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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_GSC1">December General Council Meeting (GCM)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_GSC2">Cost of Living Inaugural Meeting</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional1">GSC Event: Negotiating Difficult Conversations With Your Advisor</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional2">Avoid The Fiscal Cliff</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional3">MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional4">SWIM Conference: Dare to Fail: Taking Risks When it Matters Most</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular1">Grad Arts Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular2">Physical Education Online Registration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular3">The Art and Design Circle</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular4">MIT/RISD Collaboration: Creating from Both Sides of the Brain Workshop</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular5">MIT Student Art Association IAP Classes - Open for Registration</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Misc1">Holiday Vendor Fair</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Misc2">GradRat Ring Delivery Social Event</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Misc3">“My Life at MIT” Graduate Student Photo Contest</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Misc4">MIT Giving Tree</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social1">MIT Grad Coffee Hour</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social2">TCC Monday Night Discussion - Church Authority (And Where It Comes From)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social3">SwissLinkBoston Samichlaus (Santa Claus) Event</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social4">International Culture Night: Catalonia</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social5">Edgerton Alternative Board Game Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social6">GA^3 Ice Skating Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social7">Bulgarian Club Event: Dec 8th College Students' Day</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social8">Turkish Music Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social9">Eastgate Winter Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social10">Christmas Party/Carol Service</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social11">MIT-WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social12">Boston Ballet's Nutcracker</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social13">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social14">Lessons and Carols Service</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social15">Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="#13b6160906c956ea_Social16">MIT Ballroom Dance Team December Social Dance</a></li>
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<center><h1 style="color:#666666;font-size:4;border-bottom:1px dashed #666666;border-top:1px dashed #666666;line-height:30px"><b>GSC</b></h1></center>
<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">December General Council Meeting (GCM)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: December General Council Meeting (GCM)
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday Dec. 5th, 5:30-7PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-155
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the GSC for its December GCM</li>
<li>Come learn about the GSC, what the GSC and MIT are working on, and more!</li>
<li>Meetings are open to all MIT graduate students</li>
<li>Light dinner provided. Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@mit.edu</a></li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">Cost of Living Inaugural Meeting</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Cost of Living Inaugural Meeting
<br><b>When</b>: December 14th 5PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 50-220
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for the first informational session to learn about the GSC Cost of Living Stipend Recommendation!</li>
<li>Every year our team recommends the new stipend levels for graduate students</li>
<li>Various levels of commitment available - All majors welcomed and needed</li>
<li>Gain serious experience while changing the lives of students at MIT</li>
<li>Do good! Email us at <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca@mit.edu</a>!</li>
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<center><h1 style="color:#666666;font-size:4;border-bottom:1px dashed #666666;border-top:1px dashed #666666;line-height:30px"><b>Academic-Professional</b></h1></center>
<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Event: Negotiating Difficult Conversations With Your Advisor</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Negotiating Difficult Conversations With Your Advisor
<br><b>When</b>: December 3, 6-7:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-124
<br><b>Contact</b>: Daniel Macaya, <a href="mailto:djm89@MIT.EDU" target="_blank">djm89@MIT.EDU</a>
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<li>Join the Ombuds, REFS and trained mediators from around MIT to learn how to manage negotiations and conflicts in advising and lab environments</li>
<li>Gain confidence to have important but typically intimidating conversations with your research advisor (expectations, authorship, internships etc)</li>
<li>Walk away with knowledge of the resources available to overcome issues not solved through discussion</li>
<li>Small group discussion and reception for one-on-one conversations follow.</li>
<li>Preference to Mid-Upper Yr Grads. Snacks Provided. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHV5V3ZpeUtCTkJlaFJnM0ItcHZhMGc6MQ" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">Avoid The Fiscal Cliff</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Avoid The Fiscal Cliff
<br><b>When</b>: Now
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://www.avoidthefiscalcliff.org" target="_blank">Avoid The Fiscal Cliff ONLINE</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-lasc-committee@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-lasc-committee@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Going off the so-called Fiscal Cliff will have major impact on MIT graduate students</li>
<li>Potential losses in tax deductions for higher education will have a sweeping effect on low and middle class students</li>
