ATTENTION Women and Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers

Please Spread the Word

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ATTENTION Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers: Between 1981 and 2000, certain groups of Americans were discriminated against by some USDA offices around the country when they applied for agricultural/farm loans. It is Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's goal to right those wrongs, turn the page, and move forward. 

The United States Government has established a Claims Process to make available up to $1.33 billion or more to farmers who alleged discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) based on being female, or based on being Hispanic, in making or servicing farm loans during certain periods between 1981 and 2000. If you qualify and submit a timely claim, you could receive an award of up to $50,000 or up to $250,000 in cash, depending on the evidence that you submit. USDA will also provide a total of up to $160 million in debt relief to successful Claimants who currently owe USDA money for eligible farm loans. Successful Claimants may also receive an additional amount, equal to 25% of the combined cash award plus the principal amount of debt relief, to help pay federal taxes that may be owed.  

The new claims process, which is entirely voluntary, is an important step towards correcting the wrongs of the past and strengthening the USDA for the future. 

If you, or anyone you know may qualify for this process, please apply and spread the word. The USDA hopes to reach everyone who may have been impacted. For further information and to file a claim through the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process visit 

https://www.farmerclaims.gov 

Those Eligible Must File Claims No Later Than 
March 25, 2013

Read Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s News release at: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2012/09/0309.xml.

Circle of 6 Presentation

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WHAT: Circle of 6 Presentation

WHEN:Tuesday November 27th at 1PM

WHERE: UAF Alumni Lounge, Constitution Hall

Circle of 6 is more than a safety application; it’s a community and a state of mind. It fosters the formation of groups based on trust, and it connects users with organizations who have made violence prevention their mission. We hope that the app becomes a vehicle for a social movement that champions safe and healthy relationships.

Circle of 6 lets you choose six trusted friends to add to your circle. If you get into an uncomfortable or risky situation, use Circle of 6 to automatically send your circle a pre-programmed SMS alert message, with your exact location. It’s quick. It’s discreet. Two taps on your iPhone is all it takes. 

Join us on Tuesday, November 27th at 1pm in the Alumni Lounge to learn more about this useful app. 

For more information please visit:
www.circleof6app.com

CSW Brown Bag Lunch Discussion

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Another chance to explore the complex topic of 

Navigating Difference @ UAF 

Tuesday, November 20th 1-2 pm

in the Women's Center, 112 Eielson Building, UAF 

OR ONLINE @ the Women's Center LIVE Online  

Faculty who are "different" - women, ethnic minority, disabled, older, younger, non-US citizen, and/or LGBT- must navigate an environment that is often filled with barriers. Please join us for continued discussion on this topic. 

All faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you can't make it in person, join us via computer at the following URL. Enter as a Guest, provide an email address and name.

You will get the best sound using earphones or a headset.

https://elive.uaf.edu/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1233801250389

Exciting Courses in Women's and Gender Studies

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The Women's and Gender Studies Department is offering SEVEN exciting courses this spring. Courses include: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies, Sociology of Gender, Human Sexualities Across Cultures, Psychology of Women Across Cultures, Northern Masculinities and Women in Science. Sign up for these exciting classes before spaces fill up. For more information on these courses, please contact the instructor.

Looking for a course "from a distance?" This new course on Women in Science might fit your needs perfectly.

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Fall Job and Internship Fair

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UAF Career Services will be holding their Fall Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, November 14th. The event will be held from 10am until 4pm in the Wood Center. Come meet with representatives from companies such as Wells Fargo, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Design Alaska and hear about exciting career opportunities.

Graduating to a Pay Gap

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For women it's not just about getting a job – one of the big election issues – it's about getting fair and honest pay. AAUW's new research report finds that, just one year after college graduation, women are already earning less than their male peers. One immediate effect of the pay gap – female college graduates pay a bigger chunk of their paychecks to student loan debt than male college graduates, which means that women have less to live on.
 
