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TUESDAY September 16, 2008 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Career Development 2nd Floor, Elliott Hall RSVP on eRecruiting.	NEW YORK CARES TRAINING New York Cares is New York City's largest volunteer and community service organization. By attending this training, you'll be given a login and password to their database of opportunities to sign up for as many as you like. New York Cares's structure is uniquely fitted for college students and allows you to volunteer when your schedule permits. Check out their website at www.nycares.org!
WEDNESDAY September 24, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM James Room 4th Floor Barnard Hall FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.	LEADING FROM THE BENCH The Hon. Judith Kaye '58 in conversation with President Debora Spar; introduction by Anna Quindlen '74 Judith S. Kaye ’58 is the first woman to lead the judicial branch of the State of New York, which encompasses more than 1,200 judges in 363 courthouses across the state. Her tenure as Chief Judge has been marked by unprecedented reform and cutting-edge progress: she has, among her many accomplishments, created “model” courts for drug and domestic violence, opened new family courts and innovated existing family-court programs, and entirely revamped the jury system. Join Barnard President Debora Spar as she leads an evening of conversation with Judge Kaye on the topics of leadership, justice, child welfare reform, challenges for women in the law, and building a successful and groundbreaking career. Anna Quindlen ‘74, Chair of the Barnard Board of Trustees and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, to provide introductory remarks.
TUESDAY October 7, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM RSVP on eRecruiting.	FOCUS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NEW YORK CITY Domestic violence affects us all. From victims to volunteers; attorneys to clinicians, children to adults, domestic violence is an issue that any volunteer is likely to encounter during her work in New York City. Attend this dinner discussion with Team Leaders from New York Cares and meet some amazing professionals who work with this issue every day. They'll teach you strategies for working with clients and signs to look out for in your day-to-day life. Dinner provided. RSVP required.
THURSDAY November 6, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM RSVP on eRecruiting.	FOCUS ON HIV & AIDS IN NEW YORK CITY New York City has always been - and will always be - at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS. For anyone volunteering in our city, an understanding of the nature of these diseases is essential. Whether you're working with a child whose parents are HIV-Positive or who might one day him/herself become positive, a volunteer can make the difference. Attend this dinner discussion with Team Leaders from New York Cares to learn from outstanding professionals and activists in the city. Dinner is provided. RSVP required.
TUESDAY November 18, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Career Development 2nd Floor, Elliott Hall RSVP on eRecruiting.	OPTING IN: HAVING A CHILD WITHOUT LOSING YOURSELF A reading and discussion with activist Amy Richards `92 "In this spirited response to the controversial 2004 New York Times Magazine's cover story The Opt-Out Revolution claiming that America's most educated women are choosing motherhood over careers, feminist activist Richards (coauthor, Grassroots) reminds readers of the real strides the women's movement has made in allowing women to choose and juggle both." - Publisher's Weekly Talk with one of Barnard's most fabulous alumnae about her work as an activist and a mother. Learn strategies to make it work and have it all.