<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. Two Dollar Tuesday</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nov 18, 6pm, Morss Hall</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 2. Harvard-MIT 80's Party</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nov 15, 9:30pm, Dudley House (Harvard)</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 3. Diversity Leadership Congress</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Live Viewing Nov 18th</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 4. Pass/D/Fail Grading Option</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Available to graduate students starting Dec 1st</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 5. A Taste of Scotland</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nov 25, 6-8pm, Morss Hall</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 6. STYLE WORKS Professional Wardrobe Workshop</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nov 13, 7-8pm, 3-133</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 7. IDEAS09</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Deadline for submission is Nov 15th</div><div><br></div><div>details:</div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div>*Two Dollar Tuesday!*</div><div><br></div><div>TICKETS ON SALE NOW: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/tdt">http://gsc.mit.edu/tdt</a></div><div><br></div><div>What: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Italian dinner and desserts for $2/person, </div><div> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>adult beverages for $2/person;</div><div> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>theme is entrepreneurship, with Prof. Ed Roberts of Sloan </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and alumni entrepreneurs</div><div>When: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM</div><div>Where: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Morss Hall (first floor of Walker Memorial)</div><div>Who: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>graduate students and up to one guest per student, </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and children are free</div><div><br></div><div>No guarantee for dinner after 6:30 PM. Bring 21+ age ID if </div><div>purchasing a drinking ticket. Sponsored by the GSC and the GradRat. </div><div>Email <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a> with questions.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div>*Harvard-MIT 80's Party*</div><div><br></div><div>Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:30pm-12:30am</div><div>Dudley House Dining Hall</div><div><br></div><div>Whip out the mousse, bring those leg warmers, and get your </div><div>acid-washed jeans out of the closet! Come re-live the 80's at the </div><div>Harvard-MIT party @ Harvard! We'll play your favorite tunes from </div><div>Duran Duran, Beastie Boys, Madonna, The Police, Guns N' Roses, </div><div>Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., and many more! Open to all Harvard and </div><div>MIT graduate students and their guests. Max 2 guests per student. </div><div>Admission is free. Drinks are $2. Proper ID required for alcohol.</div><div>Questions? Email Jonathan at <a href="mailto:schneid@fas.harvard.edu">schneid@fas.harvard.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*Live Viewing of Diversity Leadership Congress*</div><div><br></div><div>As part of MIT's continuing work to inspire and support a culture of</div><div>diversity and inclusion, the Institute will host the Diversity</div><div>Leadership Congress on November 18th. The day is designed to give</div><div>participants practical tools and strategies to help lead diversity</div><div>efforts in their areas and foster a culture of inclusion at</div><div>MIT. Details about the program and speakers can be found at:</div><div><a href="http://web.mit.edu/diversityleaders">http://web.mit.edu/diversityleaders</a></div><div><br></div><div>Members of the community are welcome to participate in any of the</div><div>following ways:</div><div><br></div><div>(1) Prior to the Congress, community members may submit questions for</div><div>the panelists by writing to <a href="mailto:diversityleaders@mit.edu">diversityleaders@mit.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div>(2) During the event, remote viewing will take place in the Student</div><div>Center (Mezzanine Lounge and West Lounge) as well as Room</div><div>E25-111. Attendees at the remote locations will have an opportunity to</div><div>contribute written comments to the Congress proceedings as well as to</div><div>participate in a facilitator-led debrief discussion. The remote</div><div>viewing will take place from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., with the discussion</div><div>immediately following.</div><div><br></div><div>(3) After the Congress, the event video will be available</div><div>on-line. Several units are already planning group viewing and</div><div>discussions to bring the conversation from the Congress back to the</div><div>local community.