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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_GSC1">Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG)</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional1">Career Paths in Academia: a Seminar and Discussion with Prof. Mildred Dresselhaus</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional2">GSC Dissertation Boot Camp</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional3">MIT Transportation Showcase</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional4">Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional5">Conference: Urban Code</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional6">MIT Energy Finance Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional7">Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional8">Emerging Leaders in Science & Society (ELISS)</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Extracurricular1">15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Misc1">Choose to Reuse</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social1">2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip - ON SALE NOW</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social2">Muddly NFL Sunday</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social3">TCC Monday Night Discussion - Confession</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social4">LSC: 21 (FREE screening and talk with Ben Mezrich and Jeff Ma!)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social5">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social6">Speed Friending - China and the World</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social7">GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social8">TCC Pasta Feed and Games Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social9">Late Guy Fawkes Night Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social10">Ashdown Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social11">Edgerton Coffeehouse</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social12">Backgammon Tournament</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social13">Thanksgiving Potluck</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social14">MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance</a></li>
<li><a href="#13af4df36ca64590_Social15">Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline extended to Nov. 30th</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline extended to Nov. 30th
<br><b>When</b>: November 30th
<br><b>Where</b>: GSC office
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-grant@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-grant@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The APAG supports grad students who pursue a non-research/non-academic activity at competitive levels.</li>
<li>Funded events include competitions, tournaments and concerts</li>
<li>The grant covers fees and expenses (e.g. registration, accommodation or travel)</li>
<li>More details <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/athletic-grants/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">Career Paths in Academia: a Seminar and Discussion with Prof. Mildred Dresselhaus</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Career Paths in Academia: a Seminar and Discussion with Prof. Mildred Dresselhaus
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, November 13, 1-2pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 4-163
<br><b>Contact</b>: GSC Academics, Research, Careers, <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc@mit.edu</a>
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<li>What are career paths in academia like? How have they changed from past to present? What future trends can we identify?</li>
<li>In this seminar, Prof. Mildred Dresselhaus will explore these questions, share experiences from her career and answer questions from the audience.</li>
<li>Prof. Dresselhaus has co-authored over 1400 publications and served as an officer in many national organizations in physics and engineering.</li>
<li>She has received 28 honorary doctorates, National Medal of Science, Nicholson Medal for Humanitarian Service, Compton Award, Fermi Prize, Kavli Prize.</li>
<li>Registration preferred <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5CdVZKWHozdkxKZWZTT0tlX2w3bGc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Dissertation Boot Camp</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
<br><b>When</b>: 8:30am to 5:30pm, 11/26-12/7
<br><b>Where</b>: Pritchett, Walker Memorial
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lbobrien@mit.edu" target="_blank">lbobrien@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Quiet and focused environment for writing theses</li>
<li>Coffee and breakfast provided</li>
<li>Please supply your own laptop computer</li>
<li>Register by 11/23; registration fee $20</li>
<li><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/dbc/" target="_blank">More info and registration here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Transportation Showcase</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Transportation Showcase
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, November 14 6-9:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum (N51)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:transportation.showcase@mit.edu" target="_blank">transportation.showcase@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Meet employers and learn about transportation research across departments at MIT in a relaxed environment</li>
<li>Submit your resume for our resume book (to <a href="mailto:transportation.showcase@mit.edu" target="_blank">transportation.showcase@mit.edu</a>) by November 9</li>
<li>Present your research in the poster session - <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDRtNjNzNS11a1VxWlNKYmhUVHNaOHc6MQ" target="_blank">sign up here!</a></li>
<li>To learn more and get involved, please <a href="http://transportclub.mit.edu/showcase.html" target="_blank">visit our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, Nov 14 @ 630pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E62-223
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kmytty@mit.edu" target="_blank">kmytty@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The MIT IDEAS Global Challenge has invited Bose executive officers and top employees to help mentor MIT teams for one evening.</li>
<li>If you're working on a project that makes a positive impact, come share it for a chance to gain feedback and advice.</li>
<li>Employees come from many areas and bring a wide range of experience in manufacturing, design, strategy, technical experience + more.</li>
<li>RSVP by filling out this brief application form <a href="http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/about/rsvp" target="_blank">here</a>. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a>.</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">Conference: Urban Code</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Conference: Urban Code
<br><b>When</b>: November 15-16, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: E15-070
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:senseable-ucr@mit.edu" target="_blank">senseable-ucr@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Today, data is generated at an unprecedented rate. In 2010, former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, noted that the these vast quantities of data, produced as a result of the proliferation of digital technologies, can shed new light on how cities function</li>
<li>Join leading thinkers from around the world for a series of talks and discussions on big urban data.</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional6"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Energy Finance Forum</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Energy Finance Forum
<br><b>When</b>: November 16 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: Boston Marriott Cambridge Two Cambridge Center, 50 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:georgem@mit.edu" target="_blank">georgem@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Keynote speeches by Cyrille du Peloux, President and Chief Executive Officer of Veolia Energy North America and Ralph Izzo, Chairman and CEO of PSEG</li>
<li>Specifically looks at the impact that natural gas prices have had on the energy landscape</li>
<li>Looks into the future technologies such as solar and the bridge technologies we'll need to get us there.</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional7"><font size="4" color="993333">Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum!!
