<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><br><p><font color="666666"><b><u>Important GSC election dates:</u></b>
<br>Wed 4/3, 5.30-7pm, 35-225 - Officer Elections (during April GCM)
<br>Thu 4/4, 6-7pm in 50-220 - Academics, Research and Careers (ARC) Committee Elections
<br>Mon 4/8, 6-7pm in 50-220 - Activities Committee (AC) Elections
<br>Tue 4/9, 6-7pm in 50-220 - Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Committee Elections
<br>Wed 4/10, 6-7pm in 50-220 - Orientation Committee (OC) Elections
<br>Food provided at all meetings!</font></p>
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<font color="666666" size="4">GSC - Graduate Student Council</font>
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<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_GSC1">ARC Co-Chair Elections</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_GSC2">Serve as a Grad Representative on the Summer Usage Study Group</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_GSC3">Brief Survey About The Graduate</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_GSC4">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="#13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional1">Career Paths Relating Engineering and Physical Sciences to Life Sciences</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional2">10th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity Symposium</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional3">Lecture on The Politics of the Euro Area Crisis and Cyprus</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional4">Electricity Students Research Group Seminar Series</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Extracurricular</font>
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<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Extracurricular1">Ashdown 2013 Officer Recruitment</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Extracurricular2">Science Art Blender</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Extracurricular3">The Formulation of The Han Dynasty: The First Stable and Centralized Regime in the History of China</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Misc</font>
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<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Misc1">Tax Workshop for Domestic Grad Students</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Misc2">Sidney Pacific Officer Application Information Coffee Hour</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Misc3">Improve Your Negotiation Skills</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Misc4">Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA)</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Misc5">Watch Game of Thrones Season 3</a></li>
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<font color="666666" size="4">Social</font>
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<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social1">Harvard+MIT Speed Dating</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social2">GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Ticket Exchange</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social3">Last GradRat Delivery Event of the School Year</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social4">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social5">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Sign of the Cross</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social6">GCF Faculty Dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social7">HST Spring Formal</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social8">LSC: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social9">Sidney Pacific April Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social10">DHOOM, the Bollywood Dance Night</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social11">VentureShips Mid-term social Event</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social12">Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour</a></li>
<li><a href="#13dc6322b56e861f_Social13">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_GSC1"><font size="4" color="993333">ARC Co-Chair Elections</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: ARC Co-Chair Elections
<br><b>When</b>: Thursday, April 4, 6-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office 50-220
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Elections of the 2013-2014 Academics, Research, Careers Committee Co-Chairs</li>
<li>Come to meet the candidates and participate in the discussion!</li>
<li>Dinner will be provided; <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/151502864" target="_blank">please RSVP here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_GSC2"><font size="4" color="993333">Serve as a grad representative on the Summer Usage Study Group</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Serve as a grad representative on the Summer Usage Study Group
<br><b>When</b>: Apply by Friday April 5th; committee runs rest of Spring + Summer 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: N/A
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>
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<li>This committee will frame guidelines for usage of MIT's facilities during non-acedemic periods</li>
<li>Topics of investigation: who are current users of MIT facilities during the summer? How well do these current users align with MIT's mission?</li>
<li>Time commitment: ~1hr/week</li>
<li>Interested? Email Aalap Dighe (<a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a>)</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_GSC3"><font size="4" color="993333">Brief Survey About The Graduate</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Brief Survey About The Graduate
<br><b>When</b>: By April 5th
<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A1XEKdg_GNOjMbk6-jo7zu05dqPaqciZizWZLtB1aKg/viewform" target="_blank">Take the survey here</a>
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-secretary@mit.edu</a>
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<li>We are running a brief survey to learn how graduate students get access to The Graduate, the GSC's graduate student newsletter</li>
<li>Please take a few minutes to take this brief survey</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A1XEKdg_GNOjMbk6-jo7zu05dqPaqciZizWZLtB1aKg/viewform" target="_blank">Take the survey here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_GSC4"><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="13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional1"><font size="4" color="993333">Career Paths Relating Engineering and Physical Sciences to Life Sciences</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Career Paths Relating Engineering and Physical Sciences to Life Sciences
