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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_GSC1">Changing Kendall Square - A forum for Undergrads, Grads, and Postdocs</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_GSC2">GSC February General Council Meeting</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_GSC3">Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) Deadline</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_GSC4">Institute Awards Nominations</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional1">Present at the Bioinnovations Conference</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional2">MIT Ventureships Kick off Event</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional3">Spain@MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the U.S.</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional4">MIT Water Night – Call for Abstracts</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional5">Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular1">Spring Classes at Student Art Association</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular2">Ice Hockey Clinics</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular3">2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Misc1">GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social1">MIT Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade Ball</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social2">GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social3">Egyptian Movie Night - Hassan & Morcos</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social4">MITSSS Chinese New Year Celebration 2013</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social5">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social6">Tang Hall Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social7">Edgerton Pre-Valentine Chocolate Making and Movie</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social8">Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social9">Harvard-MIT Dance Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social10">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social11">MIT Have a Heart Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social12">MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social13">MIT & Harvard Korean Societies Gala</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social14">GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social15">Spring Gathering Lunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13ca5fd375139511_Social16">Graduate Art Soiree - Call for Student Artists</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="13ca5fd375139511_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">Changing Kendall Square - A forum for Undergrads, Grads, and Postdocs</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Changing Kendall Square - A forum for Undergrads, Grads, and Postdocs
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday February 6th at 6:00 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 1-190
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>MIT is in the final stages of petitioning to reshape Kendall Square</li>
<li>More commercial buildings, retail opportunities, and housing between Main Campus and Sloan</li>
<li>Join us for a community-wide forum -- listen to the pros and cons of the proposed development</li>
<li>Tell your elected representatives your opinion!</li>
<li>Event is cosponsored by the GSC, UA, and PDA</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">February General Council Meeting</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: February General Council Meeting
<br><b>When</b>: February 6th, 5:30-7PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 1-190
<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 on the February General Council Meeting!</li>
<li>Come learn about past, ongoing, and new projects that affect MIT grad students</li>
<li>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@mit.edu</a></li>
<li>Light dinner will be provided at 5PM</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_GSC3"><font size="4" color="993333">Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline on February 9th</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline on February 9th
<br><b>When</b>: February 9th
<br><b>Where</b>: GSC office
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-grant@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-grant@mit.edu</a> (Moderated list)
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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="13ca5fd375139511_GSC4"><font size="4" color="993333">Institute Awards Nominations</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Institute Awards Nominations
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, Feb 5 to Friday, Mar 15, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-awards@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-awards@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Each year, the GSC recognizes excellence in teaching, advising, fostering fellowship, or innovating and improving education at MIT.</li>
<li>Nominations for 2012-2013 academic year open on Tuesday, February 5 and close on Friday, March 15.</li>
<li>A complete nomination requires a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that highlights the nominee’s contributions to graduate students.</li>
<li>You can submit nominations online <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/inst-awrd-nominations/" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>For more information, <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/" target="_blank">visit our site</a> or email <a href="mailto:gsc-awards@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-awards@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="13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">Present your research at the Bioinnovations Conference</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Present your research at the Bioinnovations Conference
<br><b>When</b>: Conference: Fri Feb 22nd; Register to present by Sat Feb 9
<br><b>Where</b>: Conference: Marriott Kendall Square
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitbioinnovationsposter@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitbioinnovationsposter@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Present research or start-up idea - <a href="http://web.mit.edu/sloanhcc/bioinnovations/2013/poster.html" target="_blank">sign up here</a></li>
<li>Showcase technology/company to 20+ healthcare industry executives</li>
<li>Market to 300+ conference attendees: potential customers, collaborators, teammates, investors, etc.</li>
<li>Presenters get free admission to conference!</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Ventureships Kick off Event with Free Lunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Ventureships Kick off Event with Free Lunch
<br><b>When</b>: Feb.13 at 12:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: student center W20-491
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ventureships_event@mit.edu" target="_blank">ventureships_event@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Dear Friend, Are you interested in working with early-stage startup companies and gaining hands-on entrepreneurial experience?</li>
<li>Join our kick off event with the startup companies and MIT VMS mentors in W20-491 on Feb.13th at 12:00pm!</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFFBLTlsN3J0RFloVGc4SVItZmNTZVE6MQ" target="_blank">RSVP to get a spot</a></li>
<li>This is a great opportunity for you not only to learn more about the different projects – but also to get to know whom you might be working with durin</li>
<li>More information, please visit <a href="http://ventureships.mit.edu" target="_blank">our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">Seminar, Spain@MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the U.S.</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Seminar, Spain@MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the U.S.
