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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_GSC1">Submissions for The Graduate - Get paid if your article is chosen!</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional1">MIT Diversity Summit - Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional2">Global Fellows Program Info Session</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional3">Chemistry Department Panel on Careers in Science Writing and Communication</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional4">MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing Innovation</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional5">17th European Career Fair</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional6">Communicating Science 2013: A Workshop for Graduate Students</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional7">MIT Water Night - Organizing Team</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular1">Share Your Knowledge With Others at the MIT Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular2">Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat Regatta</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular3">MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Misc1">Quit Smoking Class</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Social1">MIT Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade Ball</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Social2">GCF Cook-Off</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Social3">LSC: 35th Annual Science Fiction Marathon</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Social4">Sidney Pacific January Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Social5">Super Bowl Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13c5ead042a2efac_Social6">Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration</a></li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">Submissions for The Graduate - <b><i><u>Get paid if your article is chosen!</u></i></b></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 ASAP!
<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@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Are you interested in writing articles? Do you want your article to be published?</li>
<li>Do you have tips to help graduate students deal with the financial difficulties that come with being a grad student?</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, "FINANCES". For ideas and details, see webpage above</li>
<li>Articles must be around 600 words. Please submit a photo with your article, if possible!</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Diversity Summit - Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Diversity Summit - Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday January 30, various times (see website below)
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://diversity.mit.edu/summit" target="_blank">More info here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: ---
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<li>Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT: Principles or Practices?</li>
<li>What do you think of when you hear the word “meritocracy?” Come join us for this year’s Institute Diversity Summit 2013 on Wednesday, January 30, 2013</li>
<li>The Summit will be an opportunity to hear perspectives from various members of the MIT community, as well as leaders beyond MIT. We hope you can come to one or all of the sessions and participate in the conversation.</li>
<li>You do not have to stay for the whole Summit - drop in and out as your schedule allows!</li>
<li>Co-sponsored by the Committee on Race and Diversity, the Council on Staff Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of the President</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">Global Fellows Program Info Session</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Global Fellows Program Info Session
<br><b>When</b>: Jan. 23, 2-3:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 4-149
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mcwilson@mit.edu" target="_blank">mcwilson@mit.edu</a>
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<li>MIT and Imperial College London are jointly offering an intensive 4 day Global Fellows Program for PhD students June 24-28, in Sharon , MA.</li>
<li>Thru presentations, interactive & hands-on activities, students (20 Imperial, 20 MIT) will develop skills required for a successful research career</li>
<li>Eligibility: PhD students (preference is for students who have passed Quals & started dissertation research, but all PhD students will be considered)</li>
<li>Applications will be due Feb. 18, 2013</li>
<li><a href="http://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=14992301&date=2013/1/23" target="_blank">More info here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">Chemistry Department Panel on Careers in Science Writing and Communication</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Chemistry Department Panel on Careers in Science Writing and Communication
<br><b>When</b>: January 25 from 12-2 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Moore Room (Building 6, Room 321)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kjmanke@mit.edu" target="_blank">kjmanke@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Learn about careers in science writing from a panel of four people with experience in the field</li>
<li>Tips on how to start a career in science writing</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing Innovation</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing Innovation
<br><b>When</b>: Feb 23, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sloantechconferencemarketing@mit.edu" target="_blank">sloantechconferencemarketing@mit.edu</a>
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<li>This year’s conference is about how you, the tech user, contribute to the process of creating new ideas and products.</li>
<li>Keynotes: Peter Coffee (SalesForce.com); Charles Philips (Infor and Oracle Corporation); Walt Doyle (Paypal).</li>
<li>Panelists: Speakers from Spotify, Facebook, Microsoft, Venmo, Warner Music, ESPN, LevelUp, NBC, Google and more.</li>
<li>Early bird ticket sales ($20 for MIT Students) end Jan 31st. <a href="http://mitsloantechconference.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Buy them here</a></li>
<li>Keep up with the latest speaker and conference news <a href="http://conference.mitsloantech.com/" target="_blank">at our site</a></li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">17th European Career Fair</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 17th European Career Fair
<br><b>When</b>: February 25th
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:candidate@euroclub.mit.edu" target="_blank">candidate@euroclub.mit.edu</a>
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<li>Connecting Continents, Creating Careers</li>
<li>Want to work or study in Europe? Looking for a full-time job, internship, or a study program?</li>
<li>Then ECF2013 is for you! It is the largest recruiting event of its kind in the US.</li>
<li>Attendance is FREE for Candidates.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.euro-career.com" target="_blank">Submit your resume now!</a></li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional6"><font size="4" color="993333">Communicating Science 2013: A Workshop for Graduate Students - Application now open!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Communicating Science 2013: A Workshop for Graduate Students - Application now open!
<br><b>When</b>: Workshop: June 13-15th Application Due: March 1st
<br><b>Where</b>: Workshop: Cambridge, <a href="http://workshop.astrobites.com/application" target="_blank">MA Application</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:smmorey@mit.edu" target="_blank">smmorey@mit.edu</a>
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<li>3 Day workshop to be held June 13-15th, 2013</li>
<li>Hone your communication skills</li>
<li>Interact with science communication professionals including journalists, press officers, educators, and authors</li>
<li>Produce a science writing piece of your own</li>
<li>All graduate students nationwide in all fields of science and engineering are invited to apply</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional7"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Water Night - Organizing Team</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Water Night - Organizing Team
<br><b>When</b>: Apply Now (event: 3/21/2013)
<br><b>Where</b>: Walker Memorial (Bldg. 50)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hamed_al@mit.edu" target="_blank">hamed_al@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the MIT Water Night Organizing Team.</li>
<li>MIT Water Night is a research showcase organized by MIT Water Club.</li>
<li>The first MIT Water Night will be held on March 21st 2013.</li>
<li>We are looking for people to fill the following positions: Operations Director, Content Director, Marketing Director.</li>
<li>If you are interested in participating, please contact Hamed Alemohammad (<a href="mailto:hamed_al@mit.edu" target="_blank">hamed_al@mit.edu</a>)</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">Share your knowledge with others at the MIT Museum!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Share you knowledge with others at the MIT Museum!
