[bioundgrd] Fwd: MIT Public Service Center - September announcements!

Thu Sep 1 10:39:38 EDT 2011

>From: "Jennifer Currie" <jacook at MIT.EDU>
>Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:38:48 -0400
>Subject: MIT Public Service Center - September announcements!
>
>MIT Public Service Center September Announcements
>Welcome back!  We hope you all had a wonderful and energizing summer 
>and are rested and ready for another academic year.
>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
>
>9/7
>Service Fair
>1-3pm, Lobby 10 & Bush Room
>Looking to give back to your community? Build your resume? Acquire 
>new skills? Broaden your horizons? Then come to the Fall 2011 MIT 
>Community Service Fair! Don'tmiss your chance to meet over 30 local 
>nonprofit organizations and find a great service opportunity!  This 
>event is open to the entire MIT Community and is sponsored by the 
>MIT Public Service Center.  For more information, contact: Kristi 
>Gundrum Kebinger at 
><file://localhost/applewebdata/::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:servicefair@mit.edu>servicefair at mit.edu
>
>9/13
>Info Session on Community Service Work-Study
>7-8pm, W35-199
>Students who qualify for Federal Work-Study are able to add to 
>theirwork experience while assisting nonprofit organizations with 
>finding creative solutions to the problems they face. Learn about 
>working at the MATCH School, Sicence Club for Girls, Reach-Out, 
>Girls' Angle, and many other organizations by attending this 
>information session on 9/13 at 7-8pm in W35-199.  For more 
>information, visit 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/work-study/>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/work-study/ 
>or contact Linden McEntire at 
><file://localhost/applewebdata/::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:mcentire@mit.edu>mcentire at mit.edu 
>or at 617-253-8065.
>
>9/14
>Throw it Against the Wall @ MIT
>5-8pm, Stata Student Street
>Come join is to throw ideas against the wall for a big 
>brainstorming, meet and greet and explore session. The goal: help 
>ignite lots of ideas that can be carried forward as entrepreneurial 
>pursuits, social impact projects, and much more. We believe that 
>innovation often starts with knowing the right question(s). Many 
>areas (health, education, sanitation, appropriate technologies, and 
>much more) will be there.  RSVP to 
><mailto:globalchallenge at mit.edu>globalchallenge at mit.edu.
>
>9/16
>ReachOut application deadline
>ReachOut is a literacy program that matches MIT students with 
>children at a local after-school center for tutoring twice a week. 
>All new tutors must attend a training on September 19 or 20. 
>Students may participate in ReachOut as volunteers or receive a 
>paidposition through Community Service Work-Study. The application 
>deadline is 3pm on 9/16, and can be found at 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/reachout/index.html>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/reachout/index.html 
>There is an Orientation session for those who've applied on 9/16 
>from 4-5pm at 56-114.  For more information, you can contact Linden 
>McEntire and Andy Stuntz at 
><file://localhost/applewebdata/::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:reachout-staff@mit.edu>reachout-staff at mit.edu 
>or at 617-253-8065.
>
>9/26
>Student Leaders in Service application deadline
>Become a Student Leader in Service at MIT!  Complete 300 hours of 
>service between October 2011 and September 2012 and receive an 
>AmeriCorps education award of $1,175.  Education awards can be used 
>to pay tuition or to repay most student loans.  Students who 
>volunteer regularly and Community Service Work-Study students are 
>ideal candidates for this award. The application deadline is 9/26. 
>More information can be found at 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/student-leaders-service/index.html>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/student-leaders-service/index.html 
>or by contacting Linden McEntire at 
><file://localhost/applewebdata/::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:mcentire@mit.edu>mcentire at mit.edu 
>or at 617-253-8065.
>
>Upcoming
>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 
><file://localhost/applewebdata/::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:globalchallenge@mit.edu>globalchallenge at 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/>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/
>Looking for project ideas? Check-out the PSC's opportunities page 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/
>Questions? Contact Alison at 
><file://localhost/applewebdata/::19EF35F9-9BEF-48C3-9D48-918B0F5665A4:hynd@mit.edu>hynd 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
>Facebook: 
><http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter>http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter
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