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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="141feb53d923c876_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="#141feb53d923c876_GSC1">Grad Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_GSC2">Activities Committee Monthly Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_GSC3">GSC Executive Committee Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_GSC4">Data science career development panel</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="#141feb53d923c876_Academic-Professional1">SloanCoders: Front(end) to back(end)</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="#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular1">Free Yoga and Special dialogue: Dealing with Negative Energy</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular2">TCC Monday Night Discussion</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular3">Dean Obeidallah Comedy Show</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular4">TPSS iAmbassador</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular5">getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest</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="#141feb53d923c876_Misc1">Candy, Cocktails, and Cutting-Edge Research!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Misc2">China Crossroads YouKu* Night: Fun Glimpses into China</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Misc3">Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament</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="#141feb53d923c876_Social1">Greek Night at Muddy Charles Pub</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social2">Thirsty Ear Flight Night: Halloween</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social3">Pumpkin Carving Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social4">Thirsty Ear Halloween Karaoke</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social5">GCF Faculty Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social6">LGBT Grad November dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social7">TCC Friday Night Supper with Vicki Thorn</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social8">PSA Halloween Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social9">BGSA Monthly Community Lunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social10">Kopitiam - Singapore Food Bazaar</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social11">Tang Sushi Social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social12">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social13">MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social14">MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social15">GA^3 Ice Cream Social Study Break</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social16">MIT Sangam's Diwali night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_Social17">MIT CSSA 2013 Karaoke Night</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="141feb53d923c876_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Grad Coffee Hour</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Grad Coffee Hour <br><b>When</b>: October 28 @ 7:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Forbes Cafe (Stata) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-coffeehour@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-coffeehour@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food, coffee, and hot chocolate!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Array of snacks to enjoy!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hang out with old friends or make new ones!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Take a break from studying!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Activities Committee 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>: Activities Committee Monthly Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Tues. Oct. 29, 5:30pm-6:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 50-220 <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">Come find out how you can contribute to campus programming by organizing fun events for graduate students!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New members welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food provided<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/oxdr82q" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/oxdr82q</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Executive Committee Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC Executive Committee Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, October 30th, 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Receive updates on current GSC business, as well as, upcoming programs and initiatives.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn more about how you can get involved with the GSC.<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>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Data science career development panel</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Data science career development panel <br><b>When</b>: Friday, Nov.1, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: 32-144 (in the Stata Center) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ycdu@mit.edu" target="_blank">ycdu@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Transitioning from Academia to the Technology Industry<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For students learning physics, astrophysics, astronomy, math, neuroscience, computational biology, operations research and other quantitative fields<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">An introduction to data science and the skills necessary to enter the field. He will also share stories of scientists who have made the transition.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will have Jake Klamka, the founder of the Insight Data Science Fellow Program and John Rutherford, a former PhD at MIT now working in the industry<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food and drinks will be provided<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_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="141feb53d923c876_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">SloanCoders: Front(end) to back(end): an overview of technologies for developing web applications</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: SloanCoders: Front(end) to back(end): an overview of technologies for developing web applications <br><b>When</b>: October 30th 6 - 7 PM, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: E62-223 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sloancoders@mit.edu" target="_blank">sloancoders@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 is front-end? What is back-end development? How do these fit together?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">What technologies should I use in starting to build a web app?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What are easy ways to get started with web app development?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Suited for people with little or no web application development experience<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_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="141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Free Yoga and Special dialogue: Dealing with Negative Energy</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Free Yoga and Special dialogue: Dealing with Negative Energy <br><b>When</b>: October 28th, 2013, 6:15-8:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: 56-180 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mityoga24x7@gmail.com" target="_blank">mityoga24x7@gmail.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We have free yoga session from 6:15-7:15 pm followed by our special talk from 7:30-8:30 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The topic of our talk for this month is: Dealing with Negative Energy.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please bring your own<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="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_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, October 28th, 7:00-8:30 <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're starting a four week series on different vocations.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This week, Andres and Christina Valenzuela will lead us on a discussion of marriage and parenthood.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">People of all faith backgrounds are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Dean Obeidallah Comedy Show</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Dean Obeidallah Comedy Show <br><b>When</b>: November 2nd, 7-9 PM <br><b>Where</b>: 6-120 <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">Arab-American comedian dispelling stereotypes about Islam<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TPSS iAmbassador</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TPSS iAmbassador <br><b>When</b>: November 14, 2013 12pm - 1pm <br><b>Where</b>: E40-380 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tpss@mit.edu" target="_blank">tpss@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 Technology Policy Students Society for a lunchtime presentation on Chile.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by TPSS and generously funded by the GSC Funding Board.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest <br><b>When</b>: Deadline - November 27, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: N/A <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:getfit@mit.edu" target="_blank">getfit@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’re looking for designs that highlight getfit’s upcoming 10-year anniversary and fitness at MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Prize - $500 Amazon.com gift card<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">If you come up with the winning design, it’ll be seen on more than 4,000 T-shirts<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Design guidelines: <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/contests" target="_blank">http://getfit.mit.edu/contests</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Contest Deadline - November 27, 2013<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_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">Miscellaneous<u></u><u></u></span></h1>
