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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_GSC1">GSC Open House/Info Session</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_GSC2">Serve on the Graduate Student Housing Working Group</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_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="#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional1">GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the Thesis</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional2">MIT/Harvard Colombian Colloquium: MIT SCALE Network in Colombia</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional3">There's Light at the End of the Tunnel - A Panel Discussion</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional4">Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts Biotechnology Council</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional5">2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention Showcase</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular1">Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University Forgot Education"</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular2">Final Chance to Enter IDEAS Global Challenge</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular3">Meet the Artist & Scientist Collaborators Behind Museum of Science's "Ocean Stories"</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular4">Education Designathon</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular5">PSC Fellowships and Internships Deadline</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular6">What High School Science Should Have Been</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Misc1">Call for Nominations for Graduate Women of Excellence</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Misc2">Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with Your Department</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Misc3">Meet Other Graduate Students! Get up to $50 for food</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social1">Friendsie Frenzy III</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social2">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Conclave</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social3">Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social4">Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social5">TCC Pizza and Poker Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social6">Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social7">Thaipusam Celebration and First General Body Meeting</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social8">Harvard-MIT Dance Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social9">MIT-GCF Dessert Social</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social10">Turkish Cultural Day</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social11">Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d122495337deed_Social12">Egyptian Culture Night</a></li>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Open House/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 learning more about the GSC?</li>
<li>Stop by for a casual information session with the current team</li>
<li>Drinks & appetizers provided</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">Serve on the Graduate Student Housing Working Group</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Serve on the Graduate Student Housing Working Group
<br><b>When</b>: Deadline: March 1st
<br><b>Where</b>: More information can be found <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/" target="_blank">online here</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-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="13d122495337deed_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">More info here</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="13d122495337deed_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="13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT/Harvard Colombian Colloquium: MIT SCALE Network in Colombia</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT/Harvard Colombian Colloquium: Experiences from the MIT SCALE Network in Colombia
<br><b>When</b>: 2/26/13 7:00 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 4-231
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:archila@MIT.EDU" target="_blank">archila@MIT.EDU</a>
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<li>The Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network was Initially formed In 2003 with the opening of the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ILC)</li>
<li>This talk will center around the expenences of launching and running a major research lnitiative In Colombia and its impact to date in the region.</li>
<li>The talk will include a candid discussion about the opportunities and bamers observed throughout this project.</li>
<li>Edgar Blanco is a Research Director at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and the Executive Director of the MIT SCALE Network in Colombia</li>
<li><a href="https://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=14995402&date=2013/2/26" target="_blank">More info here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">There's Light at the End of the Tunnel - A Panel Discussion</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: There's Light at the End of the Tunnel- a panel discussion on graduating and life in the real world
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday February 27th 6-7:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-155
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:djm89@mit.edu" target="_blank">djm89@mit.edu</a>
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<li>A Panel of recent MIT alumni across academia, industry, consulting and entrepreneurial careers will speak about:</li>
<li>How they planned and accomplished graduation (convincing advisor, committee)</li>
<li>How their career paths post-graduation have changed since MIT (work style, pace, perks, drawbacks)</li>
<li>What do they know now that they wish they had known when at MIT - especially professional development and career building resources/strategies</li>
<li>A representative from the ODGE will also present findings from the recent MIT alumni survey</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts Biotechnology Council</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (Sponsored by MIT Science Policy Initiative)
<br><b>When</b>: March 5th, 2013; 12-1 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Please RSVP for room number
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spi-lunch@mit.edu" target="_blank">spi-lunch@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Lunch with President and CEO of MassBio</li>
