[Gsc-anno] Events @MIT...

[Charles A. Gammal III]

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Anno submission deadline:  Sunday @ 5 PM

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Highlights:

        1.  MIT Sloan Business in Gaming (BiG) Conference

        2.  Japanese Night Market "Ennichi" (Japanese Hanami Party)

        3.  La Fete

        4.  Guest Speaker for 2010 Commencement

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What:     MIT Sloan Business in Gaming (BiG) Conference
When:     May 8th 2009 8:30-5:00pm
Where:    E51
Contact:  http://www.mitbig.com/ or contact bigteam at mit.edu 

Description:
The conference will bring together industry leaders, game developers, 
academics, and students from leading MBA schools to discuss the newest 
business trends and the future of the gaming industry.  Ken Levine, 
president of 2K Boston (BioShock creator),  Susan Bonds, 42 
Entertainment’s president and CEO (Halo marketing campaign), Curt 
Schilling (Boston Red Sox’s three-time World Series champion and 38 
Studios’ Founder) and John Rizzo, CEO of Zeebo, will be some of the 
speakers. Rock Band 2 play room and raffle prizes throughout the day 
will make this a true gaming conference.
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What:     Japanese Night Market "Ennichi" (Japanese Hanami Party)
When:     5/1(Fri) 7pm - 9pm
Where:    New Ashdown House (NW35), Hulsizer Room
Contact:  Japanese Association of MIT <nihonjinkai-request at mit.edu> 

Description:
Sushi, snacks, games, and raffle with great prize!!
Walk around stalls to try traditional foods and games!

Free Admission

Buy food tickets at entrance
Sushi - $4
Snack - $1 each
Combo - $5 (Sushi + 2 snacks)

Food Menu
Fish Chirashi Sushi
Sauce Sembei
Caramel Apple
Chocolate Banana

Games
Goldfish Scooping
Chopstick-gun Shooting
Irritating Maze
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What:      La Fete
When:     7pm - 1am, Saturday, May 2
Where:    Edgerton House, 143 Albany St
Contact:  eh-officers at mit.edu  

Description:
La Fete is Edgerton House's signature event featuring LIVE MUSIC, TONS
OF DANCING, and GREAT FOOD under the cherry blossoms in our courtyard.

Tickets are only $5. Purchase online at http://sao.mit.edu/tickets/2009/la-fete

The event features a live 6-piece professional swing band followed by a DJ.  
Swing dance lessons available at 6pm. Food, refreshments, 
and a cash bar will be provided (bring 21+ ID to drink).
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What:     Guest Speaker for 2010 Commencement
Contact:  gsc-president at mit.edu

Description:
The Institute is in the process of soliciting suggestions for a
Commencement Speaker for the 2010 Commencement.  Please send 
your suggestions to the GSC President (gsc-president at mit.edu)
within the next 10 days.
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