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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC1">GradRat Valentines Ring Delivery Social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC2">Get Your Tickets: MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men" Style!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC3">GSC Elections Recruiting Reception</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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional1">Get a Student Center Locker!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional2">MIT Water Club Spring Lecture Series</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional3">POSTPONED: 3D seismic interpretation lecture</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional4">MIT Clean Energy Prize Info Session and Mixer</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional5">MIT Sloan Women in Management Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional6">Energy Lecture: Dr. Jonathan Raab</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional7">Spain@MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, CEO of Santander Bank USA</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional8">Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional9">2013-2014 MIT Transportation Showcase</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional10">Invitation to attend the MIT Energy Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional11">Sloan Sports Analytics Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional12">Congressional Visits Day</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional13">Grad Community Fellows - Open Positions</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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular1">Want to do something about climate change?</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular2">MIT Women's Club Water Polo Team</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular3">Spring 2014 MIT Ventureships Program application</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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Family1">Chinese Lantern Festival Handcraft Day</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Family2">Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner</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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Misc1">Apply to Join The Coop's 2014-2015 Board of Directors!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Misc2">Boston Citywide Science Fair Judging</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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social1">Game Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social2">LSC Movie Screening: Monty Python and the Holy Grail</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social3">Mexican Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social4">MIT/WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social5">New Year Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social6">BE-HST TGIF Social</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social7">LSC Movie Screening: Miss Congeniality</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social8">Wine and Chocolate</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social9">MITMASA Chinese New Year Celebration</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social10">SP February Brunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social11">Valentine's day Chocolate making event</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social12">Turkish Cultural Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social13">Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social14">MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social15">Tang Hall Brunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social16">Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social17">MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break</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="143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GradRat Valentines Ring Delivery Social</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GradRat Valentines Ring Delivery Social <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 4, 5-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ring@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ring@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come pick up your GradRat or order one!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be valentine-themed desserts: chocolate fountains, various treats, and wine, beer, and cider (21+)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will also be various goodie giveaways!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men" Style!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men" Style! <br><b>When</b>: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: Buy them online: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-gradgala@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-gradgala@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Grad Gala 2014 will be held on Saturday, April 12th at the Sheraton Boston Hotel (39 Dalton St, Boston)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get your Grad Gala ticket starting Tuesday, February 11th, 7pm - they sell quickly!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">First 200 guests to register are eligible for discounted ticket prices!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">All MIT graduate students and post-docs are welcome and may bring one guest!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Gift vouchers for the first three full tables to register!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/" target="_blank">Check out our website for more details</a>!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Elections Recruiting Reception</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC Elections Recruiting Reception <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 20th, 5:30pm-7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: The Asgard Irish Pub and Restaurant (530 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@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 running for a position on the GSC Executive Committee?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Stop by for a casual information session with the current team.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Although not mandatory, please RSVP to <a href="mailto:gsc-vp@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-vp@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_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="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Get a Student Center Locker!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Get a Student Center Locker! <br><b>When</b>: On-line Application opens on Monday, 2/3 at 9 am <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/cac/locker-rentals" target="_blank">http://studentlife.mit.edu/cac/locker-rentals</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:jbsmith@MIT.EDU" target="_blank">jbsmith@MIT.EDU</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tired of lugging your stuff around? Lockers are available for the Spring semester in the W20 1st Floor and Reading Room.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You must be a current, registered MIT student. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There is a $20 fee.