[Gsc-anno] GSC Announcement 10JUL06

[GSC Secretary]

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

             1. GSC-ARC Airport Shuttle Program 2006-07 (Aug. 19th-27th)
                Volunteers needed: Please sign-up by August 10th

             2. Grad Rat Sales Days
                Tue - Wed, July 11-12, 11am-2pm, Tang Center Lobby (E51)

             3. Upcoming events: Rafting, Six Flags and Foxwoods Trips
                Sign up and reserve your spot today!
       

details:
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*GSC-ARC Airport Shuttle Program 2006-07 (Aug. 19th-27th)*

Every year, the Graduate Student Council offers an airport shuttle,
providing rides for incoming students from the airport to MIT.  In order
to make this program work, we need graduate students to volunteer to
spend a short amount of time at the airport to greet incoming students
and to help direct them to the shuttles.

This year GSC Airport Shuttle Program needs many volunteers to help pick
up the new incoming students at Logan Airport from Aug 19 to 27. Each
volunteer will probably work for one time slot ( 2-3 hours per time
slot). During the time, we will provide you with water, snacks, T-shirt
and transportation to airport everyday. This is your chance to help the
new incoming students and also to make new friends!

If you want to join us, please sign-up at
http://web.mit.edu/gsc/www/firstyear/airport/volunteer.shtml. 

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*Grad Rat Sales Days*

Are you still thinking about purchasing the GradRat, MIT's official
custom-designed and popular graduate ring? Then now is the time to buy
your GradRat before the July 15th price increase!

The Graduate Student Council has worked closely with ring manufacturer
Balfour to keep GradRat prices reasonable.  However, the GSC's contract
with Balfour allows for price adjustment every year depending on the
gold price.  Since the price of gold has gone up substantially, GradRat
prices could increase by as much as 20% after July 15th.

To help you order your GradRat before the price increase, 2 additional
Ring Sales Days have been arranged:

Tuesday - Wednesday
July 11th, 12th
11 am - 2 pm
Tang Center (E51) - Wolk Lobby (near the main door)

If you have already purchased a GradRat and have size or repair issues,
you may also take your ring to the Balfour representative on these
dates.

http://web.mit.edu/gsc/www/programs/ring/

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*Upcoming events: Rafting, Six Flags and Foxwoods Trips*

Rafting Trip (Penabscot River, Maine)
Weekend of August 12-13th
Cost: students $135, guests $140
Tents, food (3 meals/day) and transportation provided (worth $190+)
Get your tickets today in the GSC Office (50-220)
Contact: gsc-ac at mit.edu


Six Flags Trip (Springfield, MA)
July 30th 10am-10pm
Cost with transportation: students $20, guests $25
Cost w/out transportation: students $15, guests $20
Get your tickets today in the GSC Office (50-220)
Contact: gsc-ac at mit.edu


Foxwoods Trip (Mashantucket, CT)
August 6th 11am-9pm
Sponsored by GSC Activities and MIT Club of Boston
Cost: students $18, guests $20
Includes transportation, free meal and 3 free $5 keno tickets
Sign up online at http://bostonclub.mit.edu/events/060806.html
Contact: gsc-ac at mit.edu

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