On Apr 8, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Patricia Sampson wrote: > The Google hack...sitting on the dome would be VERY cool! One of my > colleagues in EECS headquarters shared a few contacts based on > EECS/ICP recruiting events. At one point Google had t-shirts with > Google laced above the MIT dome... Hope this comes off! > ____________________________________________ > > MIT Recruiter > Isa Notermans > With University Programs > Rachelle Emard emard@google.com > > Recruiting Specialist at Google Cambridge office > Chelsea Pollen chelseapollen@google.com > > _______________________________________________________________________ > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Charles Jennings wrote: >> >> >> How about a cartoon showing the Google logo standing on top of the MIT dome, >> as if placed there by a hacker. >> >> >> >> You could try staging the real thing and photographing it, but a cartoon >> version is probably more visually effective for the Google home page. If >> Google goes for it, you could then stage the real thing on the day – it >> would probably get lots of attention! >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> Charles Jennings >> >> (617) 324 3977 >> >> http://mcgovern.mit.edu >> >> >> >> From: editors-bounces@MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces@MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of >> Melanie Miller >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 2:01 PM >> To: Jennifer Schmitt; editors@mit.edu >> >> Subject: Re: [Editors] your help for a google logo for MIT's 150th birthday, >> April 10 >> >> >> >> Jennifer and Andrew that’s fabulous – you can’t ask for more than that. >> Clarise Snyder had the good idea that if it is too late to do the 10th, they >> could perhaps do the 30th for the Open House. >> >> >> >> Thank you for running with this - MIT Editors Group is a force to be >> reckoned with! >> >> Melanie >> >> >> >> >> >> From: editors-bounces@MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces@MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of >> Jennifer Schmitt >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 1:56 PM >> To: editors@mit.edu >> Subject: Re: [Editors] your help for a google logo for MIT's 150th birthday, >> April 10 >> >> >> >> Hello friends, >> >> >> >> I just spoke with our relationship manager in University relations, who was >> *very* enthusiastic about the idea, "Oh, that's a really nice idea. How >> cute. I really like that." >> >> >> >> He also mentioned that Sunday was a slow news day, and that the request >> couldn't be made for a better day. He made no promises that this would >> actually materialize, but again, he said that he liked the idea and promised >> to advance our request as quickly as possible. >> >> >> >> If I hear anything from him, I'll send a note to the list. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Jennifer Schmitt >> >> RD Communications >> >> >> >> On Apr 7, 2011, at 1:24 PM, Andrew Whitacre wrote: >> >> >> >> Friend got back to me and says: "I submitted a request and emailed the guy >> who makes them (I don't know him though, so I don't carry particular sway) >> -- hopefully it'll go through!" >> >> >> >> Hope that helps a wee bit! >> >> Andrew Whitacre >> >> Communications Manager >> >> Massachusetts Institute of Technology >> >> (617) 324-0490 >> >> awhit@mit.edu >> >> cms.mit.edu | civic.mit.edu | gambit.mit.edu >> >> >> >> On Apr 7, 2011, at 1:23 PM, Bruce Mendelsohn wrote: >> >> >> >> Love this idea. We should go viral with it. >> >> >> >> On Apr 7, 2011, at 1:15 PM, Andrew Whitacre wrote: >> >> >> >> Friend of mine at Google Cambridge, when I asked if she has any in's, says, >> "Yes - let me see what I can do ..." >> >> >> >> I'll keep you all posted if any options come via that route... >> >> Andrew Whitacre >> >> Communications Manager >> >> Massachusetts Institute of Technology >> >> (617) 324-0490 >> >> awhit@mit.edu >> >> cms.mit.edu | civic.mit.edu | gambit.mit.edu >> >> >> >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> >> >> From: "Melanie Miller" >> >> Date: April 7, 2011 1:07:05 PM EDT >> >> To: "editors@mit.edu" >> >> Subject: [Editors] your help for a google logo for MIT's 150th birthday, >> April 10 >> >> >> >> Hello my fellow editors, >> I had an idea that for MIT's 150th birthday on Sunday, google should have an >> MIT-themed logo for its home page with a link to the 150th website. I sent a >> request to the designated email address but it felt a bit like sending into >> a black hole. >> >> I'd like to ask your help: if you agree and are so inclined, please email >> proposals@google.com the suggestion of doing this. Below is my forwarded >> email if you'd even just want to cut and paste. >> >> I figured my email could be overlooked, but a group of like-minded emails >> all from @mit.edu might get noticed. >> >> I checked in with the 150th folks and have their blessing on trying to do >> this. It would be fabulous (and great PR). >> >> Happy convocation! >> Melanie >> >> PS. If you'd like to see some special logos (or "doodles") they've done in >> the past, go to http://www.google.com/logos/ >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Melanie Miller >> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 12:47 PM >> To: 'proposals@google.com' >> Cc: Kenneth Irwin; Rebecca Hailu >> Subject: google logo for MIT's 150th birthday, April 10 >> >> Hello, >> Sunday, April 10, 2011 is the 150th birthday for MIT - it seemed logical for >> there to be a google logo for it! >> >> It could be as easy and the MIT dome in one of the "o"s and a link to the >> 150th birthday page: http://mit150.mit.edu/ (just an idea) >> >> Please feel free to contact me for more information or anything. >> Thanks, >> Melanie >> _________________________ >> Melanie L. 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