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<br><font color="993333" size="5">In this anno…</font>
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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc0">Webmaster Application (<u><b><i>Paid Position!</i></b></u>)</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc1">Institute Committee Rep Applications</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc2">Grad Orientation 2012 Logo Design Contest <u><b><i>(Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!)</i></b></u></a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc3">GSC Official Stance on the State of Off-Campus Housing</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic & Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_academic1">Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded Research</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_academic2">Broader Impacts Group Kickoff Event</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_academic3">NASA/MIT Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design 2012</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_extra1">Ballroom Dance Workshops</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_social1">Science Fiction Author John Scalzi Visiting MIT</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_social2">SP June Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_social4">Ten-Cent Wings and Basketball Night at the Thirsty Ear</a></li>
<li><a href="#137dcfaecc93eacb_social3">SP Cultural Festival</a></li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc0"><font size="4" color="993333">Webmaster Application (<u><b><i>Paid Position!</i></b></u>)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Webmaster Applications now open! (<u><b><i>Paid Position!</i></b></u>)
<br><b>When</b>: Applications due 11:59PM on Sunday June 24, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/" target="_blank">GSC Webmaster App</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: Please contact the <a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">GSC Secretary</a> with questions
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<li>The GSC is seeking to hire a <b><u>webmaster for general maintenance and operations of our site</u></b> (<a href="http://gsc.mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc.mit.edu</a>)</li>
<li>This is a paid position and can last to the end of the academic year (or longer, provided the candidate does an acceptable job and is amenable to continuing)</li>
<li>Time requirements: flexible!</li>
<li>Salary: $15 per hour, up to $4,000 per year</li>
<li>We are looking for candidates that meet the following criteria: (1) Must have HTML and PHP experience and be familiar with server-side scripting (e.g. PHP, JavaScript, although more advanced ones are welcome!); (2) Experience and familiarity with MySQL; (3) Comfortable with text editors and command line; (4) Familiarity with security settings (Being able to deal with MIT certificates is a plus); (5) Familiarity with MIT-specific resources is a bonus (e.g. scripts server, web folder structure and permissions, etc.)</li>
<li>The application can be found <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/" target="_blank">here</a>. It's due on June 24 (by 11:59PM), and we will be holding brief interviews the week of June 25.
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc1"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Institute Committee Rep Applications Now Open!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Institute Committee Rep Applications
<br><b>When</b>: Applications due June 30, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2012-institute-committee-rep-application/" target="_blank">GSC Institute Rep App</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">Aalap Dighe</a>
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<li>Institute Committee representatives are a vital link between the administration, the GSC, and the community as a whole</li>
<li>More information about the positions can be found <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/institute-rep/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Applications for this year are now open at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2012-institute-committee-rep-application/" target="_blank">this page</a></li>
<li>Questions? Please contact <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">Aalap Dighe, GSC VP</a></li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc2"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Orientation 2012 Logo Design Contest <u>(Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!)</u></font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Orientation 2012 Logo Design Contest <b><u>(Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!)</u></b>
<br><b>When</b>: Deadline for submission is 23:59 on Sunday June 17
<br><b>Where</b>: Submit to the <a href="mailto:gsc-oc@mit.edu" target="_blank">OC Chairs</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-oc@mit.edu" target="_blank">Neel and Cristina</a>
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<li>Do you want to be part of Team Orientation 2012? Do you like designing and putting your creative skills to use?</li>
<li>Help design the Orientation 2012 logo that will be seen by thousands of your fellow MIT students (and get a gift card if your design is chosen)!</li>
<li>Design criteria: (1) The logo must contain the MIT colors (see <a href="http://web.mit.edu/graphicidentity/colors/index.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/orientation2011/" target="_blank">here</a>); (2) Submit 2 versions: (i) a high-resolution 600 ppi version for color laser printing and (ii) a low-resolution 100 ppi version for web rendering; (3) Images and fonts should preferably be vector graphics rendered for scalability; (4) Max. file size 300 kB for web logo; (5) Image size should not exceed 200 px height for web rendering; (6) Acceptable file formats include .gif, .png, or .tiff</li>
<li>By submitting an entry to this competition, you agree to surrender copyright, without reservation, and grant all inclusive rights to the GSC to share, distribute and use the logo materials and their derivative works in web, print, fabric and all other media (digital or print), without attribution, and for commercial purposes</li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc3"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Official Stance on the State of Off-Campus Housing</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Official Stance on the State of Off-Campus Housing
<br><b>When</b>: Published Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: May/June Faculty Newsletter (article is available <a href="http://web.mit.edu/fnl/volume/245/spatocco.html" target="_blank">here</a>)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-president@mit.edu" target="_blank">Brian Spatocco, GSC President</a>
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<li>This article in the Faculty Newsletter presents the GSC's stance on the housing market surrounding MIT</li>
<li>This is the first time the GSC has made a public statement about such an issue</li>
<li>We look forward to working together with Faculty and Staff in order to plan strategically for the future</li>
<li>Comments and/or concerns are welcome. Please contact <a href="mailto:gsc-president@mit.edu" target="_blank">Brian Spatocco</a></li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_academic1"><font size="4" color="993333">Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded Research</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded Research
