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[UWAB] No meeting tonight!
by Priyanka Mahalanabis 05 Nov '07

05 Nov '07

No meeting tonight! Instead, we are going to Chow Baby tomorrow for dinner. If you want to come, meet at the CoC at 7. -- Priyanka Mahalanabis Computer Science Georgia Institute of Technology

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[UWAB] CoC Canned Food Drive
by Nikea Davis 04 Nov '07

04 Nov '07

Minorities@CC is having a canned food drive for the Thanksgiving holiday. *We are donating to a family of 7 and a family of 3, so we need your help*. Please see the attached flyer for details. Thank you for your generosity. "Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action." ~W.J. Cameron

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[UWAB] Diversity Talks: Sessions 1 and 2
by Nikea Davis 04 Nov '07

04 Nov '07

*/*All are encouraged to attend* /* */White Privilege/** Monday, November 5 5 to 7 p.m. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Richard's Gallery* Kendall Clark defines white privilege as a right, advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by white persons beyond the common advantage of all others. Participants will learn about white privilege and its systemic impact on partnerships, experience and learn the art of dialogue verses conversation, and talk about their emotions and offer collaborative recommendations regarding white privilege. This group is encouraged for white members of our community.* Facilitated by Len Rothman, Diversity coach. */Internalized Oppression/** Monday, November 5 5 to 7 p.m. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Westbrook Gallery* When we think of prejudice reduction work, we think of the stereotypes we have about other groups. But, one of the most painful results of discrimination is that we also end up internalizing many of these stereotypes and taking them out against members of our own group. The impact of Internalized Oppression will be explored. This group is encouraged for persons of color.* Facilitated by Stephanie Ray, associate dean of students/director of Diversity Programs. *In a few weeks we will facilitate a dialogue with both groups.

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[UWAB] Mentornet's Top 10 suggestions for "breaking into the CS field"
by Biggers, Maureen Short 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

http://www.mentornet.net/news/newsart.aspx?nid=28&sid=3 MentorNet News - November 2007 Top 10 Secrets for Breaking into Computer Science / Computer Engineering Fields We recently polled our mentors for their Top 10 best secrets for helping students break into careers in computer science and computer engineering fields. Here's what they told us: #1: Consider getting more than one mentor. Get an academic mentor to help you with school strategies, a professional mentor to help you make career path choices, and another mentor working in a field that interests you to learn more about the reality and challenges of his or her job. #2: Start getting internships in year one of your college program. How many internships you experience is not as important as getting as much meaningful work experience as possible. In computer science and engineering, meaningful work can vary from defining requirements for a solution to developing a solution, writing code for a part of a solution, writing test tools, and testing and installing solutions. #3: Stay aware of current trends in your field and keep your skills uptodate on the latest tools. #4: Avoid getting a retail or fast-food job to support yourself while in college; instead, seek out related work experience. #5: Consider scouting for jobs at smaller companies and nonprofits where there will be less competition and the potential for greater responsibilities and learning experiences. #6: Register at temporary agencies, not only to get experience related to your field but to check out corporate cultures, network, and learn where you feel most comfortable. #7: Better to take a low-paying job that offers meaningful work experience than a high-paying job of any kind not related to your field. #8: If you can't get an internship, work on a project on your own to demonstrate initiative and drive or volunteer to help with someone else's team project. #9: Students who can demonstrate self-drive and project experience will rank higher with interviewers. Build something you can show off and be able to discuss the process you used to build it. #10: Diversity is strength. Seek out mentors and work experiences that will introduce you to a diversity of cultures and a variety of leadership styles. If you can, go home with a friend during school break to visit a different part of the country. Learn Chinese and other languages.

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[UWAB] Ghostly Gala Setup
by Whitlow,Jennifer Nicole 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

Hello All! Ghostly Gala setup will begin at noon tomorrow. If you have any free time, please stop by the Klaus Atrium and help hang a few decorations. Thanks, Jennifer

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[UWAB] Ghostly Gala Details WITH ATTACHMENT
by Sweta 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

Women@CC (with SAB, FAB, and minorities@cc Updates): October 29, 2007 Meeting Minutes Secretary: Sweta Vajjhala Below are the details that were discussed at this week's meeting. ---------GENERAL NOTES--------- *If you would like to attend the Harris Corporation luncheon on Thursday (11AM in KACB Atrium), please contact Giselle (gmartin(a)cc.gatech.edu) immediately to RSVP! ---------GHOSTLY GALA--------- "Get Your "Boo" On!" Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 5PM-8PM Hosted by: women@cc, SAB, FAB, and minorities *Decorating -Can decorate any time in the Atrium tomorrow, starting at NOON *Prizes ACTIVITY PRIZE JUDGE Guess the number of Kisses Jar of candy N/A Best Mask B&N ($25) Courtland Best Costume (Boy/Girl) Ribs & Blues ($10 each) Applause Meter Best Dancer Globe ($25) Giselle *Movies Casper (non-cartoon) Ghostbuster *Buttons -Craft Center will be present -3 buttons for $1 *Mask Making Table -Headed by Courtland -Suggestions include SIGNS and RULES for contest *Other Possible (Last-Minute) Activities -Pin the Tail on Frankenstein

