August 26, 2011
 
The Newcomb News is a weekly listserv sent to all Tulane women undergraduate students with information about upcoming events and opportunities through both the Newcomb College Institute and other organizations that are of interest. 
 
In this Issue:
  1. Fridays at Newcomb: new time and place!
  2. Newcomb Scholars Info Sessions
  3. Want to get Tech-savvy? Looking for a Fall On-Campus Internship?
  4. The Newcomb College Institute is Hiring Student Workers!
  5. “Eat Right. Feel Good. Look Great” with Deanna Latson
  6. The Newcomb Feminist Film Series Presents: “Miss Representation” with special guest speaker Dr. Celeste Lay
  7. Early Bird Skill Builder: “How to Find an Internship” featuring Barry Thompson, Career Services
  8. Campus Life Grants: Funds Available
  9. Kierr Service Grants
  10. Take Back the Night Planning Committee: 1st Meeting
  11. Like NCI on Facebook!
  12. NOW President Terry O’Neill to speak on campus
  13. Newcomb Grants for students now available
 
1. Fridays at Newcomb: new time and place!
James Alm: “Reforming the Tax System: Possibilities and Prospects”
Friday, September 2, now at 12 pm at the Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building (2nd Floor)
 
James Alm will discuss current issues surrounding reform of the U.S. tax system, focusing on such questions as: should the current income tax be reformed, what are the basic features of the many tax reform proposals that have been put forth, what are the likely effects of some of these reforms (e.g., who will win and who will lose, will reform increase economic growth, will reform simplify taxes, is reform feasible?), what are lessons from tax reforms around the world, and what form should an “ideal” tax reform taxation take? Lunch is provided for those staying for the talk. Email  jmulvihi@tulane.edu with any questions.
 
2. Newcomb Scholars Information Sessions
Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 pm, LBC 202, Rechler Conference Room
Wednesday, September 7 at 5:00 pm, LBC 203, Stibbs Conference Room
Thursday, September 8 at 4:00 pm, LBC 201, Race Conference Room
 
All incoming first-year women are invited to attend an Information Session to learn more about the Newcomb Scholars Program, its benefits and expectations, as well as the application process. Students will also have the opportunity to talk with current Newcomb Scholars to hear about their experiences in the program. The Newcomb Scholars Program is for first-year women interested in being a member of a selective and close-knit community and an intensive, four-year experience focusing on seminars, undergraduate research, and experiential learning opportunities. Students only need to attend one session (which will be about an hour), and they do not have to RSVP. Contact us at newcombscholars@tulane.edu with any questions.
 
3.  Want to get Tech-savvy? Looking for a Fall On-Campus Internship?
Application deadline: September 6
 
Collat Media Internships are available during the Fall semester for students interested in digital media, social media and technology.  Please visit  http://tulane.edu/newcomb/collat-application.cfm for more information.
 
4.  The Newcomb College Institute is Hiring Student Workers!
Visit the student employment job fair on September 6, 1-4 pm, LBC Room 213 Kendall Cram Lecture Hall
 
The Newcomb College Institute will be hiring approximately 18 student workers for the fall semester. Jobs will be available throughout NCI, including positions working in alumnae relations, media and external affairs, technology services, library, archives, and general office administration. If you are a work-study student interested in working for NCI, please look at the detailed job postings available on the student employment website, and come see us at the student employment job fair on September 6.
 
5.  “Eat Right. Feel Good. Look Great.” with Deanna Latson
Monday, September 12, 8:00 pm Qatar Ballroom, LBC
 
Dedicated to educate, enlighten, and inspire those who are ready to restore themselves to perfect health, Deanna will teach you about foods you can eat to stay fit and energized and uncover the "slow poisons" you eat every day that create lethargy, sabotage weight loss efforts and interfere with strong mental functioning. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make life-changing decisions to live with optimum health and vitality! Email mtims@tulane.edu with questions.
 