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lockers will be filled on a 1st come, 1st served basis<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more information, <a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/cac/locker-rentals" target="_blank">http://studentlife.mit.edu/cac/locker-rentals</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Water Club Spring Lecture Series</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 Club Spring Lecture Series <br><b>When</b>: Feb 4th, 6-7 pm <br><b>Where</b>: 3-442 <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">Please join us in welcoming Professor Abrahim Shaviv, Head Grand Water Research Institute, Israel<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The title of the talk is: Water scarcity problems in Israel<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Refreshments will be provided<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">POSTPONED: 3D seismic interpretation lecture</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: POSTPONED: 3D seismic interpretation lecture <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, Feb 5th, 12-1pm <br><b>Where</b>: 54-209 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:techgs-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">techgs-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">The speaker has unfortunately had to postpone this lecture. Watch the GSC-anno for an announcement in March of the new date.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Clean Energy Prize Info Session and Mixer</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Clean Energy Prize Info Session and Mixer <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 6th, 6:00-9:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Stata 4th Floor R&D Commons <br><b>Contact</b>: RSVP <a href="http://cep.mit.edu/timeline/application-info-session-and-team-mixer/" target="_blank">here</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 an idea for a clean energy startup but don’t know how to take the next step?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Are you looking for a team to work with on your idea? Or are you already planning to apply for the Clean Energy Prize? Then this event is for you.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get the inside scoop on what the judges for the $225,000 Grand Prize and $25,000 Track Prizes look for.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Meet other clean energy enthusiasts and grow your team.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Don't forget to submit your Clean Energy Prize application by February 13 at <a href="http://cep.mit.edu" target="_blank">cep.mit.edu</a>!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Sloan Women in Management Conference</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Sloan Women in Management Conference <br><b>When</b>: Feb. 8, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:juliayoo@mit.edu" target="_blank">juliayoo@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 2014 SWIM Conference, entitled Challenge Accepted, is about overcoming obstacles; whether you hope to start your own business or join the C-suite.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Speakers include Stephanie Sonnabend (former CEO Sonesta Hotels), Stephanie Fohn (CEO of WhiteHate Security), Martha Samuelson (CEO Analysis Group)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will hear from other leaders across a variety of industries that have achieved success in often arduous environments.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Here is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=579114808831086&id=172466432829261&email=3" target="_blank">last-minute promo to get 15% off</a> - limited quantities, first-come first-serve, so make sure yours now!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Energy Lecture: Dr. Jonathan Raab</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Lecture <br><b>When</b>: Monday, Feb. 10, Noon-1PM <br><b>Where</b>: E19-319 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tcleung@mit.edu" target="_blank">tcleung@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Guest speaker: Dr. Jonathan Raab<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lecture about ongoing stakeholder process in MA about grid modernization in response to diverse challenges ranging from renewables to climate change<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spain@MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, CEO of Santander Bank USA</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Spain@MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, CEO of Santander Bank USA <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday 2/11, 3-4pm <br><b>Where</b>: E62-223 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spaniards-request@mit.edu" target="_blank">spaniards-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">Join us for our next Spain@MIT Industry Series Seminar!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">In this seminar, Roman Blanco will talk about the strategy of Santander Bank to become one of the world leading banks.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">He will also talk about his experience and about how graduate students at MIT could continue their career in companies such as Santander Bank.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday February 11 -- 6 PM (refreshments), 6:30 PM (lecture) <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence - Multipurpose Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-cosi-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-cosi-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The MIT Sidney Pacific / Presidential Fellows Distinguished Lecture Series presents:<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Why Nations Fail<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu, Killian Professor of Economics at MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Info & RSVP (optional for lecture-only, required for dinner lottery): <a href="http://bit.ly/sp-acemoglu" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/sp-acemoglu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2013-2014 MIT Transportation Showcase</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2013-2014 MIT Transportation Showcase <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday February 12, 2014, 6pm-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:transportation.showcase@mit.edu" target="_blank">transportation.showcase@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 to learn about the transportation research carried out at MIT, identify collaboration opportunities, and to meet the MIT Transportation Community<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Keynote Seminar: Jeremy Wertheimer (EECS PhD'96, ITA Software, Google), Transportation for Tomorrow: Challenges and Opportunities<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Transportation Career Fair (Booz Allen Hamilton, Caliper, Steer Davies Gleave, Volpe Center, Cambridge Systematics, etc.)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Research Poster Session<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Visit our website for more information about the event, to send your CV, present your research, or tovolunteer: <a href="http://transportclub.mit.edu/showcase.html" target="_blank">http://transportclub.mit.edu/showcase.html</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Invitation to attend the MIT Energy Conference</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Invitation to attend the MIT Energy Conference <br><b>When</b>: February 21-22, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Campus & Westin Copley Place, Boston <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-mit-energy-conference-tickets-9358037141" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-mit-energy-conference-tickets-9358037141</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">On Friday and Saturday, join us for keynote and panel discussion sessions with distinguished speakers and MIT faculty.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Saturday will conclude with a Showcase featuring leading energy firms, labs, & startups.