<li>Space is limited - please confirm your attendance via RSVP</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention Showcase</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention Showcase
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 4-5:30PM
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=13" target="_blank">Lobby 13</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shannon1@mit.edu" target="_blank">shannon1@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join Eric Grimson – MIT Chancellor, Dorothy Lemelson – Chair of The Lemelson Foundation, Carol Dahl – Executive Director of the The Lemelson Foundation, and The Lemelson-MIT Program for a special Reception to announce the Winner of the 2013 $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize</li>
<li>There will also be an Invention Showcase, featuring all of the 2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Applicants.</li>
<li><a href="http://2013inventionshowcase.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Please RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Extracurricular1"><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="13d122495337deed_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Final chance to enter IDEAS Global Challenge</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Final chance to enter IDEAS Global Challenge // Feb 27th
<br><b>When</b>: 2/27 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:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Submit a scope statement to receive mentorship, feedback and an opportunity to receive development grants for your idea.</li>
<li>This is the final chance to enter and receive feedback.</li>
<li>You must submit a scope statement by the 27th to be considered for the final round of competition.</li>
<li><a href="http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter" target="_blank">Details here</a></li>
<li>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">Meet the Artist & Scientist Collaborators Behind Museum of Science's "Ocean Stories"</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Meet the Artist & Scientist Collaborators behind the latest sciart exhibit at the Museum of Science: Ocean Stories
<br><b>When</b>: March 3, 1pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Museum of Science, CS&T stage
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:whitney5@mit.edu" target="_blank">whitney5@mit.edu</a>
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<li>11 MIT scientists have collaborated with 8 professional artists to creat science-inspired artwork, on display at the Museum of Science until June 2.</li>
<li>Join us on MARCH 3 at 1 PM, as the artists and scientists discuss the powerful collaborative process that gave rise to Ocean Stories.</li>
<li>Ocean Stories explores the topics in oceanographic research: hydrothermal vents, ocean acidification, coral reefs, eddy circulation, and plankton!</li>
<li>At Ocean Stories you will find artwork ranging from abstract video to poetry, from sculptures to lithographs to paintings.</li>
<li>Event FREE with museum admission. Admission FREE to anyone with an MIT student ID.</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Extracurricular4"><font size="4" color="993333">Education Designathon</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Education Designathon
<br><b>When</b>: March 9, 9am- March 10, 5pm
<br><b>Where</b>: N52-337
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jartiles@mit.edu" target="_blank">jartiles@mit.edu</a>
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<li>A hackathon for coders, builders, and education thinkers: All experience welcome, as no(t just) coding is required!</li>
<li>A $50/hacker allowance for materials, a machine shop, electronic kits, and data sets galore will be available.</li>
<li>Participants can create their own hacks or respond to challenges presented by EdExperts.</li>
<li>Win $2,250+ in prizes! Free food, passionate & fun people, and all around good vibes!</li>
<li>Space is filling up. Register today! <a href="http://edudesignathon.com" target="_blank">More information here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Extracurricular5"><font size="4" color="993333">PSC Fellowships and Internships Deadline</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: PSC Fellowships and Internships deadline
<br><b>When</b>: March 21st at noon
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/" target="_blank">Visit our site</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hynd@mit.edu" target="_blank">hynd@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Apply for a funded public service Fellowship or Internship for the summer! Deadline: March 21st at noon</li>
<li>Both programs support capacity-building service projects with community-focused organizations such as non-profits, schools, and social enterprises.</li>
<li>This summer, we encourage applications for projects in Chile and major Colombian cities. However, we fund projects in the US and around the world.</li>
<li>Find more information about both programs <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/" target="_blank">online here</a>. Questions? Contact Alison at <a href="mailto:hynd@mit.edu" target="_blank">hynd@mit.edu</a></li>
<li>Looking for project ideas? Check-out the PSC's opportunities page <a href="http://web.mit.edu/opps" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/opps</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Extracurricular6"><font size="4" color="993333">What High School Science Should Have Been</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: What High School Science Should Have Been
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, April 17, 6-8pm
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:brindha@mit.edu" target="_blank">brindha@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Did your pre-college studies rocked your world or sent you screaming? Tell us about it!</li>
<li>We're looking for 10-minute talks that take us back to your most memorable moments from high school science class.</li>
<li>Tell us what those experiences (good, bad, or ugly) had to do with what you study today. Stories can be humorous, inspiring, or just cringe-worthy.</li>
<li>We'll provide the bartender & the audience (during the Cambridge Science Festival); you provide the flashbacks.</li>
<li>For details on how to participate, <a href="http://mit.edu/museum/programs/stories.html#hsscience" target="_blank">please visit our site</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">Call for Nominations for Graduate Women of Excellence</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Call for nominations for Graduate Women of Excellence: an event to honor graduate women leaders. Sponsored by the ODGE.
