[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 7/16/12

Wed Jul 18 02:28:24 EDT 2012

Dear GWAMIT Members,

Over the summer, the Digest will be released every other week.  For more
frequent updates on events of interest to GWAMIT members, check out our
calendar at http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest.

Enjoy the week,

*The GWAMIT Board
*Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec at mit.edu
Send your announcements to: gwamit-sec at mit.edu
Visit us: http://gwamit.org

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*GWAMIT:*
1. GWAMIT Executive Board Finance Chair Position (Applications open now;
Position from Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013)
2. GWAMIT Mentoring Program Committee Positions Open (Respond NOW)
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*MIT:*
3. [GSC] Housing and Community Affairs Committee Meeting (Thurs. Jul. 26,
5pm)
4. [GSC] Apply to be a GSC Creative Media Manager Fellow (Applications due
July 31)
5. MIT vs. Harvard Case Competition (Aug. 7-17; Applications Due Jul. 25,
11:59pm)
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*Outside MIT:*
6. [MASS-AWIS] International Potluck Picnic (Sun. Aug. 12, 11am-3pm)

To see more events beyond this week's digest visit
http://bit.ly/gwamitevents and http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*1. GWAMIT Executive Board Finance Chair Position (Applications open now;
Position from Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013)*

*When:* Applications open now; position runs from August 2012 to January
2013

*Contact:* gwamit-exec at mit.edu

The GWAMIT Executive Board has an opening to be filled immediately!  Please
consider applying.  The GWAMIT Finance Chair:

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   - Manages over $25K in funding allocations****
      - This includes reimbursements to members for approved purchases
      (e.g. meeting food, event items)****
   - Works with the entire GWAMIT leadership, including planning teams and
   chairs for the following:****
      - Fall Leadership Conference****
      - Spring Empowerment Conference****
      - Collaborative Events****
      - Mentoring Program****
   - Advises on spending and budgeting****
   - Meets regularly with account administrators

Skills developed include:****

   - Leadership****
   - Communication****
   - Negotiation****

No experience required (analytic skills and Excel proficiency are
recommended) - skills above will be developed through mentoring by the
Executive Board.

*Position begins August 2012* and runs through January 2013. Interested
applicants are asked to submit a statement of interest to
gwamit-exec at mit.edu.

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*2. GWAMIT Mentoring Program Committee Positions Open (Respond NOW)*

*When:* Monthly Dinner Meetings

*Contact:* Xuwen (xwzhu at mit.edu) or Ricarose (ria at mit.edu)

*Interested in helping women graduate students connect to faculty and
alumni mentors? Mentoring program is now recruiting committee members!

1. What is the Mentoring Program? *

   - A yearlong program: we match mentors and mentees during the summer,
   and groups meet individually every month
   - Three events during the year:  kick-off dinner, spring social,
   end-of-year reception

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2. How can I get involved with Mentoring Program Planning Committee?
a) Open positions include:

   - Advertising Lead: Recruit new grad students to the program
   - Event Planning Lead: Plan the two dinners and spring social

b) Committee members are guaranteed participation in the program and have
the chance to choose their mentors*

*If you're interested, please send an email to Xuwen xwzhu at mit.edu or
Ricarose ria at mit.edu as soon as possible. We are having monthly dinner
meetings, and you're welcome to join! *

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*3. [GSC] Housing and Community Affairs Committee Meeting (Thurs. Jul. 26,
5pm)*
*When:* Thursday, July 26, 5pm
*Where:* GSC Office, Walker Memorial (50-220)
*RSVP:* https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=129013014
*Contact:* gsc-hca at mit.edu

Do you care about issues that affect the graduate student community?  Do
you love interacting and working in teams to analyze large amounts of data?

Some of the many, many issues HCA works on include: stipend levels, campus
safety, family matters, off-campus community, dining, housing quality and
affordability, transportation, and many more.

