[UWAB] FW: [WRC Newsletter] Women's Leadership Conference, WRC Fieldtrip
Biggers, Maureen Short
maureen at cc.gatech.edu
Tue Oct 3 15:03:17 EDT 2006
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From: Yvette Upton [mailto:yvette.upton at vpss.gatech.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:31 PM
To: wrc at 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 at mail.gatech.edu <mailto:gtg816x at 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.
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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 at 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 at 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!
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