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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_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="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC1">Call for Applications: MIT Working Group on Electronic Records</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC2">Focus Group on the Redesign of the Student Financial Services Website!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC3">October General Council Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC4">Call for Applications: Institute Committee Graduate Representatives</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC5">Taste of Oktober</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC6">Ringling Bros. Circus Outing</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="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional1">ClearView Healthcare Partners Information Session</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional2">Dissertation Writers Group</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional3">Lou Goldish Marketing 101 Seminar</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional4">Impostor Syndrome Seminar w/ Dr. Valerie Young</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional5">Screening of Countdown to Zero</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional6">Lecture: Making Decisions as an Entrepreneur</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional7">MIT Energy Club - BioEnergy Community Talk</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional8">2014 IAP Externship Program</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional9">IDEAS Global Challenge Fall Generator Dinner</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="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular1">Yoga and Discussion</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular2">TCC Monday Night Discussion</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular3">An evening with M. Barone</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular4">IAP public service fellowships deadline</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular5">MIT Women's Ice Hockey Team</a><u></u><u></u></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Miscellaneous</span> <u></u><u></u></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc1">Community Service Fund Deadline</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc2">SEEK - Exploring faith in Jesus</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc3">YesPlus Stress Management & Leadership Workshop</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc4">Q&A on Egypt with Noam Chomsky</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc5">2013 MIT India Conference</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="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social1">TCC Friday Night Supper</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social2">Swiss-Style BBQ</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social3">MIT Muslim Student Association Fall Banquet</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social4">Sunday Football: Patriots vs. Bengals</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social5">Association of Indonesian Students Event: Welcome Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social6">MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social7">Mid-semester 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="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Call for Applications: Working Group on the Review of MIT Policies for the Collection, Provision, and Retention of Electronic Records</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: Working Group on the Review of MIT Policies for the Collection, Provision, and Retention of Electronic Records <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, October 1st, 5pm <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">What does the working group do?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Inventory and review existing MIT policies on the collection, provision and retention of electronic records<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Compare MIT practices to standards employed outside of MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Produce a summary of findings<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Provide recommendations concerning any possible policy changes<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Draft an implementation plan for assuring proper oversight and compliance with MIT policies<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Timeline?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Group will convene promptly and work in an intensive manner, the report and recommendations are to be made by the end of November 2013<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Core membership?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Israel Ruiz, Executive Vice President and Treasurer,Chair<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Faculty, Staff, Undergraduate and Graduate representatives<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Focus Group on the Redesign of the Student Financial Services (SFS) Website!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Focus Group on the Redesign of the Student Financial Services (SFS) Website! <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, October 1, 5-6pm <br><b>Where</b>: 11-103 (Free dinner will be served) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-nominations@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-nominations@mit.edu</a>; RSVP: <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1126110344" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1126110344</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Don't like the current SFS site, or have ideas to make it better? The Communications Manager in SFS wants to hear from you!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join this one hour Focus Group to voice your concerns and provide inputs on the redesign of the SFS site<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Open to MIT Graduate Students only. Space is limited, first come first serve<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This effort is led by MIT Student Financial Services<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sign-up: <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1126110344" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1126110344</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">October General Council Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: October General Council Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, October 2nd, 5pm-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 4-237 <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">Join us for the Graduate Student Council's October General Council Meeting!