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@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@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@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@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@lcc.gatech.edu) and Hassan (narin.hassan@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@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@vpss.gatech.edu. 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