Women+ in Technology Group

Spring 2025 - Rutgers WIT Hybrid Event - Fight Burnout at Work
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | RAB 110: 12 Chemistry Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1414, 12 Chemistry Drive, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Fight Burnout at Work
This event will be hybrid, in person in New Brunswick and also available online.
Dr. Ruth Adams Building: 110B
Campus: Cook / Douglass
Address: 12 Chemistry Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1414
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The strong resiliency of women in the workplace is well documented, but burnout is a serious health issue that can still affect anyone. And the biggest work-related factors in burnout—overwork, lack of control, and unfair treatment—are much more common experiences for women all over the world. In this video, we talk about actions you can take to cope. These include prioritizing basics—like exercise and sleep—staying connected with loved ones, and seeking guidance on what to prioritize at work. By taking steps to address and prevent burnout, you can improve your overall well-being and professional success.
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BTAA - Coffee Catchup | Networking / Get To Know Each Other
2025-04-16 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us to network and have the opportunity to connect with peers and build relationships in a friendly and relaxed environment.
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BTAA - Coffee Catchup | Gen Z Perspectives on the Higher Ed IT Workplace
2025-05-21 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Share and discuss perspectives and observations on how GenZ is experiencing the Higher Ed IT Workplace.
Original ask: Would love to hear from Gen Z as they are entering in and becoming leaders in the IT workforce – what are their observations of the Higher Ed workplace? What do they wish they could change? What do they wish Millennials, X, Boomers knew?
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Rutgers Women+ in Technology – Working Group Meeting
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us for our quarterly Working Group Meeting.
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BTAA – Coffee Catchup | Tech Tools, what are some lesser known tools that you have used?
2025-06-18 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Facilitated by: Laura Gordon, Rutgers University
Tools have changed often over time. Have you found some great tools that you would like to share with everyone?

BTAA – Coffee Catchup | GenAI Can VS should. Eco impact!
2025-07-16 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This month we will dig deeper into discussion started during the January Coffee Catchup about GenAI and the ethical considerations of its use, focusing specifically on its environmental impact.

Rutgers WIT - Makerspace Event / Froyo!
2025-08-14 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rutgers, Makerspace | Livingston Campus, 35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, 08854
Join us for a tour of the Rutgers Makerspace! Then Froyo at 16 Handles!
We will have a guided tour and a demonstration of Sublimation printing, which is a process that uses high heat and pressure to transfer your design from sublimation paper directly onto your chosen product (material or fabric). The combination of pressure and heat embeds your artwork for long-lasting and vibrant results.

You will also have an opportunity to purchase an 8 x 10 jigsaw puzzle or tote bag with a design or a picture ** for approximately $5.00. The Makerspace does not accept cash; they do take Credit Cards and Apple/Goold Pay. You will pay onsite the day of the event.

** We will need to email your 8 1/2” x 11” High-resolution picture prior to the day of the event. Email your image to: schwerdt@oit.rutgers.edu

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Parking: You must have a valid Rutgers Parking pass to park on campus. If you don’t have one, please email us at: schwerdt@oit.rutgers.edu so we can work on getting you a single-day pass.

BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | What are your favorite professional development tips and tools?
2025-08-20 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Facilitated by: Sarah Cross, Northwestern University
Join us for an engaging discussion where we share our favorite professional development tips and tools. Bring your questions and be ready to share your own experiences as we learn and grow together.
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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Overwhelmed But Professional: Strategies for Keeping Balanced When Chaos Erupts.
2025-09-17 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Facilitated by: Ritika Giri, Northwestern University
This informal discussion will explore practical strategies for staying grounded, setting boundaries, and maintaining professionalism, even in the midst of overload. Bring your experiences, tips, and questions as we support each other in finding balance during the busiest and most unpredictable times.
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Rutgers WIT Working Group Meeting
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for our quarterly Rutgers Women+ in IT Working Group / Planning meeting. We will be discussing upcoming meetings.
Register: https://go.rutgers.edu/wit-meeting

