[GWAMIT] Empowerment Conference and First Friday event

[GWAMIT]

Hi GW at MIT members!!

We are writing to let you know about our First Friday event and Empowerment Conference happening soon! Details below:

GW at MIT's Empowerment Conference is next week! We have a great line-up of events (and great food and fancy swag throughout the week), hope to see you there!
Check out our list of events below and go to https://gwamitempowerment2018.wordpress.com/ for more details. The flyer of the conference is attached. Many of the events have limited spots, so register soon!

Nov 6 (12-1.30 pm)- Fireside chat with Dr. Dava Newman- come listen to her experience as a professor and Deputy Administrator of NASA (and circumnavigating the world on her sailboat!) over lunch, and get to ask your own questions as well! Check out her video here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_geNZbgeyAY>. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-chat-with-dr-dava-newman-tickets-51894744578>.

Nov 5-7 (9 am-5 pm)- Professional portrait sessions with Lindsey Michelle Williams-come get discounted headshots ! Register here<https://spark.adobe.com/page/BREROMDaDJI8T/>.

Nov 8 (12-1.30 pm)- Storytelling 101-Empower your narrative with Kirsty Bennett- hone your narrative skills through this interactive workshop over lunch. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-101-empower-your-narrative-tickets-51891160859>.

Nov 8 (2-3 pm)-The dynamics of gender and privilege with Abigail Francis- take a deep look at how our privileges relate to our gender identity. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dynamics-of-gender-and-privilege-tickets-51975255388>.

Nov 8 (4-5 pm)-Become financially empowered- Basic of investing with Mark Porter- learn about the basic building blocks of stocks and bonds and how to get the most out of your savings! Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-financially-empowered-basics-of-investing-tickets-51948950710>.

Nov 9 (10-11.30 am)-Outing with Brandeis- Join GWAMIT and Brandeis WiSI (Women in Science Initiative) for an outing to the MIT Museum. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outing-with-brandeis-wisi-beautiful-brain-exhibit-tickets-51975987578>.

Nov 9 (12-1.30 pm)-Mindfulness for less stress with Susanna Barry- learn how mindfulness can promote stress resilience. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-for-less-stress-tickets-51946272700>.

Nov 9 (2-3 pm)-Strength training- Come learn the basics of strength training with a group of women who all want to get stronger! Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-strength-training-class-tickets-51837806274>.

Nov 10 (9.30-10.30 am)- GW at MIT Walk/Jog/Run- Whether it's your first time around the block or you're a seasoned runner, we hope you'll join us to walk, jog, or run, followed by snacks or drinks at Tatte. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gwamit-walk-jog-run-tickets-52034277926>.

We will also have our usual First Friday event this week (November 2nd):
The GW at MIT November First Friday event: Halloween Treats in the Cheney Room!

Come celebrate Halloween and Friday on a sweet note with GWAMIT! We will have a selection of Halloween donuts and coffee from 9 - 10:30 am in the Cheney Room!
If you have never been to the Cheney Room, this is a good time to check it out, as it is a wonderful resource for self-identified women, transgender women, and non-binary students at MIT. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gwamit-first-friday-halloween-treats-in-the-cheney-room-tickets-52030954987>.

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