The UAF Women's Center will be hosting a watch party for AAUW's Graduating to a Pay Gap research discussion panel. This panel will take place on Thursday, November 16th at 11:30am in the UAF Women's Center.

Please visit http://www.aauw.org/GraduatetoaPayGap/WatchParty.cfm for more details.

AAUW: Presentation on Afghanistan Sat. 11/10

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Afghanistan - For Better or Worse

When: Saturday, Nov. 10th

Where: Noel Wien Library Auditorium

Time: 10:30 am

Sponsored by: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fairbanks Branch



AAUW Scholarships for Grad Students & Postdoc Scholars

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Awards Scholarships to women doctoral candidates or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions

2013-2014 Academic Year
Dissertation Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship: $30,000
Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant: $6,000
Application deadline: November 15, 2012


AAUW American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence; the quality and originality of project design; and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. 

For further information and to apply visit:


http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/american.cfm 

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Head up to the Diversity & Equal Opportunity (D&EO) Ribbon Cutting

@ Nordic House 739 Columbia Circle, UAF Campus
Friday, November 2nd, 2012 @ Noon

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a map from Central Campus to Nordic House, or visit

http://www.uaf.edu/campusmap/buildings/nordic-house 

to create a GoogleMap with directions from other locations

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UWA Holiday Bazaar Nov 3 & 4

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The University Women's Association (UWA) is hosting the 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar November 3rd and 4th from 10 am to 4 pm in the Wood Center on UAF campus. 

Admission is free!

The Holiday Bazaar provides a retail outlet for area craftspeople to sell their locally made, hand-crafted items and/or artistic creations, and for the Fairbanks and surrounding communities to support our local craftspeople while purchasing superb items and gifts for the holiday season.

Proceeds from the UWA Holiday Bazaar help to fund scholarships for women at UAF

Free admission 

Many new vendors each day

Free shuttle from Taku lot (off Farmer's Loop)

Free LIVE Music!

Door Prizes on Sunday!

Join us Saturday, Nov. 3rd and Sunday Nov. 4th 

from 10 am to 4 pm in the Wood Center @ UAF.  

SoC Club Navigating Difference Discussion Oct 25

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The Students of Change (SoC) Club is hosted a discussion on *Students Navigating Difference* Thursday, October 25th, from 1:00-2:00pm in the UAF Women's Center, 112 Eielson Building.

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Over 27 students, faculty, staff, and others packed the Women's Center for this lively discussion. The *Students Navigating Difference* event facilitated connecting and conversation, as well as a chance to share food, and brainstorm about strategies for navigating challenges. See the photo montage below for a "taste" of the event.

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Address from 2012 UAF Women Faculty Luncheon - Recording Available Here

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If you missed Visiting Scholar, Dr. Sharon Bird, at the CSW Women Faculty Luncheon Sept. 25th, 2012, or if you want to review Bird's address and PowerPoint presentation again, the recording of the lecture is available online at

 https://elive.uaf.edu/play_recording.html?recordingId=1233801250389_1348598503924 

You will need to provide an email address and a name to access this Elluminate Live recording. You will probably have to download a java file as well, to be able to "run" the recording. It might take some time for the recording to open, depending on your internet speed.

The video window of Dr. Bird speaking in this Elluminate LIVE recording is not of highest quality. :-( The PowerPoint slides show up well and the sound is good, however :-) You can move the video window, or even close the video window if you choose. We have a close-up high quality video which we will integrate with the PowerPoint slides as soon as we can - the link to the enhanced version will be provided as soon as possible. Check back often :-) 

In the meantime, ENJOY!

Ally Week @ UAF Happening NOW

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Ally Week @ UAF (Oct. 15 - 20) continues with a Friday 10/19 Allies Gathering at the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge @ 5:15 pm. Come to be appreciated if you are an ally, and to appreciate allies!

Saturday, October 20th at 9:30 pm (for the 21+ crowd) The Pub @ UAF is the venue for the Campus Couture Benefit Show & Ally Wall. Rousing close for the Ally Week Activities!

