 Oct '06

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let yall know I'm going to be cleaning up and cleaning out the student organization office Wednesday from 3-4. If anyone wants to come and help feel free, if not no worries. We really just need to rearrange the stuff we want to keep and throw away a bunch of the old stuff like sodas that are way too old and candy and stuff like that. Jennifer

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[UWAB] FW: [WRC Newsletter] Women's Leadership Conference, WRC Fieldtrip
by Biggers, Maureen Short 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

________________________________ From: Yvette Upton [mailto:yvette.upton@vpss.gatech.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:31 PM To: wrc(a)lists.gatech.edu Subject: [WRC Newsletter] Women's Leadership Conference, WRC Fieldtrip This Week at the WRC More than 30 women - an equal mix of undergraduates and graduate students - crowded the Climbing Wall at the CRC last Friday for our Women's Night on the Wall! This week begins registration for the Women's Leadership Conference (Nov. 3-4) and don't forget to sign up now for two WRC fieldtrips! **Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Classes is next Friday, October 13.** Academic workshop schedule below! WRC EVENTS: 1) Women's Leadership Conference (Nov. 3-4,2006): Early-bird registration ends October 18 - $10/students, $25/faculty/staff/community 2) Afternoon at Charis Books & More - THIS WEDNESDAY, October 4, 4 p.m. meet at the WRC at 3:45 transportation provided 3) Niki in the Garden - NEXT Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m. meet at the WRC transportation provided Cost: $12 4) October Graduate Women's Lunch - NEXT Thursday, October 12, 12 to 1:30 p.m. CAMPUS EVENTS: 5) Dean of Students Candidate Open Forum - THIS Thursday, October 5, 2 to 3 p.m. 6) Georgia Tech Women's Forum - THIS Wednesday, October 4, 11:30 a.m. 7) Georgia Tech Women's Basketball Team's "Save Lids to Save Lives" campaign 8) 5 Browns: A classical piano quintet at the Ferst Center - THIS Wednesday, October 4 9) Craft Center Workshops 10) Difference in Communication Styles between Latinos and European Americans TODAY/Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m. 11) Paul Rusesabagina of "Hotel Rwanda" Visits GT - THIS Thursday, October 5 12) Georgia Tech Coming Out Week (October 4 - October 11) 13) Women's Recruitment Team - Applications now being accepted ANNOUNCEMENTS: 14) GT Student Seeking Female Roommate ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS 15) Listing of numerous workshops to support your academic success! THIS WEEK AT THE WRC: 1) Women's Leadership Conference - Registration began today! Registration for the November 3-4 Women's Leadership Conference began today. Early-bird rates are $10 for students and $25 for faculty/staff/alumni/community - or sign up to volunteer and receive free admission. To volunteer email Karishma Jiva at gtg816x(a)mail.gatech.edu <mailto:gtg816x@mail.gatech.edu> The 10th Georgia Tech Women's Leadership Conference will be held Friday, November 3 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 4 (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Georgia Tech Student Center. The conference includes three keynote speakers, 15 workshop options, a Women of Distinction awards ceremony and a special Women in the Workforce/Alumnae track. ____________________________________________________________ Georgia Tech Women's Leadership Conference 2006 Perseverance in Action: Celebrating the 10th Women's Leadership Conference Georgia Tech Student Center Friday, November 3, 2006 : 5:30PM to 8:30PM Welcome Reception Alumna Speaker: Amy Flatten, Director of International Affairs for American Physical Society Gail A. DiSabatino Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony Saturday, November 4, 2006: 8:30AM to 3:00PM Breakfast Speaker: Marsha Anderson Bomar, Founder and President of Street Smarts Lunch Speaker: Nadia Bilchik, CNN Correspondent and Author of Little Book of Big Networking Ideas Register Online: http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/wlc 2) Afternoon at Charis Books & More THIS Wednesday, October 4, 4 p.m. meet at the WRC at 3:45 transportation provided The South's oldest independent feminist bookstore and the Women's Resource Center are going to convene for an afternoon to tour the store and chat about literature. This is a great escape from campus for a short afternoon. Come join us for some tea as we tour and chat. 3) Niki in the Garden NEXT Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m. meet at the WRC transportation provided Cost: $12 The Niki Charitable Art Foundation brings the legacy of the late artist's ideal. This is the world's largest exhibition of internationally renowned artist Niki de Saint Phalles outdoor sculptures ever presented. For a limited time this exhibit will be available. Please join us for an evening in the Atlanta Botanical Garden <http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/site/events/niki_overview> as we view sculptures that have been delighting international audiences for decades. 