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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p><b><u><span style="color:red">NOTE:</span></u><span style="color:red"> The <a href="https://gsc.mit.edu:444/funding-app/" target="_blank">application</a> for the Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle is now open for eligible ASA-recognized student groups. Individuals, as well as student groups, seeking funding through the new GSC-PSC Joint Service Fund and/or the new GSC Sustainability Fund should complete the same <a href="https://gsc.mit.edu:444/funding-app/" target="_blank">application</a>. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:%20gsc-treasurer@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-treasurer@mit.edu</a>.</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_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="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC1">Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC-PSC Public Service grants - Application Now Open</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC2">Taste of the Caribbean</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC3">GSC Science Outreach Blog, February meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC4">GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC5">GSC Elections Recruiting Reception</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC6">BGLO's Boston Graduate Mixer Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC7">Grad Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC8">Activities Committee February meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC9">Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC10">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="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional1">This Week: MIT Energy Conference</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional2">Spain@MIT Science Series: Ruben Juanes</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional3">MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional4">How to Launch Your Personal Brand</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional5">Doing Business in the Middle East and Egypt: Q&A Session with Naguib Sawiris</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional6">Asian Career Fair</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional7">MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest</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="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular1">Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular2">Introduction to Web Design using Wordpress Workshop</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular3">Choose to Reuse</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular4">The SciEx Meetup</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular5">Peter Staley: How to Stop A Plague - the Intersection of Science and Activism</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular6">Talk by RA Salvatore at MIT Science Fiction Society Library</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular7">Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy Conference!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular8">MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus sustainability</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular9">Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style Lab</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular10">MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014</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="#1443ff839d8b9036_Family1">Family Week at the List</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="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social1">Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social2">LSC Movie Screening: "Non-Stop"</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social3">Engineering Systems Trivia Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social4">MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social5">Dinner and MFA with LGBT Grad</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social6">GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social7">Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social8">International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students @MIT</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social9">MIT-Harvard Korean Semi-Formal 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social10">Chinese Lantern Festival and Riddle Night</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social11">Venetian Masquerade Ball</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social12">Monthly Community Lunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social13">Tang Hall International Dessert Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_Social14">Harvard-MIT 80's Party</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="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants - Application Now Open</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 Now Open <br><b>When</b>: February 16th - March 2nd <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://gsc.mit.edu:444/funding-app/" target="_blank">Application Link</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">The GSC Funding Board is now accepting applications for student group funding, for the new GSC/PSC Joint Fund for public service, and for the new Sustainability Fund<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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Taste of the Caribbean</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Taste of the Caribbean <br><b>When</b>: 5:30-7pm, Tues. Feb. 18 <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall, Building 50 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@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 performances and games<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Authentic Caribbean food<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Brought to you in collaboration with the MIT Caribbean Club<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Science Outreach Blog, February meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC Science Outreach Blog, February meeting <br><b>When</b>: Tues. Feb 18, 6-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: 50-220 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Do you like explaining science to people?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Do you like writing?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join our science outreach blog!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP here, <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/emit" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/emit</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Contact us if you have any questions!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 20th, 5-6pm <br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office, Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-lasc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-lasc@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 more about the federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments affecting MIT graduate students!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC5"><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 (350 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, 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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">BGLO's Boston Graduate Mixer Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: BGLO's Boston Graduate Mixer Night <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 @ 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: The Liquor Store (25 Boylston Pl, Boston, MA 02116) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@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 a great night at the Liquor Store presented by the Boston Graduate Leadership Organization!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mingle with fellow Graduate Students from Babson, Bentley, BU, Brandeis, Harvard, Hult, MIT, Northeastern, and Tufts!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Must be 21+ and bring government-issued ID and school ID.