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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC1">Serve on the Institute-Wide Task Force on the Future of MIT Education</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC2">GSC Executive Committee Recruitment Info Session</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC3">Institute Awards Nominations</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional1">Financial Planning Seminar</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional2">GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the Thesis</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional3">Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional4">Confessions of a Sciplomat (Science Diplomat)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional5">MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing Innovation</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional6">MIT Asian Career Fair</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular1">Movie Screening of Shawshank Redemption</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular2">Join the Empowerment Conference Committee</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular3">MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4">MITSCA Practice</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular5">Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University Forgot Education"</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4">Final Chance to Enter: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4">Hackpack @ MIT</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Misc1">Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with Your Department</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Misc2">A Conversation with President Rafael Reif</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social0">Grad Gala 2013: Masquerade Ball</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social1">GSC Grad Coffee Hour</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social2">Winter Crafts</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social3">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Evangelization</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social4">MIT-CAST 2013 Chinese Lantern Festival Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social5">Turkish Karaoke Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social6">MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social7">Queen Esther's Ball (Purim Celebration)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social8">Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social9">Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social10">Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture</a></li>
<li><a href="#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social11">Turkish Cultural Day</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">Serve on the Institute-Wide Task Force on the Future of MIT Education</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Serve on the Institute-Wide Task Force on the Future of MIT Education
<br><b>When</b>: Application Deadline: Tue Feb 19, 10pm
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/" target="_blank">Visit our website</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>
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<li>To apply, email <a href="mailto:gsc-offcers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-offcers@mit.edu</a> with a 300-500 word application statement and a copy of your resume/CV</li>
<li>More information on the task force charge can be found <a href="http://president.mit.edu/speeches-writing/presidential-charge-task-force-mit-education" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Executive Committee Recruitment Info Session</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Executive Committee Recruiting Event/Info Session
<br><b>When</b>: Thu Feb 28, 5.30-7.30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Asgard (350 Mass Ave, Cambridge)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Interested in running for a position within the GSC Executive Committee?</li>
<li>Stop by for a casual information session with the current team</li>
<li>Appetizers and refreshments will be provided</li>
<li>RSVP is requested, although not mandatory! Please email <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC3"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">Financial Planning Seminar</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Financial Planning Seminar
<br><b>When</b>: Thu 2/21, 5.30-6.30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 56-114
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for a lively and informative question and answer session devoted to a number of important financial concerns shared by the MIT grad community</li>
<li>Session will be led by David Cuthbert, SM 94, currently working as a financial services professional with New York Life</li>
<li>Some topics to be covered: living on a limited budget, non-traditional ways to invest, difference between a will/living trust/ healthcare proxy, etc.</li>
<li>Some topics to be covered: pros/cons of 529 plans and other college savings accounts, consolidating 401k/IRA accounts from previous employers, etc.</li>
<li>Students should feel free to request any additional related topics and submit them to <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a> before the event</li>
<li>Food will be provided</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional2"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional3"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">Confessions of a Sciplomat (Science Diplomat)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Confessions of a Sciplomat (Science Diplomat)
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday February 21st at 4PM
<br><b>Where</b>: E40-380 (TPP Lounge)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tpss@mit.edu" target="_blank">tpss@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Round table with Mr.Errol Levy, Research and Innovation Counsellor at the European Commission</li>
<li>He will discuss Policy-Making in the EU, Space Policy, and the Importance of Research in Policy-Making</li>
<li>The session will finish with Q&A</li>
<li>Light refreshments will be served after the event</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional5"><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, Venmo, Warner Music, ESPN, LevelUp, NBC and more.</li>
