[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of June 13, 2016

Mon Jun 13 04:01:27 EDT 2016

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June 13, 2016

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*IN BRIEF*

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*GW at MIT:*

1. Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program 2016-2017 Committee (Now!)

2. Apply to Organize the 2016 Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch (Now!)

3. Apply to Organize the Fall 2016 Leadership Conference (Now!)

*MIT:*

4. [Postdoctoral Associate] Yoga Class Series (Jun. 15 – Jun. 29)

5. Enjoy June at the MIT Museum in Central Square (Jun. 15 - Jun. 18)

6. Register for MIT ART Classes (Jun.-Aug.)

*Outside MIT:*

7. [MASS AWIS] Mentoring Circles Recruitment Event (Jun. 13)

8. [MASS AWIS] Summer 2016 Member Scholarship (Deadline Jul. 1)

9. Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard (Jun. – Aug.)

10. Kendall Square Concert Series in partnership with Boston Properties
(Jun. – Sep.)

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Dear GW at MIT Members,

There are several upcoming opportunities to get involved with GWAMIT
through the Mentorship Program, Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch, and Fall
Leadership Conference! Check out the descriptions below for more info, and
don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.

The GWAMIT Board

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*FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS*

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

*1.** Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program 2016-2017 Committee*

*When:* Recruiting Now

*Info:* link <https://gwamit.org/mentoring-program/>

*Contact:* gwamit-mentor at mit.edu

Interested in helping women graduate students connect with faculty and
alumni mentors? Excited about applying your technical and organizing skills
to creative projects? Come and join us at the Mentoring Program Committee!

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

- Mentor Recruitment Lead

- Events Chair

- Publicity Chair (Dear Kate and website)

For more information on the GWAMIT Mentoring program, please visit our
website <https://gwamit.org/mentoring-program/>. Contact
gwamit-mentor at mit.edu to apply.

*2. **Apply to Organize the 2016 Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch*

*When:* Recruiting Now

*Info:* link <https://gwamit.org/orientation-lunch-owwl/>

*Contact*: gwamit-exec <sarahsaf at mit.edu>@mit.edu

GWAMIT is currently recruiting 2 co-chairs for our annual Orientation
Women’s Welcome Lunch to be held in September 2016. Join us to meet the new
graduate women at MIT.

*3. Apply to Organize the Fall 2016 Leadership Conference*

*When:* Recruiting Now

*Info:* link <https://gwamit.org/fall-leadership-conference/>

*Contact*: gwamit-exec <sarahsaf at mit.edu>@mit.edu

GWAMIT is currently recruiting conference co-chairs, event leads, and
committee members for the annual Fall Leadership Conference to be held in
October 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
<https://gwamitlead2015.wordpress.com/>.

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

*4. **[Postdoctoral Associate] Yoga Class Series *

*When:* Wednesdays, June 15th - June 29th, 7:30pm

*Where:* MIT Building 37 or building 16

*Contact*: sarahsaf at mit.edu

Postdoctoral Associate is conducting yoga class series regularly and the
next one is starting on April 27. This will be taking place on Wednesdays,
at 7:30 pm on campus (building 37 or building 16). A rate for postdocs and
their MIT Spouses & Partners is offered for a 10 class session for $80.
This is a gentle all-level relaxing yoga class and no prior experience is
required.

The classes will take place on the following dates:

June 15, June 22, June 29

If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting
sarahsaf at mit.edu or the instructor Hadassah Segal directly.

*5. Enjoy June at the MIT Museum in Central Square*

*Eccentric Orbits *

*When*: Wednesday, June 15th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Iridium Story, book talk. Join author John Bloom and Iridium
co-inventor Ray Leopold as they delve into the story of the only satellite
phone that links every inch of the planet.

*Microbial Conversations *

*When*: Saturday, June 18th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Co-sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology in town for ASM
Microbe2016, this evening follows the Museum's popular format of short
talks, refreshments, and conversation.

*6**. Register for MIT ART Classes *

*Tuesday Intro To Drawing *

*When:* Tuesdays, June 14th - August 2nd, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

*Register:* link <http://arts.mit.edu/saa-classes/tuesday-intro-drawing/>

This summer we will hold as many classes outside as the weather allows.
Drawing outdoors will teach students to observe and capture the life and
motion of the MIT campus and the city.

Each students’ skill set will grow through a variety of drawing techniques
and exercises. An assortment of materials will be used including pencil
(graphite), charcoal, oil pastel, conte crayon, ink and a collection of
papers. Students will be encouraged to keep a small sketchbook outside of
class, to support the skills learned during studio time.

*Friday Beginning Wheelthrowing*

*When:* Fridays, June 17th - August 5th, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

*Register:* link
<http://arts.mit.edu/saa-classes/friday-beginning-wheelthrowing/>

This is the start of your ceramic journey! Learn the basics of wheel
throwing and hand-building while getting introduced/acclimated to our
community studio. Through a variety of weekly demonstrations you will see
your ceramic foundation strengthen before your eyes.

************** Outside MIT **************

*7.* *[MASS AWIS] Mentoring Circles Recruitment Event*

*When:* Monday, June 13th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

*Where:* Cinderellas, 901 Main St, Cambridge, MA

*Info*: link
<http://mass-awis.org/awis-mentoring-circle-recruitment-event-monday-june-13-2016/>

A mentoring circle is a group of individuals that meet together on a
regular basis for an agreed upon length of time. The group’s primary
purpose is to help mentees accomplish two tasks:

- Set important development goals

- Build competence and character to reach those goals

This year, the MASS AWIS mentoring circle program will be entering its 10th
year! We have built a community of over 300 women who are setting career
goals, learning critical skills and strengthening their network. The
various groups exchange experiences, challenges, and opportunities for the
purpose of enhancing self-confidence, communication skills, leadership
practices, and commitment to one’s career.

Fee: Mentors, Free; Mentees, $25

*8.** [MASS AWIS] Summer 2016 Member Scholarship*

*Deadline:* Friday, July 1st, 5:00pm

*Info:* link <http://www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/>

*Apply:* link <scholarship at massawis.org>

MASS AWIS has created a scholarship fund to help offset the cost of
membership.

If awarded a scholarship, MASS AWIS will supplement 80% of the National
membership and 50% of the Chapter membership (and provide help with event
costs).

Scholarship is for qualified unemployed or underemployed individuals
seeking Professional, Junior or Student memberships.

*Graduate Students/Post-Doctoral Fellows and those in transition are
encouraged to apply.*

For further details about the award and the application process, visit
www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/

Applicants should submit all the materials by July 1st, 2016 – Friday – 5pm
EST in a single correspondence to: scholarship at massawis.org

*9.* *Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard*

*When:* Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

*Where:* Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

*Info*: link <http://www.bpl.org/programs/concerts.htm>

The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston's most
beautiful spaces, is filled with music during free, one-hour concerts
throughout the summer. The courtyard hosts music that ranges from jazz to
classical and from world to folk. Concerts are moved indoors in the event
of inclement weather.

Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m.; Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Full schedule of concerts available here
<http://www.bpl.org/programs/concerts.htm>.

*10. Kendall Square Concert Series in partnership with Boston Properties*

*When:* Tuesdays, June 7th – September 6th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

*Where:* Kendall Center, near Kendall Square Station, Cambridge, MA

*Info*: link
<http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12>

Passim Presents Concerts at Kendall Center from June to September. Enjoy
having your lunch and listening live music at Kendall Square. Concert
calendar is available at their website
<http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12>.

Free Concerts. All Summer Long. All Ages. All Over Cambridge!

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