4) October Graduate Women's Lunch NEXT Thursday, October 12, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Free lunch provided by the WRC - please r.s.v.p. to womens.center(a)gatech.edu Managing Stress Through Time Management: The reality of having too much to do in too little time is a major source of stress that is commonly ignored. Especially for highly achieving people, the temptation is to continue to try to do more with less and to overcommit. These traps can cause successful people to burn out. This workshop provides strategies for successful time management to increase efficiency and overall well being. Presented by Nelson Binggeli, Ph.D. CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5) Dean of Students Candidate Open Forum Thursday, October 5, 2 to 3 p.m. 117 Student Services The search committee for the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students has recommended that John Stein be interviewed as a finalist for the position. The search committee reviewed 145 candidates for the position, since it began the search last spring. As part of the interview process, an open forum has been scheduled for any student, faculty, or staff member to attend. It is scheduled for Thursday, 10/5/06, 2pm - 3pm, in Rm 117, Student Services Building. All those wishing to provide input in the selection of the candidate for the position may do so up until 5pm Friday, 10/6/06 at the following secure web site http://studentaffairs.gatech.edu/jobsearch/. 6) Georgia Tech Women's Forum "Meet-n-Eat: Annual Social and Membership Drive" Wednesday, October 4, 2006 11:30 am to 1:30 pm GT Student Center, Room 320 TOPIC: Join the Georgia Tech Women's Forum as we celebrate 25 years of service to the Georgia Tech community. A complimentary lunch of salads and desserts will be provided as well as a fun exchange of plant cuttings for your garden. If you have any plant cuttings to share, please bring them. ABOUT GTWF: Founded in 1981, the Georgia Tech Women's Forum (GTWF) is an organization comprised of employees from all facets of the Georgia Tech community and remains firm in our mission to provide opportunities for women at Georgia Tech. We have accomplished this via networking, sharing, learning and leadership. Program speakers at our monthly meetings provide a variety of perspectives on issues of interest to today's professional women. SCHOLARSHIP FUND: GTWF also holds a professional responsibility to encourage and support women in their academic endeavors at Georgia Tech. The GTWF Scholarship Fund awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 annually to female students based on financial need, academic achievement, and leadership. MEMBERSHIP: Consider joining our organization and supporting scholarship opportunities and exciting program speakers throughout the year. A membership application is attached. Our annual membership fee is only $10. 7) Georgia Tech Women's Basketball team kicks off "Save Lids to Save Lives" campaign Last week the Georgia Tech Women's Basketball team started its fundraising efforts for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The team is collecting money to fight breast cancer through the Yoplait "Save Lids to Save Lives" program. Jackets are currently in a friendly competition with the women's basketball team at NC State to see who can collect more lids by November 15th. For every pink Yoplait yogurt lid fans bring to the Georgia Tech home football games, or mail in by Nov. 15, 2006, Yoplait and General Mills will donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You can help by bringing your pink Yoplait yogurt lids to one of the Georgia Tech home football games or placing them in bids around campus such as the GT Student Center Food Court. 8) The 5 Browns <http://www.the5browns.com/> are coming to the Ferst Center of Arts Wednesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. Charming, articulate and close-knit, the talented piano quintet returns to the Ferst Center after a sensational worldwide debut last year. This set of brothers and sisters - Desirae, Deondra, Melody, Gregory and Ryan - has just released their second chart-topping album which showcases the classical pianists' extraordinary gifts. Student tickets are only $10 at the Ferst Center box office located on the second floor of the Student Center. For more information go to http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/ 9) Craft Center Workshops For those who want to learn to use the ceramics molds and slip, or who would like a refresher, please participate in a ceramics workshop in the Craft Center on Tuesday October 3 from 6-7 p.m. There is also a pottery workshop currently scheduled for Friday, October 6, also from 6-7 p.m. Anyone who wants to become more familiar with working clay on the pottery wheels is welcome to come. 10) Difference in Communication Styles between Latinos and European Americans: A presentation by William Cruz Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m. Management Building 100 Food will be provided. GE, SHPE and the Office of Diversity Programs presents a high energy presentation that brings light to differences in nonverbal and verbal communication styles between Latinos and European Americans. 