</div><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Candy, Cocktails, and Cutting-Edge Research!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Candy, Cocktails, and Cutting-Edge Research! <br><b>When</b>: Friday, Nov 1: 7:00-9:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum, 265 Mass Ave. N-51 <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">Make your way through the MIT Museum and meet innovative researchers from a variety of fields!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about exoplanets, new frontiers in robotics, advanced medical technologies, and more!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Candy and cocktails specially themed to the research topics will be served.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">$15 admission (Includes two cocktails). Pre-registration required.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">FMI: <a href="http://bit.ly/sweet_science" target="_blank">bit.ly/sweet_science</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">China Crossroads YouKu* Night: Fun Glimpses into China</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: China Crossroads YouKu* Night: Fun Glimpses into China <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, 11/2/2013 at 7 pm <br><b>Where</b>: SP multipurpose room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dwang13@mit.edu" target="_blank">dwang13@mit.edu</a>;<a href="mailto:cuicuichen@fas.harvard.edu" target="_blank">cuicuichen@fas.harvard.edu</a>; <a href="mailto:rongyuan@MIT.EDU" target="_blank">rongyuan@MIT.EDU</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">During the session, 5 selected videos will be shown, followed by trivia questions and discussions time after each. Chinese snacks will also be served.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The videos are a fun selection, which provides helpful insights into the food, culture, history, politics and life styles.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">If you don’t know much about China, you are guaranteed to walk away as a China expert at the end and wanting to know more.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">If you think you know a lot about China, show off your knowledge and take home some awesome prizes!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please secure tickets at: <a href="https://youkunight.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">https://youkunight.eventbrite.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Misc3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, Nov 9: 3PM-5PM <br><b>Where</b>: DuPont Tennis Court <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:guchch@mit.edu" target="_blank">guchch@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Singles: registration limit 8pp<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mixed Doubles: registration limit 2x8pairs<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Win the Amazon gift card and CSSA-style prizes<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Just for fun, no prior skills or talents are required. All the MIT students are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Organized by the CSSA<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_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="141feb53d923c876_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Greek Night at Muddy Charles Pub</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Greek Night at Muddy Charles Pub <br><b>When</b>: Monday, October 28 at 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Muddy Charles Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lagoudas@mit.edu" target="_blank">lagoudas@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 Hellenic Student Association for our Greek Night at Muddy Charles to celebrate Greek Independence Day<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy drinks, free food, and Greek music!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Attendees must be 21+ with valid government ID<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is sponsored by the ODGE<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Thirsty Ear Flight Night: Halloween</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Thirsty Ear Flight Night: Halloween <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, Oct 29th, 7:30 to 11:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come out to the Thirsty Ear Pub for Flight Night<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This month: Halloween!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will serve 4 Halloween themed beers with snacks for $11<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Pumpkin Carving Coffee Hour</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Pumpkin Carving Coffee Hour <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, October 30th, 9 to 10 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific, Mark Multipurpose Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-social-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-social-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">Humans have carved gourds for many years.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You can join in this hollowed tradition!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will sculpt their outsides...<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">...and eat roasted seeds from their insides!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Thirsty Ear Halloween Karaoke</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Thirsty Ear Halloween Karaoke <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Oct 31st, Halloween <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come out to the Thirsty Ear for Halloween Karaoke<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Wear your costumes!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">And sing your favorite Halloween related songs<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Or any song you want!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ government issued ID required<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GCF Faculty Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: GCF Faculty Dinner <br>
<b>When</b>: Friday, November 1, 6:30-8:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-491 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mit-gcf-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">mit-gcf-info@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT Graduate Christian Fellowship invites you to dinner with Christian faculty.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come join us for an evening of good food and great conversation. All are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Co-sponsored by MIT-GCF and GSC Funding Board<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LGBT Grad November dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: LGBT Grad November dinner <br><b>When</b>: Friday Nov 1st, 6:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Area Four <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:rainbowofficers@mit.edu" target="_blank">rainbowofficers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">LGBT Grad (aka Rainbow Coffeehouse) dinner<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">First-year grad students have dinner covered by LGBT Grad<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check website for info: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/~glb-coffee/" target="_blank">mit.edu/~glb-coffee/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TCC Friday Night Supper with Vicki Thorn</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 with Vicki Thorn <br><b>When</b>: Friday, November 1st, 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Burton-Conner Porter Room <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">Come join the Tech Catholic Community for our Friday Night Supper with free community dinner and discussion!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This week's talk is given by worldwide speaker Vicki Thorn on the topic of "What You Didn't Learn in Sex Ed"<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Vegetarian options will be provided and everyone is welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">(Those without Burton-Conner Access should go to the front lobby of the dorm -- we'll find you there!)