[Gsc-anno] Acoustic BBQ, Orientation Coordinators, Institute/Faculty Committees, Scotch Tasting, Foxwoods, Commencement Tickets (14May08)

[Lorenna Lee-Houghton]

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

	     1. Acoustic BBQ
		May 16,4:30pm, Stata Ampitheater

	     2. Orientation Coordinators

	     3. Institute/Faculty Committees
		Apply Now!

	     4. A Taste of Scotland
		May 22, 6:30pm, La Sala de Puerto Rico

	     5. Trip to Foxwoods Casino
		May 24

	     6. Commencement Ticket Website/Exchange
		
details:
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*Acoustic BBQ*

Come to the 2008 GSC Acoustic BBQ on Friday, May 16th, 4:30-8:00 PM
outside at the Stata Center Amphitheater.  With FREE burgers, hot  
dogs, adult beverages and two live bands rocking all day, this event  
is not to be missed.

Please bring age ID to drink.
Rain location is inside the Stata Center (Forbes Cafe).
Questions?  Email gsc-ac at mit.edu.

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*Join the '08 Orientation organizing team as a coordinator!*

The events in need of coordinators include...
Grad School 101
Graduate Welcome Address/Lunch
Apple-Picking
Boston Harbor Cruise
Cambridge Pub Crawl
International Culture Fashion Show
Graduate Student Volunteer Day
Hiking Trip
Wine Tasting Mixer...and more!

If interested, please email gsc-oc at mit.edu before 12:00pm on May 15th
and come to the Orientation Committee Meeting on May 15th at 6:30p
in 50-220. Food will be served!

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*Apply to Serve on an Institute/Faculty Committee!*

The GSC is currently seeking graduate representatives for Institute  
and Faculty Committees. These committees are involved with some of  
the highest levels of decision making here at MIT and they need  
graduate representation.

To begin the process of serving on one of these Committees, please  
fill out an application for committee nomination and bring it to 50-220.

For a list of the committees requiring graduate student participation,
for descriptions of each Institute/Faculty committee,
and for applications, see the following link:
http://web.mit.edu/gsc/www/about/reps/index.shtml

For further information, please contact gsc-vice-president at mit.edu

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*A Taste of Scotland*

Includes:
- 2 hours of tastings of The Glenlivet scotch whisky
   (12, 15, 16, 18, and 21 year varieties)
- indoor golf driving and putting practice
- appetizers
- gift bags

When: Thursday, May 22nd, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: La Sala de Puerto Rico, 2nd floor of MIT student center
Tickets: $10 for MIT graduate students, $10 for guests
          (max of 1 guest/student)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
https://web.mit.edu/gsc/www/programs/misc/scotch.shtml.

Must be 21+ to attend this event.

Questions?  Email gsc-ac at mit.edu.

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*Trip to Foxwoods Casino!*

Saturday, May 24th - bus leaves at noon and returns at 10:00 PM

Ticket includes:
- coach bus transportation to Foxwoods Resort and Casino
- $15 in Keno tickets
- free buffet dinner (or $10 meal voucher)

$15 for MIT graduate students and $18 for guests
(max 1 guest/student).

Tickets (and more info) available NOW at
https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/Register.dyn? 
eventID=23121&groupID=146

(must have an MIT Infinite Connection account to register)
Must be 21+ to attend this event.  Bring age ID to enter casino.

Questions?  Email gsc-ac at mit.edu.

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*Commencement Ticket Website/Exchange*

Commencement tickets will be available for pickup at the Stata  
Information Desk beginning Monday, May 19th and DO require proof of  
regalia rental.
(for more details see
  http://web.mit.edu/commencement/2008/graduates/tickets.html)

If you have/need extra commencement tickets, please visit this site:
https://mit.edu/2008/survey/commencementtickets.html

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______________________
Lorenna Lee-Houghton
GSC Secretary, 2008-2009





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