For more information and details about HCA and its countless projects,
please visit the HCA site <http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/hca/>.
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*4. [GSC] Apply to be a GSC Creative Media Manager Fellow (Applications due
July 31)*
*When:* Applications due July 31
*More information:*
http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/currentprojects/#GSCComm
*Contact:* gsc-secretary at mit.edu
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Do you love taking, collecting, and editing/processing photos and videos?
 Would you like to attend all sorts of events for graduate students at MIT?
 Do you have experience or interest in leveraging media content in
designing creative marketing and publicity campaigns?

Apply for the *PAID* graduate community fellow position of Creative Media
Manager to obtain exclusive access to graduate events, interface with The
Tech for graduate life coverage, design creative and unique campaigns, and
more!

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*5. MIT vs. Harvard Case Competition (Aug. 7-17; Applications Due Jul. 25,
11:59pm)*
*When:* August 7-17; Applications Due Jul. 25, 11:59pm
*Registration:*
http://web.mit.edu/mitconsulting/www/case_comp/2012/registration.html
*Contact: *mhcasecomp2012 at gmail.com
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The Consulting Club at MIT (CCM) and the Harvard Graduate Consulting Club
(HGCC) are delighted to announce the 2012 MIT vs. Harvard Case Competition,
and registration is now open!

The MIT vs. Harvard Case Competition is a great way to learn about
consulting, get experience working in teams, get exposure to real business
problems and network with consultants and other students across Harvard and
MIT.  During the competition, teams of 4 participants will work
together over 11 days to crack a real business case and prepare for a
presentation to a panel of judges from various top consulting firms.
 Throughout the competition, you will be mentored by consultants
and industry experts who will help you structure the case, find the
resources, obtain industry specific insights, and cover other areas
pertinent to the case. You may also find the feedback provided by judges to
be helpful as you hone your case solving skills.

TIMELINE
7/25   Applications due at 11:59PM
7/27   Selected participants will be notified by email
8/7     2-6 PM Kickoff : case company presentation, case materials
distributed
8/10   1-5 PM Consultant Mentoring Session
8/14   1-5 PM Industry Expert Interview session
8/17   9-4 PM Simi-finals and Finals

PRIZE
A total of $1,500 cash prize will be awarded to the top three teams.

REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: July 25, 11:59PM
Registration fee: $20 (payment will be requested after your application is
approved)
Registration link:
http://web.mit.edu/mitconsulting/www/case_comp/2012/registration.html
Resume submission address: mhcasecomp2012 at gmail.com (please use your
name, followed by your school (Harvard or MIT) as the subject)

Please note that the submission of your resume is REQUIRED for admission to
the case competition.  You do NOT need to register as a team; teams will be
formed by the organizing committee. Spots are limited to 80 participants
(40 from MIT and 40 from Harvard), so we will unfortunately not be able to
accommodate all applicants.  Please note once you’re selected, you should
be able to participate in ALL THE 4 SESSIONS on August 7th, 10th, 14th, and
17th, as well as ACTIVTLY contribute to your team.

Please check the competition website for additional information and
competition updates:
http://web.mit.edu/mitconsulting/www/case_comp/2012/index.html

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***********Outside MIT***********

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*6. [MASS-AWIS] International Potluck Picnic (Sun. Aug. 12, 11am-3pm)*
*When:* Sunday, August 12, 11am-3pm
*Where:* Danehy Park, Cambridge (Picnic table area between the dog park and
the grill area)
*Registration:*  http://www.acteva.com/go/mass-awis

Please join MASS-AWIS for the annual FREE summer picnic. Friends and family
are welcome to attend! Please bring an international food dish to share and
chairs, blankets, and beverages for you and your guests. If you have any
fun lawn games (croquet, Bocce ball, Frisbees, etc.) please bring them with
you! Open to men, women, and children alike.

Public Transportation: Take the MBTA Red Line to the end at Alewife
Station. Come out of the station and walk past the Summer Shack Restaurant
and over the railroad bridge. Turn left into the parking lot of the Fresh
Pond Mall. Walk around the left side next to Staples. Danehy Park is behind
the mall on the left. Once you enter the Danehy parking lot, the dog park
is to the left. Walk past the dog park to the picnic area. Look for the
tables with balloons.

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