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get updates on major campus issues, initiatives, and events relevant to MIT graduate students.<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">Join us afterward at the Muddy Charles Pub for extended informal discussion.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Call for applications: Institute Committee Graduate Representatives</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: Institute Committee Graduate Representatives <br><b>When</b>: Deadline: Friday, October 4, 11:59PM <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">New positions open! <u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join other passionate graduate students in serving our community<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Impact short and long term MIT policy decisions in a very significant way<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">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">Website updated weekly, check back for future openings!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Taste of Oktober</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Taste of Oktober <br><b>When</b>: Oct. 8, 6-8pm <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall (<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50" target="_blank">http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50</a>) <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">Celebrate Oktoberfest with bratwurst and pretzels!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Taste and learn about German food and beverages!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">$5 per ticket, register before it's too late! (<a href="https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=38" target="_blank">https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=38</a>)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Be a volunteer, meet new friends, and attend for free! (<a href="https://signup.mit.edu/oktober" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu/oktober</a>)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ ID required to drink<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Family Outing to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Family Outing to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus <br><b>When</b>: Registration Begins: Monday, September 23 at 8pm. Event: October 18, 2013 at 7p.m. <br><b>Where</b>: TD Garden <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:westgate-prc@mit.edu" target="_blank">westgate-prc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus presents Dragons!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">$12 discounted tickets available for Graduate families<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event_view.php?t=2013.09.21.21.53.43.23198&eid=1539" target="_blank">Register here!</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Ticket payment and pickup at 292 Vassar St. Apt D3 Westgate on 10/6 between 4-5 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by WEC and GSC Activities Committee<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_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="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">ClearView Healthcare Partners Information Session</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: ClearView Healthcare Partners Information Session <br><b>When</b>: September 30, 2013 at 6:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT, 4-231 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:Elizabeth.kos@clearviewhcp.com" target="_blank">Elizabeth.kos@clearviewhcp.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Clearview is a premier boutique strategy consulting firm serving companies within the pharmaceutical / healthcare industry.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">It will have its information session for candidates interested in full-time positions at MIT today.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by the MIT Consulting Club<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">DISSERTATION WRITERS GROUP</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: DISSERTATION WRITERS GROUP <br><b>When</b>: 5 Tuesdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 5; 4-4:50 workshop, 5-5:50 writing <br><b>Where</b>: 12-134 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:emfox@mit.edu" target="_blank">emfox@mit.edu</a>; cc <a href="mailto:smstrang@mit.edu" target="_blank">smstrang@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Oct. 1: Get Going: Create a Writing Zone, Writing Identity, & Schedule; Assess your writing habits and time/life pressures, mitigate stresses<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Oct. 8: Maximize Time: Complete a Proposal or Dissertation in 15 Minutes/Day; Facing blank screens, free-writing, & “zero” drafts; fine-tune schedule<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">(Columbus Day Holiday) Oct. 22: Hack your Way to a Draft; Shaping paragraphs, sections, and chapters; Organize the puzzle pieces<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Oct. 29: Un-stick Sticking Points; Strategies to use when the going gets rough. Nov. 5: Assess Progress and Plot your Next Steps; Set New Goals<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please commit to attend most workshops. Register by email: <a href="mailto:emfox@mit.edu" target="_blank">emfox@mit.edu</a> cc: <a href="mailto:smstrang@mit.edu" target="_blank">smstrang@mit.edu</a> with course, phase of dissertation, areas of interest.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Lou Goldish Marketing 101 Seminar on 16:00PM, Oct.2 at 66-144</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Lou Goldish Marketing 101 Seminar on 16:00PM, Oct.2 at 66-144 <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, 10/02/2013, 16.00pm <br><b>Where</b>: 16-144 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:vs2013mit@mit.edu" target="_blank">vs2013mit@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 VentureShips - Lou Goldish Marketing 101 Seminar, Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 16:00 PM - 17:00 PM at 66-144<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Senior Venture Advisor Louis Goldish will give an instruction on fundamentals of marketing.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP to get a spot: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n_Bcx" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n_Bcx</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">CEOs of Start-ups Lana Koretsky, Fruitable Dipul Patel, ecoVent Doug Coughran, Spark Technology Francisco Garcia Lorenzo, Wedge Global Theodora Koulli<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Impostor Syndrome Seminar w/ Dr. Valerie Young</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Impostor Syndrome Seminar w/ Dr. Valerie Young <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 3rd, 6:30-7:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Little Kresge Theater <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:acperry@mit.edu" target="_blank">acperry@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">How to Feel As Bright and Capable As They “Think” You Are<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Why Smart People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How You Can Thrive In Spite of It<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Do you think, “If I can do it, anyone can or dismiss your accomplishments as a “fluke” or “no big deal?”