<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Dear GWAMIT Members,<br> <br>Orientation 2013 has begun, and there are many events open to all graduate students – 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><b>The GWAMIT Board<br></b>Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec@mit.edu<br>Send your announcements to: gwamit-sec@mit.edu<br>Visit us: http://gwamit.org<br> <br><b>========<br> IN BRIEF<br>========<br> <br>MIT: </b><br>1. Fall Orientation Activities Midway (Fri. Aug. 30, 2:30-4:30pm)<br>2. [WGS] Wonder Woman Photo Shoot and Reg Day Film Screening (Tues. Sept. 3, 11am-4pm Photo Shoot, 7pm Film)<br>3. [GSC] Graduate Student Council Open House (Wed. Sept. 4, 6-8pm)<br>4. Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery Reception (Tues. Sept. 10, 5-7pm)<br> <br><b>Outside MIT:<br></b>5. Free Zumba Class at the Esplanade Hatch Shell (Tues. Aug. 27, 6-7pm)<br>6. [HGWISE] Centered Leadership -- A Dialogue on Leadership for Women (Thurs. Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30pm)<br>7. Feel Good Fashion -- Trunk Show & Charity Donation Drive (Thurs. Sept. 19, 6-8:30pm)<br>8. #SweatWorking: A Fitness + Inspiration Networking Social (Sun. Sept. 29, 9-11am)<br> <br>To see more events beyond this week's digest visit http://bit.ly/gwamitevents and http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest<br> <br><b>====================<br>FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>====================<br> <br>**********MIT**********<br> <br><u>1. Fall Orientation Activities Midway (Fri. Aug. 30, 2:30-4:30pm)<br></u>When:</b> Friday, August 30, 2:30-4:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> Johnson Athletic Center<br><b>More info:</b> http://web.mit.edu/asa/publicity/midway.html<br> <br>The Activities Midway is the primary fall recruiting event for ASA groups. ASA groups set up a booth with posters, pictures, flyers, etc. to promote themselves to the new students (both first-year undergraduate and graduate students) who will attend the midway. Groups also have a chance to perform or give a demonstration at the Activities Midway to recruit new members.<br> <br> <br><b><u>2. [WGS] Wonder Woman Photo Shoot and Reg Day Film Screening (Tues. Sept. 3, 11am-4pm Photo Shoot, 7pm Film)<br></u>When:</b> Tuesday, September 3, 11am-4pm<br><b>Where:</b> Lobby 10 (Photo Shoot), 6-120 (Film)<br> <br>Please join WGS in celebrating ALL Wonder Women on REG DAY Tuesday - September 3, 2013. WGS will host a Wonder Woman photo shoot from 11AM - 4PM in LOBBY 10 and a film screening of the acclaimed documentary Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines at 7PM. Both events are free and open to the public.<br> <br>Photo Shoot: The Wonder Woman costume -- lasso of truth, tiaras, T-shirts and skirts for children and adults of all sizes – is provided at the photo shoot. Free Wonder Woman swag for all participants!<br> <br>Film Screening: MIT Women's and Gender Studies Program and Student Activities Office present a REG DAY film screening. WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, WONDER WOMEN! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. WONDER WOMEN! goes behind the scenes with Lynda Carter, Lindsay Wagner, comic writers and artists, and real-life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna and others, who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre. Discussion with WGS Professor A. Walsh to follow.<br> <div><br><b><u>3. [GSC] Graduate Student Council Open House (Wed. Sept. 4, 6-8pm)<br></u>When: </b>Wednesday, September 4, 6-8pm<br><b>Where:</b> Bldg. 50, Morss Hall<br> <br>Come meet-and-greet leaders of the Graduate Student Council (GSC) and get the inside scoop for the upcoming year while enjoying some appetizers and free drinks! In addition to great company, this open house will feature manned stations, each dedicated to discussing a certain aspect of the GSC mission. GSC programs and initiatives, like graduate student orientation, rely on the dedication and involvement of graduate students.<br> <br>This is a great opportunity to consider how you can get involved! The event is open to spouses & partners, but is not suitable for children. Alcohol requires a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport).<br> <br> <br><b><u>4. Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery Reception (Tues. Sept. 10, 5-7pm)<br></u>When:</b> Tuesday, September 10, 5-7pm<br><b>Where:</b> Bldg. E15, MIT List Visual Arts Center<br><b>More info:</b> Contact Mark Linga, mlinga@mit.edu<br> <br>The MIT List Visual Arts Center presents the annual Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery from September 3-15, 2013. Through this popular loan program MIT graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to borrow original works of art from the collection for their living and work spaces.