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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC1">Get Your Tickets: MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men" Style!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC2">Muddy Charles Pub Board of Directors Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC3">Grad Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC4">February ARC Committee Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC5">Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants - Application to open soon</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC6">GSC Elections Recruiting Reception</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC7">INSTITUTE AWARDS</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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional1">Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional2">Spain@MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, President and CEO of Santander US</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional3">Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional4">Impostor Syndrome Workshop Part II</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional5">The MIT Ventureships Club Kick-off Event</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional6">2013-2014 MIT Transportation Showcase</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional7">IDEAS Global Challenge Spring Generator Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional8">$225,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize Applications Due Thursday!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional9">Invitation to attend the MIT Energy Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional10">MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional11">How to Launch Your Personal Brand</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional12">Sloan Sports Analytics Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional13">MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional14">Congressional Visits Day</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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular1">Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular2">Fossil Free MIT Spring Kickoff Open House</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular3">The SciEx Meetup</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular4">Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy Conference!</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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social1">Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social2">5Point Film Festival</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social3">Valentine's LIDS and INFORMS mixer</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social4">LSC Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou?</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social5">Tang Hall Brunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social6">Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social7">GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social8">International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students @MIT</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social9">Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social10">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="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC1"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Muddy Charles Pub Board of Directors Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Muddy Charles Pub Board of Directors Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 10th, 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Muddy Charles Pub, Walker Memorial <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:MuddyCharlesPub@mit.edu" target="_blank">MuddyCharlesPub@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come and learn the latest news with the Muddy!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Grad Coffee Hour</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Grad Coffee Hour <br>
<b>When</b>: Monday, February 10 @ 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Forbes Cafe (Stata) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-coffeehour@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-coffeehour@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food, coffee, and hot chocolate!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Array of snacks to enjoy!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hang out with old friends or make new ones!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Take a break from research or studying!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">February ARC Committee Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: February ARC Committee Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Feb. 11, 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: 50-220 <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">Interested in Academic and Professional Development at MIT? Drop at ARC's monthly meeting to check out events and opportunities<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Spring Student Night, Faculty Dinner, Legal seminars, advising initiative, travel grants/outreach awards and more!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We are recruiting coordinators and next co-chairs! drop us an email if you are interested!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner provided!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants - Application to open soon</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants - Application to open soon <br><b>When</b>: February 16th, 2013 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/" target="_blank">https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:%20gsc-treasurer@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-treasurer@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Applications to open soon for Funding Board and the new GSC/PSC Joint Fund for public service<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cycle starts on March 14th and ends on June 14th<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The application deadline is March 2nd<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please review the <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/guidelines/" target="_blank">GSC Funding Board Guidelines</a> prior to filling in your application.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC6"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">INSTITUTE AWARDS</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: INSTITUTE AWARDS <br><b>When</b>: Deadline March 14th at 5 PM <br><b>Where</b>: NAN <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">recognize members of the MIT faculty and student body who have had made significant impact on our community<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Graduate Teaching Awards, Frank E. Perkins Award for Advising, Edward L. Horton Award for student group, and Irwin Sizer Award for MIT Education<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">More Details: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submit Nomination at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/inst-awrd-nominations/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/inst-awrd-nominations/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_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="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 10, 5:30–7:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: 56-167 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:spi-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">spi-exec@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come join SPI to discuss current topics at the intersection of science and policy.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free Food & Drinks!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discussion Topic: "What advocacy role (if any) should scientists play?"