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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="142d683657ea47a3_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="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC1">Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) December Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC2">Academics, Research, and Careers Committee - December Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC3">Grad Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC4">Taste of Greece</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC5">GSC Winter Arts Gala</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC6">Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_GSC7">Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board</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="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional1">Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional2">Opening Up Translational Research: a talk and Q/A (dinner provided)</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional3">Informal Transport: What is it and why should you care?</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional4">MIT Water Summit 2013</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional5">e4Dev IAP Course: Racing Toward Energy Access- Why the Next 2 Billion Users Matter (More than you think)</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional6">Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional7">IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional8">Spring 2014 Course: 15.S67 - Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional9">Small Bytes and APPS</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="#142d683657ea47a3_Extracurricular1">Movie Screening of 'Gaining Ground'</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Extracurricular2">HST Joint Council TGIF</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Extracurricular3">Ice Hockey Clinic</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Family</span> <u></u><u></u></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Family1">Family Day at the List Visual Arts Center</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="#142d683657ea47a3_Social1">MIT-WHOI JP Social Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social2">MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social3">Service of Lessons and Carols</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social4">Tang Hall End of Term Social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social5">December Social Science Happy Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social6">LGBT Grad: Candlepin Bowling</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social7">GCF Christmas Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social8">Knock Down Some Pins Before Finals</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social9">Disney in December: a ballroom social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social10">Ashdown December Brunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_Social11">Swiss Saint Nicholas Celebration</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="142d683657ea47a3_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) December 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) December Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Monday, December 9th, 6 - 7 pm <br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Do you have something to say about student housing? Childcare? Transportation?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to the GSC HCA Meeting to get involved with student-centered issues!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Academics, Research, and Careers Committee - December Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Academics, Research, and Careers Committee - December Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, December 10, 6:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial, 2nd Floor) <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">Get the latest news on the GSC's programs, initiatives, and events to improve graduate academic and career development opportunities at MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn how you can get involved in our IAP and Spring 2014 projects!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be provided. Open to the public.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_GSC3"><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, December 9 @ 7pm <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="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Taste of Greece</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Taste of Greece <br><b>When</b>: 5-7pm, Tues. Dec. 10 <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall (building 50) <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">Learn about the rich culture of Greece.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Feast on authentic Greek foods.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Live Greek music and dancing!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Brought to you in collaboration with the Hellenic Students Association<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Winter Arts Gala</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: GSC Winter Arts Gala <br>
<b>When</b>: Wednesday, Dec 11th, 7.30-10pm <br><b>Where</b>: Copley Society on Newbury St <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arts@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arts@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 GSC and the Grad Arts Forum for our end-of-semester arts gala<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Munch on canapes, sip some Chardonnay, listen to live jazz, and enjoy two floors of fine art by local emerging artists, all FREE!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Space is extremely limited and you must be 21+ to register<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Signup opens Tuesday Dec 3rd at noon: <a href="https://bitly.com/GalaCopleyAnno" target="_blank">https://bitly.com/GalaCopleyAnno</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference! <br><b>When</b>: Application due December 16 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/Empowerment2014Application" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/Empowerment2014Application</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-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">GWAMIT is currently recruiting conference co-chairs, event leads, and committee members for the Spring Empowerment Conference to be held in March<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is a great opportunity to be a part of the 2014 organizing team!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Apply here: <a href="http://bit.ly/Empowerment2014Application" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/Empowerment2014Application</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board <br><b>When</b>: Due Sunday January 5 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/GWAMITExecApplication" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/GWAMITExecApplication</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-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">Interested in being more involved in GWAMIT? Apply now for a GWAMIT Executive Board position for the 2014 term, from January to December 2014!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Before applying, please review the responsibilities and requirements of each Executive Board position on the GWAMIT website <a href="http://gwamit.org" target="_blank">gwamit.org</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Ater submitting your application, please email <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a> to schedule a brief, 1:1 interview with a current Executive Board member<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_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="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Science Policy Initiative 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>: Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Dec. 9th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: 56-167 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spi-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">spi-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come join SPI to discuss current topics at the intersection of science and policy.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free Food & Drinks!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discussion Topic: "Do You Have the Right to Learn Your Own Genetic Information?"<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2013/12/dna-testing-company-wont-offer-health-information-anymore" target="_blank">http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2013/12/dna-testing-company-wont-offer-health-information-anymore</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=1480" target="_blank">http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=1480</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Opening Up Translational Research: a talk and Q/A (dinner provided)</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Opening Up Translational Research: a talk and Q/A (dinner provided) <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, Dec. 11th, 5-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT, E25-117 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:uaem@mit.edu" target="_blank">uaem@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Researchers, funding agencies and industry are pushing to translate biomedical research into clinical applications that benefit patients worldwide.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What are some of the hurdles – scientific, practical, legal, policy – how will these affect you, and how can you participate?