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<div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p><b><u><span style="color:red">SPECIAL</span></u><span style="color:red">: Be sure to check out the events in our new, temporary "Orientation 2013" section! All students can participate in Orientation events! Please note that some events require early registration.</span></b><span style="color:red"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="14096bc4d923d588_TOP"></a><span style="color:red"><br></span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#993333">In this anno…</span><span style="color:red"> <br><br></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">GSC - Graduate Student Council</span><span style="color:red"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC1">New Shuttle Line this Fall!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC2">Housing and Community Affairs Committee Monthly Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC3">Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee Representatives</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC4">GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC5">Third Thursdays @ the List</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC6">Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC7">GradRat New Ring Design Premiere</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_GSC8">2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC</a><u></u><u></u></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Orientation 2013</span><span style="color:red"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation1">Orientation 2013, Volunteer Sign-up: Events Access and Free T-shirts</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation2">Boston Harbor Cruise</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation3">Ashdown Orientation Dance Party</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation4">Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation5">MITourist 2013: Orientation Photo Scavenger Hunt</a><u></u><u></u></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Academic-Professional</span><span style="color:red"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Academic-Professional1">Hiring: MIT Museum Part-Time Educator</a><u></u><u></u></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Extracurricular</span><span style="color:red"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular1">Ashdown & Edgerton Trip to IKEA</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular2">Introducing the Science Policy Initiative @ MIT</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular3">Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Social</span><span style="color:red"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Social1">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Social2">Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Social3">MIT-GCF Dessert Socials</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Social4">Welcome-Back BBQ & Game Night </a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Social5">TEEC Barbeque </a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:red"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_Social6">Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ</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="14096bc4d923d588_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">New Shuttle Line this Fall!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Institute launches a new Shuttle line this Fall to Imman Square, Union Square and East Cambridge <br><b>When</b>: September - December 2013 <br><b>Contact</b>: GSC Transportation Subcommittee <a href="mailto:gsc-hca-transportation@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca-transportation@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 MIT Transportation and Parking Committee and the GSC Transportation Subcommittee are pleased to announce a new 4-month pilot program to offer an additional Shuttle line to the MIT Community.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The new line will serve Imman Square, Union Square and East Cambridge.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">It will run every day of the week, from 6 pm to 2:30 am on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 6 pm to 3:30 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Its continuation after December 2013 will depend critically on ridership numbers. So if you want it, use it!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Exact routing can be found <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/hca/NewRoute2013.pdf" target="_blank">here</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly 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-HCA Monthly Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Monday, August 19th, 6 - 7 pm <br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Do you have something to say about student housing? Childcare? Transportation?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to the GSC HCA Meeting to get involved with student-centered issues!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee Representatives</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee Representatives <br><b>When</b>: Deadline: August 20, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2013-institute-committee-rep-application/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2013-institute-committee-rep-application/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-nominations@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-nominations@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Serving on an Institute Committee enables you to impact important decisions made by MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Available positions and application form are here<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Institute Committees form a vital link between the administration, the GSC and the community as a whole<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">As an Institute rep, you'll get to see how MIT works behind-the-scenes<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Your involvement will impact short and long term MIT policy decisions in a very significant way<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee 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 Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, August 22th, 6-7 pm <br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-lasc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-lasc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn more about the federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments affecting MIT graduate students!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Third Thursdays @ 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>: Third Thursdays @ the List <br><b>When</b>: Thurs. Aug. 22, 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: List Visual Arts Center, E15 lobby <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Explore the current exhibit featuring Ken Okiishi<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Kickass cupcakes, drinks, and live DJ!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Make your own videos and enter the VINE contest<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bring your 21+ ID to drink<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Link to the exhibit: <a href="http://listart.mit.edu/node/1019#.UhGogmRASVI" target="_blank">http://listart.mit.edu/node/1019#.UhGogmRASVI</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle - Application to open soon</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle - Application to open soon <br><b>When</b>: September 1, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/" target="_blank">https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-treasurer@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-treasurer@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Applications to open soon for Summer/Fall Round II<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cycle starts on Sept. 29th and ends on Dec 31st<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The application deadline is Sept. 15th<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please review the <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/guidelines/" target="_blank">GSC Funding Board Guidelines</a> prior to filling in your application.