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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC1">2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC2">Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application now open</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC3">Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC4">'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC5">The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC6">GradRat taking ring orders in Sloan</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC7">The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet seeks your input on the selection of MIT's new Chancellor</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC8">Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC9">The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social</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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional1">Global Sustainability Working Group (GSWG)</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional2">Call for Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional3">Talk by Lyor Cohen, previously of Def Jam and Warner Music, on his new Google-backed venture</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional4">Egypt: the change to be through Science and Education</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional5">TECH SHOW TIME</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional6">MIT $100K Accelerate Application - Now OPEN</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional7">IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed Leadership Workshop</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional8">The Business of Robotics, 1-day IAP Intensive Workshop (15.S62)</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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular1">Choose to Reuse</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular2">TPSS Japanese Culture Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular3">Chasing Ice: Free film screening + ice cream</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular4">MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of student work</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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Misc1">MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Misc2">Help build the largest Rube Goldberg machine in Boston!</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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social1">Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear: Midwest</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social2">Engineering Systems Bowling</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social3">TCC Friday Night Supper: Rethinking Poverty</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social4">Game/Social Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social5">MInuTe to Win It</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social6">NFL Sunday at the Thirsty Ear: Patriots vs Broncos</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social7">MEGA Muddy Monday with MechE and Econ Grad Students</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social8">HATS: a ballroom social</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="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip <br><b>When</b>: Jan 10-13, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: Jay Peak Ski Resort, Vermont <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-skitrip-org@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-skitrip-org@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Only a limited number of tickets left!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Ticket exchange and group sign-up will be available next week.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">3 days of skiing, snowboarding, a GradRat Water Park Party, brewery tours, ice skating and more!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Open to all MIT graduate students, post-docs and their guests.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check our website: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/skitrip" target="_blank">gsc.mit.edu/skitrip</a> for more information!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application now open</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle Application <br><b>When</b>: Open Now <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/" target="_blank">https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-treasurer@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-treasurer@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Applications for the Spring/IAP Round I Funding Board Cycle are now open<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cycle starts on Dec 31st and ends on Mar 14th<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The application deadline is Dec 1st (11:59pm)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Late applications will not be accepted. Please see <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/guidelines/" target="_blank">GSC Funding Board Guidelines</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please submit any pending reimbursement requests to SAFO, and post-event reports to <a href="mailto:gsc-treasurer@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-treasurer@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony <br><b>When</b>: Monday, November 18th, 5pm <br><b>Where</b>: Building 10 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:rjtyler@mit.edu" target="_blank">rjtyler@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 honors its armed service members with the naming of the Memorial Lobby in Building 10.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">A reception will follow.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All are invited.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia <br><b>When</b>: 11/18/2013, Monday 5:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 1-190 <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">Something we'd better know before graduation: besides publication and research, what else do we need after getting in academia?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Speakers who are specialist in education policy research<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Real experience from the speakers. How to defeat other excellent candidates<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Q&A sessions<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, November 19, 5-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ring@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come pick up your GradRat or order one!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Thanksgiving-themed snacks, desserts and drinks (21+) will be provided<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will be giving out raffle tickets for $50 off your GradRat purchase (10 winners)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GradRat taking ring orders in Sloan</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GradRat taking ring orders in Sloan <br><b>When</b>: November 19-21, Tues-Thurs, 11:30am -4:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sloan (E62) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ring@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The GradRat will be taking ring orders at Sloan<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Stop by to just see the rings or find out your size!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will be giving out raffle tickets for $50 off your GradRat purchase (10 winners)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet seeks your input on the selection of MIT's new Chancellor</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet seeks your input on the selection of MIT's new Chancellor <br><b>When</b>: Submit by Friday, November 22 <br><b>Where</b>: Fill out anonymous feedback form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cfFiw04Tr_B_dOWuSsF9JatOtuKNUGdZf9cUz0Aox6A/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> or contact us through the email below. <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:chancellor-search@mit.edu" target="_blank">chancellor-search@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 Chancellor is MIT's senior administrator concerned with student education, life, and well-being.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Chancellor and Provost are MIT’s two most senior academic officers.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Chancellor oversees the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education (ODGE), the Dean for Undergraduate Education, and the Dean for Student Life.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet was appointed by the President to identify qualities and characteristics students seek in the next Chancellor.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We seek your input! Get in touch with us directly, or submit anonymous feedback through the web form.