[Gsc-anno] @MIT [4th of July, Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities, Mentor a High School Student, Intercultural Relations...]

[Todd Schenk (GSC Secretary)]

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Highlights:

	1. 4th of July BBQ

	2. Designing assistive technology for people with disabilities

	3.  Mentor a High School Student through ACES

	4. Intercultural Relationships

         5. GSC Dissertation Boot Camp

	6. Letter to Senator Scott Brown in support of science research and  
education funding

	7. Summer Ballroom Dance Workshops

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Message brought to you by:  The MIT Graduate Student Council

Send your ideas to:  changemit at mit.edu

Visit us online at:  gsc.mit.edu

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1 What:     4th of July BBQ
1 When:    July 4, noon-3 p.m.
1 Where:   Ashdown House (NW35)
1 Contact:  ashdown-social at mit.edu

-  Free food, music, games, and prizes in celebration of an American  
and Ashdown tradition
-  Please be friendly to the environment and bring your own reusable  
utensils.
-  Open to the MIT community.

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2 What:     New Student Group: Designing assistive technology for  
people with disabilities
2 When:    Wednesday, June 30, 6pm
2 Where:   Room 1-375
2 Contact: Assistive Technology @ MIT through William Li (wpli at mit.edu)

-  Help develop low-cost devices that help people with  
disabilitieslive more independently!
-  Sample projects: adapted iPods, modified sports equipment,  
accessible software
-  Come to our meeting to learn more and contribute your ideas and  
skills!
-  Website: http://sites.google.com/site/mitassistivetech/
-  Mailing list: http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/assistivetechnology

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3 What:     Mentor a High School Student through ACES (Achieving  
Careers in Science and Engineering)
3 When:    Volunteering during the summer or fall
3 Contact:  Katharine Chu (k_chu at mit.edu)

We're looking for volunteers to:
-  Become a mentor: ~ 4 hours a month (meet twice a month for two  
hours each to do a fun activity with your mentee)
-  Create curricula that teach life skills: flexible hours... (meet  
during the summer to create life skills curriculum i.e. college prep,  
time management, note taking skills etc.)
-  Teach workshops: at least 3 hours a semester (teach the life skills  
curriculum to high school students during workshops)
-  For more information, please contact Katharine Chu at  k_chu at mit.edu

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4 What:     Intercultural Relationships
4 When:    Wednesday, June 30th at 11 a.m.
4 Where:   E23-297
4 Contact: Jennifer Recklet Tassi reck at med.mit.edu

-  Are you married to or in a relationship with someone from a  
different culture and country?
-  Let's talk about the joys and challenges of being in an  
intercultural relationship.
-  Come to share your stories and suggestions for managing the  
cultural and language barriers.
-  All are welcome to attend, including children.
-  Led by Kate McCarthy and Jennifer Recklet Tassi from the Center for  
Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT Medical

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5 What: GSC Dissertation Boot Camp 1
5 When: 8:30am to 5:30pm, July 12 to July 16
5 Where: 4-145
5 Contact: Leilani Chirino, Simona Nedelcu or Sumeet Kumar at gsc-arc-dbc at mit.edu

-  Quiet and focused environment for writing theses
-  Coffee and lunch provided, as well as writing advices and  
relaxation tips
-  Please supply your own laptop computer
-  Register by July 2nd at 5pm: registration fee $25
-  http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/arc/343-dissertation-boot-camp

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6 What:     Sign letter to Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in support of  
science research and education funding
6 When:     "Sign" by Tuesday June 29th
6 Contact:  Megan Brewster, mmb6 at mit.edu

-  Science Policy Initiative (web.mit.edu/spi) is sending a letter to  
Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) to remind him of the importance of funding  
science research and education
-  Urges Brown to support quick, bipartisan support of the upcoming  
reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act (http://science.house.gov/)
-  Email Megan Brewster (mmb6 at mit.edu) by 29 Jun with full name and  
department to "sign" and/or to obtain copy of letter text

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7  What:     Summer Ballroom Dance Workshops
7  When:     Mondays and Tuesdays 7-9pm
7  Where:    http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/iapsummer.html
7 Contact:  bdc-info at mit.edu

-  Come learn a variety of ballroom dance styles!
-  FREE for MIT Students with valid student ID ($1 for other students,  
$3 for general public).
-  No partner or experience necessary.
-  No pre-registration. Just show up and have fun!
-  Classes this week in Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz, and Rumba. Location  
either La Sala or TSMC Lobby. Check website for details.


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