6. The Newcomb Feminist Film Series Presents: “Miss Representation” with special guest speaker Dr. Celeste Lay
Friday, September 16, 7 pm, Freeman Auditorium, Woldenberg Art Center

Join us for the first screening of the Newcomb Feminist Film Series’ fall line-up! We will be showing “Miss Representation,” with special guest speaker Dr. Celeste Lay. In this provocative, of-the-moment film, Writer/Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom interweaves stories from teenage girls with provocative interviews from the likes of Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Rosario Dawson, Dr. Jackson Katz, Dr. Jean Kilbourne, and Gloria Steinem to give us an inside look at the media and its messages for and about women today.
 
As the most persuasive and pervasive force of communication in our culture, media is educating yet another generation that a woman’s primary value lay in her youth, beauty and sexuality—and not in her capacity as a leader, making it difficult for women to obtain leadership positions and for girls to reach their full potential. To view the trailer, visit: http://www.missrepresentation.org/home.html.

This event is sponsored by Newcomb College Institute and Newcomb-Tulane College. Following the film screening there will be a Q&A with Dr. Lay. Email nsp@tulane.edu or call 504-865-5422 with any questions.

 7. Early Bird Skill Builder: “How to Find an Internship” featuring Barry Thompson, Career Services
Thursday, September 22; Please RSVP by September 21
 Josephine Louise House, Ballroom, 5-6 pm

Thinking about your summer internship yet? It's not too early to learn the skills needed to find the internship that's right for you. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop an internship search strategy, utilize a variety of search tools and connect with on-campus resources. Remember that State and Government internship applications are due by November 1st. For any questions or to RSVP, contact Sarah McAllister at smcallis@tulane.edu by Wednesday, September 21 via email.
 
8. Campus Life Grants: Funds Available
Application Deadline: Friday, September 30
 
 Every academic year, the Newcomb Foundation awards Campus Life Grants to undergraduate women students for programs or projects that impact campus life or student learning at Tulane. Preference will be given to those requests that address women’s issues and interests. The maximum grant is $500. For more information and to apply, please take a look at the attached application form, visit http://tulane.edu/newcomb/grants.cfm#students or email cheaney@tulane.edu. 

9.  Kierr Fund for Community Service Grant Applications
Application Deadline: Friday, September 30
 
The Kierr Fund for Community Service Grant is awarded to an undergraduate woman at Tulane University to initiate or continue a community service project or program. This fund shall be used to promote community service and volunteerism by women. The maximum grant is $500. For more information and the application, click here, visit http://tulane.edu/newcomb/grants.cfm#students or email cheaney@tulane.edu. 

10. Take Back the Night Planning Committee: 1st Meeting
Wednesday, September 7, 5 pm at the Loyola Women’s Resource Center, 103 Mercy Hall; meet at 4:45 pm at the Newcomb College Institute to walk over together
 
Join the planning committee for this year’s special Take Back the Night- it is the 20th anniversary of the Tulane & Loyola University event. Take Back the Night is a powerful annual event that helps raise awareness about gender-based violence and had over 400 participants last year. The committee also plans several fundraisers to raise funds for local charities that serve sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The first weekly meeting will be in Loyola’s Women’s Resource Center, 103 Mercy Hall (map of campus: http://www.loyno.edu/discover/visitors/map-loyola.php); we will be meeting on Tulane’s campus at 4:45 that day to walk over together if you’re not sure how to get there. To find out more, email cheaney@tulane.edu with any questions.
 
11. Like NCI on Facebook! 

Sign up right now on NCI's Facebook page at 
 
Why like our Facebook fan page?
-Learn about funding opportunities like internships and grants
-Connect with students and alumnae on campus and around the world
-Find out how to participate in events and activities geared at undergraduate women
 
12. NOW President Terry O’Neill to speak on campus
Monday, October 17, 7 pm in Dixon Hall
 
Mark your calendars to hear Terry O’Neill, president of the National Organization for Women, speak on campus October 17.  A skilled political organizer, O’Neill has worked on Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and Mary Landrieu’s U.S. Senatorial campaign. 
 
13. Newcomb Grants for students now available
 
The Newcomb College Institute will again offer grants for female students in support of conference attendance, independent or collaborative research projects, and community rebuilding projects.  Check future Newcomb News for dates of informational sessions to learn more about grant opportunities, or email jmulvihi@tulane.edu.
 

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