<li>Projected reductions of funding in various could result in thousands of fewer grants with an estimated $12.1B loss in federal research and development</li>
<li>Cuts to the NSF alone could dramatically affect the more than 140,000 people supported through their funding</li>
<li>Stand with MIT and sign the petition to protect America's investment in graduate student research.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break
<br><b>When</b>: Every Tuesday & Thursday (except Holidays) - 10am
<br><b>Where</b>: WHOI Clark Student Center & Redfield Lab Lobby
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jp-contact@mit.edu" target="_blank">jp-contact@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Take a break from classes or research.</li>
<li>Share a poster presentation or give a fellow peer some feedback.</li>
<li>Bagels, muffins, and coffee @ WHOI.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">SWIM Conference: Dare to Fail: Taking Risks When it Matters Most</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: SWIM Conference: Dare to Fail: Taking Risks When it Matters Most
<br><b>When</b>: February 8, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:swimofficers@mit.edu" target="_blank">swimofficers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>When you reach a crossroads, will you put your life, your career, or your reputation on the line?</li>
<li>The Sloan Women in Management conference pushes us to question our risk thresholds and ask how men and women respond differently in crisis scenarios</li>
<li>Speakers include: Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger (US Air Force); Sandra O'Connor (JP Morgan); Alicia Morga (No. 8 Media, Inc.)</li>
<li>Early bird ticket sales ($20 for MIT Students) end Dec. 1. <a href="http://swimconference2013.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Buy them here</a></li>
<li>Join the conversation online and keep up with the latest speaker and conference news <a href="http://www.sloanwomeninmanagement.com/conference/" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
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<center><h1 style="color:#666666;font-size:4;border-bottom:1px dashed #666666;border-top:1px dashed #666666;line-height:30px"><b>Extracurricular</b></h1></center>
<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">Grad Arts Forum</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Grad Arts Forum
<br><b>When</b>: Dec 6, 5-6:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 1st floor, Media Lab, Venus Labs
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sammagee@mit.edu" target="_blank">sammagee@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Lessons and Questions over bread and soup about making spaces for creative communities.</li>
<li>Panelists: visiting artist Rick Lowe, Sprout and Co.'s Alec Resnick, dir. of CCTV Susan Fleischmann and director of CAC Phil Walsh</li>
<li>Bring your stories and questions about spaces for creative communities.</li>
<li>Tweet with #spacemaker</li>
<li>Contribute via <a href="http://www.making-space.us" target="_blank">this website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Physical Education Online Registration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Physical Education Online Registration
<br><b>When</b>: Registration starts Mon, Dec 10 at 8am
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://www.mitpe.com" target="_blank">www.mitpe.com</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitpe@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitpe@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Register for IAP Physical Education Courses</li>
<li>Downhill Ski and Snowboarding at Nashoba Valley, SCUBA, Cross Country Ski</li>
<li>Skate, Broomball and many more</li>
<li>Information and registration at <a href="http://mitpe.com" target="_blank">mitpe.com</a></li>
<li>Graduate Student Online Registration opens Mon, Dec 10, at 8am (open through Wed, Dec 12 at 1p) at <a href="http://mitpe.com/" target="_blank">our website</a> (click on registration)</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">The Art and Design Circle</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: The Art and Design Circle
<br><b>When</b>: Wed., Dec. 12, 2012, 5:30-7PM
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:riskin@mit.edu" target="_blank">riskin@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Monthly forum for exchange on art/science/engineering projects and ideas</li>
<li>Very brief presentations and discussion</li>
<li>Bring work, images, video clips, etc. — open to all to present</li>
<li>Bring friends — open to MIT and broader communities</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular4"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT/RISD Collaboration: Creating from Both Sides of the Brain Workshop</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT/RISD collaboration: Creating from Both Sides of the Brain workshop
<br><b>When</b>: IAP
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:riskin@mit.edu" target="_blank">riskin@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Four-week project creating an exhibit on a selected topic in visual perception for public display</li>
<li>One collaborative work session per week</li>
<li>Exploration of the rich MIT history of art/science/engineering collaboration drawing from Museum's collections to inform and inspire</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Extracurricular5"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Student Art Association IAP Classes - Open for Registration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Student Art Association IAP classes now open for REGISTRATION
<br><b>When</b>: IAP
<br><b>Where</b>: W20 - visit <a href="http://arts.mit.edu/saa/" target="_blank">our website</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sammagee@mit.edu" target="_blank">sammagee@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Take a class in ceramics, photo, drawing, painting and more.</li>
<li>Classes run with a 2.5 hour session per week for 4 weeks.</li>
<li>Many materials included!</li>
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<center><h1 style="color:#666666;font-size:4;border-bottom:1px dashed #666666;border-top:1px dashed #666666;line-height:30px"><b>Misc</b></h1></center>
<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">Holiday Vendor Fair</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Holiday Vendor Fair
