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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_GSC1">Serve on an MITx-related Institute Committee</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_GSC2">Institute Awards Nominations</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional1">GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the Thesis</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional2">MIT's Broader Impacts Group Kickoff</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional3">MIT Ventureships Kick off Event with Free Lunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional4">Flagship VentureLabs: Entrepreneurial Fellows Program</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional5">Spain@MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the U.S.</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional6">MIT Water Night – Call for Abstracts</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional7">Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional8">MIT Asian Career Fair</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular1">Spring Classes at Student Art Association</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular2">Ice Hockey Clinics</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular3">MITSCA Practice</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular4">2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social1">MIT Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade Ball</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social2">Three-Dollar Tuesday</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social3">Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: An Animated Conversation with Noam Chomsky</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social4">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social5">Mardi Gras Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social6">MIT Have a Heart Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social7">MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social8">Sidney Pacific Chocolate Cheese and Wine Evening</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social9">Ashdown Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social10">Winter Crafts (With Recycling Theme)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social11">GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social12">Spring Gathering Lunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social13">MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social14">Graduate Art Soiree - Call for Student Artists</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">Serve on an MITx-related Institute Committee</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Serve on an MITx-related Institute Committee
<br><b>When</b>: Application deadline: Tuesday Feb 12 noon
<br><b>Where</b>: More information can be found at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Two recently formed MIT committees that are looking for graduate student representatives:</li>
<li>1. Task Force on the Future of Graduate Education in the Context of MITx</li>
<li>2. MITx subcommittee of the Faculty Policy Committee</li>
<li>More information can be found <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>To apply, email <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@mit.edu</a> with a 150-500 word application statement and a copy of your resume/CV</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_GSC2"><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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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the Thesis</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the thesis
<br><b>When</b>: Monday Feb. 25 5:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Stata 32-124
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ldlewis@mit.edu" target="_blank">ldlewis@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Thinking of graduating in the next 6-18 months?</li>
<li>Come to this event to learn how to prepare now for writing your thesis!</li>
<li>Workshop led by Dr. Xiaolu Hsi will discuss common obstacles to writing the thesis and how to avoid them</li>
<li>Topics include time management and negotiating with your committee</li>
<li>Dinner will be served! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Pk_EAPBBP6wEigjUMfN5NgjB8JqSdmCJ8vBF7zCyZs4/viewform" target="_blank">RSVP/registration preferred</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT's Broader Impacts Group Kickoff</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT's Broader Impacts Group Kickoff: Monday February 11 (5:30 - 6:30 PM)
<br><b>When</b>: Monday Feb. 11, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum, 265 Mass. Ave.- 1st Floor
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:srosengard@gmail.com" target="_blank">srosengard@gmail.com</a>
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<li>Join the newly-formed Broader Impacts Group (BIG) and guest speaker, science writer John Bohannon of Wired Magazine, for its first meeting at MIT.</li>
<li>Learn about BIG's ongoing efforts to catalyze dialogue and spread science outreach beyond the laboratory, while exploring the art and skill of science</li>
<li>Network and explore what fresh perspectives you can bring to the table.</li>
<li>Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!</li>
<li>And for more information about BIG, visit <a href="http://www.whoi.edu/website/big/home" target="_blank">http://www.whoi.edu/website/big/home</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional3"><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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">Flagship VentureLabs: Entrepreneurial Fellows Program.</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Flagship VentureLabs: Entrepreneurial Fellows Program.
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 6-7:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shannon1@mit.edu" target="_blank">shannon1@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Geoffrey von Maltzahn, New Ventures Principal at Flagship Ventures and 2009 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize winner, is coming to MIT to discuss the Flagship VentureLabs Entrepreneurial Fellows Program.</li>
<li>Flagship VentureLabs is a unit of Flagship Ventures which invents and launches transformative companies.</li>
<li>VentureLabs conducts an annual summer Entrepreneurial Fellows Program which provides an opportunity for talented graduating students (MBA, MS, PhD, MD, etc.) to gain hands-on experience in Flagship VentureLabs' unique approach to company conception, innovation and entrepreneuring.</li>
<li>Join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity and network with VentureLabs team members at a reception afterwards. (<a href="http://flagshipventurelabsfellows.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">RSVP here</a>)</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional6"><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>
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<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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional7"><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>
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<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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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional8"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Asian Career Fair</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Asian Career Fair
<br><b>When</b>: April 20th 10am-4pm, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: La Sala Room (W20-202)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:asiancareerfair@mit.edu" target="_blank">asiancareerfair@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Want to find a summer intern or full-time position in Asia?</li>
<li>Look no further than MIT Asian Career Fair, MIT's first-ever career fair exclusively for Asia opportunities.</li>
<li>Register today <a href="http://asiancareerfair.mit.edu" target="_blank">at our website</a> and submit your resumes to be viewed by top-notch Asia employees.</li>
<li>Earn the chance to a full-course dinner with our employers.</li>
<li>Employers include IBM, Toshiba, and many more!</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">Spring Classes at Student Art Association</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Spring classes at Student Art Association start Monday the 11th!
