Volunteer at the Orpheum Museum!

The Orpheum Museum and the University of Illinois are teaming up for the Girls Do Science Club (GDSC).  Volunteers are needed to help 1st-5th grade girls with a programming project.  This project is very simple, and volunteers only need to have a tiny bit of programming experience. 

GDSC events will be held on:
February 20th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
February 27th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
March 5th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
March 12th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30

(Dates may change, but will always be held on Mondays)

If you're interested in helping girls learn programming, please email ChicTech.WCS@gmail.com to sign up or request more information.

I-WIN: Illinois Women in Non-Traditional Fields Program

I-WIN: Illinois Women In Non-Traditional Fields Program

Wanted: Women students who are enrolled in non-traditional fields of study (such as aviation, engineering, computer science, chemistry, mathematics, physics). To video journal about times they have faced difficulties and obstacles because of their chosen field. This academic year long project will culminate with an awards program and reception showcasing the films of the participants.

Sponsored by: Women’s Resources Center; 703 S. Wright St., Champaign

Contact:  Call us at 217.333.3137 or email us at womenscenter@illinois.edu.

Criteria for Participation: Undergraduate or graduate students; female; in a non-traditional field of study (Engineering, Math and Sciences).

How to apply: Fill out the attached application and return it as an attachment to womenscenter@illinois.edu by 11.1.10.  That’s all there is to it!!  For more information go to www.go.illinois.edu/WRC !

Be a Women's Resource Center Panelist!

The University of Illinois Women's Resources Center is putting together a panel discussion as part of our noontime Dish It Up Lunch on Us (lunch and lecture) Series on December 6th entitled "The Only Girl in the Room," Women in Underrepresented Fields. We're looking for FOUR interested women in either math, engineering, physics, business, economics, art or another field where women enroll at a lower rate.

Our hopes are that the panel of women will be able to reflect upon their experiences. We hope to ask questions including, but not limited to:

• Are you one of the the only woman in your class? If so, what is it like to be one of the only women in your class? Does it create any obstacles? Are there benefits?
• How do you feel society can work to promote now-male-dominated fields of study for women?
• Are there benefits to women getting more involved in these fields?

We're writing because we're interested in knowing if you're interested in being a panelist! Or, if you know someone who you'd like to recommend! Please forward this e-mail to students who you think could be interested! 

Those interested in participating should fill out the attached form and e-mail it to rstorm2@illinois.edu or drop it off to Rachel Storm at the WRC no later than November 15th by 5pm. If e-mailing, please put "Only Girl in the Room Panelist Application" in the subject line.

Thank you!