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">With Jay Bradner, MD; PI/oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Inst. and the Associate Director of the Broad Inst. Center for the Science of Therapeutics<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">and with Aaron Kesselheim, MD/JD/MPH, an internist at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and researcher at HSPH<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Extensive Q/A. Unable to attend? Please send your questions to <a href="mailto:huaem@hcs.harvard.edu" target="_blank">huaem@hcs.harvard.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:uaem@mit.edu" target="_blank">uaem@mit.edu</a>. We’ll ask for you!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Informal Transport: What is it and why should you care?</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Informal Transport: What is it and why should you care? <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, Dec 11 at 5:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 1-135 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:informal-transport@mit.edu" target="_blank">informal-transport@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 an introductory panel and open discussion on informal transport as we launch a new discussion group at MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We welcome Jinhua Zhao (DUSP), Onesimo Flores (Harvard GSD) and Ryan Johnson (HBS) to share their experiences with informal transport<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about what informal transportation is, what role it plays around the world and what work is being done in the field at MIT and beyond<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP requested to <a href="mailto:%20informal-transport@mit.edu" target="_blank">informal-transport@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Water Summit 2013</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Water Summit 2013 <br><b>When</b>: December 12, 2013 from 8am to 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Whitehead Institute MIT <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mneha@mit.edu" target="_blank">mneha@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dive into the cutting-edge research, debate emerging solutions, and explore the link between water-food-energy-society.Featured Panels:<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Who owns water?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Energy-Water Nexus: The Priority<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Emerging Water Pollutants<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Food-Water Nexus: The Buzz<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">e4Dev IAP Course: Racing Toward Energy Access- Why the Next 2 Billion Users Matter (More than you think)</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: e4Dev IAP Course: Racing Toward Energy Access- Why the Next 2 Billion Users Matter (More than you think) <br><b>When</b>: Jan 7-10 <br><b>Where</b>: E17-128 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:e4Dev-request@mit.edu" target="_blank">e4Dev-request@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Led and facilitated by Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, MIT Energy Initiative Deputy Director Rob Stoner, and a variety of guest speakers<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Involves lectures, case studies, interactive activities, and the development of an energy access project evaluation strategy<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Gain a working knowledge of the current state of energy access (and what it means to provide access)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Understand the connection between energy access and poverty alleviation<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn financing mechanisms and business models for energy projects in the developing<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students <br><b>When</b>: January 13th and January 24th, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Harvard University Campus <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kjmanke@mit.edu" target="_blank">kjmanke@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn how to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The event will feature panels and talks from experts in science writing and communication<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Each participant will produce an orignal piece of science writing and have it reviewed by peers and by one of our experts<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Space is limited; to apply, please visit <a href="http://comscicon.com/apply-attend-january-2014" target="_blank">http://comscicon.com/apply-attend-january-2014</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp</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 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp <br><b>When</b>: January 27 through January 31 <br><b>Where</b>: 56-114 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dillon@mit.edu" target="_blank">dillon@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 science and technology policy? Bootcamp provides a fantastic introduction<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Six classes over four days followed by a faculty panel discussion<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Taught by MIT Washington Office Director William Bonvillian<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">More information: <a href="http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/fs-17-910.html" target="_blank">http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/fs-17-910.html</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spring 2014 Course: 15.S67 - Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Spring 2014 Course: 15.S67 - Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs <br><b>When</b>: Thursdays, 4-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room E62-223 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:drhashmi.mit@gmail.com" target="_blank">drhashmi.mit@gmail.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For students interested in learning about basic medicine, startups in healthcare, and health care systems in general<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pre-registration required. <u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Academic-Professional9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Small Bytes and APPS</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Small Bytes and APPS <br><b>When</b>: February 22, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: Wong Auditorium <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">One Day Crash Course on Personal Branding with Keynote Speaker Ice-T<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT Students are FREE but you must register<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Seating is limit so register today at <a href="http://eepurl.com/Jg_Pz" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/Jg_Pz</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For More Information go to <a href="http://bgsa.scripts.mit.edu/wp/" target="_blank">http://bgsa.scripts.mit.edu/wp/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_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="142d683657ea47a3_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Movie Screening of 'Gaining Ground'</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Movie Screening of 'Gaining Ground' <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday Dec. 11, 6:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: AVT Long Lounge, 7-341 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:andycook@mit.edu" target="_blank">andycook@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A new documentary about community organizing in Roxbury<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Featuring the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Refreshments provided<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discussion to follow<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">HST Joint Council TGIF</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: HST Joint Council TGIF <br><b>When</b>: Friday, Dec 13, 6:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: E25-119 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dmiranda@mit.edu" target="_blank">dmiranda@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 end of classes with HST<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Drinks and snacks available<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have 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="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Ice Hockey Clinic</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Ice Hockey Clinic <br><b>When</b>: Friday 12/13 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink, Z-Center (membership or day pass required) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:club-hockey-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">club-hockey-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For beginner and intermediate hockey players looking to improve their skills and get some extra ice time<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">$20/person (Pre-register with a friend for the same clinic, pay $30 for 2)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching. You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop game situational awareness.