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We hope everyone enjoyed the solar eclipse yesterday! Summer is coming to an end and there are a lot of exciting opportunities to get involved with GWAMIT in the fall!<br><br>
GW@MIT is actively seeking a <u>Publicity Chair</u> - so if you&#39;re interested, reach out to us and join the vibrant community of women that is GW@MIT! More details included in the description below.</font><br><br><font face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif">- The GW@MIT Board</font></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="300" class="columnWrapper"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="columnContainer"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:100%;min-width:100%" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="padding:0px 18px 9px;color:rgb(128,0,0);font-size:9px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><font color="#800A00">IN BRIEF</font></span></strong></span>
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4. List Visual Arts Center: Civil Disobedience (July 18 - Oct 29)<br>
5. Me(dia) Response - Self-Awareness And Activism Through Art-Making (Sept 15)<br>
6. MIT List Visual Arts Center: Fellowship Opportunity<br>
7. Work-Life Center Fall Seminar Series</span><br><strong style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><font color="#800A00">Outside MIT:</font></strong><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">8. Boston Landmarks Orchestra : Landmarks Dance Carnival (Aug 23)<br>
9. J-WAFS Grant for Water and Food Projects (Sept 18)</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="top" id="templateLowerBody" style="background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="templateContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="bodyContainer"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:100%;min-width:100%" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="padding:0px 18px 9px"><hr><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong><font color="#800A00">FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS</font></strong></span></span>
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Welcome the incoming graduate women at MIT with a fun and food-filled women&#39;s lunch! GW@MIT is currently recruiting (up to) 2 Co-Chairs for our annual Orientation Women’s Welcome Lunch to be held in September 2016. This is a low time commitment and fun opportunity to get involved with the existing as well as future graduate women at MIT! Click to APPLY using the link provided above and reach out to us at <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a> if you have any questions!</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellpadding="18" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);min-width:100%!important"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;text-align:center"><div style="text-align:left"><strong style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><font color="#800A00">2. Apply to be GW@MIT Publicity Chair</font></strong><br><strong style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">When:</strong><font face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"> Now</font><br><strong style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">Apply:</strong><font face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"> <a href="mailto:gwamit-mentor@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a></font><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">Are you passionate about social-media engagement? Are hashtags, snaps and insta your jam? Do you have creative marketing and communication skills? Do you want to apply these skills at an organizational scale? Join GW@MIT as a Publicity Chair!<br><br>
The responsibilities of the Publicity Chair will include:<br>
- Managing and updating GW@MIT&#39;s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram as well as blog and website)<br>
- Designing promotional materials (such as posters, flyers, banners) for official GW@MIT events and conferences<br>
- Attend weekly board meetings and have fun with the rest of the awesome board members!<br><br>
If you&#39;re excited about helping GW@MIT become social-media savvy and gain greater visibility on campus, please email us at </span><font face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><a href="mailto:gwamit-mentor@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a> with a short description of </font><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">who you are (name, year, department) and if you any experience  with publicity, marketing, or digital content (even if it is personal!) :)</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:100%;min-width:100%" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="padding:0px 18px 9px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">************* MIT *************</font></strong></span>
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In light of recent events, the Graduate Student Council has released a statement regarding the recent tragedies in Charlottesville, VA. Please use the link above for the full statement.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellpadding="18" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);min-width:100%!important"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;text-align:center"><div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">4. MIT List Visual Arts Center: Civil Disobedience</font></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://listart.mit.edu/exhibitions/list-projects-civil-disobedience" target="_blank">link</a><br><em>List Projects: Civil Disobedience</em> is a program of documentaries, news footage, citizen journalism, artist’s films and videos focusing on moments of political resistance and public demonstration from the early 20th century through today. Presenting records from the historical Civil Rights and women’s movements, gay liberation and AIDS activism, the Black Lives Matter movement, and recent Women’s Marches recognize the history of resistance, and considers the role that artists and documentarians play in chronicling and confronting abuses of power and social injustice.<br><br>
Thursday evening film program: <br><img height="531" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e2397380ea9467186e5aeb1b2/images/0ec64e7b-eb4a-4f03-b7e0-e5ceb7dc5286.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 531px; margin: 0px;" width="400"><br><em>Stonewall Uprising (</em>2010) Directed by David Heilbroner and Kate Davis. 82 min.</span><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong>August 31, 6PM</strong><br><br><em>Stonewall Uprising</em> documents the police raid of the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village of New York City, in 1969. Sparking six days of violent protests, the Stonewall rebellion was a turning point in the gay liberation movement and modern fight of LGBTQ rights in the United States.<br><br>
All programs are free and open to the general public. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-stonewall-uprising-2010-dir-david-heilbroner-and-kate-davis-tickets-35432243795" target="_blank">RSVP</a> required. </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellpadding="18" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);min-width:100%!important"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;text-align:center"><div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">5. MIT List Visual Arts Center: Me(dia) Response - Self-Awareness And Activism Through Art-Making</font></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong>When:</strong> Aug 18 (Part 1), Sept 15 (Part 2), TBD (Part 3), 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM<br><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs/public-program-media-response-self-awareness-and-activism-through-art-making-part-1" target="_blank">link</a><br><img height="469" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e2397380ea9467186e5aeb1b2/images/f138d780-d062-40e3-988a-a22c3544969b.jpg" style="width: 469px; height: 469px; margin: 0px;" width="469"><br>