<br><b>When</b>: Classes start Feb 11, registration open NOW!
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-429, Student Center
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sammagee@mit.edu" target="_blank">sammagee@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Take art classes at the SAA. <a href="http://arts.mit.edu/saa" target="_blank">arts.mit.edu/saa</a></li>
<li>Painting, photo, ceramics, drawing, printmaking. <a href="http://arts.mit.edu/saa" target="_blank">arts.mit.edu/saa</a></li>
<li>Open studios and Life Drawing club. <a href="http://arts.mit.edu/saa" target="_blank">arts.mit.edu/saa</a></li>
<li>24 hour access, free clay, photo chemicals, newsprint</li>
<li>Sign-up now, spots filling, special student pricing! <a href="http://arts.mit.edu/saa" target="_blank">arts.mit.edu/saa</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_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>
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<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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">MITSCA Practice</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MITSCA Practice
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 23, 10:30am
<br><b>Where</b>: Minuteman Sportsman's Club
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tmehrman@mit.edu" target="_blank">tmehrman@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Biweekly practice for the MITSCA</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular4"><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>
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<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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade ball</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade ball
<br><b>When</b>: Ticket sales start 11th Feb, 7PM, Monday!
<br><b>Where</b>: The 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>The wait is over! Ticket Sales start 11th Feb 2013, monday, 7 PM</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>Check out the website for more details! <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">Three Dollar Tuesday</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Three Dollar Tuesday
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday February 12th at 6pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall (Building 50)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:trivedi@mit.edu" target="_blank">trivedi@mit.edu</a>
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<li>GSC Three Dollar Tuesday</li>
<li>Mexican themed, delicious food</li>
<li><a href="https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=27" target="_blank">Register here</a></li>
<li>Donations will go towards providing food, education and shelter for underprivileged children</li>
<li>Brought to you by GSC Activities Committee and sponsored by MIT Graduate Student Council and GradRat.</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: An Animated Conversation with Noam Chomsky</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: An Animated Conversation with Noam Chomsky
<br><b>When</b>: February 12 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>This FREE advance screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Director Michel Gondry and MIT Professor Noam Chomsky. Doors open at 6:30pm.</li>
<li>Funded (in part) by a Director's Grant from the Council for the Arts at MIT.</li>
<li>Is the Man Who is Tall Happy? is an animated documentary on the life of MIT professor and linguist Noam Chomsky.</li>
<li>Directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep), the film features a series of conversations between Gondry and Chomsky as they explore the life and work of Noam Chomsky.</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social4"><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 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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">Mardi Gras Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Mardi Gras Party
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 12th, 7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W11
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:micbyrne@mit.edu" target="_blank">micbyrne@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Kick off Lent with the TCC!</li>
<li>Gorge yourself on yummy food and great fellowship</li>
<li>We will have chicken, pasta, and king cakes</li>
<li>Sponsored by the GSC</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social6"><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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social7"><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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">Sidney Pacific Chocolate Cheese and Wine Evening</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sidney Pacific Chocolate Cheese and Wine Evening
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, 2/15/13 7-9 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-social-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-social-chair@mit.edu</a>
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<li>We will be serving chocolate wine and cheese with live classical music</li>
<li>21+ required for wine</li>
<li>Attendees are encouraged to bring their own wine glasses</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Ashdown Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ashdown Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 17 February, 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, Chinese pancakes, 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, who will also be present at the brunch.</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">Winter Crafts (with recycling theme)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Winter Crafts (with recycling theme)
<br><b>When</b>: Monday 2/18/13 (Presidents day), 4pm-6pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Eastgate Penthouse (E55-PH)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:pilgit@gmail.com" target="_blank">pilgit@gmail.com</a>
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<li>You're invited to a make-your-own craft event, using (mostly) recycled materials, for adults and kids.</li>
<li>We will use daily materials such as glass jars and cork to create new products, useful for your house/apartment.</li>
<li>Transform these daily objects that are usually thrown away to new useful items, and use your artistic skills to the max!</li>
<li>Come on Presidents day, 4pm-6pm, to the Eastgate Penthouse! All materials will be supplied; snacks will be provided.</li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social11"><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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social12"><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="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social13"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 23 7:30-11:59pm
<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 Waltz lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm</li>
<li>For more information, check out <a href="http://www.ballroom.mit.edu" target="_blank">our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social14"><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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