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Feminist Film Series Presents: The Sunken City: Rebuilding Post-Katrina New Orleans

TONIGHT! Feminist Film Series Presents The Sunken City: Rebuilding Post-Katrina New Orleans

Join the Newcomb College Institute tonight for a screening of Tulane Professor Marline Otte's documentary on post-Katrina recovery and rebuilding. Click here for more information.
Brenda Dardar Robichaux to speak on campus

Brenda Dardar Robichaux to speak on campus

On March 6, NCI's Women in Politics presents Brenda Dardar Robichaux, the former Principal Chief of the United Houma Nation. Click here for more information.

March 2, 2012



Fridays at Newcomb: "The Jazz Funeral and the Death of Young Black Men in Contemporary New Orleans" featuring Matt Sakakenny

Friday, March 2, 12-1 pm



Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building


Brass band musicians voice their response to the violent deaths of fellow African-American men through musical memorials, ranging from traditional jazz funeral processions to hip-hop-inflected protest songs.

Lunch available for those attending the talk. Email jmulvihi@tulane.edu with questions.





TONIGHT: 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/grants.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

Tuesday, 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.



Keep Calm
 with the Newcomb College Institute

Wednesday, March 7, 6-8pm
JL Ballroom

Join the Newcomb College Institute for midterm stress relief Wednesday, March 7 in the JL Ballroom. Activities include yoga, make your own tea bags, and stress relief tips. Come between 6 and 7 for snacks and to make your own teabag. At 7, we will be joined by a Reily yoga instructor who will teach us relaxing yoga moves to do in your dorm room. If you want to take part in the yoga, bring a towel or a mat. Come relax with us. Email nsp@tulane.edu with questions.


International Women’s Day Luncheon

Thursday, March 8, 12:30-2 pm
JL Ballroom

In honor of this special day celebrated around the globe, we will be hosting a lunch with special guest speakers and a balloon release at 1:30 pm. Our guest speakers are:
  • Kendra Jones Morris, Founder of Rural Revolution (http://www.ruralrev.com/)
  • Prof. So’Nia Gilkey, IDEV Dept./School of Social Work
  • Prof. Moon Charania, Dept. of Gender & Sexuality Studies
They will discuss diverse current issues faced by women internationally, and how you can help. This event is sponsored by the African American Women’s Society, Tulane International Society, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Newcomb College Institute. Please email cheaney@tulane.edu with questions.


“No Woman, No Cry” with VOX & TIS

Thursday, March 8, 6 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building

On  March 8 at 6 PM, at the Anna Many Lounge, VOX and Tulane International Society  will be screening Christy Turlington's film “No Woman, No Cry” about maternal mortality. Turlington made the film after suffering complications with her first childbirth. She realized that many women around the world do not have access to the lifesaving care that she received, and that many of their deaths are preventable. Turlington created the “Every Mother Counts” campaign and this film as the culmination of her action against these health disparities. Film followed by a light snack and discussion by midwife Sally Acosta. Email jfrankel@tulane.edu with questions.


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.
  • Chi Omega Award is presented to an outstanding first-year student. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 click here 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.


Zale-Kimmerling Reading Group Meeting

March 21, 4 pm, Newcomb House (43 Newcomb Place)
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. For the final meeting we will be discussing Female Trouble (short stories). If you would like a copy of the book 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.






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:
  • Thursday, March 22 at the Newcomb House, 43 Newcomb Place: STEM careers
  • 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.



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.