November 11, 2011 

The Newcomb News is a weekly listserv sent to all Tulane women undergraduate students with information about upcoming events and opportunities through both the Newcomb College Institute and other organizations that are of interest. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date event information. 
 
In this Issue:  
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”
  2. Celebrate Newcomb Week Quad Party TODAY!
  3. Newcomb Night at Tulane Women’s Basketball TODAY!
  4. Mortar Board Last Lecture with Dr. Liz McMahon: “Why Africa”
  5. Catching Men Who Kill Women: Louisiana Serial Killer Cases and Law Enforcement Response
  6. The Education of Shelby Knox film screening
  7. Student/Faculty Dinner for International Interests
  8. Applications Now Available to Start a NEW Newcomb Student Organization
  9. The Newcomb Feminist Film Series presents The Business of Being Born with Filmmaker Abby Epstein
  10. PLEN “Women & Science/Technology” and “Women & Public Policy” Seminars in January: funding applications now available
  11. 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
Free food, t-shirts, activities, Athletics promo, and great music by TULA and the band Minute Head. Sponsors: FAQ & Newcomb Senate. Questions: kchanchi@tulane.edu or aesensta@tulane.edu
 
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