[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of June 27, 2016

Mon Jun 27 00:12:54 EDT 2016

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June 27, 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. Conversation over Dinner: Self Confidence and Women in STEM (Jun. 27)

5. [MS&PC] Summer Evening Meetups (Jun. 30)

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

*Outside MIT:*

7. Free Fun Fridays in Boston (Jun. 24 – Aug. 26)

8. [Harvard] Women in Consulting Workshop (Jun. 29)

9. [Harvard] HGCC Consulting Career Fair (Jun. 30)

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

11. [MASS AWIS] Get on Board for the Scholarship Fund: Happy Hour! (Jul. 19)

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

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

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Dear GW at MIT Members,

GWAMIT is recruiting now for 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

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. Conversation over Dinner: Self Confidence and Women in STEM*

*When:* Monday, June 27th, 6:00pm

*Where:* TBD

*RSVP:* link <http://goo.gl/forms/PkYVRtuSSb5oFqxD2>

Please join us for dinner and a great discussion about 'Self Confidence and
Women in STEM' next Monday 6/27 at 6 pm. We are very fortunate to have
Professor Debbie Chachra from Olin College joining us to moderate the
discussion and provide insight. Professor Chachra's research is focused on
improving engineering education and she has spent time studying how the
engineering experience between male and female students is different.
Hosted by the Graduate Community Fellows for Women's Programs

RSVP using this form <http://goo.gl/forms/PkYVRtuSSb5oFqxD2> if you are
planning to join us.

Dinner provided!

*5. **[MS&PC] Summer Evening Meetups*

*When:* Thursday, June 30th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm

*Where:* Harborwalk Sounds at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)

*RSVP:* maria.carsi at gmail.com (by Tuesday, June 28th)

Enjoy some of the free cultural events in Boston this summer with MIT
Spouses & Partners Connect and the International Students Office. Come
alone or bring someone else (kids welcome too!) and meet new people while
exploring all the city has to offer.

Make sure you introduce yourself to the folks in the MS&PC Tshirts at these
events! We look forward to meeting you.

- Meet at 4:30pm in front of Kendall Station (direction Ashmont/Braintree).
Purchase your own subway ticket. Or meet us directly at the Museum
<https://goo.gl/maps/HCNeJecY1uC2>. The event is from 5pm to 9pm, Music
starts at 6 p.m. The museum is free and open to the public that evening.

- Bring your own snacks or purchase at the museum (please note the cafe
menu is expensive)

Three talented and diverse vocal musicians from around the world, Dashina
produces an affecting and lavish take on world music. This accomplished
trio is made up of Inna Dudukina, a classically trained Siberian pianist
with a fervor for composing and arranging, Dana Protsenko, a Ukranian
experienced in jazz and neo-soul, and lastly, Nigeria’s Harshitha Krishnan,
who’s been making music—and touring India—since age 4. Their amazing
explosion of fierce vocal harmonies ranges from spirited and sultry to
poignant and dark, an impressive fusion of folk, jazz, electronic dance
music, and world music.

*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.* *Free Fun Fridays in Boston*

*When:* Fridays, June 24th – August 26th

*Where:* various

*Info*: link <http://highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays>

Our Free Fun Fridays offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most
treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This program was created to
increase access and enrichment opportunities for children and families
throughout Massachusetts during the summer months. Every Friday, from the
end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. We
reach out to schools, veterans groups, libraries, seniors’ centers, and
many other community organizations to ensure that everyone knows that they
are also welcome.

*8.** [Harvard] Women in Consulting Workshop*

*When:* Wednesday, June 29th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

*Where:* Tsai Auditorium, S010, CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge Street,
Cambridge, MA, 02138

*RSVP*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OfHDNzJXBsbSE5sfSZom7eQ_2YXmCPRAvKYCziw7S2A/viewform?c=0&w=1>

Have you ever wondered how it is to be a woman in a demanding profession
like consulting? Are you curious how women consultants find a sustainable
solution for work-life balance or what career paths exist for them? If you
are inspired to follow a consulting career, this Women in Consulting
Workshop is a great opportunity to get an insider’s view of successful
women consultants. We have invited women consultants at different stages of
their career to share their views related to career advancement and
work-life balance.

The workshop will start with a keynote address by Emily McNabb (McKinsey &
Company) followed by a panel discussion. The event concludes with a
networking session where hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Contact Erika Ilagan (eilagan at fas.harvard.edu) if you have any questions.

Organized by: Harvard Graduate Consulting Club / Supported by: HGWISE, HSPH
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Career Services

*9. [Harvard] HGCC Consulting Career Fair *

*When:* Thursday, June 30th, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

*Where:* TMEC Atrium, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston-02115

*Register*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qCrGFWjMJ7GCVAuSLlEUf0SjA4gDFw1nN3P9oxS7eNY/viewform?c=0&w=1>

*Light refreshments will be served

Are you thinking of pursuing a career in consulting?

HGCC is proud to present this excellent opportunity to interact with some
of the finest management and life science consulting firms that hire
candidates just like you. Come speak to representatives from these elite
firms to learn more about them and start building your network in
preparation for the upcoming recruitment cycle.

This event is open to all advanced degree professionals (Graduate Students,
PhDs, MDs, JDs).

Please register HERE
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qCrGFWjMJ7GCVAuSLlEUf0SjA4gDFw1nN3P9oxS7eNY/viewform?c=0&w=1>.
**Non-Harvard affiliates must pre-register in order to be able to enter the
venue.

Contact Bhavna Desai (bdesai at bidmc.harvard.edu) if you have any questions.

Featured Firms and Corporate Sponsors:

Clarion Healthcare, ClearView Healthcare Partners, CMC Consulting Group,
Decision Resources Group, Huron Consulting, L.E.K., Navigant, Precision For
Value, Putnam Associates, Simon-Kucher & Partners, Trinity Partners

Special Supporters: Boston Children’s Hospital Postdoctoral Association,
Harvard Graduate Student Council, HMS/HSDM Postdoctoral Association,
Harvard Office of Career Services

*10. [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

*11.** [MASS AWIS] Get on Board for the Scholarship Fund: Happy Hour with
MASS AWIS Board Members!*

*When:* Tuesday, July 19th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

*Where:* Meadhall, 4 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA

*Register*: link
<http://mass-awis.org/get-on-board-for-the-scholarship-fund-happy-hour-with-mass-awis-board-members-tuesday-july-19th-2016/>

Get to know former and current MASS AWIS Board members by joining us for
happy hour! Meet the amazing women above (plus others), learn about their
career paths, and find out how they got involved with MASS AWIS. Proceeds
will go to the MASS AWIS scholarship fund!

Cost: MASS AWIS members $10; Non-members $20; Optional donations to the
Scholarship Fund

*12. 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>.

*13. 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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