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Speakers include Daniel Yergin (Pulitzer Prize-winner & Vice-Chairman, IHS-CERA), Ken Salazar (former U.S. Senator & Secretary of the Interior),<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Maria van der Hoeven (IEA Executive Director), Randy Zwirn (Siemens Energy Inc. President & CEO), and more.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The full agenda is available at <a href="http://mitenergyconference.org/" target="_blank">http://mitenergyconference.org/</a>. Follow the conference on Twitter at @MITEnergyConf and with the hashtag #MIT.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Sloan Sports Analytics Conference</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Sloan Sports Analytics Conference <br><b>When</b>: February 28th and March 1st <br><b>Where</b>: Hynes Convention Center - Boston, MA <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:matia@mit.edu" target="_blank">matia@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 8th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference will be held on February 28th and March 1st, 2014 at the Hynes Convention Center<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The SSAC’s goal is to provide a forum to discuss the increasing role of analytics in the sports industry<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT Sloan is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in this arena, and hopes to enrich opportunities for learning about the use of analytics in sports via the 2014 conference.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Panelists this year include Malcolm Gladwell, Nate Silver, Drew Carey, Phil Jackson, Jonathan Kraft and many more!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more information visit <a href="http://www.sloansportsconference.com" target="_blank">www.sloansportsconference.com</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional12"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Congressional Visits Day</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Congressional Visits Day <br><b>When</b>: March 25-26, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: Washington, D.C. <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">MIT Science Policy Initiative (SPI) is sending a group of students to participate in Congressional Visits Day<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Meet with members of Congress to convey the importance of science and technology research funding<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The trip will be paid for by SPI<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more information: <a href="http://www.mitspi.org/#!cvd/c15xq" target="_blank">http://www.mitspi.org/#!cvd/c15xq</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Application Deadline: February 12, 2014<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional13"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Grad Community Fellows - Open Positions</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Grad Community Fellows - Open Positions <br><b>When</b>: As Soon As Possible <br><b>Where</b>: -- <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:icuevas@mit.edu" target="_blank">icuevas@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 Graduate Community Fellows program has two open positions to fill.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested students can obtain further information by clicking on the link below.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/" target="_blank">http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/</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">Extracurricular<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Want to do something about climate change?</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Want to do something about climate change? <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday February 4, 6-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: 13-3038 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:fossilfree@mit.edu" target="_blank">fossilfree@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Our planet is heating up, join the national student movement to divest from fossil fuels with FFMIT<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about how SIMPLE divestment is at <a href="http://www.fossilfreemit.org/introduction/" target="_blank">http://www.fossilfreemit.org/introduction/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Over 500 grads have signed, why haven't you? Tell us why at <a href="mailto:%20fossilfree@mit.edu" target="_blank">fossilfree@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Or sign the petition: <a href="http://www.fossilfreemit.org/the-petition/" target="_blank">http://www.fossilfreemit.org/the-petition/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Women's Club Water Polo Team</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Women's Club Water Polo Team <br><b>When</b>: February 4, 2014, 8:00PM (first practice) <br><b>Where</b>: Zesiger Center Pool <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ceciliav@mit.edu" target="_blank">ceciliav@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 practice Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 PM and Thursday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">All practices are at the Z-Center Pool<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We are undergraduates and grad students with all levels of water polo experience<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spring 2014 MIT Ventureships Program application</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 MIT Ventureships Program application <br><b>When</b>: Before Feb.8 <br><b>Where</b>: All around MIT campus <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tingtaoz@mit.edu" target="_blank">tingtaoz@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT Ventureships Club connects MIT students with MIT start-ups. Students in our 1-semester long program work with CEOs selected from MIT start-ups.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Requires 3~5 hours/week working on the CEO's project.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">An easier way to start your career path as an entrepreneur! --By learning from MIT entrepreneurs.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">MIT students and affiliates only.<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/1XmhJ9nlQ_xdEVxprI6Rq_plRNnyMXM5W8W4azxdkQs4/viewform" target="_blank">Registration link</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="143f78cbb116dd4f_Family1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Chinese Lantern Festival Handcraft Day</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Chinese Lantern Festival Handcraft Day <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 8th, 3-5 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Westgate Basement Lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:westgate-csc@mit.edu" target="_blank">westgate-csc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Would you like to learn how to write a chinese character? Would you like to make your own plate lantern?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us for this fun and family friendly chinese celebration!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Snacks, drinks and materials for crafts will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Family2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, February 8th, 6-7:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Westgate Basement Lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:westgate-pres@mit.edu" target="_blank">westgate-pres@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Happy Chinese New Year! 2014 is the year of the Horse! Come and celebrate with your neiboughood! Chinese cruisine will be provided :)<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">Misc<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Apply to Join The Coop's 2014-2015 Board of Directors!