</div><div><br></div><div>If you would like more information about these options, please write</div><div>to <a href="mailto:ViewCongress@mit.edu">ViewCongress@mit.edu</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*Pass/D/Fail Grading Option for Graduate Students*</div><div><br></div><div>The Pass/D/Fail grading option for graduate students was approved by </div><div>the faculty this past spring and is available when students </div><div>pre-register online for the spring term beginning December 1, 2008. </div><div><br></div><div>Pass/D/Fail is available under the following circumstances:</div><div>- The student must be registered in a graduate degree program and </div><div> elect the option in a total of no more than one subject per term;</div><div>- Pass/D/Fail cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements </div><div> (including the required subject units for any degree program);</div><div>- The Registrar must be notified before the end of the fifth week </div><div> of the term (Add Date);</div><div>- Instructors and departments have the flexibility to limit the use </div><div> of P/D/F grading </div><div><br></div><div>Please contact Peter Hayes (<a href="mailto:prhayes@mit.edu">prhayes@mit.edu</a>) in the Registrar’s Office with any questions.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*A Taste of Scotland*</div><div><br></div><div>A Taste of Scotland, featuring 2 hours of tastings of </div><div>the Glenlivet scotch whisky</div><div><br></div><div>TICKETS ON SALE NOW: </div><div><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/component/content/article/241">http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/component/content/article/241</a></div><div><br></div><div>Includes:</div><div>- tastings of The Glenlivet scotch whisky </div><div> (12, 15, 16, 18, and 21 year varieties)</div><div>- indoor golf driving and putting practice</div><div>- appetizers</div><div>- gift bags</div><div><br></div><div>When: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> Tuesday, November 25th, 6:00-8:00 PM</div><div>Where: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> Morss Hall (1st floor of Walker Memorial)</div><div>Tickets: $10 for MIT graduate students, $10 for guests </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> (max of 1 guest/student)</div><div><br></div><div>Must be 21+ to attend this event. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*9Tailors & Polished Present: STYLE WORKS*</div><div><br></div><div>Professional Wardrobe Workshop </div><div>Date: Thursday (11/13)</div><div>Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm</div><div>Location: Room 3-133</div><div> </div><div>Chance to win a Professionally Fitted Dress Shirt ! </div><div>FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED</div><div> </div><div>You've just landed an interview with your dream employer. You and your friend practice a few case studies. You know Porter's Five Forces, the 4 C's and SWOT like the back of your hand. You've even perfected the solid, but not-too-firm handshake. You're ready...until you go to your closet.</div><div> </div><div>The CEO of 9tailors and Senior Stylist of Polished Wardrobe Advising will show you the key pieces that every person needs in his or her closet to make a great first impression every time. </div><div> </div><div>Dress casually for the presentation!</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div>*IDEAS09*</div><div><br></div><div>Submit your IDEAS09 proposal by the 15th of November to benefit </div><div>from review & feedback, development grants, and mentoring. </div><div><br></div><div>Its time to get your IDEAS09 proposal posted to </div><div><a href="http://ideas.mit.edu/start.html">http://ideas.mit.edu/start.html</a>. By submitting early you maximize</div><div>opportunities to round out your team with the skills and talent you </div><div>need and attract support - from development grants of up to $1,000</div><div>to mentors with expertise in their field. </div><div><br></div><div>IDEAS awards of up to $7,500 are made based on the Innovation, </div><div>Feasibility, and Impact of projects, which can be located anywhere </div><div>in the world, from Cambridge to Cape Town.</div><div><br></div><div>Apply online at: <a href="http://ideas.mit.edu/start.html">http://ideas.mit.edu/start.html</a></div><div><br></div><div>Got and idea and are looking for a team? Pitch your idea online.</div><div>IDEAS can help match people with big ideas to change the world with </div><div>the student talent to make it happen. </div><div>Browse online at: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/ideas/www/getconnected.htm">http://web.mit.edu/ideas/www/getconnected.htm</a></div><div><br></div><div>Questions? Contact Las Hasselblad at 617-324-5176</div><div>or email <a href="mailto:ideas-admin@mit.edu">ideas-admin@mit.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div><div><br></div>
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