<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div>************************** GSC ANNOUNCEMENTS *************************</div><div> more extensive announcements online: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu">http://gsc.mit.edu</a></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>headlines (details below):</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 1. Dinners with the Dean</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Coordinators needed</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 2. Graduate Resident Tutor Positions</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Apply Now!</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 3. Value-Added Internship</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Deadline is Nov 7th</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 4. Kauffman Seminar</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nov 5, 5-6pm</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 5. Stellar Advisory Board</div><div><br></div><div>details:</div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div>*Coordinators needed for Dinners with the Dean*</div><div><br></div><div>Dean Steve Lerman is searching for two coordinators for </div><div>Dinners with the Dean. This is a great way to get to know a </div><div>senior member of the MIT administration.</div><div><br></div><div>Dinners with the Dean is a series of up to four dinners each year </div><div>with Dean for Graduate Education Steve Lerman. Coordinators of the </div><div>series will work with members of the Office of the Dean for Graduate</div><div>Education, including the dean himself, to plan each dinner.</div><div><br></div><div>The series is meant to be a forum for graduate students to express </div><div>their concerns directly to the dean. Dinners are generally held at </div><div>the MIT Faculty Club for 25 randomly-selected graduate students.</div><div><br></div><div>If you are interested in this position or would like more information, </div><div>please reply to Heather Fry of the dean's office at <a href="mailto:heatherf@mit.edu">heatherf@mit.edu</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div>*Graduate Resident Tutor Positions*</div><div><br></div><div>Residential Life Programs is looking for MIT graduate students. </div><div>These students are invited to apply for live-in positions as </div><div>Graduate Resident Tutors (GRT) in the various undergraduate dorms.</div><div> </div><div>Essentially, GRTs assist the Housemasters in ensuring the wellbeing </div><div>of the undergrad residents. GRTs are compensated with a free room </div><div>for twelve months per year and a stipend of $1460 for the 2009-2010 </div><div>academic year. See the detailed mission statement, job description, </div><div>and eligibility requirements included below.</div><div> </div><div>We are having four info sessions before the application deadline which</div><div>is January 28, 2009. The info sessions are great way to hear an </div><div>overview of the program and get questions answered.</div><div> </div><div>GRT Info Session Dates:</div><div>Nov. 03 6 PM, Sidney-Pacific,NW86-157, Multipurpose Room</div><div>Nov. 13 6:30 PM, Main Building, Room 1-134</div><div>Dec. 02 6:30 PM, Main Building, Room1-135</div><div>Jan. 05 5PM, Student Center, Twenty Chimneys, third floor</div><div> </div><div>Those students interested in applying should submit their application</div><div>by going to <a href="http://greta.mit.edu/apply">http://greta.mit.edu/apply</a>. </div><div>Any questions regarding the position or the application process </div><div>can be directed to <a href="mailto:be-a-grt@mit.edu">be-a-grt@mit.edu</a> or 617-452-4280.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*Value-Added Internships*</div><div><br></div><div>The Public Service Center is offering funded Value-Added Internship</div><div>opportunities to MIT students for IAP!</div><div><br></div><div>Internships deadline: November 7 at noon </div><div><br></div><div>The Paul and Priscilla Gray Value-Added Internships are intended to </div><div>help MIT students develop capacity-building service projects while </div><div>working as interns within community organizations such as non-profits,</div><div>government offices, international aid agencies, schools, and grassroots</div><div>groups. Interns may also work within for-profit businesses if the </div><div>business is using a social-entrepreneurship model to address the needs </div><div>of an under-served community.</div><div><br></div><div>Check-out the opportunities at </div><div><a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/resources/internships/index.html">http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/resources/internships/index.html</a></div><div><br></div><div>Questions? Contact Alison at <a href="mailto:hynd@mit.edu">hynd@mit.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*Kauffman Innovation Seminar*</div><div><br></div><div>Wednesday, November Nov. 5th, 5pm-6pm</div><div>Food and Drink, 6pm -7pm</div><div>Room 1-390</div><div>-- Please send short RSVP note to <a href="mailto:awankerl@mit.edu">awankerl@mit.edu</a> --</div><div><br></div><div>*Speaker:</div><div>Julie Gerstenberger</div><div>Director External Alliances and VP</div><div>Eastman Kodak Company</div><div><br></div><div>*Abstract:</div><div>In today's open innovation environment, few innovations can be </div><div>accomplished in one organization alone. Universities, start-up </div><div>companies and corporate R&D all interact at different stages and, </div><div>at least in theory, can complement each other and enhance overall </div><div>innovation efficiency.</div><div><br></div><div>During the seminar, Julie will set up our discussion topic of open</div><div>innovation in and between organizations based on some of her own </div><div>findings and insights. She will then engage with you in the </div><div>exploration of the great opportunities and barriers that exist, </div><div>why they exist and what it takes to overcome the barriers and make </div><div>good on the opportunities, with plenty of hands-on examples based </div><div>on her experiences.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*Stellar Advisory Board*</div><div><br></div><div>The Stellar Advisory Board is looking for a graduate student </div><div>representative to contribute in its management and innovation. </div><div><br></div><div>If you are interested in this position, </div><div>please email <a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu">gsc-secretary@mit.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div><br></div></div>
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