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SEAS Weekly 9/24/07

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In SEAS Weekly THIS WEEK

-Walk-In Advising Hours

-Student Organiztion Introductory Sessions

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HIGHLIGHTS

-Join MentorNet!

-Drop Period Ends: Friday, October 12, 2007

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Walk-in Advising Hours

Walk-In Advising during the Academic Year are as follows:

Office of Academic Programs

111 Towne Building

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Thursday (except University holidays)

Engineering Events

Monday, September 24, 2007

6-8pm

WICS (Women In Computer Science) Bubble Tea Social for New and Returning Members

Location: Bubble House on 34th & Sansom

Women in Computer Science (WICS) is a student run organization whose mission is to create a sense of community between the women in Computer Science and Digital Media Design.  We aim to support and promote women in computer science by raising awareness about the issues they face, fostering communication, and creating a sense of community.  We also try to help and encourage women to pursue a college degree and successful career in a computer related field.  If you are interested in joining WICS, come to our introductory meeting. We hope to see you there!
Thanks!
Brynn

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

6pm

Dining Philosophers First General Meeting

Location: Levine 315

The Dining Philosophers (Penn’s ACM chapter and computer science club) is holding the first meeting of the year. Come hear about events coming up this year, find out how to get involved on the Executive Board, and share your opinions about Computer Science at Penn! Of course, we’ll have free food for you. Come learn why we’re called the Dining Philosophers!

Anybody with an interest in Computer Science is invited to attend. Feel free to bring your friends from another major!

FRESHMEN and SOPHOMORES: This is a great chance to meet the board, find out what the club does, and learn how you can get involved. We definitely need some new board members! Questions? Feel free to email me at evansmf@wharton.upenn.edu

Matt Evans

President, Dining Philosophers

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

6pm

eMed (Society for Pre-Med Engineers) Introductory Meeting

Location: Towne 337

Please join eMed to d iscuss activities for the academic year and to elect new officers. We will be electing a freshmen and sophomore representative. All students are invited to attend and run for a position. Food will be served! E-mail kevinrak@seas.upenn.edu with any questions or to be added to the listserv.

Join MentorNet!

MentorNet is an e-networking program that pairs undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs in engineering and science fields with professionals in industry as mentors for one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships.  It was originally designed for and directed toward women; however, it is now open to all students.  The program provides "real world" information, encouragement and advice.  Nearly 100 Penn Engineering students participated in this program last year. 

Students can choose their own mentor.  Immediately after creating an individual profile with your specific preferences, you can view the available mentors and select one that matches your criteria.  If you prefer, you can request that MentorNet assign a mentor to you based on your profile. 

 
You can also participate in E-Forum, a web-based discussion group system designed to be a supportive and engaging place for members to discuss ideas and make connections.  These discussion groups are available to you whether or not you choose to sign up for a one-on-one e-mentoring relationship.

 
To learn more and/or sign up, please visit the MentorNet web site at http://www.mentornet.net

Eduardo D. Glandt, Dean

Susan S. Margulies, Professor of Bioengineering, MentorNet Campus Representative

Penn Events

Thursday, September 27, 2007

2:30-3:30pm

Informal Chat with Pulitzer Prize winning journalis Susan Faludi

Location: Penn Women's Center, 3643 Locust Walk

Thursday, September 27, 2007

5pm

Susan Faludi Book Talk "The Terro Dream: Fear and Fantasy in Post-9/11 America"

Location: College Hall, Room 200

This event is sponsored by The Penn Women's Center, The Women’s Studies Program and the Alice Paul Center. Complete details are list HERE.

Sunday, September 30, 2007

5:30pm

Asian Pacific American Heritage Week 2007, Asian Pacific Student Coalition and Pan-Asian American Community House present:
The producer and stars of FINISHING THE GAME and BETTER LUCK TOMORROW

Location: Huntsman Room 250

Join producer Julie Asato and actors Sung Kang (also in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift) and Roger Fan (also in Annapolis) in a discussion of Asian Americans in Hollywood and preview their new film, Finishing the Game.
Contact Linda Zhao ( lhzhao@wharton.upenn.edu) with any questions.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Noon-2pm

