<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Dear GWAMIT Members,<br> <br>We invite you to propose a new GWAMIT Volunteer Day Initiative this semester – see further 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</b><br>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>GWAMIT:</b><br>1. Submit Questions for “Dear Kate” (Respond by Mon. Sept. 16)<br>2. Propose a GWAMIT Volunteer Day Initiative!<br>3. Sign up to be a 2013-2014 GWAMIT Department Representative (new and returning reps)<br> <br><b>MIT: </b><br>4. Making Peace with Food and Body Image (Fridays this fall)<br>5. Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support Workshop (Tues. Sept. 17, 6:30-9pm)<br>6. Apply to be a 2013-2014 OEOP Mentor (Apply by Fri. Sept. 20)<br>7. LBGTQA 11th Annual Community Leadership Retreat to Provincetown (Fri. Sept. 20 – Sun. Sept. 22)<br>8. Undergraduate to Graduate Women’s Mentorship Program (Apply by Sat. Sept. 21)<br> <br><b>Outside MIT:</b><br>9. Volunteer with Science Club for Girls (Apply now)<br>10. Feel Good Fashion -- Trunk Show & Charity Donation Drive (Thurs. Sept. 19, 6-8:30pm)<br>11. Women at MassChallenge Showcase (Mon. Sept. 23, 6-9pm)<br>12. #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>====================<br>FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>====================<br> <br>**********GWAMIT**********<br> <br><b><u>1. Submit Questions for “Dear Kate” (Respond by Mon. Sept. 16)<br></u>Link for question submissions: </b>http://tinyurl.com/ah49j5b<br> <br>Please submit your questions for Dear Kate, the GWAMIT Mentoring Committee's advice blog. Each month, the GWAMIT mentors answers questions anonymously posed by students. The most recent edition can be found at: http://gwamit.blogspot.com/2013/08/dear-kate-august-2013-edition.html.<br> <br>Please submit your questions for next month's edition! They can be submitted at: http://tinyurl.com/ah49j5b.<br> <br> <br><b><u>2. Propose a GWAMIT Volunteer Day Initiative!<br></u>Contact:</b> GWAMIT Exec Board, gwamit-exec@mit.edu<br><b>Proposal form: </b>http://bit.ly/GWAMITVolunteer<br> <br>Interested in community service? GWAMIT is recruiting proposals for a community outreach event this semester. Proposals are welcome on topics including, but not limited to: educational outreach to K-12 youth interested in STEM, volunteering at a local shelter, holding a public service event on campus, etc.<br> <br>Fill out the short proposal form linked above if you have an idea, and we will provide financial and logistic support for approved proposals.<br> <br> <br><b><u>3. Sign up to be a 2013-2014 GWAMIT Department Representative (new and returning reps)<br></u>Sign up: </b>http://bit.ly/GWAMITDepRepApp<br> <br>Interested in getting more involved with GWAMIT? Become a GWAMIT Department Representative! As a department rep, you will serve as the liaison between your department and GWAMIT. This includes updating your department on GWAMIT events and initiatives and letting us know if any issues related to graduate women in your program arise. It is a great, low time commitment way to get involved with GWAMIT, and we are looking for multiple reps from each department!<br> <br>If interested, fill out the above form and keep an eye out for our upcoming General Board meeting this semester. Returning reps: also fill out the above form to indicate that you would like to continue this year.<br> <br> <br><b>**********MIT**********<br></b> <br><b><u>4. Making Peace with Food and Body Image (Fridays this fall)<br></u>When: </b>Fridays in Fall 2013<br><b>Contact:</b> Zan Barry, bars@med.mit.edu<br> <br>This group helps foster a healthy relationship with food, exercise and body image. It’s useful for those who are struggling with an unhealthy relationship with food or weight, or thinking about food or weight so much that it distracts from their studies and interferes with social events.<br> <br>The group provides education, support, and practical strategies to manage food and body stress. Group leaders: Audra Bartz and Zan Barry. Contact Zan Barry (bars@med.mit.edu) for more information.<br> <br> <br><b><u>5. Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support Workshop (Tues. Sept. 17, 6:30-9pm)<br></u>When: </b>Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-9pm<br><b>Where:</b> Tang Hall 24th Floor<br><b>Register: </b>Email Wiljeana Glover, wjglover@mit.edu<br> <br>Join our writing accountability group workshops and learn from experts on writing, mental wellness, career options, and communicating your research’s broader impacts. Join our Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support Workshops -- targeted to post-proposal students, but all are welcome!<br> <br>Next workshop is on Tuesday, September 17th, from 6:30-9pm at the Tang Residence Hall 24th Floor. Dinner is provided, space is limited, and registration is preferred! To register, please email Dr. Wiljeana Glover at: wjglover@mit.edu.<br> <br> <br><b><u>6. Apply to be a 2013-2014 OEOP Mentor (Apply by Fri. Sept. 20)<br></u>When: </b>Apply by Friday, September 20<br><b>Contact to apply: </b>Ryan Rucker (rucker@mit.edu)<br> <br>The Office of Engineering Outreach Programs within the School of Engineering is gearing up for the 2013-2014 cycle of the Middle School Mentoring Program. These dynamic middle school students have expressed a strong interest in learning about science and technology fields.