February 17, 2012
Fridays at Newcomb:Nappy-Haired Ghosts in the Nursery
featuring Marva Lewis
Friday, February 17, 12-1 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
Dr. Lewis presents findings from research using the everyday task of
hair combing to study African-American mother-daughter relationships.
She provides theoretically based evidence that links modern day
internalized stereotypes related to skin color and hair texture and the
historical trauma of slavery.
Lunch available for those attending the talk. Email
jmulvihi@tulane.edu with questions.
Tulane Women for Obama
Wednesday Febuary 22, 6:00-8:00pm
Kendall Cram, LBC
Come join the ladies of the Tulane College Democrats as we participate
in a nation-wide conference call with First Lady Michelle Obama. Step
up to meet with other women and hear from First Lady Michelle Obama as
she gets us fired up. We're excited to hear from the First Lady, but we
can't wait to meet you and your mothers, sisters, daughters, and
friends. Bring along other women that should be sure to hear the First
Lady's message, and we'll bring our excitement for the year ahead.
Light refreshments will be served. Email ebrussea@tulane.edu for details.
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:
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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.
2012 Tulane Student Alumni Networking Receptions
The Newcomb Alumnae Association, the Tulane Alumni Association, the
Newcomb College Institute, the Associated Student Body, and Newcomb
Senate invite you to attend the 2012 Tulane Student Alumni Networking
Receptions. The following receptions are offered:
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Thursday, March 1 at the Newcomb House, 43 Newcomb Place: “Careers for the Common Good” (social and public service, non-profit, education, etc)
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Thursday, March 22 at the Newcomb House, 43 Newcomb Place: STEM careers
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Thursday, April 12 at the Bea Field Alumni House, 6319 Willow Street: Communications/PR/marketing, law, business and financial services
All receptions will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. An optional workshop on how
to network is available directly before each event at 5 pm. Dress is
business casual. RSVP at least one week before the reception date to
nsp@tulane.edu.
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
.
Feminist Film Series: The Sunken City: Rebuilding Post-Katrina New Orleans
Friday, March 2, 7:00-9:00 pm
Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium
Post-Katrina New Orleans oscillates between recovery and rebuilding, a
fascinating process that this documentary by Tulane History Professor
Marline Otte captures over the course of two years (2006-2008).
Despite, or maybe because of the response of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the disheartening reluctance of government
to effectively engage in the rebuilding process, New Orleanians have
turned to each other for material and moral support. At the same time,
volunteers from all over the nation have become the muscle for new and
established grassroots organizations, setting up food banks, providing
medical care, gutting homes, and rebuilding schools and public
libraries. The documentary follows these events, takes stock of the
loss that defines the "storm generation," and features interviews with
"third responders," who dedicate themselves to rebuilding morale among
those dispirited by the slowness of recovery. Sponsored by Newcomb College Institute and The League of Women Voters New Orleans.
For more information, please email nsp@tulane.edu or call 504-865-5422. Additional information may be found at the event website at http://tulane.edu/newcomb/ or at http://www.facebook.com/events/393201487373153/.
Newcomb-Tulane College Grant Information Luncheon
Friday, March 2, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cudd Hall, Room 203
Full-time undergraduates are invited to enjoy free lunch while learning
about grant funding opportunities for summer and fall 2012 projects and
internships. Space is limited, so RSVP today to attend the luncheon by
emailing
donuts@tulane.edu. Visit
college.tulane.edu/grants.htm for more information about grants offered.
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/get-involved.cfm, or contact
cheaney@tulane.edu.
SAPHE is now accepting applications
Applications are due by Tuesday March 6th by 5:00 PM.
SAPHE is a student organization that operates a 24/7 confidential
hotline. The purpose of the hotline is to provide support and
information to members of the Tulane community regarding all issues
that surround sexual aggression. Sexual aggression occurs in many forms
including rape, sexual assault, stalking, dating/intimate partner
violence, and sexual harassment. The hotline is operated during the
fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. SAPHE members
are also involved in various educational outreach and awareness raising
events related to sexual aggression. For more information see the
attached document or email
SAPHE@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/get-involved.cfm for the application. Questions? Email
cheaney@tulane.edu.
Newcomb Awards 2012 – Nominate your peers today
It is time again for the annual Newcomb awards and we need your help. Please nominate your peers for the awards below by
Friday, March 9, 2012 at 5:00pm.
Each nomination MUST include the nominee’s name, email address, and no
more than 50 words illustrating why they should receive the award. Keep
in mind that there is an award for a first year women, sophomore woman,
junior woman and graduating senior woman. Voting will take place during
the week following Spring Break. All questions and nominations should
be directed to
nsp@tulane.edu.
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Chi Omega Award is presented to an
outstanding freshman. The Chi Omega Alumnae Association of New Orleans
established the award in 1964. It is awarded annually to a freshman
student on the basis of scholarship and leadership.
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The Class of 2005: Jennie C. Nixon Award
is presented to an outstanding sophomore who has contributed to the
Tulane community through leadership, has demonstrated academic
excellence, and a spirit of service to the Newcomb College Institute.
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The Ann Gill Memorial Awardis
presented to an outstanding junior and was established by the Beta
Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity in memory of Margaret
Ann Gill. It is awarded to an outstanding junior for scholarship,
sportsmanship, and contribution to the Tulane Community.
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Kathy Goldberg Senior Role Model Award
is presented to a graduating senior who has proved to be an example of
excellence in scholarship, leadership and community service throughout
her years at Tulane.
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/get-involved.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.
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