[UWAB] FW: [WRC Newsletter] Register now for WLC; Warning: Robberies
Biggers, Maureen Short
maureen at cc.gatech.edu
Wed Oct 11 09:52:54 EDT 2006
News and events from the GT Women's Center - some good stuff!!
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From: Yvette Upton [mailto:yvette.upton at vpss.gatech.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:50 PM
To: wrc at 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 at 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 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.
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 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
(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 at lcc.gatech.edu) and Hassan
(narin.hassan at 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 at 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/>
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