[Gsc-anno] @MIT...[GradRat, Backpack to Briefcase, Sustainability Summit...]

Mon Apr 12 08:34:57 EDT 2010

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Highlights:

	1.   GradRat Ring Delivery and Ring Sales

	2.   Backpack to Briefcase 2010

	3.   MIT Sustainability Summit 2010

	4.   13th MIT Latin American Conference

	5.   MIT 2011 Reconciliation Initiative

	6.   7th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity (PE) Symposium

	7.   MIT Sloan Business in Gaming Conference 2010
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1  What:     GradRat Ring Delivery and Ring Sales
1  When:     Mon. & Tues., Apr.  12 & 13, 10 to 3
1            Wed. to Fril, Apr. 14 to 16, 11:30 to 4:30
1  Where:    Mon. & Tues. Lobby 10
1            Wed. to Fri. E51 Lobby
1  Contact:  gsc-ring at mit.edu
 
- LAST CHANCE TO ORDER FOR GUARANTEED GRADUATION DELIVERY

- Rings ordered in February may be picked up during these days

- http://gsc.mit.edu/ring
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2  What:     Backpack to Briefcase 2010
2  When:     Thursday, April 22, 2009, 6:30-8:50 p.m. 
2  Where:    Stata Center, 1st Floor
2  Contact:  Katie Maloney, kcasey at mit.edu, 617-452-3372
 
- Practical advice from alumni and industry professionals on: 
  Real Estate (renting and buying), 
  Finances (goal setting, investing, debts, insurance, taxes and estate planning), 
  Work/Life Balance and Dress for Success

- Free Dinner

- For graduating students and their families but all students are welcome to 
  register and attend

- Register for FREE at http://alum.mit.edu/students/GraduatingStudents/Backpack_to_Briefcase

- Sponsored by the MIT Alumni Association
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3  What:     MIT Sustainability Summit 2010
3  When:     April 23, 2010
3  Where:    Microsoft New England Research and Development Center
3  Contact:  annebely at mit.edu

-  Key note: Peter Senge/ Kook-Hyun Moon/ Mindy Lubber

-  14 breakout sessions cover diverse topics in sustainability

-  Group discount for MIT student group with 10 attendees

-  Register and learn more at: http://sustainabilitysummit.mit.edu
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4  What:     13th MIT Latin American Conference
4  When:     Saturday, April 24, 9AM - 4:40PM
4  Where:    10-250 auditorium (under MIT's iconic dome)
4  Contact:  latinofficers at sloan.mit.edu

- Registration is already open! http://mitlac.eventbrite.com/ 

- Please save the date and join us to be inspired to contribute in 

- building the bridges to a sustainable future!

- Last year, more than 500 people attended the event!
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5  What:     MIT 2011 Reconciliation Initiative
5  When:     April 15, 5:30-7:00 PM
5  Where:    E53-482
5  Contact:  RSVP to bai at mit.edu

- "The Prospect of Armenian-Turkish Reconciliation," an interactive 
   dialogue with Prof. Asbed Kotchikian (Bentley University) and 
   Prof. Taner Akcam (Clark University).

- Sponsored by a Graduate Student Life Grant.

- Dinner will be served for those who RSVP.
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6  What:     7th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity (PE) Symposium
6  When:     Friday, April 16 8:00AM - 5:00PM
6  Where:    Boston Copley Marriott
6  Contact:  MIT VC/PE Club  or james.luong at sloan.mit.edu

-  7th year of symposium addressing cutting-edge trends and developments in PE

-  Last year's attendance: > 350 PE professionals, LPs, industry execs, faculty, 
   students

-  9 Panels including Energy, LPs, Growth Equity, Distressed, Mega Funds

-  MIT Students $40, VCPE Club Members: $35

-  More info and Registration: http://www.mitvcpe.com/symposium/
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7  What:     MIT Sloan Business in Gaming Conference 2010
7  When:     Friday, April 16, 2010 (8am – 5pm, followed by networking reception)
7  Where:    Microsoft NERD Center
7  Contact:  bigteam at mit.edu  

- Learn from industry veterans on business challenges in the video games industry

- Keynote by Gordon Walton, MMO Pioneer who is working on Star Wars®: The Old Republic™

- Speakers include: Curt Schilling (38 Studios/former Red Sox pitcher), 
  Mike Dornbrook (Harmonix), Steve Meretsky (Playdom)

- For more information and to register, please visit www.mitbig.com

- Follow us on Facebook (“mitbigconference”) and Twitter (official hash tag #MITBIG)
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