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Communication and Diversity COMM 380

TR 3:40-5:10 CRN 37193

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Intro to Women's and Gender Studies WMS 201

TR 9:45 - 11:15 AM CRN 35976

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Women Writers over 65 Eng 482

T R 3:40-5:10 CRN 37287

 

Gals Read VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL

Gals Read is a program of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library in partnership with the Literacy Council of Alaska and FNSB School District. It is a companion program to Guys Read, which was developed to overcome the loss of interest in reading that is common among boys at that age. Only offering this fun program to boys, however, was seen as detrimental to the girls’ self-esteem. Gals Read is being developed to support girls’ interest in reading for pleasure while providing a mentorship opportunity with dynamic professional women from the local community.

Women who are willing to spend one lunch break or several reading to fourth grade girls are needed in Fairbanks this semester. Here’s how it works: four Gals Read books have been specially selected by local librarians. Teams of volunteer women will read to the girls during their lunch period while projecting images from the books using document cameras to provide an interactive experience. Multi-copy sets of the books are also given to the participating schools’ libraries and the children are invited to a party at the Noel Wien library at the end of the program.

Gals Read will reach ten district schools this year, up from three last year. The program runs in late January and February. Each of the ten schools will have either a Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Women readers will visit each school twice a week for four weeks. Gals Read takes place during the fourth grade lunch period which falls between 11:55am-1pm, depending on the school.

Volunteers only have to attend one of the three available trainings to become a Reader. If you are interested in being a reader this year, please contact Cherie Johnston, Gals Read Coordinator: cherie@literacycouncilofalaska.org - phone 456-6212

Moms are Mathletes!

Exciting opportunity!

 
Moms are Mathletes! Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011
8:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m. AK time

A FREE teleseminar to create and nurture a love of learning and a more positive relationship between Moms, their children and MATH. Moms are Mathletes is a unique group of moms dedicated to helping their children learn mathematics in an environment that celebrates their individuality.

In this free teleseminar (held over the phone) you will find:

• a lifeline to positive, peaceful learning of mathematics
  
• an opportunity to teach and learn through your varying styles
  
• a vision of how to learn math that connects children to mathematics

This teleseminar is sponsored and hosted by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D. with Cheryl Hecht, M.Ed. presenting. Cheryl Hecht is a mom as well as an expert in the teaching and learning of mathematics.  Click on the following URL to learn more and to register (registration is free): http://meggin.com/Moms.php

Here's what you will receive as a registrant:

• Call-in information (phone # & access code) so you can be 'live' on the teleseminar;
  
• An opportunity to send in questions before the class so that you can get some answers;
  
• Handouts to download to accompany the class;
  
• An MP3 download of the class (following the class) so you can listen as many times as you need and want to while reinforcing the content you are learning.

Please share this link and information with other people you know who might be interested. 

TEDWomen - Hopes and Dreams

US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, spoke at the TEDWomen gathering Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 in Washington D.C. In the 18 minute video linked below, Clinton details why it is of vital international importance for every girl in the world to get the chance to pursue her hopes and dreams. 

Hear Clinton's exciting words and stories @

http://blog.ted.com/2010/12/10/ted-blog-exclusive-hillary-rodham-clinton-at-tedwomen 

PLUS, check out the Vital Voices Global Partnership Clinton highlights @ 

http://www.vitalvoices.org

"Where are the Women?"

Panel Discussion

WoodCenter Multi-Level Lounge

1:00 - 2:00pm

 Tuesday, Dec. 7th

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Rachel Simon in Fairbanks

Writer and motivational speaker Rachel Simon (Riding the Bus with My Sister) will be in Fairbanks Tuesday, December 7th for a FREE daytime and a FREE evening event. PLUS, Simon will be the guest speaker at the FRA (Fairbanks Resource Agency) Annual Gala
Wednesday, December 8th, 6:30 p.m. at the Westmark.

 

Details on all 3 events below

 

Meet Author Rachel Simon at a Brown Bag Lunch & Book Discussion

Tuesday, Dec. 7

12 noon to 1pm

Fairbanks Resource Agency

805 Airport Way

Space is limited-please RSVP to Eva at 456-8901

&

Rachel Simon Lecture at UAF

Tuesday, Dec. 7

7:00 pm

401 Gruening Building

UAF Main Campus

&

FRA Annual Gala*Rachel Simon Guest Speaker
Wednesday, December 8
6:30 p.m. at the Westmark
Tickets for the Gala are $40 each and are available by calling Fairbanks Resource Agency at 456-8901.

Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award $$ Available

Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Their international Women's Opportunity Awards program disperses nearly one million dollars annually to help women reclaim their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families.

The local Women's Opportunity Award application period is open through December 15th.

For more info on Soroptimist, to read stories about past Women's Opportunity Award recipients, and to download an application, visit the following URL  

http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html 

Locally, applications must be submitted, by DECEMBER 15th, 2010 to:

Soroptimist International of Fairbanks

PO Box 70074 
Fairbanks, AK 99707

907-456-3878

We have one paper copy of the Women's Opportunity Awards program application available in the Women's Center, 112 Eielson Building, UAF Campus. We'll hand over this paper copy of the application to the first person who stops in to request the application. Others can download the application from online. If you plan to use the online application, make sure to print out the Reference Forms, obtain references, fill out and submit the forms and application by DECEMBER  15th, 2010 to:

Soroptimist International of Fairbanks

PO Box 70074 
Fairbanks, AK 99707

907-456-3878

LGBTQ&A Scholarships!

Since 1993, more than $2 million in scholarships to support education and leadership development has been awarded to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and straight-ally students. 

Pride Foundation scholarships are available for students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Full details on who qualifies for a scholarship are available here.