<br><b>When</b>: Friday 02/15/2013, 9:00am-10:30am
<br><b>Where</b>: E51-151
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spaniards-request@mit.edu" target="_blank">spaniards-request@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The Industry Series brings representatives of the main Spanish companies to present some keys in their internalization processes.</li>
<li>Don't miss this opportunity to hear Mr. Javier Gonzalez Montero, information technology, SVP and CIO in MAPFRE USA.</li>
<li>Mr. Gonzalez Montero will talk about Mapfre's internationalization process through the acquisition of Commerce Insurance.</li>
<li>Breakfast will be served.</li>
<li>Sponsored by Spain@MIT, MISTI Spain, and GSC.</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Water Night – Call for Abstracts</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Water Night – Call for Abstracts
<br><b>When</b>: March 21st, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:xux@mit.edu" target="_blank">xux@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>MIT Water Club is organizing its first MIT Water Night</li>
<li>Submit your poster abstracts today to join and present your research to members of MIT Community and Industry participants</li>
<li>Submit your abstracts <a href="http://goo.gl/szIzc" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Deadline for abstract submission : Feb. 25th, 2013</li>
<li>Visit our website for more info, <a href="http://waterclub.mit.edu" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions
<br><b>When</b>: Positions start beginning of spring term
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT campus and community
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:konar@mit.edu" target="_blank">konar@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>The Office for the Dean of Graduate Education has 3 openings for Graduate Community Fellows beginning in Spring 2013</li>
<li>Work on projects and assignments that enhance the MIT Graduate Community in unique ways!</li>
<li>Receive partial stipend for Alumni Partnership for Diversity, GradCatalyst, or PSC Outreach</li>
<li>See the ODGE website for all position descriptions and the application form, <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Positions filled on a rolling basis.</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="13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">Spring classes at Student Art Association OPEN!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Spring classes at Student Art Association OPEN!
<br><b>When</b>: Classes start Feb 11, registration open NOW!
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-429
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sammagee@mit.edu" target="_blank">sammagee@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Take art classes at the SAA.</li>
<li>Painting, photo, ceramics, drawing, printmaking</li>
<li>Open studios and Life Drawing club</li>
<li>24 hour access, free clay, photo chemicals, newsprint</li>
<li>Sign-up now, spots filling, special student pricing!</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Ice hockey clinics</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ice hockey clinics
<br><b>When</b>: Feb 13 and Feb 27, 7-9PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Rink (Z Center)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:club-hockey-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">club-hockey-officers@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Wish you had a little more ice time to practice, and some tips to develop your skills?</li>
<li>Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching with our professional coaches and some extra ice time.</li>
<li>You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop game situational awareness.</li>
<li>$20 per person for each session. Pre-register for both clinics for $30 OR pre-register for the same clinic with a friend for $30.</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dE9MMms4blJOYW5jLUhjOXdaQ05vRVE6MQ" target="_blank">Sign up here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
<br><b>When</b>: March 1-2, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sportsconference@mit.edu" target="_blank">sportsconference@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>The 7th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, presented by ESPN, will be held on March 1st and 2nd, 2013 at the BCEC.</li>
<li>The SSAC’s goal is to provide a forum to discuss the increasing role of analytics in the sports industry.</li>
<li>We sell out every year, so get your tickets now!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sloansportsconference.com/?page_id=4028" target="_blank">More info here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 6, 5-7 pm
<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>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Chocolate fountain with fruits, pastries, crackers, and wine</li>
<li>Students who ordered a GradRat can pick it up</li>
<li>Free event!</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="13ca5fd375139511_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 13th 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>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>The countdown to ticket sales begins for this year's masquerade themed Grad Gala!</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>
