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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p><b><u><span style="color:red">IMPORTANT:</span></u><span style="color:red"> Support Academic Freedom at MIT! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yQX3a3UWPQATVlojJjKUfIjGrLOwELtTwbJemou8Gu8/viewform" target="_blank">Add your name</a> to letters from MIT faculty and students urging the Attorney General of New Jersey to drop a subpoena against four MIT undergraduates. Deadline: Tuesday, March 18th, 11:59pm.</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p><b><u><span style="color:red">ALSO:</span></u><span style="color:red"> The GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee will host an Open House to solicit feedback on the Fossil Fuels Divestment Resolution. The event will take place on Thursday, March 20th, 5:30-7:30pm, in Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial, 2nd Floor). For more information, contact <a href="mailto:%20gsc-lasc@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-lasc@mit.edu</a>.</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="144d062cd9780d28_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="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC1">GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Monthly meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC2">Grad Coffee Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC3">ASA Elections & General Body Meeting</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC4">GSC LASC Open House on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Resolution</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC4">Third Thursdays at the List Visual Arts Center</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC6">Institute Awards -- DEADLINE EXTENDED!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC7">Submit an article for next issue of "The Graduate" - earn $100</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC8">Blog about science on eMIT!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_GSC9">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="#144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional1">Transforming Waste: From Vision to Reality</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional2">2014 MIT Water Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional3">Monthly Green Movie Night: A Screening of "Fuel"</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional4">Transportation Camp New England</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional5">MIT Clean Energy Prize Announces Semi-Finalists</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional6">Hiring: Internal MIT arts job for grad student</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="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular1">Exploring Reality from a Baha'i Perspective: The Purpose of Physical Reality</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular2">General Interest Meeting for organizers for the MIT Maker Faire</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular3">Travel to LA with SACNAS!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular4">Choose to Reuse</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular5">New! PKG Award for Graduate Students</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular6">Salsa, Merengue, and Viennese Waltz Workshops</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular7">Calling all comedians, storytellers, and improvisers!</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular8">This Spring... get out and ROW with the MIT Rowing Club!</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular9">Science Comedy Night</a><u></u><u></u></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular10">Nominate a Leader for a Student Leader Award!</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="#144d062cd9780d28_Misc1">Authentic Movement Wellness Class</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Misc2">Mass CPR 2014</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Misc3">Volunteer for "Ask a Scientist!"</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="#144d062cd9780d28_Social1">MIT Snowriders Quarterly Eat 'n' Greet</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Social2">MIT/WHOI JP Social Hour</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Social3">Time for Turkish Tea</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Social4">Interdepartmental Mixer between AeroAstro and EECS</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Social5">Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner</a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_Social6">Norouz Celebration</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="144d062cd9780d28_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, March 17, 6:00pm-7:00pm <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></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_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>: Today & 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="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">ASA Elections & General Body Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: ASA Elections & General Body Meeting <br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 34-101 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:asa-elect@mit.edu" target="_blank">asa-elect@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 a leadership opportunity or a chance to become more involved in MIT life?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Run for an ASA position at the upcoming GBM on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30pm in room 34-101, or email to learn more about it.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The ASA is an awesome group of committed students who govern all 480+ groups on campus and advocate on behalf of student groups!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We allocate resources, including space and bulletin boards!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Any member of any ASA student group (see the list at <a href="https://asa.mit.edu/groups/" target="_blank">https://asa.mit.edu/groups/</a>) is eligible to run for any office.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">GSC LASC Open House on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Resolution</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: GSC LASC Open House on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Resolution <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 20, 2014, 5:30-7:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 50-220 <br><b>Contact</b>: Arolyn Conwill, <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">Open house hosted by the Legislative Action Subcommittee.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The purpose of this listening group is to solicit feedback on the language of the Divestment Resolution.