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GradRat New Ring Design Premiere</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GradRat New Ring Design Premiere <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, September 5, 5pm - 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Walker Memorial, Morss Hall (50-140) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ring@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will be unveiling the new GradRat ring design for the next 5 years<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Chocolate, desserts, and wine will be served<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free giveaways of various goodies!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">10 $50 discounts for the ring will be raffled off<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will also be taking orders and doing ring sizings<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_GSC8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/history/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/history/</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@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 2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC is now available to the MIT community.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The report describes the GSC's major achievements and contributions toward the goal of improving the MIT graduate student experience for the 2012-2013 academic year.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Read the report at: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/history/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/history/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><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">Orientation 2013<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Orientation1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Orientation 2013, Volunteer Sign-up: Events Access and Free T-shirts</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Orientation 2013, Volunteer Sign-up: Events Access and Free T-shirts <br><b>When</b>: Now <br><b>Where</b>: On Campus <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-oc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-oc@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 best welcome party of the year is finally here. Help us out, get events access and a free T-shirt.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Make new friends meeting the incoming grad students. You can sign up for as many events as you want.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Week one (8/25-8/31): <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1649232481" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1649232481</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Week two and three(9/07-9/14): <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=2104214892" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=2104214892</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Family Carnival (8/31 2pm to 6pm): <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ans0LX0Zak8-dHRJZTRVZjItNU9DcWhoY1F0SHJMNnc#gid=0" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ans0LX0Zak8-dHRJZTRVZjItNU9DcWhoY1F0SHJMNnc#gid=0</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Orientation2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Boston Harbor Cruise</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Boston Harbor Cruise <br><b>When</b>: August 28 @ 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: The Provincetown II (dock is at 200 Seaport Blvd) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:schlusve@mit.edu" target="_blank">schlusve@mit.edu</a>; <a href="mailto:adubin@mit.edu" target="_blank">adubin@mit.edu</a>; <a href="mailto:nwang@mit.edu" target="_blank">nwang@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 join us for the Boston Harbor Cruise!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy dancing, meeting the first years, and making new friends!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dress to impress!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food will be served and attendees must be 21+!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get a ticket at the Orientation Info Booth or at <a href="https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=37" target="_blank">https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=37</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Orientation3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Ashdown Orientation Dance Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Ashdown Orientation Dance Party <br><b>When</b>: Friday, August 30th, 9 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown House <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ashdown-social@mit.edu" target="_blank">ashdown-social@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Break the ice with incoming grad students before the heat of the semester<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free Food!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Great DJ's and Music!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interesting games and ice breakers!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">ID verification required for alcohol consumption<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Orientation4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013 <br><b>When</b>: September 7 (8:30 am -2:30 pm) <br><b>Where</b>: Stratton Student Center (W20) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:azubair@mit.edu" target="_blank">azubair@mit.edu</a>, <a href="mailto:afroz@mit.edu" target="_blank">afroz@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Graduate Student Volunteer Day (GSVD) is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow graduate students while providing service to the community.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The day consists of a registration and breakfast, a few hours of volunteering with a team of MIT grad students, and an appreciation lunch at the end.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Provide with an opportunity to mingle with new grad students while serving the community<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The event description is at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2013-MIT-GSVD" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/2013-MIT-GSVD</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sign-up is required and deadline for signup is August 23, 2013: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/gsvd13" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/gsvd13</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Orientation5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MITourist 2013: Orientation Photo Scavenger Hunt</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MITourist 2013: Orientation Photo Scavenger Hunt <br><b>When</b>: 09/08/2013 3:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: SP Mark Multipurpose Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-scavenger-hunt@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-scavenger-hunt@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 to SP's Orientation Scavenger Hunt and get the chance to explore campus.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be provided after the Scavenger Hunt where we'll show the solutions.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">To sign up, go to <a href="http://goo.gl/bF9RYX" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/bF9RYX</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Teams should have between 5 and 8 people, but incomplete teams can sign up and will be merged later.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sign ups to the website will be open until 9/7.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<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">Academic-Professional<u></u><u></u></span></h1>
