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<p class=MsoNormal>-------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<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>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. MIT Innovation Club<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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2. MIT Career Fair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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3. GSC Diversity Task Force<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
4. Welcome Incoming Students!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
5. Calling Photographers and Orientation Volunteers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
6. Student T Passes for the Fall Semester<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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7. India’s Independence Day Celebration!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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8. Public Service Fellowships and Internships <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>
9. Ballroom Dance<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: MIT Innovation Club<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Join Now<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: http://iclub.mit.edu/about/join<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: innovationclub-exec@mit.edu <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Join the MIT Innovation Club - iclub.mit.edu/about/join<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The MIT Innovation Club seeks to understand innovation as a <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>science and practice of generating and implementing new
ideas.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>With the launch of our new website and member directory, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>we’re actively building a community that will create a
richer <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>experience for our members and affiliates, now and in the <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>future. We are reaching out across the MIT campus to foster <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>relationships with students, other departments and centers <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>of innovation in the MIT community. We hope you’ll
join us in <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>this pursuit and add yourself to our member directory.<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>Featuring Platinum sponsors: Oracle and Vecna<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Go to career-fair.mit.edu<http://career-fair.mit.edu><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> * To register and submit your resume by
11:59 P.M. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> Friday, September 11th, 2009<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> * To attend the Career Fair Kickoff and
Networking BBQ Wednesday, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> September 16th from 6 to 8:30PM at
Kresge Barbeque Pits<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> * To volunteer as a Career Fair Student
Representative<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> * To view participating companies and the
Career Week Schedule<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This is an exclusive event limited to current
undergraduates, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>graduates, post-docs, and alumni of MIT only.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to your participation!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> What: GSC Diversity Task
Force<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: http://gsc.mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: gsc-officers@mit.edu, gsc-arc@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>As of August 5, the GSC resolution on the Diversity Task
Force <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>passed unanimously with a white ballot at the August General
Council. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This reflects the Graduate Student Council's determination
and desire <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>to take a major role to harness the value of diversity in
the MIT community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Now, the GSC needs your help. We are in the process of
finding diversity <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>task force members, and leadership for the task force. We
welcome <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>participation to this very important initiative.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We also need to locate and appoint chairs to lead this
effort. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>These chairs will play very important roles and will work
closely <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>with the executive committee and myself.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please send an email to gsc-officers@mit.edu <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>if you are interested to be a member and please indicate <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>if you would be willing to take on the chair position.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Welcome incoming students to
campus!!!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Aug 16-30, based on your
availability<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: Grad dorms (Albany St, Amherst St,
Wadsworth St)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: airportshuttle_chair@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Volunteer to welcome incoming MIT graduate students to
campus during <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>orientation! All you have to do is wait for the students to
be dropped <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>off at an on-campus location (Albany St, Amherst St, or
Wadsworth St) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>by the airport shuttle. Show them the way to their dorm,
talk to them <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>about MIT a little, ... just make them feel welcome! Please
sign up by<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Aug 12 so we can let the students know someone is expecting
them!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For more details and to sign up, please visit:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/orientation/139<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Calling Photographers and
Orientation Volunteers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: gsc-oc@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Want to be a part of Orientation 2009?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The chairs are looking for photographers and
volunteers. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Send an email to gsc-oc@mit.edu to express interest. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Student T Passes for the Fall
Semester<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: August 15, 2009 (deadline)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: LOCATION<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Larry Brutti (lrbrutti@mit.edu) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>As many of you know, MIT offers a subsidized T Pass program,
offering<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>a full 50% off the regular price registered students who do
not have a<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>parking permit on campus. If you are a new or
continuing student,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>you can enroll online at:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/tpass.html<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>August 15th is the last day to order September passes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Applications run from September to August. If you are
a continuing <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>student, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>you must re-enroll for the program each year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: India’s Independence Day
Celebration!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When: Sunday, August 16, 2009 – 12PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Where: W20-306 (Twenty Chimneys room in Student
Center)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: mit@ashanet.org<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>August 15th, 2009, marks the 62nd anniversary of
India’s independence. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>On Sunday the 16th, join Asha for Education’s MIT
chapter to celebrate <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>with brunch, music, and games (in advance of the broader
public <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>celebration at the Hatchshell in Boston in the afternoon).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Asha for Education is an all-volunteer non-profit working to
help <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>educate underprivileged children in India. This event
is co-sponsored <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>by the GSC Funding Board.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What: Public Service Fellowships and Internships
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Alison Hynd, hynd@mit.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Up to 19 hours a week, flexible schedule. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Get great community service work experience at the Public
Service Center!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The MIT Public Service Center is seeking a graduate
assistant for the <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Public Service Fellowships and Value-Added Internships
programs for the <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>2009-2010 academic year, with the possibility of extension
into summer 2010.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>These two programs support MIT students in developing and
implementing <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>service projects that build capacity for under-served
communities around <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>the world. To get a feel for the work we support, check-out
the student <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>stories at
http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/stories/index.html and the <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>videos of students talking about their projects at <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/publicservicecenter/videos.<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: Tuesday and Wednesday
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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>No previous dance experience is needed. It is not
necessary to <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>bring a dance partner 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 11
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 12 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>
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