11) Paul Rusesabagina: Subject of "Hotel Rwanda" Visits GT This Thursday Thursday, October 5, 2006 7 to 8 p.m., Student Center Ballroom Do not miss this opportunity to meet a true hero! Hotel Manager Paul Rusesabagina, author of An Ordinary Man, and subject of the excellent film "Hotel Rwanda", appears at Georgia Tech to tell his story. Book signing will follow the program. 12) Georgia Tech Coming Out Week (GTCOW) GTCOW is a week-long program created to build a campus climate where Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) students, faculty, staff and their allies are not just tolerated but are accepted and comfortable with their diverging individuality. The events that are part of GTCOW are geared toward raising awareness on campus and getting people comfortable with GLBTQ issues. Some of the events focus on very specific issues from religion to politics to what it is like from a parent's perspective. Through these events GTCOW strives to dampen the effects of homophobia and to make the struggle less enduring for those dealing with GLBTQ issues. Here is the calendar of GTCOW events going on this week: The GTCOW Kick-off Fair <http://www.gtcow.gatech.edu/events.html#fair> Date & Time: Wednesday, October 4, 11:00 a.m to 2 p.m. Location: Skiles Walkway Religious Panel <http://www.gtcow.gatech.edu/events.html#religious> Date & Time: Thursday, October 5, 7 to 9 p.m. Location: ISyE, Executive Classroom Safe-Space Training <http://www.gtcow.gatech.edu/events.html#safespace> Date & Time: Friday, October 6, Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Sign-up online for details <http://safespace.gatech.edu/signup.html> Big Gay Out (BGO) <http://www.gtcow.gatech.edu/events.html#bgo> Date & Time: Friday, October 6, 9 p.m. Location: Under the Couch PFLAG and Alumni Panel Date & Time: Monday, October 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Location: Crescent Room, Student Center Political Issues/Awareness Date & Time: Tuesday, October 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Skiles Walkway Legally Speaking Date & Time: Tuesday, October 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Location: ISYE, Executive Classroom Coming Out Workshop Wednesday, October 11 (National Coming Out Day), Noon to 1 p.m. Counseling Center For more information about individual events, GTCOW, or complete list of events go to http://www.gtcow.gatech.edu/ 13) Women's Recruitment Team - Information and Application Special Recruitment Programs is looking for women students to serve on the Women's Recruitment Team. This will be a group of 65-75 women who will assist with Women's Receptions, Futures, and Girl's Night Out Programs. They will work with the 17-member board much like the Connect With Tech hosts work with their Advisory Board. As a member of the Women's Recruitment Team, students will have the opportunity to show exceptional rising high school junior and senior girls all about Georgia Tech. Applications due no later than Friday, October 6th at 5pm to Room 287 of the Bill Moore Success Center; **please sign up for an interview time when the application is submitted** Requirements: Applicants must have a 2.2 Cumulative GPA at Georgia Tech Applicants must be available to attend 3 of the 5 Womens Receptions on November 19th, January 28th, February 25th, March 11th, or April 22nd FUTURES program, Friday, February 16, 2007, 8am-3:30 pm Girls Night Out, June 24-25, 2007 **Preference will be given to women who will be in the Atlanta area next summer and can attend.** **You can live on or off campus and be on the Womens Recruitment Team** Contact Mary Beth Justice at 404-894-9499 or <mary.justice(a)admission.gatech.edu> ANNOUNCEMENT: 14) Roommate Needed We are looking for a responsible and respectful female students to share our three bedroom house. House is very clean and cosy, with two very friendly female students who go to GA Tech and Kennesaw State. Rent is $400/month plus 1/3 utilities. Room is available immediately. Anyone who is interested should contact me ASAP and on my cell phone: 678.592.9955 ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS: **Last Day to Withdrew from Individual Classes is next Friday, October 13.** 15) October/ Mid-term Workshop Calendar Half-Time Report: Academic Success at Midterm, Thursday October 5, 11 a.m. to noon Location: Student Center, Room 320 Midterm grades are now available. Are you succeeding? Come to this workshop for strategic assistance in deciding whether to keep or drop courses, and developing a winning strategy for the second half of the semester. Sponsored by the Office of Success Programs Play to Your Strengths: Making Your Learning Style Work for You Friday October 6, 4-5 p.m. Location: Student Services (Flag) Building, Room 117 Enhance your academic abilities by playing to your strengths. At this workshop you will identify what your learning style is, and what the best study techniques are for your individual style. Sponsored by the Office of Success Programs 10 Tips for Staying Focused Tuesday October 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Student Center Commons, Spring Room Do