Dear GWAMIT Members,<br><br>GWAMIT’s General Board Meeting is taking place tonight! See details below. If you have any events or announcements to share with the GWAMIT membership, please email us at <a href="mailto:gwamit-sec@mit.edu">gwamit-sec@mit.edu</a>.<br>
<br>Have a great week!<br><br><b>The GWAMIT Board</b><br>Send your ideas to: <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a><br>Send your announcements to: <a href="mailto:gwamit-sec@mit.edu">gwamit-sec@mit.edu</a><br>
Visit us: <a href="http://gwamit.org">http://gwamit.org</a><br><br><b>========<br> IN BRIEF<br>========<br><br>GWAMIT:</b><br>1. GWAMIT General Board Meeting (Mon. Mar. 18, 6-7pm)<br>2. Save the dates for the GWAMIT 2013 Spring Empowerment Conference (Apr. 8-12)<br>
<br><b>MIT: <br></b>3. [WGS] Women's Herstory Month Lunch Lessons: Feminist Sex 101 (Wed. Mar. 20, 12-1:30pm)<br>4. [WGS] Women Take the Reel Film Festival: "First Person Plural" (Thurs. Mar. 21, 7pm)<br>5. [GCWS] Clash Zones: Identities in (R)evolution (Apr. 5-6)<br>
6. [WGS] Louis Kampf Writing Prize in Women's and Gender Studies (Entries due Fri. Apr. 12)<br><br><b>Outside MIT:<br></b>7. MassChallenge Sampler: Networking (Tues. Mar. 19, 6-8pm)<br>8. Women in Computer Science Social (Tues. Mar. 19, 6-8pm)<br>
9. [SCFG] Careers and Beer: A Conversation with Women Making History in Science and Tech (Tues. Mar. 19, 6:30-8:30pm)<br>10. Film Screening: “The Invisible War” and discussion with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (Wed. Mar. 27, 7-9pm)<br>
<br>To see more events beyond this week's digest, visit <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitevents">http://bit.ly/gwamitevents</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest">http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest</a><br> <br><b>====================<br>
FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>==================== <br><br>**********GWAMIT**********</b><br><br><b><u>1. GWAMIT General Board Meeting (Mon. Mar. 18, 6-7p) <br></u>When:</b> Monday, March 18, 6-7pm <br><b>Where:</b> 32-124<br><b>RSVP:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/SpringGBM">http://bit.ly/SpringGBM</a><br>
<br>Would you like to help GWAMIT plan future events? Become more involved with GWAMIT now! Learn more about how to get involved in GWAMIT by coming to our General Board Meeting on Monday, March 18. <br><br>The meeting will be a town hall style discussion event where you can discuss issues relating to graduate women in your department and across the Institute. Dinner will be served, and we will brainstorm ways GWAMIT can support members across all departments.<br>
<br>The GWAMIT General Board needs motivated women who want to help us plan conferences, put together collaborative events, advocate for women on campus, advertise our programs, and so much more! <br><br><br><b><u>2. Save the dates for the GWAMIT 2013 Spring Empowerment Conference (Apr. 8-12)<br>
</u>When:</b> Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12<br><b>Where:</b> MIT Campus<br><br>Graduate Women at MIT (GWAMIT) is pleased to announce the annual GWAMIT Empowerment Conference will be held at MIT from April 8 - 12, 2013. The Spring Empowerment Conference, started in Spring 2010, seeks to provide resources for and promote discussion of issues relevant to the personal development and life choices of graduate women. <br>
<br>Registration will be opening in late March 2013. Save the dates, and look for updates at <a href="http://gwamit.org">http://gwamit.org</a>!<br><br><br><b>**********MIT**********<br></b> <br><b><u>3. Women's Herstory Month Lunch Lessons: Feminist Sex 101 (Wed. Mar. 20, 12-1:30pm)<br>
</u>When:</b> Wednesday, March 20, 12-1:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> Margaret Cheney Room, 3-310<br><b>RSVP:</b> <a href="mailto:wgs@mit.edu">wgs@mit.edu</a><br><br>CALLING ALL sexually active, virgins, non-sexually active, asexuals, hyper-sexuals, metrosexuals, abstinents, heterosexuals, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, questioning, transgendered, cisgendered, young, old, in-between, curious, couples, singles, polyamorous, monogamous, friends with benefits, feminists, closeted feminists, curious about feminism, jocks, goths, hippies, emos, indies, urbanites, skaters, preps, yuppies, nerds, gleeks and everyone in-between!<br>
