February 10, 2012
Fridays at Newcomb: Women, Law and Social Change in Latin America
Friday, February 10, 12-1 pm,
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
Fridays at Newcomb presents “Women, Law and Social Change in Latin
America: A Roundtable Discussion with Three Prominent Female Academics
from Latin America.” In a region where "macho" culture is said to
dominate social life, many women have achieved positions of prominence
as lawyers, legal academic and social reformers. Three will share their
experiences: Dr. Isabel Jaramillo, family law specialist at the
University of the Andes; Dr. Raquel Yrigoyen Fajardo, indigenous rights
law specialist from the Catholic University in Lima; Dr. Yomayra
Martinó, energy and environmental law specialist at the Universidad
Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Lunch available for those attending the talk. Email
jmulvihi@tulane.edu with questions.
Grant Deadline: TODAY, Friday, February 10 - Lurcy Grants and Gordon Fellowships
Applications for the Georges Lurcy Grant and Gordon Summer Fellowship
are currently being accepted by the Newcomb-Tulane College Office of
Cocurricular Programs. Lurcy Grant recipients can receive up to $1500
for a research or other special project done under the direction of a
faculty member. The Gordon Summer Fellowship offers grants of $4000
each to one female and one male student for innovative summer projects.
The deadline to submit applications is February 10 at 5:00 p.m. in Cudd
Hall, room 204. For more information, visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/grants.cfm or email
donuts@tulane.edu.
"The Vagina Monologues" Annual Chocolate Sale
Feb. 10th, 13th, and 14th from 11-3pm, LBC
Want to get your sweetie some really unique chocolate this year for
Valentine's Day? Want to help the cast of "The Vagina Monologues" raise
funds for the production, as well as for the national organization
SAFER and the Tulane Sexual Assault Fund, which helps students pay for
SANE nurse exams? Come by the annual chocolate sale at the LBC.
Questions? Email
kfitzge@tulane.edu.
Campus Life Grants Available
Application Deadline: Monday, February 13
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. To apply, please review the application form. For more
information, contact
cheaney@tulane.edu.
Kierr Fund for Community Service Grant
Deadline: Monday, February 13
The Kierr Fund for Community Service 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. To apply,
please review the application form. For more information, contact
cheaney@tulane.edu.
Tulane International Society Presents the International Language of Love: "Cross-Cultural Relationships"
Monday, February 13, 7 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
Join TIS and the rest of the Newcomb-Tulane Community in discussing the
many aspects of cross-cultural Relationships on Monday, February 13th
at 7pm in the Anna Many Lounge of Caroline Richardson. We will get to
hear from Professor Reed (Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese), Professor
Desai (Dept. of African American Diaspora Studies), Dr. McMahon (Dept.
of History), and peers on this topic while munching on a variety
of appetizers and desserts from Whole Foods. It will be an exciting
event that you won't want to miss out on. Hope to see you all there.
Email
tulaneinternationalsociety@gmail.com with questions.
NSAGA Rom Com Movie Night
Tuesday, February 14, 8 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
Join us on Valentine's Day for Newcomb Sexuality and Gender Alliance's
Romantic Comedy night, where we'll be showing a crowd favorite and
discussing the themes of love and dating in the movies. The event
starts at 8:00pm in the Anna Many Lounge in Caroline Richardson. Hope
to see you there. Email
asuskin@tulane.edu with questions.
Newcomb Grant Writing Workshops
If you plan to submit a proposal for a Newcomb grant and need help
turning your idea into a well-written proposal, attend a grant writing
workshop conducted by a faculty member familiar with the process. Two
workshops are scheduled: Wednesday, February 15, 2 -3 pm in LBC 209 and
Thursday, February 23, 3 – 4 pm in LBC 211. Reserve a space at
fellows@tulane.edu and specify which workshop. You will receive confirmation.
The Newcomb Feminist Film Series Presents “Defending Our Lives”
Thursday, February 16, 3:30 pm
Freeman Auditorium, Woldenberg Art Center
Domestic violence is the single greatest cause of injury to women in
America - more than muggings, rapes, and car accidents combined. A
woman in the United States is more likely to be killed by her partner
than by any other assailant. Sarah Buel, a district attorney, outlines
the problem throughout this Oscar-winning documentary - not merely as a
member of the criminal justice system, but as a former battered woman.
Every person in this documentary is an expert; each has experienced
first-hand the terror of domestic violence.
This event is sponsored by the Newcomb College Institute and the League
of Women Voters New Orleans. For more information, email
cheaney@tulane.edu.
The Inaugural Anna Julia Cooper Lecture: "When Race Matters: Private Bodies, Public Texts" - featuring Karla Holloway
Thursday, February 23, 7:00 pm
Kendall Cram Room of the LBC
Join the Anna Julia Cooper Project on Gender, Race and Politics in the
South for our inaugural Anna Julia Cooper lecture, featuring Duke
University's Professor of English and Law Karla Holloway. Holloway
will discuss her new book,
Private Bodies, Public Texts: Race, Gender and a Cultural Bioethics
(Duke University Press, 2011), an exploration of the complex
interlocking systems of race, gender, law and medicine that includes a
discussion of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The lecture will be
on Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm in the Kendall Cram Room of the
LBC. Email
annajuliacooperproject@gmail.com with questions.
Juniors: Join MORTAR BOARD!
