[Physics opps] FW: MIT Public Service Center - October Announcements

Thu Sep 29 14:47:54 EDT 2011

From: Catherine A Modica
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:47 PM
To: Nancy E Savioli; Crystal Nurazura Hall
Subject: FW: MIT Public Service Center - October Announcements

Please forward, thanks.

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Catherine Modica
Academic Administrator
Department of Physics, MIT 4-315
617 253-4842

From: Jennifer Currie [mailto:jacook at MIT.EDU]<mailto:[mailto:jacook at MIT.EDU]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:50 PM
To: ugadmins at mit.edu<mailto:ugadmins at mit.edu>
Subject: MIT Public Service Center - October Announcements

Dear Undergraduate Administrators,
MIT Public Service Center October Announcements
How time flies - we are already looking in to October events!  We hope that the first month of the semester was a successful one for you and your department.
The Public Service Center would like to remind you that we have multiple exciting opportunities throughout the year as well as program application deadlines.  Our opportunities are for undergraduates and graduates and in some cases staff are able to participate.  If you have any questions or would like to know more about how the PSC can help you with a service initiative please feel free to stop by the PSC in 4-104, email the appropriate contact listed below, or email psc at mit.edu.  Thank you!
-MIT Public Service Center

10/3
Work at the PSC!
We currently have two open paid positions within the PSC.

Volunteer Communications Assistant
Help the Public Service Center build community around volunteering! Help us publicize and recognize the great volunteer work in which MIT community members engage. As the Volunteer Communications Assistant, you will research, interview, write, design, edit, and distribute communication pieces to aid the PSC in celebrating the accomplishments of MIT volunteers and promoting the additional opportunities to get involved. See web for full details.

Volunteer Events Assistant
Help the Public Service Center plan and implement volunteer-related events. Events will include opportunities for MIT community members to directly engage in service, as well as events to support, recognize, showcase, and train volunteers.  Responsibilities will include running direct service programming such as planning and implementing the MIT Giving Tree holiday program in cooperation with the Panhellenic Association, implementing MIT's role in the Greater Boston Universities' Week of Service event in October, and conceptualizing, planning, and implementing other direct service opportunities during IAP and the spring semester. Volunteer programming will involve MIT students, staff, faculty, and other community members. You will also help run events that support and provide community for MIT volunteers including networking and reflection dinners, a showcase of volunteer projects, volunteer trainings, celebratory recognition events, and the spring semester Community Service Fair.  See web for full details.

Full information on these positions can be found on our website at: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whoweare/jobs.html

10/4
Four Weeks for America Challenge Info Session
7pm, 2-105
The MIT Public Service Center and Teach For America have teamed up to offer MIT students an exciting challenge for IAP 2012. Work with current Teach For America teachers and help them develop more innovative and exciting ways to teach science and math. Gain first hand experience of what it's like to Teach For America. Spend four weeks solving problems that matter, driving educational change and making a difference for kids, all expenses paid! (Some restrictions apply.)  There will be an info session on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00pm in 2-105. Hear from students who have participated in this program in past years. Dinner provided! More information and application materials can be found at http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/fourweeks/index.html, and applications are due Friday, October 14 at 5pm.  Contact 4foramerica at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::034180CB-B935-4CC3-ABB0-192DD66389D9:4foramerica@mit.edu> for more information!

10/7
Greater Boston Universities' Week of Service
The MIT Public Service Center is looking for 140 MIT volunteers to join students, staff, faculty, and alumni from Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Wellesley College in volunteering at Cradles to Crayons' Giving Factory on October 18-21, 2011. Volunteer opportunities are available from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm daily.  Volunteers will inspect incoming books, match outfits, sort and test toys, stuff backpacks, or fill orders that meet the needs of individual boys and girls in their local communities. To volunteer, apply by October 7: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHprUEduTWdXelVIUExFbjNYczQ5X0E6MQ   We'll follow-up with information about free buses provided to and from the Giving Factory. Thanks for volunteering! Email questions to Kristi Gundrum Kebinger, Public Service Center, volunteerplacement at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::24E18517-B355-4DAB-8FE0-1AB8BFF9A605:volunteerplacement@mit.edu>.

