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<blockquote type="cite" cite>From: "Jennifer Currie"
<jacook@MIT.EDU></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:19:29
-0400</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Subject: MIT Public Service Center
October Announcements</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font size="+1"><b>MIT Public Service
Center October Announcements<br>
</b></font>Dear Graduate Administrators,<br>
As the leaves start to turn, and cooler weather rounds the corner, the
Public Service Center would like to remind you about our many
opportunities and upcoming deadlines - and we would greatly
appreciate it if you could share this information with your department
as well. Our opportunities are for undergraduates and graduates
and, in some cases, staff can also 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=""><font color="#0000FF"><u>psc@mit.edu</u></font></a><font
face="Times New Roman">.</font> Thank you!<br>
-MIT Public Service Center<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>10/4<br>
</b><u>Plan International Internships Info Session<br>
</u>Noon, E25-401<br>
Would you like to spend this IAP using your ICT or GIS skills to
promote child rights and address poverty in Cameroon or Benin? Plan is
a child-centered grassroots development organization founded over 70
years ago; they work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia
and the Americas to promote child rights and address structural
poverty. This IAP, we are offering two internships opportunities for
MIT students: Develop a Multi-Point Municipal Mapping System in
Cameroon <a
href=
"http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/projects/plan-cameroon.html"
><font
color="#0000FF"><u
>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/projects/plan-camer<span
></span>oon.html</u></font></a>; and Develop a Violence Reporting
System in Benin <a
href=
"http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/projects/plan-benin.htmhl"
><font
color="#0000FF"><u
>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/projects/plan-benin<span
></span>.htmhl</u></font></a>.<font color="#0000FE"> </font>MIT
students can apply to the Public Service Center for internship funding
for these projects (deadline October 22 at noon). <a
href=
"http://mit.edu/mitpsc/resources/internshipsandfellowships/index.html"
><font
color="#0000FF"><u
>http://mit.edu/mitpsc/resources/internshipsandfellowships/index.html</u
></font></a><font face="Times New Roman">.</font> Questions? Contact
Alison at <a href=""><font
color="#0000FF"><u>hynd@mit.edu</u></font></a><font
color="#0000FF"><u><br>
</u></font><b><br>
10/5<br>
</b><u>IDEAS/MIT Global Challenge Initial Proposals<br>
</u>IDEAS and Global Challenge are an annual invention and
entrepreneurship competition focused on creating solutions to problems
faced by communities around the world. Initial proposals are
welcomed on the 5th of every month, October to March. IDEAS and Global
Challenge staff provide teams with feedback and guidance on their
early proposals, and can help to identify community partners and
mentors. Teams are also able to apply for development grants to help
move their project forward prior to submitting a final proposal.
Winning teams participate in a planning retreat and have up to
one year to implement their awards in partnership with a community or
beneficiary. To be a part of the IDEAS Competition, register at <a
href="http://beta-globalchallenge.mit.edu/users/login"><font
color="#0000FF"><u>http://beta-globalchallenge.mit.edu/users/login</u></font
></a>. To be a part of the Global Challenge, an exciting experiment in
global collaboration, just select "Enter the Global Challenge"
when creating an IDEAS team.<br>
<b><br>
10/13<br>
</b><u>IDEAS Generator Dinner<br>
</u>7-9:30pm, Morss Hall in Walker Memorial.<br>
The IDEAS Competition and the MIT Global Challenge are hosting our
first Generator Dinner with D-Lab. Join us to learn from international
development leaders about pressing challenges faced by communities
around the world, pitch your idea and skills to the crowd, find team
members, and learn how to enter your idea to win more than $25,000 in
implementation awards. IDEAS and Global Challenge are an annual
invention and entrepreneurship competition focused on creating
solutions to problems faced by communities around the world. Come
find out more and get connected! RSVPs appreciated but not
required. For more details, visit: <a
href="http://ideas.mit.edu"><font
color="#0000FF"><u>http://ideas.mit.edu</u></font></a><font
face="Times New Roman">. <br>
</font><br>
<b>10/15<br>
</b><u>Four Weeks for America deadline<br>
</u>Applications due by 5pm in 4-104<br>
The MIT Public Service Center and Teach For America team up during IAP
to offer MIT students a compelling challenge. Work with current Teach
For America teachers and help them develop more innovative and
exciting ways to teach science and math - or work with a school
district on data analysis or strategic planning. 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). To find out more about the Four Weeks for America, email
<a href=""><font
color="#0000FF"><u>4foramerica@mit.edu</u></font></a>, stop by the PSC
in 4-104, or phone us at 617-253-8968. Application materials can
be found at <a
href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/fourweeks/index.html"
><font
color="#0000FF"><u
>http://mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/fourweeks/index.html</u></font
></a> .</blockquote>
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<b>10/22<br>
</b><u>Fellowships and Internships IAP deadline<br>
</u>Applications are due by noon in 4-104<br>
Both the Fellowships and Internships programs support MIT students
working on capacity-building service projects. Students work with
community-focused organizations such as non-profits, schools, and
social enterprises. This IAP, we are focusing on projects in the
Americas, but projects in other geographical areas are also welcome.
Find more information about both programs at <a
href=
"http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/resources/internshipsandfellowships/index.html"
><font
color="#0000FF"><u
>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/resources/internshipsandfellowships/index.<span
></span>html</u></font></a><font face="Times New Roman">.</font>
Looking for project ideas? Check-out the PSC's opportunities page <a
href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/index.html"><font
color="#0000FF"><u
>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/index.html</u></font
></a>.<font color="#0000FE"><br>
</font>Check back regularly for more opportunities. Questions? Contact
Alison at <a href=""><font
color="#0000FF"><u>hynd@mit.edu</u></font></a><font
face="Times New Roman">.<br>
</font><br>
Best regards,<br>
The MIT Public Service Center<br>
<font face="Helvetica">***********************************<br>
Jennifer Currie<br>
Senior Administrative Assistant<br>
MIT Public Service Center<br>
77 Massachusetts Avenue<br>
Building 4-104<br>
Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
Direct Tel: 617-258-9361<br>
Main Office Tel: 617-253-0742<br>
Fax: 617-258-9357<br>
</font><a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc"><font
face="Helvetica">http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc</font></a></blockquote>
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