Application Deadline: February 24
The Alpha Sigma Sigma Chapter of Mortar Board, a national senior honor
society with an emphasis on community service and literacy, is now
accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Mortar Board
recognizes college seniors for distinguished ability in scholarship,
leadership and service. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are
eligible to apply. Click
here for the application or visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/mortar-board-application-2012.cfm and click the identical link. Any questions? E-mail Sarah Bobker, Recruitment Chair at
sbobker@tulane.edu.
Zale-Kimmerling Reading Group Meetings
Antonya Nelson will be the 27th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-in-Residence
from March 26-29. In advance of her visit, NCI is hosting three
discussions of her work. Students, staff, faculty, and community
members are invited to attend, and we hope you will join us. Come to
one discussion or all three. All discussions will be at 4pm at the
Newcomb House at 43 Newcomb Place.
Schedule of discussions:
-
2/27: Female Trouble (short stories)
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3/21: Bound (novel)
If you would like a copy of one (or more) of these books or would
like further information about the book discussions, contact Laura
Wolford at
lwolford@tulane.edu.
For more information on Antonya Nelson, visit:
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/programs/zale-27.cfm.
Senior Women- Apply to be this year’s Under the Oaks Senior Speaker
Deadline: Thursday, March 1
The Newcomb College Institute is looking for a graduating senior woman
to be this year’s Senior Speaker at the Under the Oaks Awards Ceremony
on May 18. This year we would like students to speak to what it means
to be a woman leader at Tulane. Consider writing about the theme in
terms of what you have learned or experienced as a leader and how to
extend that to life after Tulane; how and why the commitment to
leadership and the skills you have learned will keep serving you; what
it means to be a female student on our campus in general; and what it
means to you and your graduating class now be newly minted Newcomb
alums. Drafts and/or outlines are due March 1 to Cordelia Heaney at
cheaney@tulane.edu. Please contact her with any questions regarding the speech.
Click
here to learn more about the Under the Oaks Ceremony.
Grants for Students
The Newcomb College Institute offers grants for undergraduate women in
support of academic research, conference attendance, and community
service efforts. Funded projects must be designed by the student and
can include domestic or international travel. Participatory programs
such as Study Abroad are not included. Visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/
and click on “research” and then “grants” to learn more. Deadline to
apply for summer and/or fall funding is March 1. Questions? Email
fellows@tulane.edu
.
Landor Lewis Award application now available
Deadline: Monday, March 5
The Agnes Landor Lewis Award is bestowed upon a current sophomore
female student (who will be a junior during the fall 2012 semester)
from an under-represented group at Tulane University who has
distinguished herself through involvement with the Newcomb College
Institute, an engaged pursuit of learning, and contribution to the
greater New Orleans community. The recipient of the award will receive
$2,000; this one-time cash award can be used to enhance the recipient’s
educational experience at Tulane. For more information and to apply,
please click here or visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/student-programs/aboutus.cfm, or contact
cheaney@tulane.edu.
Daisy Chain Applications are here
Deadline: Friday, March 9
Be a part of a Newcomb College tradition. Junior women (and
sophomores who will be abroad during Spring 2013) may now apply to be
part of the Daisy Chain. Daisy Chain is a part of the Under the Oaks
Ceremony held on May 18, 2012 at Dixon Hall. Under the Oaks is an
awards ceremony to honor graduating women. This ceremony was the
Newcomb College commencement until 2006 and it is with pride that we
continue with this tradition.
Students are selected based on their scholastic and on-campus
achievement. Daisy Chain participants are permitted to stay in campus
housing until after commencement, if they currently live in campus
housing. Should you be chosen to participate in Daisy Chain, you will
be a part of the team that assembles the actual 'daisy chain.’ Click
here or visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/student-programs/aboutus.cfm for the application. Questions? Email
cheaney@tulane.edu.
Seniors: Oak Wreath application now available
Deadline: Monday, March 19
The Oak Wreath is bestowed upon a select group of senior women who
have distinguished themselves through an engaged pursuit of learning,
leadership in student activities, and contribution to the
Newcomb/Tulane community. A dinner will be held in honor of Oak Wreath
recipients and a faculty member of their choosing who has positively
influenced their college career on Tuesday, May 15. In addition, this
year selected seniors will be honored individually at the Under the
Oaks graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18. Seniors are selected for
this honor by committee. To apply, please submit the attached
form or visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/student-programs/aboutus.cfm and click the identical link. Send all requested information via email to
cheaney@tulane.edu or drop completed forms off at the Newcomb College Institute by Monday, March 19.
Get help finding an internship
It’s time to start thinking about summer internships and the Newcomb
College Institute wants to help. If you are interested in interning
with organizations who work primarily with women, take a look at the
internship webpage for featured internships. If you would like to stay in New Orleans over the summer, contact Sarah McAllister at
smcallis@tulane.edu to find a local organization working with women.
Hiring video production interns for the Spring semester
Interested in using your video production skills this semester? Newcomb
College Institute is hiring two students as part of the Collat Media
Internship Program. Interns will spend between 10-20 hours/week working
with Tulane faculty and NCI staff on a video project. Visit
http://tulane.edu/newcomb/collat-interns.cfm for more information and to apply.
Calling all photographers
Newcomb College Institute is seeking a student to attend and photograph
several NCI-hosted and student organization events. This person would
be responsible for taking photographs, obtaining information about the
photographed subjects, posting them on social media sites and thinking
creatively about promoting NCI through photography. If you are
interested, please send your portfolio and resume to Aidan Smith
at
asmith41@tulane.edu.
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