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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_GSC0">Student Forum on the MIT Community</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_GSC1">The Graduate - Looking for Submissions <i><b>(Paid Articles)</b></i></a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_GSC2">New Issue of The Graduate Available! - REENTRY</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional1">2013 IAP Externship Program</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional2">SPI Policy Lunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional3">Water Opportunities Workshop</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional4">MIT Takes On Cancer</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional5">Communicating Inventiveness Workshop</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional6">Strategy for Graduate Fellowship Applications</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Extracurricular1">MIT EMS</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Extracurricular2">IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Extracurricular3">Public Service Fellowships and Internships Deadline</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Misc1">REGISTER TO VOTE, sponsored by the GSC Legislative Action Sub-Committee</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Misc2">Student Development and Support Open House</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Misc3">GradRat Order Days</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Misc4">Voter Registration in Lobby 10</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social1">Tech Catholic Community Monday Night Discussion - The Vatican Observatory</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social2">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social8">Homegrown Success - Supporting Women Across MIT</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social3">LSC: The God Particle - Discovery of the Higgs Boson</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social4">LSC: Lars and the Real Girl (FREE)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social5">Ashwdown Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social6">MIT Tango Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="#13a41d0ade84c634_Social7">Snowriders Ski House Memberships</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_GSC0"><font size="4" color="993333">Student Forum on the MIT Community</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Student Forum on the MIT Community
<br><b>When</b>: Wed, Oct 10, 5-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-144
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ptac@mit.edu" target="_blank">PTAC</a>
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<li>What makes the MIT community great? Stop by for discussion and refreshments</li>
<li>Hosted by the the Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC)</li>
<li>You can also share your thoughts online <a href="http://web.mit.edu/committees/ptac/feedback.html" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>More information <a href="http://web.mit.edu/committees/ptac/" target="_blank">at this webpage</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">Looking for Submissions for The Graduate - HEALTH & WELLNESS</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Submissions for The Graduate - <b><i><u>Get paid if your article is chosen!</u></i></b>
<br><b>When</b>: Submissions due October 15th
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/" target="_blank">Details here, including submissions suggestions</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsn-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">GSN Editor</a>
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<li>Are you interested in writing articles? Do you want your article to be published?</li>
<li>Do you want to share and talk about health and wellness issues? Do you have tips, thoughts, and comments on how to live a healthier and more balanced life at MIT?</li>
<li>Write an article for The Graduate! If your submission is chosen for publication, receive a $15 gift card!</li>
<li>The Graduate is looking for submissions for its next issue, centered around "HEALTH & WELLNESS". For more details (including suggestions of topics), please click <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Articles must be around 500 words. Submission deadline is October 15, to the <a href="mailto:gsn-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">GSN Editor</a>. Please submit a photo with your article, if possible!</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">New Issue of The Graduate Available! - REENTRY</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: New Issue of The Graduate Available! - REENTRY
<br><b>When</b>: Now
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/news-events/pubs/" target="_blank">HERE</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsn-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">GSN Editor</a>
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<li>New edition of The Graduate is now available!</li>
<li>The theme for this issue is REENTRY</li>
<li>Read about 40-hour work weeks, on-campus housing affordability, taking advantage of MIT's resources, and more!</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 IAP Externship Program</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 IAP Externship Program
<br><b>When</b>: DEADLINE 10/10 NOON; opportunities are available for graduate students now!
