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TX with roundtrip airfare and lodging.<br><br><img height="365" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/7874add1-b185-482d-b893-9b5b4970d69c.png" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: auto;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerContent" 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_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><h3 class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130null" 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">SOCIAL</font></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><strong>ISO &amp; PDA: Afternoon Break<br>When:</strong> Mon. 2/11 from 4pm-5pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> E19-202<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:riechman@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">riechman@mit.edu</a><br><br>The International Students Office (ISO) has partnered with the Postdoc Association (PDA) to bring you an Afternoon Break: a time to socialize and connect with fellow internationals in the MIT community. Stop by for some tea, coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet someone new.<br><br><img height="365" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/e678081e-84b2-40cc-a131-2ef9569a78e4.jpg" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 365px; width: 650px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>MIT Language Conversation Exchange Lunch<br>When:</strong> Wed. 2/13 from 12pm-1pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> E19-202<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:lce@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">lce@mit.edu</a><br><br>MEET other language learners and enthusiasts - all members of the MIT community are welcome. EAT together - lunch is provided. SPEAK a language you want to practice or improve with a native speaker Brought to you by the International Student Office, Office of Graduation Education, and the LCE.<br><br><img height="207" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/5bed6b11-6496-4b28-9cb2-f22eb51b55c8.png" width="325" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 207px; width: 325px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>MIT MLK Community Celebration<br>When:</strong> Thurs. 2/14 from 11am-1pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> Morss Hall, Walker Memorial (Bldg 50)<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:mitmlkcelebration@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">mitmlkcelebration@mit.edu</a><br><br>You are warmly invited to the MIT community for the 45th annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr&#39;s life and legacy!<br><br>Hear remarks by MIT President Rafael Reif, a brief address by Nikayah Etienne &#39;19, and announcement of the 2019 MLK Leadership Award recipients. The keynote address will be given by Rahsaan Hall, Director of the Racial Justice Program for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts.<br><br>The program will include lunch and musical selections. Seating is limited; registration is required at <a href="http://diversity.mit.edu/mlk" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">http://diversity.mit.edu/mlk</a>.<br><br><img height="1015" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/3ba33b69-940a-4c5a-bc21-f24eb076f971.png" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 1015px; width: 650px; margin: 0px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerContent" 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_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><h3 class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130null" 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_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><strong>MIT On Campus Blood Drive<br>When:</strong> Mon. 2/11 - Fri. 2/15<br><strong>Where: </strong>Student Center - La Sala (2nd Floor)<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:blood-drive-coordinators@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">blood-drive-coordinators@mit.edu</a><br><br>On Campus Blood Drive - Student Center - La Sala (2nd Floor); Donate Monday-Friday 1-6pm (8am-1pm Tuesday); Walk-in or make an appointment now: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/blood-drive/www" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">web.mit.edu/blood-drive/www</a> ; One donation can save as many as three lives! Sign up to volunteer: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mitdrive219" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">tinyurl.com/mitdrive219</a><br><br><strong>Spring Intramural Registration<br>When: </strong>Mon. 2/11 - Sun. 2/17<br><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://intramurals.mit.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">intramurals.mit.edu</a><br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:im-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">im-exec@mit.edu</a><br><br>Register for Spring Semester Intramurals! Offering: Air Pistol, Basketball, Billiards, Cricket, Foosball, Indoor Soccer, Kickball, League of Legends, Softball, (NEW) Squash, Table Tennis, Team Tennis, Ultiamte Frisbee, Unihoc, Volleyball, &amp; Water Polo<br><br><img height="340" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/750eab9e-9170-4937-bc78-9efb6db93b66.jpg" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 340px; width: 650px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>Do you eat well at MIT?<br>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:nikitab@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">nikitab@mit.edu</a><br><br>We are here to empower you inside out and bring the best out of you. In order to help us better understand your needs, please tell us more at <a href="http://bit.ly/2G1BJGy" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">http://bit.ly/2G1BJGy</a>. This is part of the Integrated Design Innovation in collaboration with Feeding America, working over food insecurity among students.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_-9086122500305484130mcnDividerContent" 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><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>