<br> <br>The mentoring commitment would be one Saturday morning a month with brunch provided, and a minimum weekly contact with your mentee. These students are all from the Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence, MA areas and would benefit from an additional positive influence in their lives. We are looking for students of all classifications, including graduate school students. If you have any questions, feel free to email, call, or stop by the OEOP office (1-123).<br> <br> <br><b><u>7. LBGTQA 11th Annual Community Leadership Retreat to Provincetown (Fri. Sept. 20 – Sun. Sept. 22)<br></u>When: </b>Friday, September 20, 5pm – Sunday, September 22, 8pm<br><b>Where: </b>Provincetown, MA<br><b>RSVP: </b>afran@mit.edu<br> <br>All students are welcome on this fun weekend of community-building, planning for the year ahead, and enjoying Provincetown. This retreat is for new and returning undergraduate and graduate students, people who have or who might not have been involved in programs or planning, or for people who have questions, ideas, hopes, and energy for making the most of the 2012-2013 academic year.<br> <br>The goal of the Community Retreat is to foster relationships among LBGT and Ally students and organizations on MIT's campus and plan MIT's major LBGT initiatives for the coming school year. Together, we will share, challenge each other, learn new skills, and set the tone for the best school year in MIT's LBGT history. There is no cost for you to attend and meals and transportation will be provided.<br> <br> <br><b><u>8. Undergraduate to Graduate Women’s Mentorship Program (Apply by Sat. Sept. 21)<br></u>When: </b>Apply by Saturday, September 21<br><b>Apply:</b> http://bit.ly/MentoringProgramApp<br><b>Contact:</b> women_mentoring_program-admins@mit.edu<br> <br>This mentorship program exists to connect undergraduate women students to one of MIT’s most valuable resources, its graduate women student community, which include masters, doctoral, post-doc, MBAs, and Sloan students. Groups will be able to meet informally and discuss whatever they want! From academics and MIT to what comes after school to relationships to professional development to leading with integrity. This program seeks to match undergrads and grads on mutual interests – both academic and extracurricular – in the hopes of facilitating the growth of a fun, informative, and supportive relationship.<br> <br>Participants will be expected to attend the program Kick-off on Saturday, September 28th, and meet with their mentor/mentee group during the weeks of 10/13 and 10/27. A closing celebration reception will occur on Saturday, November 23rd. Have questions? Email: women_mentoring_program-admins@mit.edu<br> <br> <br><b>**********Outside MIT**********<br></b> <br><b><u>9. Volunteer with Science Club for Girls (Apply now)<br></u>Apply:</b> http://bit.ly/SCFGMentorApp<br><b>More info:</b> http://bit.ly/SCFGInfo<br><b>Contact: </b>Melissa Hirsch, mhirsch@scienceclubforgirls.org<br> <br>Remember your first sciencey "Ah-Ha!" moment? Remember your favorite science teacher that helped spark your creativity and insight that has led you where you are today?<br> <br>Here is your chance to be that spark for girls in the Cambridge and Boston area! Science Club for Girls is looking for some amazing women to volunteer with us for 2-3 hours each week from October to December as Mentor-Scientists. Mentors, in groups of two, use our own specialized curriculum to teach groups of 8-10 girls at our weekly after school and Saturday sites. Each volunteer will go through our specialized online orientation, 6 hour in-person training, and will be supported throughout the process by the trained and dedicated SCFG Staff. Fill out the SCFG Volunteer Application and choose which site you want to get involved with. Contact Melissa Hirsch (mhirsch@scienceclubforgirls.org) with questions about volunteering at SCFG.<br> <br> <br><b><u>10. 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>11. Women at MassChallenge Showcase (Mon. Sept. 23, 6-9pm)<br></u>When: </b>Monday, September 23, 6-9pm<br><b>Where:</b> MassChallenge Headquarters, Marina Park Drive, Boston<br><b>Register: </b>http://womenatmasschallengeshowcase-es2.eventbrite.com/<br> <br>Women-led Firms are a rising tide. Research concludes what many have long suspected: the next wave of global innovation will be spurred by women entrepreneurs - for good reason. Women own about 40 percent of private businesses in the United States. Venture-backed companies led by women have on average 12 percent greater annual revenue generation. Companies who count women in their senior leadership ranks fail less often than those who do not.<br> <br>It will be hard to stop this rising tide of success, but you can join it! MassChallenge is riding the wave. Companies founded by women participating in MassChallenge reached an all-time high this year and span industries and business models ranging from consumer products to life sciences and mobile technology. Come join us for an evening showcasing these companies and meet the up-and-coming high growth ventures you need to know!<br> <br> <br><b><u>12. #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</body></html>