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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p><b><u><span style="color:red">IMPORTANT:</span></u><span style="color:red"> Today is the Spring 2014 <a href="http://web.mit.edu/registrar/reg/prereg_info_spring.html" target="_blank">Pre-Registration</a> Deadline. Continuing students who have not initiated online pre-registration by 5:00pm today will be assessed a late fee. Pre-Registration for IAP 2014 classes closes at 5:00pm on Friday, January 3rd. </span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="143439bb5912753c_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="#143439bb5912753c_GSC1">Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_GSC2">Dissertation Boot Camp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_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="#143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional1">Off the Charts Seminar Series</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional2">IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional3">3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case Competition</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="#143439bb5912753c_Extracurricular1">Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_Extracurricular2">Winter School 2014</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="#143439bb5912753c_Misc1">SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey</a><u></u><u></u></li>
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</div><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_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="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_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="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_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="#143439bb5912753c_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="143439bb5912753c_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="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional2"><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="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case Competition</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case Competition <br><b>When</b>: Team application deadline: March 31st at 11:59pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Campus <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:Michael.alperin@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">Michael.alperin@sloan.mit.edu</a>, <a href="mailto:juan.trujillo@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">juan.trujillo@sloan.mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Teams of MBA students from top business schools all over the country will come to MIT Sloan to compete and solve a real edTech organization problem.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Prize for first place is $3000+ and this is a great opportunity to network with other networking professionals and like-minded business students.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Team application deadline is March 31st at 11:59pm. To participate please fill out the application form linked below and email it to <a href="mailto:sloan.ed@mit.edu" target="_blank">sloan.ed@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3qCUVVMB1xvOUFJLVphYlhWRzg/edit" target="_blank">Application Link</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by The Sloan Education Club<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</div><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops <br><b>When</b>: Mondays 1/6 - 1/20, 7:30 - 9:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-Sala on 1/6 and 1/13, W20-491 on 1/20 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bdc-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">bdc-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">Beginner lessons in Waltz (1/6), Cha-Cha (1/13), and Hustle (1/20)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Class 7:30-8:30pm, optional practice 8:30-9:00pm<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Attendance restricted to MIT students plus one guest per student<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">FREE for MIT students (with valid ID), $3 for guests<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">No previous experience or partner necessary!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Winter School 2014</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Winter School 2014 <br><b>When</b>: Lectures Tuesday and Thursday (01/07 and 01/09 lectures are required), 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: 34-101 for first 2 lectures (attendance mandatory!) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:bscand@mit.edu" target="_blank">bscand@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Winter School is an annual IAP course presented by the members of MITOC.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Its goal is to teach the skills one needs to enjoy outdoor sports in the winter.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">During the month of January, participants attend lectures every Tuesday and Thursday evening and spend time outdoors during the weekends.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Trips are offered at various levels and include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country/back-country skiing, ice climbing, camping, and more.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by MITOC, LEF, 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="#143439bb5912753c_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</div><p><a name="143439bb5912753c_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@01CF0535.C77DCDF0" 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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