[Gsc-anno] Big Sibling Program, Spouses&Partners Networking, Venture Capital Conference (20NOV06)

[GSC Secretary]

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

             1. Mentors needed for the Big Sibling Program @ MIT
                Sign up and make a difference!
      
             2. Spouses&Partners at MIT Evening Networking Event
                Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6-7:30pm, Eastgate Penthouse

             3. MIT Venture Capital Conference
                Saturday, Dec. 2, Boston Marriott Cambridge
      
details:
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*Mentors needed for the Big Sibling Program @ MIT*

The Big Sibling Program, a mentoring program since the Fall 2002 for
children adopted internationally or transracially, provides an
opportunity for positive interaction between an MIT student and a child
adopted internationally or transracially. The Big Sibling serves as a
point of contact with the child's cultural heritage; helps the child
learn to navigate cultural issues; and is a resource in building a
healthy identity. 

To date, there are approximately 15 Big Sibling Families/Big Siblings at 
MIT. In the past 3 years, more than 30 Big Sibling Families/Big Siblings 
have been involved in the program, working with children adopted from
over 14 countries around the world.

If you are interested in becoming a Big Sibling, or interested in having 
a Big Sibling for your child/becoming a Big Sibling Family, please fill
out the Big Sibling Family Application form on the web
http://www.mit.edu/~shaslang/adoption/AboutBigSibs.html

Should you have any additional questions at all, please don't hesitate
to contact Diane Betz Tavitian (dtavit at MIT.EDU).

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*Spouses&Partners at MIT Evening Networking Event: Balancing Work & Family*

DATE: Wednesday, November 29th
TIME: 6-7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Eastgate Penthouse Bldg E55

Join us for an exciting networking event with special guest speaker,
Kathy Simons, Manager of Work/Life and Child Care Initiatives at MIT's
Center for Work Family and Personal Life.  Kathy will guide our
discussion about the difficulties and successes of balancing our work
and family lives. This is a great opportunity to meet other spouses and
partners and enjoy some refreshments! 

Kathy Simons
- Specializes in child care and work/life strategies
- Co-founder/previous president of the College and University
  Work/Family Association
- Helped launch the first national benchmarking study of college and
  university work/life programs
- Member of the Steering Committee of the New England Work/Family
  Association (Boston College)

Questions? Contact Jennifer Recklet: 617-253-1614 or reck at med.mit.edu
 
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*MIT Venture Capital Conference*

The MIT Sloan Venture Capital and Private Equity Club is proud to
announce the 9th Annual MIT Venture Capital Conference.
"Innovation = Invention + Commercialization"

Date: December 2nd, 2006
Venue: Boston Marriot Cambridge, 3 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, MA 02142
http://www.mitvcconference.com/

We proudly present the keynote speakers this year:
1. Rebecca Henderson, Eastman Kodak Professor of Management at the Sloan
   School of MIT.
2. Alan Spoon, member of the MIT Corporation and a Managing Partner at
   Polaris Venture Partners.
3. Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster.com and now serves as Eons' CEO and
   Founder.

Please visit our website http://www.mitvcconference.com/ for schedules
and registration details. We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd.

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