Geosciences Scholarship Opportunity

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Are you, or is someone you know pursuing a Master's or a Doctorate degree in one of the geosciences? If so, here is a scholarship opportunity to consider!

The American Geosciences Institute is currently accepting applications for the new Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. Applications are open to all women pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in the geosciences. The successful applicant will be a thesis-based, full time student and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship is solely merit-based and applicants will be evaluated on their probability of successfully completing a geoscience graduate program and transitioning into the geoscience profession following graduation.

Interested in applying? Visit: www.agiweb.org/scholarships/wallace/apply.html

Application deadline is January 6th, 2014. The successful applicant for the 2014-2015 Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship will be informed on February 7th and must formally accept the award by February 11th, 2014.

B-word Dialogues - Thurs Dec 5th 1PM

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The B-word Dialogues has been rescheduled!

Winter storms and power outages couldn't silence this dialogue!

Come to Wood Center C/D Thursday December 5th @ 1pm for

The B-word Dialogues 

Students from Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, and additional disciplines will bring what they are learning in their classes to this discussion about whether words like bitch and pussy have been or can be claimed, reclaimed and/or re-purposed; whether such words are appropriate to use in any context; whether there are parameters around when, by, and with whom such words can be used.

Join the dialogue as students bring these questions and more to the Conference Room C/D upstairs in the Wood Center Thur Dec 5th at 1pm.

Gift Drive - Help us fill this MegaContainer!

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The Holiday GIFT DRIVE is ON! Stop by the Women's Center, 112 Eielson Building, UAF, now through December 20th with unwrapped gifts to help us fill this humongous box with donations for the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living. * Bring gifts that are new or very lightly used. Toys, hygiene items, household items, diapers, electronics, anything really (these are families who had to leave their homes, sometimes with only the clothes on their backs, so anything is helpful!) Gift cards are also greatly appreciated! * All gifts need to be UNwrapped. (IAC needs to see the items so that the gifts can go to those who most need them.) Help us, and the fine student organizations sponsoring this gift drive fill this box to overflowing!

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Join us for a film screening followed by a discussion with Dr. Chris Coffman for the Transgender Day of Remembrance

Date: Wednesday, November 20th 

Time:  7:00 PM 

Place: Room 202 in Reichardt Building

Traciana Graves - Say Something Beautiful - RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov 15th 3:30 PM

Say Something Beautiful: 
Building a Strong Campus Community

featuring speaker, singer, author Traciana Graves

has been RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov 15th @ 3:30 pm

this event will be held in the Wood Center Ballroom

"With only a few words, using your unique voice, you hold the power to change the world" - Traciana Graves -

This highly engaging, action-packed presentation tackles the key issues facing campuses today, such as the unique challenges colleges face in creating a safe campus environment that appreciates, respects and encompasses all demographics. During this multi-media event students and faculty will have the opportunity to share their voices, experiences and talents. This SPEAK OUT is designed to bring  the UAF community together to experience the power we have to BE THE CHANGE.  Come and experience first hand, the power of SPEAKING OUT! This presentation is guaranteed to ignite civility, engagement, and social justice initiatives at UAF and in the community. 

 

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B-word Dialogues POSTPONED to a not yet determined date

Our B-word dialogues event scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14th has been POSTPONED to a not yet determined date due to the weather conditions in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas.

Stay tuned for the reschedule date, time & place

Students from Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, and additional disciplines will bring what they are learning in their classes to this discussion about whether words like bitch and pussy have been or can be claimed, reclaimed and/or re-purposed; whether such words are appropriate to use in any context; whether there are parameters around when, by, and with whom such words can be used. 

Join the dialogue as students bring these questions and more to the Multi-Level Lounge in the Wood Center.

 

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NAMI of Fairbanks Scholarships - Application Deadline December 2

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The purpose of NAMI of Fairbanks Scholarships is to provide scholarships to part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students in any field of study at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. First preference shall be given to those who have been treated for a serious mental illness. The scholarship will also be open to other students in any field of study who are interested in education, advocacy and removal of stigma regarding mental illness, particularly those majoring in the disciplines of counseling, psychology, social work or similar fields and who intend to serve the mentally ill.  Students from rural campuses are also eligible to apply. There are two $500 scholarships for spring 2014.

