<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><img style="margin-right: 0px;" alt="Inline images 2" src="cid:ii_14e1c26a35aef4aa" height="149" width="223"><br><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear GW@MIT Members,<br><br></span></font></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Stay warm and safe in the snowstorm! </span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">The GWAMIT Board<br><br><b>Send your ideas to:</b> <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a><br><b>Send your announcements to:</b> <a href="mailto:gwamit-sec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-sec@mit.edu</a><br><b>Visit us:</b> <a href="http://gwamit.org" target="_blank">http://gwamit.org</a><br><br><b>========<br> IN BRIEF<br>========</b><br><br><b>GW@MIT:</b><br></span></font></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></font></span></font></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">1. Crossing the Charles with Women at MIT! (<b>Today!</b>)</span></font><b><br><br>MIT:</b></span></font></span></font></div></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">2. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series (Feb - May)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3. Participate in a Study of Voice's Impact on Perceived Competence (Today - Feb. 11th)<br>4. Community Service Work Study Information Session (<b>Today!</b>)<br>5. Fireside Chat with the Martin Trust Center Entrepreneurs in Residence (<b>Tomorrow!</b>)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6. Microlearning Bootcamp and Teach it Yourself! A life-enhancing contest for MIT students (Feb. 10th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7. MIT $100K Accelerate Final 2016 (Feb. 10th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8. CityDays MIT February 2016 (Feb. 10th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">9. Help Undergraduates Learn About and Prepare for Grad School (Feb. 11th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">10. Register for the Crossing the Charles Competition (Feb. 15th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">11. Thank-a-donor Pub Night (Feb. 26th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">12. CityDays MIT April 2016: Ask Me About... (Feb. 26th) <br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br><b>Outside MIT:</b></span></font><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">13. [MASS AWIS] Making your CV the Best Possible: Advice from the Recruiters</span> (Feb. 17th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">14. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender (Mar. 3rd-4th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>====================<br>FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>====================</b></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>********** GW@MIT **********</b><br></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><span></span></b></span><b><br></b></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>1. Crossing the Charles with Women at MIT!<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, February 8, 12:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32">Stata Cafeteria</a> (First Floor)<br><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bpI3wKy-8y4jbBZv9BDCHQdCODFKvzy2g-CnL7cFOYo/viewform" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cfv@mit.edu" target="_blank">email </a>and <a href="mailto:aogarcia@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>Interested
in joining a team celebrating women's journey and involvement over the
past 100 years? Discuss ideas over lunch and join a Crossing the Charles
team!<br><br>Questions? Want to participate but can't make the lunch? Email <a href="mailto:cfv@mit.edu" target="_blank">Clararose</a> and <a href="mailto:aogarcia@mit.edu" target="_blank">Ana</a>.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></font></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>********** MIT **********</b></span></font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><br></b></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>2. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: February - May<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/">link</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/">link</a><br><br>We are pleased to announce the launch of the MIT Work-Life Center’s <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/">Spring 2016 Seminar Series</a>.
