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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Catherine A Modica <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:47 PM<br><b>To:</b> Nancy E Savioli; Crystal Nurazura Hall<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: MIT Public Service Center - October Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Please forward, thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>-------------------------------------------------</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Catherine Modica</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Academic Administrator</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Department of Physics, MIT 4-315</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>617 253-4842</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Jennifer Currie <a href="mailto:[mailto:jacook@MIT.EDU]">[mailto:jacook@MIT.EDU]</a> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:50 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:ugadmins@mit.edu">ugadmins@mit.edu</a><br><b>Subject:</b> MIT Public Service Center - October Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Dear Undergraduate Administrators, </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>MIT Public Service Center October Announcements</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>How time flies – we are already looking in to October events! We hope that the first month of the semester was a successful one for you and your department. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The Public Service Center would like to remind you that we have multiple exciting opportunities throughout the year as well as program application deadlines. Our opportunities are for undergraduates and graduates and in some cases staff are able to participate. If you have any questions or would like to know more about how the PSC can help you with a service initiative please feel free to stop by the PSC in 4-104, email the appropriate contact listed below, or email <a href="psc@mit.edu">psc@mit.edu</a>. Thank you!<br>-MIT Public Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/3</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Work at the PSC!</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>We currently have two open paid positions within the PSC. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Volunteer Communications Assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Help the Public Service Center build community around volunteering! Help us publicize and recognize the great volunteer work in which MIT community members engage. As the Volunteer Communications Assistant, you will research, interview, write, design, edit, and distribute communication pieces to aid the PSC in celebrating the accomplishments of MIT volunteers and promoting the additional opportunities to get involved. See web for full details. </span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Volunteer Events Assistant <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Help the Public Service Center plan and implement volunteer-related events. Events will include opportunities for MIT community members to directly engage in service, as well as events to support, recognize, showcase, and train volunteers. Responsibilities will include running direct service programming such as planning and implementing the MIT Giving Tree holiday program in cooperation with the Panhellenic Association, implementing MIT’s role in the Greater Boston Universities’ Week of Service event in October, and conceptualizing, planning, and implementing other direct service opportunities during IAP and the spring semester. Volunteer programming will involve MIT students, staff, faculty, and other community members. You will also help run events that support and provide community for MIT volunteers including networking and reflection dinners, a showcase of volunteer projects, volunteer trainings, celebratory recognition events, and the spring semester Community Service Fair. See web for full details. </span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Full information on these positions can be found on our website at: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whoweare/jobs.html">http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whoweare/jobs.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><span style='color:black'>10/4</span></b></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Four Weeks for America Challenge Info Session</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>7pm, 2-105<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The MIT Public Service Center and Teach For America have teamed up to offer MIT students an exciting challenge for IAP 2012. Work with current Teach For America teachers and help them develop more innovative and exciting ways to teach science and math. Gain first hand experience of what it's like to Teach For America. Spend four weeks solving problems that matter, driving educational change and making a difference for kids, all expenses paid! (Some restrictions apply.) There will be an info session on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00pm in 2-105. Hear from students who have participated in this program in past years. Dinner provided! More information and application materials can be found at <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/fourweeks/index.html"><span style='color:#0000ED'>http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/fourweeks/index.html</span></a>, and applications are due <b>Friday, October 14 at 5pm. </b>Contact <a href="file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::034180CB-B935-4CC3-ABB0-192DD66389D9:4foramerica@mit.edu"><span style='color:#0000ED'>4foramerica@mit.edu</span></a> for more information!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/7</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Greater Boston Universities’ Week of Service </span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The MIT Public Service Center is looking for 140 MIT volunteers to join students, staff, faculty, and alumni from Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Wellesley College in volunteering at Cradles to Crayons' Giving Factory on <b><u>October 18-21, 2011</u></b>. Volunteer opportunities are available from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm daily. Volunteers will inspect incoming books, match outfits, sort and test toys, stuff backpacks, or fill orders that meet the needs of individual boys and girls in their local communities. To volunteer, apply by October 7: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHprUEduTWdXelVIUExFbjNYczQ5X0E6MQ"><span style='color:#0000ED'>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHprUEduTWdXelVIUExFbjNYczQ5X0E6MQ</span></a> We'll follow-up with information about free buses provided to and from the Giving Factory. Thanks for volunteering! Email questions to Kristi Gundrum Kebinger, Public Service Center, <a href="file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::24E18517-B355-4DAB-8FE0-1AB8BFF9A605:volunteerplacement@mit.edu"><span style='color:#0000ED'>volunteerplacement@mit.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/12</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>FSILG&D Challenge Info session</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Learn how you can win the 2012 Service Cup!