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Third Thursdays at the List Visual Arts Center</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Third Thursdays at the List Visual Arts Center <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 20, 6-8pm <br><b>Where</b>: List Center (E15) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-arts@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-arts@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mingle with fellow graduate students at the List while exploring contemporary art<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">FREE guided tours of 3 current exhibitions<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">FREE pizza, beer and wine<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://listart.mit.edu" target="_blank">http://listart.mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Institute Awards -- DEADLINE EXTENDED!</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 -- DEADLINE EXTENDED! <br><b>When</b>: New Deadline: March 21st at 5 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Online: <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> <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="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Submit an article for next issue of "<i>The Graduate</i>" - earn $100</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Submit an article for next issue of "<i>The Graduate</i>" - earn $100 <br><b>When</b>: Submission Deadline: Friday, April 11th, 5pm <br><b>Where</b>: -- <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsn-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsn-editor@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 now seeking article submissions from students for the upcoming "Health & Wellness" issue of The Graduate. Give us your best advice and personal stories about maintaining your physical and mental health in the midst of the stresses of academic life.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We are also interested in profile articles on graduate student groups.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">If your article is selected for publication, you will receive a $100 Amazon.com Giftcard.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Send article submissions to <a href="mailto:%20gsn-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsn-editor@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Blog about science on eMIT!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Blog about science on eMIT! <br><b>When</b>: --- <br><b>Where</b>: --- <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-emit@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-emit@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 to write about science?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Submit to eMIT, the GSC's new science outreach blog!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You can re-post an article from your own blog. Or a published article, if the publisher agrees.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">eMIT will be launched on April 7. Submit early for a featured spot!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Send article submissions to <a href="mailto:%20emit-editor@mit.edu" target="_blank">emit-editor@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_GSC9"><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="#144d062cd9780d28_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="144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Transforming Waste: From Vision to Reality</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Transforming Waste: From Vision to Reality <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 18th, 5:30-7:00 pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 9-450B <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cdsmith@mit.edu" target="_blank">cdsmith@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 Global Sustainability Working Group presents: "Transforming Waste: From Vision to Reality"<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Featuring talks by Kevin Kung (Biological Engineering, MIT) on launching a waste-to-energy startup, <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">and Caroline Howe (DUSP, MIT) on pursuing a zero-waste vision in India.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Dinner will be served.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join our mailing list: <a href="http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/cis_gswg" target="_blank">http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/cis_gswg</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">2014 MIT Water Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: 2014 MIT Water Night <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 20, 5-8pm <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial (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">Join MIT Water Night, an annual research event that connects members of MIT community and beyond who work on water-related issues.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Over 40 members and industries will be presenting their research at this event, join us to see the leading topics in the water field.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Click here to register: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/p33odhn" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/p33odhn</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free admission to the community. Light refreshments and alcohol will be served, and 21+ Govt ID required for alcohol consumption.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Monthly Green Movie Night: A Screening of "Fuel"</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Monthly Green Movie Night: A Screening of "Fuel" <br><b>When</b>: Thursday, March 27th, 7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific Seminar Room <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:nschnepf@MIT.EDU" target="_blank">nschnepf@MIT.EDU</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join us for the first monthly green movie event!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Environmentally-friendly food will be served at 7pm and the movie will start at 7:15pm.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The series is starting this month with the film 'Fuel', a movie that "shows us the way out of the mess we're in by explaining how to replace every drop of<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">oil we now use, while creating green jobs and keeping our money here at home".<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Fossil Free MIT will join in to explain their petition for MIT to divest from fossil during the film.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Transportation Camp New England</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Transportation Camp New England <br><b>When</b>: April 5, 2014, 9AM to 5PM <br><b>Where</b>: Stata Center (Opening Session in 32-123) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:t-club@mit.edu" target="_blank">t-club@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Join the MIT Transportation Club and transport professionals from around New England for Transportation Camp New England!