Our presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share
research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics,
including changing how you respond to stress; supporting your child’s
emotional and intellectual development; understanding the U.S. college
admissions process; navigating life as a young professional; and
learning how to help an aging family member.<br><br>All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and their families; however, <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/">registration is required</a>. <br><br>We
believe these seminars and workshops will help MIT community members
find better balance in their professional and personal lives, and
appreciate your help in communicating this information to the broader
MIT community.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br>3. Participate in a Study of Voice's Impact on Perceived Competence</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday February 8 - Thursday, February 11<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: CSAIL student street outside <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32">32-141</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mghassem@gmail.com">email</a><br><br>Would
you like to help us gain an understanding of the impact of vocal
patterns on perceptions of competence? We are conducting a study on the
perception of voice quality in female MIT students, an extremely
competent population!<br><br>We’ll ask participants with English as a
first language to repeat two sentences twice, and answer a couple of
questions. We expect the recordings and questions to take a total of 2
minutes. Students who volunteer will be offered an item of candy.<br><br>A red phonebooth will be present on the CSAIL student street outside 32-141 for recordings at the following times:<br><br>February 8th: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM<br>February 9th: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM<br>February 10th: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM<br>February 11th: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM<br><br>If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please feel free to contact me.</span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>4. Community Service Work Study Information Session<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, February 8, 6:30 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=5" target="_blank">5-231</a><br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="mailto:studentworker@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>Build
your work experience, explore a career, and earn a paycheck during the
spring semester! If you qualify for Federal work-study, you can give
back to the community while assisting nonprofit organizations with
finding creative solutions to the problems they face.<br><br>Learn about
what it means to be Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligible and how to get
paid for giving back to the community. If you have any questions,
contact <a href="mailto:studentworker@mit.edu" target="_blank">studentworker@mit.edu</a>. We hope to see you there!<br><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>5. Fireside Chat with the Martin Trust Center Entrepreneurs in Residence</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 - 6:30 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab, <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14" target="_blank">14-633</a><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-chat-with-the-eirs-tickets-20737265720" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>EIRs
are based in the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship (E40-160)
and have extensive entrepreneurial and executive experience. They work
full time advising students on their startups.<br><br>Hear the
experience, advice and stories of these successful female entrepreneurs
and how they can assist you with your career goals. Come with questions!
<i>You think you already know them? – you don’t know them like this!</i><br><br><b>Trish Cotter</b><br>Executive leadership team of 2 startups Raised over $70M<br>Led both to acquisition with most recent sale to IBM for $1.8B<br><br><b>Elaine Chen</b><br>Product & engineering executive for 4 startups<br>Brought 20+ products to market<br>Co-inventor on 22 patents<br><br><b>Donna Levin</b><br>As Co-Founder of Care.com, scaled the organization from start-up stage, through 5 rounds of funding and IPO.<br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br>6. Teach It Yourself! -- A life-enhancing contest for MIT students</b></span><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Now through Wednesday, February 10 <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="https://lifelearning.mit.edu/about-initiative/whats-new/teach-it-yourself-mit-student-contest-about-shared-experience" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QCExUpcMl-qCBVoQB89fBOoEu6hcRkiuOh_3LuWRkDA/viewform?c=0&w=1" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Do
you have MIT experience worth sharing? Want to help your peers? Have
advice on how to deal with MIT pressures? Here’s your chance to
contribute to the MIT student community.<br><br>Teach It Yourself! (TIY)
is a contest for students to share ideas about how to make most of the
MIT experience using microlearning for online delivery<br><br>We also have prizes!<br><br>If TIY and microlearning spark your interest, find out more at <a href="https://lifelearning.mit.edu/about-initiative/whats-new/teach-it-yourself-mit-student-contest-about-shared-experience" target="_blank">https://lifelearning.mit.edu/about-initiative/whats-new/teach-it-yourself-mit-student-contest-about-shared-experience</a><br><br>Please contact us at <a href="mailto:lifelearning@mit.edu" target="_blank">lifelearning@mit.edu</a> with any questions or comments.<br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>7. MIT $100K Accelerate Finale 2016</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=10" target="_blank">10-250</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.mit100k.org/" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-100k-accelerate-finale-2016-tickets-20743208495" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Please join us for the MIT $100K Accelerate Finale the evening of February 10th @7pm.<br>Accelerate
