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SUMMARY:IWA Winter Walk
DESCRIPTION:In 2025 the IWA was a proud supporter of the Jukus Verein‘s Pro Aktiv project and organized monthly events that encouraged our members to get out\, meet\, and move! \nThe project has (officially) ended\, but our goal to support fitness remains the same. This month\, we invite you to join Lisa from Jukus and Sara from the IWA on a winter walk along the west side of the Mur River to the Kalvarienberg. Partners\, family members\, and friends are warmly invited to join this activity! \nWe’ll meet at the Keplerbrücke (bus stop)\, cross the Mur River\, and walk north on the west side of the river. Along the way\, we’ll make some short stops at the “tea house” (community garden)\, a calisthenics facility\, view Kalvarienberg\, and do some gentle breathing exercises near the water. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 4\, 12 – 2 PM \nWhere: Meet before 12 PM at the Keplerbrücke (bus stop) \nGoogle maps link \nTo help Sara plan this activity\, please sign up by Feb. 2 and let us know if you will come alone or with friends/family members.
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/get-fit-with-iwa-winter-walk-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Keplerbrücke\, Keplerbrücke\, Graz\, 8010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250918T090000
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SUMMARY:Lean-in Partner Visit: Frauenservice
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event is formally offered in beginner-level German\, but support in English can be provided. \nSara C. will accompany the group to this event\, which gives you the chance to visit the Frauenservice Graz. This important IWA partner organization provides information about your rights as a woman in Austria\, access to the job market\, recognition of training/education certificates\, women’s health\, democratic representation and participation\, and many other topics. \nAt this special event\, the Frauenservice will kick-off their “Lehrgang für Integrationswissen und interkulturelle Kompetenzen”\, which runs September through December\, meeting every Thursday. Taking part in this project can be especially helpful for women who are new in Austria and would like to learn more about: \n\norganizations that provide support for women in Graz and Austria\nget to know other international women facing similar integration challenges\npractice their German\nget important tips that can help smooth the integration process in Austria\ntalk to experts\ngo on interesting excursions together\n\nYou are not required to continue the course after this initial event\, but are welcome to continue if you like it. Participation is free and no registration is required! \nMore info: https://www.frauenservice.at/infocafe-palaver/lehrgang-fuer-integrationswissen \nSign up: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/e0DlpvKe
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/lean-in-partner-visit-frauenservice/
LOCATION:Frauenservice Office\, Lendplatz 38\, Graz\, 8020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250616T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
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SUMMARY:Online Lean-in Circle - June
DESCRIPTION:The IWA organizes in-person and online Lean-in Circle events for its members and interested international women in our community. These events help women come together to learn new skills and support each other personally and professionally. \nEvent coordinator Sara C. invites you to join this online Lean-in Circle to meet other women in the IWA who are interested in professional growth. Many women living in Austria do not speak German and can experience significant anxiety and stress when they need to speak in public. To kick-start the in-person conversation this month\, I invite you to watch this video that describes how we can tame our fear of (public) speaking. Other topics for discussion are – as always – welcome at the online Lean-in Circle and time will be provided for breakout group discussions. \nMonday\, June 16\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm \nOnline via Zoom. The link will be sent to people who sign up for this event. Please include “Online Lean-in Circle” in the email subject line. \nLearn more about Lean-in Circles. \nContact the IWA if you are interested in joining this event as a prospective member.
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/online-lean-in-circle-june-2025/
LOCATION:Private: Online: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250526T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250526T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
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SUMMARY:In-person Lean-in Circle - May
DESCRIPTION:The IWA organizes in-person and online Lean-in Circle events for its members and interested international women in our community. These events help women come together to learn new skills and support each other personally and professionally. \nMonday\, May 26\, 5:30 – 6:30 pm \nPurberg Café\, Hilmteichstraße 70\, 8010 Graz \nLearn more about Lean-in Circles. \nEvent coordinator Sara C. invites you to join this in-person Lean-in Circle to meet other women in the IWA who are interested in professional growth. This month’s Lean-in newsletter focused on the pay gap in the United States. To kick-start the in-person conversation this month\, I invite you to visit this website\, translate the text into your language of choice using either your Chrome browser settings or an online service\, and consider how the pay gap in Austria has or may affect you. Other topics for discussion are – as always – welcome at the in-person Lean-in Circle! \nContact the IWA if you are interested in joining this event as a prospective member.
