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

Mon Sep 9 17:27:28 EDT 2013

Dear GWAMIT Members,

Apply now to be a mentor in the Undergraduate to Graduate Women’s Mentorship Program – 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. Submit Questions for “Dear Kate” (Respond by Mon. Sept. 15)

MIT: 
2. Women’s Club Water Polo is Recruiting (Practices start Mon. Sept. 9, 8:30-10:30pm)
3. Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery Reception (Tues. Sept. 10, 5-7pm)
4. Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support Workshop (First workshop Tues. Sept. 10, 6:30-9pm)
5. Apply to be a 2013-2014 OEOP Mentor (Apply by Fri. Sept. 20)
6. Undergraduate to Graduate Women’s Mentorship Program (Apply by Sat. Sept. 21)

Outside MIT:
7. [HGWISE] Centered Leadership -- A Dialogue on Leadership for Women (Thurs. Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30pm)
8. Feel Good Fashion -- Trunk Show & Charity Donation Drive (Thurs. Sept. 19, 6-8:30pm)
9. #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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1. Submit Questions for “Dear Kate” (Respond by Mon. Sept. 15)
Link for question submissions: http://tinyurl.com/ah49j5b

Please submit your questions for Dear Kate, the GWAMIT Mentoring Committee's advice blog. Each month, the GWAMIT mentors answers questions anonymously posed by students. The most recent edition can be found at: http://gwamit.blogspot.com/2013/08/dear-kate-august-2013-edition.html.

Please submit your questions for next month's edition! They can be submitted at: http://tinyurl.com/ah49j5b.

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2. Women’s Club Water Polo is Recruiting (Practices start Mon. Sept. 9, 8:30-10:30pm)
When: Practices Mondays, 8:30-10:30pm and Thursdays, 9:30-11pm
Where: Z-Center Pool
Contact: Cecilia Viggiano, ceciliav at mit.edu

The women's club water polo team includes members all of all levels from beginners to advanced. Our team includes grad students and undergrads. Come to one of our practices at the Z-Center Pool or email Cecilia: ceciliav at mit.edu (grad captain) for more information.

3. 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.

4. Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support Workshop (First workshop Tues. Sept. 10, 6:30-9pm)
When: Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-9pm
Where: Tang Hall 24th Floor
Register: Email Wiljeana Glover, wjglover at mit.edu

Join our writing accountability group workshops and learn from experts on writing, mental wellness, career options, and communicating your research’s broader impacts. Join our Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support Workshops -- targeted to post-proposal students, but all are welcome!

First Workshop is on Tuesday, September 10th, from 6:30-9pm at the Tang Residence Hall 24th Floor. Dinner is provided, space is limited, and registration is preferred! To register, please email Dr. Wiljeana Glover at: wjglover at mit.edu.

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).

6. Undergraduate to Graduate Women’s Mentorship Program (Apply by Sat. Sept. 21)
When: Apply by Saturday, September 21
Apply: http://bit.ly/MentoringProgramApp
Contact: women_mentoring_program-admins at mit.edu

This mentorship program exists to connect undergraduate women students to one of MIT’s most valuable resources, its graduate women student community, which include masters, doctoral, post-doc, MBAs, and Sloan students. Groups will be able to meet informally and discuss whatever they want! From academics and MIT to what comes after school to relationships to professional development to leading with integrity. This program seeks to match undergrads and grads on mutual interests – both academic and extracurricular – in the hopes of facilitating the growth of a fun, informative, and supportive relationship.

Participants will be expected to attend the program Kick-off on Saturday, September 28th, and meet with their mentor/mentee group during the weeks of 10/13 and 10/27. A closing celebration reception will occur on Saturday, November 23rd. Have questions? Email: women_mentoring_program-admins at mit.edu

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7. [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!

8. 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.

9. #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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