is the second of three phases of the year-long MIT $100K
Entrepreneurship Competition. It focuses on turning business ideas into
reality by developing prototypes and testing market opportunities. Eight
finalist teams will pitch their ideas to a live panel of judges, each
competing for a $10,000 grand prize.<br><br>The event will feature a
keynote address from Donna Levin, the Co-Founder of Care.com. As
Co-Founder Donna Levin grew the company's operations and lead it through
several rounds of fundraising to IPO. The event will also be MC-ed by
Jeff Bussgang who is a Former entrepreneur turned VC, and HBS Senior
Lecturer.<br><br>Doors open at 6:30PM. Event starts at 7:00PM. We hope to see you there!<br><br>Register for our event at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-100k-accelerate-finale-2016-tickets-20743208495" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-100k-accelerate-finale-2016-tickets-20743208495</a><br>Find more about the MIT $100K at <a href="http://www.mit100k.org" target="_blank">www.mit100k.org</a><br>Direct any questions to <a href="mailto:100KD@mit.edu" target="_blank"><u>100KD@mit.edu</u></a><br><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>8. CityDays MIT February 2016<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 20<br><b>Deadline to sign up</b>: Wednesday, Feb 10<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:citydays-staff@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>CityDays
is a series of one-day volunteer opportunities for all members of the
MIT community. Sign up for a shift with a local community partner in the
Cambridge and Boston area. We provide transportation and coordinate
logistics. This February we’ll partner with the <a href="http://cambridgeportbaptist.org/about/harvest-food-pantry/" target="_blank">Harvest Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.bhchp.org/" target="_blank">Health Care for the Homeless</a>, <a href="https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/" target="_blank">Cradles to Crayons</a>, the <a href="http://www.cambridgewinterfarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Cambridge Winter Farmers Market</a> and <a href="http://www.roomtogrow.org/" target="_blank">Room to Grow</a>.<br><br>Contact: <a href="mailto:citydays-staff@mit.edu" target="_blank">citydays-staff@mit.edu</a><br>Learn More <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>9. </b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>Help Undergraduates Learn About and Prepare for Grad School</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 11, 6:00 - 7:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=1" target="_blank">1-150</a><br><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VTHfRmA9Yznh10rCyux95rBSLv52GJ1EhxMb70V9MaE/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>We
are looking for MIT graduate students who are passionate about
encouraging underrepresented undergraduates to apply to and attend
graduate school. Using the Grad Catalyst model, you will have the
opportunity to share your own personal experiences while teaching
students at minority-serving institutions how to prepare for and
navigate the graduate application process. The Grad Catalyst consists of
a one-hour presentation that covers what graduate school is and the
steps students should take to be successful graduate school applicants.
The Grad Catalyst is meant to be a conversation, which allows
undergraduate students to get honest answers from current graduate
students. We will host an information session and training for
interested graduate students. Participation in the training does not
imply a long-term commitment and you will be able to decide afterwards
whether you want to participate in the Grad Catalyst or not.<br>Dinner will be provided.<br><br>If you can attend please sign-up here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VTHfRmA9Yznh10rCyux95rBSLv52GJ1EhxMb70V9MaE/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VTHfRmA9Yznh10rCyux95rBSLv52GJ1EhxMb70V9MaE/edit#gid=0</a><br><br>Don't
miss out on this great opportunity to reach out to future innovators,
scientists, engineers and perhaps even your alma mater!<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>10. Register for the Crossing the Charles Competition</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 15<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://j.mp/mitmovecompete" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://mit2016.mit.edu/movingday/competition/sign-up" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Kicking off the <a href="http://j.mp/mitmovingmay7" target="_blank">Moving Day celebrations</a>
on May 7, 2016, the Crossing the Charles Competition revives the spirit
of the 1916 ceremonial flotilla in which the Bucentaur barge
transported the Institute charter across the river to MIT's new home in
Cambridge. All MIT faculty, students, staff, and alumni are invited to
form or join teams to create entries that demonstrate movement:
physically, artistically, and creatively!<br> <br>Complete competition details may be found on the Moving Day page of the <a href="http://j.mp/mitmovecompete" target="_blank">Celebrating a Century in Cambridge website</a>. The deadline to register your team is Monday, February 8.<br> <br>Those
who wish to participate in the crossing but prefer not to compete are
encouraged to join the parade over the bridge. We are one MIT – and we
hope our community will join the festivities! We look forward to
Crossing the Charles with you on May 7.<br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><br></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>11. Thank-a-donor Pub Night</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Friday, February 26, 6:30 - 9:30 PM<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown (Hulsizer Room)<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sarahlev@mit.edu">email</a><br><br>The