<br>Please join us for a presentation by MIT sexpert Kate McCarthy & free raffle prizes.<br> <br>Lunch provided! RSVP to <a href="mailto:wgs@mit.edu">wgs@mit.edu</a><br>Wheelchair accessibility available through the Infinite Corridor in Building 8 or through the ramp at Building 14. Elevator access in Building 10.<br>
<br><br><b><u>4. [WGS] Women Take the Reel Film Festival: "First Person Plural" (Thurs. Mar. 21, 7pm)<br></u>When: </b>Thursday, March 21, 7pm<br><b>Where:</b> 4-163<br><br>In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and was sent from Korea to her new home. Growing up in California, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated until recurring dreams lead Deann to discover the truth: her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Deann's heartfelt journey makes First Person Plural a poignant essay on family, loss, and the reconciling of two identities. <br>
<br>First Person Plural is "eloquent and reserved, a study of courage tempered by love. Everything about this documentary feels breathtakingly real. But thanks to Deann Borshay Liem’s balance of restraint and candor in telling her own story, her film never makes you feel like an intruder in her private realm. Instead, you know you are an honored guest." ~ The New York Times <br>
<br>Trailer: <a href="http://www.mufilms.org/films/firstpersonplural/#.UQqf--judNw">http://www.mufilms.org/films/firstpersonplural/#.UQqf--judNw</a>. 60 minutes. Discussion with WGS Professor S. Haslanger to follow. *Wheelchair accessibility available through the Infinite Corridor in Building 8 or through the ramp at Building 14.*<br>
<br><br><b><u>5. [GCWS] Clash Zones: Identities in (R)evolution (Apr. 5-6)<br></u>When:</b> Friday, April 5 – Saturday, April 6<br><b>Where:</b> Bldg. 32<br><b>Register:</b> <a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/conference-registration2.html">http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/conference-registration2.html</a><br>
<br>The borders and boundaries where political, ethnic, religious, racial, national, and other factions meet are hotbeds for ideological and psychological tensions that affect marginalized gender and sexual identities. Within these "clash zones," anything from eruptive transformations (revolutions) to gradual modifications (evolutions) might occur. <br>
<br>This interdisciplinary Women's and Gender studies conference will investigate how frictions produced in these "clash zones" impact individual and communal bodies and alter the identity categories by which we define those bodies.<br>
Conference is free and open to the public.<br><br><br><b><u>6. [WGS] Louis Kampf Writing Prize in Women's and Gender Studies (Entries due Fri. Apr. 12)<br></u>When:</b> Friday, April 12, 5pm<br><b>Submit entries:</b> <a href="mailto:wgs@mit.edu">wgs@mit.edu</a>, or in person at 14E-316<br>
<br>Please consider submitting your academic essays or creative writing (creative nonfiction, short stories, poetry, etc...) to The Louis Kampf Writing Prize in Women's and Gender Studies. <br><br>The writing prize, sponsored by The Program in Women's and Gender Studies (WGS), was started in 1995-96 to honor Louis Kampf, distinguished professor emeritus of Literature and Women's Studies, and to reward high quality undergraduate writing in women's and gender studies. The Prize is judged by faculty from WGS and from Writing and Humanistic Studies. <br>
<br>MIT students can submit entries in different genres of academic writing as well as fiction and poetry. Submissions should provide thoughtful reflection using gender as a central category of analysis. All entries must be submitted in person to 14E-316 or emailed to <a href="mailto:wgs@mit.edu">wgs@mit.edu</a> by 5:00pm on Friday, April 12th, 2013.<br>
<br>Rules for Entry: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/wgs/prize/rules.html">http://web.mit.edu/wgs/prize/rules.html</a> <br>Cover Sheet: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/wgs/prize/cover.html">http://web.mit.edu/wgs/prize/cover.html</a> <br>
