[Gsc-anno] STeLA, Scotch Tasting, Career Fair, Transition from MIT, go-karts (14Apr09)

[Lorenna Lee-Houghton]

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

	     1. STeLA Info Sessions
		April 14-20, various times, 1-135

	     2. Taste of Scotland
		April 23, 6pm, Morss Hall

	     3. MIT Career Fair 2009 Directors
		Application Deadline Extended to 4/19!

	     4. Backpack to Briefcase Seminars
		April 23, 5:30pm, Student Center

	     5. F1 Boston Trip
		May 9th, 1:30pm, F1 Boston

details:
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*Science & Technology Leadership Association (STeLA) Forum*

INFORMATION SESSIONS
Tuesday, 14th @ 5pm, RM 1-135
Thursday, 16th @ 7pm, RM 1-135
Monday, 20th @ 7pm, RM 1-135

STeLA is an international student run organization that serves to:
- Empower students with a set of tools necessary for leadership
in a global arena
- Create an original international network of future leaders in
science and technological fields

About the Forum
WHO: Grad and Undergrad Students from US, Japan, China, and France
WHERE: National Institution for Youth Education in Tokyo, Japan
(http://nyc.niye.go.jp/e/)
WHEN: 8/23/09-8/31/09

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS
http://web.mit.edu/stela-mit/next/2009/applicationform-us.html
- Application Due Date: 4/22/09 11:59PM (EST)
- Interview will be given to selected students the week of April 27

For more details about STeLA
- Website: http://web.mit.edu/stela-mit
- Email: stela-info at mit.edu

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*A Taste of Scotland scotch tasting*

NO SLOW LINES THIS TIME!
A Taste of Scotland, featuring 2 hours of tastings of the
Glenlivet single malt scotch whisky.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
http://gsc.mit.edu/scotch

Includes:
- tastings of The Glenlivet scotch whisky
   (12, 15, 16, 18, and 21 year varieties)
- gift bags

When: Thursday, April 23rd, 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Morss Hall (1st floor of Walker Memorial)
Tickets: $7 for MIT graduate students, $7 for guests
(max of 1 guest/student)

Must be 21+ to attend this event.
Tickets will not be available at the door.
Questions?  Email gsc-ac at mit.edu.

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*Applications for MIT Career Fair 2009 GSC Director Position*
- application deadline extended to 04/19

The MIT Career Fair Executive Committee is currently recruiting for
directors to organize the 2009 MIT Career Fair. MIT Career Fair is the
largest recruiting event on MIT campus, attracting over 300 companies
and 5000 students every year.

As a GSC Career Fair Director, you will be collaborating with
representatives from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and Class
of 2010 to put on the largest career fair of the year. This is a
tremendous leadership opportunity where you will help the entire
campus in securing jobs and internships. You will gain invaluable
organizational experience in addition to recruiting contacts across
all industries.

Note: This position requires commitment during the summer of 2009  
(preference given to applicants spending the summer in Boston).

If you are interested, please send us a brief application or
questions at gsc-cf2009 at mit.edu with:
- Name
- Resume
- Brief Cover Letter stating your qualifications and why you are
interested in applying for the position.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 19.

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*Backpack to Briefcase Seminars*

Learn tips to help make the transition from MIT to the working world.
Thursday, April 23, 2009, 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Center (W20)

Graduating graduate students and their family are invited for free
food and practical advice from alumni and industry professionals on:
Real Estate (renting and buying), Finances (goal setting, investing,
debts, insurance, taxes and estate planning), Business Communication
Skills, Dress for Success and more. Check out the full schedule and
register for FREE at http://tinyurl.com/backpack-briefcase.

Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win $50 Tech Cash.
This is specifically for graduating students but all interested
students are welcome. Sponsored by the MIT Alumni Association.

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*F1 Boston Trip*

Go-karting!
12 teams...2 hours...1 race...are you up for it?

F1 Boston is high-speed, high-intensity go-karting at its best,
and the GSC is subsidizing a trip there in May!

Here are the specifics:
What: go-karting at F1 Boston in Braintree (http://www.f1boston.com/)
When: Saturday, May 9th, 1:30-6:30 PM
Note: each graduate student may buy up to 1 guest ticket

Tickets:
With transportation: $30 for MIT grad students, $35 for guests
Without transportation: $25 for MIT grad students, $30 for guests

Buy your tickets online at http://gsc.mit.edu/f1boston

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______________________
Lorenna Lee-Houghton
GSC Secretary, 2008-2009





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