<li><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/" target="_blank">Check out the website for more details!</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 6, 5-7 pm
<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>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Chocolate fountain with fruits, pastries, crackers, and wine</li>
<li>Students who ordered a GradRat can pick it up</li>
<li>Free event!</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">Egyptian Movie Night - Hassan & Morcos</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Egyptian Movie Night - Hassan & Morcos
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 7th 2013 at 6:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 35-225
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:rakha@mit.edu" target="_blank">rakha@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>The Egyptian student association is hosting an Egyptian movie night starring Omar Sharif and Adel Emam</li>
<li>The event is funded by GSC funding board. The movie has English subtitles</li>
<li>The film addresses issues of religious extremism, intolerance and sectarian violence.</li>
<li>It emphasizes the possibility of friendship and love between members of different religions.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/154481974701883/" target="_blank">Join the event on Facebook</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">MITSSS Chinese New Year Celebration 2013</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MITSSS Chinese New Year Celebration 2013
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, February 08, 2013, 7-9pm
<br><b>Where</b>: NW10-large lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitsss-com@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitsss-com@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Come celebration the year of the snake with MITSSS!</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxTOS1tbWltdEc2S21pX3kzVEhuTVE6MA#gid=0" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: February 8th, 2013 7:30PM-10:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Location provided upon RSVP
<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 faculty Shabbat.</li>
<li>We will be joined by several MIT Faculty members, who will speak about what they do and will field questions about the academic career path.</li>
<li>RSVP by sending an email to <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">Tang Hall Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Tang Hall Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: February 9, 11AM-1PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall Lounge (24th floor)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tang-government@mit.edu" target="_blank">tang-government@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come enjoy some delicious free food and chat with your friends at the start of the new semester.</li>
<li>Think of the environment and bring your own utensils!</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">Edgerton Pre-Valentine Chocolate Making and Movie</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Edgerton Pre-Valentine Chocolate Making and Movie
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 9th, 12pm - 5pm
<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>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>There's no gift more sincere for Valentine's day than homemade chocolates. Come join us for a fun chocolate making and movie watching event!</li>
<li>We'll be making chocolate truffles, and show a movie while the chocolate hardens. Light refreshments provided, including a small chocolate fountain!</li>
<li>Main ingredients will be provided. Special ingredients welcome! <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYsey5lqRS4Fw2gsQLnWBqIlds0bl0A_qi9OwqLJMQk/edit" target="_blank">Recommendation of things to bring</a></li>
<li>Please RSVP so we can ensure that we have enough chocolate (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TIfaPFQmnu5PR711h1hPTo74bM5VIoITU0j_0XzqlNg/viewform" target="_blank">RSVP here</a>)</li>
<li>All MIT grad students are welcome! Sponsored by Edgerton House and the GSC Funding Board.</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social8"><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>
<li>Sponsored by ARCADE and Ashdown House</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Harvard-MIT Dance Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Harvard-MIT Dance Party
<br><b>When</b>: February 9 from 9pm-12:30am
<br><b>Where</b>: Dudley House at Harvard
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Put down the books and start the semester right by dancing the night away at the Harvard-MIT mixer!</li>
<li>Meet and mingle with fellow students and wear holes in your dancing shoes from 9pm to 12:30am.</li>
<li>The spring mixer will be at Dudley House on the Harvard campus and is open to Dudley House members, MIT graduate students, and their guests.</li>
<li>Free admission, cash bar, proper ID required for alcohol.</li>
<li><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/2013/01/harvard-mit-dance-party/" target="_blank">More info here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social10"><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, Feb 12, 7:30p. Show starts 8p.