<li><a href="http://mitsloantechconference.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Buy tickets here</a></li>
<li>Keep up with the latest speaker and conference news <a href="http://conference.mitsloantech.com/" target="_blank">at our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional6"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">Movie Screening of Shawshank Redemption</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Movie Screening of Shawshank Redemption
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 20, 730pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E62-223
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bookandmovie@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">bookandmovie@sloan.mit.edu</a>
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<li><a href="https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NRXusfr2S4vtl3" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
<li>Watch the classic Shawshank Redemption with fellow graduates</li>
<li>Explore and discuss the themes of hope and societal change</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Join the Empowerment Conference Committee</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Join the Empowerment Conference Committee! (Next Meeting Thr. Feb. 21, 3:00-4:00pm, Conference: around April 15th)
<br><b>When</b>: Next Committee Meeting, February 21, 3:00-4:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center Cafeteria
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gwamit-spring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-spring@mit.edu</a>
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<li>GWAMIT is actively recruiting conference event leads, logistics co-chairs and an advertising co-chair for the fourth annual Empowerment Conference mos</li>
<li>Last year's conference was a huge success with 6 events, 550+ attendees and lots of great content! We are aiming at a very exciting conference this ye</li>
<li>Perks – opportunities to connect with top-notch speakers, develop leadership skills, and meet awesome grad women across MIT.</li>
<li>Join us as soon as possible for the next meeting of the committee at the Stata Center Cafeteria as we are deciding on the events of the conference. Pl</li>
<li>RSVP for the info session and get added to the mailing list to <a href="mailto:gwamit-spring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-spring@mit.edu</a>.</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 21 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Lobdell Dining Room, W20 Second Floor
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kmytty@mit.edu" target="_blank">kmytty@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for dinner and lively exchanges. Pitch an idea. Join a team.</li>
<li>Gain inspiration and insights from four previous winners who are making their ideas happen - Recovers.org, EyeNetra, OpenIR, and Leveraged Freedom C</li>
<li>Learn how to earn up to $10k to make your idea a reality.</li>
<li>Shortly after, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 11:59PM, enter your idea into IDEAS Global Challenge.</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/UPOCTN" target="_blank">RSVP here</a>; direct questions to <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular5"><font size="4" color="993333">Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University Forgot Education"</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University Forgot Education" with Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Former Dean of Harvard College
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 25, 730pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E62-250
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bookandmovie@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">bookandmovie@sloan.mit.edu</a>
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<li><a href="https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NRXusfr2S4vtl3" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
<li>Explore how education has evolved as society modernized</li>
<li>Discuss recent events against the backdrop of the education debate</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular6"><font size="4" color="993333">Final Chance to Enter: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Final Chance to Enter: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 27 @ 11:59pm
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://globalchallenge.mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge.mit.edu</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kmytty@mit.edu" target="_blank">kmytty@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Working on a new way to deliver social impact?</li>
<li>Enter it into IDEAS Global Challenge for a chance to win up to $10k per team to make your idea a reality.</li>
<li>This is often the first step for many future ventures, technologies, and more.</li>
<li>The last chance to submit: Wednesday February 27th by 11:59PM; <a href="http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter" target="_blank">details online here</a></li>
<li>Wondering if your idea fits? Send us a note: <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular7"><font size="4" color="993333">Meet other graduate students! Get up to $50 for food</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Meet other graduate students! Get up to $50 for food
<br><b>When</b>: Anytime you choose
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/XxQG1I" target="_blank">Visit our website</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:omid@mit.edu" target="_blank">omid@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come out and meet other graduate students at MIT, and coffee and pastries are on us!</li>
<li>Thanks to a grant from the ODGE, we will be hosting hundreds of small thematic social gatherings to allow graduate students to meet one another.</li>
<li>Via <a href="http://www.hackpack.org" target="_blank">www.hackpack.org</a>, you can find other graduate students who are interested in very specific topics. Email them and invite them to small meet up anywhere on campus. For your meet up we will provide coffee, tea, cookies, pastries, whatever it may be.</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/XxQG1I" target="_blank">Click here to host a meet up</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your department!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your department!