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[UWAB] Ghostly Gala Details from Monday, October 29th 5PM Meeting
by Sweta 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

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

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[UWAB] Meeting Tonight!
by Priyanka Mahalanabis 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

Hey girls! Meeting tonight in the student org room at 5PM! We will be finalizing all the Ghostly Gala details for the event TOMORROW!! See you then! Priyanka -- Priyanka Mahalanabis Computer Science Georgia Institute of Technology

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[UWAB] Women@CC Meeting Minutes for 10/22/2007
by Sweta 22 Oct '07

22 Oct '07

Hi All, Here are the meeting minutes from today's meeting. Please read the notes before reading the rest of the minutes. Thanks! ~Sweta -- Sweta Vajjhala CS 2110 TA Georgia Institute Of Technology Cell: (603)-738-7711 Women@CC (with SAB, FAB, and minorities@cc Updates): October 22, 2007 Meeting Minutes Secretary: Sweta Vajjhala Notes: Below are the details that were discussed at this week's meeting. Anything that has a question mark is something that we are not sure about or that we are waiting for an update about or is an actual question. ---------GHOSTLY GALA--------- "Get Your "Boo" On!" Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 5PM-8PM Hosted by: women@cc, SAB, FAB, and minorities - Publicity (hanging up fliers in CoC, Klaus, TSBR): 3PM tomorrow (10/23) - Poster printing - Permission from Jack for Thin Client Lab? - Find someone with a photo printer - Send out the email to professors *soon* (preferably before Wednesday) - Hand out DumDums+flier combination on Thursday to GT1000 for CM(40) and CS1100 (165) - Get 2 bags (of 350 each) - Photos & buttons: Waiting to hear back (after 3 times) from Craft Center still ?? - Will have buttons, picture frames, printing picture, or some sort of souvenir - Buttons are 3 for $1, but just need to make sure that someone can staff it there - Setting up for the event - If we set up Tuesday, some free times: 1:30-3:00, 3-5 - Can we set up during our Monday meeting? - Decorations Shopping - Streamers, spiderwebs, etc. - Movie screenings will be in Klaus 1116

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[UWAB] Women@CC Meeting Minutes for 10/15/2007
by Sweta 22 Oct '07

22 Oct '07

Hi All, This is the third time that I am sending out the meeting minutes from last week's meeting. I hope that all of you receive them this time. I apologize, but I guess webmail has been acting up for me again, and it seems like nobody has received the email the last two times. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thanks & sorry for the inconvenience! ~Sweta -- Sweta Vajjhala CS 2110 TA Women@CC Secretary Georgia Institute Of Technology Cell: (603)-738-7711 Women@CC (with SAB, FAB, and minorities@cc Updates): October 15, 2007 Meeting Minutes Secretary: Sweta Vajjhala Notes: Below are the details that were discussed at this week's meeting. I have also attached a .JPEG of the floor plan. ---------GHOSTLY GALA--------- "Get Your "Boo" On!" Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 5PM-8PM Hosted by: women@cc, SAB, FAB, and minorities 1) Professor Invitations and Fliers - Should be hung up by October 22nd - Need to be hand-delivered to certain professors (i.e. Monica, Bill, etc.) - Email a PPT of the flier to all of the professors so they can show it in class, from next Friday (10/26) until event date - Ask Jack for a window spot (for the Thin Client Lab) for poster hang-up - Priyanka: create Facebook event 2) Logistics - Please see the attached .JPEG file for the arrangement we came up with last week - Plan to have food for 120 people, including some pizzas - Movies: Casper (non-cartoon version), Ghostbusters - No karaoke, but still have dance competition (need brrom or stick for limbo) - WREK DJ is set for the event - Prizes so far include: B&N, Ribs & Blues donations, possibilities: Arby's, Varsity, Quizno's, Chocolates place in Tech Square, and Best Buy - Mask making: still need to talk to Craft Center - Need to get mask-making materials - Shop for decorations (Christmas lights; Giselle also has some orange lights) 3) Advertising - Flat screens in Klaus: Need to find out more details about this - Student Center PPT: Can advertise on this for up to 2 weeks - Fliers in Skiles & Howey Physics - Inform the TAs

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