WOMEN ON THE RISE A Leadership Dialogue

Event flyerTuesday, March 20, 2018, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Main Auditorium. Federal employees and contractors are invited to join an exciting and dynamic afternoon with high-level women across government to hear about leadership, learning, and life-long lessons. Both men and women are encouraged to attend.

  • Learn about career navigation strategies, taking smart risks, failure and recovery, resiliency, what keeps leaders up at night, the importance of mentorship and giving back, how we can all support each other, advice for the next generation of leaders, and making the U.S. government a rewarding place to work for both women and men.
  • Participate in interagency networking and make professional associations among fellow federal government colleagues.
    Hear from high-level speakers on their personal journey
    to leadership.
  • Discuss how to inspire the younger generation to pursue government fields and reach more underrepresented individuals including women and girls.
    View the USPTO display for Women’s History Month on the Female Inventors Hall of Fame, located on the level immediately above the event.
  • This event is co-hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Network of Executive Women and Women in Science and Engineering, and POWER, the U.S. Department of Energy’s employee resource group.
  • To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/March202018

4th Annual Interagency STEM Volunteer Fair

Event FlyerSee how you can give back this holiday season! The US Department of Veterans Affairs, The USPTO, The Department of Homeland Security, The Department of Energy, the Department of State and the US Environmental Protection Agency join forces at the 4th Annual Interagency STEM Volunteer Fair. December 20, 2017
11:00 am –2:00 pm at the Department of Energy Cafeteria, 1000 Independence Ave, SW. Meet STEM organizations and schools in the greater Washington, D.C. area that need your help. Register today http://tinyurl.com/stemfair4

PTAB Oral Hearing by CIPA (Caribbean Intellectual Property Association)

Event linkThu, August 24, 2017 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

USPTO PTAB Hearing Room A, 9th Floor, Madison East, 600 Dulany Street , Alexandria, VA 22314

The Caribbean Intellectual Property Association (CIPA) cordially invite you to attend an Inter-Parte Review hearing at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

The hearing will be held on Thursday August 24, 2017 and begins at 9:30am sharp. Limited seating will be available and attendees will be selected on a first-come first-serve basis. Further, attendees are required to be present in person at the hearing location (no webEx available) no later than 9:30am. Space is limited so please sign up today as the period to sign up will be closed at noon on Wednesday August 23, 2017. Additional information about the hearing session will be provided once the list of attendees has been confirmed.

Attire is business casual. You will NOT be able to attend if you are wearing jeans, leggings, tennis shoes, sneakers, etc.

No other time will be provided for attending this event. We look forward to your attendance at this exciting event.

Please email us at : CIPA if you have any question.

Personal Protection Tactical Defense Training Seminar Today

In Honor of Women’s Equality Day The Nashid System of Martial Arts and Tactic Defense and Bright Knights Chapter of FEW present real life Personal Protection Training that works! Training Session given by Professor Sharrieff Nashid and Asatidia Kevin Lewis. On August 22, 2017 1−2 p.m. at the Remsen Conference Center. Personal Protection for All Ages. Web Ex or Livestream available. See the Weekly for more information.

International Food Sample Festival Tickets On Sale Now!

Event FlyerGet Your Tickets to the International Food Sample Festival!

The 2017 International Food Sample Festival will be July 19 from 11:30am – 1:30pm in Madison Auditorium. The food will include: Peruvian chicken, fried yucca, samosas, falafel, chicken biryani, eggplant spread, chicken kabob, vegetarian sushi, pie and ice cream, and more!

Pre-sale tickets for members of participating affinity groups will be available June 26-July 7. Contact one of our ticket sellers, Jennifer Fritz, David Fox, or Yaira Resto. Pre-Sale Prices for Members: 5 for $5 and 10 for $10.

General ticket sales will be available July 10-14. Please see any group’s ticket sellers or look for us by the cafeteria July 11-13. Regular Prices After Jul 7: 1 for $2; 4 for $5; 8 for $10; 10 for $12.

Caribbean Heritage Month Flagship Event

Caribbean Heritage Month flagship event will be on Tuesday, June 13, from 12-1:30pm at GIPA. As per their tradition, they will be taking lunch orders so people can enjoy a Caribbean lunch after the event. If you’re interested please email your order to CIPA by June 2. Please see the attached flyer for menu options, prices, and more information about the event.

ResponAbility Meet & Greet

Event FlyerNeed a late afternoon pick me up? Take a coffee break and come out next Thursday, April 20, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the lower atrium of the Madison building. We’ll have free Starbucks, cookies, and cupcakes, as well as our various handouts and information—even a video playing in the background.

Come say hello to your friendly ResponsAbility board and fellow members.

Bengali New Year and Cultural Program

Event flyerGood Morning and Happy Bengali new year! Hope you can join us for luncheon and  short cultural program (Dance & Music) on April 19th at the Madison lower atrium from 11.30AM-1PM to celebrate Bengali new year.

Tickets are $10. Please let us know if you need ticket, one of us will stop by. You can also buy tickets online at https://sites.google.com/site/baipopohelaboishakh/ Menu and other information can be found on the flyer.

Hope to see you there,

Mohammed Shahan Rahaman Bengali New Year Event coordinator & Vice President, BANGLADESHI-AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION (BAIPO)