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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_GSC1">Institute Awards Nominations</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_GSC2">Submissions for The Graduate - Get paid if your article is chosen!</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Academic-Professional</font>
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<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional1">Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts Biotechnology Council</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional2">2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention Showcase</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional3">Lecture with Prof. Melani Cammett</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional6">2013 Harvard Leadership Conference: Collaboration Across Cultures</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional4">MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional5">MIT-OSA Student Lecture Series</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular1">Education Designathon</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular2">Relay for Life</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular3">MIT PE Online Registration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular4">Book Discussion on Great Expectations</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular5">Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular6">PSC Fellowships and Internships Deadline</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular7">MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular8">What High School Science Should Have Been</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Family</font>
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<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Family1">Purim Costume Festival</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Misc1">Call for Nominations for Graduate Women of Excellence</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social0">Grad Coffee Hour</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social1">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Prayer</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social2">MIT-GCF Dessert Social</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social3">Poutine Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social4">MITMASA CNY Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social5">TCC Pasta Feed and Movie Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social13">MIT ASO Spring Kick-off Dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social6">MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social7">Ashdown Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social8">Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social9">Egyptian Culture Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social10">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social11">GA^3 Pi Day Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d35cef66c6d410_Social12">SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_GSC1"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">Submissions for The Graduate - <b><i><u>Get paid if your article is chosen!</u></i></b></font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Submissions for The Graduate - <b><i><u>Get paid if your article is chosen!</u></i></b>
<br><b>When</b>: Submissions due by April 8, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/" target="_blank">Details here, including submissions suggestions</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsn-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsn-editor@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Are you interested in writing articles? Do you want your article to be published?</li>
<li>Do you have tips to help graduate students transition into life after MIT?</li>
<li>Write an article for The Graduate! If your submission is chosen for publication, receive a $15 gift card!</li>
<li>The Graduate is looking for submissions for its next issue, "AFTER LIFE". For ideas and details, see webpage above</li>
<li>Articles must be around 600 words. Please submit a photo with your article, if possible!</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional1"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional2"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">Lecture with Prof. Melani Cammett</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Lecture with Prof. Melani Cammett
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 3-133
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lebanon-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">lebanon-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The Lebanese Club at MIT is excited to invite you to a lecture with Prof. Melani Cammett from the Department of Political Science at Brown University</li>
<li>Prof. Cammett will be discussing how political sectarianism affects the distribution of social benefits in Lebanon</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional6"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 Harvard Leadership Conference: Collaboration Across Cultures</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 Harvard Leadership Conference: Collaboration Across Cultures
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday March 9, 10am-6.30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Northwest Science Bldg, Harvard University
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:leila@hgc.harvard.edu" target="_blank">leila@hgc.harvard.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for a participatory,active and engaging conference</li>
<li>Pick 2 out of 9 curated studio experiences!</li>
<li>Interact with session facilitators, consisting of distinguished faculty, key experts, and representatives from the public and private sectors.</li>
<li>Speakers include Mariel Hemingway (actress), Henrietta Davis (Mayor of Cambridge), Julian Harris (Medicaid Director) and many others</li>
<li><a href="http://hgc.harvard.edu/hlc/registration/" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, Mar. 22, 7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W20 Lobdell
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:osa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">osa-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional5"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-OSA Student Lecture Series</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-OSA Student Lecture Series
<br><b>When</b>: Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 36-428
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:osa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">osa-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>MIT-OSA Student Lunch Seminars (mingle with optics students across the departments!)</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular1"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Relay For Life</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Relay For Life
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, March 9th, 6:00PM - 6:00AM
<br><b>Where</b>: Zesiger Center - Johnson Indoor Track
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cacpub@mit.edu" target="_blank">cacpub@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Relay For Life is an overnight event that remembers those who have battled with cancer, celebrates survivors, and raises money for cancer research!</li>
<li>It will be a memorable night full of FREE FOOD and activities!</li>
<li>Participate in team challenges, enjoy the entertainment, and stay up all night with your friends!</li>
<li>Performances by the Logs, Chorallaries, Cross Products, Ohms, Toons, Syncopasian, Chamak, ADT, DanceTroupe, Ridonkulous, Mocha Moves and more!</li>
<li>Sign up your team, or join an existing one, at <a href="http://relayforlife.org/MIT" target="_blank">Relay for Life - MIT</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT PE online Registration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT PE online Registration
<br><b>When</b>: Mon, Mar 11 at 8a - Wed, Mar 13 at 1p
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://mitpe.com" target="_blank">Online here</a> (click on "registration")
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitpe@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitpe@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Register for MIT PE courses</li>
<li>SCUBA (Tues/Thurs evenings starting Apr 11)</li>
<li>Kayaking (Mon afternoons Apr 22, 29, May 6)</li>
<li>Stand-Up Paddleboard (Tues afternoons, Apr 23, 30, May 7)</li>
<li>Golf, Tennis, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Zumba, Yoga, Boot Camp for Athletes and many more</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular4"><font size="4" color="993333">Book Discussion on Great Expectations</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Book Discussion on Great Expectations
