April 30, 2012
TUCP Direction Presents a Lecture with Journalist Nicholas Kristof
Monday, April 30, 7 PM - 8:30 PM
McAlister Auditorium, Doors open at 6:30pm
Nicholas Kristof is not only a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for
The New York Times,
but also an extraordinary thinker, human rights advocate, and astute
chronicler of humanity. A seasoned journalist, he has traveled the major
roads and minor byways of China, Africa, India, and South Asia,
offering a compassionate glimpse into global health, poverty, and gender
in the developing world. Kristof has lived on four continents, reported
on six, and traveled to 140 countries, all 50 states, every Chinese
province, and every main Japanese island. He's also one of the few
Americans to visit every member of the "Axis of Evil." During his
travels, he has had unpleasant experiences with malaria, wars, an
Indonesian mob carrying heads on pikes, and an African airplane crash.
Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn co-authored the book,
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Addressing worldwide maltreatment, marginalization, and brutality towards women,
Half the Sky
draws a compelling picture of the trials and triumphs of women
struggling for opportunity and equality. Called "electrifying" by The
Washington Post, the book has already hit The New York Times Bestseller
List.
This even is sponsored by the TUCP Lyceum Committee. For more information contact TUCP Direction via email to
tucp.direction@gmail.com or by phone at 504-314-2918.
Open House Exam Study Hours at NCI & the Nadine Vorhoff Library
Looking for somewhere to study for exams? The Newcomb College Institute
and the Nadine Vorhoff Library in the Caroline Richardson building will
be open extended hours for you.
The Nadine Vorhoff Library will be open:
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Wednesday, May 2 & Thursday, May 3 open 9 am - 10 pm;
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Friday, May 4 open 9 am - 5 pm;
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Saturday, May 5 open 10 am - 4 pm;
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Sunday, May 6 open 5 - 10 pm;
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Monday, May 7 through Thursday, May 10 open 9 am - 10 pm;
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Friday, May 11 open 9 am - 5 pm.
The Newcomb College Institute will be open:
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Wednesday, May 2 & Thursday, May 3 open 9 am - 9 pm;
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Friday, May 4 open 9 am - 5 pm;
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Monday, May 7 through Thursday, May 10 open 9 am - 9 pm;
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Friday May 11 open 9 am - 5 pm.
Women in Energy Career Panel
Wednesday, May 2 5-6:15pm
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall 2, Room 3111
The Tulane Energy Institute & Women in Business International are
hosting a career panel on the amazing opportunities for women in the
field of energy, in practically every role imaginable! Featured
panelists:
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Poppi Melera, Director; Optimus Recruiting & Staffing
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Heather Leverett, Partner, Commodities; Optimus Recruiting & Staffing
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Roberta Konicki, Senior Vice President, Origination; Macquarie Energy LLC
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Tammy Norman, VP Mergers & Acquisitions; Shell Energy North America
Email
amoore7@tulane.edu with questions.
Calling all Newcomb Big Sisters
Do you want to welcome new women students to life at Tulane? Was your
Newcomb big sister a great influence on your transition to college? This
is your chance to be a mentor and to share your enthusiasm about life
at Tulane with a new woman student. If you are interested in
registering, simply email
nsp@tulane.edu from
your Tulane email account. This Newcomb tradition dates back many years
and is very popular with the new women students. We hope that you will
want to become a part of the Newcomb legacy at Tulane by participating
as a Newcomb Big Sister. Remember to email
nsp@tulane.edu to register.
Ushers needed for Under the Oaks
Under the Oaks is a ceremony honoring graduating women, outstanding
faculty, award and grant recipients, and the Newcomb College Class of
1962. We are in need of a few students to usher and help with setup/
takedown in Dixon Hall. It’s about a three-hour commitment on May 18,
lunch is provided, and we will verify your participation so you can
extend your residence hall move-out time.
If interested, please
contact Jan at
jmulvihi@tulane.edu.
Get help finding an internship
Looking for an internship this summer? The Newcomb College Institute wants to help. Check out our special internship page at
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/internships/index.cfm to find out more.
Seniors: Don't forget to order your Newcomb Jewelry now
New Orleans jewelry designer and Newcomb College alumna Mignon Faget (NC
’55) created an exquisite collection of jewelry in sterling silver and
14K gold exclusively for Newcomb students and alumnae. The collection
includes rings, pins, necklaces and earrings with acorn and oak tree
motifs from the lovely oaks on the Newcomb campus. This jewelry is
available only at the Newcomb College Institute, Newcomb Alumnae Office,
1326 Audubon Street, Bldg. No. 79 on the Tulane campus map. Please call
or email Graci, 504.865.5565, or
grickerf@tulane.edu.
Click here for pictures and more information. Cash/Check/VISA/MC accepted.
Call SAPHE!
SAPHE, the Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education, is a 24 hour
student run hotline. If you or a friend have experienced any type of
sexual aggression and need somebody to talk to for advice or just a
person to listen to your story, you can call anytime of the day or
night, and we will answer. Just call 504-654-9543.
Will you be in NYC or DC this summer?
The Newcomb College Institute is hosting two alumnae-student networking
receptions this summer, one in Washington, DC (June 20) and another in
New York City (June 26). Don’t miss this opportunity to network
with alumnae working in a variety of career fields, from politics to
finance to law. If you would like to receive an invitation to one
of these events, please email your name, email address, summer employer,
and which city you will be in this summer to
newcombalumnae@tulane.edu.
Girls on the Run 5K
Saturday, May 12, 7 AM
Shelter #1 at Lakeshore Drive
Join 120 amazing young ladies as they run to the finish line. On
Saturday, May 12, Girls on the Run of New Orleans will host its
first-ever race open to public entries, the Sunrise Sprint 5K, at the
New Orleans lakefront. The run, which will be produced by the New
Orleans Track Club, begins at 8 a.m. at Shelter 1. Check-In begins at 7
a.m. Register at
www.gotrnola.org.
Girls on the Run is a healthy life skills running program for
3rd-5th grade girls. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy
and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively
integrates running. Lessons provide girls with tools to make positive
decisions and to avoid risky behaviors. Email
jlitner@tulane.edu with questions.
Partial Tuition Scholarships Global Leadership Program: 2-6 week summer academic programs in Prague, Rome, and Panama
Take your leadership to an international level and join students from
around the world this summer in Prague, Rome, or Panama City, Panama.
Earn academic credit (3-9 semester credits), participate in cultural
activities, community service, and learn how to turn your ideas into
action. Partial tuition scholarships available to Tulane students: $2200
for Global Leadership Program in Panama; $1500-2000 for Global
Leadership Program in Prague or Rome; and $500 scholarship for 2-week
intensive courses (Prague or Rome). Apply on-line at
www.globalleaders.info or contact
director@globalleaders.info.
Select from specially designed courses:
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Cross-Cultural Leadership
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Human Rights
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Philosophies of Leadership
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Comparative Study of Peace, Conflict, and Religion
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Organizational Leadership
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Women and Leadership
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Global Business
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Human Rights and International Security
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Politics of Developing Areas
