Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and building connections among female graduate students at Northwestern? Join the GWAN executive board to help turn your ideas into action and contribute to our fun and vibrant community!

Dear GWAN community, GWAN stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement’s fight for justice and the protests against police brutality. The historical, systematic legacy of racism has taken the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many others.

Virtual Yoga with GradSWE + GWAN In order to help all of us stay active and connected during this difficult time, GradSWE and GWAN are planning on doing a virtual exercise social: Yoga!

Looking for a way to channel your inner chef? Come cook for a cause!

Celebrating 150 Years of Women at Northwestern, GWAN is now accepting abstracts for their first-ever Women in Research Symposium (WRS)! Abstract submissions will be accepted until February 14th.

All are invited to join GWAN for Breakfast to welcome the 2018-2019 school year!

In celebration of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month (May) and Women’s Health Week (May 13-19), Graduate Women Across Northwestern is hosting a series of fun Health & Fitness events throughout the month of May! From breakfasts to fitness classes, join GWAN for a healthy spring! For event details and sign ups see: https://sites.northwestern.edu/gwan/events-programs/health-fitness-events-may-2018/

NUPF would like to invite you to a special event that focuses on addressing inequalities facing women in STEM and academia, building a community to promote gender equity, and identifying solutions for the prioritization of work and lifestyle. This event is for everyone, students, postdocs, staff and faculty from Northwestern and other institutions whatever your gender identity is!

GWAN is seeking individuals interested in volunteering at this event. Volunteering duties include: working at the registration table and the GWAN information booth, escorting speakers, running microphones during panels and other duties. This is a wonderful networking opportunity as well as a great way to attend without paying the registration. 🙂

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