<br><b>When</b>: Nominations due March 15, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mYX8CCESfdZoT420nQ7xFdCBH0rUKfjWpUHwSYZCznw/viewform" target="_blank">using this form</a>
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Campus and Community
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:agerman@mit.edu" target="_blank">agerman@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Graduate Women of Excellence honors graduate women who exemplify leadership and service to the MIT community</li>
<li>Nominees should act as a catalyst for change when challenges arise</li>
<li>A celebration event will be held in late April and posters created by selected nominees detailing their path to MIT will be displayed</li>
<li>If you are interested in joining the planning team for Graduate Women of Excellence or have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:agerman@mit.edu" target="_blank">agerman@mit.edu</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Misc2"><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="13d122495337deed_Misc3"><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="13d122495337deed_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">Friendsie Frenzy III</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Friendsie Frenzy III
<br><b>When</b>: March 1, 7:30pm - 10:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for an evening of fun activities aiming to catalyze social interactions</li>
<li>Enjoy great company and win prizes with your new friends!</li>
<li>Free dinner for all guests, 21+ govt ID required for entry</li>
<li>Seating is limited! Sign up, and the GSC will email you to confirm your spot!</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sXfSB-pzVCbm1owB-8bBmd_H8EyKHN2CbbTvAfXv71E/viewform" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Conclave</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Conclave
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 25, 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 talking about the history and process of the papal conclave.</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social3"><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 the Graduate Student Life Grants and 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. <a href="http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu" target="_blank">Visit our site</a> for more info.</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social4"><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="13d122495337deed_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Pizza and Poker Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Pizza and Poker Night
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, March 1st, 7:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W11 Community Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ehupf@mit.edu" target="_blank">ehupf@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come join the Tech Catholic Community for our weekly Friday Night Fellowship!</li>
<li>However, instead of pasta, we're going to be making delicious pizza from scratch!</li>
<li>Come show off your poker skills, which we will start playing after dinner.</li>
<li>Sponsored by the GSC.</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social6"><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="13d122495337deed_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">Thaipusam Celebration and First General Body Meeting</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Thaipusam Celebration and First General Body Meeting
<br><b>When</b>: 2nd of March, 6:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 5-234
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:elainegn@mit.edu" target="_blank">elainegn@mit.edu</a>
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<li>A celebration of Thaipusam and MITMASA's first General Body Meeting</li>
<li>Come to learn more about Thaipusam and meet the friendly Malaysian community</li>
<li>Find out more about MITMASA at our first General Body Meeting</li>
<li>Enjoy delicious food with us!</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social8"><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>: Saturday, March 2 from 9pm-12:30am
<br><b>Where</b>: Dudley House, 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 take a break 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="13d122495337deed_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-GCF Dessert Social</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-GCF Dessert Social
<br><b>When</b>: Mon 3/4 8-9 pm, Wed 3/6 8-9 pm, Sun 3/10 8-9 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Mon - Tang 24th floor, Wed - Ashdown Hulsizer room, Sun - Sid Pac Owu room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mit-gcf-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">mit-gcf-info@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Is there a higher purpose to life?</li>
<li>Take a study break and chew over deep questions (and dessert!) with the Graduate Christian Fellowship! All are welcome!</li>
<li>Co-sponsored by MIT-GCF and Graduate Student Council</li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social10"><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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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration
<br><b>When</b>: March 10, 2pm
<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>Join us for a celebration of the Bulgarian National Holiday!</li>
<li>Traditional Bulgarian food will be served</li>
<li>Come at 1pm if you want to to help us cook</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19N2FW6N_wnHj6o9Ydk1koRUCkG0l8bKi7FrlT8cV2ag/viewform" target="_blank">Please RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d122495337deed_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">Egyptian Culture Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Egyptian Culture Night
<br><b>When</b>: March 10th, 7 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific - MP Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:rakha@mit.edu" target="_blank">rakha@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The Egyptian Student Association @ MIT is hosting an Egyptian Culture Night</li>
<li>The event is funded by the GSC, Sydney Pacific Graduate Community and ARCADE fund from the ASA</li>
<li>Free authentic Egyptian food!!</li>
<li>Experience the Egyptian Culture through Egyptian Music, Dancing and a Costumes Defile.</li>
<li>We look forward to welcoming you :)</li>
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