<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">If so, join the club!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://ome.mit.edu/events-calendar/announcements/impostor-syndrome-seminar-w-dr-valerie-young-103-630pm" target="_blank">http://ome.mit.edu/events-calendar/announcements/impostor-syndrome-seminar-w-dr-valerie-young-103-630pm</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Screening of Countdown to Zero</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Screening of Countdown to Zero <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 3rd, 7:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: 6-120 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gzmit_exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gzmit_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">There are over 17,000 nuclear weapons on the planet.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This documentary discusses their security and utility.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join the discussion on nuclear weapons on the MIT campus.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food will be provided - SUSHI!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Making Decisions as an Entrepreneur</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Making Decisions as an Entrepreneur <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, Oct. 5, 3:00PM to 5:00PM <br><b>Where</b>: 56-167 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:zhifeige@mit.edu" target="_blank">zhifeige@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Speaker: Michael E. Gordon, CEO of the Center for Competitive Success<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Registration: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FU-YB0NknAdjwSyo1XO3-PmhsKArFfKxDW2iJPSyJkM/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FU-YB0NknAdjwSyo1XO3-PmhsKArFfKxDW2iJPSyJkM/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Energy Club - BioEnergy Community Talk</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Energy Club - BioEnergy Community Talk <br><b>When</b>: October 8th (Tuesday) 4-5pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-307 Student Center 3rd Floor - Mezzanine Lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:trivedi@mit.edu" target="_blank">trivedi@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested in how bio-based resources can potentially revolutionize healthcare and nutrition?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us for a captivating and interactive talk by inventor and entrepreneur Geoff von Maltzahn<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Refreshments will be provided<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Brought to you by the MIT Energy Club<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2014 IAP Externship Program</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2014 IAP Externship Program <br><b>When</b>: Opportunities are available for graduate students now! <br><b>Where</b>: Major cities in the US and around the world <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="http://alum.mit.edu/students/externships" target="_blank">http://alum.mit.edu/students/externships</a> or <a href="mailto:externship@mit.edu" target="_blank">externship@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 Externship Program matches you with alumni in their workplace for job shadowing and/or practical experience. Alumni around the world want to work with you.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">$500 Externship Grants are available for Externships meeting the following criteria: Outside the Boston/Cambridge area, Non-profit or government<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">agencies and/or do NOT provide compensation, travel, and/or housing assistance<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn more about the program here: <a href="http://alum.mit.edu/students/externships" target="_blank">http://alum.mit.edu/students/externships</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Deadline to apply: Wednesday, October 9, noon<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Academic-Professional9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">IDEAS Global Challenge Fall Generator Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: IDEAS Global Challenge Fall Generator Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Oct. 10th @ 7:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Walker Memorial, Morss Hall, Building 50 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Working on a project to help underserved communities? Need funding? Want to recruit new members for your IDEAS team? Want to get involved?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come hear about the IDEAS Global Challenge and hear what other creative social impact projects teams are getting started on.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is the chance to pitch your idea and recruit teammates or pitch your skills to get hired onto a team.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">With the first chance to submit an Initial Scope Statement two weeks away (10/24), here's your chance to share your idea, meet teammates & form a team<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP at <a href="http://bit.ly/UPOCTN" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/UPOCTN</a> (or email <a href="mailto:%20globalchallenge-rsvp@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge-rsvp@mit.edu</a>) to sign up for a 60-second pitch opportunity!<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="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Yoga and Discussion</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Yoga and Discussion <br><b>When</b>: Monday, September 30th, 6:15-8:15 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 for a discussion based on ancient Indian wisdom. This week's session is called Overcoming Fear<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will have free yoga session before the talk from 6:15-7pm<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Veggie dinner will be served after the talk<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="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion <br><b>When</b>: Monday September 30th, 7:00-8:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: W11 Main Dining Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lhp@mit.edu" target="_blank">lhp@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 enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This week, we'll be discussing the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">An evening with M. Barone, NY Times bestselling author & Fox News analyst</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: An evening with M. Barone, NY Times bestselling author & Fox News analyst <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 pm <br><b>Where</b>: 54-100 (Green Building) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cshinkle@mit.edu" target="_blank">cshinkle@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Barone will review his new book, "Shaping Our Nation"<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Q&A after the talk<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come meet best-selling author, news contributor and political bundit!