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesdays during the Spring Semester
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/l88Ep" target="_blank">Visit our website</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-mixers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-mixers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Want to have a pub mixer and meet people outside your department?</li>
<li>Have your department participate in an Interdepartmental Mixer at the Thirsty Ear!</li>
<li>Getting started is easy! Just fill out the <a href="http://goo.gl/l88Ep" target="_blank">form here</a></li>
<li>Food funding available, supported by ODGE Graduate Student Life Grant.</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Misc2"><font size="4" color="993333">A Conversation with President Rafael Reif</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: A Conversation with President Rafael Reif
<br><b>When</b>: Tue, February 19, 2013: 6:00pm refreshments, 6:30pm event begins
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific graduate residence (ground floor Multipurpose Room)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-cosi-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-cosi-chair@mit.edu</a>
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<li>President Reif will be speaking on the current state of MIT's educational, research, and community initiatives and looks forward to hearing feedback.</li>
<li>This is part of President Reif's listening tour in his first year as MIT president.</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DLOBiRxVV44W7cZaR3HJtJ5zkIs4kY6-jzFCKopfFj0/viewform" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social0"><font size="4" color="993333">Grad Gala 2013 : Masquerade Ball</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Grad Gala 2013 : Masquerade Ball
<br><b>When</b>: April 13th, 2013 , 7PM
<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>Grad Gala is the biggest social event for MIT grad students/post docs!</li>
<li>Last few tickets on sale for Grad Gala 2013! Get yours now if you haven't already!</li>
<li><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/" target="_blank">Visit our site for details</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Grad Coffee Hour</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Coffee Hour
<br><b>When</b>: Wed Feb 20, 7-9 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Forbes Cafe (Stata)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:alamor@mit.edu" target="_blank">alamor@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Free food and coffee!</li>
<li>Array of snacks to enjoy</li>
<li>Free tastes better</li>
<li>Music and board games</li>
<li>Hang out with old friends or make new ones!</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social2"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Evangelization</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Evangelization
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 18, 7:00 PM
<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 New Evangelization</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-CAST 2013 Chinese Lantern Festival Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-CAST 2013 Chinese Lantern Festival Party
<br><b>When</b>: Feb. 22nd, 6pm-9pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall 24th floor lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cast-board@mit.edu" target="_blank">cast-board@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Chinese Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month in each year.People will eat Yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball) with their families.</li>
<li>CAST has been celebrating this holiday by organizing a party for the MIT community for a long time.</li>
<li>This year we will prepare Yuanxiao. Pizza and drinks will also be served.</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">Turkish Karaoke Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Turkish Karaoke Night
<br><b>When</b>: 2/22/13, 8-11PM
<br><b>Where</b>: w20 491
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hbey@mit.edu" target="_blank">hbey@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Karaoke Night organized by the Turkish Student Association. There'll be Turkish and English songs available. E-mail <a href="mailto:hbey@mit.edu" target="_blank">hbey@mit.edu</a> for individual requests.</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social6"><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="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">Queen Esther's Ball (Purim Celebration)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Queen Esther's Ball (Purim Celebration)
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 23, 8:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall @ Walker Memorial
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:QueenEsther@mit.edu" target="_blank">QueenEsther@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come celebrate Purim with Graduate Hillel & Rainbow Coffeehouse.</li>
<li>A costume party fit for a queen!</li>
<li>8:00pm - Learn the Story of Purim</li>
<li>8:30pm - Dance the night away. DJ & Free Food.</li>
<li>Beverages Available for Purchase. Positive ID required.</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear Pub!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear Pub!
<br><b>When</b>: Every Monday starting Feb 25th. Pub opens at 7:30pm.
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
<br><b>Contact</b>: TEEC Sports <u></u>
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<li>Come watch NBA Basketball or NFL Hockey with 10 wings for $2! This week, NBA Celtics vs. Jazz (9pm)</li>
<li>Sponsored by GradRat. Hosted by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).</li>
<li>21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.</li>
<li>The Thirsty Ear is MIT's on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at grad student prices.
</li><li><a href="http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu" target="_blank">Visit our website!</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>When</b>: Tues, February 26th, 7:30pm-12am
<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 Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub!</li>
<li>A beer "flight" consisting of 4 themed beer samples and a paired plate of snacks will be available for purchase.</li>
<li>This month's theme: Asian Beer and Dumplings</li>
<li>Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)</li>
<li>21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!</li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture
<br><b>When</b>: March 2, 2 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown House
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bg-club-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">bg-club-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come and celebrate this traditional Bulgarian holiday with us!</li>
<li>Enjoy traditional Bulgarian food, drinks and desserts!</li>
<li>Come at 1pm if you want to to help us cook</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-qt-d8UYCVVQXU7XYllV_gnDWZ4vaIImWwJXP2sw6xg/viewform" target="_blank">Please RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">Turkish Cultural Day</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Turkish Cultural Day
<br><b>When</b>: 3/10/13, 1-5PM
<br><b>Where</b>: lobby 13
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tsa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">tsa-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Our annual, popular event where we introduce the Turkish culture to the MIT community. We serve traditional food, dance to traditional Turkish music.</li>
<li>We also have Tim the Beaver around! The theme of this year's cultural day is going to be Turkish Classical Music. A professional musician will have a short presentation (in English) and performance.</li>
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