From: Yvette Upton
[mailto:yvette.upton@vpss.gatech.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
3:49 PM
To: wrc@lists.gatech.edu
Subject: [WRC Newsletter] Advocate
Training, WLC Committee Applications
Apply
now for the 2008 Women’s Leadership Conference Planning Committee –
Undergraduate and graduate students invited to plan the conference!
Deadline to apply: November 22, 2007
www.womenscenter.gatech.edu/wlc
UPCOMING WRC EVENTS:
1) Advocate Training THIS Friday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., WRC
2) Dead Week Drop-in Wednesday, December 5, 11 to 3:00 p.m., WRC
3) WRC
CAMPUS EVENTS:
4) Zeta Phi Beta Informational - TODAY, Wednesday, November 14, 7:20
p.m., Swann, Rm. 115
5) Forget What You Heard - TOMORROW Thursday, November 15, Freshmen Housing
6) Intercultural Communication: A Case Study Approach - TOMORROW, Thursday,
November 15, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., Savant Rm. 308
7) Taboo Topics: Sex - TOMORROW, Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m.,
8) ACC Student Conference - Applications Due November 28
9) Developing Projects for Undergraduate Research - Wednesday, November 28,
noon to 1:00 p.m., Wilby Room, Library
10) The Tower Informational Meeting Thursday, November 29, 11 to noon, Student
Center 301
SCHOLARSHIPS:
11)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
12) 1-to-1 Tutoring - Now Hiring for Spring 2008
13) Program Services Coordinator,
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
14) Comedy with Karen Williams THIS Friday, November 16, 8 to 9:30
p.m., Charis
15) Nithya Yoga Travel Study - Registration now open for trip December 14-29,
2007
WRC EVENTS:
1) *Advocate Training* -- Sign up for Full Day or Individual
Sessions
THIS Friday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Conference Room,
Light Breakfast, Lunch Provided
Advocate training is the advanced phase of the Advocacy training series.
Advocate trainees become familiar with a wide range of agencies and
organizations that provide support to victim-survivors of sexual assault and
violence, and they practice the skills to work with survivors through scenarios
and role plays. R.S.V.P to colleen@gatech.edu
[Participants may attend individual sessions as their schedule permits.]
2) *Dead Week
Drop-in*
Wednesday, December 5, 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Women’s
Refreshments Provided, Semi-potluck
Stop by the Women's
3) *WRC
Deadline Wednesday, December 5
Each year, during the holidays, the Women’s
CAMPUS EVENTS
4)
*Zeta Phi Beta Informational*
TONIGHT, Wednesday, November 14, 7:20 p.m.
You saw us come out, now it's time to see what we're about! Join us for some
great conversation, great information, and some tasty treats.
Who: Georgia Tech females interested in learning more about this most honorable
organization.
Business casual attire is requested. See you there!
5) *Forget What
You Heard*
TOMORROW, Thursday, November 15
Freshmen Residence Halls
We are Freshman Peer Leaders for the Fitten, Freeman, and Montag Residence Hall
area. On November 15th, 2007, we will be hosting " Forget what you
heard," an area- wide diversity program to address the stereotypes
associated with minority groups in regards to ethnicity, religious beliefs,
sexual orientation, and political beliefs. Through a "diversity
fair," we plan to educate residents about these issues as well as present
efforts made by the Georgia Tech community to end the continuation of these
negative stereotypes.
6)
*Intercultural Communication: A Case Study Approach*
TOMORROW, Thursday, November 15, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.
This interactive session is for GT staff, faculty and students who understand
the basics of intercultural communication, but would like practice with
scenarios to think through the nuances of communication. Instructor: Sheila
Schulte, Amy Henry
7) *Taboo
Topics*
TOMORROW, Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m.
On behalf of the Finding Common Ground Executive Board, you are cordially
invited to attend the third Taboo Topic discussion on SEX! The event will be
moderated and led by Dr. Chet Meeks. He received his PhD from the
University at
For more information about Finding Common Ground, please visit the website at www.fcg.gatech.edu. If you have any
additional questions about the event,
please feel free to contact us at findingcommonground@gmail.com
.
We look forward to seeing you!
Joshua Wilkerson
Executive Chair, Finding Common Ground
8) *ACC Student
Conference*
Applications Due Wednesday, November 28
Interested in global issues? Interested in service-learning? The ACC's
International Academic Collaborative is planning an international
service-learning conference and we have an opportunity to send a Tech
delegation of 8 students.
When: February 1-3
Where:
Costs: None
If interested, please contact Jason.Seletos@oie.gatech.edu
9) *Developing
Undergraduate Research Projects*
Wednesday, November 28, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Wilby Room, Library
Join us for a roundtable discussion on how to develop appropriate yet
challenging & meaningful projects for undergraduate researchers. Several
seasoned veteran mentors of undergraduates in research will be in attendance to
join in the informal discussion. This workshop is geared toward faculty,
graduate students, post-docs, research scientists, and others who mentor undergraduates
in research. Drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your
lunch. Questions? Contact UROP at urop@gatech.edu.
