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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_GSC1">Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_GSC1">Panel on Career Options in Industry: Biotechnology & Healthcare</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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional1">Lecture by Robert Langer: Biomaterials and Biotechnology</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional2">MIT $100K Pitch Contest</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional3">2013 Path of Professorship Workshop</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional4">"What I Learned by 'Doing Capitalism'" - Lecture by Bill Janeway</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional5">e4Dev Special Event with Power Africa</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional6">MIT Energy Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional7">International Sales Competition</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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular1">MIT Curling Club Information session</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular2">Exhibition Opening Party: "Chris Marker: Guillaume-en-Égypte"</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular3">IAP public service fellowships deadline</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular4">Syria: How can YOU help?</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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1">Sleep, Memory, and Animal Dreams with Matthew Wilson</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1">Graduate Student Life Grants</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1">Nutcracker @ Boston Opera House</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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social1">Canadians Club Poutine Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social2">October Social Science Happy Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social3">Bangladeshi Students' Association Eid-ul Adha Celebrations and Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social4">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social5">Chongyang Festival Cake Tasting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social6">Tang BBQ and Movie Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social7">Sidney-Pacific Halloween Brunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social8">GA^3 World Eats Fall 2013</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social9">Heroes and Villains: an epic Halloween MIT/Harvard mixer</a><u></u><u></u></li>
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</div><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_GSC1"><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>: Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Monday, October 21st, 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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Panel on Career Options in Industry: Biotechnology & Healthcare</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Panel on Career Options in Industry: Biotechnology & Healthcare <br><b>When</b>: October 23, 5:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: 32-155 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested in learning about career options for PhDs in Biotechnology & Healthcare?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to a panel discussion featuring MIT PhD alumni!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Companies featured: Sanofi, Vertex, Daktari Diagnostics, and Abpro labs<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Light refreshments and snacks will be served<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_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="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">SP Lecture by Robert Langer: Biomaterials and Biotechnology</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: SP Lecture by Robert Langer: Biomaterials and Biotechnology <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday Oct 15. 6 pm (refreshments) 6:30pm (lecture) <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence, Mark Multipurpose Room <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-cosi-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-cosi-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The MIT Sidney Pacific / Presidential Fellows Distinguished Lecture Series presents:<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Biomaterials and Biotechnology<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A Lecture by Institute Professor Robert Langer<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Open to all graduate students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span lang="ES" style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP: </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://bit.ly/sp-langer" target="_blank"><span lang="ES">http://bit.ly/sp-langer</span></a></span><span lang="ES" style="font-size:13.5pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT $100K Pitch Contest</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT $100K Pitch Contest <br><b>When</b>: Deadline October 15, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://www.mit100k.org" target="_blank">http://www.mit100k.org</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:info@mit100k.org" target="_blank">info@mit100k.org</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">One 60-second pitch is all you need to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes at the MIT $100K Pitch Contest!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You'll get to pitch in front of VCs, entrepreneurs, top executives, and an excited audience.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">It's a great way to build a team around an idea you want to realize, and to jump start the company you want to build.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Nervous? We offer a free How to Pitch workshop to make sure you are prepared to be stunning! Stay tuned.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pitch Contest Finale is on November 6, mark your calendar! <u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2013 Path of Professorship Workshop for Graduate and Post-Doc Women</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2013 Path of Professorship Workshop for Graduate and Post-Doc Women <br><b>When</b>: Applications due: Tuesday, October 15 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GJZ2WkyqRiEXDtOV-ZMXHrmI_PeEPKk5OBsv0jps68I/viewform" target="_blank">Link to the Application</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:odge@mit.edu" target="_blank">odge@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dear Women Graduate Students and Post-docs: Are you considering a career in academia?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Office of the Dean of Graduate Education is pleased to announce the opening of this year’s application to our Path of Professorship workshop.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This workshop is designed to provide graduate and post-doctoral women with information about academic careers in science and engineering fields<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">and the application process. Path of Professorship will run from Friday, November 15th at 1pm through Saturday, November 16th at 5pm, and cover topics ranging from “What Institution is Right for You?” to “The Tenure Process.” <u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Each year we are able to gather a wonderful group of female professors from MIT and beyond to talk about their experiences in academia. <u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">More information is available at: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/" target="_blank">http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/</a> <u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">"What I Learned by 'Doing Capitalism'" - Lecture by Bill Janeway</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: "What I Learned by 'Doing Capitalism'" - Lecture by Bill Janeway <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 17th, 3:30 PM (refreshments) 4:00 PM (lecture) <br><b>Where</b>: 56-154 