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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_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="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC1">GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Monthly meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC2">Grad Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC3">Activities Committee February meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC4">GSC Executive Committee Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC5">Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC6">Institute Awards</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC7">Call for Applications: GSC outreach grant</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_GSC8">GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair, starting immediately</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="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional1">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="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional2">IDEAS Global Challenge Deadline - Last Chance to Enter!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional3">MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus sustainability</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional4">MIT Water Night: Call for Abstracts and Posters</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional5">Asian Career Fair</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional6">Communicating Science Workshop 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional7">Guest lecture on electric power systems</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional8">TPSS iAmbassador</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional9">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="#1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular1">Dinner: Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular2">Ice Hockey Clinic</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular3">Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style Lab</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular4">MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666">Misc</span> <u></u><u></u></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Misc1">Discussion by Local Hunger Relief Organization, Food for Free</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Misc2">XL Dissent: Student Organized Action in Washington DC</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Misc3">Instagram Contest for Student Loan Art Program participants</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="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social1">Israeli Pub Night!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social2">PSA Winter Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social3">CAST Spring Dragon Festival Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social4">LSC Movie: Gravity</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social5">Venetian Masquerade Ball</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social6">Monthly Community Lunch</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social7">Tang Hall International Dessert Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social8">Harvard-MIT 80's Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social9">Oscars Viewing Party</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social10">YouTube Night!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social11">Lunch With Canadian Faculty</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_Social12">GCF Veritas Dinner</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="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) 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>: GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Monthly meeting <br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 24, 5:45pm-6:45pm <br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-hca@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 something to say about student housing? Childcare? Transportation?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come to the GSC HCA Meeting to get involved with student-centered issues!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We'll be discussing the housing taskforce report, Sommerville Shuttle, and more!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC2"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC3"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC Executive 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>: GSC Executive Committee Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 26, 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-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">Receive updates on current GSC business, as well as, upcoming programs and initiatives.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn more about how you can get involved with the GSC.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be provided.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC5"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC6"><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>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">call for application: GSC outreach grant</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Call for Applications: GSC outreach grant <br><b>When</b>: Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis <br><b>Where</b>: -- <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arc-outreach@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc-outreach@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Get out of your own lab/office and create event on to develop academic and professional skills!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Up to $500 per event, no deadline! We offer grant on rolling base, you get it as long as you have a good idea!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">more information at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/outreach/" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/outreach/</a> or email <a href="mailto:%20gsc-arc-outreach@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arc-outreach@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_GSC8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair, starting immediately.</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair, starting immediately. <br><b>When</b>: As Soon As Possible <br><b>Where</b>: -- <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:katiasht@mit.edu" target="_blank">katiasht@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 is a volunteer leadership position which will last until the end of Spring 2015.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Chair will lead the Committee in the efforts of marketing the graduate ring, will interface with numerous MIT departments and groups,<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">and will manage the group's budget. Please see our web site at <a href="http://gradrat.mit.edu" target="_blank">gradrat.mit.edu</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Interested people should contact Katia Shtyrkova at <a href="mailto:katiasht@mit.edu" target="_blank">katiasht@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_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="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional1"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">IDEAS Global Challenge Deadline - Last Chance to Enter!</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 Deadline - Last Chance to Enter! <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 25th @ 11:59pm <br><b>Where</b>: Online Submissions <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 an innovative project that makes a positive change in the world? Enter it into the IDEAS Global Challenge for a chance to win up to $10k.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Start a team and submit an initial Scope Statement to be considered for the final round of proposals.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Feb 25 is the final opportunity to enter this year's competition & request a development grant!