<br><b>Where</b>: Major cities in the US and around the world
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="http://alum.mit.edu/students/externships" target="_blank">Our website</a> or <a href="mailto:externship@mit.edu" target="_blank">Externship at MIT</a>
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<li>The Externship Program matches you with alumni in their workplace for job shadowing and/or practical experience.</li>
<li>Alumni around the world want to work with graduate students!</li>
<li>$500 Externship Grants are available for Externships meeting the following criteria: Outside the Boston/Cambridge area, Non-profit or government agencies and/or do NOT provide compensation, travel, and/or housing assistance</li>
<li>Learn more about the program <a href="http://alum.mit.edu/students/externships" target="_blank">at our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">SPI Policy Lunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: SPI Policy Lunch
<br><b>When</b>: Oct 10th
<br><b>Where</b>: Email for room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="http://msukup@mit.edu" target="_blank">Michelle Sukup</a>
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<li>Lunch with Jonathan King to discuss the intersection of Science and Policy</li>
<li>Email for location</li>
<li>Funding provided by Science Policy Initiative and GSC</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">Water Opportunities Workshop</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Water Opportunities Workshop
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Oct. 11th, 1 – 6 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Whitehead Institute, 9 Cambridge Center (Kendall Square)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hamed_al@mit.edu" target="_blank">Hamed Alemohammad</a>
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<li>MIT Water Club is co-organizing the “Water Opportunities Workshop”.</li>
<li>Learn about the latest research and innovation in water at MIT.</li>
<li>Explore the key role of entrepreneurship in bringing new knowledge and technologies to bear on the world’s water problems!</li>
<li>The workshop is FREE, but please register online.</li>
<li><a href="http://web.mit.edu/waterclub" target="_blank">Please visit our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Takes On Cancer</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Takes On Cancer
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, October 12, 5-8pm
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:brindha@mit.edu" target="_blank">Brindha Muniappan</a>
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<li>The ingenuity of MIT scientists and engineers has produced inventions from the electronic spreadsheet to PET scans.</li>
<li>What happens when they tackle a family of diseases that causes 13% of deaths worldwide?</li>
<li>Join researchers from the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research for a series of exciting talks and hands-on demonstrations of ideas with the potential to change the way the world thinks about, diagnoses, and treats cancer.</li>
<li>Free admission. Activities from 5:00 - 8:00, talks at 5:30 & 6:30.</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">Communicating Inventiveness Workshop</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Communicating Inventiveness Workshop
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=10" target="_blank">Bush Room (10-105)</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shannon1@mit.edu" target="_blank">Shannon O'Brien</a>
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<li>Designed to help Lemelson-MIT Student Prize applicants assemble and hone their applications, this workshop offers practical tips and encouragement to anyone in the MIT community who wishes to develop their professional communication skills in: Writing, Speaking & Video Making</li>
<li>Instructors from the Writing & Communication Center, Writing Across the Curriculum, and MIT's TechTV will present brief, interactive segments on how to prepare: written summaries that showcase your credentials and ideas; oral presentations that convey inventiveness and credibility; and video pitches that connect with an audience, while showing enthusiasm for your project idea.</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Academic-Professional6"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Workshop: Strategy for Graduate Fellowship Applications</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Workshop: Strategy for Graduate Fellowship Applications
<br><b>When</b>: Oct. 23, 4-5:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: On-campus, room TBD
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ldlewis@mit.edu" target="_blank">Laura Lewis</a>
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<li>Writing a graduate fellowship application? This workshop will provide feedback and advice on targeting your application for a specific funding agency</li>
<li>Get an overview of strategies for proposal writing</li>
<li>Learn about the evaluation criteria that reviewers use to assess your application</li>
<li>Bring a one-page draft of your specific aims for individual feedback!</li>
<li>Space is limited and food will be served; <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG54ajhCNGlLVkt2R2NHWU9LblNQbnc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">apply now here!</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT EMS</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT EMS
<br><b>When</b>: Now until October 28, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: --------
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shanasia@mit.edu" target="_blank">Shanasia Sylman</a>
