[bioundgrd] Fwd: MIT Public Service Center April Announcements!

Fri Mar 30 10:14:12 EDT 2012

>From: "Jennifer Currie" <jacook at MIT.EDU>
>Subject: MIT Public Service Center April Announcements!
>Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:08:36 +0000
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>MIT Public Service Center April Announcements
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>Spring has sprung, and with the new leaves comes new service 
>opportunities! The Public Service Center would like to remind you 
>that 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. 
>
>-MIT Public Service Center
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>NOW HIRING - Student Assistant!
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>IDEAS Global Challenge Communications/Events Coordinator (and 
>Assistant Air Traffic Controller) needed!
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>8 - 19 hours per week; now through the end of May
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>$10- $12/hour to commensurate with experience
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>  We're looking for someone to help us rally the Institute by 
>spreading the word, run event logistics and help us manage the 
>multitude of details that make the IDEAS Global Challenge a success. 
>Someone who's good at juggling several projects at once, fun to work 
>with and can anticipate upcoming needs. In particular, the key 
>pieces you would help us make happen:
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>-Marketing/publicity: We're looking for someone who is a wordsmith 
>and relishes the opportunity to construct and communicate stories 
>and information. You would help us develop the awards ceremony 
>program, document past teams, press releases, the annual sponsorship 
>report, news articles and much more. Designing creative ads, 
>postering around campus, and chalking the sidewalks. Ideally, you'd 
>have a knack for graphic design.
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>-Events: We have three large events in the spring - the Poster and 
>Judging Session, the Awards Celebration and the Winners' Retreat. 
>Help us with the logistics so we can run them smoothly. Other duties 
>and responsibilities performed as needed.
>
>Ideally, you're an undergraduate upperclassman or a graduate student 
>who will be here for another year. We want someone who's prepared to 
>stay on. We're planning on everything working out well so you'll 
>want to join us and help run the Challenge next year. A summer 
>position may be possible. Is that you? Drop Kate a note: 
><file://localhost/x-msg/::30:kmytty@mit.edu>kmytty at mit.edu
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>4/2 - 4/9
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>Trash into Art
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>An art exhibition using recycled and waste materials
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>Sponsored by the 2012 Yunus Challenge, Waste: Put it to use on 
>display in Stata Student Street, Monday April 2 through Friday April 
>6.  Join us for the opening reception on Monday April 2, 5:30-7pm. 
>For more information <http://bit.ly/yunusart>http://bit.ly/yunusart, 
>or Facebook 
>event <http://www.facebook.com/events/124667884324400/>http://www.facebook.com/events/124667884324400/
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>4/6
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>Food for Thought: Volunteer Focus Group
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>1-3pm, Chipman Room (6-104)
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>Calling all volunteers! Do you volunteer in the local community? If 
>so, the MIT Public Service Center invites you to share your thoughts 
>about resources for MIT volunteers.  Drop by the Chipman Room 
>(6-104) on Friday, April 6, anytime between 1:00 and 3:00pm.  We'll 
>have a short survey, some informal discussions, and, of course, 
>delicious ice cream sundaes from Toscanini's!
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>RSVPs are appreciated, but not required: 
><file://localhost/x-msg/::147:volunteering@mit.edu>volunteering at mit.edu
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>4/9
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>MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Community Choice Vote
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>From April 9 to April 29th, 2011, members of the MIT IDEAS Global 
>Challenge Community will each be given three votes to select the 
>teams that will up to $1500 in community choice awards. Help decide 
>which of the MIT IDEAS Global Challenge teams will win more money to 
>make their idea happen.  The community choice awards are one type of 
>award being given out on May 3 at the IDEAS Global Challenge Awards 
>Ceremony. Teams that elect to enter the Community Choice Vote, are 
>eligible for up to $11,500 in implementation awards per team.
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>Place your votes on the IDEAS Global Challenge Site: 
><http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/teams>http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/teams
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>4/10
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>Community Service Work-Study info session
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>7-8pm, W35-299
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>Attend an information session for Community Service Work-Study: an 
>opportunity for students with Federal work-study to give back to the 
>community and earn a paycheck.  Students are able to add to their 
>work experience while assisting nonprofit organizations with finding 
>creative solutions to the problems they face.  Learn about summer 
>jobs being advertised here in Boston or design your own position 
>anywhere around the country.
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>The info session will be held on Tuesday, April 10 from 7-8PM in 
>room W35-299. Dinner will be served. Contact Linden McEntire at 
><file://localhost/x-msg/::146:studentworker@mit.edu>studentworker at mit.edu 
>or 617-253-8065 with any questions! 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/work-study/students/index.html>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/work-study/students/index.html   
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>4/30
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>MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Poster & Judging Session
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>7-9pm, Stata Center
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>Meet the teams from MIT that are developing innovative projects to 
>positively impact the world. The Poster and Judging Session is a 
>chance for teams to share their work, for judges to meet teams, and 
>for anyone to learn about the ideas entered this year and meet the 
>students behind the projects. Come check out the posters, prototypes 
>and pitches!
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>When: April 30, 7:00-9:00pm
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>Where: MIT's Stata Center, Building 32: 
><http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32>http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32
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>We'll announce the winner at the 2012 Awards Celebration on May 3. 
>More information here: 
><http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/events/view/186>http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/events/view/186
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>Didn't find what you were looking for?
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>The MIT Public Service Center (PSC) supports a wide array of service 
>opportunities provided by internal and external sources.  If you are 
>interested in participating in a service opportunity other than 
>those mentioned above, a really great place to receive up-to-date 
>information is our Weekly E-Bulletin.  To sign up visit: 
><http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/psc-volunteers>http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/psc-volunteers 
>If you are looking for advice on your community service pursuits, 
>email <file://localhost/x-msg/::455:psc@mit.edu>psc at mit.edu to 
>connect with PSC staff.
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>Upcoming
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>5/3
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>MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Awards Celebration
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>Join MIT students, alumni, faculty, and staff for a celebration of 
>the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service that 
>motivates thousands of students each year to share their talents and 
>skills with communities in need. On May 3 we'll announce the winners 
>of this year's implementation awards - including Community Choice 
>Awards voted on by IDEAS Global Challenge users - at this fun and 
>exciting evening featuring special guests.
>
>When: Thursday, May 3
>6:00pm - Come Meet the Teams Entered this Year
>7:00pm - Awards Ceremony Begins
>8:30pm - Toast and Dessert
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>Where: At MIT's Stata Center in 32-123.
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><http://bit.ly/vxGGdw>RSVP today at 
><http://bit.ly/vxGGdw>http://bit.ly/vxGGdw  or for more information, 
>contact Kate Mytty at 
><mailto:globalchallenge at mit.edu>globalchallenge at mit.edu
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>5/4
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>Grants preferred submission deadline for summer travel
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>Public Service Center grants enable student service projects during 
>the semester, IAP and summer.  There is a rolling deadline, with a 
>preferred deadline for summer travel of May 4! Grants cover travel 
>and material expenses for public service projects locally, 
>nationally, or internationally!  Expedition Grants, supported by the 
>Underclassmen Giving Campaign and the Alumni Association, enable 
>continuing MIT students to travel to an unknown community and 
>explore solutions to problems. Students have recently used 
>Expedition Grants to start projects in New Orleans, China, and 
>Ghana! Learn more at 
><http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/grants>web.mit.edu/mitpsc/grants and 
><https://giving.mit.edu/underclassmen-campaign/index.html>https://giving.mit.edu/underclassmen-campaign/index.html
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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>http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MITPublicServiceCenter
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