Join artist Kate Gilbert in a participatory workshop infusing tools of meditation with media imagery to create an accumulative work of art or artifact that represents a personal, balanced response to violent imagery.  This workshop, the first in a three-part series will begin with guided meditation focused on finding ones inner voice. Once centered, participants will incorporate photojournalistic imagery to create a small 3D artifact, representative of the political or social concern of their choice. Participants will leave their artifact for the next workshop participants to use and are encouraged to attend each workshop to deepen their practice of defining self and activism in a media-saturated world.<br><br>
This workshop series will lead participants through the acceptance of violent imagery in media as a necessary catalyst for change, defining one’s response to violence and will culminate in a civically-engaged creative action.  Participants are encouraged to attend each consecutive workshop to deepen their practice of defining self and activism in a media-saturated world.<br><br>
All programs are free and open to the general public. Lunch will be served. </span><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">RSVP here to register for <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/media-response-self-awareness-and-activism-through-art-making-part-1-making-a-statement-tickets-35433061240" target="_blank">Part 1</a> (Aug 18) and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/media-response-self-awareness-and-activism-through-art-making-part-2-building-an-understanding-tickets-35433206675" target="_blank">Part 2</a> (Sept 15).</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellpadding="18" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);min-width:100%!important"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;text-align:center"><div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">6. MIT List Visual Arts Center: Fellowship Opportunity</font></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong>When:</strong> Now<br>
Apply: <a href="mailto:eagarner@mit.edu" target="_blank">eagarner@mit.edu</a><br>
The List Visual Arts Center, MIT’s contemporary art museum, collects, commissions, and presents rigorous, provocative, and artist-centric projects that engage MIT and the global art community.<br>
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The List Visual Arts Center is pleased to offer a fellowship position to assist with all details in organizing a two-day symposium. The working topic for the 2018 Wasserman Forum will be Future Genders and looking at how gender identity is being addressed by artists today. The List Center is seeking a candidate that has a demonstrated interest in gender issues as they are presented through contemporary visual arts.  The Wasserman Forum Assistant will work in conjunction with the List Center Staff in conceptualizing the panels for the Forum, and undertake organizational duties such as and not limited to speaker contracts, obtaining and editing speaker bios, handling travel needs, assisting in all aspects of hospitality for Forum participants, preparing press materials, coordinating volunteers for the Forum, and determining and ordering all amenities for the event. The Wasserman Forum Assistant will also be expected to be on hand for the entire duration of the forum planned for November 2018. This position will report to Emily Garner, Campus and Public Program Coordinator.<br>
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This is a part-time one-year stipend position and not an MIT benefited employee. The hours of the position will gradually increase as the timeline approaches the date of the event.<br>
 <br><strong>Job Requirements</strong><br>
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in art history, women’s and gender studies, or a related field with a preference of being enrolled in a graduate degree program. Applicants also must be authorized to work in the US.<br>
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To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and the names of two professional and/or academic references to Emily A. Garner, <a href="mailto:eagarner@mit.edu" target="_blank">eagarner@mit.edu</a>.<br>
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This position will start November 2017. </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellpadding="18" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);min-width:100%!important"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;text-align:center"><div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">7. MIT Work-Life Center Fall Seminar Series</font></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong>When:</strong> Various dates, Fall 2017<br><strong>Where: </strong>Koch Institute<br><strong>Event link: </strong><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars" target="_blank">link</a><br>
The MIT Work-Life Center’s popular Seminar Series provides research-based strategies, tips, and information to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues.<br><img height="520" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e2397380ea9467186e5aeb1b2/images/15be4351-c1f4-47ac-803d-5945691da7d1.png" style="width: 520px; height: 520px; margin: 0px;" width="520"><br><br><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars" target="_blank">Registration</a> is required for all seminars, briefings, and discussion groups. All programs are free of charge and open to all members of the MIT community, including students, staff, faculty, and their partners and families.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:100%;min-width:100%" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="padding:0px 18px 9px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">************* Outside MIT *************</font></strong></span>
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Rain Date: August 24.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellpadding="18" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);min-width:100%!important"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;text-align:center"><div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><font color="#800A00">9. J-WAFS Grant for Water and Food Projects in India  </font></strong><br><strong>Deadline:</strong> September 18, 2017</span><br><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong>Apply:</strong> <a href="https://jwafs.mit.edu/sites/default/files/images/J-WAFS.India.call.for.proposals.FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">link</a><br>
The J-WAFS Grant for Water and Food Projects in India is a funding opportunity for current members of the MIT community interested in addressing a water or food challenge in India. Up to three grants, totaling $15,000, will be awarded. The grants are intended to further work being pursued by individuals as part of their MIT research, innovation &amp; entrepreneurship initiatives, coursework, or related activities, or support a relevant new activity.<br><br>
The grant is for development projects or projects benefiting low-income populations. Examples of relevant challenges may include but are not limited to:<br>
- Economically appropriate water purification technologies, esp. for rural areas<br>
- Water distribution and management strategies, esp. for rural areas<br>
- Other water quality issues, e.g. sanitation, monitoring, etc.<br>
- Food safety issues<br>
- Food preservation and waste reduction<br>
- Water for agriculture, especially smallholder farms<br>
- Agricultural innovations and improvements<br><br>
Interested applicants should read the J-WAFS Water and Food Projects in India <a href="https://jwafs.mit.edu/sites/default/files/images/J-WAFS.India.call.for.proposals.FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">call for proposals</a> for instructions and application requirements. Eligible applicants should submit a proposal to Andi Sutton, J-WAFS communications and program manager (arsutton [at] <a href="http://mit.edu">mit.edu</a>). </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="top" id="templateFooter" style="background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="templateContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="footerContainer"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="min-width:100%"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:100%;min-width:100%" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="padding:0px 18px 9px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">You are getting this mail because you have signed up for GW@MIT&#39;s email lists.<br>
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