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is not a traditional conference, it’s an unconference! The organizers don't plan sessions ahead of time. Instead, you plan and lead the sessions!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Share ideas for sessions on our Ideas Site (<a href="http://ideas.transportationcamp.org" target="_blank">ideas.transportationcamp.org</a>) and follow us on Twitter @TranspoCampNE for updates.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Registration is required to attend ($10 for students). Visit <a href="http://www.transportationcamp.org" target="_blank">www.transportationcamp.org</a> for details and registration info and like us on Facebook.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Sponsored by Cambridge Systematics, Caliper, Control Group, Conveyal, Ecolane, NEITE, and Zipcar! We look forward to a great day of unconferencing!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Clean Energy Prize Announces Semi-Finalists</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Clean Energy Prize Announces Semi-Finalists <br><b>When</b>: Finals and Grand Prize Showcase April 28 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://cep.mit.edu/structure/2014-semi-finalists/" target="_blank">http://cep.mit.edu/structure/2014-semi-finalists/</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:cleanenergyprize@mit.edu" target="_blank">cleanenergyprize@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Over 60 teams from 24 universities across the US expressed interest in this year's Clean Energy Prize, and 21 were invited to enter the Semi-Finals.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">These teams have been paired with mentors, and over the next month and a half they will prepare for the Finals.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Finals take place on April 27 and 28, where they will compete for the $225,000 Grand Prize and three $25,000 Track Prizes.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">They will be coming from 12 different universities ranging from UC Berkeley and Arizona State University to, of course, MIT.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn more about the teams and the prize at <a href="http://cep.mit.edu/structure/2014-semi-finalists/" target="_blank">http://cep.mit.edu/structure/2014-semi-finalists/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Academic-Professional6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Hiring: Internal MIT arts job for grad student</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Hiring: Internal MIT arts job for grad student <br><b>When</b>: ASAP <br><b>Where</b>: MIT Campus <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sammagee@mit.edu" target="_blank">sammagee@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Part-time Arts position in the Office of the Arts<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Manage the Wiesner Gallery and assist with the Student Art Association<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Preferably a Grad student who will be here for a while<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">15 / hr, 4-8 hours per week, mostly remote<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Contact: <a href="mailto:%20sammagee@mit.edu" target="_blank">sammagee@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<div style="border-top:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:dashed #666666 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Extracurricular<u></u><u></u></span></h1>
</div><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Exploring Reality from a Baha'i Perspective: The Purpose of Physical Reality</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Exploring Reality from a Baha'i Perspective: The Purpose of Physical Reality <br><b>When</b>: Monday, March 17, 6 PM <br><b>Where</b>: W20-303 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:dsgray@gmail.com" target="_blank">dsgray@gmail.com</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Discussion based on quotations from historic thinkers and passages from the Baha'i Writings<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Organized by the MIT Baha'i Association<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Part of an ongoing series every two weeks through May<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://cambridgebahai.us/content/students" target="_blank">http://cambridgebahai.us/content/students</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">General Interest Meeting for organizers for the MIT Maker Faire</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: General Interest Meeting for organizers for the MIT Maker Faire <br><b>When</b>: Monday, 17 March, 7-9pm <br><b>Where</b>: Room 3-370 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:wemake@mit.edu" target="_blank">wemake@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 need YOUR help to host the first ever MIT Maker Faire!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Around the country, Maker Faires are increasingly popular events where people and communities get together to celebrate learning via making.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Engineering. Arts. Sciences. Engagement, education, and inspiration. All are crucial elements of a Maker Faire.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come learn about plans so far, and how you can contribute.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Be a part of making this pivotal event happen for the first time ever at MIT!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Travel to LA with SACNAS!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Travel to LA with SACNAS! <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 18th at 6pm <br><b>Where</b>: Bldg 46, Rm 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">Travel with us to LA in September for our annual conference!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">This workshop will show you how to submit a strong research abstract<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We'll help you put together a travel award application<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Present your research, meet new people, network!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free Machu Picchu Dinner!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular4"><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 3/20 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="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">New! PKG Award for Graduate Students</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: New! PKG Award for Graduate Students <br><b>When</b>: Nominate by March 21 <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://awards.mit.edu/node/1" target="_blank">http://awards.mit.edu/node/1</a> <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:psc@mit.edu" target="_blank">psc@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New PKG Award for Graduate Student Public Service<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Celebrate your fellow graduate students who do great things for people beyond MIT.