Let's Lunch
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Rutgers Faculty Dining Hall, 608 Bartholomew Rd,, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Join us for Lunch at the newly reopened Faculty Dining Hall on Busch Campus!
Once you have purchased your food, join us, we will have a sign on some tables so we can gather together.
Rutgers–New Brunswick, 608 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Faculty and staff can park in lot 59 and enter through the entrance just up the stairs.
607 Taylor Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Let's Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Cyber Safety
2025-10-15 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Facilitated by: Catharine Tarquinio, Rutgers University
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This discussion will focus on personal cyber safety and how being mindful of our digital footprint benefits our families and workplace.
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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Pace of Digital Change and Keeping Up
2025-11-19 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Facilitated by: Jennifer Swaney, University of Michigan
The challenges and opportunities of keeping up with the rapid pace of digital change in higher education from an IT perspective. As technology continues to evolve, IT professionals play a crucial role in driving innovation and supporting digital transformation across institutions.
What are the biggest challenges you’ve encountered in keeping up with digital changes in higher education, and how have you or your institution addressed them?
What have you seen that works best for IT to collaborate effectively with faculty and administration to align technology initiatives with educational goals and needs?
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Guided Tour - Digital Learning Commons
2025-12-04 11:45 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Alexander Library, College Avenue Campus, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Join us on December 4th, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM for a guided tour of the Digital Learning Commons (DLC) located on the first floor of Alexander Library on the College Avenue Campus. DLC is a state-of-the-art, multimedia collaboration center and a new premier on-campus destination for the Rutgers–New Brunswick community.

The tour features:

Audio Booth
One Button Studios
Pitch Room
Conference Room

Meeting Point: In front of Alexander Library between 11:45 AM – 11:55 AM.

To ensure a smooth and engaging experience, the group size is limited to 25 participants.

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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Network and Brainstorm Coffee Catch-Up Topics
2025-12-17 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Network and Brainstorm Coffee Catch-Up Topics
Facilitated by: Renee Petrina, Indiana University
Before the holiday break, let’s gather to network and brainstorm Coffee Catch-Up topics.
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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Self-care!
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
January 21, 2026 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. CT
Self-care!
Facilitated by: Sarah Cross, Northwestern University
Let’s start off the new year with some self-care. What is your self-care mantra for this year, and how will you engage with it?
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Let's Lunch (Jan 29, 12:00 pm)
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Rutgers Faculty Dining Hall, 608 Bartholomew Rd,, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States

BTAA Mini Conference | Beyond the Bullet Points: Crafting a Resume That Tells Your Story
2026-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for our Mini-Conference, featuring keynote speaker Ginger Hundgen (University of Illinois) presenting “Building a Résumé That Elevates Your Career.” Don’t miss this engaging and practical session designed to help you strengthen your professional path.
All members of our BTAA Universities are welcome to attend.
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Project Management Tips and Tricks
2026-03-18 12:30 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom
Share your best project management tips, tools, and lessons learned. Swap ideas and discover new strategies.
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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | How to Make Accessibility an Intentional Focus
2026-04-15 12:30 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom
How are you baking accessibility into what you do? Discuss practical ways to embed accessibility into every stage of your work. Share ideas, best practices, and tools to make inclusive design a priority.
Host: Irina Knokh, University of Michigan
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Rutgers WIT - Zimmerli Tour
2026-04-17 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | Zimmerli, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Andy Warhol: On Repeat
Andy Warhol: On Repeat critically examines repetition and duration as foundational strategies in Warhol’s work. Bringing together his early durational film portraits and later serial photography, the exhibition explores how these formal devices shaped the artist’s approach to time and identity, and how they emerged as two of the most influential artistic strategies in twentieth-century American art.

11:30 am – Meet in front of Honeygrow for Lunch (OPTIONAL)
12:20 pm – Meet at the Zimmerli for a 1 hour tour (Tour is at 12:30pm)
After the tour we will have some coffee at Tjs Cafe

Zimmerli Art Museum
71 Hamilton Street New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
Registration limited.
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Let's Lunch - April
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Rutgers Faculty Dining Hall, 608 Bartholomew Rd,, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Join us for Lunch at the Faculty Dining Hall on Busch Campus!
Once you have purchased your food, join us, we will have a sign on some tables so we can gather together.
Rutgers–New Brunswick, 608 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Faculty and staff can park in lot 59 and enter through the entrance just up the stairs.
607 Taylor Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Chronic Illness in the Workplace
2026-05-20 12:30 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom
Many health conditions are invisible. Let’s discuss practical, inclusive approaches that help team members thrive.
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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | How to advocate for yourself in the workplace
2026-06-17 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Career Advancement and Professional Development

BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Digital Hygiene
2026-07-15 12:30 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom
Digital Hygiene
