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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_GSC1">Institute Awards Nominations</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_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="#13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional0">2013 Fall Career Fair Director Applications</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional1">China's Energy Challenges</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional2">MIT CCE/CDO Symposium: Talks by Dr. Stephen Wolfram & Prof. Alex 'Sandy' Pentland</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional555">Make the Leap (Into the World of Consulting)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional3">Science Policy Lunch with Dr. Bina Venkataraman</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional4">MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_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="#13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular1">MIT PE Online Registration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular2">Conversion Therapy: A Conversation with Survivor Ryan Kendall</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular3">OrigaMIT Flour Cookies Study Break</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular4">Book Discussion on Great Expectations</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular5">Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular6">MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT Museum</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Misc1">MIT Sloan Africa Business Conference</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social1">March Three-Dollar Tuesday</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social2">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Discipleship</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social3">Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social4">Bulgarian Movie Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social5">GA^3 Pi Day Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social6">Canadian Skate</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social7">MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour and Snack Break</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social8">MIT Snowriders Mid-Season Eat 'n Greet</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social9">Speed Friending - China and the World II</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social10">Sixth Annual Ashdown PI DAY Celebration</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social11">2013 Sidney Pacific's 2013 Space Odyssey Dance Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social12">The Ides of March Party</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social13">Sidney Pacific March Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social14">MSA Goodwill Baking</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social15">Third Annual Grad Art Soiree</a></li>
<li><a href="#13d59e715c46ee29_Social16">SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_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="13d59e715c46ee29_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="13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional0"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 Fall Career Fair Director Applications</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 Fall Career Fair Director Applications
<br><b>When</b>: 5PM on Friday, March 15th
<br><b>Where</b>: Email material to <a href="mailto:cf.directors.recruiting@gmail.com" target="_blank">cf.directors.recruiting@gmail.com</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cf-directors@mit.edu" target="_blank">cf-directors@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Please provide name, partner organization membership (SWE/GSC/Senior Class/None), and other groups you're affiliated with on campus</li>
<li>Please attach your Resume and Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) with responses to the questions below.</li>
<li>Why are you qualified for the position? What new ideas do you have? Why do you want to be a director? What are your two preferred positions?</li>
<li>Director Positions: Employer Relations, Sponsorship, Treasurer, Publicity, Day or Week of Logistics, or Facilitator</li>
<li>Interviews for applicants will be scheduled the following week.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">China's Energy Challenges</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: China's Energy Challenges
<br><b>When</b>: March 13, 4:30pm, Wednesday
<br><b>Where</b>: E51-335
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Interested in what major energy dilemmas China will be facing over the next few years?</li>
<li>Want to structure your thinking on comparing various renewable energy options for China?</li>
<li>Come to hear and converse with Prof. Henry Lee, who has been teaching the celebrated Energy Policy course at HKS for 20 years.</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHdKMUJQcFBOVVBKTDFycnhCVHJibnc6MA#gid=0" target="_blank">Click here</a> to register or submit your question!</li>
<li>Chinese refreshment will be served.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT CCE/CDO Symposium: Talks by Dr. Stephen Wolfram & Prof. Alex 'Sandy' Pentland</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT CCE/CDO Symposium --- Talks by Dr. Stephen Wolfram (founder, Wolfram Research) & Prof. Alex 'Sandy' Pentland (MIT Media Lab)
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 14, 5:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 34-401 (*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*, please check website/mailing list regularly)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hadi1@mit.edu" target="_blank">hadi1@mit.edu</a>
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<li>CCE/CDO students poster session</li>
<li>Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephen Wolfram, founder of Wolfram Research and its subsidiaries</li>
<li>Guest Speaker: Prof. Alex 'Sandy' Pentland of the MIT Media Lab</li>
<li>Dinner with speakers, faculty, and students will follow the event (find out how you can get invited by visiting <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mitcdoinfo" target="_blank">our website</a>)</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional555"><font size="4" color="993333">Make the Leap (Into the World of Consulting)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Make the Leap (into the world of consulting) presented by Consulting Club at MIT
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, 13th March 2013, 7-8:30 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-155
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ccm-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">ccm-exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Panel of consultants discuss making the transition from grad school</li>
<li>Learn how an advanced degree fits into a consulting career</li>
<li>Learn about the application process and get interview tips</li>
<li>Dinner will be provided</li>
