News Archive: April 2008
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN AND TECHNOLOGY WOMEN OF VISION AUCTION FUNDRAISER GOES LIVE ON EBAY; FEATURES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN AND TECHNOLOGY WOMEN OF VISION AUCTION FUNDRAISER GOES LIVE ON EBAY; FEATURES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH TECHNOLOGY LEADERS PALO ALTO, Calif. — April 29, 2008 — The Anita Borg Institute (ABI) announced today that its first Women of Vision Auction Fundraiser has gone live ... Read more
Online Auction: Bid Now to Further Your Career and Benefit ABI
Want a chance to bend the ear of a top CTO? Would you like to get leadership advice from ABI's own CEO Telle Whitney? What about a day-long coaching session from a world-class executive coach? Here is your once-in-a-lifetime chance! The Anita Borg Institute is auctioning lunches, coaching sessions, and even ... Read more
Deadline Extended! - Anita Borg Social Impact Award
The nomination deadline for the Anita Borg Award for Social Impact has been extended until May 20th.The Anita Borg Social Impact Award recognizes and celebrates an outstanding women technical leader. The recipient will be honored and receive a $10,000 cash award at the 2008 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference’s ... Read more
SUN MICROSYSTEMS IS A GOLD SPONSOR OF THE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE’S WOMEN OF VISION AWARDS BANQUET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUN MICROSYSTEMS IS A GOLD SPONSOR OF THE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE’S WOMEN OF VISION AWARDS BANQUET PALO ALTO, Calif. – April 28, 2008 – Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: JAVA) announced today that it is a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Women of Vision Awards Banquet, which will be ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2008 GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2008 GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING CONFERENCE Largest Event for Women in Computer Science and Engineering Provides Special Opportunity for Students to Collaborate and Learn from Leading Women in Technology PALO ALTO, Calif. — April 28, ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE CEO FEATURED IN SILICON VALLEY/SAN JOSE BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2008 WHO’S WHO IN SILICON VALLEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE CEO FEATURED IN SILICON VALLEY/SAN JOSE BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2008 WHO’S WHO IN SILICON VALLEY PALO ALTO, Calif. — April 28, 2008 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today that President and CEO Telle Whitney was selected for the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business ... Read more
Using Technology to Make A Difference for Women
Using Technology to Make A Difference for Women How RAINN Built an Online Hotline RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Online Hotline (“Online Hotline”) is revolutionizing the way crisis services are provided and harnessing technology to help thousands more victims of sexual assault take steps toward recovery. For the first time ever, ... Read more
Mujeres en Tecnología visits ABI
Shortly after the Anita Borg Institute page on Facebook launched in February, two of the page's new fans sent me messages. Students led by graduate Alicia Chong and advisor Martha Cisneros had started a new organization at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM). Their group is called Mujeres en Tecnología ... Read more
WOMEN OF VISION AUCTION FUNDRAISER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES WOMEN OF VISION AUCTION FUNDRAISER ON EBAY FEATURING LUNCHES WITH TECHNOLOGY LEADERS PALO ALTO, Calif. — April 9, 2008 — The Anita Borg Institute (ABI) announced today its first Women of Vision Auction Fundraiser. The auction, which goes live on ... Read more
Ask Jo: How Do I Delegate without Micromanaging?
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Question: As the newly promoted manager of a small team, how can I delegate effectively? I need ... Read more