<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/opinion/sunday/if-you-see-something-say-something.html" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/opinion/sunday/if-you-see-something-say-something.html</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2013/12/agu-talk-on-science-and-advocacy/" target="_blank">http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2013/12/agu-talk-on-science-and-advocacy/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spain@MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, President and CEO of Santander US</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, President and CEO of Santander US <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>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please, RSVP here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sNYAB5srs91UqwYcnakqWRu-WrNJOEzTbNYRhQeCToM/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sNYAB5srs91UqwYcnakqWRu-WrNJOEzTbNYRhQeCToM/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional3"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Impostor Syndrome Workshop Part II</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Impostor Syndrome Workshop Part II <br><b>When</b>: February 11, 2014 - 6:30-8:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: 10-250 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:acperry@mit.edu" target="_blank">acperry@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 Office of Minority Education (OME) is hosting Dr. Valerie Young once again<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come hear Part Two of the Impostor Syndrome<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Portions of Port One will be discussed so don’t worry if you missed Part One<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is open to the entire MIT community.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">The MIT Ventureships Club Kick-off Event</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: The MIT Ventureships Club Kick-off Event <br><b>When</b>: 12:00-13:00 Feb.12th <br><b>Where</b>: W20-306 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ventureships_executive@mit.edu" target="_blank">ventureships_executive@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 Lunch provided. Limited spots. RSVP to get one.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">4 start-ups will pitch.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sign up with the link below<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/1W6Q2sh95fu8unp358WImz_cijiv-2RvEdeH96_J9BvY/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W6Q2sh95fu8unp358WImz_cijiv-2RvEdeH96_J9BvY/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional6"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">IDEAS Global Challenge Spring Generator Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: IDEAS Global Challenge Spring Generator Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Feb 13th @ 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: La Sala de Puerto Rico, W20-202 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:globalchallenge@mit.edu" target="_blank">globalchallenge@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Working on a project to help underserved communities? Need funding? Want to recruit new members for your IDEAS team? Want to get involved?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come get tips from past winners of the IDEAS Global Challenge and hear what current social impact projects teams are getting started on.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is also a chance to pitch your idea and recruit teammates or pitch your skills to get hired onto a team.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">With the FINAL chance to enter the competition coming up on Feb 25, here's your chance to share your idea & meet potential teammates.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP at <a href="http://bit.ly/UPOCTN" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/UPOCTN</a>, where you can also sign up for a 60-second pitch opportunity!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">$225,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize Applications Due Thursday!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: $225,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize Applications Due Thursday! <br><b>When</b>: February 13, 2014, 11:59 PM <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://cep.mit.edu" target="_blank">cep.mit.edu</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cleanenergyprize@mit.edu" target="_blank">cleanenergyprize@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Applications for the MIT Clean Energy Prize (CEP)’s more than $300,000 in prize money are due February 13.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submissions include a pitch deck and executive summary, and no full business plan is required.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">This year’s Grand Prize winning team will win $225,000.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Winners in three tracks—Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure & Resources—will win $25,000 each.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Visit <a href="http://cep.mit.edu" target="_blank">cep.mit.edu</a> to learn more!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional9"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014</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 Tech Conference 2014 <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, 22nd Feb, 8:30am - 4:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Media Lab <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:nakul@mit.edu" target="_blank">nakul@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This conference will be centered around the theme of technologies that are disrupting life.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Keynotes by founders of startups in Quantum Computing, that build flying cars and develop gamification platforms<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Panels with startups that are disrupting life in Education, Wearable Devices, Markets and Communities<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Website: <a href="http://disruptinglife.mitsloantech.com/" target="_blank">http://disruptinglife.mitsloantech.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">How to Launch Your Personal Brand</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: How to Launch Your Personal Brand <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, Februrary 22, 2014 9am-6pm <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">Learn how to launch your personal brand in terms of entrepreneurship and start-ups.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will have a host of speakers who are CEOs and consultants. In addition, our keynote speaker will be Ice-T.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We recently released more tickets to accommodate more guest. Get your Free MIT tickets today before we sell out again.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Obtain your ticket at <a href="http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=298&cid=35&p=1" target="_blank">http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=298&cid=35&p=1</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://web.mit.edu/bgsa" target="_blank">mit.edu/bgsa</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional12"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional13"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest <br><b>When</b>: March 14th - 16th <br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center & MIT Media Lab <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ippolita@mit.edu" target="_blank">ippolita@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 Kauffman Foundation in collaboration with MIT H@cking Medicine will be kicking off THE Hackathon of all hackathons in healthcare this March!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is ppen to students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and healthcare professionals<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Focused on pioneering healthcare’s greatest innovations, we will be partnering with industry’s leading organizations to accelerate breakthrough ideas<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The event will have varied tracks (diabetes, Hospital IT, telehealth, resource-constrained setting) focused around healthcare’s toughest pain points<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Find out more details and the application here: <a href="http://grandhackfest.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://grandhackfest.wordpress.