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">More info at <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/bglomixer" target="_blank">www.tinyurl.com/bglomixer</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC7"><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>: Every Monday at 7pm (Feb. 24 - May 19) <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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Activities Committee February meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Activities Committee February meeting <br><b>When</b>: Tue. Feb 25, 5:30-6:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 50-220 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-ac@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-ac@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Help organize fun events for graduate students!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New members welcome!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food provided<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP here: <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/acfeb" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/acfeb</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer <br><b>When</b>: Application Deadline: March 1st, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-mobile-developer-application/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-mobile-developer-application/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-webmaster@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-webmaster@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 Student Council is seeking to hire a mobile developer for building an app that will provide access to GSC materials.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is a paid position, and it may last to the end of the academic year (or longer, with mutual agreement).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We are looking for building either a native mobile application or a mobile website within an app (using a framework like PhoneGap).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The time requirements for this position are flexible and dependent on work to be done. Compensation: $1,500.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Complete the application: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-mobile-developer-application/" target="_blank">Link</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_GSC10"><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>: Online: <span><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></span> <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 significant impact on our community<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Now accepting nominations for: Graduate Teaching Awards, the Frank E. Perkins Award for Advising, the Edward L. Horton Fellowship Award, and the Irwin Sizer MIT Education Award<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>
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<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="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">This Week: 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>: This Week: 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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Spain@MIT Science Series: Ruben Juanes</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 Science Series: Ruben Juanes <br><b>When</b>: Friday 2/21, 11-12pm <br><b>Where</b>: 3-133 <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">Prof. Ruben Juanes works for the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">He will talk about his research on simultaneous flow of two or more fluids through rocks and other porous materials.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">His research is both experimental and computational, and has application in Carbon Capture and Storage.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Breakfast will be served<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional3"><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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional4"><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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Doing Business in the Middle East and Egypt: Q&A Session with Naguib Sawiris</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Doing Business in the Middle East and Egypt: Q&A Session with Naguib Sawiris <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 6:00pm until 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Wong Auditorium - E51 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mazim@mit.edu" target="_blank">mazim@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">How can businessmen seize the moment and engage in economic ventures in the Middle East and Africa?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">What kind of opportunities are out there for young entrepreneurs and innovators?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What are the low hanging fruits, and what are they expected to encounter?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Engage with Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris to discuss actionable insights and exploring enterprise opportunities in the MENA region.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The talk will have special focus on the economical situation in Egypt<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Asian Career Fair</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Asian Career Fair <br><b>When</b>: March 1st, 9 am <br><b>Where</b>: W20 La Sala <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dguan@mit.edu" target="_blank">dguan@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Asian Employers at MIT! Featuring Golden Garden, Ping An Group, Toshiba, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Baidu, IBM Japan, TCL, etc<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Summer Intern, Entry Level and Experienced Positions!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Register today at <a href="http://asiancareerfair.mit.edu/" target="_blank">http://asiancareerfair.mit.edu/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional7"><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">
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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="1443ff839d8b9036_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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Introduction to Web Design using Wordpress Workshop</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Introduction to Web Design using Wordpress Workshop <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 19th, 7:00 - 9:00 <br><b>Where</b>: E62-250 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:pullyl@mit.edu" target="_blank">pullyl@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 the basics of Wordpress<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Build your own website in 2 hours<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bring your laptops — this session is interactive<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Best suited for people with little or no programming experience<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP: <a href="http://bit.ly/1bSoH8n" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1bSoH8n</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Choose to Reuse</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Choose to Reuse <br>
