October 2, 2007

WIEP News and Events

Fresh Face in the MEP/WIEP Resource Center
Among the fresh new faces you are seeing this semester in the center, take a minute to meet Cindy Cabrales.  She is the Program Coordinator for MEP and WIEP and will be specializing in Retention and Student Support.  Her new office is 113D, stop by and say hello!

2007 MEP/WIEP Leadership Conference
A special Lockheed Martin Leadership Conference for WIEP & MEP CU students will be offered on Friday & Saturday, October 12 &13, 2007.  This is a fun and rewarding experience that will help you develop your leadership, communication and professional skills.  YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND & WELCOME TO BRING ANY FRIENDS! Please review the attached agenda and student registration form.  Interested students must register by THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th.  Space is limited so registrations will be accepted on a first come – first serve basis.

Wanted! New Members of a Rewarding Exercise Group
Like to exercise? Do you have Monday's free from 12:30-1:30pm? If so, participate in weekly workouts 
for all skill levels with a former Olympic skier. Focusing on core-strength, enjoy the outdoors every 
Monday afternoon using outdoor elements (rocks, parking lots, soccer field, bike racks, rock ledges, 
steps, etc.) as your gym! Class meets in all weather. Cost: $22 per session (1 session = 4 consecutive
weeks; paid in advance): Dates: October 8-October 29. If interested, please email 
Janet.Yowell@colorado.edu. Class meets in front of the ITLL at 12:30pm every Monday. You must 
pre-register for the class.

WIEP Departmental Lunch
Thursday, October 11th
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Eaton Conf Room
Attention all female Civil, Environmental, Architectural, and Open Option Engineering students.  Network with new people, female faculty, students, and staff in your major.  Also, sign-up for outreach and volunteer opportunities.  Please sign-in when you come!

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College/Campus Opportunities

Winning at Math Power Hours all this week!
Don't fall behind and get stressed right before your big test.  Learn how to manage math anxiety, master problem solving, success strategies, and test taking skills.  Check out the schedule for the workshops around the WIEP resource center and at www.Colorado.edu/sasc/math/wedwork!  All of these workshops serve pizza for dinner too.

Women's Manufacturing Workshops
For only $10 you can choose one of three dates to learn about machining tools and how to operate three machines from female instructors.  These skills will be useful in both your educational work and future internships.  Sign-up on the clipboard in ITLL 1B40.  There are still two workshops coming up on Saturday, October 6th from 10a.m until 5p.m., or Saturday, October 13th from 10a.m. until 5p.m.  Snacks and lunch/dinner will be provided.

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Outreach/Volunteering

Girl Scout Badge Days
Saturday, October 6th
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Help the Brownies earn an important badge in the math and science fields.  You will be guiding the girls through activities that will help earn them a badge.  A rewarding experience and a great way to get involved in the community.  Please e-mail Annie Stevens at cugirlscouts@hotmail.com to sign-up.

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Career Services

Attend the...
Multicultural Career Fair
Monday, October 8th
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring your Student ID!
This event is designed for employers recruiting for diversity.  This is a great opportunity for you to give the employer another look at your skills!  The Multicultural Engineering fair precedes the Fall Career Fair but promotes the same opportunities.

Fall Career Fair
Tuesday, October 9th
1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Coors Event Center
Bring your student ID!
All employers will be offering internships or career opportunities. This is your chance to find the job or internship you’ve been looking for! Don't miss out on GREAT opportunities! Bring resumes, look sharp, and be prepared.
Go to: http://careerservices.colorado.edu and click on Career and Internship Fairs for more information, including a list of employers attending the fair.
Get Career Fair Tips at: http://careerservices.colorado.edu/CommonFiles/PDF/fairTips.pdf   

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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10/3
Career Fair Prep with
Lockheed Martin
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
ECCR 200

10/4
Career Bound: Liz Ryan
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Benson 180

10/8
Multicultural Career Fair
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Coors Event Center

10/8
Agilent Technologies Panel
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ECCR 1B40

10/9
Fall Career Fair
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coors Event Center

10/11
CVEN/EVEN/AREN/OPEN
Luncheon
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Eaton Conf Rooms

10/12 - 10/13
Leadership Conference
Lockheed Martin