November 11, 2011
The Newcomb News is a weekly listserv sent to all Tulane women
undergraduate students with information about upcoming events and
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In this Issue:
Newcomb College Institute-affiliated events:
- Fridays
at Newcomb: Alexandra Bojarski-Stauffer, “Exploring the Urban
Labyrinth: Developing Working Women’s Housing in Today’s Shanghai
Metropolis”
- Celebrate Newcomb Week Quad Party TODAY!
- Newcomb Night at Tulane Women’s Basketball TODAY!
- Mortar Board Last Lecture with Dr. Liz McMahon: “Why Africa”
- Catching Men Who Kill Women: Louisiana Serial Killer Cases and Law Enforcement Response
- The Education of Shelby Knox film screening
- Student/Faculty Dinner for International Interests
- Applications Now Available to Start a NEW Newcomb Student Organization
- The Newcomb Feminist Film Series presents The Business of Being Born with Filmmaker Abby Epstein
- PLEN “Women & Science/Technology” and “Women & Public Policy” Seminars in January: funding applications now available
- Newcomb Alumnae Community Leadership Tea
Other student-interest events:
12. Seniors: MATCH CORPS
13. Mission Honduras to host third annual gala Friday
14. Kappa Kappa Gamma "Kappa Kollection" Fundraiser
15. To Educate a Girl Film Screening
16. A Taste of Latin America
Newcomb College Institute-affiliated events:
1.
Fridays at Newcomb: Alexandra Bojarski-Stauffer, “Exploring the Urban
Labyrinth: Developing Working Women’s Housing in Today’s Shanghai
Metropolis”
Friday, November 11, Noon
Anna Many Lounge of the Caroline Richardson Building
Come
hear how, thanks to a Gordon Summer Fellowship grant, Alexandra
explored the urban metropolis of Shanghai, China in order to study the
intricacies of the modern Chinese professional woman and how the dense
urban infrastructure of Shanghai facilitates her everyday
needs. Her research project emphasizes a particular focus
on urban housing and transportation in Shanghai, the current most
populous city in China with well over 23 million people inhabiting more
skyscrapers than any other city in the world. Lunch will be provided for
those staying for the talk, and information about how students can
apply for grants will be available. Email
nsp@tulane.edu with any questions.
Friday, November 11, 4-6 pm
LBC Quad
Celebrate Newcomb Quad Party and FAQ
3. Newcomb Night at Tulane Women’s Basketball
Friday, November 11, 6 pm
Fogelman Arena
Join
Newcomb in supporting our fantastic Women’s Basketball Team as they
play their home opening game against Loyola! (Game two of the Green Out
Double Header pits the Tulane Green Wave men against Alabama A&M
directly after the women’s game, giving you the chance to catch two
great Tulane games!) Pick up a wristband at the Athletics table at the
Celebrate Newcomb Week Quad Party from 4-6 pm in front of the LBC and
get free food at the game! If you have a Newcomb t-shirt we encourage
you to wear it on Friday, and come cheer at the game! Email
nsp@tulane.edu with questions.
4. Mortar Board Last Lecture with Dr. Liz McMahon: “Why Africa”
Monday, November 14, 7-8:30 pm
Stibbs room in the LBC. Reception to follow.
Every
semester Tulane's chapter of Mortar Board Honor Society asks a
professor "If you knew you had one last lecture to give, what would it
be?" This semester we have asked Dr. Liz McMahon from the
department of history that question. McMahon's lecture, called "Why
Africa," will explore the nuances of a country and people that she has
dedicated her life towards studying. From safari animals to child
soldiers, many Americans imagine Africa as a place wholly distant from
their own lives. This lecture reflects on the personal reasons why
McMahon chose to work in Africa and the larger political reasons why all
Americans should reconsider how they view the continent. Email
aholiday@tulane.edu for information.
5. Catching Men Who Kill Women: Louisiana Serial Killer cases and Law Enforcement Response
November 15, 7:30 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
In
the past 16 years Louisiana has had several serial killer cases
targeting women, including a case which ended in 2003 in which at
least two LSU students were murdered. How these cases were resolved
and new technologies and technologies used in investigating serial
killing patterns will be the focus of the presentation. Dr.
Peter Scharf is a Research Professor of Public
Health, who specializes in murder risks and solutions received his
doctorate at Harvard University, has published 8 books and was
actively involved in the investigations of the cases to be
discussed in the presentation. This event is organized by Newcomb
Senate; email
amills1@tulane.edu with questions.
6. The Education of Shelby Knox film screening
Wednesday, November 16, 7 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
VOX
and NSAGA invite you to a screening of The Education of Shelby Knox on
Wednesday, November 16 at 7pm in the Anna Many Lounge. This
Sundance-winning documentary chronicles the evolution of Shelby Knox
from a devout, conservative Christian into an outspoken, young Feminist
leader. Learn about her journey to bring comprehensive sex education to
her high school in rural Texas, and communities across the nation!
Snacks will be provided, and we hope to see you there! Email
nguillou@tulane.edu with questions.
7. Student/Faculty Dinner for International Interests
Wednesday, November 16 from 6 – 7:30 pm, location to be announced
Come
discuss international culture and current events and meet fascinating
faculty from language, public health, international development and
other departments. International food from various local restaurants
will be served in abundance, thanks to Tulane International Society,
TCISS and TUFI. Come relax and fuel your love for all things
international at this casual dinner. Questions? Want to know which
professors will be there or need more info? Email
tulaneinternationalsociety@gmail.com.