<li><a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitconsulting/" target="_blank">Consulting Club at MIT</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">Science Policy Lunch with Dr. Bina Venkataraman</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Science policy lunch with Dr. Bina Venkataraman
<br><b>When</b>: March 22, 12-1 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Please RSVP to contact email 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>Meet the Director of Global Policy Initiatives at the Broad Institute!</li>
<li>Dr. Venkataraman is also a member of President Obama's science advisory council (PCAST).</li>
<li>Please RSVP to receive room location.</li>
<li>Sponsored by GSC</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_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="13d59e715c46ee29_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="13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular1"><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="13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Conversion Therapy: A Conversation with Survivor Ryan Kendall</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Conversion Therapy: A Conversation with Survivor Ryan Kendall
<br><b>When</b>: March 11th, 7 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-155
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sbrinton@mit.edu" target="_blank">sbrinton@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Hear the story of a survivor of “ex-gay” therapy working to stop the torture of LGBT youth.</li>
<li>Info on the "therapy" <a href="http://www.splcenter.org/conversion-therapy" target="_blank">on this page</a></li>
<li>On January 20th 2010, Ryan Kendall testified as a fact witness in the landmark case Perry v. Schwarzenegger.</li>
<li>Gourmet cupcakes will be provided.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">OrigaMIT Flour Cookies Study Break</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: OrigaMIT Flour Cookies Study Break
<br><b>When</b>: Mon, Mar 11, 7pm - 9pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 1-264
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:origami-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">origami-info@mit.edu</a>
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<li>As always, paper will be provided with access to our substantial origami book library! Come eat cookies and fold something!</li>
<li>Also, it's not too late to submit models to our 12th Annual Origami Competiton!</li>
<li>We've extended the deadline to FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013</li>
<li>Submit models to W20-443 on Friday, or come to our weekly meeting Sunday, 3-5pm, in W20-491</li>
<li>Learn more about OriagMIT <a href="http://origamit.scripts.mit.edu" target="_blank">our website</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_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="13d59e715c46ee29_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="13d59e715c46ee29_Extracurricular6"><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>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<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="13d59e715c46ee29_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Sloan Africa Business Conference</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Sloan Africa Business Conference
<br><b>When</b>: 4pm March 15 - 7pm March 16
<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sloanafrica@gmail.com" target="_blank">sloanafrica@gmail.com</a>
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<li>Annual MIT Sloan Africa Business Club conference - more information at <a href="http://www.mitafrica.com" target="_blank">our website</a></li>
<li>Keynotes include Makhtar Diop (VP World Bank Africa), Hakeem Belo - Osagie (Chairman,Etisalat Nigeria), Njeri Rionge (Serial Entrepreneur East Africa)</li>
<li>Panels on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Entertainment, Technology & Food and Agriculture</li>
<li>MIT students get 60% using code MITABC2013</li>
<li>Top entrepreneurs from Africa will be present: Vinny Lingham (Yola), Claude Grunitzky (TRACE), Nivi Mukherjee (eLimu Kenya)... and so many more</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">March Three Dollar Tuesday</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: March Three Dollar Tuesday
<br><b>When</b>: March 12, 6pm-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>Join us for an Italian-themed TDT!</li>
<li>For $3, you will get a delicious dinner and time to bond with other students!</li>
<li>You may buy one guest ticket, and as always, we are collecting money for a charity.</li>
<li>Buy tickets online by Tuesday at 5pm. Charity donation gives you VIP line access.</li>
<li><a href="https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=28" target="_blank">Buy tickets here!</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Discipleship</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Discipleship
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, March 11, 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 discipleship in the Christian tradition.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social3"><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="13d59e715c46ee29_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">Bulgarian Movie Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Bulgarian Movie Night
<br><b>When</b>: 13 March, 8pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Senior House, Ap 333
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:rhristov@mit.edu" target="_blank">rhristov@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come and enjoy a Bulgarian movie from the golden era of Bulgarian filmmaking</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social5"><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="13d59e715c46ee29_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">Canadian Skate</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Canadian Skate
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 14, 12 pm (Noon)
<br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:canadians-owner@mit.edu" target="_blank">canadians-owner@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Rescheduled Event</li>
<li>Fight the lunch hour blues and get some exercise with the MIT Canadians Club</li>
<li>Put on your favorite jersey or patriotic apparel and come out on the ice!</li>
<li>Enjoy snacks and hot chocolate with your favorite Canadians.</li>
<li>Event sponsored by GSC Funding Board</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour and Snack Break</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour and Snack Break
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 14th, 4pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Joint Program Student Center Quissett Campus (WHOI)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jp-contact@mit.edu" target="_blank">jp-contact@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the MIT/WHOI JP for a special Pi Day social hour</li>
<li>Pizza and other pies will be served!</li>
<li>Take a break from research and classes!</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">MIT Snowriders Mid-Season Eat 'n Greet!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MIT Snowriders mid-season Eat 'n Greet!
