________________________________ From: Yvette Upton [mailto:yvette.upton@vpss.gatech.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:31 PM To: wrc@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@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@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@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@vpss.gatech.edu. 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