8. Applications Now Available to Start a NEW Newcomb Student Organization
Rolling Admissions; final deadline November 18, 2011
Interested
in starting a new student organization on campus? Passionate about
women’s issues and interests? Applications are now being accepted and
reviewed by Newcomb Senate for NEW Newcomb Student Organizations to
receive funding starting Fall ’11. Applications will be accepted and
reviewed on a rolling basis. Please complete the application and submit
it to
cheaney@tulane.edu no later than November 18, and feel free to email with any questions.
Click here for the application
Friday, November 18, 7 pm
Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium
Join us for a screening of The Business of Being Born
and a special discussion with filmmaker Abby Epstein! Birth is a
miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life. But birth is also
big business. Compelled to explore the subject after the delivery of her
first child, actress Ricki Lake recruited filmmaker Abby Epstein to
question the way American women have babies. Epstein gained access to
several pregnant women as they weighed their options. Along the way,
Epstein conducted interviews with a number of obstetricians, experts and
advocates about the history, culture and economics of childbirth. The
film's fundamental question: should most births be viewed as a natural
life process, or should every delivery be treated as a potential medical
emergency?
This
program is sponsored by the Newcomb College Institute and the
Newcomb-Tulane College Reading Project, and funded in part by
the Dorothy K. Daspit Fund. Email
nsp@tulane.edu with questions.
10.
PLEN “Women & Science/Technology” and “Women & Public Policy”
Seminars in January: funding applications now available
Application Deadline: November 21, 2011, 5 pm
Application forms for
funding from the Newcomb College Institute to attend one of two January
2012 PLEN conferences in Washington, D.C. are now available. For more
information on the conference, please visit www.plen.org , and to apply
email
cheaney@tulane.edu.
- “Women
& Science/Technology Seminar” info: Learn how rapid advances in
science and technology are making scientists increasingly influential in
the development of public policy in Washington. The Science/Technology
Seminar is the only place in Washington where you can experience the
excitement of a career in science policy, discover how to have one, and
begin networking with important women who’ll help you create one – all
in 5 days.
- “Women
& Public Policy Seminar” info: Explore these questions with
high-level Washington women who make policies that govern our country
every day. Learn how you can launch a career and become part of the
process. Choose two policy tracks to gain more specialized knowledge on
Finance, Education, Sustainability or Healthcare. Over the course of
five days, you will talk with women leaders at the Capitol, White House,
State Department and other agencies. You’ll meet in small groups with
senior women at major advocacy groups and with seasoned corporate
lobbyists.
11. Newcomb Alumnae Community Leadership Tea
Wednesday, November 30, 7-8:30 pm
Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
Come
and meet our featured Newcomb alumnae community leaders as they discuss
their individual experiences as Newcomb undergraduates, their current
careers, and how their college experiences led them to the path of
community leadership and service. Additional area alumnae will also be
invited to the event, providing students an opportunity to mingle and
learn from a broad spectrum of graduates. Coffee, tea, and desserts will
be served. Please contact
nsp@tulane.edu for questions and RSVPs.
Other student-interest events:
12. 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
13. Mission Honduras to host third annual gala Friday
Friday, November 11, 7 pm
The Catholic Center at Tulane
Mission
Honduras, a Tulane student-run international service group, will host
its third annual gala at 7 p.m. this Friday, November 11 at The Catholic
Center at Tulane (1037 Audubon St.). The night will feature a Mexican
food buffet from Superior Grill and entertainment by Tulane a capella
group Green Envy. There will also be a raffle and silent auction with
art and gift certificates from restaurants including Brennan’s and
Superior Grill, Uptown salons, and stores and boutiques on Magazine
Street. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for community members and
will be sold at the door. Email
cmccart@tulane.edu with questions.
14. Kappa Kappa Gamma "Kappa Kollection" Fundraiser
Saturday, November 12th, 10 am - 5 pm
1033 Audubon Street
Kappa
Kappa Gamma will be hosting its sixth annual Kappa Kollection. For this
event, Kappa invites local clothing stores to display and sell their
merchandise in the house. The stores donate 30 percent of all proceeds
to the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children and the KKΓ
Foundation. Kappa is also collecting lightly-used clothing for
donation. For more information, email
lguering@tulane.edu.
15. To Educate a Girl Film Screening
Tuesday, November 15, 8:30 pm
Stibbs Conference Room, LBC
Come
join RESULTS as we watch UNICEF's Film, To Educate a Girl. Learn about
the obstacles girls face in countries like Uganda and Nepal while they
try to pursue an education. Bring some friends and hang out, there will
be snacks and desserts! Contact
aconrad@tulane.edu if you are interested or have questions! You can also RSVP on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168860266542261
16. A Taste of Latin America
Sunday, November 20, 5-7 pm
Lavin-Bernick Center
Come
join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Psi Chapter as we host A
Taste of Latin America, a fundraiser for Heifer International! The
fundraiser will be on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 from 5 to 7 PM in the
Lavin-Bernick Center. Fair Trade store, In Exchange will be selling
Latin American inspired jewelry!
Mocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres are featured from local restaurants such
as Boswell's Jamaican Grill, Coco Hut, Rum House, Rum Bar and Grill
and Taqueria Corona. Tickets for students are $15, and are available
for purchase online.
http://tasteoflatinamerica.eventbrite.com