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">PSA Halloween Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: PSA Halloween Party <br><b>When</b>: November 1st (Friday), 8:30 pm-12:30 am <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Student Center (Lobdell Hall) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:persian-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">persian-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Always wanted to be someone or something else? We make your dream come true!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">DJ Arman will play the coolest music all night long<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Light food, refreshments and soft drinks will be provided<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be prizes for the best costumes of the night.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Government Issued IDs are required to buy drinks from the cash bar<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Monthly Community Lunch</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Monthly Community Lunch <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 12pm-1:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 5-134 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bgsa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">bgsa-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">The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) cordially invites the entire MIT Community to our "Monthly Community Lunch".<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Make connections with your fellow MIT students and alumni.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be "FREE" food!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A Professional Chef, Wheeler Del Torro, will present a brief lecture on the food served.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Kopitiam - Singapore Food Bazaar</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Kopitiam - Singapore Food Bazaar <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, 2 November, 12pm-3pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Dormitories - Common Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitsss-com@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitsss-com@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Kopitiam: a traditional class of coffee shops in Singapore selling a variety of good food!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT Singapore Student Society proudly brings "Kopitiam" to MIT, where a variety of local delicacies will be on the menu for order and purchase!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Delicacies include Chilli Crab, Chicken Rice, Laksa, Fried Vermicelli and also local desserts and sweet delights!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is open to all, so bring your friends and family along for a great taste of Singapore!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is a CASH ONLY event.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We hope to bring you the best of Singapore food and see you soon!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Tang Sushi Social</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Tang Sushi Social <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, November 2, 7 pm to 9 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall (W84), 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">Join us to make your own sushi and enjoy them with friends!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All required materials will be provided and no experience needed.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy the beautiful Boston Skyline at night!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please bring our own plates and utensils to help keep TANG greener.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social12"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD <br><b>When</b>: November 4th, 530pm <br><b>Where</b>: The Muddy Charles Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:alisono@mit.edu" target="_blank">alisono@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and ESD for food and drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Event sponsored by the GSC Funding Board<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social13"><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, Nov 5, 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 James Patterson (Comedy Central).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by Peter Martin, featuring Dana Jay Bein, Ben Keefe, Jake McDowell, Will Noonan, Anthony Scibelli.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Snacks and soda provided. Presented by Thirsty Ear Executive Committee. 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="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social14"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event <br><b>When</b>: Nov. 6th, 6:00PM-8:00PM <br><b>Where</b>: E51-395 at MIT (<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E51" target="_blank">http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E51</a>) <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ventureships_executive@mit.edu" target="_blank">ventureships_executive@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 talking to entrepreneurs and venture capitalists?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested in learning how our students helped a start-up raise $200K?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested in learning the criteria for raising money for a start-up?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cg1PYZEVsl8cju1kj3N1KGpvR4-ZT2RSvwljCKtnenc/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cg1PYZEVsl8cju1kj3N1KGpvR4-ZT2RSvwljCKtnenc/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social15"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GA^3 Ice Cream Social Study Break</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 Ice Cream Social Study Break <br><b>When</b>: November 7th, 2:30-3:30PM <br><b>Where</b>: The AeroAstro Grad Lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shall6@mit.edu" target="_blank">shall6@mit.edu</a>, <a href="mailto:dclifton@mit.edu" target="_blank">dclifton@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 a study break with free ice cream and toppings<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social16"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Sangam's Diwali 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 Sangam's Diwali night <br><b>When</b>: Sunday, 10th November, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: Kresge Auditorium <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sangam-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">sangam-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Celebrate Diwali with a cultural show having varied forms of dance, drama and music from the Indian subcontinent (8-10 PM, Kresge)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Performances from prominent MIT groups such as Chamak, Natya, Ohms, Swara and of course, your fellow peers!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">3-course Indian dinner (6-7:30 PM, Lobdell W20-208)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get creative with festivities: Diya (Lamp) decoration, Folk-art greeting card making and more! (7-8 PM, Kresge)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get your tickets now at <a href="http://sangam.mit.edu/events" target="_blank">http://sangam.mit.edu/events</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#141feb53d923c876_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="141feb53d923c876_Social17"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT CSSA 2013 Karaoke 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 CSSA 2013 Karaoke Night <br><b>When</b>: November 11, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown Hulsizer Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:duanhui@mit.edu" target="_blank">duanhui@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 event will be organized mainly for MIT students, which serves to role of CSSA in promoting the MIT community. Everyone can sing a song.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All the people can vote for their favorite through an Internet-based system via Wi-Fi, and the final awards will be given to the top 3 singers.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Last year, we have held the event for 180 people attending as audience, in which most of them were from the entire MIT community, not only Chinese.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">However, only 20% of the singers are from MIT. This year, we plan to minimize the size of the contest to 70, but focus on the MIT community.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Besides, the event this year will be less formal to attract everyone who likes singing, but is not interested in a formal contest.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">Please contact us!</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="100" height="100" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CED3AA.C5A9BE60" alt="http://gsc.mit.edu/uploads/Logos/GSC-Logo-MainSmall-Black.jpg"></span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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