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<li>Join MIT EMS, the student-run, 24/7, confidential free ambulance service!</li>
<li>Apply for the IAP class today <a href="http://ems.mit.edu" target="_blank">at our website</a></li>
<li>Become a MA EMT-B in as little as a month!</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, October 16 7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Walker Memorial; Morss Hall
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mokrauer@mit.edu" target="_blank">Daniel Mokrauer-Madden</a>
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<li>MAKE YOUR IDEA HAPPEN - Come to the Generator Dinner</li>
<li>Pitch your idea to recruit teammates! Pitch your skill set to get recruited! OR just come and meet wonderful people!</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/UPOCTN" target="_blank"> to reserve a spot for your pitch</a></li>
<li>Complete a Scope Statement – submit your proposal to receive mentorship, feedback and an opportunity to receive development grants for your idea</li>
<li>1st deadline for scope statements is Tuesday, October 23 at 11:59pm - The IDEAS Global Challenge is a program of the MIT Public Service Center</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">Public Service Fellowships and Internships Deadline</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Public Service Fellowships and Internships Deadline
<br><b>When</b>: October 18th at noon
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/" target="_blank">Online here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hynd@mit.edu" target="_blank">Alison Hynd</a>
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<li>Funded public service fellowships and internships for IAP.</li>
<li>Build capacity for community-focused organizations such as non-profits, schools, and social enterprises.</li>
<li>Work locally, nationally, or internationally. For IAP, we particularly encourage projects in the Americas (including the US).</li>
<li>Special funding available for grad students, including sponsorship from the GSC.</li>
<li>Details and application materials <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">REGISTER TO VOTE, sponsored by the GSC Legislative Action Sub-Committee</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: REGISTER TO VOTE, sponsored by the GSC Legislative Action Sub-Committee
<br><b>When</b>: Now through Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 8:00 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 50-220, your local RMV, and by mail
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-lasc-committee@mit.edu" target="_blank">LASC</a>
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<li>Don't forget to REGISTER TO VOTE</li>
<li>Free voter registration forms outside of 50-220, now until Oct 17</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm" target="_blank">Also see this website</a></li>
<li>Forms must be submitted by October 17th</li>
<li>Every Vote Counts!</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Misc2"><font size="4" color="993333">Student Development and Support Open House</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Student Development and Support Open House
<br><b>When</b>: Wed., 10/10/12 from 4 pm to 6 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 5th Floor Student Center
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jbsmith@mit.edu" target="_blank">Jennifer Smith</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Come learn about what SD&S can do for you.</li>
<li>Free food, scavenger hunt, and prizes!</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Misc3"><font size="4" color="993333">GradRat Order Days</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GradRat Order Days
<br><b>When</b>: October 10 & 11, 10am - 3pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Lobby 10
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">GSC Ring</a>
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<li>We will be taking orders for the GradRat ring</li>
<li>The first 200 to purchase a ring will get a $25 discount</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Misc4"><font size="4" color="993333">Voter Registration in Lobby 10</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Voter Registration in Lobby 10
<br><b>When</b>: Monday Oct. 8 - Wednesday Oct. 17, 11AM - 3PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Lobby 10 (under the dome)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chirot@mit.edu" target="_blank">Laura Chirot</a>
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<li>The deadline to register to vote in Massachusetts in the November election is October 17!</li>
<li>Come to Lobby 10 anytime between now and 10/17 to register. There will be a voter registration table every day between 11 and 3.</li>
<li>Registering to vote takes less than five minutes, and we will send the forms in for you.</li>
<li>If you have questions about registration, please email <a href="mailto:chirot@mit.edu" target="_blank">Laura Chirot</a> or come by the table to talk to us.</li>
<li>Sponsored by Course 17 (Political Science).</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">Tech Catholic Community Monday Night Discussion--The Vatican Observatory</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Tech Catholic Community Monday Night Discussion--The Vatican Observatory
<br><b>When</b>: October 8, 7:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W11 Community Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ptrocha@mit.edu" target="_blank">Peter Trocha</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!</li>
<li>MIT alumnus and Jesuit Br. Bob Macke will lead a discussion about the history, purpose, and current research at the Vatican Observatory</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>When</b>: Tues, Oct 9, 7:30p.
