<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><div>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Highlights:<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>1. Apply to sit on an institute committee<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>2. Single malt Scotch whiskey tasting<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>3. Last chance to get your Grad Rat before the price increase<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>4. GSC Orientation logo competition (win $100)<br><br>------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Message brought to you by: The MIT Graduate Student Council<br><br>Send your ideas to: <a href="mailto:changemit@mit.edu">changemit@mit.edu</a><br><br>Visit us online at: gsc.mit.edu<br><br></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><div>1 What: GSC now accepting applications for grad rep positions on </div><div> Institute Committees; see website for descriptions<br>1 When: Deadline is Thursday, June 10, 2010<br>1 Where: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/committees/nom/144">http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/committees/nom/144</a><br>1 Contact: <a>gsc-vp@mit.edu</a> <br><br>MIT has a number of committees, known collectively as Institute Committees, that determine MIT's administrative policies on a number of important topics. They are a relatively small time commitment, but their impact is large. Every year, the GSC nominates grad students to sit on these committees; in order to be nominated, students must apply through the GSC.<br><br>The open positions for Institute Committees have now been finalized and can be viewed at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/committees/nom/144">http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/committees/nom/144</a>. Descriptions of the committees, the procedures for applying, and the application form can be found there also. </div><div><br></div><div>The application deadline has been extended to Thursday, June 10.</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div></div></div><div>2 What: live, interactive guided single malt Scotch whisky tasting and informative presentation<br>2 When: Tuesday, June 29th, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM<div>2 Where: Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square (<a href="http://www.tommydoyles.com/blog/harvard-square/">http://www.tommydoyles.com/blog/harvard-square/</a>), very close to Harvard T stop<br></div><div>2 Who: Boston-area graduate students and their guests<br>2 Note: buy tickets at <a href="http://scotch0629.eventbrite.com">http://scotch0629.eventbrite.com</a> for $29/person; must be 21+ to attend </div><div>2 contact: <a href="mailto:mccomber@mit.edu">mccomber@mit.edu</a><br><br></div><div>- must be at least 21 years old to attend; questions: <a href="mailto:mccomber@mit.edu">mccomber@mit.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div>- A class for single malt Scotch whisky beginners as well as those looking to enhance their knowledge of this intriguing and complex spirit! Accessible to novices and more experienced consumers alike, this seated tasting features a live, informative, interactive presentation about single malt Scotch whisky as well as a sampling of an array of Scotches from the various regions of Scotland. Participants will learn how to taste whisky, how to describe their perceptions, and other necessary steps to becoming knowledgeable consumers.</div><br>- As an added bonus, the venue (Tommy Doyle's) has also put together a great food pairing menu, showcasing food made with whiskey, for you to enjoy before the tasting! (The price of dinner is not included in the event ticket price.) More information will be sent to event registrants.<br><br>- This event is open to Boston-area graduate students and their guests (max 1 guest/student). Participants must purchase tickets online at <a href="http://scotch0629.eventbrite.com">http://scotch0629.eventbrite.com</a>; space is limited, and tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.<br><br>- This event is sponsored by the Boston Graduate Leadership Organization (BGLO, <a href="http://www.thebglo.org">http://www.thebglo.org</a>).<br><div><br></div><div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div></div></div><div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">3 What: GradRat ordering. LAST CHANCE BEFORE PRICE INCREASE</span></font></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">3 When: Wed. & Thurs., June 23 & 24, </span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">11:30 am to 4:30 pm</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">3 Where: E51 Lobby</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">3 More info: <a href="http://gradrat.mit.edu/">http://gradrat.mit.edu/</a></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></p></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div>4 What: GSC Orientation Logo Competition (win $100)</div><div><div>4 When: June 10, 2010 deadline<br>4 Where: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/orientation">http://gsc.mit.edu/orientation</a><br>4 Contact: <a href="mailto:gsc-oc@mit.edu">gsc-oc@mit.edu</a><br><br>- Interested in designing a logo for GSC Orientation? It will appear on the Orientation T-shirt, Graduate magazine, and posters all over campus</div><div><br></div><div>- If your logo is selected, you will win a $100 gift card to the Galleria, plus a special gift from GSC!<br><br></div>- Please send your logo in .jpg format to <a href="mailto:gsc-oc@mit.edu">gsc-oc@mit.edu</a>, along with your name, course number, and brief description of your logo.<br clear="all"><br></div><div><br></div><div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div>DISCOUNTED AUTO INSURANCE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS</div></div><div><br>The MIT GSC is a member of the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS, <a href="http://nagps.org/)">http://nagps.org/)</a>. NAGPS provides many benefits for its members, including discounted auto insurance for graduate students through GEICO. To get a quote, please go to <a href="http://tinyurl.com/gradautoinsurance">http://tinyurl.com/gradautoinsurance</a>.<br><br>Neither MIT nor the GSC officially endorse this insurance, and it is suggested that you compare it against other available auto insurance plans. Contact <a href="mailto:relations@nagps.org">relations@nagps.org</a> with any questions.</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></body></html>