you jump from homework to homework, starting multiple projects and test preparations without ever fully finishing? Finding it hard to concentrate? Do you have difficulty prioritizing your assignments? Then come to this workshop for ten tips to help you stay focused and stay on track for your degree. Sponsored by the Office of Success Programs and ADAPTS Stress Management, Using Anger Effectively Thursday October 12, 11 a.m. to noon Location: Library, Neely Room (ground floor entrance) Participants will learn about anger and hostility, personal triggers for hostile responses, and the ways in which we can constructively respond to our anger. Sponsored by the Counseling Center Half-Time Report: Academic Success at Midterm Thursday October 12, 6PM-7PM Location: Instructional Center, Room 117 Midterm grades are now available. Are you succeeding? Come to this workshop for strategic assistance in deciding whether to keep or drop courses, and developing a winning strategy for the second half of the semester. Sponsored by the Office of Success Programs Drop-Day Drop-In Advisement Friday October 13, 10am-3pm Location: Advising Office, Library Resource Center (basement level) Need some last minute advice or assistance on drop-day? Feel free to see one of our general academic advisors for assistance. No appointment necessary! ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ If you have announcements you would like included in "This Week at the WRC", please send them to yvette.upton(a)vpss.gatech.edu. 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[UWAB] Co-op Opportunity--PLEASE SHARE WITH YOURSTUDENTS!
by Biggers, Maureen Short 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Technical Support Services Co-op/Intern VERISIGN Address: 222 W Oglethorpe Ave City, State/Province, Zip/Postal: Savannah, GA 31401 Country: United States Starting Semester: Spring Semester 2007 Job Type: Co-op, Intern & Grad Co-op Full-time Job: Yes Number of Jobs: 4 Compensation Amount: 17.00 U.S. Dollars Per hour Interview Type: On-Campus Interview (OCI) Minimum GPA: 3.0 Citizenship Type: Any student authorized to work in U.S. Job Description: The Technical Support Representative (TSR) will provide Primary level Support to customers of the assigned product suite while providing excellent customer service. The responsibility of a TSR Intern is to work with the defined Customer/Product Suite on daily questions and issues, and follow them to complete resolution. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ' Serve as the customer's primary point of contact and consultant for incident notification and ownership regardless of contact method (call, email, customer-facing online tool.) ' Provide effective support of customer and relationship through weekly/ bi-weekly / as needed Service Request (SR) status meetings conducted with Customer. ' Act as the internal point of contact for incident notification and ownership for the Customer. ' Track all interactions within the Oracle Core tracking tool through the entry or updating of a SR. ' Perform all research, analysis and isolation of customer incidents that can be responded to with straight forward, repeatable triage without referral or escalation. ' Immediately routes SR to the Enhanced Team if transaction is not resolved in the First Call resolution process or easily resolved without referral or escalation. ' Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLA) compliance and Operational Level Agreements (OLA). ' Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers ' Provide troubleshooting and communication with the assistance of the Knowledge Base ' Provide reliable, quick, consistent responses in a 24X7 environment ' Act as the customers' advocate, providing tailored service to the Customer when appropriate. Experience - External: Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (B.A. / B.S.) from four-year college or university. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Majors: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Centered Computing, Human-Computer Interaction , Information Security Benefits: None Tamara Solomon Assistant Director/Program Coordinator Graduate Cooperative Education Division of Professional Practice Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0260 Phone: 404-894-3320 Fax: 404-385-4147 Email: tamara.solomon(a)dopp.gatech.edu Web site: http://www.profpractice.gatech.edu/ "Knowledge Is The Key To Success"

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[UWAB] Internship Opportunity with Infosys
by Biggers, Maureen Short 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Sherida N. Heath College of Computing, Room 122 Georgia Institute of Technology Email: heath(a)cc.gatech.edu <mailto:heath@cc.gatech.edu> Phone: 404-385-7481 Fax: 404-385-6498

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[UWAB] Meeting Tonight
by Whitlow,Jennifer Nicole 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

This is a reminder that our meeting is tonight at 7 in CoC 101. Maureen will be there so we will be talking about the CoC open house event. See you there! Jennifer

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