</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 Join The Coop's 2014-2015 Board of Directors! <br><b>When</b>: Accepting Nominations Starting January 29th; Deadline is February 19th <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://www.thecoop.com" target="_blank">www.thecoop.com</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:aepowell@thecoop.com" target="_blank">aepowell@thecoop.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Would you value an opportunity to gain practical business experience while you influence the way the Coop serves students and other members, and receive a stipend, too? <u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Coop is now accepting applications from interested Harvard and MIT undergraduate and graduate degree candidate students to serve during the 2014-2015 academic school year.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Coop Board of Directors meets approximately six times during the school year, and offers exposure to every aspect of business management.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Apply online at <a href="http://www.thecoop.com" target="_blank">www.thecoop.com</a> beginning January 29th.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Boston Citywide Science Fair Judging</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Boston Citywide Science Fair Judging <br><b>When</b>: March 1st, 8am-12pm <br><b>Where</b>: Northeastern University <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:Shannon@sciencefromscientists.org" target="_blank">Shannon@sciencefromscientists.org</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Boston Public Schools Citywide Science Fair will be held on Saturday, March 1st at Northeastern University and we are currently recruiting judges.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bpsscifair2014" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bpsscifair2014</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">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Game Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Game Night <br><b>When</b>: February 3, 2014 from 7pm-8:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105) <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">Wind down after the TBP career fair by enjoying free food, potentially winning awesome raffle prizes, and beating company reps at video games.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Raffle every 15 minutes!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Prizes include tablets (Samsung Tab 3, Nexus 7, IPad), Chromecasts, noise cancelling headphones, Xboxes and other gaming consoles!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food and drinks!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LSC Movie Screening: Monty Python and the Holy Grail</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: LSC Movie Screening: Monty Python and the Holy Grail <br><b>When</b>: February 3 at 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: 26-100 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lsc@mit.edu" target="_blank">lsc@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 Admission, sponsored by the de Florez Fund for Humor!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">From its opening multi-language titles (that sure looks like Swedish) to the closing arrest of the entire Dark Ages cast by modern-day bobbies, Monty<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Python and the Holy Grail helped to define "irreverence" and became an instant cult classic. This time the Pythonites savage the legend of King<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Arthur, juxtaposing some excellently selected exterior locations with an unending stream of anachronistic one-liners, non sequiturs, and slapstick set pieces.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Mexican 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>: Mexican Coffee Hour <br><b>When</b>: 2014/02/05 9:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: SP Multipurpose Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-cultural-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-cultural-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mexican Coffee Hour (by SP Mexican residents)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You are invited to an evening of Mexican fun!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Cultural Coffee Hour brings to you: •taco bar, • chips & salsa, and •flan for dessert.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Play LOTERIA for a chance to win prizes.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Want to help? Please email <a href="mailto:sp-coffeehr-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-coffeehr-chair@mit.edu</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT/WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break</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 Social Hour and Snack Break <br><b>When</b>: February 6th at 4:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: WHOI Clark Student Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:srosenga@mit.edu" target="_blank">srosenga@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join the MIT/WHOI Joint Program for the first social hour of the spring term.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pizza will be served.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Take the opportunity to relax and re-connect with your peers.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">New Year 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>: New Year Coffee Hour <br><b>When</b>: 7 February <a href="tel:2014%205.30-7.30" value="+12014530730" target="_blank">2014 5.30-7.30</a> pm <br><b>Where</b>: 4-237 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:proedreio@mit.edu" target="_blank">proedreio@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 to our annual "New year coffee hour"<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Try our Vassilopita, a traditional Greek new year cake that contains a lucky coin inside it and brings luck to whoever gets it.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will also be food and we will hold our annual elections.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">BE-HST TGIF Social</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: BE-HST TGIF Social <br>
<b>When</b>: Friday, February 7th, 5:30-8:30 <br><b>Where</b>: Flat Top Johnny's near Kendall Square <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:orgadish@mit.edu" target="_blank">orgadish@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food, drinks, and pool at Flat Top Johnny's!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LSC Movie Screening: Miss Congeniality</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: LSC Movie Screening: Miss Congeniality <br><b>When</b>: February 7 & 8, at 7 & 10pm <br><b>Where</b>: 26-100 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:lsc@mit.edu" target="_blank">lsc@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 Admission, sponsored by the de Florez Fund for Humor!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Starring Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt, also featuring Michael Caine, William Shatner, and Candice Bergen.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Wine and Chocolate</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Wine and Chocolate <br><b>When</b>: 02/08/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00PM <br><b>Where</b>: SP Mark Multipurpose Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-social-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-social-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Wine and chocolate accompanied by live music.