<br><b>When</b>: Nov. 16-18
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Stata Center
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:info@mitchief.org" target="_blank">info@mitchief.org</a>
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<li>Discover opportunities in the hottest areas of technology, including Big Data, Clean Energy, and Healthcare</li>
<li>Meet top venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs, and technical experts from both China and US</li>
<li>Witness the six finalist teams to pitch their startup projects for a total of $20,000 in cash prizes</li>
<li>Visualize a fast-growing market of 1.3 billion people, understand the Chinese business environment, and spot future development opportunities</li>
<li>Get your tickets NOW before it runs out!! <a href="http://mitchief.org/register" target="_blank">Register here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional8"><font size="4" color="993333">Emerging Leaders in Science & Society (ELISS)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Emerging Leaders in Science & Society (ELISS)
<br><b>When</b>: Now through Nov. 23
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eliss-campus-partners/" target="_blank">Online here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:johannaw@mit.edu" target="_blank">johannaw@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Are you looking for your path to making a difference while in school? Join the signature drive to support a new program for people just like you.</li>
<li>ELISS was developed by former grad students who believe that you are a valuable resource and that you can contribute right now to real-world problems</li>
<li>Through a competitive selection process, ELISS will create cross-disciplinary teams in theme areas such as health, environment, community, and economy</li>
<li>Interested? Here’s the catch -- only students at partner campuses may apply for ELISS. Sign your name to make MIT a partner campus!</li>
<li>Make sure MIT is a partner campus and MIT students have access to this amazing opportunity! <a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eliss-campus-partners/" target="_blank">Sign here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction!
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, November 23, 1-4pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Rockwell Cage
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:brindha@mit.edu" target="_blank">brindha@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Will you be on campus for Thanksgiving weekend? If so, don't miss the F.A.T. Chain Reaction--a giant spectacle of technological proportions!</li>
<li>Join the fun by building your own chain reaction machine out of bits, bytes, bucky balls, or whatever else you can manage.</li>
<li>Then, on Nov 23, bring your machine to Rockwell Cage and link up with other contraptions to create a mega Rube Goldberg-like reaction.</li>
<li>Mark your calendar now to be part of an MIT tradition! Spectators and volunteers are welcome!</li>
<li>Registration, tickets, and more information <a href="http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/fat.html" target="_blank">at our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">Choose to Reuse</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Choose to Reuse
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday November 15, 8am - 1 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Stata TSMC (white lobby), corner of Main and Vassar Streets
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ro_br@mit.edu" target="_blank">ro_br@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come and pick up free, gently used things!!!!</li>
<li>Bring in clean, reusable things like clothing, dishware, household items, anything you don't need anymore!</li>
<li>Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM. Pick-up starts at 11:00 AM. Event ends at 1:00 PM.</li>
<li>It's America Recycles Day, so be extra proud when you Choose to Reuse!!!</li>
<li>Everything that remains will be donated or recycled by the Department of Facilities Recycling Program.</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip
<br><b>When</b>: January 11-14, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: Jay Peak Ski Resort, VT
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:fjawed@mit.edu" target="_blank">fjawed@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The first round of ticket sales will open Monday 11/12/2012 at 12PM and the second round of ticket sales will open Wednesday 11/14/2012 at 7pm.</li>
<li>Each round of ticket sales will remain open until they sell out. We expect spots to fill up FAST, so be sure to mark your calendars!</li>
<li>Tickets for people driving themselves up will be sold separately from those coming up by bus. Prices will be announced shortly.</li>
<li>With a snowy winter ahead and an INDOOR WATER PARK, we are very excited to bring MIT to Jay Peak this year. See the ski trip website for details.</li>
<li>More info <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/ski" target="_blank">at our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">Muddy NFL Sunday</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Muddy NFL Sunday
<br><b>When</b>: Sundays 12:30pm-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Muddy Charles Pub (50-110)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:muddycharlespub@mit.edu" target="_blank">muddycharlespub@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come watch EVERY football game through NFL Sunday Ticket at the Muddy! Open to everyone with a 21+ government ID</li>
<li>Three TVs will air three games at once!</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion--Confession</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion--Confession
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, November 12 7:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W11 Main Dining Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ptrocha@mit.edu" target="_blank">ptrocha@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!</li>
<li>Berklee College of Music undergraduate Niklas Rodewald will lead a discussion on the sacrament of Reconciliation and the need for confession</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">LSC: 21 (FREE screening and talk with Ben Mezrich and Jeff Ma!)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: LSC: 21 (FREE screening and talk with Ben Mezrich and Jeff Ma!)
