December 9, 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
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In this Issue:
Newcomb College Institute-affiliated events:
1. Fridays at Newcomb: Michele Adams, "Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice: Is This What Brides are Made of?"
2. Funding Available (with housing stipend) for PLEN's Women and Public Policy Summer Internship in Washington, DC
3.
Spring 2012 Fridays at Newcomb: Tamara Kreinin, former Executive
Director for Women & Population at the United Nations
Foundation
Other student-interest events:
1.Seniors: MATCH CORP
2.Women as Change Agents
Newcomb College Institute-affiliated events:
1. Fridays at Newcomb: Michele Adams, "Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice: Is This What Brides are Made of?"
Friday, December 9, 12-1 pm, Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
In
her talk Dr. Adams will examine the extent to which images of brides
have changed over time, as portrayed in advertisements for wedding gowns
from the 1950s to the present. For example, the bride of the 1950s was
expected to assume the “happy homemaker” role, replete with dependence
on, and protection by, her strong breadwinning husband. The 21st century
bride, however, marries with a recent history that includes the second
and third waves of feminism, the normalization of the dual-earner
family, and the pseudo-standardization and acceptance of gender equality
in both the home and the workplace. Have advertisements for wedding
gowns evolved to incorporate this historical trajectory as well? Lunch
will be provided for those staying for the talk. Email
nsp@tulane.edu with questions.
2.Funding Available (with housing stipend) for PLEN's Women and Public Policy Summer Internship in Washington, DC,
May 21-July 27, 2012
PLEN Application Deadline: December 31, 2011
Newcomb Funding Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
The
Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)’s internship program is
unique because it offers small, women-centered programs that focus on
connecting students with talented and successful women leaders here in
Washington. PLEN offers support and encouragement to students
throughout their time in Washington, acting as an advocate and resource
for PLEN interns. Each participant receives individualized attention
from the very start, carefully placing her in a challenging internship
that matches her skills and interests. Throughout their summer in
Washington, PLEN interns meet in weekly seminar sessions where they
examine the internship experience, build professional skills, and meet
prominent women leaders eager to share their experiences, advice, as
well as ongoing support and mentorship.
Students
interested in interning in congress, with health related government
agencies, or with private organizations must apply first to PLEN by
December 31. Visit
www.PLEN.org for more information. Students then have until January 20, 2012 to apply for Newcomb funding.
Click here for application, or contact
cheaney@tulane.edu. Note: students graduating Spring 2012 or before are not eligible to apply for Newcomb funding for this internship.
3.Spring
2012 Fridays at Newcomb: Tamara Kreinin, former Executive Director for
Women & Population at the United Nations Foundation
Friday, January 20, 2012, 12 pm, Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Bldg.
Spring 2012 Fridays at Newcomb
begins January 20 with a talk by Tamara Kreinin, former Executive
Director for Women & Population at the United Nations
Foundation. An expert on global women’s issues, Kreinin will
discuss the status of women across the globe, the challenges they face,
what is working to reshape and improve their lives, and why it is
imperative that those who advocate for the well-being of women and girls
work together to ensure that all the world’s women and girls live in
dignity.
Other student-interest events:
1. Seniors: MATCH CORPS
Recruitment
is currently under way for a great one-year fellowship in Boston for
students interested in tutoring and teaching at an inner-city
school. Typically after the year, fellows go on to top grad schools
or become full-time teachers in high-need schools. The MATCH Corps is a
one-year Urban Education fellowship program. It is possibly the most
competitive such program in the nation, more competitive than admission
to the Harvard Graduate School of Education or Teach for America.
Elite recent college graduates from excellent universities across the
country commit one year to public service in Boston. They are assigned
6-7 MATCH students at the beginning of the year, with whom they work in
small group or 1-on-1 tutorials over the course each day, doing close
academic support and building relationships. They receive housing and a
modest living stipend. After that, some go into teaching; some to med
school and law school; and others get involved in public policy. For
more information visit:
http://www.matchschool.org/matchcorps/howitworks.htm
2. Women as Change Agents
Panama City, Panama
March 8-18, 2012
Become a Global Leader and Shape Tomorrow's World
Take
your leadership to an international level and join female leaders from
around the world during the Women as Change Agents Program. The program
seeks to empower the next generation of female leaders by: expanding
leadership skills and competency, increasing awareness of issues facing
female leaders, and developing an international network.Women as Change
Agents (3 US/ECTS credits). Explore theories and models of effective
change and work with the United Nations Information Centre on
Millennium Development Goal #3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower
Women. In academic partnership with the University of Monterrey and
co-sponsored by the United Nations Information Centre. Classes are
held at the United Nations Information Centre. Academic
component is complemented by speakers from the City of Knowledge,
cultural activities, site visits, and a Mentor Dinner at the Panama
Canal. Course taught in English. Undergraduate and graduate
students from around the world are welcome to apply. Apply on-line at
www.globalleaders.info.
Applicants are selected based on the quality of their essay and
application. Applications are reviewed beginning November 15th
and deposit for the program is due in December. Price of the
program is $2150/student which includes tuition, housing, cultural
events, and workshops. Limited number of partial tuition
scholarships available. For further information email:
director@globalleaders.info
Note:
Tulane students interested in applying should check with their
academic advisor and/or department about course credit prior to
committing to the program.