Past Recipients: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/wgs/prize/past.html">http://web.mit.edu/wgs/prize/past.html</a> <br>Questions concerning the requirements for entries should be directed to Heidy M. González (x3-8844 / heidy at <a href="http://mit.edu">mit.edu</a>).<br>
<br><br><b>**********Outside MIT**********<br></b><br><b><u>7. MassChallenge Sampler: Networking (Tues. Mar. 19, 6-8pm)<br></u>When:</b> Tuesday, March 19, 6-8pm<br><b>Where: </b>MassChallenge Headquarters, 1 Marina Park Drive, Boston<br>
<b>Register:</b> <a href="http://mcsamplernetworking.eventbrite.com/">http://mcsamplernetworking.eventbrite.com/</a><br><br>MassAccess, a speed networking event, is an opportunity for students, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, service providers and investors to discuss innovative ideas and prime future collaboration.<br>
<br>Learn how to work a room with confidence and network effectively before we begin the main event. Jules Pieri, Founder & CEO of The Daily Grommet, will kick off with a 30-minute lecture to ensure you are getting the most from your speed networking experience.<br>
<br><br><b><u>8. Women in Computer Science Social (Tues. Mar. 19, 6-8pm)<br></u>When:</b> Tuesday, March 19, 6-8pm<br><b>Where:</b> Microsoft NERD Center 11th Floor, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge <br><b>Register:</b> <a href="http://mssocial-es2004.eventbrite.com/">http://mssocial-es2004.eventbrite.com/</a><br>
<br>Microsoft is hosting a women in computer science night at the NERD for local college students! If you are a woman attending college in the greater Boston area and are passionate about technology join us for a panel of awesome women from Microsoft! <br>
<br>Learn about their careers and their journey in the tech field. This is also a great opportunity to meet local women from area schools who are enthusiastic about tech!<br><br><br><b><u>9. [SCFG] Careers and Beer: A Conversation with Women Making History in Science and Tech (Tues. Mar. 19, 6:30-8:30pm)<br>
</u>When:</b> Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> 1 International Place, Boston, 02110<br><b>Register:</b> <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5820636681/">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5820636681/</a><br>
<br>Join the Science Club for Girls and the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project for an informal panel discussion as some of Boston's most accomplished -- and fun! -- female entrepreneurs and tech leaders share about their experiences and passions. <br>
<br>The event will feature brews sponsored by the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project, and light refreshments graciously sponsored by PayPal. Admission benefits the programs of Science Club for Girls to close the opportunity, confidence and inspiration gaps for girls in K-12 grades.<br>
<br>Doors open at 6:30pm. Beer and light eats will be available. Panel discussion runs from 7-8pm.<br><br><br><b><u>10. Film Screening: “The Invisible War” and discussion with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (Wed. Mar. 27, 7-9pm)<br>
</u>When:</b> Wednesday, March 27, 7-9pm<br><b>Where:</b> Tufts University Barnum Hall 008, 163 Packard Avenue, Medford<br><b>Preview:</b> <a href="http://invisiblewarmovie.com/">http://invisiblewarmovie.com/</a><br><br>
Emily Mears, the staff assistant of the Tufts Latino and LGBT Center, will be hosting a screening of The Invisible War and a talk-back discussion with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas on March 27th from 7pm-9pm in Barnum Hall 008. The panel will include military survivors, representatives from Tufts Health Services and Counseling Services and a representative from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. <br>
<br>It is open to the public, so please tell your friends. Barnum hall has 224 seats. There aren’t tickets for this event, so seats are first-come, first-serve! <br><br>Check out the film preview at <a href="http://invisiblewarmovie.com">invisiblewarmovie.com</a> Please spread the word about this event and extend this invite to your friends! For any questions, contact Emily Mears at <a href="mailto:Emily.Mears@tufts.edu">Emily.Mears@tufts.edu</a>.<br>
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