Past GWL Events

Violence Against Women in Afghanistan
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sakena Yacoobi

Join SAIS Global Women in Leadership for a discussion with Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, Activist and President & Executive Director of the Afghan Institute of Learning.

Dr. Yacoobi will join via Zoom.
Participants who wish to join in person
can call in from Rome 533.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
1:00PM - 2:00PM, Rome 533 & Zoom

Register here.

Halloween Special Social Event
Virtual Cocktail Class with Varda He

Join GWL's very own Varda He this October for some Halloween themed fun! We’ll be learning (virtually) how to create some favorite cocktails, with a spooky twist.
 

Thursday, October 28th, 2021
5:00PM - 6:00PM ET
Join us via Zoom

Self-Defense Workshop with SAIS alumna Wendy Dunaway

SAIS Global Women in Leadership (GWL) will be hosting a self-defense workshop led by SAIS alumna Wendy Dunaway. The event will include 30 minutes of discussion and 30 minutes-1hour of practical application. GWL will be hosting a happy hour following to the event.

Thursday, November 4th, 2021
5:00PM - 6:30PM in BOB 500

Please complete this form to register your interest in attending the event.

Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring whatever you would normally have with you when you leave the house (purse, keys, backpack, etc.) to the event.

Introduction to Negotiation Workshop by Marshall Millsap

Join GWL and SAIS alumnus Marshall Millsap for a professional development workshop and discussion on salary negotiation strategy. Learn how to leverage your resources during compensation discussions around salary and benefits.
 

Thursday, October 14, 2021
Morning Session: 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Afternoon Session: 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Bernstein-Offit Building (BOB) Room 500
Register here

Advanced registration by October 11 is required.
Attendees may only attend one session.