[GWAMIT] Announcements

[GWAMIT]

Dear GWAMIT Members,

 

Enjoy the Week!

 

The GWAMIT Board

Visit us at: http://gsc.mit.edu/gwamit

Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec at mit.edu

Send your announcements to: gwamit-sec at mit.edu

 

 

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IN BRIEF

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Notices:

1. [ Mon 9/27] Student Leaders in Service application deadline - $1,132 Education Award

2. JOIN THE MIT WOMEN'S INITIATIVE! - Application Deadline October 1
 

Events:

3. [TODAY Mon 9/20] Discussion and Q & A with Gioia De Cari (3-4 pm, Killian Hall)

4. [Tue 9/21] How to Work a Career Fair (4-5 pm, webinar)

5. [Wed 9/22] Info Session for the IAP Externship Program begins! (6:30 pm, Bush Room, 10-105)

6. [Wed 9/22] Graduate Women's Group Lunch (12-1 pm, Margaret Cheney Room, 3-310)

7. [Thur 9/23] MIT Fall Career Fair (11 am – 5 pm, Johnson Athletic Center)

8. [ Fri 9/24 every Fri] Making Peace with Food Group (3:30-5pm, MIT Medical Community Wellness)

 

Highlighted Upcoming Events:

9. [Wed 9/29] Startup Career Fair from Jobnob (4:30 pm, MassChallenge, One Marina Park Dr., 14th Fl, Boston, MA 02210)

 

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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1. [ Mon 9/27] Student Leaders in Service application deadline - $1,132 Education Award

Complete 300 hours of service between October 2010 and September 2011 and receive an AmeriCorps education award of $1,132.  Education awards can be used to pay tuition or to repay most student loans.  Time spent working in a Community Service Work-Study job qualifies for this program. 

Visit http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/student-leaders-service.html for more information and an application. 

Questions? Email Linden at mcentire at mit.edu



2. JOIN THE MIT WOMEN'S INITIATIVE!

Make a DIFFERENCE and go on a FREE TRIP during IAP!

The MIT Women's Initiative is a group that sends pairs of female
engineers, both graduate and undergraduate (sophomores and older),
from MIT to middle and high schools around the country for a week
during IAP.  They give presentations about opportunities in
engineering, conduct hands-on activities, and encourage high school
girls to remain interested in math and science. Previous presenters
have been to Washington, Hawaii, Miami, Alaska, and San Francisco, to
name a few.

For more information and to APPLY, please visit:
http://mit.edu/wi/presenters/.

Application deadline is 11:59 pm Friday, October 1 

3. Discussion and Q & A with Gioia De Cari from Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp

through MIT’s Male Math Maze

When: TODAY, Monday, September 20, 3-4 pm

Where: Killian Hall

De Cari received an SM in Mathematics from MIT in 1988.  She currently performs in "Truth Values: One Girl's Romp though MIT's Male Math Maze," an autobiographical solo show in which she reflects with wit and wisdom on her experience at MIT, the world of elite mathematics and the role of women in science.  Join us for a discussion and Q & A with De Cari followed by refreshments and a chance to win tickets to "Truth Values!"

 

4. How to Work a Career Fair (webinar)

When: Tuesday, September 21, 4-5 pm

Sign up in advance at: http://is.gd/edoSq>http://is.gd/edoSq

Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers.  This workshop will provide tips and strategies on how be effective at the Fall Career Fair on Thursday.  You will learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair.  The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers -- create a strategy that will help you in this competitive employment environment!  This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.

 

5. Info Session for the IAP Externship Program

When: Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 pm

Where: Bush Room (10-105)

Register: https://alum.mit.edu:443/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=47181&groupID=194

Website: http://alum.mit.edu/students/NetworkwithAlumni/ExternshipProgram

The Externship Program matches you with alumni in their workplace for job shadowing and/or practical experience. Alumni around the world are looking to work with you!

 

6. Graduate Women's Group Lunch

When: Wednesday, September 22, 12-1 pm

Where: Margaret Cheney Room (3-310)

Contact: Alicia Erwin at aeerwin at MIT.EDU

We will provide you with some yummy food, the opportunity to connect with each other, and the chance to hear more about how we can support you during your time at MIT.

 

7. Fall Career Fair

When: Thursday, September 23, 11 am – 5 pm

Where: Johnson Athletic Center

Website: http://career-fair.mit.edu/

 

8. Making Peace with Food Group

When: Friday, September 24, 3:30-5pm

Where: MIT Medical Community Wellness

Are you struggling with your relationship with food?

Are you thinking about food or weight so much that it’s distracting you from your work or interfering with social events?

“Making Peace with Food and Body Image” is a group where you can get education, support, and practical strategies to manage food and body stress.

Meetings: Fridays from 3:30–5 p.m. at MIT Medical

Facilitators: Zan Barry, Community Wellness at MIT Medical, Audra Bartz, Mental Health

 

9. Startup Career Fair from Jobnob

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 4:30 pm; (company pitches start promptly at 5 pm)

Location: MassChallenge, One Marina Park Dr., 14th Fl, Boston, MA 02210

Website: http://www.jobnob.com/

Registration: Required!  Go to:

http://www.jobnob.com/events/MassChallenge-sep-29-2010?utm_source=MIT&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MIT#

Contact: Julie Greenberg, <mailto:julie at jobnob.com>julie at jobnob.com

Jobseekers need work.  Startups are cash strapped.  Mingle and find a solution.

Come "Jobnob" with cool new startups and talented job seekers at this informal networking job fair where you can find startup jobs.

Free to job seekers.  Open to anyone interested in working with a startup

Be flexible on commitment and compensation- bootstrapped startups may be offering alternative compensation: reduced rates, equity, internships, part time, etc.

Get in on the ground floor with these great startups and meet cool tech companies!

Can't make the event?  No problem.  Sign up for free at www.jobnob.com and meet startups and jobseekers online!
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