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, April 2nd, 5:30-7:00pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 32-144
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Do you want to relate your background in Engineering or Physical Sciences to Life Sciences?</li>
<li>A panel of speakers who have applied their backgrounds in engineering/physical sciences to impact a variety of life sciences will share their stories.</li>
<li>Panelists include: Conor Walsh, Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Harvard; Jeff Gore: Professor of Physics at MIT; Rajiv Gupta, Radiologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School; Jason Clevenger: Principal Scientist in Exponent.</li>
<li>Dinner will be provided; <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12RjoJFX3kQDN-EA6ZEdG123cVexAG_KvBl9TzMHH0CQ/viewform" target="_blank">registration is preferred here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional2"><font size="4" color="993333">10th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity Symposium</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: 10th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity Symposium
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, April 5th, 2013
<br><b>Where</b>: The MIT Media Lab
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="http://mitpesymposium.com" target="_blank">Visit our website</a>
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<li>Keynotes: Phil Canfield, GTCR; Gary Loveman, Caesars Entertainment Corporation; and Stephen Pagliuca, Bain Capital</li>
<li>Network with approximately 400 private equity professionals and students</li>
<li>Discuss the outlook of the private equity industry</li>
<li>Join six panels focused around Opportunities in High Growth Sectors and Global Trends</li>
<li>Learn how PE firms evaluate their investments and manage portfolio</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional3"><font size="4" color="993333">Lecture on The Politics of the Euro Area Crisis and Cyprus</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: "The Politics of the Euro Area Crisis and Cyprus" Lecture by Athanasios Orphanides
<br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, April 9th 6-7:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E51-345
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chloeo@mit.edu" target="_blank">chloeo@mit.edu</a>
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<li>"The Politics of the Euro Area Crisis and Cyprus" Lecture by Athanasios Orphanides</li>
<li>Athanasios Orphanides is currently a lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management.</li>
<li>He was the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (2007-2012) and was on the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (2008-2012).</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Academic-Professional4"><font size="4" color="993333">Electricity Students Research Group Seminar Series</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Electricity Students Research Group Seminar Series
<br><b>When</b>: April 2, 12:30PM-1:30PM
<br><b>Where</b>: E19-319
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tcleung@mit.edu" target="_blank">tcleung@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Title: "Topology Control, Flow-Cancelling Transactions and FTRs"</li>
<li>Guest speaker: John Goldis</li>
<li>If attending, please RSVP by email by noon on Monday</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Extracurricular1"><font size="4" color="993333">Ashdown 2013 Officer Recruitment</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Ashdown 2013 Officer Recruitment
<br><b>When</b>: Deadline: April 1st
<br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown House
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ahec-offcoord@mit.edu" target="_blank">ahec-offcoord@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Do you want to get actively involved in the oldest and newest graduate community at MIT?</li>
<li>Want to make new friends and have fun while honing your leadership, communication, and organization skills at the same time?</li>
<li>We are recruiting! So please apply!</li>
<li>You can apply directly <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h5rlsWyFwBuaURjtNP-p275TPGMGG0jj-x0wNIoYC5M/viewform" target="_blank">through here</a></li>
<li>Requirement, benefits, and admission procedure are <a href="http://ashdown.mit.edu/myashdown-officers-apply.php" target="_blank">available here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Extracurricular2"><font size="4" color="993333">Science Art Blender</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Science Art Blender
<br><b>When</b>: Monday April 1st - 8 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Harvard Graduate School of Design (Stubbins Rm)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:srosengard@whoi.edu" target="_blank">srosengard@whoi.edu</a>
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<li>Climate Art Pizza, Nonhuman (GSD) and Broader Impacts Group (MIT), in collaboration with journalist Eli Kintisch, present to you Science Art Blender!</li>
<li>Science Art Blender will feature a program of minitalks by artists, scientists and designers exploring collaborative efforts in this fertile nexus.</li>
<li>Presenters include RISD journalist Eli Kintisch, oceanographer and Synergy exhibit coordinator Whitney Bernstein, artist Andi Sutton, and many more!</li>
<li>A lively networking session over drinks will follow.</li>
<li>To RSVP or to be a presenter, please contact Eli Kintisch on FB through <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/504839179551562/" target="_blank">this page</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Extracurricular3"><font size="4" color="993333">CHINA TEA BREAK: The Formulation of The Han Dynasty - The First Stable and Centralized Regime in the History of China</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: CHINA TEA BREAK: The Formulation of The Han Dynasty - The First Stable and Centralized Regime in the History of China
<br><b>When</b>: 4:30-5:30pm, April 4, Thursday
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-303
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">chinacrossroads_exec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Did you know that a WOMAN dominated China's political scene 2,200 years ago?</li>
