July 2022

IUWIT Insights

Published on July 7, 2022

Welcome to IUWIT Insights, where you’ll find insights about the latest and greatest events, interviews, and stories involving women in tech across IU’s 8 campuses and beyond. This newsletter is distributed by IU Women in Technology (IUWIT), the staff affiliate of the IU Center of Excellence for Women & Technology.

We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Events & Opportunities for IU Staff

Care.com Webinar: The Kids are NOT All Right

July 12 2022 | 12 pm EST | Virtual

When schools finally fully re-opened, there was a presumed return to normalcy, to things being OK. But our kids are not OK. Parents of teens and college kids, this webinar is specifically for you.

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Candid Conversations for Caregivers - July

July 15 2022 | 1 pm EST | Virtual

This casual, virtual meeting will give caregivers of any kind a chance to informally gather and discuss topics around juggling caregiving while working in a safe environment.

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BTAA WIT Coffee Catch-Up: Speed Networking

July 20, 2022 | 10 am EST | Virtual

Join IT staff from Big Ten Universities in a monthly discussion of various topics. The topic for July is Speed Networking and will be hosted by Amanda Thorton, UW Madison. 

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Work Culture: How We Build and Influence It

July 27, 2022 | 1pm EST | Virtual

This  ITLC-sponsored session will will focus on work culture. Join this discussion to  look at how to define work culture, what it looks like in our respective teams, and how we can improve it. 

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Women of IU Conference

Aug 2, 2022 | 12:30 - 4:30 pm EST | Madam Walker Legacy Center, Indianapolis

The Women of IU Conference offers members of the Indiana University community an opportunity to both learn and network and to celebrate women.

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BTAA WIT Coffee Catch-Up: Women's Equality Day Discussion

Aug 17, 2022 | 10 am EST | Virtual

Join IT staff from Big Ten Universities in a monthly discussion of various topics. The topic for August is Women’s Equality Day Discussion.

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Candid Conversations for Caregivers - August

Aug 24, 2022 | 10 am | Virtual

This casual, virtual meeting will give caregivers of any kind a chance to informally gather and discuss topics around juggling caregiving while working in a safe environment.

Register

IUWIT Leadership Team Updates

New Chair: Renee Petrina

As of July 1, Renee Petrina is the new Chair of IUWIT's Leadership Team. Renee is the Manager of Core Campus Priorities, eLearning Design & Services with UITS. Thank you to our outgoing chair Melanie Ebdon for her years of service!

New Member: Leah Mullins

IUWIT is pleased that Leah Mullins has joined the Leadership Team! Leah is an IT Project Management Specialist with IU Expand. Welcome Leah!

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We need YOUR input!

This is YOUR newsletter. Please tell us what you want to see here! Contact our IUWIT Liaison Jenny Hertel at jlb3@iu.edu with any relevant interviews, stories, or events focusing on women in tech at IU specifically.