[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of February 15, 2016

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Dear GW at MIT Members,

If you're interested in getting more involved with GWAMIT, the Spring
Empowerment Conference is a great way to start! Check out the announcement
below for more details.

The GWAMIT Board

*Send your ideas to:* gwamit-exec at mit.edu
*Send your announcements to:* gwamit-sec at mit.edu
*Visit us:* http://gwamit.org



*======== IN BRIEF========*

*GW at MIT:*
1. Join the GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment Conference Team!

*MIT:*
2. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series (Feb - May)
3. [MITWGS] re:VISION - Women Writers Reading Series (Feb. 18th)
4. Grad Queer Women Dinner (Feb. 23rd)
5. Thank-a-donor Pub Night (Feb. 26th)
6. Women Take the Reel: Film Festival Celebrating Women's History Month
(Mar. 1st - 30th)
7. Apply for a funded Public Service Fellowship for Summer 2016 (Mar. 18th)
8. CityDays MIT April 2016: Ask Me About... (Feb. 26th)

*Outside MIT:*
9. [MASS AWIS] Making your CV the Best Possible: Advice from the Recruiters
(*Tomorrow!*)
10. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender (Mar. 3rd-4th)
11. [MASS AWIS] Crafting Your Story for Career Transition



*====================FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS====================*

*********** GW at MIT ***********


*1. Join the GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment Conference Team!*
*Info*: link <http://gwamit.org/spring-empowerment-conference/>
*Apply*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QhXw3dL4CHCOvxVMMlZNUkjgqHJ7fRTW3TpjaFnlghg/edit?usp=sharing>

GWAMIT is currently recruiting conference co-chairs, event leads and
committee members for the annual Spring Empowerment Conference to be held
in April 2016. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the 2016
organizing team!

There are many different ways you can get involved depending on your
interests and schedule. Please contact the GWAMIT Executive Board at
gwamit-exec at mit.edu if you have questions. We also encourage you to read
more about previous leaders and events on our website
<http://gwamit.org/spring-empowerment-conference/>.

*********** MIT ***********


*2. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series*
*When*: February - May
*Info*: link <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>
*Register*: link <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>

We are pleased to announce the launch of the MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring
2016 Seminar Series <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>. Our
presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share research-based
strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics, including
changing how you respond to stress; supporting your child’s emotional and
intellectual development; understanding the U.S. college admissions
process; navigating life as a young professional; and learning how to help
an aging family member.

All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and
their families; however, registration is required
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>.

We believe these seminars and workshops will help MIT community members
find better balance in their professional and personal lives, and
appreciate your help in communicating this information to the broader MIT
community.


*3. [MITWGS] re:VISION - Women Writers Reading Series*
*When*: Thursday, February 18, 5:00 PM
*Where*: Hayden Library Reading Room, MIT

ZZ Packer, author of the acclaimed story collection Drinking Coffee
Elsewhere, reads from her novel-in-progress, The Thousands, which
chronicles America’s violent history following the Civil War through the
eyes of the Buffalo Soldiers—African American infantry and cavalry units
who fought during the “Indian campaigns.”

Reception and Refreshments.

“Re-vision—the act of looking back, of seeing with fresh eyes, of entering
an old text from a new critical direction—is for women more than a chapter
in cultural history: it is an act of survival.”
—Adrienne Rich


*4. Grad Queer Women Dinner*
*When*: Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 PM
*Where*: Area Four
*Questions*: email <rheywood at mit.edu>
*RSVP*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/130YP0M2bfx_xRWBOeiOBzrShZVduMYMRAMok7-OkUvw/viewform>

Come join us for some socializing with other queer graduate women from
around the Institute. Dinner is on us, drinks are on you.  RSVP here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/130YP0M2bfx_xRWBOeiOBzrShZVduMYMRAMok7-OkUvw/viewform>
and please share with other MIT-affiliated women. See you there! Contact
rheywood at mit.edu with any questions.

*5. Thank-a-donor Pub Night*
*When*: Friday, February 26, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
*Where*: Ashdown (Hulsizer Room)
*Contact*: email <sarahlev at mit.edu>

The Annual Fund is thrilled to announce the return of the “thank-a-donor
project” from February 20th — 26th! This project aims to gather as many
heart-felt video expressions of gratitude from current students. We then
share student’s expressions of gratitude with MIT’s donors. Since many of
MIT’s donors donate to the graduate student experience, we’re hosting a
special video session for graduate students!

*Bonus*: Come film a short expression of gratitude and receive a *free
*cupcake!


*Extra Bonus*: After you’re done filming come join us across the hall in
the Thirsty Ear Pub for *free *drinks and Wings Over!

*6. Women Take the Reel**: Film Festival Celebrating Women's History Month *
*When*: Throughout March
*Where*: Various
*Info*: link <http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/2016women-reel.html>

This annual film festival is a collaborative effort among Women's and
Gender Studies departments involved in the Graduate Consortium in Women's
Studies (as well as select institutions/universities aligned with its
mission) that features films about issues relating to gender, race,
sexuality, class and/or feminism. The theme of this year’s festival is
*Activism*.

The focus is on the intellectual investigation of these issues, so every
film is accompanied by a Q&A and discussion with the film director,
producer, local activists and practitioners, and/or faculty members from
the host institution for each film.

*All films are free and open to the public.*

More information about each film screening and associated events are below.

