[Gsc-anno] GSC Announcement 09MAY06

[GSC Secretary]

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   more extensive annoucements online: http://gsc.mit.edu/anno
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headlines (details below):

             1. Institute Awards Convocation
                TODAY, May 9, 4pm in 10-250

             2. Visual Imagery and its Cultural Implications
                Thursday, May 11, 4pm in 32-123

             3. Acoustic Barbecue
                Friday, May 19, 4pm-9pm in Stata Center Amphitheatre

details:
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*Institute Awards Convocation*

The Institute Awards Convocation honors students, faculty and staff who
have made special contributions to the life of this community. Gala
Reception immediately to follow in Lobby 10. All are welcome to attend.

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*Visual Imagery and its Cultural Implications*

The Committee of Campus Race Relations (CCRR) is hosting a panel 
discussion to focus on the cultural implications of visual imagery. The 
panel will be moderated by Professor Melissa Nobles from the Department 
of Political Science. The panelists are Professor Sandy ALEXANDRE 
(Literature), Professor David CIARLO (History), Professor John MAEDA 
(Media Arts and Science), and Professor Nasser RABBAT (Architecture).

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*Acoustic Barbecue*

All free event! Enjoy a chilled afternoon with great music! Acoustic BBQ 
with La Cupula and TBA. Tango performance, free food (veg & non-veg) and 
beverages. Open to all MIT graduate students and faculty. Plenty of fun 
and games for little kids. Rain Location: Stata Center TSMC Lobby, Food 
Court and Second floor atrium (just follow the music).

Brought to you by GSC Activities Committee and TechLink.

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-- 
Obrad R. Scepanovic
GSC Secretary 2006-2007
gsc-secretary at mit.edu