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Questions about resources and services for women should be directed to Renee Wells at
(906) 487-2920 or at rrwells@mtu.edu.
Student Organizations
Society of Intellectual Sisters
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Society of Intellectual Sisters was founded on Michigan Tech's campus on November of 1991 by 22 women who were in search of a sisterhood that would last throughout their college years and beyond and allow them to serve their immediate community to provide a better environment for everyone. Twenty years later SIS is still present on campus promoting sisterhood, academic excellence, diversity, and above all serving the community. Members of SIS focus on learning about and supporting the various cultures and people at Michigan Tech and in the local community. SIS is also dedicated to improving the local Keweenaw community by participating in numerous community service activities during the year.
Society of Women Engineers
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) works to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
Women's Leadership Council
The Women's Leadership Council (WLC) provides an opportunity for Michigan Tech women to cultivate leadership skills by serving on a committee to help plan, develop, and implement programs and events for women.
Annual Events
- Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)
- Women's History Month (March)
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April)
Programs and Initiatives
The Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP)® is a mentoring program that pairs Michigan Tech female undergraduates with middle school girls from the local community. Utilizing both one-on-one and large group activities, the mentoring program focuses on promoting leadership skills by helping the girls develop competence, autonomy, and connections with each other. 2012-2013 YWLP® applications are due on Friday, February 3, 2012. To apply for the Program, please download and complete the online application form.
The Women's Programming Committee hosts monthly screenings as part of the Women's Film Series. For a list of upcoming films, see the Upcoming Events below.
The Women's Programming Committee administers the Women's Travel Fund which provides financial assistance to female undergraduates planning to attend a conference in one of the following three areas: feminism/women’s studies, leadership development, or the student’s field of academic study. For the 2011-2012 academic year, students can request up to $150 from the Women’s Travel Fund. Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To submit a request for funding, please download and complete the online application form.
The Women's Programming Committee hosts ribbon campaigns during October and April. Faculty and staff are asked to post ribbons on their office doors during these months to help raise awareness about the risks college women face for dating and domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Love Your Body Action Team of the Women's Leadership Council offers women's fitness courses in partnership with the Michigan Tech Athletics Department. Discount courses open only to enrolled female students are offered each semester. For info about current or upcoming courses, email wlc-l@mtu.edu.
Upcoming Events
(To view the Women's Programming events in calendar format, click here.)
- The Pregnant and Parenting Students Network is a new group on Michigan Tech's Campus. Their goal is to provide a family friendly, safe, and supportive space for pregnant and parenting students to connect with each other. They hope to address the many concerns and challenges of parenting while attending University in order to support each other and create change on campus. The group is open to all pregnant and parenting graduate and undergraduate students. All meetings are free and have space for kids to play safely while the adults connect. Spouses, partners, and significant others are also welcome even if they are not students. Their kickoff event is Tuesday, January 17 at 6pm in the Daniell Heights Community Room.
- The Society of Intellectual Sisters will host an information session on Friday, January 20 at 8 PM in the WADS Cherry Room.
- The Women's Film Series screening of Killing Us Softly 3 and The Strength to Resist: Media's Impact on Women & Girls will be held on Monday, January 30 at 7 PM in Fisher 139. Following the screening of the two short documentaries, Dr. Diane Shoos will facilitate a discussion of the films and answer questions from the audience. For more information about the films, click here.
- The Love Your Body Action Team of the Women's Leadership Council will offer Yoga for Fitness from January 16 - February 24.
- The deadline to submit Young Women Leaders Program® applications is Friday, February 3. For more info, check out the online application form.
- In prepartion for the Career Fair, on Monday, February 13 from 2-4 PM in MUB Ballroom A the Women's Programming Committee will host guest speaker Lori Hanson who will provide an assertiveness training workshop, "I've Got the Power." The workshop will target female students and cover strategies for successfully negotiating the job interview process and will include role-playing scenarios. Following the workshop, Hanson will meet with students from 4:00-5:30 PM for one-on-one consultations. To see the event flier, click here. To sign up for a one-on-one consultation, email Renee Wells at rrwells@mtu.edu.