To apply, please visit http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships/apply . Previous applicants may log in using their email address and password. New applicants must first register for a new account. Further application instructions and eligibility requirements are discussed on the above site. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. PST on January 31, 2011.

Libby Roderick In Concert

Concert to benefit PFLAG Fairbanks and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks

Friday, November 19th at 8pm
Libby Roderick in Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks 4448 Pikes Landing Road (across from the Princess Hotel)

Opening Act - Mariah Ver Hoef - Fairbanks Singer/Songwriter

Tickets $32

UWA Holiday Bazaar

University Women's Association
42nd Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday & Sunday November 6th & 7th

10 am to 4 pm

Wood Center on the UAF Campus

Free admission

Free parking & shuttle from Taku Lot

Live music

Sunday door prizes

New vendors each day

Women Faculty Brown Bag Lunch

Great "Transitions" discussion at the Women's Center, and online, Friday Nov. 5th, sponsored by the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women & the UAF Women's Center. 

Stay tuned to this blog for information and links to future Committee on the Status of Women and Women's Center discussions.

Winter Arts Faire!

Celebrate the Season !

WINTER ARTS FAIRE  

Fri: Oct 29th,   4pm -8pm

Sat: Oct 30th, 10am-4pm

Venue - Morris Thompson Cultural Center
101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, Alaska
Unique Gifts by Local Artisans
Sponsored by Fairbanks Potters Guild

Sen. Begich Spring Internships

U.S. Senator Mark Begich is accepting applications for Spring 2011 student internships in his Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau and Washington, DC offices.

Interns work in a variety of areas supporting the Begich Staff including researching Alaska issues, working with legislative staff on congressional issues, helping with constituent cases and inquiries, and attending meetings and briefings.

Interns are college-age. The goal is to have students work regular office hours, but accommodations can be made to work with class schedules. Interns are offered a small stipend for their service.

The application period ends Wednesday, November 10th.

The application is available at:
http://begich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=InternshipApplication

For further information contact Mr. Tom Moyer, Director of Sen. Begich's Fairbanks Office, @ tom_moyer@begich.senate.gov or call 456-0261

Nancy Lord

Alaska Writer Laureate  Nancy Lord shares her personal developments as a writer and her thoughts on the influences that have helped create, in Alaska, a defining and ever-expanding literature.

Date: Mon. Oct 18
Time: 7pm
Venue:Schaible Auditorium -UAF Campus

It is FREE!

For more info- call 907-474-7021 or email: summer@uaf.edu

24th Annual Fairbanks International Day!

The 24th Fairbanks International Friendship Day will be on Saturday,

Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 12noon-5pm
Venue: Pioneer Park, Centennial Center

There will be stage performances, Cultural Displays.
Food and Gift Items for Sale
For info: call 474-0928

Admission is FREE !
Co-sponspored by FNSB Parks & Recreation .

The Hispanic- American Experience!

This tells the story of two young women and their life struggle , deetermination, courage , story of survival and achievements in America.

Date : 23rd Sept
Time- 7.00pm
Venue - UAF, Alumni Lounge.


For more info: contact Office of Multicultural Affairs, UAF

Terry Tempest Williams @ UAF

World Renowned Conservationist and Author

Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010 - 7:30pm

Wood Center Ballroom, UAF

Terry Tempest Williams will present this year’s Bartlett Lecture Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 7:30 pm in the Wood Center Ballroom at UAF. Williams’ expansive career in the field of conservation spans fourteen books and five honorary doctoral degrees. Her writing centers largely on the conservation of our nation’s land.

Williams creates a synthesis of a science-oriented argument for conservation while maintaining a poetic appreciation for nature, a bond codified by Williams’ own exploration and experimentation in the world’s remaining untouched wilderness. She was actively involved in protests against nuclear testing in the deserts of Nevada, has received the highest honor from The Wilderness Society, and has experienced the wilderness of countries all around the world. This FREE lecture is a MUST attend event!


An informal reception will be held earlier on Tuesday (from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Wood Center E / F). Williams will sign books after her evening lecture.

Free Contra Dance!

FREE Contra Dance

Saturday, September 18, 2010 – 7:30pm-10:30pm

Wood Center Ballroom  UAF
Band: Ice Jam
Caller: Lynn Basham

No Experience Necessary! No Partner Necessary!
The caller will walk you through each dance before and as you dance!
If you don’t dance, come listen to the music. This is a great opportunity to hear Ice Jam, meet people, dance, and/or watch others dance.
A great time will be had by all!

Sponsored by the University Women’s Association & Contra Borealis Dancers

Holiday Bazaar Call for Craftspersons - Application Available Online

The University Women's Association (UWA) 42nd annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Wood Center at UAF. Craftspeople may now apply for a table to sell their products at the Bazaar. Application forms are available online at
 http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/bazaar.html Download the form and directions for filling out the form at the above URL.
Applications postmarked by Monday, September 13th, 2010 will be assigned tables through a lottery drawing the following week. Thereafter, tables will be assigned by the earliest postmark. MANY MAY NOT GET THEIR FIRST CHOICE AS THE UWA BAZAAR IS A PRIME VENUE WITH MORE APPLICANTS THAN SPOTS AVAILABLE.

Apply right away to get in the initial lottery drawing! Application forms available at http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/bazaar.html

REALLY FREE Market Wordle Art

Check out this "Wordle" art from a speech Kayt wrote to promo the Really FREE Market event - Saturday August 14th in the Nenana Parking lot across from the Patty Center at UAF.

See http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2284014/Really_FREE_Market_Fairbanks_Aug_14%2C_2010 and http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2284321/Really_FREE_Market for a larger versions of these Wordle artforms.

Make your own WordClouds FREE at http://wordle.net/

"Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends."
See the post below for MORE details on the Really FREE Market.