10/12
FSILG&D Challenge Info session
Learn how you can win the 2012 Service Cup!
Attend an info session about the FSILG&D Community Service Challenge on 10/12.  Want to make an impact in the community with your peers?  Engage your fraternity, sorority, living group, or dorm in the MIT Public Service Center's 2nd annual FSILG&D Community Service Challenge! The service challenge provides an excellent structure to encourage your MIT community to serve the greater community.  Participating teams have the benefit of service mentorshipfrom the Public Service Center, exclusive access to partial Alternative Spring Break funding, and positive publicity within the MIT community.  Lead your FSILG or dorm toward winning the 2012 Service Cup! Attend the info session on Wednesday, 10/12 from 7:30-9:00pm in PDR 1 & 2 to learn more about this year's FSILG&D Community Service Challenge program over a free dinner.  RSVP to servicechallenge at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::FA3051EA-59CA-4CBF-898C-6F0CB476362C:servicechallenge@mit.edu> by 10/7.

10/13
Pahoehoe: 8 People, 8 Service Projects
5-7pm, Venture Café, 1 Broadway, 4th Floor (Cambridge)
WHAT IS IT? Literally, it's a type of lava flow with a multitude of active, spreading, toes. Figuratively, it's a forum for MIT students to share their work and spread their ideas. Join us to hear from eight people working on innovative service projects around the world. You¹ll hear from people working on innovations in banking, employment, health, and much, much more. Come hear the possibilities. Find team members for your project. And find opportunities for collaboration. Email questions to globalchallenge at mit.edu<mailto:globalchallenge at mit.edu>.

10/14
Four Weeks for America Challenge Application DEADLINE
5pm, 4-104
The MIT Public Service Center and Teach For America have teamed up to offer MIT students an exciting challenge for IAP 2012. Work with current Teach For America teachers and help them develop more innovative and exciting ways to teach science and math. Gain first hand experience of what it's like to Teach For America. Spend four weeks solving problems that matter, driving educationalchange and making a difference for kids, all expenses paid! (Some restrictions apply.) More information and application materials can be found at http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/fourweeks/index.html,. Contact 4foramerica at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::034180CB-B935-4CC3-ABB0-192DD66389D9:4foramerica@mit.edu> for more information.

10/19
IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner
7pm, Morss Hall
The world has problems. You have ideas. Come to the Generator Dinner on 10/19 at 7pm in Morss Hall - share your ideas, meet others with ideas, find teammates, and learn how to enter the IDEAS Global Challenge. RSVP to globalchallenge at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:globalchallenge@mit.edu>

10/21
Fellowships and Internships IAP application deadline
The Fellowships and Internships programs both support MIT students working on capacity-building service projects. Students work with community-focused organizations such as non-profits, schools, and social enterprises.  Applications for IAP projects must be submitted by noon on Friday, October 21!
In both programs, you can:
    * Work by yourself, or as part of a small team
    * Create a project from scratch, or find project ideas and community partners on our website
    * Work locally, nationally, or internationally, with a preference for projects in the Americas
Find more information about both programs at http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/
Looking for project ideas? Check-out the PSC's opportunities page http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/
Questions? Contact Alison at hynd at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:hynd@mit.edu>

Upcoming in November

11/3
Cambodian Dream - Rebuilding Cambodia by Empowering its Women
7:30pm, 32-123 (reception to follow in R&D Commons)
MIT PSC presents in conjunction with the Program in Women & Gender Studies, CIS, Writing and Humanistic Studies and D-Lab, Professor Alan Lightman in this lecture event.  Professor Lightman will present his work over the past 6 years to empower a new generation of women leaders in Cambodia.  The lecture will include slides and videos around their education.

11/21
Giving Tree

11/28
Grants application preferred deadline
5pm, 4-104

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Jennifer Currie
Senior Administrative Assistant
MIT Public Service Center
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Building 4-104
Cambridge, MA 02139
Direct Tel: 617-258-9361
Main Office Tel: 617-253-0742
Fax: 617-258-9357
http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter
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