[bioundgrd] Fwd: MIT Public Service Center February Announcements

[Janice Chang]

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>From: "Jennifer Currie" <jacook at MIT.EDU>
>Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:35:54 -0500
>Subject: MIT Public Service Center February Announcements
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>MIT Public Service Center February Announcements
>We hope that you had a wonderful IAP and had the chance to have some 
>fun and relax a bit!  It's time to check in now that spring term is 
>getting underway, and the Public Service Center has quite a line up 
>for February.  
>As a reminder, 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 <<>psc at mit.edu> .  Thank you and Season's Greetings!  
>-MIT Public Service Center
>
>2/1
>MIT Service Fair
>Looking to give back to your community? Build your resume? Acquire 
>new skills? Broaden your horizons? Then come to the Spring 2011 MIT 
>Service Fair! Don't miss your chance to meet over 30 local nonprofit 
>organizations and student service groups and find a great service 
>opportunity! Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 12:30-3:00pm in Lobby 10 
>and the Bush Room (10-105).  This event is open to the entire MIT 
>Community. The event is sponsored by the MIT Public Service Center 
>and Alpha Phi Omega.  For more information, contact: Kristi Gundrum 
>Kebinger at <>servicefair at mit.edu <<>servicefair at mit.edu>
>
>
>2/4
>Submit your proposal for a Davis Projects for Peace $10,000 fellowship!
>Davis Projects for Peace is offering a $10,000 fellowship for an MIT 
>undergraduate student project that promotes peace, to be implemented 
>in the summer of 2011.  The aim is to "help young people launch some 
>immediate initiatives that could bring new thinking to the prospects 
>for peace in the world."  MIT will select several compelling 
>proposals to send forward, and at least one is guaranteed to be 
>funded! Think creatively, innovatively, and entrepreneurially -- 
>this is a chance to formulate and test ideas for peace.  Proposals 
>should be emailed to <>davis-peace at mit.edu <<>davis-peace at mit.edu> 
> by 9:00am on Friday, February 4.
>
>You'll need to submit the following:
>-- a detailed two-page, single-spaced proposal (who, what, when, 
>where, how, anticipated outcomes) that includes confirmation of the 
>participation of any partner organizations or people
>-- a detailed one-page budget for carrying out the project in summer 2011
>If your proposal is selected, we will help you refine it.  You 
>should be available to make final revisions before February 11. See 
><http://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/>http://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/ 
><<http://>http://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/> for more details of 
>the program, examples of past winners, and FAQs. Have questions? 
> Need help planning or writing? Contact Alison at <>hynd at mit.edu 
><<>hynd at mit.edu>
>
>2/5
>IDEAS and Global Challenge: Submit Your Initial Proposal and Grant Request
>The world has problems. You have ideas. The IDEAS Competition and 
>MIT Global Challenge have up to $150,000 in awards -- up to $25,000 
>per project -- to help make those ideas a reality. Student-led teams 
>with projects that have the potential to reduce barriers to 
>well-being in areas like sanitation, health care access, education, 
>housing, energy and much more are encouraged to enter. To get 
>started, sign up online. Initial proposals and development grant 
>requests are welcomed by the 5 of every month (final chance to 
>submit an initial proposal is March 5).   More information at: 
><http://globalchallenge.mit.edu>http://globalchallenge.mit.edu or 
>email Lars and Kate at <>globalchallenge at mit.edu
>
>2/10
>The MONSTER Challenge Info session + dinner
>Join us at 7PM in 4-153 to hear from speakers as they frame 
>day-to-day challenges of being a migrant or temporary worker, meet 
>other students and explore ideas and learn how to enter your idea 
>for up to $25k in awards. This year Monster Worldwide is sponsoring 
>a challenge through IDEAS and the MIT Global Challenge to encourage 
>and support innovation to improve technology for migrant and 
>temporary workers.            About the Challenge: 
><http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/challenges/view/13>http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/challenges/view/13
>
>2/11
>ReachOut: Help Teach a Child to Read
>ReachOut is a literacy program that matches MIT students with 
>children at a local after school center for tutoring twice a week. 