<br><b>When</b>: November 13 at 7 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 26-100
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lsc@mit.edu" target="_blank">lsc@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Ben Mezrich is the author of the best-selling book "Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions," which was adapted for the screenplay of 21. Jeff Ma '94 (SB Course 2) was a member of the MIT Blackjack Team in the 1990's, and is the inspiration for the character Ben Campbell in 21 (named Kevin Lewis in the book).</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social5"><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, Nov 13, 7:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for another Comedy Night! This month: Stand up comedy with Phoebe Angle, Alex Edelman, Tesha Kondrat, Anthony Scibelli, PJ Westin</li>
<li>Free Food and Soft Drinks!</li>
<li>Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)</li>
<li>ponsored 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="13af4df36ca64590_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">Speed Friending - China and the World</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Speed Friending - China and the World
<br><b>When</b>: November 15, 6-7:30PM (Thursday)
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-407
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Want to know the Top 3 reasons why Chinese (non-Chinese) people break up with their BF/GF's?</li>
<li>Interested in how Chinese (non-Chinese) people receive political information and express political views?</li>
<li>How do people in your country establish connections, or guanxi (in Chinese), for career purposes?</li>
<li>Like Speed Dating...without the dating</li>
<li>Reception follows (Chinese dim-sum!); Registration required <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHl4S1EyWDFFZHZIYnFZZjlWaWpPZGc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, Nov. 16th 5:30-8:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 33-116
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ga3-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">ga3-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Share your favorite dish from your own culture with others!</li>
<li>GA^3 is hosting a Taste of the World potluck</li>
<li>Bring your favorite meal, dessert, soup, salad, anything!</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Pasta Feed and Games Night!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Pasta Feed and Games Night!
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m.
<br><b>Where</b>: W11 Community Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tcc-fnf@mit.edu" target="_blank">tcc-fnf@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come enjoy a delicious pasta dinner and unwind with the Tech Catholic Community after a long week!</li>
<li>We'll have spaghetti and cheesy garlic bread (delish!) and then play some games.</li>
<li>Like playing Banana Grams and Apples to Apples? We do too! We're also always open to your ideas as well!</li>
<li>Cooking starts at 6:15 in the W11 kitchen and eating starts at 7:00, so feel free to come by at any time.</li>
<li>Sponsored by the GSC!</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Late Guy Fawkes Night Celebration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Late Guy Fawkes Night Celebration
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, November 17th, 8pm - 10:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton House Lounge & Courtyard (NW-10)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:eh-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">eh-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Remember, remember the Fifth of November! Guy Fawkes Night commemorates the defeat of English insurgents' attempt to destroy Parliament.</li>
<li>Outdoors, we will have the traditional effigy-burning in the Edgerton fire pit, followed by s'mores.</li>
<li>Indoors, we will serve traditional cuisine from Britain and Ireland, including Bangers & Mash, Irish Stew, Shepherd’s Pie and Chocolate Guinness Cake.</li>
<li>We will also be screening "V for Vendetta," a modern adaptation of the Fawkes tale told from the insurgent's viewpoint.</li>
<li>All members of the MIT community are welcome! Sponsored by Edgerton House and the GSC Funding Board.</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">Ashdown Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ashdown Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 18 November, 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@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Enjoy pancakes, chocolate croissants, sausages, scrambled eggs, bread & cheese, French toast, yogurt & granola, home fries and fruits!</li>
<li>Please bring your own plates and utensils.</li>
<li>Contact us 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="13af4df36ca64590_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">Edgerton Coffeehouse</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Edgerton Coffeehouse
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, November 18th, 5:30-7:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton Large Lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:pmindell5@gmail.com" target="_blank">pmindell5@gmail.com</a>
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<li>Do you sing, play an instrument, write poetry?</li>
<li>Be a part of the Edgerton Coffeehouse! Sunday, November 18th, 5:30-7:00pm</li>
<li>Interested in performing?</li>
<li>Contact Pam at <a href="mailto:pmindell5@gmail.com" target="_blank">pmindell5@gmail.com</a> before November 1st</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">Backgammon tournament</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Backgammon tournament
<br><b>When</b>: 11/21/2012, 5p-7p
<br><b>Where</b>: 20 Chimneys, Student Center
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tsa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">tsa-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Celebrate the start of the Thanksgiving break with some Turkish food, and learn how to play backgammon! There will be a backgammon tournament with a small prize for the winner!</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social13"><font size="4" color="993333">Thanksgiving Potluck</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Thanksgiving Potluck
<br><b>When</b>: November 21, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W11 Large Dining Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jdanders@mit.edu" target="_blank">jdanders@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry welcomes you to Thanksgiving potluck. Come together to share those things for which you are thankful.</li>
<li>Come if you love turkey. Come if you can't make it home. Come to rejoice in our blessings with fellow students. Just come!</li>
<li>There is no faith requirement to participate in any LEM event ... ever. You Are Welcome Here.</li>
<li>Supported by the GSC Funding Board</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social14"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, November 24, 7:30-11:59 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Sala de Puerto Rico
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitbdt-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitbdt-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>A night of social dancing!</li>
<li>Free Quickstep lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm</li>
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<p><a name="13af4df36ca64590_Social15"><font size="4" color="993333">Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, November 30, 5:30pm-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E52-244
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dcolino@mit.edu" target="_blank">dcolino@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the Graduate Economics Association for November's Happy hour.</li>
<li>Socialize over bites and share ideas.</li>
<li>All are welcome!</li>
<li>Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.</li>
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