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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC0">Webmaster Application (<u><b><i>Paid Position!</i></b></u>)</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC3">Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC) Applications Live</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC2">Activities Committee - Monthly Meeting</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC5">Academics, Research, and Careers Committee - Monthly Meeting</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC1">Institute Committee Rep Applications</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic & Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Academic-Professional2">Breakfast Talk on the European Crisis with A. Mas-Colell</a>
</li><li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Academic-Professional1">Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded Research</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Extracurricular1">Ballroom Dance Workshops</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Social1">Basketball Night and Wings at Thirsty</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Social3">MITBDT Dance Social</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Social2">Flight Night 3 @ Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#1380110504c6eeb5_Social4">Spelling Bee @ Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_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.</li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_GSC3"><font size="4" color="993333">Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC) Applications Live</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC) Applications Live
<br><b>When</b>: Applications Due Friday, June 22nd at 11:59 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/ptac-2012-application/" target="_blank">Apply online here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ptac@mit.edu" target="_blank">PTAC</a>
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<li>Identify to the President-elect existing MIT-wide issues as well as strategies for seizing upon new opportunity spaces.</li>
<li>Serve as a confidential sounding board to the President-elect by providing feedback to questions and ideas.</li>
<li>The application and interview process seeks to identify the most informed, experienced, and diverse membership possible.</li>
<li>Applications due Friday, June 22nd, at 11:59 PM</li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Activities Committee - Monthly Meeting</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC AC Meeting
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, June 18, 7-8PM
<br><b>Where</b>: The Thirsty Ear Pub at Ashdown
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">Alex & Marie</a>
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<li>Do you want to plan and organize exciting, fun summer events for graduate students?</li>
<li>Do you love working in teams and having fun?</li>
<li>Are you interested in joining the Leadership Development subcommittee in GSC?</li>
<li>Join the next Activities Committee meeting! Please <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1454167326" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
<li>Discuss events ideas, meet new friends, collaborate with GSC team and dorm officers, departments, and other student organizations</li>
<li>For more information, please visit the <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/ac/" target="_blank">AC site</a></li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_GSC5"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC ARC Meeting
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday June 19, 5:30PM
<br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office in Walker Memorial (50-220)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">Dimiter & Pavitra</a>
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<li>Do you enjoy working in teams analyzing large amounts of data and programming professional events?</li>
<li>Join us for our monthly meeting on June 19! Dinner will be provided; <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/151502864" target="_blank">please RSVP here</a></li>
<li>ARC projects include professional development series, faculty advising initiative, travel grants, academic writing bootcamps and more</li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_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="1380110504c6eeb5_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">Breakfast Talk on the European Crisis with A. Mas-Colell</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Breakfast talk on the European Crisis with A. Mas-Colell
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday June 21st, 9.15am
<br><b>Where</b>: E51-395
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jsaa@mit.edu" target="_blank">Joel Saa-Seoane</a>
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<li>Prof. A. Mas-Colell will offer a talk on 'The Catalan Economy at a Decisive Crossroad'</li>
<li>The session will offer a presentation and informal analysis of the situation of the catalan economy within a key historic moment for the Euro zone</li>
<li>It will also be a good chance to learn more about the present EU crisis and Spain's economy from a world-renowned figure in this field</li>
<li>Professor Andreu Mas-Colell is the current Minister of Economy and Knowledge of the Government of Catalonia (Spain)</li>
<li>He is also professor at U. Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona and former Prof. at Berkeley (1972-80) and Harvard (1981-1996)</li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_Academic-Professional1"><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="1380110504c6eeb5_Extracurricular1"><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="1380110504c6eeb5_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">Basketball night and wings at Thirsty</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Basketball night and wings at Thirsty
<br><b>When</b>: June 19, 7:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-sports@mit.edu" target="_blank">TEEC-Sports</a>
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<li>Ten-cent wings and free soda starting at 7:30pm (Ten wings per person per order while supplies last)</li>
<li>Special pre-game presentation about basketball at 8:30pm</li>
<li>Game 4 of the National Basketball Association championship, the NBA Finals, at 9pm!</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="1380110504c6eeb5_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">MITBDT Dance Social</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MITBDT Dance Social
<br><b>When</b>: June 23, 8pm-11:59 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Sala De Puerto Rico
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitbdt-exec-private@mit.edu" target="_blank">MITBDT</a>
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<li>Social ballroom dancing</li>
<li>Beginner Rumba Lesson at 7:30 pm</li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">Flight Night 3 @ Thirsty Ear Pub</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Flight Night 3 @ Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>When</b>: Monday June 25, 7:30pm-12am
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">TEEC-Officers</a>
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<li>Join us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub!</li>
<li>A beer flight consisting of 4 beer samples and a paired plate of snacks will be available for purchase</li>
<li>This time we're featuring delicious, premium brews from California</li>
<li>Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)</li>
<li>21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!</li>
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<p><a name="1380110504c6eeb5_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">Spelling Bee @ Thirsty Ear Pub</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Spelling Bee @ Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday June 26, 8pm-10pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">TEEC-Officers</a>
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<li>Join us for a battle of spelling wits at the Thirsty</li>
<li>Come test your language prowess in a single elimination spelling bee</li>
<li>Entry is free! Prizes for the top spellers. No actual skills necessary!</li>
<li>No actual spelling skills required.</li>
<li>21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!</li>
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