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spi-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">spi-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">Come hear Bill Janeway talk about his new book: Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economomy: Markets, Speculation, and the State<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free refreshments, coffee, and cookies before the event<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">e4Dev Special Event with Power Africa - RSVP req'd</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: e4Dev Special Event with Power Africa - RSVP req'd <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 6 pm - 7:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Building 66, Room 110 (66-110) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:e4dev-request@mit.edu" target="_blank">e4dev-request@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 e4Dev for a special event with invited guests Power Africa coordinator Andrew Herscowitz and USAID Energy Division Chief Allen Eisendrath<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The two will present an overview of Power Africa, a major Obama Administration initiative to double access to power in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The presentation will include a moderated question-and-answer session led by MIT Energy Initiative Deputy Director Robert Stoner<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yRIpLPwwon2f4jtkC52f5wLupYq61x_hQKooXk2mZ4c/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yRIpLPwwon2f4jtkC52f5wLupYq61x_hQKooXk2mZ4c/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Light refreshments will be served<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Energy Night</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 Night <br><b>When</b>: Friday, October 18th 6-9PM <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum - 265 Mass Ave. <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kalathil@mit.edu" target="_blank">kalathil@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 Energy Club's flagship event<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Over 60 posters and start-ups<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Network with VCs, Energy Professionals, Faculty & Students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free Admission and Open to Public<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food and Refreshments will be served<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">International Sales Competition</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: International Sales Competition <br><b>When</b>: Oct 21 - 25, Nov 2nd <br><b>Where</b>: Phone & MIT Sloan <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cherry.liang@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">cherry.liang@sloan.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 unique opportunity for grduate students to win prestige, $10,000 in cash prizes<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Recruiting opportunities (intern and full time), and to network with fellow graduate students and professionals from around the world<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Consists of a preliminary round case telephone pitch (5 mins), and a final round in-person individual & team case pitch (15min)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The top 3 contestants from each school in the preliminary round will compete in the final round.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://mitsloansalescompetition.com" target="_blank">http://mitsloansalescompetition.com</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_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">Extracurricular<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Curling Club 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>: MIT Curling Club Information session <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, October 16, 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 1-132 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:curling-owner@mit.edu" target="_blank">curling-owner@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 learn about what curling is, how it is played, and how to get involved with the club<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We welcome all members, no experience needed<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Weekly curling practices on Fridays<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join MIT's competitive team, who took third place nationally last year!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Exhibition Opening Party: "Chris Marker: Guillaume-en-Égypte"</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Exhibition Opening Party: "Chris Marker: Guillaume-en-Égypte" <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 17, 5:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: List Visual Arts Center (E15) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cklemens@mit.edu" target="_blank">cklemens@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join arts enthusiasts in celebrating the opening of the List's new "Chris Marker" exhibition<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Film Screening and Talk with Curator Joao Ribas at 6 pm in Bartos<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Party continues at Harvard's Carpenter Center, screening of "La Jetée" at 7:30 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Delicious free food and wine<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular3"><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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Syria: How can YOU help?</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Syria: How can YOU help? <br><b>When</b>: 10/18/2013, 3PM <br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room, building 13 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hbey@mit.edu" target="_blank">hbey@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 have speakers who will give us an insight into the humanitarian aid efforts going on in Syria. We will then have a discussion about what MIT students can do to help.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please join us to make a difference! Dinner will be served!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_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="141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Sleep, Memory, and Animal Dreams with Matthew Wilson</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Sleep, Memory, and Animal Dreams with Matthew Wilson <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, October 16, 6:00-7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum, 265 Mass. Ave. <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:andhong@mit.edu" target="_blank">andhong@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 in an interactive discussion with Matthew Wilson, Professor of Neuroscience.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Part 1 of 3 of Soap Box: The Science of Remembering (and Forgetting).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">FMI: <a href="http://bit.ly/soap_box" target="_blank">bit.ly/soap_box</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free admission. Refreshments will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Graduate Student Life Grants</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 Life Grants <br><b>When</b>: October 18, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: All of MIT! <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gslg@mit.edu" target="_blank">gslg@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 funding for an event or project (one-time or ongoing) that can enhance graduate community at MIT?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submit a proposal to the Graduate Student Life Grants program!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All MIT graduate students, spouses, faculty, and staff are welcome to apply<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For examples of past projects, proposals, and more, visit our website<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gslg/" target="_blank">http://odge.mit.edu/community/gslg/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Nutcracker @ Boston Opera House</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Nutcracker @ Boston Opera House <br><b>When</b>: 12/08/2013 5:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Boston Opera House 539 Washington St. Boston <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:westgate-crc@mit.edu" target="_blank">westgate-crc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">An engaging tale and a holiday tradition for many years to come!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Registration opens October 18th @ 8.00pm and ends October 25th .<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.php" target="_blank">https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event.php</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cost: $50 (MIT community)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_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">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1>