<br><b>When</b>: Today through July 11, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: Online (petition is <a href="https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/require-free-access-over-internet-scientific-journal-articles-arising-taxpayer-funded-research/wDX82FLQ" target="_blank">here</a>)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-lasc-committee@mit.edu" target="_blank">GSC LASC</a>
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<li>Have you ever used a library computer or campus Internet connection to read a research paper?</li>
<li>Once you graduate, all of that research becomes inaccessible</li>
<li>We're petitioning the Obama administration to mandate an Open Access Policy</li>
<li>Open Access will make federally funded research freely available to the public</li>
<li>Please sign the petition <a href="https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/require-free-access-over-internet-scientific-journal-articles-arising-taxpayer-funded-research/wDX82FLQ" target="_blank">here</a>!</li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_academic2"><font size="4" color="993333">Broader Impacts Group Kickoff Event</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Broader Impacts Group Kickoff Event
<br><b>When</b>: June 19, 4-6PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Exhibit Center (12 School St., Woods Hole, MA)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:aalpert@mit.edu" target="_blank">Alice Alpert</a>
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<li>What motivates you to do your research? How will your share your findings with the world?</li>
<li>Find out about communications workshops that can help you hone skills for academia and beyond as well as define ideas for Broader Impacts Statements</li>
<li>Refreshments will be served</li>
<li>Visit our website <a href="http://www.whoi.edu/website/big/home" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Join our mailing list <a href="http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/broaderimpactsgroup" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_academic3"><font size="4" color="993333">NASA/MIT Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design 2012</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: NASA/MIT Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design 2012 - Innovation Bootcamp - Solving NASA's Epic Challenges
<br><b>When</b>: June 24-June 29, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: Multiple locations over the 1-week period (Burton Conner House, 33-116, 9-057)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sydneydo@mit.edu" target="_blank">Sydney Do</a>
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<li>Are you passionate about solving "epic" multidisciplinary problems, while inspiring and educating high school students in STEM disciplines?</li>
<li>Want to learn methods for fostering your own creativity as you develop concepts to address tough research problems?</li>
<li>NASA and MIT AeroAstro are running the ICED2012 Program, aimed at using the creativity of the crowds to address some of NASA's biggest challenges</li>
<li>We are looking for grad students with diverse research backgrounds to come up with out-of-the-box ideas, and teach high school students to do the same</li>
<li>More information and application details <a href="http://bit.ly/ICED2012" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_extra1"><font size="4" color="993333">Ballroom Dance Workshops</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ballroom Dance Workshops
<br><b>When</b>: Mondays, 7:00-9:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Location varies - please check website
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bdc-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">Ballroom Dancing Club</a>
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<li>Classes in Swing, Tango, Rumba, Hustle, Cha-Cha, and Waltz</li>
<li>No previous experience or partner is necessary</li>
<li>Dress casually and comfortably</li>
<li>FREE for MIT students!</li>
<li>Check website for full schedule <a href="http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/iapsummer.html" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_social1"><font size="4" color="993333">Science Fiction Author John Scalzi</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Science fiction author John Scalzi visits MIT
<br><b>When</b>: Friday June 15, 5:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Science Fiction Library (W20-473)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitsfs@mit.edu" target="_blank">MITSFS</a>
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<li>Hugo-Winning Author John Scalzi is visiting MIT!</li>
<li>Part of book tour for "Redshirts"</li>
<li>Informal visit in the world's largest open-stack SF and fantasy library</li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_social2"><font size="4" color="993333">SP June Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sidney-Pacific June Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday June 17, 12-1PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific Residence (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">SP Brunch Chair</a>
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<li>Join us for the first SP brunch of the summer!</li>
<li>Enjoy delicious free food and great conversation with friends and neighbors</li>
<li>Bring your own utensils and help the environment!</li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_social4"><font size="4" color="993333">Ten-Cent Wings and Basketball Night at the Thirsty Ear</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ten-Cent Wings and Basketball Night at the Thirsty Ear
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 M
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House, NW35
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-sports@mit.edu" target="_blank">TEEC Sports</a>
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<li>Join us for game 4 of the National Basketball Association championship, the NBA Finals, at the Thirsty!</li>
<li>Special pre-game "Intro to Basketball" presentation</li>
<li>Ten-cent wings and free soda starting at 7:30 PM while supplies last. (We'll have plenty prepared ahead of time!)</li>
<li>Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC), Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants</li>
<li>21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door</li>
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<p><a name="137dcfaecc93eacb_social3"><font size="4" color="993333">Cultural Festival</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Cultural Festival
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday June 23
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific Residence (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-cultural-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">SP Cultural Chair</a>
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<li>Different cultural student associations will present their cultures by different food from their culture and also with performances</li>
<li>It will provide students a great opportunity to learn about different cultures, socialize and enjoy good food</li>
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