Ally Week @ UAF is sponsored by the Student Activities Office and the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club

Ally Week @ UAF

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Join us for the week long (October 15-20) events here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, focusing on bringing awareness to LGBT issues, and thanking all the allies that support the LGBT community.

Monday: Speaker Pete Pinney followed by Open Mic 

Tuesday: Bake Sale and How and Why to be an Ally

Wednesday: GSA Movie & Popcorn 

Thursday: Safe Space Training & Ally info table

Friday: Allies Gathering

Saturday: Campus Couture Benefit Show and Ally Wall

Ally Week @ UAF is sponsored by the Student Activities Office and the UAF Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club

For links to National Ally Week info visit http://www.allyweek.org

Conference travel $$ for UAF WGS students!

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UAF WGS minors can get $500 for travel to a professional academic conference!

• For participation in a professional academic conference, performance, exhibit, or other scholarly activity related to women and gender
• Student must be a declared UAF WGS minor 
• Student must be currently enrolled in a UAF WGS class or successfully completed at least 3 WGS credits, including cross-listed classes 

Application deadline November 15, 2012

Got questions? Ask your WGS faculty advisor or Dr. Sine Anahita

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil & Art Show

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The Fairbanks Disability Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.) invites you to join in for a First Friday Art Show and theirAnnual Candlelight Vigil to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence. Candles, finger foods and hot cocoa will be provided!

The Art Show and Vigil will be held at Space for Movement (410 2nd Avenue,  Fairbanks, AK) on Friday, October 5th from 5:00-8:00pm. The candlelight vigil and walk over to Golden Heart Park will be at 6:00 pm.
 



Soroptimist Scholarship - APPLY NOW

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Need $$$ to complete your education, or do you know of a woman who does?

 

The Soroptimist organization has been helping women the world over reclaim their dreams through the Women's Opportunity Awards program. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional skills, training, and education.

 

You are eligible to apply if you are:

• a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents
• attending a vocational skills training program or an undergraduate degree program
• have financial need

APPLY for these $$$! $1,000 is available for one recipient here in Fairbanks for 2013. Last year these $$$ went unawarded...No one applied!
Apply now, this $1,000 COULD BE YOURS! The application deadline is December 15, 2012.

 

For more information and/or application details, email sifairbanks@gmail.com  phone 907-456-3878 or snailmail: Soroptimist International of Fairbanks * PO Box 70074, Fairbanks, AK 99707. 

 

 

 

Stress Management Workshop * Tuesday evenings in Oct.

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Experiencing stress? Here is the workshop for you!

 

Stress Management

Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7:00pm

Alumni Lounge, Constitution Hall, UAF

Oct. 9, 16, 23, & 30

Navigating Difference CSW Discussion @ the Women's Center Tuesday, Oct. 2nd



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Faculty who are "different" -- women, ethnic minority, disabled, older, younger, non-US citizen, and/or LGBT -- must navigate a different, often barrier-filled environment. Join us @ the Women's Center Tuesday, October 2nd, 1 to 2 pm for a discussion about Navigating Difference.

All faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you can't make it in person, join us through your computer at the following URL. Enter as a Guest, provide an email address and name.

You will get the best sound using earphones or a headset.

https://elive.uaf.edu/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1233801250389

Winter Warm Up REALLY FREE MARKET for Students Saturday, Oct 6th

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Winter is on the way! Winter Warm-Up HAPPENS Saturday, October 6th. 

You can be part of this Really FREE Market Tradition. October 6th's FREE stuff is especially intended for students. Volunteer to help out. Your help is needed and will be greatly appreciated. Email lmanderson@alaska.edu right away to offer your help. Find out how easy it is to volunteer a little time, and/or items you may no longer need, to students who will put the items to good use!

EVERYONE Drop Off Donations 9 am to 11 am

STUDENTS Pick up FREE Stuff 11 am to 1 pm