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<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_GSC1">Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_GSC2">Dissertation Boot Camp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_GSC3">Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!</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="#142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional1">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="#142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional2">IAP Course: Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional3">Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67, Spring 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional4">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="#142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular1">TCC Monday Night Discussion</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular2">Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular3">Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT Museum</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular4">Lab Coat video contest</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular5">Journal to the Self: Expressive Writing for Health and Wellbeing</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Misc</span> <u></u><u></u></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Misc1">MedLinks Finals Breakfast</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="#142fbb97f3305b06_Social1">Swiss Saint Nicholas Celebration</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Social2">Bollywood Karaoke Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_Social3">PSA Yalda Night</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div style="border-top:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">GSC<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_GSC1"><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://www.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="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Dissertation Boot Camp</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Dissertation Boot Camp <br><b>When</b>: January 6th-17th, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: -- <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">We are running our Dissertation Bootcamp from Jan 6-17th. This program provides _dedicated writing space_ to give you a quiet, reserved space to write your thesis<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There is a $20 deposit -- refunded entirely if you complete the whole session signed up for<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">For those that also complete the program, each participant will also get an award.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The sign-up form is below. After you sign up, we'll e-mail you with more instructions.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZirBMOCYMsTt1wRWiJBeq_pB_fOXX6yES83hEJNWaU/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZirBMOCYMsTt1wRWiJBeq_pB_fOXX6yES83hEJNWaU/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_GSC3"><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 Jan 6 <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="#142fbb97f3305b06_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="142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional1"><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="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional2"><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="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67 Spring 2014</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67 Spring 2014 <br><b>When</b>: Thursdays every week from 4 pm to 7 pm <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">Preregistration opens after January 2nd 2014<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Are you interested in working in the medical device, biotech/pharma or health care industry?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn from biomedical research, clinical and industry leaders the basic knowledge you will need to succeed.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Academic-Professional4"><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="#142fbb97f3305b06_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="142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TCC Monday Night Discussion</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TCC Monday Night Discussion <br><b>When</b>: Monday, December 16th, 7:00-8:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: W11 Main Dining Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lhp@mit.edu" target="_blank">lhp@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For the last Monday Night of the semester, we'll have Catholic Jeopardy!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All are welcome to learn more about the Catholic faith through a lively trivia game.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction <br><b>When</b>: January 6, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: E23-319 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:boud@med.mit.edu" target="_blank">boud@med.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 program includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, gentle stretching and mindful yoga, group dialogue and daily home assignments. <u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This 10-week program teaches participants how to use their innate resources and abilities to respond more effectively to stress, pain and illness.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Research indicates that mindfulness practices can be highly effective in a wide variety of ways including lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms, greater energy and enthusiasm for life, and improved self-esteem.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come join us to learn how to decrease your stress by applying mindfulness to your everyday life! Led by Ashley Norwood in E23-319<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT Museum</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT Museum <br><b>When</b>: January 11, 2014 - 9am <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum, N-51 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:andhong@mit.edu" target="_blank">andhong@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The MIT Museum is accepting applications for museum volunteers.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Connect your research to the public at the MIT Museum<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Develop and run educational demonstrations for museum visitors.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Apply at <a href="http://bit.ly/museumvol" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/museumvol</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Lab Coat video contest</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Lab Coat video contest <br><b>When</b>: Open for registrations now until January 24th <br><b>Where</b>: Film location of your choosing <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:fabiolah@mit.edu" target="_blank">fabiolah@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">First place wins $1000 and second place wins $500<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Make a video about lab coats and submit it to TechTV<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Rules and parameters for the video are outlined here-- <a href="http://labcoats.mit.edu/contest" target="_blank">http://labcoats.mit.edu/contest</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Video editing software available at <a href="http://oeit.mit.edu/resources/learning-environments/new-media-center" target="_blank">http://oeit.mit.edu/resources/learning-environments/new-media-center</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Contest is open to all of our MIT community<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Extracurricular5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Journal to the Self: Expressive Writing for Health and Wellbeing</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Journal to the Self: Expressive Writing for Health and Wellbeing <br><b>When</b>: February 3, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: E23-501 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:boud@med.mit.edu" target="_blank">boud@med.mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Studies have shown that journal writing has many physical and mental health benefits including: decreased anxiety levels, better immune function, and feelings of greater psychological wellbeing.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Journaling can be used to help us to clarify thoughts, process feelings, reduce stress, solve problem more effectively, explore creativity and to discover the writer within.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">In this experiential workshop, participants will practice a variety of journaling techniques, and learn meditation exercises that can be used as tools to center one's self before writing or anytime, to cultivate a sense of ease.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">No writing experience necessary. Sharing is optional. Led by Lauren Mayhew, Certified Journal Instructor.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Misc<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MedLinks Finals Breakfast</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MedLinks Finals Breakfast <br><b>When</b>: December 16-19th, 8:15am <br><b>Where</b>: W34-Johnson Lobby <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:baker@med.mit.edu" target="_blank">baker@med.mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">MedLinks providing free bagged breakfast for finals.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Stop by for delicious and free brain food!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bagels, fresh fruit, and string cheese bagged and ready to take away.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Starting at 8:15am, while supplies last.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by the Large Event Fund of the ASA and MIT Medical.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_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="142fbb97f3305b06_Social1"><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>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Bollywood Karaoke Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Bollywood Karaoke Night <br><b>When</b>: Friday, December 20, 6 pm onwards <br><b>Where</b>: Twenty Chimneys, Student Center (W20-306) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sangam-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">sangam-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come celebrate the end of semester with peers and friends<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sing your favorite Bollywood numbers<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be free food and soft drinks<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bollywood-karaoke-night-tickets-9779501753" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bollywood-karaoke-night-tickets-9779501753</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check out our Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mitsangam" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mitsangam</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#142fbb97f3305b06_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="142fbb97f3305b06_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">PSA Yalda Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: PSA Yalda Night <br><b>When</b>: Dec 21st (Saturday) at 8:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific 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">Celebrating the longest night of the year! (Winter solstice)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Light supper is served<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pomegranate, watermelon, nuts, cookies and more! (Persians never stop eating)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Poetry reading as well as live music perfomance<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets online at: <a href="http://goo.gl/uZVji4" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/uZVji4</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">Please contact us!</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="100" height="100" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CEFA3D.D9D9ED10" 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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