Penn Women's Center Open House

Location: Penn Women's Center, 3643 Locust Walk
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GOOD FOOD,
FUN EVENTS,
FABULOUS PEOPLE, 
SOULFUL SOUNDS
AND
DELICIOUS   FOOD
~~~please remember to RSVP ~~~
215-898-8611

Job Opportunity

Work Study Position

IT Support Assistant (Need: 1)

The Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business is looking for a responsible student who can assist staff with the general maintenance of the HISB student computer lab, software installation, website maintenance, file management, database development, and troubleshooting. Duties may also include work with departmental scanner, digital camera, presentations, and other duties as needed.  Qualifications:  Experience working with a variety of computer systems and supporting end-user computing in a networked environment. Requires troubleshooting skills with Windows, software (Microsoft Office, Adobe products), and email. Ability to present technical information clearly.
Wage Rate - $14.00

Please Contact Inge Herman, Executive Director, Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business

inge@wharton.upenn.edu

Other Opportunities

SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Scholarship

The Philadelphia Section of SWE is able to offer several $1,000 scholarships each year.  I know that it is early in the school year, but we would like to encourage as many students as possible to apply for our scholarships.  Application can be found below:

Application in PDF

Application in Word

Leadership Opportunity

*Are you lacking powerful leadership positions on your resume?
Do you want to get involved in student government, but don't know how?
Do you want to make changes concerning Penn Campus Life, Technology, or
Fraternity and Sorority Policies?
*
If you answered YES to any of these questions, apply for a University-Wide
Committee Seat by *Wednesday, October 3rd!
*
Every year, the Nominations and Elections Committee appoints undergraduates
like yourself to be INFLUENTIAL  liaisons between the administration and the
Penn student body. The descriptions of these specific committees can be
found below.

   - Trustee Student Life
   - Campus and Community Life
   - Facilities
   - SAS Quantitative Data
   - Faternity and Sorority Advisory Board
   - IT Advisory
   - IT Roundateble

If you are interested in serving on any of these committees fill out an
application, located on the bottom page of the NEC website link:
www.penn-nec.org

*Submit the completed application to the NEC office on Wednesday, October
3rd between 11 A.M. and 4 P.M. **Interviews will be conducted on Saturday,
October 6th.

*Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Brittany Stark
Ssbritta@sas.upenn.edu
Steven Friedman
Friedmsj@wharton.upenn.edu
Vice-Chairs for Nominations for the NEC

*Committee Descriptions*

I. Trustee Committees
*Committee on Student Life (1 Available Position)
*The Committee on Student Life is concerned with policy and planning for
support services affecting both graduate and undergraduate
students.  Specifically, but without limitation, its area of responsibility
includes on- and off-campus housing conditions, dining accommodations,
fraternities, student health care, student-run campus news media, other
university-sponsored or recognized extracurricular student activities,
security, financial aid, career planning and placement, student/trustee and
student/alumni relations, student government, and student judicial and
disciplinary systems.

II. University Council Committees
*Committee on Campus and Community Life (1 available position)*
(i)  shall have cognizance over the University's communications and public
relations activities in their various formats and media including
electronic, audio (the telephone system), video and printed copy, and it
shall monitor the University's internal communications, the operations of
the University Communications Office, communications to alumni, and the
interpretation of the University to its many constituencies;
(ii)  shall advise the Council on the relationship of the University to the
surrounding community and the relevant University policies, work to ensure
that the University develops and maintains a constructive relationship with
the community, and monitor pending real estate activities of concern to the
community;
(iii)  shall have cognizance of the conditions and rules of undergraduate
and graduate student life on campus, including 1) gathering and analyzing
information concerning student life and student affairs and making
recommendations to the Council; and 2) responding as appropriate to requests
from and reporting information and recommendations concerning student life
and student affairs to the vice provost for university life and other
appropriate administrative officers; and
(iv)  shall advise the president, the director of public safety, and the
administrators or directors of specific buildings, offices, or projects on
all matters concerning safety and security in the conduct of their
operations, including consideration and assessment of means to improve
safety and security on the campus.

*Committee on Facilities (2 available positions)*
The Committee on Facilities shall be responsible for keeping under review
the planning and operation by the University of its physical plant and all
services associated therewith, including transportation and parking.

III. School of Arts and Sciences Committees
*SAS Quantitative Data Analysis Requirement Committee: (1 available
position)
*The Quantitative Data Analysis Committee reviews existing courses for
inclusion in the list of courses that fulfill the quantitative skills
requirement. It also encourages appropriate departments to consider ways of
augmenting and modifying their offerings to provide greater emphasis on
quantitative material.  The Committee identifies and develops sources of
assistance for faculty and teaching assistants who wish to incorporate
analysis of quantitative data in their courses.

IV. Vice Provost of University Life Committees
*Fraternity/Sorority Advisory Board: (1 available position)*
This committee advises the Director of student life with regard to policies
toward fraternities and sororities. It advises on issues pertaining to the
Greek system such as pledge practices, chapter recognition, and disciplinary
procedures and it reviews charges levied against the organizations. Only
students who are not, nor have ever been in a fraternity or sorority here or
at any other university are eligible.  The Advisory Board meets 6 times a
year, typically in the late afternoon/early evening.

V. Innovative Technology
*IT Advisory Board: (1 available position)
*This committee deals with the enhancement of Penn's academic mission
through the innovative use of technology.  The Board is charged with
advising the Provost and the Executive Vice President on specific
initiatives and to assist in better integrative information technology
planning into overall academic planning.

*IT Roundtable: (1 available position)*
The focus of this Committee is information technology strategy. It is
comprised of senior technology officers from all 12 Schools and major
centers, along with faculty and student representatives. Its primary role is
as an orientation and communication vehicle for the community of IT
Directory. The Roundtable will discuss emerging technologies and the
possible applications and implications and will sponsor pilot projects to
experiment with and asses these technologies.