<b>When</b>: Thursday 2/20 8am-1pm <br><b>Where</b>: Stata TSMC (white lobby), corner of Main and Vassar Streets <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ro_br@mit.edu" target="_blank">ro_br@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 pick up free, gently used items!!!!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bring in clean, reusable things like clothing, dishware, household items, anything you don't need anymore!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM. Pick-up starts at 11:00 AM. Event ends at 1:00 PM.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Everything that remains will be donated or recycled.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sign-up to volunteer: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AieyBFEoP8WBdFB4Wm11dHpGbWlQRG1jUy1INERfSUE#gid=0" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AieyBFEoP8WBdFB4Wm11dHpGbWlQRG1jUy1INERfSUE#gid=0</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular4"><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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Peter Staley: How to Stop A Plague - the Intersection of Science and Activism</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Peter Staley: How to Stop A Plague - the Intersection of Science and Activism <br><b>When</b>: February 20th, 7:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: 4-270 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sbrinton@mit.edu" target="_blank">sbrinton@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Peter is an AIDS and gay rights activist, known for founding the Treatment Action Group (TAG) after his pioneering activism in ACT UP<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">He is also a primary figure in the Oscar-nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Peter will give remarks on the intersection of activism and science in relation to his work on the HIV virus in the 1990’s.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">He will share how the MIT community can serve as the next generation of activists and leaders against this epidemic.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Food provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Talk by RA Salvatore at MIT Science Fiction Society Library</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Talk by RA Salvatore at MIT Science Fiction Society Library <br><b>When</b>: Friday, 21 February at 6:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-473, the MIT Science Fiction Society Library <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitsfs@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitsfs@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RA Salvatore, author of DemonWars and Forgotton Realms and Star Wars Novels<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Talk and book signing at the MIT Science Fiction Society Library<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Visit one of the world's largest science fiction and fantasy collections.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://mitsfs.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://mitsfs.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular7"><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:%20sdave@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">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus sustainability</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus sustainability <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 6:00pm - 9:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: R&D Commons (32-G401) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:generator@mit.edu" target="_blank">generator@mit.edu</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 ideas for improving MIT's campus sustainability?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">At the Generator, you can team up with other students to tackle issues of energy, water, and the environment on campus and in student life<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hear from experts on the MIT faculty, the Office of Sustainability, and MIT Department of Facilities<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Vegetarian dinner, zero waste event!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by the Energy Club, Water Club, and Sustainability Club, MITei, Office of Sustainability, and the Sustainability Initiative at MIT Sloan<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style Lab</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style Lab <br><b>When</b>: June 13 -Aug 16, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: MIT <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:hello@openstylelab.org" target="_blank">hello@openstylelab.org</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested in wearable tech? Create functional clothing for people with disabilities alongside occupational therapy & design students.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">10-week, weekend-only program<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mentorship from clinicians, engineering and design experts/professionals, and entrepreneurs<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Final student design showcase at the Museum of Science, Boston!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Open to all students/recent graduates in design or engineering majors; APPLICATIONS DUE March 1: <a href="http://www.openstylelab.org/apply" target="_blank">www.openstylelab.org/apply</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Global Startup Workshop 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 Global Startup Workshop 2014 <br><b>When</b>: March 24-26, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: Marrakech, Morocco <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:shailesh@mit.edu" target="_blank">shailesh@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Looking for something unique to do over spring break? In Morocco?!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">GSW is MIT's leading student-run global entrepreneurship conference.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mingle with 350+ students and entrepreneurs from around the world!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">3 days of exciting panels, keynote speakers, networking receptions, and a Moroccan gala dinner!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Special attractive reduced registration rate for MIT. Contact <a href="mailto:%20shailesh@mit.edu" target="_blank">shailesh@mit.edu</a> for details.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_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">Family<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Family1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Family Week at the List</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Family Week at the List <br><b>When</b>: Feb 18 through 21, 12 to 4 pm daily <br><b>Where</b>: List Visual Arts Center (E15 Upper Atrium) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cklemens@mit.edu" target="_blank">cklemens@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discover exhibitions at the List through events just for families<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hands-on artmaking activities, exhibition tours, story time, and more<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Find the full schedule <a href="http://listart.mit.edu/calendar/date/February-18-2014" target="_blank">here</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free and open to all<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<div style="border-top:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1>
</div><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social1"><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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LSC Movie Screening: "Non-Stop"</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: "Non-Stop" <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 18 at 8pm <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">A FREE Advance Screening!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Global action star Liam Neeson stars in Non-Stop, a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Engineering Systems Trivia Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Engineering Systems Trivia Night <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, 2/19, 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: The Asgard <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ess-leadership@mit.edu" target="_blank">ess-leadership@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 enjoy an Engineering Systems Trivia Night and meet your ESD peers.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour</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 Social Hour <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, February 20, 4:30-6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Student Center, Clark Building, Quisset Campus, WHOI <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:erestes@whoi.edu" target="_blank">erestes@whoi.