The deadline for application is December 2, 2013

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Soroptimist International of Fairbanks Scholarship

The deadline to apply for the Soroptimist International of Fairbanks Scholarship is December 1st. Eligible applicants are women who: 

• provide the primary financial support for their dependents (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents)
• demonstrate financial need
• have been accepted to or enrolled in a vocational/skills training program of an undergraduate degree program
• are motivated to achieve their educational and career goals
• reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries or territories
• have not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award; and are not a Soroptimist member, employee of Soroptimist or immediate family of either.

The application is available here  http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html

For the Fairbanks area, send your filled out application to:

Soroptimist International of Fairbanks

PO Box 70074

Fairbanks, Alaska  99707

or email completed applications to slcamarata@hotmail.com

contact 374-0253 for questions and leave a message and call back number

Gender Justice Week - Nov 13, 14, and 15th

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Join us for Gender Justice Week at UAF  
November 13th, 14th, and 15th

Sponsored by the UAF Women's Center, 
Women's & Gender Studies, and the Concert Board

*Scroll down for more details and posters for each individual event*

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First up will be a screening of the documentary film 

Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

Wednesday, Nov 13th 7:00 PM

@ Wood Center Ballroom

News of incarcerated Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has flooded social media outlets in the past few weeks. Come to Wednesday night's screening to learn more about Pussy Riot members', music, activism, arrest, trial, and incarceration.

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Thursday, Nov 14th 1:00 PM

The B- word Dialogues

@ Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge

Students from Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, and additional disciplines will bring what they are learning in their classes to this discussion about whether words like bitch and pussy have been or can be claimed, reclaimed and/or re-purposed; whether such words are appropriate to use in any context; whether there are parameters around when, by, and with whom such words can be used. 

Join the dialogue as students bring these questions and more to the Multi-Level Lounge in the Wood Center.

 

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Say Something Beautiful: 
Building a Strong Campus Community

featuring speaker, singer, author Traciana Graves

Thursday, Nov 14th 6:00 PM

@ Wood Center Ballroom

"With only a few words, using your unique voice, you hold the power to change the world" - Traciana Graves -

This highly engaging, action-packed presentation tackles the key issues facing campuses today, such as the unique challenges colleges face in creating a safe campus environment that appreciates, respects and encompasses all demographics. During this multi-media event students and faculty will have the opportunity to share their voices, experiences and talents. This SPEAK OUT is designed to bring  the UAF community together to experience the power we have to BE THE CHANGE.  Come and experience first hand, the power of SPEAKING OUT! This presentation is guaranteed to ignite civility, engagement, and social justice initiatives at UAF and in the community. 

 

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Don’t Call Me a B-: Empowerment + Civility Every Day of Every Month

featuring Traciana Graves

Friday, November 15th, 7:00 pm

@ Wood Center Ballroom

Interactive opportunity for all who are committed to social justice & advocacy to explore tools for creating equity on campus, & in the world.

Using song, storytelling, and multimedia activities, Traciana underscores why the month of March is dedicated to unsung heroines who used their voices to create a more tolerant, equitable society all. Together, we will explore how we all can benefit from, and continue the work of sung & unsung visionaries, 

 every day of every month. No need to wait until March!

 

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Nickel and Dimed Theatre Production Dialogue

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You are invited to attend a FREE panel discussion about UAF Theatre and Film's presentation of Nickel and Dimed. 

Who are the "working poor" in Fairbanks?

What effect does the minimum wage have on my life?

Why should I care about what wages other people are paid?

Come to the Lee H. Salisbury Theatre

Sunday, October 27th at 4pm

to "talk-back" with the following professionals:

Sociology Professor - Sine Anahita 

Academic Advisor - Dana Kinzy

Director of the Food Bank - Sam Kirstien

Psychology Professor - Cecile Lardon

School of Management Professor - Wendy Tisland

and other members of the audience

(you do not have to attend the show to Join the Dialogue!)

If you are coming to the show, it starts at 2:00pm

Join us for "In Her Shoes" simulation

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The Honors Student Advisory Council is collaborating with with UAF Women's Center and the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living to bring 

"In Her Shoes" to UAF.

*In Her Shoes* Simulation

Tuesday, October 29th * 5:30-7:00 pm

Honors House * 520 Copper Lane * UAF Campus

Please join us for this

scintillating simulation which promises to:

 

• Increase awareness of the struggles faced by those who suffer harassment and abuse

• Illustrate that partner, domestic, and gendered violence are community tragedies and not private problems

• Show how we ALL have a role in the movement to end gendered violence

• Encourage all of us to think creatively about the ways we can work to end partner, domestic, and gendered violence

 

RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/207222236124261/ to ensure  sufficient materials for all attendees!