</div><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Museum Part-Time Educator</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Museum Part-Time Educator <br><b>When</b>: September 2013- June 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:edsearch@mit.edu" target="_blank">edsearch@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 Museum is seeking MIT graduate students to teach science, and engineering workshops for middle and high school students during the school year.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Three-hour shifts will be available Monday through Friday between 9:30 and 3:30, depending on school demand.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and should be available for “on call” work 1-2 days a week, with two weeks advance notice.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Anticipated commitment is 6-12 hours/month with the possibility of additional hours. Compensation of $12/hour and training will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please send cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:edsearch@mit.edu" target="_blank">edsearch@mit.edu</a>. Review of applications will begin in late August with hiring to occur in late September.<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="14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Ashdown & Edgerton Trip to IKEA</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Ashdown & Edgerton Trip to IKEA <br><b>When</b>: August 24th, departing at 9:00AM and 11:00AM. <br><b>Where</b>: Meet in front of Ashdown 15mins before departure. <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:yiouhe@mit.edu" target="_blank">yiouhe@mit.edu</a>; <a href="mailto:danielma@mit.edu" target="_blank">danielma@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Need any new furniture for your apartment? Ashdown and Edgerton are providing a $5 IKEA bus trip on August 24th (Saturday)!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Choose your preferred departure trip (9AM, 11AM) and return trip (12PM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM)! Higher priority will be given to new incoming students.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Current residents please sign up at <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/1501516073" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/1501516073</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New coming students, please sign up at <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/392379512" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/392379512</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is sponsored by Edgerton House, Ashdown House and the GSC Funding Board.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Introducing the Science Policy Initiative @ MIT</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Introducing the Science Policy Initiative @ MIT <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, September 3, 12:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 6-120 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spi-rsvp@mit.edu" target="_blank">spi-rsvp@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's Science Policy Initiative (SPI) is beginning the year with an introduction event for new and current graduate students<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We'll introduce the goals and activities of SPI as well as the new Graduate Certificate Program in Science, Technology, and Policy<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Susan Solomon, Charles Stewart, and Richard de Neufville will talk about their experiences in the interaction between science and policy<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Space is limited; food will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP at <a href="mailto:spi-rsvp@mit.edu" target="_blank">spi-rsvp@mit.edu</a>!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp <br><b>When</b>: September 7-8, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: W20-491, W20-Lobdell <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tango@mit.edu" target="_blank">tango@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Intensive two day introduction to Argentine Tango designed to get you from no dancing to tango in two quick days<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">No dance partner or experience needed<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Space is limited: the bootcamps have been wildly popular in the past so be sure to sign up now<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check out 2011 IAP bootcamp demonstration video: <a href="http://goo.gl/CxdMLM" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/CxdMLM</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">To register, visit <a href="http://tango.mit.edu/workshops/bootcamp.php" target="_blank">http://tango.mit.edu/workshops/bootcamp.php</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">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro</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 and Aero-Astro <br><b>When</b>: August 19th, 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 Student Associations of MechE and A^3 for food and drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear <br><b>When</b>: August 20th <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@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 us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This month: Breakfast Beer!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Featuring 4 beers with bacon and pancakes for $11<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Thirsty Ear is MIT’s on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at grad student prices. <a href="http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT-GCF Dessert Socials</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT-GCF Dessert Socials <br><b>When</b>: Sat 8/24, Sun 8/25, Mon 8/26, Thurs 8/29, all 8-9 pm; Wed 9/4, 6 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Various locations - see below <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mit-gcf-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">mit-gcf-info@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hungry for more? Whet your palate at one of our dessert socials!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come join us for dessert and check out the Christian community on campus. All are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Co-sponsored by Graduate Christian Fellowship and GSC Funding Board<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Locations: Sat 8/24- Ashdown floor kitchen; Sun 8/25 - Edgerton large lounge; Mon 8/26 - Tang 24th floor lounge; Thurs 8/29 - Sidney Pacific seminar room; Wed 9/4 - Arch/Planning Room 9-451<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Welcome-Back BBQ & Game night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Welcome-Back BBQ & Game night <br><b>When</b>: August 24th (Saturday), 6:00-10:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific (Multi-Purpose Room & Courtyard) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:persian-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">persian-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">PSA BBQ and game night<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Burgers, hot dogs, snacks, dips, music and more!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">5$ for MIT affiliates<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TEEC Barbeque</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: TEEC Barbeque <br>
<b>When</b>: August 25th, 2-6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown House NW35 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@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 out to Ashdown for the TEEC BBQ<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants and GradRat. Hosted by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Thirsty Ear is MIT’s on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at grad student prices. <a href="http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="14096bc4d923d588_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, August 28th, 12:30pm-2:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Eastgate Courtyard <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:abartik@mit.edu" target="_blank">abartik@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 us in welcoming the new economics graduate students to MIT.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Socialize over burgers, hot-dogs, and cold drinks.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discuss life as an MIT graduate student, and share ideas.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#14096bc4d923d588_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"></span></div><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Questions, comments, or suggestions? <br>
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