[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 9/3/13

Tue Sep 3 14:49:21 EDT 2013

Dear GWAMIT Members,

Hope you had an enjoyable and restful Labor Day weekend! This week, volunteer to help with GWAMIT’s Orientation Women’s Welcome Lunch – see details below. If you have any events or announcements to share with the GWAMIT membership, please email us at gwamit-sec at mit.edu.

The GWAMIT Board
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GWAMIT:
1. Volunteer with OWWL (Fri. Sept. 6, 12-1:30pm)

MIT: 
2. [WGS] Wonder Woman Photo Shoot and Reg Day Film Screening (Tues. Sept. 3, 11am-4pm Photo Shoot, 7pm Film)
3. [GSC] Graduate Student Council Open House (Wed. Sept. 4, 6-8pm)
4. Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery Reception (Tues. Sept. 10, 5-7pm)
5. Apply to be a 2013-2014 OEOP Mentor (Apply by Fri. Sept. 20)

Outside MIT:
6. [HGWISE] Centered Leadership -- A Dialogue on Leadership for Women (Thurs. Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30pm)
7. Feel Good Fashion -- Trunk Show & Charity Donation Drive (Thurs. Sept. 19, 6-8:30pm)
8. #SweatWorking: A Fitness + Inspiration Networking Social (Sun. Sept. 29, 9-11am)

To see more events beyond this week's digest visit http://bit.ly/gwamitevents and http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. Volunteer with OWWL (Fri. Sept. 6, 12-1:30pm)
When: Friday, September 6, 12-1:30pm
Where: La Sala Room, Stratton Student Center
Sign up: http://bit.ly/15pzaaE

OWWL needs volunteers. Please sign up to help out at the Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch on Friday, September 6th.

Select the role and time that works best for you here: http://bit.ly/15pzaaE. Volunteers can enjoy the delicious free lunch and the opportunity to meet new graduate women!

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2. [WGS] Wonder Woman Photo Shoot and Reg Day Film Screening (Tues. Sept. 3, 11am-4pm Photo Shoot, 7pm Film)
When: Tuesday, September 3, 11am-4pm
Where: Lobby 10 (Photo Shoot), 6-120 (Film)

Please join WGS in celebrating ALL Wonder Women on REG DAY Tuesday - September 3, 2013. WGS will host a Wonder Woman photo shoot from 11AM - 4PM in LOBBY 10 and a film screening of the acclaimed documentary Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines at 7PM. Both events are free and open to the public.

Photo Shoot: The Wonder Woman costume -- lasso of truth, tiaras, T-shirts and skirts for children and adults of all sizes – is provided at the photo shoot. Free Wonder Woman swag for all participants!

Film Screening: MIT Women's and Gender Studies Program and Student Activities Office present a REG DAY film screening. WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, WONDER WOMEN! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. WONDER WOMEN! goes behind the scenes with Lynda Carter, Lindsay Wagner, comic writers and artists, and real-life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna and others, who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre. Discussion with WGS Professor A. Walsh to follow.

3. [GSC] Graduate Student Council Open House (Wed. Sept. 4, 6-8pm)
When: Wednesday, September 4, 6-8pm
Where: Bldg. 50, Morss Hall

Come meet-and-greet leaders of the Graduate Student Council (GSC) and get the inside scoop for the upcoming year while enjoying some appetizers and free drinks! In addition to great company, this open house will feature manned stations, each dedicated to discussing a certain aspect of the GSC mission. GSC programs and initiatives, like graduate student orientation, rely on the dedication and involvement of graduate students.

This is a great opportunity to consider how you can get involved! The event is open to spouses & partners, but is not suitable for children. Alcohol requires a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport).

4. Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery Reception (Tues. Sept. 10, 5-7pm)
When: Tuesday, September 10, 5-7pm
Where: Bldg. E15, MIT List Visual Arts Center
More info: Contact Mark Linga, mlinga at mit.edu

The MIT List Visual Arts Center presents the annual Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery from September 3-15, 2013. Through this popular loan program MIT graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to borrow original works of art from the collection for their living and work spaces.