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Nominate by March 21 (new deadline)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Questions? Contact Sally at <a href="mailto:psc@mit.edu" target="_blank">psc@mit.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">More info about the PKG Graduate Student Award here: <a href="http://awards.mit.edu/gray" target="_blank">http://awards.mit.edu/gray</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Salsa, Merengue, and Viennese Waltz Workshops</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Salsa, Merengue, and Viennese Waltz Workshops <br><b>When</b>: Sundays 2:30-5pm and Mondays 7:30-8:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Sala or Lobdell, 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">Salsa (2:30-3:30pm) and Merengue (4-5pm) on Sundays 3/23 through 4/6<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">American Viennese Waltz (7:30-8:30pm) on Mondays 3/24 through 4/7<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="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular7"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Calling all comedians, storytellers, and improvisers!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Calling all comedians, storytellers, and improvisers! <br><b>When</b>: submit online by March 31, 12 PM <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jB0j3TC4VM7DmlrK6HHxetKY-UD3ouEM61beWbLMzjw/viewform" target="_blank">Registration Form</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:scihumor@mit.edu" target="_blank">scihumor@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Have you worked in a lab or research environment, and come face to face with the laughable madness that lurks at the heart of the scientific method?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is an on-campus comedy show centered on funny and absurd stories from MIT researchers of all disciplines: Come share your experiences!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The focus is on the MIT community, so while comedic performance experience is a plus, we are also looking for novices and amateurs of all sorts.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Comedy show will be in April. Please fill out the form and we will contact you regarding the next steps in getting the show together!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jB0j3TC4VM7DmlrK6HHxetKY-UD3ouEM61beWbLMzjw/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jB0j3TC4VM7DmlrK6HHxetKY-UD3ouEM61beWbLMzjw/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular8"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">This Spring... get out and ROW with the MIT Rowing Club!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: This Spring... get out and ROW with the MIT Rowing Club! <br><b>When</b>: Season starts on April 1st. Practice M-F 6-8am: Choose your days! <br><b>Where</b>: On the Charles River <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:row@mit.edu" target="_blank">row@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Spring is coming: get out and row with a great team, on a great river!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We are open to all MIT community members, and all levels.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">New to rowing? Join us for the summer and fall programs for complete beginners.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Coxswains are highly encouraged to join! We offer full coach-supervised training for novice coxes throughout the year.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Find out more at <a href="http://rowingclub.mit.edu" target="_blank">rowingclub.mit.edu</a> and get on our (low volume) mailing list at <a href="http://goo.gl/gBPDl4" target="_blank">goo.gl/gBPDl4</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular9"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Science Comedy Night</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Science Comedy Night <br><b>When</b>: Event: April 22 (apply by April 1) <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jB0j3TC4VM7DmlrK6HHxetKY-UD3ouEM61beWbLMzjw/viewform" target="_blank">Apply Here</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:scihumor@mit.edu" target="_blank">scihumor@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Calling all comedians, storytellers, and improvisers!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Have you worked in a lab or research environment, and come face to face with the laughable madness that lurks at the heart of the scientific method?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">This is an on-campus comedy show centered on funny and absurd stories from MIT researchers of all disciplines: Come share your experiences!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The focus is on the MIT community, so while comedic performance experience is a plus, we are also looking for novices and amateurs of all sorts.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Comedy show will be April 22. Please fill out the form and we will contact you regarding the next steps in getting the show together!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Extracurricular10"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Nominate a Leader for a Student Leader Award!</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Nominate a Leader for a Student Leader Award! <br><b>When</b>: April 18, 2014 at 5pm <br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/sla/nominate-individual" target="_blank">http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/sla/nominate-individual</a> <br>
<b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:ahamlett@mit.edu" target="_blank">ahamlett@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Nominate a student leader or student group for a Student Leader Award!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">These awards are intended to recognize and honor accomplishments and hard work while paying tribute to efforts developing community.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/sla/nominate-individual" target="_blank">http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/sla/nominate-individual</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">Misc<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Misc1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Authentic Movement Wellness Class</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Authentic Movement Wellness Class <br><b>When</b>: Fridays from March 21-June 6, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: E23-297 <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:boud@med.mit.edu" target="_blank">boud@med.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 class is a time in your week to slow down and listen to what your body has to say. Inspired by Carl Jung's practice of Active Imagination,<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Authentic Movement uses movement as a medium to discover and express your whole self. The practice takes place in a safe, non-judgmental space,<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You will learn to listen deeply to your body's wisdom, develop compassion for yourself and others, gain personal insights<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">You will access your potential for creativitiy and mindfulness.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Misc2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Mass CPR 2014</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Mass CPR 2014 <br>