<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 Comedy Night! This month: Improv by Abra Cadaver</li>
<li>Free food and drink!</li>
<li>Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)</li>
<li>Sponsored by the GSC Funding Board and the Peter de Florez ’38 Humor Fund</li>
<li>21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">Homegrown Success - Supporting Women Across MIT</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Homegrown Success -- Supporting Women Across MIT
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, Oct 10, 7pm-8.30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E62 Lobby
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ankurmn@mit.edu" target="_blank">Ankur Mangalagiri</a>
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<li>An evening to meet+mingle with graduate, undergraduate MIT women</li>
<li>Opening remarks by Sloan alumna Christine Marcus, Phoodeez CEO</li>
<li>Enjoy appetizers and memorable conversation</li>
<li><a href="http://tinyurl.com/9j66y4o" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
<li>RSVP by Oct 9 at 11.59pm</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">LSC: The God Particle -- Discovery of the Higgs Boson</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: LSC: The God Particle -- Discovery of the Higgs Boson
<br><b>When</b>: October 11 at 8 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 26-100
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lsc@mit.edu" target="_blank">LSC</a>
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<li>A FREE lecture featuring Professors Edward Farhi, Jesse Thaler, Christoph Paus, and Markus Klute!</li>
<li>What is this "God particle?" What does it mean? Come and find out about this elusive particle and what its apparent confirmation means to science and future research. Postulated in the 60s and included in the Standard Model of particle physics, the Higgs Boson particle remained the last unknown in the set of predicted particles that includes quarks and leptons. Learn about the 40-year search from those in the forefront of the discovery and understand the implications of this breakthrough.</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">LSC: Lars and the Real Girl (FREE)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: LSC: Lars and the Real Girl (FREE)
<br><b>When</b>: October 12 at 6 & 10 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 26-100
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lsc@mit.edu" target="_blank">LSC</a>
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<li>FREE admission, sponsored by Active Minds @ MIT! There will be a talk between shows. First 50 attendees at the first show will receive FREE dinner during the talk!</li>
<li>Starring Ryan Gosling, written by Six Feet Under scribe Nancy Oliver, and directed by Mr. Woodcock's Craig Gillespie.</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">Ashdown Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ashdown Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 14 October, 12 - 2 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House, NW35
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ashdown-brunch@mit.edu" target="_blank">Ashdown Brunch</a>
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<li>This time it's Halloween brunch!</li>
<li>Enjoy Halloween candy, yogurt & granola, pumpkin pie, chocolate croissants, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, French toast, home fries and fruits!</li>
<li>Please bring your own plates and utensils.</li>
<li><a href="mailto:ashdown-brunch@mit.edu" target="_blank">Contact us</a> for volunteering!</li>
<li>Sponsored by the ODGE, Ashdown House and GradRat, which will also be present at the brunch.</li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Tango Festival</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Tango Festival
<br><b>When</b>: October 25-28, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: Various locations on campus
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tango@mit.edu" target="_blank">Tango at MIT</a>
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<li>Four days of Argentine Tango festival with workshops, social dancings, and live music!</li>
<li>Sat/Sun: Intensive two day introduction to Argentine Tango designed to get you from no dancing to tango in two quick days</li>
<li>Sat/Sun: Intermediate/Advanced workshops with Jaimes and Christa</li>
<li>Four nights of social dancing</li>
<li>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://tango.mit.edu" target="_blank">our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13a41d0ade84c634_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">Snowriders Ski House Memberships</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Snowriders Ski House Memberships
<br><b>When</b>: November 2012 to April 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, Maine
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sr-skihouse@mit.edu" target="_blank">Snowriders Ski House</a>
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<li>Join other like minded graduate student ski addicts at Snowriders Ski House in Bethel Maine</li>
<li>Student Membership (12 nights) $350</li>
<li>Normal Membership (24 nights) $600</li>
<li>All the details are found at <a href="http://snowriders.mit.edu/skihouse/" target="_blank">our website</a></li>
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