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by the MIT College Republicans<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">IAP public service fellowships deadline</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: IAP public service fellowships deadline <br><b>When</b>: October 18th at noon <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/psc_fi" target="_blank">bit.ly/psc_fi</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hynd@mit.edu" target="_blank">hynd@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 Fellowships program supports MIT students working on capacity-building service projects.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Students work with community-focused organizations including non-profits and social enterprises (which can include the student’s own enterprise).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">You can create your own project, continue work on an enterprise you already started, or find project ideas on our website.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Applications for IAP Fellowships and Internships projects must be submitted by noon on October 18th.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Find more information at <a href="http://bit.ly/psc_fi" target="_blank">bit.ly/psc_fi</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Extracurricular5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Women's Ice Hockey Team</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Women's Ice Hockey Team <br><b>When</b>: Mondays and Thursdays 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Ice Rink <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:club-hockey-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">club-hockey-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 the team…Experience welcome but none necessary!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dryland Practice Starts Now<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Ice Time Starts Mid-October<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">More info at <a href="http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/" target="_blank">web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Email <a href="mailto:club-hockey-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">club-hockey-officers@mit.edu</a> to join!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Miscellaneous<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Community Service Fund Deadline</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Community Service Fund Deadline <br><b>When</b>: 9/30 <br><b>Where</b>: Public Service Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:csf-staff@mit.edu" target="_blank">csf-staff@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Community Service Fund grants are to support the personal service initiatives of MIT staff, graduate and undergrad students, faculty, and retirees.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">CSF grants can support programs currently running or just starting, and projects that enhance the service work of an existing organization or school.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">CSF funding is seed funding or project funding: it provides only short-term support.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">You may reapply for additional CSF funding several times if necessary, but the Board will not consider applications for funding beyond a 3yr period.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">For application instructions, visit <a href="http://web.mit.edu/csf" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/csf</a>. Applications are due September 30 for late fall allocation.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">SEEK - Exploring faith in Jesus</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: SEEK - Exploring faith in Jesus <br><b>When</b>: October 1 - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-303 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:seek-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">seek-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"><a href="http://seek.mit.edu/" target="_blank">http://seek.mit.edu/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">A 10-week dinner discussion series<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For those new to faith or curious about faith<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A practical and experiential approach to connection with God<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">YesPlus Stress Management & Leadership Workshop</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: YesPlus Stress Management & Leadership Workshop <br><b>When</b>: Oct 2 to Oct 6, 7pm-10pm (Wed,Thu,Fri) & 10am-5pm (Sat, Sun) <br><b>Where</b>: 66-144 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:artofliving-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">artofliving-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">YesPlus Workshop = Yoga + Breathing techniques + Meditation + Life skills (spread across 3 evenings and 2 weekends)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Improves: Focus, Leadership, Relationships, Sleep & Well-being<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Reduces: Stress, Anxiety & Depression<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">25 million people in 150 countries have done YesPlus & its sister workshops offered by the international non-profit the Art of Living Foundation<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Visit<a href="http://yesplusmit.eventbrite.com/%20" target="_blank"> http://yesplusmit.eventbrite.com/</a> for more info and to register!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Q&A on Egypt with Noam Chomsky</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Q&A on Egypt with Noam Chomsky <br><b>When</b>: Friday, October 4, 2013 - 6:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Kresge Auditorium <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mazim@mit.edu" target="_blank">mazim@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 an interesting discussion on Egypt with Prof. Chomsky.