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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP"></a><br><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#993333">In this anno…</span> <br><br><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">GSC - Graduate Student Council</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC1">Backup Child Care Program for Students</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC2">Academic Development Series: Finding a Good Postdoc</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC3">GSC Executive Committee Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC4">Academic Development Series: The Process of Academic Publishing and Academic Portfolio Management</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC5">GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant Applications Open</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC6">Call for Applications: GSC Webmaster</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC7">Recruiting: GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Academic-Professional</span> <u></u><u></u></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional1">MIT-CHIEF Business Contest Registration</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional2">Common Goods: Expert Panel Discussion</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional3">MIT Fall 2013 Career Fair</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Extracurricular</span> <u></u><u></u></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Extracurricular1">Your Enlightened Side workshop (Yesplus)</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Family</span> <u></u><u></u></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Family1">Family Day at the List</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Social</span> <u></u><u></u></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social1">Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social2">Ballroom Social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social3">Fairy Tale Brunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social4">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE, Chemistry and EAPS</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social5">BBQ and Kickball Tournament</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social6">67th Indian Independence Day</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div style="border-top:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">GSC<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Backup Child Care Program for Students</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Institute offices launch a new pilot program to provide subsidized backup child care for students <br><b>When</b>: Now <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/18qiIXx" target="_blank">http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/backup-child-care-students</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: MIT Work Life Center at <a href="mailto:worklife@mit.edu" target="_blank">worklife@mit.edu</a> or GSC Family Subcommittee at <a href="mailto:gsc-hca-family-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca-family-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT Work Life-Center, the Graduate Student Council, and the Office of the Provost, with the support of the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education and the Office of the Chancellor are pleased to announce a new one-year pilot program to offer high-quality affordable backup child care to students for the 2013-2014 academic year, starting July 1, 2013 and running through June 30, 2014.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Parents in a Pinch, Inc. is a nation-wide service provider, and their screened, trained caregivers are available on short notice to provide childcare, day or evening, 7 days a week<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Students pay only $5 per hour, and can use the service up to 10 times annually, for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 hours each time.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">To use the service, please pre-register online: <a href="http://bit.ly/18qiIXx" target="_blank">http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/backup-child-care-students</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Academic Development Series: Finding a Good Postdoc</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Academic Development Series: Finding a Good Postdoc <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, July 31st, 3:00 - 4:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center, 32-123 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A panel discussion on how to find a good Postdoc position, and how to use it to advance your academic career.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Prof. Hazel Sive, Chair of the Faculty Postdoc Advisory Committee, will give her views on Postdoc employment.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Refreshments offered!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Live-streaming available for students unable to attend in person! RSVP to <a href="mailto:konar@mit.edu" target="_blank">konar@mit.edu</a> for the URL.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Executive Committee Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC Executive Committee <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, July 31st, 6-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: GSC office (50-220) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-president@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-president@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come see how the GSC is run, obtain news & updates from all the committees, and get a preview of August's General Council Meeting.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Open to the MIT community.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Academic Development Series: The Process of Academic Publishing and Academic Portfolio Management</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Academic Development Series: The Process of Academic Publishing and Academic Portfolio Management <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center, 32-123 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A panel discussion on the dos and don’ts of academic publishing with advice on how to build a good academic profile starting NOW!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The panel consists of an experienced publisher, an experienced editor, and an experienced reviewer. Don’t know the difference? You should come!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Reception to follow. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submit topics and questions you would like to see: <a href="http://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mNdsekyLvcJFEkCvWgPwUQS_lAgNoVuqQR9noAc8K6k/viewform" target="_blank">http://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mNdsekyLvcJFEkCvWgPwUQS_lAgNoVuqQR9noAc8K6k/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant Applications Open</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant Applications Open <br><b>When</b>: August 1st Deadline <br><b>Where</b>: More info: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/athletic-grants/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/athletic-grants/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-grant@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-grant@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Apply now for the GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Deadline is August 1st<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Period covered: September 1 – November 30, 2013<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You will be notified of a decision by August 26th<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Apply here: <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHNMSjNCWk9ZR3RGTGVfZUdXajJ3R1E6MQ" target="_blank">https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHNMSjNCWk9ZR3RGTGVfZUdXajJ3R1E6MQ</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Call for Applications: GSC Webmaster position</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Call for Applications: GSC Webmaster position <br><b>When</b>: Application Deadline -- Thursday, August 1st, 11:59pm <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-secretary@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Graduate Student Council seeks to hire a webmaster for general maintenance and operations of our website at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The position will start in mid-August 2013 and it may last to the end of the academic year (possibly longer).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is a paid position --- compensation: $15 per hour, up to $4,000 per year<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Must have HTML and PHP experience and be familiar with server-side scripting<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Must have experience and familiarity with MySQL<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Should be comfortable with text editors and command line<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Should be familiar with security settings (Being able to deal with MIT certificates is a plus)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Also, being familiar with MIT-specific resources is a bonus (e.g. scripts server, web folder structure and permissions, etc.)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">To apply, please complete the application: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/</a> <u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Recruiting: GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Recruiting: GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair <br><b>When</b>: As Soon As Possible <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="mailto:gradrat_design_2013@mit.edu" target="_blank">gradrat_design_2013@mit.edu</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:katiasht@mit.edu" target="_blank">katiasht@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Duties: market the GradRat ring to MIT graduate community, manage the GradRat budget, oversee ring-related events on campus<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Work with a team of graduate students from various departments!