"WISE" Steps to Success Professional Development Event

Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: 5:30pm - 9pm
Where: Fenn Lounge, Residence Commons

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Description:

There's more to success than just passing your courses. There are a lot of skills to be learned outside of the classroom that greatly contribute to your future. And the earlier you start learning them, the earlier you can reach your goals.

Carleton's WISE, IEEE WIE, and Career Services have joined forces to give you the career building essentials and help you stand out. Whether you are actively looking for a job or not, this is an event you don't want to miss. This year we have also teamed up with local organization Dress for Success.

The event is free for Carleton's women in sciences and engineering, and will include a light dinner and dessert. You will hear from experts on networking, the importance of making a great first impression, dressing for success, confidence building, and negotiation skills. You will also have the opportunity to speak to mentors from academia and industry, to meet other students in your field, and to practice your skills.

There will be raffle prizes to be won! Tickets can be purchased at the event, all proceeds will be donated to Dress for Success.

The dress code is business casual. Please register through the myCareer website. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact WISE at wise@carleton.ca. Or WIE at wie@ieee.carleton.ca


Speakers

Faculty of Engineering Professor Moyra McDill will speak about her experiences as being the first woman to graduate from mechanical engineering.

Dress for Success Ottawa will help us make the best impression in interviews, and develop work place skills needed for effective networking. Dress for Success isn't just about clothes; their mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and the career development tools to help them thrive in work and life.

Finally, Andrew Moizer will help us develop confidence in negotiation skills, networking, etc.


How to Register

Log in to Carleton Central, and find myCareer. Click continue to be taken to the career site. You will see WISE Steps to Success in the list of upcoming events. If you find that it says you have to be logged in, close the window or tab with MyCareer and click through from Central again.

Free Yoga

Take this opportunity to relax before exams with our free yoga class! All experience levels are welcome.

December 6, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Combatives Room, Athletic Center

Please RSVP online.

Book Club: Women’s Encounters Across Ages

We are delighted to continue a Book Club co-organized by the three Carleton University societies WIE IEEE, WISE and WIL. Two speakers will present books donated to the WISE library by Dr. Frize (one of them she is the author of!). This will be followed by an informal discussion of each book.

Courtesy of WIE Ottawa, the first 15 people will receive a $5 coupon for consumables on site!

Date: Thursday, November 25th, 2010
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: The Tea Party café, 1-119 York St., www.theteapartycafe.com

Theme: Women’s encounters across ages with an ending on women in science and engineering from Dr. Frize’s view.

Speakers & Books:
Shilpi Dave- “The Chalice and the Blade”, Riane Eisler
Rosalyn Seeton- “The Bold and the Brave”, Monique Frize

Please RSVP as soon as possible at wie@ieee.carleton.ca, since there is limited seating of 20 people. No reading necessary, the books will be presented.

What to Expect in Grad School

Considering grad school? Want to get an idea of what to expect? Want to know how to get the best scholarships? Come out for an open discussion with our panel of experienced grad students on Tuesday, November 16 at 12 noon in HP 5115 and find out!

(Experienced grad students are also welcome to join the discussion.)

Bring your own lunch and enjoy coffee and tea on us.

What: "What to Expect in Grad School" panel discussion
When: Tuesday, November 16 at 12 noon
Where: HP 5115

No RSVP required.

Guest Speaker Prashant Shukle: Careers in the Geospatial World

Prashant is the Director General, Mapping Information Branch, Geomatics Canada, at Natural Resources Canada.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
6:00 pm
5115 HP (Herzberg Physics building, Carleton University)

Please RSVP here.


Abstract:

The highly successful GeoConnections program has led to the development of a strong base upon which Canada continues to build its Spatial Data Infrastructure. The CGDI is an on-line resource that improves the sharing, access and use of geospatial information. The success around the CGDI is attributed to the planning and foresight, as the development was viewed to be more than just the infrastructure itself. An SDI requires leadership, standards, data, policies and technology to support the infrastructure. These elements, when combined with strong commitment and partnerships from government, academia, industry and non-government organizations, result in a valued national asset that is well used and supports national initiatives. This presentation will trace the development of the CGDI to its current state, outline key success factors, lessons learned, and outline potential future directions for further development of the CGDI. It will also provide an opportunity for CU Wise members to consider career options in the geospatial industry.

CU-WISE Kick-Off Meet and Greet

Meet fellow CU-WISE members and enjoy some light food on us! We'll also bring our newest swag.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Oliver's Pub, First floor University Centre

Drop by anytime. Everyone welcome!

Please RSVP online.

IEEE-WIE Presents: Get Real - The Secret to Authentic Success

Monday September 27, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club - Clubhouse

Speaker: Patricia Lovett Reid, Senior VP at TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

Patricia Lovett-Reid, Senior Vice President of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., is one of Canada’s leading and respected authorities on personal finance. Patricia is the host of MoneyTalk, a national prime-time television program on personal finance, airing every Monday at 8:00 pm (ET) on Business News Network. As well, she is a regular market commentator for Business News Network, Canada AM, CTV NEWSNET and CP24.

Abstract: Patricia Lovett-Reid, Senior Vice President with TD Waterhouse shares real life stories of Canadian female role models, describing their struggles and successes as they seek and achieve their true goals in life. This motivational speech shows how money, lifestyle and happiness are all part of the same package–and is highly achievable for anyone looking for authentic success.

Please RSVP to by replying to, rsvp.tdevent@ieee.org to reserve your seat.

More info at: http://ottawa.ieee.ca/wie/events/2010/plovettreid.html