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/lean-in-circle-may-2025/
LOCATION:Café Purberg\, Hilmteichstraße 70\, Graz\, Styria\, 8010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250322T170000
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SUMMARY:Lean in: Dealing with Othering in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Join this inspiring Lean In workshop organized as part of the Frauen*März activities. \nSara C. invites you to join this open forum to both learn and share strategies that we can use to counteract the negative effects that ‘othering’ and bias have on our lives and to encourage intercultural respect in Graz. Individuals and organization representatives are especially invited to share stories of how they are actively working in their communities in Graz to counteract the noticeably increasing ‘othering’ trend. \nThis event will feature a brief presentation\, a video introduction to typical forms of bias from the Lean In organization\, a World Café to encourage idea exchange and discussion\, an interactive activity to specifically target bias in the workplace\, and empower participants to make a positive impact in their communities. Helpful brochures for local agencies and organizations providing support in cases of discrimination will be provided. \nWhether you are passionate about women’s empowerment\, human rights\, or simply enjoy meeting international members from the community\, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. Come share your voice\, learn from others\, and be inspired to create positive change together! \nSign up via the Meetup Link or send us an e-mail to join (space limited to 40).
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/lean-in-dealing-with-othering-in-daily-life/
LOCATION:Lendhafen\, Lendkai 17\, Graz\, 8020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to attend our 2025 IWA Annual General Meeting at the Dionysus Greek restaurant! \nPlease sign up in advance so that we will have an idea of how many people will be attending and can book enough tables. \nThe IWA Board invites you to enjoy some delicious Greek cuisine as we present our reports on all of the exciting events and developments that took place in 2024\, including: \n\nClub events and activities\nMembership and financial developments\nCharity events\n\n…and an outlook for 2025. \n  \nThis AGM will also feature elections for a new IWA Board. \nYou have received an email with details of the candidates. There is still time to stand for a position\, see the email for more information. \nIf you cannot attend the AGM in person\, it will be possible for you to cast a vote in the Elections online between March 10-13 (noon). A link will be sent out to all members on March 10. \nAlso at this event\, the General Membership (that’s you and everyone else!) is invited to vote on changes to our German Bylaws\, which will keep us consistent with the current BMF regulations. Please review the changes (attached to the email we sent you) in advance of the meeting. \nYou are also warmly invited to share your feedback\, ideas\, and any motions for change (please note any motions that you would like to present at the AGM must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board (iwagraz@gmail.com) at least three (3) days before the date of the AGM (that means March 10). \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Restaurant Dionysus\, Färbergasse 6\, Graz\, 8010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
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SUMMARY:February General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Life Lessons from 27 Years in Bali” \nOur speaker this month is expressive art therapist and IWA member Tina B.\, who has more than 30 years of experience helping people repair the disconnect between mind\, body\, spirituality and imagination. We have invited Tina to speak to our group this month about the years she spent living in Bali.\n\nJoin us to help chase the cold\, gray days of winter away by diving into this world of tropical beauty.\n\nSnacks and drinks will be provided.\n\nSign up before February 23rd to secure your place!