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC8"><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, November 25th, 5:30pm - 6:30 pm [NOTE: NEW DATE/TIME!] <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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC9"><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>: Monday, November 25 @ 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 research or studying!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_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="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Global Sustainability Working Group (GSWG)</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Global Sustainability Working Group (GSWG) <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, November 19th, 6:00-7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 9-450B <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lindashi@mit.edu" target="_blank">lindashi@mit.edu</a>, <a href="mailto:mnyhan@mit.edu" target="_blank">mnyhan@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cristián Navas (MIT DUSP) will present his research on sustainable transport.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Scott Liang, TJ McCourt and Benjamin Scheerbarth (Harvard's GSD) will discuss what really makes for a smart city.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be served. Please RSVP by Monday November 18th to Linda or Marguerite.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Call for Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care Conference</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 Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care Conference <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, Nov. 20th <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/yKYVI2" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/yKYVI2</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kamyu@mit.edu" target="_blank">kamyu@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Call for posters and table presentation projects addressing state-of-the-art<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">processes, organizational transitions, analytics, and technology innovation within health and healthcare industries.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Conference to be held December 3rd and 4th<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Talk by Lyor Cohen, previously of Def Jam and Warner Music, on his new Google-backed venture</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Talk by Lyor Cohen, previously of Def Jam and Warner Music, on his new Google-backed venture <br><b>When</b>: 4:30PM, Thursday November 21, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center, Room D463 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:c_chia@mit.edu" target="_blank">c_chia@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lyor Cohen will be introducing 300, his new Google-backed record label at the cross section of media and technology<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The event is held in conjunction with Berklee College of Music<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/lyorcohen" target="_blank">bit.ly/lyorcohen</a><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></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Egypt: the change to be through Science and Education</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Egypt: the change to be through Science and Education <br><b>When</b>: Friday, November 22, 2013. 6:00pm until 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 32-123 <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">Featuring Dr. Essam Heggy, NASA Research Scientist in Planetary & Earth Sciences & the Egyptian President Advisor for Scientific Affairs.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A short lecture followed by a Q & A session.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Without science & education the path toward democracy, freedom and economical prosperity is a bloody road with a dead-end.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The lecture will discuss the role of science and education in the current phase as a motor to change Egypt toward a civil and knowledge based society<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/164235903783321/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/164235903783321/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TECH SHOW TIME</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TECH SHOW TIME <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, Nov 23, 2PM-4PM <br><b>Where</b>: 143 Albany St., Edgerton large lounge <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">Archeology Diary II<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">An archeologist in Harvard share his experience about iron foundries exploration<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discussion will be lead after the talk<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Snacks and beverage will be provided<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT $100K Accelerate Application - Now OPEN</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 Accelerate Application - Now OPEN <br><b>When</b>: Deadline November 25, 2013 at 11:59pm <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://mit100kaccelerate2013.istart.org" target="_blank">http://mit100kaccelerate2013.istart.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">Apply by November 25 for an opportunity to win $14,000 of prize money.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Semifinalist teams will benefit from the network, coaching, designated mentors and $1,000 to demonstrate their business idea.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You'll get to a chance to demo your idea in front of 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">Spend IAP accelerating your idea!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed 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>: IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed Leadership Workshop <br><b>When</b>: Any one of three sessions: Jan 7-9, Jan 14-16, Jan 21-23 <br><b>Where</b>: e62-233 <br><b>Contact</b>: Express interest and learn more at <a href="http://goo.gl/Owuvhq%20" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/Owuvhq</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested developing your leadership capabilities through group dicussions, exercises and reflection?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to the same course offered to senior executives through Sloan executive education!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Open to graduate students from all MIT departments.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">8:30am to 6:30pm on Days 1 & 2; 8:30am to 3:30pm on Day 3.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">The Business of Robotics, 1-day IAP Intensive Workshop (15.S62)</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: The Business of Robotics, 1-day IAP Intensive Workshop (15.S62) <br><b>When</b>: January 13, 8:30am - 5:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: e62-233 <br><b>Contact</b>: Express interest and learn more at: <a href="http://goo.gl/1UIFhX" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/1UIFhX</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested in separating hype from opportunity in robotics?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to this 1-day intensive workshop!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Featuring a panel of experts from industry, mature robotics companies, startups, accelerators and more.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enrollment limited to 105.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_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="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Choose to Reuse</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Choose to Reuse <br><b>When</b>: Thursday 11/21 8am-1pm <br><b>Where</b>: Stata TSMC (white lobby), corner of Main and Vassar Streets <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ro_br@mit.edu" target="_blank">ro_br@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 pick up free, gently used clothing!!!!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bring in clean, reusable things like clothing, dishware, household items, anything you don't need anymore!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM. Pick-up starts at 11:00 AM. Event ends at 1:00 PM.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Everything that remains will be donated or recycled.