<li>Want to learn about China's FIRST EVER stable and centralized political regime?</li>
<li>Beipeng Mu, an MIT PhD student focusing on China's ancient history while she is not doing her Aero-Astro research, will tell the suspenseful story.</li>
<li>Select Chinese tea and snacks will be provided.</li>
<li>This event is brought to you by China Crossroads, and funded by MIT GSC Funding Board.</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Misc1"><font size="4" color="993333">Tax Workshop for Domestic Grad Students</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Tax Workshop for Domestic Grad Students
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, April 1, 1-2pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Wong Auditorium (E51-115)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ktanaka@mit.edu" target="_blank">ktanaka@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Presentation by experts from Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC)</li>
<li>General guidelines for reporting RA/TA/Fellowship stipends</li>
<li>Information on possible educational tax credits and available resources</li>
<li>Sadly, *NO* individualized tax advice or instructions on how to prepare tax returns</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Misc2"><font size="4" color="993333">Sidney Pacific Officer Application Information Coffee Hour</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sidney Pacific Officer Application Information Coffee Hour
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, 4/3/13, 9-10 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Multipurpose Room (NW86)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spec@mit.edu" target="_blank">spec@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Looking for an opportunity to get involved in the community?</li>
<li>Run for a committee chair position at Sidney Pacific! Applications Open!</li>
<li>Gain leadership experience, get guaranteed SP housing for 2013-2014, & get priority on room selection!</li>
<li>Apply <a href="http://s-p.mit.edu/apply" target="_blank">online here</a></li>
<li>Application closes on April 12, 2013. You do not need to be a current SP resident.</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Misc3"><font size="4" color="993333">Improve Your Negotiation Skills</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Improve Your Negotiation Skills
<br><b>When</b>: 4/4/13, 5:00 p.m.
<br><b>Where</b>: 56-167
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ebyrne@mit.edu" target="_blank">ebyrne@mit.edu</a>
<br></font></p><ul><font color="666666">
<li>This workshop offers a process model for negotiation that focuses on reaching more sustainable agreements while preserving relationships.</li>
<li>Presented by: Carly Inkpen</li>
<li>Sponsored by MITAA and Spouses & Partners</li>
<li>Free childcare for 10 children</li>
<li><a href="http://alumic.mit.edu/b2b_negotiating_skills" target="_blank">Registration required here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Misc4"><font size="4" color="993333">Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA)</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA)
<br><b>When</b>: Saturdays 11am-4pm
<br><b>Where</b>: See Maps for stops
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Now with Grad dorm stops (see map link below)</li>
<li>Runs weekly (4/6-5/11), Saturdays 11am-4pm</li>
<li><a href="http://tinyurl.com/TargetCostcoShuttle" target="_blank">See this flyer for route details</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Misc5"><font size="4" color="993333">Watch Game of Thrones Season 3!</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Watch Game of Thrones Season 3!
<br><b>When</b>: Every Sunday, 8:45pm - 10pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub (Ashdown House/NW35)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join us for Season 3 of HBO’s Game of Thrones!</li>
<li>Feel free to bring food and snacks. We highly encourage sharing!</li>
<li>Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC) and the Ashdown House Executive Committee (AHEC)</li>
<li>Sponsored by GradRat</li>
<li>21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social1"><font size="4" color="993333">Harvard+MIT Speed Dating</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Harvard+MIT Speed Dating
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, April 7, 6pm-8pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Queens Head Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Looking to meet single students in Cambridge?</li>
<li>Come to our second joint Speed Dating Event!</li>
<li>Tickets: $30 - includes 2 free drink tickets and appetizers</li>
<li>We've partnered up with the Room to Read Charity ($10/ticket goes to charity)</li>
<li><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/2013/03/harvardmit-speed-dating/" target="_blank">More info here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social2"><font size="4" color="993333">GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Ticket Exchange</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Ticket Exchange
<br><b>When</b>: Exchange Open Now
<br><b>Where</b>: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-gradgala@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-gradgala@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Ticket Exchange is open and will be open until Sunday, April 7th at 11:59pm</li>
<li>Grad Gala is on April 13th, 2013</li>
<li>All MIT graduate students and post-docs are welcome and may bring one guest!</li>
<li><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/" target="_blank">Check out the website here</a> for more details and to participate in the exchange! </li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social3"><font size="4" color="993333">Last GradRat Delivery Event of the School Year</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Last GradRat Delivery Event of the School Year
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, April 1, 5-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ring@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come by to pick up your GradRat, order one, or just socialize</li>
<li>Chocolate, dessert, and wine will be served</li>
<li>There will also be prize giveaways</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social4"><font size="4" color="993333">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro
<br><b>When</b>: April 1st, 5:30pm
<br><b>Where</b>: The Muddy Charles Pub