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Attend an info session about the FSILG&D Community Service Challenge on 10/12. Want to make an impact in the community with your peers? Engage your fraternity, sorority, living group, or dorm in the MIT Public Service Center’s 2nd annual FSILG&D Community Service Challenge! The service challenge provides an excellent structure to encourage your MIT community to serve the greater community. Participating teams have the benefit of service mentorshipfrom the Public Service Center, exclusive access to partial Alternative Spring Break funding, and positive publicity within the MIT community. Lead your FSILG or dorm toward winning the 2012 Service Cup! Attend the info session on Wednesday, 10/12 from 7:30-9:00pm in PDR 1 & 2 to learn more about this year’s FSILG&D Community Service Challenge program over a free dinner. RSVP to <a href="file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::FA3051EA-59CA-4CBF-898C-6F0CB476362C:servicechallenge@mit.edu"><span style='color:#0000ED'>servicechallenge@mit.edu</span></a> by 10/7.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/13</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Pahoehoe: 8 People, 8 Service Projects</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>5-7pm, Venture Café, 1 Broadway, 4<sup>th</sup> Floor (Cambridge)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>WHAT IS IT?</span><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Literally, it’s a type of lava flow with a multitude of active, spreading,</span><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>toes. Figuratively, it’s a forum for MIT students to share their work and spread</span><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>their ideas. Join us to hear from eight people working on innovative service</span><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>projects around the world. You¹ll hear from people working on innovations in</span><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>banking, employment, health, and much, much more. Come hear the</span><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>possibilities. Find team members for your project. And find opportunities for collaboration. Email questions to <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/14</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Four Weeks for America Challenge Application DEADLINE</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>5pm, 4-104<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The MIT Public Service Center and Teach For America have teamed up to offer MIT students an exciting challenge for IAP 2012. Work with current Teach For America teachers and help them develop more innovative and exciting ways to teach science and math. Gain first hand experience of what it's like to Teach For America. Spend four weeks solving problems that matter, driving educationalchange and making a difference for kids, all expenses paid! (Some restrictions apply.) More information and application materials can be found at <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/fourweeks/index.html"><span style='color:#0000ED'>http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/fourweeks/index.html</span></a>,. Contact <a href="file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::034180CB-B935-4CC3-ABB0-192DD66389D9:4foramerica@mit.edu"><span style='color:#0000ED'>4foramerica@mit.edu</span></a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/19</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>7pm, Morss Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The world has problems. You have ideas. Come to the Generator Dinner on 10/19 at 7pm in Morss Hall – share your ideas, meet others with ideas, find teammates, and learn how to enter the IDEAS Global Challenge. RSVP to <a href="file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:globalchallenge@mit.edu"><span style='color:#0000ED'>globalchallenge@mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>10/21</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Fellowships and Internships IAP application deadline</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The Fellowships and Internships programs both support MIT students working on capacity-building service projects. Students work with community-focused organizations such as non-profits, schools, and social enterprises. Applications for IAP projects must be submitted by noon on Friday, October 21!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>In both programs, you can:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> * Work by yourself, or as part of a small team<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> * Create a project from scratch, or find project ideas and community partners on our website<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> * Work locally, nationally, or internationally, with a preference for projects in the Americas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Find more information about both programs at <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/"><span style='color:#0000ED'>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Looking for project ideas? Check-out the PSC's opportunities page <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/"><span style='color:#0000ED'>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Questions? Contact Alison at <a href="file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:hynd@mit.edu"><span style='color:#0000ED'>hynd@mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Upcoming in November</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'> </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>11/3</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Cambodian Dream – Rebuilding Cambodia by Empowering its Women</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>7:30pm, 32-123 (reception to follow in R&D Commons)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>MIT PSC presents in conjunction with the Program in Women & Gender Studies, CIS, Writing and Humanistic Studies and D-Lab, Professor Alan Lightman in this lecture event. Professor Lightman will present his work over the past 6 years to empower a new generation of women leaders in Cambodia. The lecture will include slides and videos around their education. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>11/21</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Giving Tree</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>11/28</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:black'>Grants application preferred deadline</span></u><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>5pm, 4-104<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>***********************************<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Jennifer Currie<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Senior Administrative Assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>MIT Public Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>77 Massachusetts Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Building 4-104<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Cambridge, MA 02139<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Direct Tel: 617-258-9361<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Main Office Tel: 617-253-0742<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Fax: 617-258-9357<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc">http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter">http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>