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
<br><b>Contact</b>: TEEC <u></u>
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<li>Join us for another Comedy Night! Featuring: Ethan Marsh, Peter Martin, Al Park, John Paul Rivera, Philip Wolfe. Headliner: Alex Edelman</li>
<li>Free food! Free pint glasses, mugs, and t-shirts will also be given away!</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="13ca5fd375139511_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Have a Heart Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Have a Heart Night
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday February 13th
<br><b>Where</b>: Church Night Club in Boston
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lmcmenem@mit.edu" target="_blank">lmcmenem@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Kickoff the spring semester at the 1st annual MIT Have a Heart Night benefiting the Boston Ronald McDonald House!</li>
<li>Dance the night away to your favorite MIT Sloan bands on Wednesday February 13th at 8pm at Chur</li>
<li>Your $20 ticket will get you great music, delicious food, and access to some exciting raffle prizes!</li>
<li>Best of all, the ENTIRE ticket price will go to helping children with cancer!</li>
<li>Tickets on sale in E62 the week of February 4th at lunch. Sponsored by: SAB, SLO, and the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education.</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party
<br><b>When</b>: 6:00pm-9:30pm, Friday, February 15, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-307
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cast-board@mit.edu" target="_blank">cast-board@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year based on Chinese lunar calendar, is the most important holiday for Chinese all over the world.</li>
<li>This is a great opportunity for not only Chinese students and scholars at MIT but also the entire MIT community to enjoy the happiness of the holiday.</li>
<li>Delicious Chinese food will be provided.</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social13"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT & Harvard Korean Societies Gala</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT & Harvard Korean Societies Gala
<br><b>When</b>: 2/15/13
<br><b>Where</b>: Harvard Museum of Natural History
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jmin484@mit.edu" target="_blank">jmin484@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Harvard-MIT Korean Student Group brings you to the 1st Annual Social Event!</li>
<li>Open bar, delicious hor d’oeuvres & dessert, Raffles to lure you, Jazz music by Berklee School of Music, great exhibits, and Great People!</li>
<li>The Entire museum will be Open just for us!!!</li>
<li>Tickets: $30 or $25 (Early bird, by 2/8); <a href="https://harvardmit.ticketbud.com/k-gala" target="_blank">buy tickets here</a></li>
<li>Presented by MIT KGSA and HKS. Sponsored by Hyundai</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social14"><font size="4" color="993333">GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck
<br><b>When</b>: Wed, Feb 20th, 530pm to 8pm
<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>GA^3 is hosting a World Eats cultural potluck! Bring your favorite meal, dessert, soup, salad, etc from your part of the world. Email to sign up!</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social15"><font size="4" color="993333">Spring Gathering Lunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Spring Gathering Lunch
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:00pm-1:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-201
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:christiansoncampus-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">christiansoncampus-info@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Have lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of singing, bible reading, games, and snacks</li>
<li>Share our experiences of Christ and encourage each other to pursue God together at MIT</li>
<li>All are welcome to attend, regardless of faith</li>
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<p><a name="13ca5fd375139511_Social16"><font size="4" color="993333">Graduate Art Soiree – Call for Student Artists!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Graduate Art Soiree – Call for Student Artists!
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, March 15th, 7:30-10PM
<br><b>Where</b>: New Media Lab 6th Floor
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arts@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arts@mit.edu</a> by March 7th
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<li>The Third Annual Graduate Art Soiree will be held on March 15th, 2013 on the top floor of the New Media Lab!</li>
<li>Student artists, a chance to exhibit your fine art pieces to your fellow peers is finally here!</li>
<li>Dance or music groups, show off your talents by performing at the event!</li>
<li>Art of all types, shapes, sizes, and forms are welcome: Architectural models, Toy Lab projects, DNA structures, You Name It!</li>
<li>Great exposure of your work to the MIT community!</li>
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