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional14"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_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="1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops <br><b>When</b>: Sundays 2:30-5pm and Mondays 7:30-8:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sala, Student Center (location sometimes changes, check website below for updates) <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 ballroom dance lessons, no previous experience or partner necessary<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Jive (7:30-8:30pm) on Mondays 2/10 through 2/24<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">American Waltz (2:30-3:3pm) and American Tango (4-5pm) on Sundays 2/16 through 3/2<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)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check website for full Spring schedule and details: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/workshops.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/workshops.html</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Fossil Free MIT Spring Kickoff Open House</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Fossil Free MIT Spring Kickoff Open House <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 11, 6-8pm (stop by any time) <br><b>Where</b>: 10-105 (Bush Room) <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">If you've been wanting to get plugged into the climate movement at MIT but haven't known where to start, this is your chance!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us any time between 6pm and 8pm, grab some free food and drinks, and find out more about Fossil Free MIT's fossil fuel divestment campaign.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">FFMIT members will be on hand to talk about the group, explain how you can get involved, and listen to your ideas.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We're excited to meet you and to start working together again this semester, so do stop by!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">If you can't come but still want to get involved, you can sign our petition at <a href="http://fossilfreemit.org" target="_blank">fossilfreemit.org</a> or email <a href="mailto:fossilfree@mit.edu" target="_blank">fossilfree@mit.edu</a> for more information.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">The SciEx Meetup</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: The SciEx Meetup <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 20, 6-8 pm <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Museum <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sciex@mit.edu" target="_blank">sciex@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Team up with fellow students from colleges and universities around Boston to enter MIT's cool science video competition (<a href="http://sciex.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://sciex.mit.edu</a>).<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Meet and network with students from art, music, and film schools!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food and drinks! Video tutorial!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Apart from amazing cash prizes, the best videos will be showcased at the Cambridge Science Festival!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please RSVP (and stay tuned for announcements) on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1420979798142112" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1420979798142112</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Volunteer with high school students at 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>: Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy Conference! <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, Feb 22, 9am-4pm (1-2 hour slots) <br><b>Where</b>: Westin Copley Hotel, Boston Back Bay <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sdave@mit.edu" target="_blank">sdave@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 looking for dynamic volunteers to help run activities designed to teach high school students about energy.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Volunteers can choose what time of the day they wish to participate and have a choice of various roles; contact <a href="mailto:sdave@mit.edu" target="_blank">sdave@mit.edu</a> for more information.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">If you are at all interested in education or teaching, this is a great low-time-commitment opportunity!<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">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social1"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">5Point Film Festival</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: 5Point Film Festival <br>
<b>When</b>: February 11 at 7:30pm <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">This special event is sponsored by the MIT Outing Club and hosted by LSC!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets are $5 with an MIT ID if purchased online, or $10 for the general public and at the door. Online tickets can be purchased through the MITOC page.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Valentine's LIDS and INFORMS mixer</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 LIDS and INFORMS mixer <br><b>When</b>: Thursday Feb 13 @1pm <br><b>Where</b>: LIDS lounge (Stata 6th floor) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:informs-officer@mit.edu" target="_blank">informs-officer@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 ORC and LIDS get together to celebrate Valentine's day!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us around cupcakes, hot chocolate and coffee!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LSC Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou?</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: O Brother, Where Art Thou? <br><b>When</b>: February 14 & 15 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 and popcorn, 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">The writing, directing, and producing team of Joel Coen and Ethan Coen created this picaresque comedy (inspired in part by Homer's The Odyssey) set in the Deep South during the Depression.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Starring George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson, John Turturro, John Goodman, and more!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social5"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Flight 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>: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 18th, 7:30pm <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 out to the Thirsty Ear for this month's flight night<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Theme: Sochi Olympics<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">4 Beers with Paired Snacks for $11<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ govt issued ID required<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night <br><b>When</b>: Friday, 02/21, 6:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Seaman's Lounge <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:zipeng@mit.edu" target="_blank">zipeng@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Cultural Dinner/Potluck<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Savor cuisines from many cultures around the world<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hang out with students from different backgrounds<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students @MIT</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students @MIT <br><b>When</b>: Feb 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Mezzanine Lounge at Student Center (W20) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:azubair@mit.edu" target="_blank">azubair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Celebrates the International Mother laguage day with diverse cultural activities<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mother_Language_Day" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mother_Language_Day</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Performers are welcome to promote the linguistic diversity in MIT<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Delicious Bangladeshi food will be served<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social9"><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="#1441b066f40ebdcb_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1441b066f40ebdcb_Social10"><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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<a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">Please contact us!</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="100" height="100" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CF2614.7E26D7F0" 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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