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please sign up here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/MIThockeyclinic" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/MIThockeyclinic</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more on Reggie and his coaching staff, check out our website (<a href="http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/coaches.shtml" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/coaches.shtml</a>)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Family<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Family1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Family Day at the List Visual Arts Center</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Family Day at the List Visual Arts Center <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, December 14, 12 to 4 pm <br><b>Where</b>: List Visual Arts Center (E15 Upper Atrium) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cklemens@mit.edu" target="_blank">cklemens@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discover exhibitions at the List through events just for families<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about block printing by creating wintery cards from your own design<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Family-friendly tour of the galleries at 2 pm<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free and open to all, but best for ages 3 and up<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">No registration necessary, just drop in!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT-WHOI JP Social Hour</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT-WHOI JP Social Hour <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, December 10, 4:30PM <br><b>Where</b>: Clark Bldg Student Center, Quisset Campus (WHOI) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:erestes@mit.edu" target="_blank">erestes@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">pizza + people!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">celebrate the end of the semester with Stone L'Oven pizza<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">meet Joint Program students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">forget that it's already dark out with some extra treats<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social2"><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, Dec 10, 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 Rick Canavan (Boston Comedy Festival).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by Sam Ike, featuring Dana Jay Bein, Justin P Drew, Andrew Durso, Andrew Mayer, James Nixon, Sam Jay.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Snacks and soda provided. Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez '38 Humor Fund, and GradRat.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ govt ID & MIT ID required for entry. Please have ID ready to show at the door.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Service of Lessons and Carols</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Service of Lessons and Carols <br><b>When</b>: December 11 at 5:15 PM <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Chapel (W15) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kverhuls@mit.edu" target="_blank">kverhuls@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 Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry hosts its annual service of Lessons and Carols.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The service based on the traditional Anglican service will begin at 5:15 in the Chapel (W15).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will then sing carols from the balcony of Lobby 7 at 6:30 PM.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will finish with a banquet in the large dining room of W11 around 7:15 PM.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us for whatever parts of the evening you can. There is no faith requirement to participate in any LEM event.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Tang Hall End of Term 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 Hall End of Term Social <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 7pm - 9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall 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">Relax and unwind before the finals with Tang Hall's End of Term Social.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hangout and de-stress with fellow graduate students while enjoying a breathtaking view of the Charles river and the Boston skyline.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be snacks, hot drinks and a sumptuous dinner.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will also be two artificial Christmas trees which you can decorate with the decoration materials provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please bring your own plates and utensils for the food and help us go green.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">December Social Science Happy Hour</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: December Social Science Happy Hour <br><b>When</b>: December 13th, 5:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: E18-202 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gea-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gea-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us to discuss social science research.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Socialize over food and beverages.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Meet other social science researchers.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All are welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Co-sponsored by the Graduate Economics Association and the GSC Funding Board<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LGBT Grad: Candlepin Bowling</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: Candlepin Bowling <br><b>When</b>: Friday Dec 13th, 9:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sacco's Bowl Haven <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) December event<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bowling expenses partially subsidized by ASA funding<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP if you plan to attend: <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/saccos_for_the_win" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/saccos_for_the_win</a><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://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="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GCF Christmas Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GCF Christmas Party <br><b>When</b>: Friday, December 13, 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-307 (Student Center) <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">Graduate Christian Fellowship invites you to join in festivities to celebrate the end of classes and remember the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will have Christmas carols, a gift exchange, and plenty of appetizers and desserts.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us in singing and eating! And bring a wrapped gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Co-sponsored by Graduate Christian Fellowship and GSC Funding Board<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Knock Down Some Pins Before Finals</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Knock Down Some Pins Before Finals <br><b>When</b>: December 14, 2014 from 6-8pm <br><b>Where</b>: Kings (50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115) <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">Want to relieve some stress just before finals?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come join BGSA as we go bowling!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please register by December 10th at <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRDdnA4N1AxUGkxZWFpY3lfMUpWdUE6MA" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRDdnA4N1AxUGkxZWFpY3lfMUpWdUE6MA</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Disney in December: 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>: Disney in December: a ballroom social <br><b>When</b>: Dec 14, 2013, 7:30PM - midnight <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial <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">$6 for students; $8 MIT affiliates; $10 for others.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Beginner Rumba Dance Lesson 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 8:00PM<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Our theme is Disney - dress up as your favorite princess, prince, villain, or other character!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Ashdown December Brunch</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Ashdown December Brunch <br><b>When</b>: December 15th, 12pm-2pm <br><b>Where</b>: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ashdown-brunch@mit.edu" target="_blank">ashdown-brunch@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 this coming Sunday to enjoy great food and have a break from studying for finals.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will have pancakes, chocolate croissants, yogurt & granola, sausages, scrambled eggs, muffins, home fries and all kinds of fruits!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">It's important to bring your own plates and utensils. You can help us reduce waste and have extra food if you bring your own plate.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142d683657ea47a3_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142d683657ea47a3_Social11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Swiss Saint Nicholas Celebration</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Swiss Saint Nicholas Celebration <br><b>When</b>: Monday, 16 December, 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Muddy Charles Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ablaesi@mit.edu" target="_blank">ablaesi@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come and celebrate the upcoming holidays over delicious Swiss appetizers and baked goods.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Chat with other peers and learn more about Switzerland and its culture.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We look forward to seeing you soon!<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:image002.jpg@01CEF490.541A97E0" 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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