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TPSS Japanese Culture Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TPSS Japanese Culture Night <br><b>When</b>: November 21st, 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Warehouse, Colbert Room <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">Please join the Technology Policy Students Society for an evening of Japanese culture<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about the social, cultural and political aspects of Japan and sample authentic Japanese food<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by TPSS and sponsored by ARCADE<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Chasing Ice: Free film screening + ice cream</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Chasing Ice: Free film screening + ice cream <br><b>When</b>: Friday, November 22, 4-6pm <br><b>Where</b>: 35-225 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:fossilfree@mit.edu" target="_blank">fossilfree@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 Fossil Free MIT for a free screening of the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice (2012) with free ice cream!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Chasing Ice is the story of National Geographic photographer James Balog's mission to gather undeniable evidence of climate change.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Witness dramatic, never-before-seen time-lapse footage of the world’s glaciers as they disintegrate over the course of several years.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free and open to the public. Free ice cream (dairy and vegan options available) will be served at 4pm, and the film will start at 4:15pm.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">After the film, stick around to talk with members of Fossil Free MIT about their work to help MIT stop climate change. More info at FossilFreeMIT.org<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of student work</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of student work <br><b>When</b>: Opens late spring 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:riskin@mit.edu" target="_blank">riskin@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 new, annual MIT Museum Summer Exhibition of Student Work<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Designs, models, test pieces, prototypes, artworks, etc.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submission deadline: Dec. 2, 2013<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submission form and details: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/museum/summer" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/museum/summer</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_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="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party <br><b>When</b>: November 22nd, 6:00p–9:00p <br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton Lounge (NW 10) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cast-board@mit.edu" target="_blank">cast-board@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">As most international students can not reunion with their families during Thanksgiving holiday. MIT-CAST plans to organize a party for them.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Students will have a lot of fun from board games, and talking to old and new friends.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food including turkey and drinks will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The event is open to all MIT community.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Help build the largest Rube Goldberg machine in Boston!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Help build the largest Rube Goldberg machine in Boston! <br><b>When</b>: Friday, Nov 29. 1-4pm <br><b>Where</b>: Rockwell Cage <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">Get a team together to build a link in the MIT Museum's Chain Reaction!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join 20+ teams and over 1500 spectators in this hands-on building event<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Currently looking for builder teams and volunteers for the event<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For More Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/FAT2013" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/FAT2013</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_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="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear: Midwest</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear: Midwest <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, Nov 19th, 7:30pm <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: The Midwest<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will serve 4 beers brewed in the Midwest 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="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Engineering Systems Bowling</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Engineering Systems Bowling <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday November 20, 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sacco's (45 Day Street, Somerville, MA, 02144) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ess-request@mit.edu" target="_blank">ess-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">Want to learn about Engineering Systems and meet Engineering Systems students?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to this social event organized by all ESD programs to play bowling, meet people, and...<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn more about the critical socio-technical problems that we try to solve with our research!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TCC Friday Night Supper: Rethinking Poverty</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: Rethinking Poverty <br><b>When</b>: November 22nd, 7:00 PM <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">Why is half the planet still stuck in poverty? How can we stop this? What if our charity is not helping but instead hurting the poor?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us on Friday for our weekly Friday Night Supper, featuring Michael Miller of PovertyCure on Rethinking Poverty.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be provided (with vegetarian options) and all are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">(For those without Burton-Conner Access, meet us in the lobby and we can check you in!)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Game/Social Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Game/Social Night <br><b>When</b>: Nov 22th (Friday) at 9:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Eastgate Lounge <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">Take a break from the hard work, have some fun and meet new people!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Playing various card games, Mafia and whatever else you want to bring over<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We serve Ash Restesh, a delicious Persian appetizer, along with Snacks and soft drinks<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">$5 each for MIT affiliates ( up to three guests)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MInuTe to Win It</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: MInuTe to Win It <br>
<b>When</b>: Saturday, November 23 from 8 to 9:30 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">Based on the hit NBC game show, we present an MIT edition of Minute to Win It!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Compete in fun games, each of which lasts only 60 seconds and uses only household items.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come in teams of four, or form new teams at the event! You got a minute to win it!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">NFL Sunday at the Thirsty Ear: Patriots vs Broncos</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: NFL Sunday at the Thirsty Ear: Patriots vs Broncos <br><b>When</b>: Sunday, November 24th, 8pm-12:30am <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 NFL Sunday<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ ID and MIT affiliaiton required<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MEGA Muddy Monday with MechE and Econ Grad Students</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 with MechE and Econ Grad Students <br><b>When</b>: 11/25 530pm <br><b>Where</b>: 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 associations of MechE and Econ for food, drinks and good company at the pub<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Funded by a GSC grant<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">HATS: a ballroom social</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: HATS: a ballroom social <br>
<b>When</b>: Nov 30, 2013, 7:30 - midnight <br><b>Where</b>: Sala de Puerto Rico (W20) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitbdt-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitbdt-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets: $6 for students; $8 MIT affiliate; $10 for others.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free quickstep lesson with admission, starting at 7:30PM!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Social dancing begins at 8PM<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1426bdc660f9a3c2_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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