<br><b>When</b>: Now
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:brindha@mit.edu" target="_blank">brindha@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Are you interested in science outreach? Do you have a knack for demonstrating how science can be exciting?</li>
<li>Apply now to join the MIT Museum’s volunteer team and put your science communication talents into action.</li>
<li>We’re looking for students who want to thrill the public with hands-on demonstrations, lead gallery talks, or provide a bit of insight about MIT.</li>
<li><a href="http://web.mit.edu/museum/about/volunteer-application.html" target="_blank">Please apply online</a> (weekend availability preferred; 50 hours/yr commitment)</li>
<li>If interested in occasional outreach - think Cambridge Science Festival, National Engineers Week - we're interested in you too!</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat Regatta</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat Regatta
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, January 27, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Zesiger Center Competition Pool
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jmello@mit.edu" target="_blank">jmello@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Registration for Boat entries ends Thursday, January 24</li>
<li>If you don't want to build a boat to race, come to cheer on your favoriate captain and crew</li>
<li>Lots of Fun</li>
<li>Families Welcome</li>
<li>Free Event</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:abcofficers@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">abcofficers@sloan.mit.edu</a>
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<li>You are all cordially invited to MIT Sloan’s 3rd annual Asia Business Conference. Come hear our esteemed guest speakers share their views.</li>
<li>Speakers are experienced executives from various industries all with extensive experience in and working with Asian companies and/or governments.</li>
<li>Please join us in listening to and discussing with our speakers on whether Asia’s growth will continue to be driven by these four engines.</li>
<li>Early bird registration is available now <a href="http://mitasiaconference2013.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Tickets and information available <a href="http://www.mitasiaconference.org" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">Quit Smoking Class</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Quit Smoking Class
<br><b>When</b>: Feb. 14th-March 28th
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Medical, E23-274
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:helpmequit@med.mit.edu" target="_blank">helpmequit@med.mit.edu</a>
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<li>New Group Class To Help You Quit for Good</li>
<li>Free seven-week class</li>
<li>Meets Weekly from 12-1 p.m.</li>
<li>Limited to 12 people</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Grad Gala 2013 -"Masquerade Ball"</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Grad Gala 2013 -"Masquerade Ball"
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - Early Bird Ticket sales start Monday, February 11, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-gradgala@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-gradgala@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Be regaled by the mystery and glamour of this year’s Masquerade themed Grad Gala, the premier event for MIT grad students!</li>
<li>First 200 guests to register are eligible for discounted ticket prices!</li>
<li>All MIT graduate students and Post-Docs are welcome and may bring one guest!</li>
<li>Gift vouchers for the first three full tables to register!</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">GCF Cook-Off</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GCF Cook-Off
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, January 25, 7-9:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Multipurpose Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mit-gcf-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">mit-gcf-info@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Small groups will engage in a friendly cook-off to vie for culinary supremacy.</li>
<li>All in the graduate community are welcome to partake in food and games and to judge all of our tasty creations.</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">LSC: 35th Annual Science Fiction Marathon</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: LSC: 35th Annual Science Fiction Marathon
<br><b>When</b>: January 26th 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>WALL-E (7 pm), Looper (9:30 pm), pizza break (11:45 pm), a special surprise (12:30 am), The Andromeda Strain (1:30 am), Galaxy Quest (4 am)</li>
<li>Admission is $8, and drops to $5 after Looper.</li>
<li>The 2013 Marathon features four full-length films, one surprise hour-long feature, many short subjects, and a special selection of refreshments!</li>
<li>Pizza pre-orders will be taken between WALL-E and Looper for pickup at midnight. Breakfast refreshments will be available after The Andromeda Strain.</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">Sidney Pacific January Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sidney Pacific January Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 1/27/13 12-1 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come enjoy delicious free food and chat with your friends before the new semester starts.</li>
<li>Be kind to the environment by bringing your own utensils!</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">Super Bowl Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Super Bowl Party
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, February 3rd, 6:00pm-11pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown House (NW35) Hulsizer Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ashdown-social@mit.edu" target="_blank">ashdown-social@mit.edu</a>, <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come watch the Super Bowl (and the commercials!) with friends on our big screen! Kickoff around 6:30p.m.</li>
<li>Don't know the rules? Come for the special "Intro to Football" presentation by Ashdown Associate Housemaster Yuriy Roman at 6pm!</li>
<li>Free food: wings, nachos, fries, quesadillas, etc... Vegetarian options available!</li>
<li>Alcohol available for purchase for those 21+ w/ govt photo ID</li>
<li>Presented by Ashdown House and the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC). Sponsored by Ashdown House, the Graduate Student Council, and GradRat.</li>
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<p><a name="13c5ead042a2efac_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration
<br><b>When</b>: February 9, 2013, 6 - 9pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown House, NW35 - Hulsizer Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ashdown-cultural@mit.edu" target="_blank">ashdown-cultural@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join in the biggest and most important East Asian celebration of the year!</li>
<li>Eat traditional New Year's dishes like dumplings, steamed buns and New Year's Cake!</li>
<li>Participate in traditional celebratory events like: making dumplings, writing calligraphy, and paper cutting</li>
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