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/february-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Frauengesundheitszentrum\, Joanneumring 3\, Graz\, 8010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250211T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
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SUMMARY:Tour of ZAM Steiermark
DESCRIPTION:ZAM Steiermark is an organization that works together with AMS (the Austrian Unemployment Service) in Graz to provide special support for women\, helping them receive education\, training\, and guidance so they can (re-)enter the workforce here. \nThe IWA will be given a special tour of the new ZAM premises\, located on the corner of the Kaiserfeldgasse/Neutorgasse\, by experienced staff. Vice President Sara Crockett will speak about the positive experiences she made in summer when taking part in the ZAM program. \nAfterwards\, those interested can go to eat together at a nearby restaurant. \nPlease sign up for this event by February 7th.
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/tour-of-zam-steiermark/
LOCATION:ZAM Steiermark\, Neutorgasse 54\, Graz\, 8010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250118T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
CREATED:20241210T210718Z
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SUMMARY:IWA New Year's Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the beginning of the New Year 2025 together Café Kaiserfeld! \nThis trendy café located in the heart of downtown Graz is decorated in the ‘Jugendstil’ (Art Nouveau) style\, which was particularly popular from 1890-1910 in Europe. A free apéritif (prosecco\, mango juice + prosecco\, or juice of your choice)\, warm drink (holiday punch)\, and a delicious buffet of finger food (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options) await you! \nTo make the evening even more fun\, we invite you to dress in the style of the times (20s-30s).* \nThe costs for this event are partially covered by IWA. To keep the costs of this event low\, we ask interested members to sign up to bring a small dessert to share (mini-cakes\, cookies\, etc.). Please see the signup for details. \nMember ticket: 20 euros   //   Non-member ticket: 25 euros \nSpace is limited to 50 people\, first come\, first serve. Please sign up to reserve your place! \n*Note: 20-30s dresses can be rented for reasonable prices from the Theaterservice Graz\, Art Event: https://art-event.buehnen-graz.com/kostumproduktion/kostumfundus/ \n  \nGiving for a good cause: \nInstead of exchanging gifts at the party\, we are collecting packets of ground coffee for filter machines. We will donate this to Haus Rosalie\, which provides a place to live for women (and their children) who need it. Please bring your coffee donation to the party\, the Board will organize to drop it in to Haus Rosalie. Thank you! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/iwa-new-years-party/
LOCATION:Café Kaiserfeld\, Kaiserfeldgasse 19\, Graz\, 8010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20241129T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20241129T213000
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SUMMARY:IWA Clothes Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring all your old ‘glad rags’ and trade them in for new\, snazzy clothes for winter and spring! \n\nThis event will double as our November General Meeting\, and will feature brief talks on the Austrian (speaker TBA) and Indian (speaker Jyoti Kothari) clothes culture.\n\nPlease bring your gently used clothes in good condition (women’s\, men’s\, children’s).\n\nGuests welcome!
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/iwa-clothes-swap/
LOCATION:Seddwell Community Center\, Dreihackengasse 32\, Graz\, 8020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Activities,General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20240927T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20240927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
CREATED:20240923T181628Z
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SUMMARY:September Dining Out
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Dining Out evening will be at the beautifully renovated\, historic Wildmoser restaurant in Graz’s Lend district. \nIf the weather allows\, we will sit outside in the lovely garden\, and if it turns cooler\, we have reserved tables on the 1st floor. Join us at this cosy location to reconnect with members and share summer stories! \nAs we need to reserve enough seating\, please sign up to this event. \nLearn more about Wildmoser (in German). \nCheck out the menu ahead of time!
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/september-dining-out/
LOCATION:Wildmoser\, Grüne Gasse 17\, Graz\, 8020
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20240422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20240422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T221313
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SUMMARY:Books4Life Read and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Come and get to know IWA’s books for sale at Books4Life in the university area! \n(We have our own shelf there) \nRumour has it that there are some awesome mystery and thrillers on offer! \nAfterwards we will go for a coffee at Café Global. \nPlease sign up so we know how many are coming! \nRead about Books4Life!
URL:https://www.iwagraz.org/event/books4life-read-and-chat/
LOCATION:Books4Life\, Leechgasse 4\, Graz\, 8010
CATEGORIES:Activities
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