FILMS and SCREENING DATES:

   - 3/1: She's Beautiful When She's Angry at Northeastern University
   - 3/2: The Second Mother at MIT
   - 3/3: Black Lives Through the Arts: Women Take the Reel Opening Event
   at the Brattle Theater
   - 3/8: They Call Me a Muslim at Lesley University
   - 3/9: Speed Sisters at MIT
   - 3/10: Half the History: Tell Her Story and Half the History: Belinda’s
   Petition at Tufts University
   - 3/15: Mutantes: Punk Porn Feminism at Simmons College
   - 3/16: Her Story at Tufts University
   - 3/17: Regarding Susan Sontag at MIT
   - 3/22: Rebel at Emerson College
   - 3/26: An Open Secret at Emerson College
   - 3/30:The Price of Sex at Boston College

Please visit our website for complete details!
http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/2016women-reel.html

WOMEN TAKE THE REEL is a FREE roaming film festival SPONSORED BY: MIT
Program in Women's and Gender Studies; the Graduate Consortium in Women's
Studies; Boston College Women's and Gender Studies Program; Boston
University Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program; Brandeis
University Women's and Gender Studies Program; Northeastern University
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program; Simmons College Department
of Women's and Gender Studies; Tufts University Women's, Gender, and
Sexuality Studies Program; UMass Boston Women's and Gender Studies
Department; Emerson College Department of Visual and Media Arts; and Lesley
University.


*7. Apply for a funded Public Service Fellowship for Summer 2016*
*Deadline*: Friday, March 18, 12:00 PM
*Info*: link <http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/>
*Apply*: link
<http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/fellows-apply.html>

The MIT Public Service Center has funded community service opportunities
available to MIT students. This is a great opportunity that allows students
to carry out service projects locally, nationally, or abroad in their field
of study or interest. Our office covers the personal travel and living
expenses as well as advises them along the way!

The Fellowships program supports MIT students working on capacity-building
service projects. Students work with community-focused organizations
including non-profits and social enterprises. These can include a student's
own social enterprise.

You can create your own project, continue work on an enterprise you already
started, or intern with a service organization. We welcome a wide range of
service projects and support work in the US and abroad.

Applications for Summer Fellowships must be submitted by* noon on March
18th.*

Find more details here:
http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/
Looking for ideas? See what previous students have done:
http://mitpsc.mit.edu/blog/

What can you do? Follow your passion and benefit a community in need!

Questions? Contact Alison at hynd at mit.edu

*8. *
*CityDays MIT April 2016: Ask Me About...*
Date: Tuesday, April 19
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 26
Info: link
<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html>
Register: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13FdkNpaEWuwpcLxXPmMl_vlV9lhE99sKjX01VJGhLE8/viewform>

Service day: Tuesday, April 19

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of MIT’s move to Cambridge with the
Cambridge Science Festival to engage the public with MIT’s fascinating
research, student activities, and people. Share your knowledge with our
Cambridge neighbors by volunteering at an Ask Me About station. Maybe you
are an expert in biology, chemistry, or computer science. Maybe you are a
video game whiz or know a lot about experimental vehicles. Propose one or
more topics, and sign up as an individual volunteer or with a group. Open
to students, faculty and staff.

Contact: aprilcityday at mit.edu

Learn More here
<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html>

*********** Outside MIT ***********
*9. [MASS AWIS] Making your CV the Best Possible: Advice from the
Recruiters*
*When*: Wednesday, February 17, 5:45 - 8:00 PM
*Where*: Seminar Room 3.310, Picower Institute, 43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA
*Register*: link <http://www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016>

With Lauren Celano, Co-founder and CEO, www.PropelCareers.com

   - 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Registration
   - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recruiter panel discussion
   - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CV review by recruiters, networking, appetizers and
   drinks

Check our website to learn more about the recruiters coming to the event

Register at www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016
MASS AWIS members $8 · Non-members $15

*10. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender*
*When*: Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4
*Where*: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University (Knafel
Center, 10 Garden St, Cambridge, MA)
*Register*: link
<http://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference>

This two-day symposium is asnapshot of the state of language in today's
society as it relates to, mirrors, and affects perceptions of gender.
Anthropologists, authors, computer scientists, journalists, linguists,
performing artists, politicians, and psychologists will explore different
facets of the interplay of gender and language.

The conference begins on Thursday evening with "Plays with Words," an
evening about language and gender in comedy, featuring comedian Cameron
Esposito and ImprovBoston. March 4 brings a full day of panels that will
consider moving beyond binary distinctions, what the Internet and big data
analysis can teach us about gender and language, and the role of gender in
public discourse. Through comparative perspectives, multidisciplinary
approaches, and contemporary examples, this conference examines the
inextricably related concepts of gender, language, and culture. Janet
Mock—a cultural commentator, advocate for trans women’s rights, and New
York Times bestselling author—will delivery the keynote address.

Register online and view the full schedule and panel list:
www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference.

*11. [MASS AWIS] Crafting Your Story for Career Transition*
*When*: Wednesday, March 23, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
*Where*: Cannon Room, Building C, Harvard Medical School, 240 Longwood
Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
*Register*: link <http://www.massawis.org/CraftingYourStory2016>

With James Gould, Ph.D.
Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellow

A critical part of transitioning careers is letting others know that you
are capable of doing it successfully. Effectively communicating your career
story is an often forgotten step in career exploration and the job search.
This workshop will provide tips and tricks on crafting a career story,
effective communication, and developing lasting professional relationships.


Register at http://www.massawis.org/CraftingYourStory2016

MASS AWIS members, HMS/HSDM and BSC postdoc** $8
Non-members $15

(**Must bring valid ID to event)

*Register before *March 15th* for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card*

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