[Gsc-anno] Entrepreneurship, $100k, Diversity, P/D/F, Spring Concert (15Nov08)

[Lorenna Lee-Houghton]

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

	     1. Global Entrepreneurship Week
		Nov 17-Nov 21

	     2. $100k Development Track Mixer
		Nov 17, 7-9pm, 32-124

	     3. Diversity Leadership Congress
		Live Viewing Nov 18th

	     4. Pass/D/Fail Grading Option
		Available to graduate students starting Dec 1st

	     5. Spring Weekend Concert Survey


details:
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*Global Entrepreneurship Week*

***EXECUTIVE SUMMARY***
What:  invitation to Global Entrepreneurship Week events
        (http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/eweek.html),
        especially the Friday night event at the MIT Museum, 5-8pm
When:  the week of November 17th
Where: varies - see http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/eweek.html
Who:   all MIT students, faculty, and staff
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As part of Global Entrepreneurship week
(http://www.unleashingideas.org/), we have assembled a week of events
to highlight entrepreneurship at MIT.  In particular, we have created
events that should provide an opportunity for the various
entrepreneurship and innovation groups to break out of their
respective domains and create inter-group contacts.

Information can be obtained via our web page
http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/eweek.html.

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*$100k Development Track Mixer on Monday, Nov. 17th*

Are you ready to change the world?

Come to the $100k Development Track Mixer to find a team,
give your pitch and get started on the Executive Summary Contest.

When:   Monday, November 17th 7-9pm
Where:  Building 32-124
More:   http://www.mit100k.org/esc/tracks

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*Live Viewing of Diversity Leadership Congress*

As part of MIT's continuing work to inspire and support a culture of
diversity and inclusion, the Institute will host the Diversity
Leadership Congress on November 18th. The day is designed to give
participants practical tools and strategies to help lead diversity
efforts in their areas and foster a culture of inclusion at
MIT. Details about the program and speakers can be found at:
http://web.mit.edu/diversityleaders

Members of the community are welcome to participate in any of the
following ways:

(1) Prior to the Congress, community members may submit questions for
the panelists by writing to diversityleaders at mit.edu

(2) During the event, remote viewing will take place in the Student
Center (Mezzanine Lounge and West Lounge) as well as Room
E25-111. Attendees at the remote locations will have an opportunity to
contribute written comments to the Congress proceedings as well as to
participate in a facilitator-led debrief discussion. The remote
viewing will take place from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., with the discussion
immediately following.

(3) After the Congress, the event video will be available
on-line. Several units are already planning group viewing and
discussions to bring the conversation from the Congress back to the
local community.

If you would like more information about these options, please write
to ViewCongress at mit.edu.

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*Pass/D/Fail Grading Option for Graduate Students*

The Pass/D/Fail grading option for graduate students was approved by
the faculty this past spring and is available when students
pre-register online for the spring term beginning December 1, 2008.

Pass/D/Fail is available under the following circumstances:
- The student must be registered in a graduate degree program and
   elect the option in a total of no more than one subject per term;
- Pass/D/Fail cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements
   (including the required subject units for any degree program);
- The Registrar must be notified before the end of the fifth week
   of the term (Add Date);
- Instructors and departments have the flexibility to limit the use
   of P/D/F grading

Please contact Peter Hayes (prhayes at mit.edu) in the Registrar’s  
Office with any questions.

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*Spring Weekend Concert Survey*

Spring Weekend 2009 is just around the corner, and we need your help
in choosing a musical act to rock the MIT campus!  To learn more
about Spring Weekend and to fill out a brief survey, please visit the
link below.  MIT certificates are required, and only one survey will
be allowed per certificate.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Spring Weekend Action
Team (in association with the UA Events Committee), where you will
have an opportunity to plan the Spring Weekend concert and
festivities, please fill out the SWAT Application.

Be sure to also sign up for the Student Activities Office mailing list
for regular updates on exciting events that are taking place on campus.

Survey:            https://cert-sao.mit.edu/spring-concert/survey.php
SWAT Application:  https://cert-sao.mit.edu/swat/application.php

Stay tuned for more information on Spring Weekend 2009,
coming this April!  (concert date pending)

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______________________
Lorenna Lee-Houghton
GSC Secretary, 2008-2009





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