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is a lot of fun!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested individuals should e-mail <a href="mailto:gradrat_design_2013@mit.edu" target="_blank">gradrat_design_2013@mit.edu</a> for more details.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Academic-Professional<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT-CHIEF Business Contest Registration</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT-CHIEF Business Contest Registration <br><b>When</b>: Register by July 31, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://mitchief.org/contest/login" target="_blank">https://mitchief.org/contest/login</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:guan.dong@mitchief.org" target="_blank">guan.dong@mitchief.org</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Register by July 31, 2013, at <a href="https://mitchief.org/contest/login" target="_blank">https://mitchief.org/contest/login</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Calling for business plans from a broad spectrum of high tech areas, including web/IT, Healthcare, CleanTech, Products/Services, and Social Impact<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Finalists will be awarded cash prizes totaling over $20,000, with no strings attached!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Non-cash awards include mentorship services and China Trek to experience the real-world entrepreneurship<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Register today! <a href="https://mitchief.org/contest/login" target="_blank">https://mitchief.org/contest/login</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Common Goods: Expert Panel Discussion</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Common Goods: Expert Panel Discussion <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, August 1st from 11am to 2:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Quisset Campus Clark 5th Fl. <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jmazz@mit.edu" target="_blank">jmazz@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Science Policy Initiative and Broader Impacts Group invite the MIT community to a discussion on scientific research and policy decisions<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Panelists include experts on the intersections between scientific discovery and decision-making<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to engage, learn and shape the future conversations on science policy and inform your scientific research<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A catered lunch and a round table discussion about career paths for positive impact will follow<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Transportation from Cambridge is available, please contact <a href="mailto:jmazz@mit.edu" target="_blank">jmazz@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Fall 2013 Career Fair</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Fall 2013 Career Fair <br><b>When</b>: Friday, Sept. 20 from 10 AM - 4 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cf-publicity@mit.edu" target="_blank">cf-publicity@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Student and alumni registration is NOW OPEN! Get noticed by companies!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Drop off your resume here: <a href="http://career-fair.mit.edu/students/account.php" target="_blank">http://career-fair.mit.edu/students/account.php</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by The Graduate Student Council, Society of Women Engineers, and Class of 2014.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more information, visit <a href="http://career-fair.mit.edu" target="_blank">career-fair.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Extracurricular<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Your Enlightened Side workshop (Yesplus)</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Your Enlightened Side workshop (Yesplus) <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, July 31st thru Sunday, August 4th <br><b>Where</b>: 66-154 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kgnayar@mit.edu" target="_blank">kgnayar@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The yesplus workshop combines powerful yoga and breathing techniques to help you live your enlightened side.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This means helping you to do more with less time, living with a sense of purpose and confidence, and reducing stress and anxiety in your life.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The workshop is 5 days long, in the evening during the week and during the day on the weekend: 6:30-10pm on weekdays and 10am-6pm on the weekend.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Go to <a href="http://yesplusmit.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://yesplusmit.eventbrite.com/</a> for more info and to register!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">"After this course, I feel so different.. like a lake; life might inflict ripples, but in my depths, I'm still calm." - Alison T, grad student<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Family<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Family1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Family Day at the List</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Family Day at the List <br><b>When</b>: August 10, 12 to 4 pm <br><b>Where</b>: E15 Upper Atrium <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cklemens@mit.edu" target="_blank">cklemens@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discover exhibitions at the List through events just for families<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sound- and music-inspired art-making activities all day (12 to 4 pm)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Family-friendly tour of the galleries at 2 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free and open to all, but best for ages 3 and up<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">No registration necessary, just drop in!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Monday, July 29th, 6:15- 8:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: 56-180 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mityoga24x7@gmail.com" target="_blank">mityoga24x7@gmail.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us every Monday for free yoga class from 6:15 -7:15 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free veggie dinner will be served after the yoga<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enrich yourself with intellectually stimulating discussion on self-discovery and meditation from 7:30-8:30 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT ID required!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Summer Night -- Ballroom Social</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Summer Night -- Ballroom Social <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 7PM-midnight <br><b>Where</b>: La Sala de Puerto Rico (W20) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitbdt-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitbdt-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Beginner Rumba and Tango Classes at 7pm.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Social dance starts at 8pm.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets: $6 for students; $10 for others.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Fairy Tale Brunch</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Fairy Tale Brunch <br>
<b>When</b>: Aug 4, 2013. 12PM-1PM <br><b>Where</b>: Mark Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">It's a very special Fairy Tale Brunch! With story-book themed food and treats from Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk, and more.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Help us stay green and bring your own plates.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Want to help with special fairy-tale themed dishes? Set-up starts at 8am. Come at any time.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE, Chemistry and EAPS</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE, Chemistry and EAPS <br><b>When</b>: Monday, 8/5 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> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join the graduate students of MechE, EAPS and Chemistry departments for food and drinks after work on Monday!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">BBQ and Kickball Tournament</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: BBQ and Kickball Tournament <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Kresge BBQ Pits & Barry Field <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lweinste@mit.edu" target="_blank">lweinste@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come get some burgers and sausages hot off the grill, followed by a few games of kickball.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">All MIT grad students welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Rain contingency is the next day, Wednesday August 7th.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1402a8b54bb0f11a_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">67th Indian Independence Day</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 67th Indian Independence Day <br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 11th August, 11:45 a.m. onwards <br><b>Where</b>: Mezz Lounge (W20-307), MIT Student Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sangam-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">sangam-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">SANGAM celebrates 67th Indian Independence Day starting with Flag Hoisting at 11:45 a.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Indian Lunch will be served along with delicious ice-cream !<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Performances and Fun Activities to follow<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cricket match from 2 p.m. at Barry's Field<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets Required; Please buy your FREE ticket at: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/sangam/www/events.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/sangam/www/events.html</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
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