Court Watch NOLA is a volunteer based organization with a mission to
promote efficiency in the New Orleans criminal justice system by
bringing accountability and transparency to Criminal District Court
proceedings. Janet will share her experiences working with Court Watch
NOLA and discuss how Tulane students can become involved with this
organization. This speaker is presented in partnership with the Tulane
University Women’s Association (TUWA). Lunch available for those
attending the talk. Email
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
and click the identical link. Any questions? E-mail Sarah Bobker, Recruitment Chair at
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:
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
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
. Please contact her with any questions regarding the speech.
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:
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
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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.
17th Annual Tulane Law School Summit on Environmental Law and Policy- "From Local to Global: The Issues Connecting Us All"
March 2-3, 2012
Tulane University Law School, Weinmann Hall
The 2012 Tulane Environmental Summit, “From Local to Global: The Issues
Connecting Us All” will present a range of domestic and international
environmental issues, from the criminal investigation of the BP oil
spill and the local movement to take down the Claiborne overpass to
environmental human rights and the role of women in the environmental
movement. The summit will feature nearly twenty panels of experts
sharing their insight and answering questions on the varied
environmental topics. Lunch will be served each day. The event will end
on Saturday with a keynote address from Charles C. Mann, author of the
critically acclaimed 1491 and 1493, which address the global
transformation brought about by the discovery of the Americas. The
event is free for all Tulane students, faculty, and alumni. Co-sponsors
include the Loyola Environmental Law Society, the Newcomb College
Institute, Tulane School of Architecture, the League of Women Voters,
the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, the Lake Ponchartrain Basin
Foundation, and the American Bar Association. The summit will be held
from 8:00a.m. to 8:30p.m. on Friday, March 2nd and 10:00a.m. to
6:30p.m. on Saturday, March 3rd (the keynote address will be at
5:00p.m.). No RSVP required. Please bring your student I.D. Please do
not hesitate to contact
Tulane.els@gmail.com with any questions.
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 click
here or email
SAPHE@tulane.edu.
Brenda Dardar Robichaux, former Principal Chief of the United Houma Nation, to speak on campus
March 6, 6 pm
Kendall Cram Room of the Lavin-Bernick Center
The former Principal Chief of the United Houma Nation was instrumental
in bringing members of the Houma Nation back to Louisiana following the
devastation of their village by Katrina. She is now an activist in
support of environmental causes and programs that affect women and
children. Robichaux will speak to the university community at the
invitation of NCI’s Women in Politics group. Email
jmulvihi@tulane.edu with questions or click
here for more information.
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 first-year 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 Award is 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.
STEM Grants available for students from the National Science Foundation
Deadline: April 17
The NSF and Louisiana Board of Regents are offering grants to women and
underrepresented minority students in STEM fields at Louisiana
universities. The grants pay for students to work with professors
employed at Louisiana universities ($4,000 for the student and $500 for
the faculty member) over one to three semesters (or summer). The
deadline is April 17,2012. The link to the application is at
http://web.laregents.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SURE-RFA-2012.pdf.
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