Events

The Women of Princeton ERG strives to hold a variety of events that will appeal to our diverse membership. Our activities include:

• Knot-Stress-Away textile craft gatherings, weekly
• Book Club every other month, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (usually virtual)
• Volunteer activities, with examples including building picnic tables with Habitat for Humanity and preparing food pantry items with Arm In Arm

If you have suggestions for a future event, want to suggest a location for one of the above recurring events, or request an event be added to the calendar, please email us at womenerg@princeton.edu or submit the Event Suggestion form.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Outreach Food & Toiletries Drive

December 1 through December 17

Drive information and collection locations

WERG is partnering with Community & Regional Affairs as a part of the Campus Holiday Outreach Food & Toiletries Drive. We invite our members to participate by donating reusable bags and other items being collected. Volunteers will be needed for the final sorting and delivery of the reusable bags at the end of the drive.

Please contact Gabrielle Zartman for information on volunteering to sort donations or to assist with the donation drop-off.

Sponsored by Conference and Event Services, WeDriveU, Women’s Employee Resource Group, and Princeton University’s Community & Regional Affairs

Women’s Meditation

Mondays | December 8 and January 12
12:00–1:00 p.m. 
Dodge Hall, Room 104

These sessions provide an opportunity for meditation for women students, staff, and faculty, facilitated by Theresa S. Thames (Office of Religious Life) and Jessica Cichalski (University Health Services). A healthy lunch will be provided. Open to all people and all gender expressions. 

For more information, contact Jessica Cichalski

Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life

Building Inclusion: Exploring Antisemitism in the Workplace

Wednesday | December 10
10:00a.m – 2:00 p.m. 
Register Here

This session focuses on understanding the history, context, and modern-day relevance of antisemitism both in the United States and around the world. Specifically, this session will address the ways in which antisemitism may be present or experienced at work. Specific topics include, but are not limited to:

• What is antisemitism? Providing definitions to introduce this content and ensure all attendees are on the same page from the beginning.
•  Where does antisemitism come from? Exploring the history of antisemitism, the origins of associated age-old tropes, and how antisemitism is present in the modern day.
• How does antisemitism show up? With definitions and history in hand, exploring how to identify instances of antisemitism.
• Better Practices and Implementation Tips: Strategies for proactively addressing anti-Semitism, accommodating a diverse workforce, and creating a culture of religion-cultural respect.

This session is facilitated by Tanenbaum.

Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources as a part of their religious inclusion series. Refer to the Employee Learning Center for additional courses.

ERG Showcase & Celebration: Together We Thrive: Wrapping the Year in Community and Celebration

Wednesday | December 10
3:00–6:00 p.m. 
Carls Field Center
Registration and Nomination Form

Join the Employee Resource Groups for a year-end celebration. This year, we’re excited to announce that our Winter Wind Down and ERG Showcase will be combined into one dynamic celebration! We will honor the incredible work of our ERGs. This is an opportunity to recognize our community members who have demonstrated spirit, a go-getter attitude, and have enthusiastically collaborated. Use this form to nominate up to three individuals for awards by Friday, December 5th, and to RSVP for the in-person celebration. The recognition ceremony will be between 3 pm and 4 pm. This program also offers extended hours, allowing participants to join during or after office hours as their schedule permits. This event is open to all staff, regardless of identity.

Knot-Stress-Away

Wednesday | December 10 (12:00-1:00 p.m.)
Thursday | December 18 (12:30–1:30 p.m.) 
701 Carnegie – 231A Great Wall of China
RSVP to Susan Leggett

The WERG Social & Wellness Committee is offering a Knot-Stress-Away get-together on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bring your current textile craft projects, get tips and tricks, or come prepared to learn a new skill and to meet other members of WERG.

For more information or an Outlook invite, contact Susan Leggett

Sponsored by WERG Social & Wellness Committee

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Utensil Packing

Thursday | December 11
5:15–7:15 p.m. 
600 Alexander Rd. Suite 300
Register here

WERG will partner with Princeton Social Professionals (PSP) and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TaSK) to assemble utensil packets. Join us in supporting the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, which serves over 10,000 meals each week to those in need. We’ll be assembling utensil packets, each containing a plastic fork, knife, napkin, and twist tie, to help TaSK continue its vital work. All supplies will be provided.

Sponsored by the Women of Princeton and the Princeton Social Professionals Employee Resource Groups

Professional Development

LinkedIn Learning

Did you know LinkedIn Learning has some additional features beyond the courses, videos, and curated collections?

• AI Coaching: You can ask about specific challenges or areas about which you want to learn, personalized to your LinkedIn profile. 
• AI Role Play: You can practice work conversations by using suggested prompts – or you can create and customize your own.  
• Hands-On Tech: You can advance your technical skills with hands-on practice, including code challenges, cybersecurity labs, and GitHub Codespaces.  
• Certifications: You can earn a professional certificate or prepare for off-platform certifications and CEUs.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rachel Tomcsik at rt1456@princeton.edu