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Seniors: Don't forget to order your Newcomb jewelry

The Mignon Faget Newcomb jewelry collection is available for purchase at the Newcomb Alumnae Office. The collection includes rings, pins, necklaces, and earings with acorn and oak tree motifs. For pictures of the jewelry and more information, click here.


April 29, 2013

Newcomb News is sent to all undergraduate women at Tulane University. Read this weekly newsletter to learn more about what Newcomb College Institute can do for you. From internship opportunities and research grant funding to student organizations and events, find out what's going on at NCI here and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ncitulane.



Puppy Study Break: Happening right NOW!

Monday, April 29 11am-2pm
NCI patio

Hosted by WIS and Lovers Not Biters Dog Rescue. Come take a break and de-stress with some puppies! This is also a great opportunity to find out more about how you can foster or adopt one of the many dogs this amazing organization takes in.
 

New Orleans Food Justice Symposium: Original Research by Tulane students

Tuesday, April 30, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tulane Hillel, 912 Broadway St 

The students of Dr. Harris-Perry’s class “Politics of Environmental Justice” will present their research and analysis on food availability and food justice in New Orleans. Their research investigated the following: the overall state of environmental justice in New Orleans, the status of food availability in a sampling of three New Orleans neighborhoods, and the opinions of politicians and community activists in the city on the status of food availability.Students will have posters on display on the second floor of Tulane Hillel and be available to discuss their research between 3:30pm and 6:00pm.

GLAM Study Break

Tuesday, April 30, 7:00pm
NCI House 
 
Stressed from the approaching finals? Join GLAM for a Study Break at 7pm in the NCI before buckling down. We will serve refreshments including FREE Pinkberry. You can also relax with some crayons and coloring pages and some study tips in preparation for finals. Stop by for a quick treat or unwind with some coloring.
 

Seniors:  Have you received your invitation to Under the Oaks?

We invite ALL graduating women and their families to this ceremony where we recognize Newcomb award recipients, Newcomb Scholars, Oak Wreath members, and Newcomb grant recipients.  Those being recognized have been notified (email jmulvihi@tulane.edu if you are unsure)  but all members of the Class of 2013 and their families are welcome to attend the ceremony and the reception that follows. 
 
If you did not receive an invitation (many sent to “31 McAlister” have been returned) just stop at the Newcomb College Institute and pick up one.   Invitations have been mailed to your families at the “permanent” address on file with the Registrar’s office. 
 
More info on Under the Oaks:  http://tulane.edu/newcomb/uto.cfm
 

Putnam Grant Application Deadline: April 30

Applications are being accepted until April 30 at 5:00 p.m. for the Oscar Lee Putnam Cultural and Intellectual Enrichment Program. Grant awards up to $2,000 will be given to university students (23 years old or younger) from Louisiana for research, travel, artistic, and internship projects. To learn more, visit tulane.edu/college/programs/putnam_grant.cfm or email the Newcomb-Tulane College Office of Cocurricular Programs at donuts@tulane.edu.

Volunteer for AAUW’s National Convention, Leading Across Generations 

June 9th through 12th, New Orleans

AAUW’s Convention will be a fantastic opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the professional world. You‘ll gain marketable skills, like managing your personal brand, advanced social media tactics, or writing and pitching an op-ed during our diverse and engaging workshops.  We’ll even teach you how to negotiate your starting salary when you land that job of your dreams after graduation!

And, as if that wasn’t incentive enough, for every 4 hours you volunteer, you’ll be entered to win a $50 VISA gift certificate.  Hmmm…leadership skills, salary negotiation training and $50…where do you sign up?  Right here!

Can’t wait to see you there!  The good times won’t roll without you!

PS.  Just in case you don’t know who we are, AAUW (American Association of University Women) has been empowering women since 1881 and is one of the nation’s leading voices on issues that impact women.  We fight for your right to fair pay and safe campuses, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.  Learn more

 

The National Women’s History Museum Project Seeks Student Assistants

The National Women’s History Museum Project  will have a booth at the upcoming meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in New Orleans.  They are looking for students to distribute information at the convention.  Here is more info if you would like to volunteer with this organization during the convention: 

Where: Morial Convention Center  900 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70130

Dates:  May 5th - May 7th

Exhibition Open Hours

Sunday May 5          Set up exhibit /WELCOME RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL 6:00pm-8:30pm

Monday May 6         10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday May 7         10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday May 8    Take down exhibit

NWHM will be sending posters, membership literature, FAQs, Legislation updates and talking points for anyone hosting the booth and will have a short training session by phone prior to the event. For more information, contact Marie Pelle at georgia9@cox.net

 

 
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