10) *The Tower
Informational Meeting*
Thursday, November 29, 11 to noon
The board is currently looking for student reviewers, production and business
staff, and student submissions. Those interested in submissions,
reviewing articles, and production are strongly encouraged to attend.
Visit the group's website at http://gttower.org/
for additional information, a list of the editorial board, and
updates.
Applications for review and other staff positions will be on the website soon.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
11)
*
Deadline is December 12
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a
The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes provide U.S. graduate students in
science and engineering: 1) first-hand research experience in Australia, China,
Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the
science and science policy infrastructure of the respective location; and 3)
orientation to the society, culture and language. The primary goals of EAPSI
are to introduce students to
The stipend is $5,000 with the possibility of additional funding by both US and
international funders. Please visit http://www.nsf.gov/eapsi
for more information.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
12)
*1-to-1 Tutoring*
Are you looking for a job for Spring Semester 2008? The
1-to-1 Tutoring program is looking for outstanding undergraduate or graduate
students to serve as tutors for the spring semester. Our highest demand courses
are Calculus, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Thermodynamics, Statics,
and Dynamics, but we are looking for tutors in all courses, with an emphasis on
those at the freshman/sophomore (1000/2000) level .
SALARY: Ranges from $9/hour - $12/hour based on class standing
HOURS: Tutors can work anywhere between 5-10 hours per week and choose their
own schedules. Morning, afternoon and evening hours are available
EXPERIENCE: Experience in tutoring is helpful but not required.
To apply please visit www.successprograms.gatech.edu/ and follow the appropriate
links under Programs and then Tutoring.
13) *Program
Services Coordinator,
Nature of Duties: Program Services Coordinator is
responsible for the planning and implementation of the Prevention/Awareness
activities of the Center. The person in this position plans, coordinates,
and presents programs to local schools, civic groups, churches, community
agencies, and others requesting programming related to sexual violence.
The Program Services Coordinator serves on various committees and represents
the Center at community functions. This position requires a high degree
of skill related to time management, public speaking, and presentation of
educational information. Some evening presentations are required.
On-call time is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree, strong verbal and written communication skills. Individual
must be highly organized and have knowledge of basic computer applications.
This position requires driving to presentation locations; therefore, applicant
must possess a valid driver's license and vehicle. A criminal background check
is also required if the applicant is selected.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer candidate with experience in providing Primary Prevention programming to
children and adolescents. Knowledge of issues related to sexual violence
and violence against women is preferred. Experience in social services
environment is desirable through previous volunteer or work experience.
Fluency in Spanish is helpful in the position.
Salary/Benefits: Salary
commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include paid
vacation, sick days, and holidays. The Center offers a medical benefit
stipend.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Method of Application: No Phone Calls.
Send resume to:
Fax to: 770-834-9655
Or, Email: jskinnera204@hotmail.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
14) *Comedy
with Karen Williams*
THIS Friday, November 16, 2007 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Charis Books and More, 1189
(404)524-0304
Join Charis, GATeWAY Entertainment and Orphans Nest Productions for a feast of
laughter with internationally-known comedienne Karen Williams of the HaHa
Institute. HaHA Institute humor workshops are specifically designed to build
and promote healthy self-esteem, and to encourage full support of the
principles of tolerance and respect for the dignity of human life, using the
tool of appropriate humor. Karen will give a free sample of this healing +
humor workshop to our Charis audience. Don't miss out on this chance to learn
about humor from one of the funniest people in the comedy circuit! You can also
catch Karen on Saturday, November 17, in a live performance at the House of
IntegriTEA.
15) *Nithya
Yoga Travel Study Program*
Registration now Open
Trip December 14-29, 2007
In the Footsteps of Patenjali
Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit the land of the Spiritual Masters and
experience their Inner Space. Study and practice Yoga in its purest form and
learn of the great sage Patanjali; physically through practice of yogic
postures, mentally through positive visualization and spiritually through the
very spirit of the tour. Patanjali, an Enlightened Master, is universally
acknowledged as the Father of Yoga. He was an inner-scientist, who created
technology to reproduce in others the inner space that he had experienced. With
an enlightened insight into the core of human nature, and his own experience of
the science of yoga, Nithyananda has brought to life the original essence and
teachings of Patanjali in an integral part of the study of Nithya Yoga. This
travel study program makes it possible for one to live the culturally rich
lifestyle of Vedic India while visiting the places and temples that were
significant in Patanjalis life.
Register Now at http://www.dhyanapeetam.org/nithyayogatravel.asp
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