<br> <br>The exhibition features over 500 framed prints and photographs by leading modern and contemporary artists. New works available for loan this year include pieces by Sonia Almeida, Geoff Hargadon, Damien Hirst, Matt Rich, Sarah Sze, and Walid Raad, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition the List Center will host a public reception Sunday, September 8 at 11 a.m. The reception will feature refreshments and a tour of the exhibition. In addition, a reception for MIT graduate students will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 5-7 p.m. Although only MIT students can borrow art, the exhibition is free and open to the public.<br> <br> <br><b>**********Outside MIT**********<br></b> <br><b><u>5. Free Zumba Class at the Esplanade Hatch Shell (Tues. Aug. 27, 6-7pm)<br></u>When:</b> Tuesday, August 27, 6-7pm<br><b>Where: </b>The Boston Esplanade Hatch Shell<br><b>Register: </b>http://healthworkszumba-es2.eventbrite.com/<br> <br>Back by popular demand, Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women and The Esplanade Association are teaming up to bring you FREE Zumba classes outdoors at the Esplanade Hatch Shell on Tuesday nights at 6pm this summer! Come join the party for one, two or even all eight nights (Tuesdays July 16th – August 27th). These 1-hour classes led by Healthworks Zumba instructors are open to the public!<br> <br>Bring your friends, families, coworkers, boyfriends, girlfriends, and neighbors, and come ready to get your Zumba on all summer long!<br> <br> <br><b><u>6. [HGWISE] Centered Leadership -- A Dialogue on Leadership for Women (Thurs. Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30pm)<br></u>When: </b>Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> Harvard Geological Museum, Haller Hall 102, Cambridge<br><b>RSVP: </b>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HGWISE2013<br> <br>You are invited to a dialogue on leadership for women that the Harvard Graduate Women in Science and Engineering is co-hosting with McKinsey.<br> <br>All women graduate students and post-docs are invited and encouraged to attend, whether pursuing an academic, industry, or consulting career. Attire is casual – come as you are!<br> <br> <br><b><u>7. Feel Good Fashion -- Trunk Show & Charity Donation Drive (Thurs. Sept. 19, 6-8:30pm)<br></u>When: </b>Thursday, September 19, 6-8:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> The Charlesmark Hotel, 655 Boylston Street, Boston<br><b>Register: </b>http://feelgoodfashion-es2.eventbrite.com/<br> <br>Spirit 75 Boutique is a locally owned online boutique featuring boho style fashion & accessories. Join us for a trunk show showcasing our newest Fall style finds, as well as ridiculously priced sale & clearance merchandise. Sign up for our Free Spirit: Member Loyalty program to get 15% off everything at the boutique.. and that's just for starters!<br> <br>Upon entrance to the event, we will be collecting donations for Rosie's Place, a local women's charity. Everyone who brings a donation will receive a $5 coupon to use towards a Spirit 75 Boutique purchase. A sanctuary for homeless Boston women, Rosie's Place offers long term and emergency assistance for women who have no where else to turn. Rosie's place receives no government funds, and instead relies upon donations and volunteers to accomplish their accomplished work.<br> <br> <br><b><u>8. #SweatWorking: A Fitness + Inspiration Networking Social (Sun. Sept. 29, 9-11am)<br></u>When:</b> Sunday, September 29, 9-11am<br><b>Where: </b>Athleta, 92 Newbury Street, Boston<br><b>Register: </b>http://sweatworking-es2.eventbrite.com/<br> <br>Whether you're seeking ideas, inspiration, support, or new connections, join Athleta, Eventbrite, and likeminded passionate young women for #SweatWorking: A Fitness and Inspiration Networking Social!<br> <br>First, join Lauren Miller of Bosse City Club as she leads us through a one-hour power vinyasa flow set to tunes provided by DJour Entertainment! Be sure to bring a yoga mat, bottled water, and a towel, as you're sure to get sweaty!<br> <br>Following the sweat portion of the evening, we'll move on to networking (over healthy brunch bites and mimosas, of course!) This month's theme is strength and perseverance. We'll be joined by two women from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to share with us their stories of survival and will leave us inspired and confident that no matter WHAT obstacle come our way, we can beat it through strength and perseverance!<br> <br>***************<br> <br>Join GWAMIT on the web to get the latest updates:<br>Visit us: http://gwamit.org<br>Blog: http://gwamit.blogspot.com<br>Twitter: http://twitter.com/gwamitweb<br>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gwamit<br>GWAMIT Calendar: http://bit.ly/gwamitevents<br>GWAMIT Interest Calendar: http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest<br>Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec@mit.edu</div></body></html>