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

April 30, 2008 by Press

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

April 29, 2008 by Alexandra Krasne

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

April 28, 2008 by Deanna Kosaraju

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

April 28, 2008 by Press

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

April 28, 2008 by Press

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

April 28, 2008 by Press

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

ABI’s Newsletter – April 2008

April 22, 2008 by Baat Enosh

IN THIS ISSUE ASK JO: How do I delegate without micromanaging Women of Vision Auction Goes Live April 28 Using Technology To Make a Difference for Women Upcoming TechLeaders Workshops Grace Hopper Celebration PhD Forum Deadline Extended Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarships CRA-W Travel Support Grants Important Program Due Dates Affiliate News Dear Jerri,     The Anita Borg Institute Women of ... Read more

Using Technology to Make A Difference for Women

April 16, 2008 by ABI Staff

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

April 10, 2008 by BJ Wishinsky

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

April 9, 2008 by Press Release

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