The exhibition features over 500 framed prints and photographs by leading modern and contemporary artists. New works available for loan this year include pieces by Sonia Almeida, Geoff Hargadon, Damien Hirst, Matt Rich, Sarah Sze, and Walid Raad, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition the List Center will host a public reception Sunday, September 8 at 11 a.m. The reception will feature refreshments and a tour of the exhibition. In addition, a reception for MIT graduate students will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 5-7 p.m. Although only MIT students can borrow art, the exhibition is free and open to the public.

5. Apply to be a 2013-2014 OEOP Mentor (Apply by Fri. Sept. 20)
When: Apply by Friday, September 20
Contact to apply: Ryan Rucker (rucker at mit.edu)

The Office of Engineering Outreach Programs within the School of Engineering is gearing up for the 2013-2014 cycle of the Middle School Mentoring Program. These dynamic middle school students have expressed a strong interest in learning about science and technology fields.

The mentoring commitment would be one Saturday morning a month with brunch provided, and a minimum weekly contact with your mentee. These students are all from the Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence, MA areas and would benefit from an additional positive influence in their lives. We are looking for students of all classifications, including graduate school students. If you have any questions, feel free to email, call, or stop by the OEOP office (1-123).

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6. [HGWISE] Centered Leadership -- A Dialogue on Leadership for Women (Thurs. Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30pm)
When: Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Harvard Geological Museum, Haller Hall 102, Cambridge
RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HGWISE2013

You are invited to a dialogue on leadership for women that the Harvard Graduate Women in Science and Engineering is co-hosting with McKinsey.

All women graduate students and post-docs are invited and encouraged to attend, whether pursuing an academic, industry, or consulting career. Attire is casual – come as you are!

7. Feel Good Fashion -- Trunk Show & Charity Donation Drive (Thurs. Sept. 19, 6-8:30pm)
When: Thursday, September 19, 6-8:30pm
Where: The Charlesmark Hotel, 655 Boylston Street, Boston
Register: http://feelgoodfashion-es2.eventbrite.com/

Spirit 75 Boutique is a locally owned online boutique featuring boho style fashion & accessories. Join us for a trunk show showcasing our newest Fall style finds, as well as ridiculously priced sale & clearance merchandise. Sign up for our Free Spirit: Member Loyalty program to get 15% off everything at the boutique.. and that's just for starters!

Upon entrance to the event, we will be collecting donations for Rosie's Place, a local women's charity. Everyone who brings a donation will receive a $5 coupon to use towards a Spirit 75 Boutique purchase. A sanctuary for homeless Boston women, Rosie's Place offers long term and emergency assistance for women who have no where else to turn. Rosie's place receives no government funds, and instead relies upon donations and volunteers to accomplish their accomplished work.

8. #SweatWorking: A Fitness + Inspiration Networking Social (Sun. Sept. 29, 9-11am)
When: Sunday, September 29, 9-11am
Where: Athleta, 92 Newbury Street, Boston
Register: http://sweatworking-es2.eventbrite.com/

Whether you're seeking ideas, inspiration, support, or new connections, join Athleta, Eventbrite, and likeminded passionate young women for #SweatWorking: A Fitness and Inspiration Networking Social!

First, join Lauren Miller of Bosse City Club as she leads us through a one-hour power vinyasa flow set to tunes provided by DJour Entertainment! Be sure to bring a yoga mat, bottled water, and a towel, as you're sure to get sweaty!

Following the sweat portion of the evening, we'll move on to networking (over healthy brunch bites and mimosas, of course!) This month's theme is strength and perseverance. We'll be joined by two women from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to share with us their stories of survival and will leave us inspired and confident that no matter WHAT obstacle come our way, we can beat it through strength and perseverance!

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