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, December 4, 9am-5pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Student Center Lobby (W20)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:laurensr@mit.edu" target="_blank">laurensr@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Looking for great gift ideas?</li>
<li>Visit the Holiday Vendor Fair for nice crafts including jewelry, pottery, and art!</li>
<li><a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Holiday%20Fair%20Flyer%20Final%202012.gif" target="_blank">Details here</a></li>
<li>This event is sponsored by CAC.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Misc2"><font size="4" color="993333">GradRat Ring Delivery Social Event</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GradRat Ring Delivery Social Event
<br><b>When</b>: Tues., Dec 4th, 5-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ring@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Event open to all</li>
<li>People who ordered rings can come pick them up</li>
<li>There will be desserts and alcohol served!</li>
<li>You can also order rings at this event</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Misc3"><font size="4" color="993333">“My Life at MIT” Graduate Student Photo Contest</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: “My Life at MIT” Graduate Student Photo Contest
<br><b>When</b>: Submit by December 7th, 2012 at 5pm (EST)
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/ChristineOrtiz" target="_blank">Details here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: See link above
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<li>Our Graduate Community in Photos</li>
<li>MIT Graduate Students: Submit a photo or image which symbolically represents or reflects your graduate education experience at MIT. It could be, for example, a photo of you in a location on campus, your lab, an image related to your research, an object or device you built, a person or group of people, a mentor, a work of art, etc. Only one submission per graduate student allowed.</li>
<li>$200 1st Place Award, $100 2nd Place Award, $50 3rd place award</li>
<li>For more information on how to enter the contest, see the Facebook post <a href="http://bit.ly/ChristineOrtiz" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Misc4"><font size="4" color="993333">Give a gift to a local child via the MIT Giving Tree</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Give a gift to a local child via the MIT Giving Tree!
<br><b>When</b>: Now through December 13, 2012
<br><b>Where</b>: Pick up gift tags in 4-104, 9am-5pm weekdays
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitgivingtree@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitgivingtree@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Join your fellow MIT community members in supporting this great MIT holiday tradition.</li>
<li>Each year, over 300 MIT community members provide gifts to over 550 children affiliated with 11 local service agencies.</li>
<li>Participants to choose specific gifts for specific children, making the gift-giving process a more personalized one. Go to 4-104 to get gift tags!</li>
<li>Purchase, wrap, and place the gift label on your gift, and bring it to the PSC’s Student Center Location: W20-549f NO LATER than 10AM on Dec. 14</li>
<li>More info can be found <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/givingtree/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<center><h1 style="color:#666666;font-size:4;border-bottom:1px dashed #666666;border-top:1px dashed #666666;line-height:30px"><b>Social</b></h1></center>
<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Grad Coffee Hour</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Grad Coffee Hour
<br><b>When</b>: December 5 & 12, 7-9PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center, Forbes Cafe
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a>
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<li>A brand new Coffee Hour Series for MIT Graduate students, organized by yours truly, GSC Activities Committee</li>
<li>Featuring a special performance by DeeTee Experiment!</li>
<li>Enjoy FREE coffee, tea, snacks, music and fun games</li>
<li>Come celebrate the beginning of a new tradition, take that much-needed break and chillax with us</li>
<li>Grad Coffee Hour Series is proudly sponsored by MIT Campus Activities Complex, MIT Dining and MIT Graduate Student Council</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion - Church Authority (And Where It Comes From)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion--Church Authority (and where it comes from)
<br><b>When</b>: December 3, 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>We will be discussing the basis and extent of Church authority on Scripture and other matters</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">SwissLinkBoston Samichlaus (Santa Claus) Event</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: SwissLinkBoston Samichlaus (Santa Claus) Event
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, December 3rd, 7-10pm
<br><b>Where</b>: The Muddy Charles Pub, Walker Memorial, Bldg 50
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:swisslinkboston@mit.edu" target="_blank">swisslinkboston@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Enjoy delicious authentic Swiss food from SwissBäkers.</li>
<li>Meet fellow students and young professionals with an interest in Switzerland.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">International Culture Night: Catalonia</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: International Culture Night: Catalonia
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday December 6th, 7PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Multi-purpose room of Sidney Pacific
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hfornes@mit.edu" target="_blank">hfornes@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Presentation on Catalan Culture, Language, History and Traditions</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">Edgerton Alternative Board Game Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Edgerton Alternative Board Game Night
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, December 6th, 8:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton Large Lounge (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>Research getting you down? Time to blow off all of that and join us at the Edgerton Large Lounge for a night of free food and awesome board games.</li>