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MITMASA Chinese New Year Celebration</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MITMASA Chinese New Year Celebration <br><b>When</b>: February 8, 7-10pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-491 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:wychan@mit.edu" target="_blank">wychan@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 in celebrating Chinese New Year with good food and excellent company!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come learn about our unique Malaysian culture or get to know other fellow Malaysians through our games and activities.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Malaysian food and Chinese New Year snacks will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets will be sold in Lobby 10 on Jan 28 and 30, 9-5pm. Limited to 50 people.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check out <a href="http://masamit.scripts.mit.edu/blog/" target="_blank">http://masamit.scripts.mit.edu/blog/</a> for more details.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">SP February Brunch</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: SP February Brunch <br>
<b>When</b>: February 9, 2014 12:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: SP Mark MP Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-brunch-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">It's a new semester - and that means February Brunch!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come eat good food with friends. Bring your own plate to help keep SP green.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Want to help? Prep starts at 8am in the MP Kitchen, come by any time.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Valentine's day Chocolate making event</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Valentine's day Chocolate making event <br><b>When</b>: February 9th 2-6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Edgerton Large lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:eh-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">eh-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">We will be making chocolate truffles from melted chocolate bars shaped into creative forms.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">While waiting for the chocolate to harden, we will also be screening a movie.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Light refreshments will be provided, including a small chocolate fountain!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Main ingredients will be provided: chocolate bars (white, semi-sweet and dark), cream and butter, crushed nuts and cocoa powder.<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://signup.mit.edu/1215177408" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/1215177408</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social12"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Turkish Cultural Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Turkish Cultural Night <br><b>When</b>: 2/9/14, 8PM <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial Bldg <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hbey@mit.edu" target="_blank">hbey@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Turkish Student Association would like to give you a firsthand experience of the Turkish culture. There will be real Turkish food, music, and dancing!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">FREE for MIT students. $10 for others.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP needed for everyone! Please RSVP at <a href="http://goo.gl/IApDSR" target="_blank">goo.gl/IApDSR</a> or find the MIT Turkish Student Association on facebook for more information.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">(Those who need to pay will do so at the door)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social13"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear <br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 10th 7:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:teec-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">teec-officers@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to the Thirsty Ear for Curling Night!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Watch Curling!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about the game from local expert Steve Wetzel (MIT Facilities Coordinator, Course 10)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">10 Wings for $2<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ govt ID required<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social14"><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, Feb 11, 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 Al Park (Boston Comedy Festival).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by John Baglio, featuring Caitlin Durante, Misha Han, Wes Hazard, Tim McIntire, Kevin Seefried, Andrew Turco.<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="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social15"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Tang Hall Brunch</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 Brunch <br>
<b>When</b>: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. <br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall (W84) 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">Enjoy delicious food with a glorious view of the Charles River from the top of one of the tallest buildings on campus!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Greet the new semester with fellow graduate students!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please bring your own plates, utensils and silverware to help keep Tang greener<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social16"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT <br><b>When</b>: 23 February 2014, 4:00-5:15 pm <br><b>Where</b>: E51-325 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:wenghong@mit.edu" target="_blank">wenghong@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 evening of fun informal presentations in the 20 slides, 20 seconds format of Pecha Kucha.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">6 talented speakers from different schools will be sharing their passions, stories and interests with the audience.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mamak-style drinks and snacks will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is free and open to the public. We would love to know in advance if you're coming, so do sign up!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sign up now at: <a href="http://masamit.scripts.mit.edu/blog/events/" target="_blank">http://masamit.scripts.mit.edu/blog/events/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#143f78cbb116dd4f_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="143f78cbb116dd4f_Social17"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break</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 Joint Program Coffee Break <br><b>When</b>: Every Tue/Thurs this academic semester (except holidays) - 10AM <br><b>Where</b>: WHOI Clark Student Center, WHOI Redfield Lab Lobby <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:srosenga@mit.edu" target="_blank">srosenga@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Take a break from classes or research to refresh and meet your colleagues.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">An opportunity to share a poster presentation or give a fellow peer some feedback.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bagels, muffins, coffee, tea and fresh fruit served.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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