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Olympics-themed MIT/WHOI JP Social Hour!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pizza + snacks + beverages+ socialization with fellow students<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Women's medal hockey game on the NEW tv<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Bring your Ocean Sciences poster to show off and get feedback.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Dinner and MFA with LGBT Grad</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Dinner and MFA with LGBT Grad <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, Feb. 20th, 6:30pm dinner, 8:00-9:45 at MFA <br><b>Where</b>: Pho & I for dinner (267 Huntington Ave), then MFA (465 Huntington Ave) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:rainbowofficers@mit.edu" target="_blank">rainbowofficers@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 hang out and meet some new friends at the always-good MFA!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">MFA admission is free with MIT ID.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check for meeting time/place details the week of the event.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will be able to support some of the dinner cost. Please bring some money just in case.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social6"><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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner <br><b>When</b>: February 21st, 2014 at 7:30PM <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific MP Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@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 a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT graduate students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP by sending an email to <a href="mailto:%20oderberg@mit.edu" target="_blank">oderberg@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_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:bd-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">bd-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">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">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="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT-Harvard Korean Semi-Formal 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-Harvard Korean Semi-Formal 2014 <br><b>When</b>: 2/22 Saturday 7PM <br><b>Where</b>: Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kgsa-president@mit.edu" target="_blank">kgsa-president@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 and Harvard Korean Graduate Student Group brings you to the 2nd Annual Social Event!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">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">Open bar, Delicious hor d’oeuvres & dessert, Raffles to lure you, R&B music by Berklee College of Music, And much more!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tickets are limited. Get your tickets NOW: <a href="https://www.wepay.com/events/harvard-mit-semi-formal" target="_blank">Click!</a> <u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Chinese Lantern Festival and Riddle Night</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 and Riddle Night <br><b>When</b>: Feb. 23rd (Sunday), 6-8pm <br><b>Where</b>: Ashdown Hulsizer Room (235 Albany Street, Cambridge, MA) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:binghong@mit.edu" target="_blank">binghong@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Registration link: <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/2014Latern" target="_blank">http://signup.mit.edu/2014Latern</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come and enjoy the Chinese Lantern Festival with us, which marks the last day of the Chinese New Year Celebration!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enjoy free Chinese food and sweet Yuanxiao. Learn paper cutting, calligraphy, and other traditions for celebrating Chinese new year.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Guess riddles (in English and Chinese) as the traditional Chinese literati do, and WIN presents! (Presents are limited, so come early for them!)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">This event is open to all MIT community. This event is sponsored by ARCADE and is held by MIT CSSA.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Venetian Masquerade Ball</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Venetian Masquerade Ball <br><b>When</b>: Friday, February 28th, 9pm - midnight <br><b>Where</b>: R&D Pub - 4th floor Stata Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mitalyboard@mit.edu" target="_blank">mitalyboard@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 MITaly for a yearly Italian tradition!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Italian Carnival Desserts Tasting (9-10pm), Best Mask Contest (10-10:30pm), Dance Floor (10:30-midnight)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free admission! Sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dress code: cocktail attire; masquerade ball mask preferred<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ only event. Valid ID required. Cash bar.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social12"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Monthly Community Lunch</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Monthly Community Lunch <br>
<b>When</b>: Saturday, March 1st 12-1:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 50-105 (Walker Memorial: BSU Lounge) <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">BGSA cordially invites the entire MIT Community to our "Monthly Community Lunch".<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Make connections with your fellow MIT students and alumni.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be "FREE" food!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">RSVP at <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNlUV82b0J6NUVYTWdzTmhoUG1iM0E6MA" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNlUV82b0J6NUVYTWdzTmhoUG1iM0E6MA</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social13"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Tang Hall International Dessert Night</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 International Dessert Night <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, 1 March 2014, 8:30 to 9:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Tang Hall 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">Tang Hall is hosting the International Dessert Night Social for the MIT graduate student community<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">In the true spirit of globalness at MIT, we invite you to come and indulge your taste buds with exotic desserts from around the globe.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is a perfect opportunity to beat the stress of the semester and chill out in the company of 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 and utensils to help us go green<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1443ff839d8b9036_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1443ff839d8b9036_Social14"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Harvard-MIT 80's Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Harvard-MIT 80's Party <br><b>When</b>: Sat. March 1st, 9pm-midnight <br><b>Where</b>: Harvard Dudley House <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gmalecha@cs.harvard.edu" target="_blank">gmalecha@cs.harvard.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Party like it it's 1985!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mingle with our colleagues from across town<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/633037553434988/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/633037553434988/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<a href="mailto:gsc-secretary@mit.edu" target="_blank">Please contact us!</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="100" height="100" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CF2BB7.A4165410" 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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