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday 3/14 4:30-6:30p
<br><b>Where</b>: Muddy Charles Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sr-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">sr-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come meet fellow Snowriders for a mid-season food break @ The Muddy</li>
<li>Sponsored by the MIT Snowriders and the GSC</li>
<li>Pizza, wings, tenders, soda and good vibes will be served.</li>
<li>Spread the word!</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Speed Friending - China and the World II</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Speed Friending - China and the World II
<br><b>When</b>: March 14, 5:00-6:00PM (Thursday)
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-491
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Do you think the rise of China is a threat to the rest of the world?</li>
<li>Interested in how differently do Chinese versus non-Chinese people establish connections ("Guanxi" in Chinese)?</li>
<li>Want to know the Top 3 reasons why Chinese (non-Chinese) people break up with their BF/GF's?</li>
<li>We provided a cozy setting for the non-Chinese students and Chinese students to chat about various aspects of China and the world.</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHl4S1EyWDFFZHZIYnFZZjlWaWpPZGc6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">Registration required here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">Sixth Annual Ashdown PI DAY Celebration</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sixth annual Ashdown PI DAY celebration
<br><b>When</b>: March 14th 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown - NW35
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shraayai@mit.edu" target="_blank">shraayai@mit.edu</a>
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<li>FREE DESSERT night with over 10000* types of pies to choose from (* specified in binary)</li>
<li>Pi RECITATION CONTEST with prizes of $30/$20 in gift certificates! Start memorizing today!</li>
<li>If you don't feel like memorizing, come at least for the FREE dessert!</li>
<li>This event is brought to you by Ashdown House cultural committee and coffee hour committee, sponsored by the GSC, and open to all graduate students.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">2013 Sidney Pacific's 2013 Space Odyssey Dance Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 2013 Sidney Pacific's 2013 Space Odyssey Dance Party
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, 3/15/13 8:30-11:30 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-social-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-social-chair@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Have you ever traveled to Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune?</li>
<li>Come enjoy a dance party in any planet in solar system with DJ Nate.</li>
<li>Special snacks will be served.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">The Ides of March Party</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: The Ides of March Party
<br><b>When</b>: 16th March, 2013 at 6pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton House, large lounge
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:p_ponce@mit.edu" target="_blank">p_ponce@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!</li>
<li>The time is nigh, THE IDES OF MARCH ARE (nearly) HERE! So bust out the bed sheets, people, for we have a bloody affair underway!</li>
<li>There will be Italian food, a prize for the most elaborate toga, and we'll watch The Ides of March.</li>
<li>Did we mention there will be an AB positive chocolate fountain and we'll drink (non-alcoholic) Bloody Caesars? Nothing could possibly go wrong.</li>
<li>Open to all the MIT community. People without their own reusable dishes may be stabbed. Do not ignore this prophecy.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social13"><font size="4" color="993333">Sidney Pacific March Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sidney Pacific March Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 3/17/13 12-1 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join your fellow MIT graduate students and SP neighbors at our March brunch!</li>
<li>Enjoy all your favorite brunch foods and great conversation with friends and neighbors.</li>
<li>Bring your own utensils and help the environment</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social14"><font size="4" color="993333">MSA Goodwill Baking</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MSA Goodwill baking
<br><b>When</b>: 3/17/2013 6PM-9PM , 3/18/2013 9AM-5PM
<br><b>Where</b>: McCormick Country Kitchen, Lobby 10.
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:alsaeed@mit.edu" target="_blank">alsaeed@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The MSA's Goodwill Baking is an event to increase awareness about Islam in the MIT community and spread the message of peace and tolerance.</li>
<li>In an open for all study break, come and bake delicious cupcakes with us and then attach a favorite Islamic proverb with ribbons to them.</li>
<li>A group of volunteers will then set up a table at Lobby 10 and give away the cupcakes for free to the general MIT community as a sign of goodwill.</li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social15"><font size="4" color="993333">Third Annual Grad Art Soiree</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Third Annual Grad Art Soiree
<br><b>When</b>: March 20th, 7:30-10pm
<br><b>Where</b>: New Media Lab 6th Floor
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arts@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arts@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Munch on canapes, sip some Chardonnay, listen to jazz quartet, and enjoy fine art by the MIT community, all FREE!</li>
<li>Our third annual graduate art soiree showcases graduate student art</li>
<li>The event is limited and you must be 21+ to register. You may bring a guest (also 21+).</li>
<li>If you (or someone you know) has art that you would like to display, please contact us.</li>
<li><a href="http://tinyurl.com/MITArtSoiree2013" target="_blank">Reserve your place here now!</a></li>
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<p><a name="13d59e715c46ee29_Social16"><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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