<b>When</b>: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 @ 6-10pm <br><b>Where</b>: La Sala de Puerto Rico @ Stratton Student Center 2nd Floor <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:masscpr14@mit.edu" target="_blank">masscpr14@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 get CPR certified with MIT EMS!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Learn how to help a victim of cardiac arrest!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free for MIT Undergrads and only $5 for everyone else!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Upon completion you will receive an official AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">For more info and to register go to <a href="http://ems.mit.edu/heartsafe/" target="_blank">http://ems.mit.edu/heartsafe/</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Misc3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Volunteer for "Ask a Scientist!"</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Volunteer for "Ask a Scientist!" <br><b>When</b>: Saturday, April 19, 12-2 PM or 2-4 PM <br><b>Where</b>: Cambridge Public Library <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:drolnick@mit.edu" target="_blank">drolnick@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Are you passionate about science?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Do you like teaching or explaining things?<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Volunteer with the "Ask a Scientist!" team at the Cambridge Science Festival.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Together, we'll try to answer kids' questions!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Register at: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/askascientist2014" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/askascientist2014</a><u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in"><span style="color:#666666">Social<u></u><u></u></span></h1></div><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Social1"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT Snowriders Quarterly Eat 'n' Greet</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: MIT Snowriders Quarterly Eat 'n' Greet <br><b>When</b>: Tuesday March 18th 5-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Muddy Charles Pub <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sr-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">sr-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">Free food and good vibes served up at the Muddy!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Be sure to bring valid state 21+ ID<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come hang out with your friendly neighborhood MIT Snowriders<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Come learn more about getting involved and discuss plans for next season<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Brought to you by MIT Snowriders and GSC<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Social2"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">MIT/WHOI JP 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 JP Social Hour <br>
<b>When</b>: Thursday March 20, 4:30-5:30pm <br><b>Where</b>: Clark Student Center, Quisset Campus <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:erestes@mit.edu" target="_blank">erestes@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Pizza and beer with your Joint Program Peers!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">A perfect way celebrate the vernal equinox<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Social3"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Time for Turkish Tea</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Time for Turkish Tea <br><b>When</b>: 3/20/2014 5-7pm <br><b>Where</b>: Bush Room (10-105) <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:tsa-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">tsa-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">Enjoy ruby red tea which is produced in the eastern Black Sea coast of Turkey!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">We will also serve traditional Turkish bagel (simit)!<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Social4"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Interdepartmental Mixer between AeroAstro and EECS</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br>
<b>What</b>: Interdepartmental Mixer between AeroAstro and EECS <br><b>When</b>: March 20th, 2014 <br><b>Where</b>: Building 50 - Muddy Charles <br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:sschrein@mit.edu" target="_blank">sschrein@mit.edu</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Mixer between EECS and AeroAstro<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Trivia competition with prizes!<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Socialize with other graduate students in AeroAstro or EECS<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Free food and beverages<u></u><u></u></span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><a href="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Social5"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Graduate 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>: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <br><b>When</b>: Friday, March 21st from 7:30PM-10:00PM <br><b>Where</b>: Sidney-Pacific Multipurpose 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="#144d062cd9780d28_TOP">(back to index)</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><a name="144d062cd9780d28_Social6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333">Norouz Celebration</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#993333"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#666666"><br><b>What</b>: Norouz Celebration <br>
<b>When</b>: March 22nd (Saturday), 7:30 pm-12:00 am <br><b>Where</b>: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial, MIT <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">Come to celebrate Norouz that is the beginning of the spring and Persian new year!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt">Persian dinner and desserts will be served.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">We are going to have a range of musical and dance performances<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">And we have a dance party in the end!<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What else one needs to be happy?!<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@01CF41C9.5B66F620" 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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