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Teams must be led by a full-time MIT student and must demonstrate that MIT students have made a significant contribution to the innovation<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Enter online. Details at <a href="http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter" target="_blank">http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional3><font_size="><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 - 9:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: R&D Common (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">Get access to faculty and staff mentorship, facilities data and resources, and funding opportunities<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner from Basil Tree, 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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Water Night: Call for Abstracts and Posters</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Water Night: Call for Abstracts and Posters <br><b>When</b>: Abstracts Due: Fri., 2/28; Event: Thursday, March 20th, 2014, 5:00 - 8:00 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Walker Memorial, MIT Building 50 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:himanig@mit.edu" target="_blank">himanig@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">CALL FOR POSTERS - The 2nd Annual MIT Water Night. The MIT Water Club invites all MIT affiliates to present their research posters at Water Night 2014<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, February 28th 2014. Submit Abstracts at: <a href="http://bit.ly/1jnQHTh" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1jnQHTh</a>. Abstracts must be limited to 150 words.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This flagship showcase aims to provide a platform for individuals and research groups at MIT to present their latest research in water-related fields.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">It will also be a perfect opportunity to network with water researchers and professionals around hors-d'oeuvres and refreshments.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional5"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Communicating Science 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>: Communicating Science Workshop 2014 <br><b>When</b>: Applications Due: March 1st; Workshop: June 12th - June 14th, 2014 (all day) <br><b>Where</b>: Microsoft NERD center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kjmanke@mit.edu" target="_blank">kjmanke@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">ComSciCon brings together graduate students from around the country who are passionate about science communication.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn how to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences through expert panels, workshops, and discussions.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Each participant will produce an orignal piece of science writing and have it reviewed by their peers and by a science communication expert.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The application deadline is March 1, 2014.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">To learn more and apply, please visit <a href="http://comscicon.com/apply-attend-summer-2014" target="_blank">http://comscicon.com/apply-attend-summer-2014</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Guest lecture on electric power systems</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Guest lecture on electric power systems <br><b>When</b>: March 3, 2014, Noon-1PM <br><b>Where</b>: E19-439 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tcleung@mit.edu" target="_blank">tcleung@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Guest Speaker: Dr. Erik Delarue<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Title: "Modeling electricity generation systems: on integration of renewables and CO2 abatement"<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">TPSS iAmbassador</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: TPSS iAmbassador <br><b>When</b>: March 7, 2014 1:30pm-2:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: E40-380 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tpss@mit.edu" target="_blank">tpss@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join the Technology Policy Students Society for a lunchtime presentation on Cuba.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Hosted by TPSS and generously funded by the GSC Funding Board.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Academic-Professional9"><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="1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Dinner: Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Dinner: Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans <br><b>When</b>: Monday, February 24th at 6:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: 46-3015 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:markita@mit.edu" target="_blank">markita@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 meet SACNAS members for an informal and fun dinner<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn about the SACNAS national conference in Los Angeles this year, and how you can attend!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Delicious Latin American dinner provided!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Ice Hockey Clinic</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Ice Hockey Clinic <br><b>When</b>: Friday 02-28 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink, Z-Center (membership or day pass required) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:club-hockey-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">club-hockey-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">For beginner and intermediate hockey players looking to improve their skills and get some extra ice time<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">$20/person (Pre-register with a friend for the same clinic, pay $30 for 2)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching. You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop game situational awareness.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please sign up here (<a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/MIThockeyClinic" target="_blank">http://www.tinyurl.com/MIThockeyClinic</a>)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more on Reggie and his coaching staff, check out our website (<a href="http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/coaches.shtml" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/coaches.shtml</a>)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular3"><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>: Applications Due: March 1st; 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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Extracurricular4"><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">
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Misc<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Discussion by Local Hunger Relief Organization, Food for Free</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Discussion by Local Hunger Relief Organization, Food for Free <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday 2/25 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: 5-134 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:esokol@mit.edu" target="_blank">esokol@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discussion about local hunger issues and what you can do<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Presented by the executive director of Food for Free Ethan Sokol<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">XL Dissent: Student Organized Action in Washington DC</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: XL Dissent: Student Organized Action in Washington DC <br><b>When</b>: March 1-2 <br><b>Where</b>: Washington, DC <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:romo@mit.edu" target="_blank">romo@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There is an urgency for action to stop climate change, and students around the country are organizing to tell Obama to take a stand on climate justice<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The infrastructure we're building right now, like the KXL pipeline, is determining the fate of our planet.