<li>Everything from Settlers of Catan to Cards Against Humanity, plus whatever else you want to bring yourself!</li>
<li>We'll have free food and soft drinks, and anyone with their own reusable plates gets to cut in line.</li>
<li>All members of the MIT community are welcome! Sponsored by Edgerton House, Edgerton's Housemasters, and the GSC Funding Board.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">GA^3 Ice Skating Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GA^3 Ice Skating Night
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, December 7th from 9:15-11 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ncdunn@mit.edu" target="_blank">ncdunn@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Enjoy ice skating and free cocoa, doughnuts, and cookies with your friends!</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">Bulgarian Club Event: Dec 8th College Students' Day</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Bulgarian Club event: Dec 8th College Students' Day
<br><b>When</b>: December 8, 1.30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown Grad Student Dorm
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:idimitro@mit.edu" target="_blank">idimitro@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The most popular holiday for college students in Bulgaria</li>
<li>home made Bulgarian kebabcheta, banitza, and a lot of desserts</li>
<li>Card games, dances, table-tennis</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">Turkish Music Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Turkish Music Night
<br><b>When</b>: 12/9/2012, 1p-3p
<br><b>Where</b>: student center coffeehouse lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tsa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">tsa-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Intro to Turkish Music with a small performance & Q&A session!</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Eastgate Winter Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Eastgate Winter Party
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, December 9th at 6:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E55-penthouse
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:eastgate-social@mit.edu" target="_blank">eastgate-social@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for a great winter party!</li>
<li>Gifts for kids, delicious food and surprises</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">Christmas Party/Carol Service</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Christmas Party/Carol Service
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, Dec. 10, 7:30-9:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Chapel (W15)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:samuelp@mit.edu" target="_blank">samuelp@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Christmas party to celebrate the end of classes and remember the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago.</li>
<li>As part of the festivities, there will be Christmas carols, appetizers, and desserts.</li>
<li>Everyone is welcome to join in singing and eating!</li>
<li>Co-sponsored by GSC Funding Board and Graduate Christian Fellowship</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, December 11, 4pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Joint Program Student Center, Quissett Campus (WHOI)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jp-contact@mit.edu" target="_blank">jp-contact@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the MIT-WHOI Joint Program for our monthly social hour.</li>
<li>Pizza will be served.</li>
<li>Network, talk research, or catch up with an old friend.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">Boston Ballet's Nutcracker</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Boston Ballet's Nutcracker
<br><b>When</b>: December 11, 2012, 7:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Boston Opera House
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:eastgate.cec@gmail.com" target="_blank">eastgate.cec@gmail.com</a>
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<li>$30 per ticket</li>
<li>Sign up <a href="http://eastgate.mit.edu" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Limit 2 adult and 2 children's tickets per MIT student</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social13"><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, Dec 11, 7:30p. Show starts 8p.
<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: Improv comedy with Roadkill Buffet (MIT), NU & Improv’d (Northeastern U.)</li>
<li>Free Food and Soft Drinks!</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="13b6160906c956ea_Social14"><font size="4" color="993333">Lessons and Carols Service</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Lessons and Carols Service
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 (see below for times)
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Chapel (W15)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kverhulst@mit.edu" target="_blank">kverhulst@mit.edu</a>
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<li>5:15 Traditional service of Lessons and Carols</li>
<li>6:30 Christmas Caroling in Lobby 7</li>
<li>7:00 Holiday banquet in W11</li>
<li>Join us for as much of the evening as you are able!</li>
<li>GSC Funding Board. There is never any faith requirement to participate in any LEM event ... ever.</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social15"><font size="4" color="993333">Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, December 14, 2012 7:30PM–10:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: NW86, Multipurpose Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT graduate students.</li>
<li>The theme of this Shabbat dinner will be Chanukah!</li>
<li>We will be learning about the story of Chanukah and the many traditions that come with it.</li>
<li>Please <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6nww6ty" target="_blank">RSVP here</a> by Monday, December 10th</li>
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<p><a name="13b6160906c956ea_Social16"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Ballroom Dance Team December Social Dance</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Ballroom Dance Team December Social Dance
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, December 15 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 cha cha lesson at 7:30 pm; social dancing from 8-11:59 pm</li>
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