>Students may participate in ReachOut as volunteers or receive a paid 
>position through Community Service Work-Study.  An information 
>session will be held Friday, February 11, 4-5pm, 4-231. All new 
>tutors must attend a training on February 15 or 16.  The application 
>can be found here 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/reachout/index.html>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/reachout/index.html 
>and should be completed by Friday, February 11 at 3p.m.  Conatct 
>Linden McEntire & Andy Stuntz of the MIT Public Service Center with 
>questions at <>reachout-staff at mit.edu, 617-253-8065.
>
>2/11
>FSILG&D community service challenge
>The FSILG&D Community Service Challenge is a challenge to MIT 
>undergrad and graduate students to rally around their fraternities, 
>sororities, independent living groups, and dorms to participate in 
>community service and compete for the Service Cup. Teams must 
>register by February 11 to compete in the challenge that runs from 
>Feb. 28-April 1. Registered teams are eligible to apply for partial 
>alternative spring break funding by February 18. Questions can be 
>sent to Amanda David and Kristi Gundrum Kebinger at the MIT Public 
>Service Center at <>servicechallenge at mit.edu. More information is 
>here: 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/fsilgd/>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/fsilgd/
>
>2/16
>The Yunus Challenge Information Session
>Come hear panelists at 7PM in 66-110 discuss challenges and gaps in 
>current agricultural processes. Around the world 550 million 
>smallholder farmers lack access to mechanized agricultural 
>technology. This year's Yunus Innovation Challenge calls for locally 
>and environmentally sustainable innovations to improve the 
>livelihoods of smallholder farmers.  About the Challenge: 
> <http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/challenges/view/8>http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/challenges/view/8
>
>2/18
>Apply to be a Freshman Urban Program (FUP) Counselor
>The Freshman Urban Program (FUP) is a freshman pre-orientation 
>program that introduces students to MIT and the surrounding 
>community through service activities and discussion of urban issues. 
>The program is facilitated by the Public Service Center in 
>cooperation with upperclassmen coordinators and counselors. We are 
>now accepting applications for August 2011 FUP counselors.  Gain 
>leadership skills and help us introduce freshmen to their new 
>community and its public service possibilities. Applications are due 
>Friday, February 18 at 5pm. Email <>fup-staff at mit.edu with 
>questions. More information and online registration form can be 
>found here: 
><http://mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/fup/index.html>http://mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/fup/index.html
>
>2/22
>Student Service Group - Networking event
>Student service group members are invited to attend a networking 
>dinner on February 22, 7:30pm, W11-190, hosted by the MIT Public 
>Service Center. Share information about your group's service 
>ambitions for the spring semester, find potential collaborators, 
>share your group's best practices, and learn more about Public 
>Service Center resources that could help your group. Please RSVP to 
><>kristig at mit.edu by February 18. Hope to see you there!
>
>2/23
>IDEAS and Global Challenge Spring Generator Dinner
>Want funding for your innovative community service project? Want to 
>recruit new members or mentors for your IDEAS or Global Challenge 
>team? Want to get involved, but don't yet have an idea?  Then come 
>to the Generator Dinner, 7:30PM in W20 Sala de Puerto Rico, and get 
>connected! Come hear how to win from previous IDEAS winners.  Pitch 
>your ideas and skills to recruit teammates and get hired. Recruit 
>teammates with a poster. There will prizes for the best posters and 
>pitches. RSVPs are welcome - <>globalchallenge-rsvp at mit.edu 
>  Details at: 
><http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/events/view/116>http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/events/view/116
>
>Looking ahead:
>Summer Service with Alumni Mentors in Washington, D.C.
>Are you interested in spending the summer in the nation's capital? 
> Whether you have your own public service position arranged or are 
>seeking an opportunity, come talk to us about resources, including 
>funding ideas and alumni mentors in the area.  For more information, 
>contact Linden McEntire at <>mcentire at mit.edu.
>
>***********************************
>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>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
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><http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter>http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter
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