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We refuse to sit back while our elected officials lock us into a dismal future so we're locking ourselves to the whitehouse to send a symbolic message<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">800+ students, 300+ planned arrests from over 75 schools around the nation, be a part of this monumental event<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Check out <a href="http://www.xldissent.org" target="_blank">www.xldissent.org</a> for more information and contact the MIT campus point person, Becky at <a href="mailto:%20romo@mit.edu" target="_blank">romo@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Misc3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Instagram Contest for Student Loan Art Program participants</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Instagram Contest for Student Loan Art Program participants <br><b>When</b>: Deadline: March 7 @ 5 pm <br><b>Where</b>: List Visual Arts Center and Instagram <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">Announcing the List's first Instagram contest!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Did you borrow artwork through Student Loan Art Program this year? We want to see where you've put it!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Snap a photo of your borrowed artwork and share it on Instagram. Tell us what the artwork has meant to you this year.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Tag your photo with #mitlist and follow us <a href="http://twitter.com/MITListArts" target="_blank">@MITListArts</a> to participate.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The winner will get their FIRST CHOICE ARTWORK in next year's lottery!!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</div><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Israeli Pub Night!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Israeli Pub Night! <br>
<b>When</b>: 2/24/2014 7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: 50, Muddy Charles Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mlrein@mit.edu" target="_blank">mlrein@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'll be holding our seasonal Israeli Pub night on Mon Feb 24th 7:30PM at the Muddy Charles Pub (Building 50).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We'll bring lots of food and you can also buy cheap drinks at the bar.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">As always, expect a good company and feel free to bring your friends.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please remember to bring a government issued ID.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">PSA Winter Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: PSA Winter Party <br><b>When</b>: Feb 27th (Thursday), 8:30 pm-12:30 am <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Student Center (Lobdell Hall) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:persian-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">persian-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">Want to be in a warm place, dancing with friends and finding new friends, to enjoy the delicious foods and to drink?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Light food, refreshments and soft drinks will be provided by PSA<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">There will be a cash bar (government issued ID is required)<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Our party coincides with one of the Persian festivals, Sepandārmazgān, that will be the theme<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">CAST Spring Dragon Festival Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: CAST Spring Dragon Festival Party <br><b>When</b>: Friday, February 28, 2014 7:00pm–10:00pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-401 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cast-board@mit.edu" target="_blank">cast-board@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 second day in the second month of China lunar calendar is the Spring Dragon Festival.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">To pray for rains as well as keep the insects away, people eat flour-made food (noodles, dumplings and pancakes) and fry the beans.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">In this event, we will order special Chinese food for Spring Dragon Festival.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">LSC Movie: Gravity</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: Gravity <br>
<b>When</b>: Feb 28 & March 1, 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">Gravity stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Sandra Bullock), and Best Director (Alfonso Cuarón)!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://lsc.mit.edu/schedule/2014.2q/desc-gravity.shtml" target="_blank">http://lsc.mit.edu/schedule/2014.2q/desc-gravity.shtml</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social5"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social6"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social7"><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="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social8"><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>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Oscars Viewing Party</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Oscars Viewing Party <br><b>When</b>: 03/02/2014 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM <br><b>Where</b>: SP Mark MP Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sp-social-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">sp-social-chair@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come enjoy free food and watch the Oscars!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pick your favourites and participate in Oscars bingo for a chance to win prizes!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">YouTube Night!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: YouTube Night! <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 4, 8pm <br><b>Where</b>: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35) <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">Request videos and vote on the queue using your smart phone, tablet, or laptop. Submitters of top videos in each VJ-announced category win prizes!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free snacks and soft drink. Bar and Kitchen open as usual at 7:30pm. Kitchen open until 11pm.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council. Hosted by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have govt & MIT ID ready to show at door.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Thirsty Ear is MIT’s on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at grad student prices. <a href="http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social11"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Lunch With Canadian Faculty</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Lunch With Canadian Faculty <br><b>When</b>: March 5th, 12pm to 1pm <br><b>Where</b>: Student Center <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:canadian-owners@mit.edu" target="_blank">canadian-owners@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 the MIT Canadian Club as it hosts a lunch with Canadian MIT Faculty. Faculty include Lydia Bourouiba, Vivienne Sze, and Deb Roy.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lunch will be provided. The lunch will be held on Wednesday March 5th from 12pm - 1 pm.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please sign up here: <a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=406508185" target="_blank">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=406508185</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#1446484ffc9b6043_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="1446484ffc9b6043_Social12"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GCF Veritas Dinner</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GCF Veritas Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Friday, March 7, 6-7:30 pm <br><b>Where</b>: W20-307 (Student Center) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:mit-gcf-info@mit.edu" target="_blank">mit-gcf-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">Graduate Christian Fellowship invites you to come enjoy a light dinner and friendly discussion about entrepreneurship and faith.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">After dinner we will head to the annual Veritas Forum together!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Co-sponsored by MIT-GCF and GSC Funding Board<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@01CF314B.70EB97F0" 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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