Annual Fund is thrilled to announce the return of the “thank-a-donor
project” from February 20th — 26th! This project aims to gather as many
heart-felt video expressions of gratitude from current students. We then
share student’s expressions of gratitude with MIT’s donors. Since many
of MIT’s donors donate to the graduate student experience, we’re hosting
a special video session for graduate students!<br><br><b>Bonus</b>: Come film a short expression of gratitude and receive a <i>free </i>cupcake! <br><br><b>Extra Bonus</b>: After you’re done filming come join us across the hall in the Thirsty Ear Pub for <i>free </i>drinks and Wings Over!<br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>12. </b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>CityDays MIT April 2016: Ask Me About...<br></b></span></span></font></div></div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Date: Tuesday, April 19<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Deadline to Register: Friday, February 26<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Info: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Register: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13FdkNpaEWuwpcLxXPmMl_vlV9lhE99sKjX01VJGhLE8/viewform" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Service day: Tuesday, April 19<br><br>Celebrate
the 100th anniversary of MIT’s move to Cambridge with the Cambridge
Science Festival to engage the public with MIT’s fascinating research,
student activities, and people. Share your knowledge with our Cambridge
neighbors by volunteering at an Ask Me About station. Maybe you are an
expert in biology, chemistry, or computer science. Maybe you are a video
game whiz or know a lot about experimental vehicles. Propose one or
more topics, and sign up as an individual volunteer or with a group.
Open to students, faculty and staff.<br><br>Contact: <a href="mailto:aprilcityday@mit.edu" target="_blank">aprilcityday@mit.edu</a><br><br>Learn More <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><div><div><div><div><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>********** Outside MIT **********</b></span></font></p><div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>13. [MASS AWIS] Making your CV the Best Possible: Advice from the Recruiters</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 17, 5:45 - 8:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Seminar Room 3.310, Picower Institute, 43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016" target="_blank">link</a><br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">With Lauren Celano, Co-founder and CEO, <a href="http://www.PropelCareers.com" target="_blank">www.PropelCareers.com</a><br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Registration</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recruiter panel discussion </span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CV review by recruiters, networking, appetizers and drinks</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Check our website to learn more about the recruiters coming to the event<br><br>Register at <a href="http://www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016" target="_blank">www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016</a><br>MASS AWIS members $8 · Non-members $15<br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>14. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University (Knafel Center, 10 Garden St, Cambridge, MA)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>This
two-day symposium is asnapshot of the state of language in today's
society as it relates to, mirrors, and affects perceptions of gender.
Anthropologists, authors, computer scientists, journalists, linguists,
performing artists, politicians, and psychologists will explore
different facets of the interplay of gender and language.<br><br>The
conference begins on Thursday evening with "Plays with Words," an
evening about language and gender in comedy, featuring comedian Cameron
Esposito and ImprovBoston. March 4 brings a full day of panels that will
consider moving beyond binary distinctions, what the Internet and big
data analysis can teach us about gender and language, and the role of
gender in public discourse. Through comparative perspectives,
multidisciplinary approaches, and contemporary examples, this conference
examines the inextricably related concepts of gender, language, and
culture. Janet Mock—a cultural commentator, advocate for trans women’s
rights, and New York Times bestselling author—will delivery the keynote
address.<br><br>Register online and view the full schedule and panel list: <a href="http://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference" target="_blank">www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference</a>.<br></span></font></div><div><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>***************</b><br></span></font></p></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Join GWAMIT on the web to get the latest updates:</b><br><b>Visit us:</b> <a href="http://gwamit.org" target="_blank">http://gwamit.org</a><br><b>Blog:</b> <a href="http://gwamit.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://gwamit.blogspot.com</a><br><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://twitter.com/gwamitweb" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/gwamitweb</a><br><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gwamit" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/gwamit</a><br><b>GWAMIT Calendar:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitevents" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/gwamitevents</a><br><b>GWAMIT Interest Calendar:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest</a><br><b>Send your ideas to: </b><a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a><br></span></font></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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