- On Monday, February 13 from 7:00-8:30 PM in MUB Ballroom A, guest speaker Lori Hanson will give a presentation, "The Stress Survival Kit™ for College Students," about easy ways to reduce stress, improve your GPA, sleep better, have more energy, have better relationships, enjoy college and position yourself for success. To see the event flier, click here.
- On Tuesday, February 14 from 5:00-6:00 PM in the MUB Peninsula Room, guest speaker Rus Funk will provide a workshop for male students, "Men as Upstanders: Leadership Strategies Men Can Use to Help End Dating and Sexual Violence." To see the event flier, click here.
- On Tuesday, February 14 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Daniell Heights Community Room, the Pregnant and Parenting Students Network will host its monthly meeting. All meetings are free and have space for kids to play safely while the adults connect. Spouses, partners, and significant others are also welcome even if they are not students. (The network meets at 6 PM in the Daniell Heights Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month.)
- On Tuesday, February 14 from 7:00-8:30 PM in MUB Ballroom B, guest speaker Rus Funk will give a presentation for students, faculty, staff and community members about "Creating a Culture of Respect: Engaging Men in Efforts to End Dating and Sexual Violence." To see the event flier, click here.
- February 14 - March 1, the Women's Programming Committee will help host a white ribbon campaign to promote gender equality and end violence against women.
- On Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00-7:30 PM at CDI (Hamar House, building 13), the Center for Diversity and Inclusion will host a Corporate Reception. Come take advantage of this opportunituy to network with corporate recruiters. Business attire recommended.
- On Tuesday, February 21 from 7:00-9:00 PM in Fisher 130, the Society of Intellectual Sisters will host a bra-making workshop in preparation for the annual Bra Show. The Show, which is a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, features male students modeling hand-made bras in order to raise awareness about breast cancer. If you would like to make a bra for the event, please come to one of the two Bra Workshops. All bra-making supplies will be provided. (To see the workshop flier, click here.)
- The Women's Film Series screening of The Secret Life of Bees will be held on Monday, February 27 at 7 PM in Fisher 139.
- On Wednesday, February 29 from 7:00-9:00 PM in Fisher 133, the Society of Intellectual Sisters will host a bra-making workshop in preparation for the annual Bra Show. The Show, which is a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, features male students modeling hand-made bras in order to raise awareness about breast cancer. If you would like to make a bra for the event, please come to one of the two Bra Workshops. All bra-making supplies will be provided. (To see the workshop flier, click here.)
- March 1-March 30 is Women's History Month. The Women's Programming Committee will run an EDS slideshow on all the display monitors across campus. The slideshow will feature famous women from history and their accomplishments.
- On Tuesday, March 13 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Daniell Heights Community Room, the Pregnant and Parenting Students Network will host its monthly meeting. All meetings are free and have space for kids to play safely while the adults connect. Spouses, partners, and significant others are also welcome even if they are not students. (The network meets at 6 PM in the Daniell Heights Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month.)
- In preparation for the annual Bra Show, the Society of Intellectual Sisters will host a bra making workshop on Tuesday, March 13 from 7-9 PM.
- In preparation for the annual Bra Show, the Society of Intellectual Sisters will host a bra making workshop on Wednesday, March 14 from 7-9 PM.
- The Women's Film Series screening of Miss Representation will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 7 PM in Fisher 135.
- On Friday, March 16 at 7 PM in the DHH Ballroom, the Society of Intellectual Sisters will host their annual Bra Show. The Show, which is a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, features male students modeling hand-made bras in order to raise awareness about breast cancer. (To see the event flier, click here.)
- The Women's Film Series screening of America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 PM at the Rosza Performing Arts and Education Center.
- April 1-April 30 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Women's Programming Committee will host a teal ribbon campaign to promote sexual assault awareness. Look for the ribbons on the office doors of faculty and staff across campus.
- The Society of Intellectual Sisters will host its annual Bra Show on Friday, April 6 from 6-8 PM in the MUB Ballroom.
- The Women's Film Series screening of Training Rules will be held on Monday, April 9 at 7 PM in Fisher 135.
- On Tuesday, April 10 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Daniell Heights Community Room, the Pregnant and Parenting Students Network will host its monthly meeting. All meetings are free and have space for kids to play safely while the adults connect. Spouses, partners, and significant others are also welcome even if they are not students. (The network meets at 6 PM in the Daniell Heights Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month.)
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