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<p class=MsoNormal>-------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Message brought to you by the: MIT Graduate Student
Council<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Send your ideas to: changemit@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Visit us at: gsc.mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>-------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Submission deadline: Sunday @ 5 PM to
gsc-secretary@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>-------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Highlights:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
1. The Nuts and Bolts of the Academic Job Search<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
2. MIT Career Fair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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3. Discussion on graduate women support<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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4. Beginner Ballroom Workshops<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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5. Ballroom Social Dance<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
6. Musical Tribute to Scientists<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
7. Film<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Academic Career Series: "The Nuts and Bolts of
the Academic Job Search"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Tuesday August 4, 4--5.30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: Room 6-120<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Ulric Ferner, and Clarice Aiello, gsc-arc@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Are you planning to enter the academic job market? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Come hear tips from those who successfully landed a faculty
position. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Learn the search committee's perspective on the
process. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This seminar, "The Nuts and Bolts of the Academic Job
Search" <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>will be a panel discussion about the strategies faculty use <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>to secure academic positions. Panelists include: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Ali Khademhosseini- an Assistant Professor of Medicine and <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Health Sciences and Technology at Harvard-MIT's Division of <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Health Sciences and Technology and the Harvard Medical
School, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Timothy M. Swager- a John D. MacArthur Professor of
Chemistry <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>and the Head of the Department of Chemistry at the
Massachusetts <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Institute of Technology and Enectali Figueroa-Feliciano,
Assistant <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Professor in the Department of Physics at MIT.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: MIT Career Fair <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Thursday, September 17, 2009 -
10:00AM-6:00PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: Johnson Athletics Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: cf-directors@mit.edu <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>You are cordially invited to the MIT Career Fair 2009, MIT's
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>flagship recruiting and professional networking event. We <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>invite you to participate in this event to network with <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>companies of all sectors seeking students of all disciplines
and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>degree programs. The Fair is part of a week-long Career
Week, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>in which companies will have several opportunities to <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>interact with students from Monday, September 14th to
Friday, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>September 18th, 2009.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The associated Career Week, a series of professional <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>presentations to help you prepare for the fair, includes <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>information sessions, panel discussions, and informal <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>networking opportunities hosted by sponsors.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Career Fair is intended for students both undergraduates
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>and graduates seeking full-time, internship, and <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>networking opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>*Submit your resume online, http://career-fair.mit.edu, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>by Friday, September 11th, 2009*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Discussion on graduate women
support<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: 8/6 (Thursday) 6pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: GSC office (50-220)’<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Sidney_t@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dear graduate colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>As you may have heard, the position for Women's programs and
support is<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>now eliminated and the function of student support service
originally<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>under Division of Student Life (DSL) will be restructured
into other<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>existing/new divisions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>While disappointed by these decisions made under current
financial<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>constraints, we feel that it's essential to have a
conversation with the<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>higher administration, such as the dean of student life, at
this point<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>to reemphasize and ensure that graduate women support is not
weaken or<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>put aside. With support from the Graduate Student Council
(GSC), we<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>would like to invite everyone who is interested to
participate in this<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>following pre-meeting to gather ideas and formulate what
graduate women<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>needs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The current plan is to arrange direct conversation between
the group and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>the DSL administration and come up with a proposal
afterwards. Please<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>help us spread the word to as many people as possible.
(event not<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>limited to women)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Beginner Ballroom Workshops<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
7:30-9:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: lobby on the 3rd floor of building
34<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: mitbdt-publicity@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The MIT Ballroom Dance Team is sponsoring a series of
beginner dance <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>classes that focus on learning fun social dance
figures. Lessons are <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>free with an MIT student ID, $5 for everyone else. No
previous dance <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>experience is needed. It is not necessary to bring a
dance partner <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>because we rotate through partners in the classes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This week's schedule:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, August 4
7:30 p.m. Bolero<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
8:30 p.m. Quickstep<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, August 5 7:30 p.m. American
Waltz<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
8:30 p.m. Mambo<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For more information and schedule details, see
http://ballroom.mit.edu/<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Ballroom Social Dance<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Saturday, August 8, 8:00 p.m.
- midnight<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: mitbdt-publicity@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The MIT Ballroom Dance Team is hosting an evening of social
ballroom <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>dancing this Saturday. The event will start at 7:30
p.m. with a free <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>beginner hustle lesson and continue with music, dancing, and
refreshments. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>General admission is $10; student admission is $6.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For more information, see http://ballroom.mit.edu/<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Musical Tribute to Scientists<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: gsc-ac@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Edward Manukyan "Musical Tribute to
Scientists" <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Project will bring to MIT a concert dedicated to our <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>very own Noam Chomsky. Professor Chomsky will be present, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>noted scientist Steven Pinker will give the opening speech, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>and there will be other high-profile guests. If you're <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>interested in helping out with the organizational planning <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>for this event, please email
gsc-ac@mit.edu<mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For more information, please check out <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://www.edwardmanukyan.com/musical_tribute_to_scientists.html.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: FILM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Summer-Fall<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: MIT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: shulner@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The film 'Predictable But Fun', inspired by research work <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>at M.I.T. Media Laboratory, investigates expectations,
social <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>choices, technology as a social tool, and digital life. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The story is told by wedding-gown designers from Israel
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>and Palestine, covering universal themes which transcend
race, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>religion, color and geography. The film is
non-partisan.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The film’s production team is currently working on an
outreach <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>program for the film. They are looking for students to work <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>with on program strategy and execution -- both offline and <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>online. The efforts will be relating to the film's upcoming <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>nationwide screenings tour taking place this October. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>An interest in the arts, prior community outreach
experience, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>strong communications n' organizational skills, and a
delightful <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>personality are some of the characteristics they are looking
for. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Students will volunteer 5-to-12 hours weekly, depending on the
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>student's role. Initially this will start as an un-paid
position; <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>yet, students who are the right fit can turn into a paid <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>opportunity which may include travel.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to be involved with this project, email <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>your resume to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Grace Shulner <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Director, 'Predictable But Fun' <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>shulner@media.mit.edu <o:p></o:p></p>
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