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Follow us on twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/MIT_ESA" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MIT_ESA</a>) to receive more news about the event before, during and after it! #ChomskyEGY13<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dr. Nazli Choucri will moderate the Q&A session.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Admission is free.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1417882575100598/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1417882575100598/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Misc5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2013 MIT India Conference</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2013 MIT India Conference <br><b>When</b>: Oct 6th, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab, 6th Floor <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mic2013marketing@mit.edu" target="_blank">mic2013marketing@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Register at <a href="http://mit-india-conference.com/" target="_blank">http://mit-india-conference.com/</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The theme of this year’s conference is “Divided we stand - exploring the role of dissonance in India’s progress”.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The purpose of this event is to facilitate a meaningful dialogue that offers insights into tackling the challenges and opportunities facing India.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Speakers will share their thoughts on India’s march towards progress as the nation tries to maintain a healthy dissonance among varying ideologies.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">In addition, there will be a showcase of multiple innovative projects addressing India’s challenges.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</div><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TCC Friday Night Supper</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TCC Friday Night Supper <br><b>When</b>: Friday, October 4th from 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-407 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jdesa@mit.edu" target="_blank">jdesa@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 Tech Catholic Community for dinner, discussion, and a great night!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event will feature a movie, encourage community discussion and bonding, and provide delicious free dinner.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Everyone is welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Swiss-Style BBQ to celebrate the belated Swiss National Day</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Swiss-Style BBQ to celebrate the belated Swiss National Day <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, 10/05 at 3pm <br><b>Where</b>: BBQ pits at Sidney Pacific <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ablaesi@mit.edu" target="_blank">ablaesi@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 and celebrate the belated Swiss National Day with a traditional Swiss-style BBQ!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy delicious Swiss food, such as specialty sausages, Swiss bread, and Swiss cookies and sweets.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Chat with other peers who have interest in Switzerland and its culture.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Muslim Student Association Fall Banquet: The Identity Matrix</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Muslim Student Association Fall Banquet: The Identity Matrix <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, October 5th, 7-9 PM <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Student Center-Lobdell <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:msa-ec-current@mit.edu" target="_blank">msa-ec-current@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 Identity Matrix:<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">understanding of identity, gender roles, and masculinity and femininity from an Islamic viewpoint<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Sunday Football: Patriots vs. Bengals</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Sunday Football: Patriots vs. Bengals <br><b>When</b>: Sunday, Oct 6th, 12:30-4:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tbatcho@mit.edu" target="_blank">tbatcho@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ govt ID required<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Association of Indonesian Students Event: Welcome Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Association of Indonesian Students Event: Welcome Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 10/06/2013, 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific 2nd Floor Common Kitchen <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:nova_168@mit.edu" target="_blank">nova_168@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Beginning of the semester event to welcome new students to the Association of Indonesian Students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Indonesian food and desserts<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Board games and nice conversations<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP:<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_MFx-0BdqhdmpUvLBRYTOjjLMuRXygwprfbyiVvCpp0/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_MFx-0BdqhdmpUvLBRYTOjjLMuRXygwprfbyiVvCpp0/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <br><b>When</b>: Tues, Oct 8, 8p. Show starts 8:30p. <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-comedy@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-comedy@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 MIT Comedy Night, with headliner Mike Whitman (Boston Comedy Festival).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by Andrew Durso, featuring Rob Crean, Steve Halligan, Ethan Marsh, James Nixon, Will Smalley.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Snacks and soda provided. Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez '38 Humor Fund, and GradRat.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ govt ID & MIT ID required for entry. Please have ID ready to show at the door.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1416e87f8a4b1ea0_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1416e87f8a4b1ea0_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Mid-semester BBQ</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Mid-semester BBQ <br>
<b>When</b>: Saturday 10/19/2013 2-4pm <br><b>Where</b>: BBQ Pits #1 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:christiansoncampus-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">christiansoncampus-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">BBQ with fellow Christian students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Singing, Frisbee, and other activities<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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