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<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_GSC1">Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_GSC2">Dissertation Boot Camp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_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="#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional1">Off the Charts Seminar Series</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional2">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="#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional3">IAP Course: Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional4">IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional5">Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67, Spring 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional6">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="#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular1">Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular2">Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT Museum</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular3">Lab Coat video contest</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular4">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="#1432071a9fcd3021_Misc1">SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey</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="1432071a9fcd3021_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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_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="#1432071a9fcd3021_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="1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Off the Charts Seminar Series</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Off the Charts Seminar Series <br><b>When</b>: January 6, 15, & 23 <br><b>Where</b>: Clark Bldg, Quissett Campus, Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:OffTheCharts@mit.edu" target="_blank">OffTheCharts@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New seminar series - learn about diverse career paths & cool science.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Focus on oceanography & Earth science.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Relaxed setting w/ informal Q & A too. Dinner Provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more info or transportation options, email us.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Supported by a Graduate Student Life Grant.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional2"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional3"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional4"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional5"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional6"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_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="1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular1"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular2"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular3"><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="#1432071a9fcd3021_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular4"><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="1432071a9fcd3021_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey <br><b>When</b>: Mondays and Wednesdays of IAP at 7:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-027 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:seek-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">seek-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"><a href="http://seek.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://seek.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Includes dinner and informal conversation with similarly curious people<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Explore faith in Jesus and connection with God<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For those new to faith or anyone looking for a fresh start with faith<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A practical and experiential approach to connection with God<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@01CEFFD8.35C27BC0" 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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