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:alisono@mit.edu" target="_blank">alisono@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Mingle with MechE and Aero Astro graduate students at the pub</li>
<li>Refreshments provided</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social5"><font size="4" color="993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion – Sign of the Cross</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Sign of the Cross
<br><b>When</b>: Monday, April 1, 7:00 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: W11 Main Dining Room
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ptrocha@mit.edu" target="_blank">ptrocha@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion</li>
<li>We will be discussing the sign of the cross</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social6"><font size="4" color="993333">GCF Faculty Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: GCF Faculty Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, April 5, 6:30-8:30PM
<br><b>Where</b>: W20-307
<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>MIT Graduate Christian Fellowship invites you to dinner with Christian faculty. Come join us for an evening of good food and great conversation.</li>
<li>Co-sponsored by MIT-GCF and GSC Funding Board</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social7"><font size="4" color="993333">HST Spring Formal</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: HST Spring Formal
<br><b>When</b>: April 5, 2013, 7-11pm
<br><b>Where</b>: The Lenox Hotel
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:adwarren@mit.edu" target="_blank">adwarren@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Open bar! And a very generous spread of snack and appetizers.</li>
<li>Come mingle with HST and meet Harvard Medical School students!</li>
<li>Open to all MIT students (+1 guest)</li>
<li>$30/person</li>
<li><a href="http://web.mit.edu/hststudents/formal2013.html" target="_blank">Register here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social8"><font size="4" color="993333">LSC: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: LSC: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
<br><b>When</b>: April 5 & 6 at 7 pm
<br><b>Where</b>: 26-100
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lsc@mit.edu" target="_blank">lsc@mit.edu</a>
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<li>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever: Gollum.</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social9"><font size="4" color="993333">Sidney Pacific April Brunch</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Sidney Pacific April Brunch
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 4/7/13, 12-1 PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW-86)
<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>Come down to the MP room for our April brunch, with delicious free food and great company.</li>
<li>Bring your own utensils and plates and help keep SP green.</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social10"><font size="4" color="993333">DHOOM, the Bollywood Dance Night</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: DHOOM, the Bollywood Dance Night
<br><b>When</b>: Sunday April 7th, 8:30 p.m.
<br><b>Where</b>: Lobdell, MIT Student Center (W20-208)
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sangam-request@mit.edu" target="_blank">sangam-request@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Put on your dancing shoes and dance your heart out as MIT Sangam presents the Bollywood Dance Night "DHOOM"</li>
<li>Groove to super-hit Bollywood numbers as the DJ plays your favorite songs.</li>
<li>Enjoy some light snacks, drinks and win some exciting prizes!</li>
<li>Free for MIT Students (before 9.30pm), $2 (after 9.30pm). Non-MIT: $2 (before 9.30pm), $5 (after 9.30pm) {Tickets at the door}</li>
<li>21+ please bring ID for drinks; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/544299668924169/" target="_blank">more details here</a></li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social11"><font size="4" color="993333">VentureShips Mid-term social event</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: VentureShips Mid-term social event
<br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, April 10, 6:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: 34-101
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:zbrao@mit.edu" target="_blank">zbrao@mit.edu</a>
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<li>VentureShips club (<a href="http://ventureships.mit.edu" target="_blank">our website here</a>) dedicated itself spreading the entrepreneurial spirit to MIT community, and we are connecting MIT students with MIT affiliated startups</li>
<li>We attracted more than 60 start-ups to our VentureShips program, like A123Systems, ClickDiagnostics, Emerginvest, Harmony Line, Myomo, XL Hybrids, Delightfully, Launcht, PHOODEEZ, and Cold Spring Diagnostics.</li>
<li>We invited a keynote speaker to talk their company and share founding experience with audiences. We also have four brand new but future “dropbox” start-ups to present their business. Please come and join us</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social12"><font size="4" color="993333">Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
<br><b>When</b>: Friday, April 12, 5:30pm-7pm
<br><b>Where</b>: E52-232
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dcolino@mit.edu" target="_blank">dcolino@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Join the Graduate Economics Association for April's Happy hour.</li>
<li>Socialize over bites and share ideas.</li>
<li>All are welcome!</li>
<li>Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.</li>
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<p><a name="13dc6322b56e861f_Social13"><font size="4" color="993333">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</font></a>
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<br><b>What</b>: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
<br><b>When</b>: April 12th, 2013 7:30PM-10:00PM
<br><b>Where</b>: Location provided upon RSVP
<br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a>
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<li>Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT graduate students.</li>
<li>The theme of this Shabbat dinner will be Sustainability Shabbat.</li>
<li>We will be learning about the Jewish perspectives on protecting the environment.</li>
<li>RSVP by sending an email to <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a></li>
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