</div><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Canadians Club Poutine Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Canadians Club Poutine Night <br><b>When</b>: October 17th, 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Thristy Ear Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:leungk@mit.edu" target="_blank">leungk@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 meet your friendly MIT Canadians at the Thirsty Ear Pub!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Thirsty Ear will have all the comforts of a typical Canadian pub with plenty of free poutine (one of Canada’s finest delicacies) on the tables!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lots of hot fries, fresh cheese and tasty gravy for everybody!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">October Social Science Happy Hour</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: October Social Science Happy Hour <br><b>When</b>: October 18th, 530pm <br><b>Where</b>: E18-202 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gea-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gea-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 to discuss social science research.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Socialize over food and beverages.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Meet other social science researchers.<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>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Co-sponsored by the Graduate Economics Association 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="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Bangladeshi Students' Association Eid-ul Adha Celebrations and Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Bangladeshi Students' Association Eid-ul Adha Celebrations and Dinner <br><b>When</b>: 10/18/13 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Twenty Chimneys (W20-306), Stratton Student Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bd-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">bd-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">MIT BSA will celebrate Eid ul Adha, one of the most important celebrations of the Muslim community of Bangladesh<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join to enjoy traditional finger-licking Bangaldeshi festival dinner<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get to know about Bangladeshi students community @ MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Performances and Fun Activities to follow<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Friday, October 18th at 7:30PM-10:00PM <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific Multipurpose Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT graduate students.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP by sending an email to <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Chongyang Festival Cake Tasting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Chongyang Festival Cake Tasting <br><b>When</b>: Friday 10/18/13, 6:00pm. <br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton House Lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:zhaohong@mit.edu" target="_blank">zhaohong@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Chongyang is a traditional Asian festival to drive away danger and eat Chongyang cakes. Come and join our Chongyang cake tasting party!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Play board games and enjoy the refreshment!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please sign up here: <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=chongyang2013&option=0&action=signup" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=chongyang2013&option=0&action=signup</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is funded by GSC FUNDING BOARD. Sponsored by MIT CAST. <u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Tang BBQ and Movie Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Tang BBQ and Movie Night <br>
<b>When</b>: Saturday, October 19th, 4pm onwards <br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall BBQ Pits (Rain Location: Tang 24th Floor Lounge) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tang-government@mit.edu" target="_blank">tang-government@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy foliage by Charles River and the delicious BBQ food!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Celebrate the mid-term with friends and a good movie!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Sidney-Pacific Halloween Brunch</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Sidney-Pacific Halloween Brunch <br><b>When</b>: 10/20/2013 12:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: SP Mark MP Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">It's Halloween Brunch! Get into the spirit with food, friends, and some Fall favorites like hot apple cider<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bring your own plate and utensils to help keep SP green.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Want to help make it happen? Set-up starts at 8am in the Mark Room Kitchen.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GA^3 World Eats Fall 2013</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GA^3 World Eats Fall 2013 <br><b>When</b>: 24 Oct, 5pm <br><b>Where</b>: 33-116 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ga3-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">ga3-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">GA^3 is hosting a World Eats potluck<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Make your favorite meal, dessert, appetizer, drink, bread, salad, sauce, dip, anything!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Email us back with the following info: Dish you plan to make, How many people it will serve (no less than 10!), Estimation of grocery cost<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will subsidize your grocery cost (up to $20. Save your receipt!)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">GA^3 will supply the plates, napkins and utensils.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141b6cc1d78701a2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141b6cc1d78701a2_Social9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Heroes and Villains: an epic Halloween MIT/Harvard mixer</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Heroes and Villains: an epic Halloween MIT/Harvard mixer <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, October 26th, 6 pm to 1 am <br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton (6 to 7:30), Ashdown/Warehouse (7:30 to 9), Sidney Pacific (9 to 1) <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:grad-halloween-2013@mit.edu" target="_blank">grad-halloween-2013@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Appetizers and pumpkin carving at Edgerton from 6 to 7:30 pm!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner and games at Ashdown and the Warehouse from 7:30 to 9 pm!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dessert, drinks (Thirsty Ear, please bring 21+ ID), and dance at SP from 9 to 1 am!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Live your legend.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Special thanks to ASA/LEF, GSC Funding Board, and GSC Activities.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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