[Gsc-anno] Faculty Policy Committee, Two Dollar Dinner, Invention Capital Seminar, JazzLink, Super Bowl (28Jan08)

[GSC Secretary]

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

	     1. Faculty Policy Committee - Grad Student Rep
	        Apply now!

	     2. Two Dollar Dinner
	        Wed, Feb 13, 6pm, Morss Hall (Tickets on sale, Feb 4)

	     3. Invention Capital Seminar
	        Tues, Jan 29, 10:30am, 68-121

	     4. JazzLink
	        Thurs, Jan 31, 6-10pm, Morss Hall

	     5. Super Bowl
	        Sun, Feb 3, 6:30pm, Muddy Charles and Thirsty Ear

details:
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*Faculty Policy Committee*

The Faculty Policy Committee is searching for a new graduate student
representative.  This is an excellent opportunity to network with MIT
Faculty and Administration, and also to become involved with the GSC!

This committee deals with a wide range of policy issues of concern to the
faculty, including the interpretation and implementation of policy as
approved by the faculty, and establishing liaison with other Committees
of the Faculty.

For a full description of the FPC duties and responsibilities, check out:
web.mit.edu/committees/faculty/Rosters/fpc.pdf

To apply, please fill out the Institute Commmittee Nomination Application,
located here:
web.mit.edu/gsc/www/about/reps/institutereps/institutereps-form.pdf

Please deliver the application to the GSC office (50-220) by Feb 4.

Email gsc-vice-president at mit.edu with any questions.

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*Two Dollar Dinner*

The next installment of the extremely populat Two Dollar Dinner series
will be Wed, Feb 13 at 6pm in Morss Hall.  There will be a dinner plus non-
alcoholic drinks for $2.  Like at other events, each student can bring
one guest, and children are welcome free of charge.

Ticket sales begin on Feb 4 at 5pm on the GSC website, gsc.mit.edu.

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*Invention Capital Seminar*

Everardo Ruiz '00, Director of Acquisitions at Intellectual Ventures,
will present a free seminar on Tues, Jan 29, from 10:30am-noon in 2-146.

Invention Capital - Patents as a New Asset Class

A new invention marketplace is emerging with greater opportunity for the
buying and selling of technology patents. Now, inventors and patent
owners have the ability to generate return on investment by selling their
patents and patent applications in an evolving patent marketplace. This
seminar will discuss the evolution of an efficient patent market, describe
how patents are valued from both buyer and seller perspectives, and examine
patents as a new asset class.

Register: alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/Register.dyn?eventID=19708&groupID=194

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*JazzLink*

What: JazzLink
Who: All graduate students
Where: Morss Hall (Walker Memorial)
When: 6pm-10pm, Thurs, Jan 31

*Free dinner and beverages...remember to bring valid age ID

Come enjoy a live jazz band, dinner buffet and beverages, all free,
in the spirit of TechLink.  It will be an excellent opportunity for grads
to socialize and network with fellow grads and faculty from all areas of
the MIT community. There is no dress code per se, though suggested
attire is business casual/informal.

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*Super Bowl*

Looking for a place to watch the big game this Sunday?  Come on over to
the Thirsty Ear or the Muddy Charles (or perhaps watch half the game at
each) for some free food and good company.  The game starts at 6:30pm, this
Sunday, Feb 3.  And as always, remember to stay safe.

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-- 
Oaz Nir
GSC Secretary, 2007-2008