<br><b>When</b>: March 12th, 1130am-1pm
<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 4-part book discussion and movie screening on Charles Dicken's Great Expectations led by Professor James Buzard, Chair of Literature Department</li>
<li>Explore Great Expectations and its themes of modernity, change, and expectations</li>
<li>Free copies of Great Expectations will be available for the first 15 to sign up</li>
<li><a href="https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NRXusfr2S4vtl3" target="_blank">RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular5"><font size="4" color="993333">Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday March 16, 1-3PM
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/100340136812909/" target="_blank">More info here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: --
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<li>Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit in Brighton that collects and packages essential items children need to live.</li>
<li>This includes school gear, winter coats, shoes and clothing.</li>
<li>BGLO will be volunteering our time to help organize pack up these goods to be dispersed among Boston's youth.</li>
<li>If you would like to help out but can't give time donations of winter coats, scarves, hats and gloves are greatly appreciated! </li>
<li>NOTE: The maximum number of volunteers we can bring is 20 people, so if you would like to join us be sure to RSVP soon!</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular6"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular7"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT Museum</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT Museum
<br><b>When</b>: 4/14/2013, 1pm-4pm
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:osa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">osa-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come teach optics to children in Cambridge as part of the Cambridge Science Festival</li>
<li>Or bring your own family to the event!</li>
<li>We have oodles of unique student-developed demonstrations including: customized printable holograms, moire images, a simple lenslet array demo, etc!</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular8"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Family1"><font size="4" color="993333">Purim Costume Festival</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Purim costume festival
<br><b>When</b>: 03/09/2013, 11am
<br><b>Where</b>: Westgate lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:westgate-sec-treas@mit.edu" target="_blank">westgate-sec-treas@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for kids storytelling and acting it by participants.</li>
<li>Related art & craft</li>
<li>For grand finale we will have a costume parade around Westgate playground (weather permitting)</li>
<li>Light traditional snack will be provided</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_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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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Coffee Hour
<br><b>When</b>: Wed March 6, 7-9 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Forbes Cafe (Stata)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@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="13d35cef66c6d410_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Prayer</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Prayer
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, March 4, 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>This week, we will be discussing prayer.</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social2"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">Poutine Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Poutine night
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:canadians-owner@mit.edu" target="_blank">canadians-owner@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the MIT Canadians club in celebrating one of Canada's finest delicacies.</li>
<li>Fresh, hot fries from the thirsty ear smothered in cheddar cheese curds and topped with poutine sauce imported from Canada - what more could you want!</li>
<li>Also, enjoy Canada's favorite past-time (hockey) as we watch the Boston Bruins take on the Washington Capitals.</li>
<li>Event sponsored by the GSC funding board.</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">MITMASA CNY Celebration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MITMASA CNY Celebration
<br><b>When</b>: March 7, 7-8pm
<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>Come celebrate CNY with MITMASA!</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Pasta Feed and Movie Night!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Pasta Feed and Movie Night!
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, March 8th at 7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: W11-Community Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tcc-fnf@mit.edu" target="_blank">tcc-fnf@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the Tech Catholic Community for spaghetti and a movie!</li>
<li>We'll have pasta, salad, and cheesy garlic bread!</li>
<li>After dinner, we will watch a fiml... possibly a Marilyn Monroe classic!</li>
<li>Cooking starts at 6:15pm and eating starts at 7pm!</li>
<li>Sponsored by the GSC</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social13"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT ASO Spring Kick-off Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT ASO Spring Kick-off Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, March 8th, 7:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific MPR
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ahaidar@mit.edu" target="_blank">ahaidar@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Socialize and network in a relatively low stress environment over delicious and authentic Arabic food, Arabic music and dancing.</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance
<br><b>When</b>: Saturday, March 9 7:30-11:59 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Sala de Puerto Rico
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitbdt-exec-private@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitbdt-exec-private@mit.edu</a>
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<li>A night of social dancing with a disco theme!</li>
<li>Free Hustle lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">Ashdown Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ashdown Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, March 10, 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, 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="13d35cef66c6d410_Social8"><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="13d35cef66c6d410_Social9"><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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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
<br><b>When</b>: Tues, March 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: Phoebe Angle, Shawn Carter, Scott MacNeil, Shane McHugh. Headliner: Andrew Mayer</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, the Peter de Florez ’38 Humor Fund, and GradRat</li>
<li>21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">GA^3 Pi Day Celebration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GA^3 Pi Day Celebration
<br><b>When</b>: Thurs, March 14, 2013 from 11:00am-12:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Building 33, AeroAstro Grad Lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:pdave@mit.edu" target="_blank">pdave@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Bake your favorite recipe for a pie-baking contest</li>
<li>Bring your appetite for some pie-eating contests</li>
<li>Sharpen your mind for the pi-recitation contests</li>
<li>Just in case, better be safe and warm up your pie-throwing arm...</li>
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<p><a name="13d35cef66c6d410_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
<br><b>When</b>: April 26, 2013, 8pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ua-events@mit.edu" target="_blank">ua-events@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (<a href="http://macklemore.com/" target="_blank">more info here</a>) will be headlining this year’s concert on April 26th in Johnson Ice Rink.</li>
<li>Pre-sale will be open to MIT Students for 1 week beginning March 1st and tickets will cost $15 (limit 2/customer).</li>
<li>General Ticket sales will begin March 8th with $20 MIT Students and $25 MIT Affiliates/Guests/Local College Students.</li>
<li>Tickets available <a href="http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=251&cid=36&p=1" target="_blank">online here</a></li>
<li>Check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/146601615499396/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook Event!</a></li>
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