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[Janice Chang]

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From: Lorena Tovar <ltovar at MIT.EDU<mailto:ltovar at MIT.EDU>>
Date: November 8, 2013 11:52:27 AM EST
Subject: PSC Announcements

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MIT - Giving Tree
The winter can be challenging for local families as nearly 30 percent of children in the Boston Metro area live in low-income families. Many of these 30,000 children may not receive gifts or possess the winter clothes they need to fully enjoy this season. Since 1992, the PSC has hosted the annual MIT Giving Tree to help provide gifts for these local children.
This year's MIT Giving Tree will kick off before Thanksgiving Break, and the PSC will collect gifts from November 25 to December 16. You can sponsor a child’s gift request individually or participate in a group with friends or co-workers. You can work in teams of any size to purchase one gift or 20!
The PSC works with 12 local organizations (such as Horizons for Homeless Children) that support Greater Boston-area families and children. Last year, the MIT community provided gifts for over 500 local children, and this year, we are looking to significantly increase our impact. By participating, members of the MIT community can extend our ethic of caring to local children and families beyond the Institute.
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Inspirational Teacher Award Nominations -- Due December 16

Thank a high school teacher who inspired you. Nominate that inspiring teacher for the MIT Inspirational Teacher Award!

Show that you remember and help your favorite high school teacher gain recognition and access to great MIT resources.

Submit your nomination now at: web.mit.edu/inspire/nomination.html<http://web.mit.edu/inspire/nomination.html>

Have questions about the award, process or application?  Please contact us: info-inspire at mit.edu<mailto:info-inspire at mit.edu>


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Job Opportunities with MIT IDEAS Global Challenge
The MIT IDEAS Global Challenge connects students with the passion and talent to improve the world with the experience and resources of the MIT community worldwide. We support innovation and entrepreneurship as public service through an annual competition that awards up to $10,000 per team for the best ideas to tackle barriers to well being.
1. [Graduate Assistant] MIT IDEAS Global Challenge – Job Description
Level of Effort: 18 hours/week
Compensation: $13/hour (depending on experience)
Location: MIT, Public Service Center (W20-549), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
This Graduate Assistant will be an integral part of the team that makes the IDEAS Global Challenge, run by the MIT Public Service Center, possible! (globalchallenge.mit.edu<http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/>)
We are seeking a Graduate Assistant to:

  *   Run logistics for several events, large and small, which includes duties such as ordering food, reserving space, contacting A/V, publicizing widely throughout campus, organizing rsvp’s and name tags, etc
  *   Help manage the multitude of details that make the competition a success, including developing communications, working with teams and volunteers.
  *   Provide assistance with website and social media management
  *   Complete research relevant for resource development for the IDEAS Global Challenge (e.g. fundraising, publicity strategies, partnerships, sponsorships, other competitions and innovation projects, etc.)
  *   Other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:

  *   Must be enrolled in a graduate program within the Boston area
  *   Ability to multitask
  *   Detail oriented
  *   Excellent interpersonal skills
  *   Demonstrated writing skills and creativity
  *   Experience running complex events and/or managing complex tasks
  *   Familiarity and interest in growing MIT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is a plus
Contact: Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Keely Swan at globalchallenge at mit.edu<mailto:globalchallenge at mit.edu>
2. [Undergraduate Worker] MIT IDEAS Global Challenge – Job Description
Level of Effort: 10 hours/week
Compensation: $10/hour
Location: MIT, Public Service Center (W20-549), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
This Undergraduate Worker will be an integral part of the team that makes the IDEAS Global Challenge, run by the MIT Public Service Center, possible! (globalchallenge.mit.edu<http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/>)
Description: This Undergraduate worker will be an integral part of the team that makes the IDEAS Global Challenge, run by the MIT Public Service Center, possible! (globalchallenge.mit.edu<http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/>) Depending on student’s skills, this position may be responsible for: overseeing the volunteer crew that helps run events, making publicity happen, working with teams, assisting with website and social media management, completing research on competition resources, and/or other tasks as needed.
Qualifications: Must be a full-time undergraduate student at MIT. Ability to multitask; Detail oriented; Demonstrated writing skills and creativity.
Contact: Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Keely Swan at globalchallenge at mit.edu<mailto:globalchallenge at mit.edu>
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Best,
Lorena

Lorena Tovar
Senior Administrative Assistant
MIT Public Service Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, 4-104
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-258-9361 | Fax: 617-258-9357







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