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>Buildings 32 and 76 <br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:info-events@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,173,216)">info-events@mit.edu</a><br><br>President Rafael Reif and Mrs. Christine Reif invite the MIT community to Winterfest 2018! Join your friends and colleagues for free refreshments and a seasonal holiday social.<br><br><strong>SaveTFP Presents: Cookies in Lobby 7</strong><br><strong>When:</strong> Fri. 11/23 at 7-9pm<br><strong>Where: </strong>Lobby 7<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:savetfp@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,173,216)">savetfp@mit.edu</a><br><br>We will be passing out Insomnia Cookies in lobby 7, feel free to come stop by and grab some sugary snacks!!<br><br><img height="400" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/adf7f56b-5dd1-40a3-bccd-dd8c3f9c45c7.png" width="400" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 400px; width: 400px; margin: 0px;"><br> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnDividerContent" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;border-top:2px solid rgb(234,234,234)"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(128,128,128);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><h3 class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069null" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-size:22px;line-height:33px"><font face="roboto, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">JOIN THESE EFFORTS!</font></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_7902925742546236069mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(128,128,128);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><strong>Apply for Baker Funding!</strong><br><strong>When:</strong> Any time this academic year!<br><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://bakerfoundation.mit.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,173,216)">bakerfoundation.mit.edu</a><br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:baker-foundation@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,173,216)">baker-foundation@mit.edu</a><br><br>The Baker Foundation (not related to the dorm) elicits student initiatives that enhance the undergraduate experience. This means that if you or your student group have a cool, new idea to make MIT a better place, fill out the attached form. We&#39;ll get back to you to schedule a time for us to meet and talk about your project!<br><br><strong>Submit MLK Leadership Award nominations!</strong><br><strong>When:</strong> Due 11/30 at 11:59pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://diversity.mit.edu/mlkprograms/mlk-leadership-award/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,173,216)">http://diversity.mit.edu/mlkprograms/mlk-leadership-award/</a><br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:mlkawards@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,173,216)">mlkawards@mit.edu</a><br><br>Take some time to nominate an MIT leader who inspires you! Wanted: those who serve the community (defined broadly). Where do you see integrity, leadership, creativity, and positive outcomes? Nominate a student, prof, staff person, alum, or even a group. Winners will be honored at the annual MLK program on February 14, 2018.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153);font-size:12.8px">Mahalaxmi Elango</span><br></div><font color="#999999">Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2020<br>Secretary of the Undergraduate Association<br>Department of EECS and Department of BCS</font><br></div></div></div></div>