[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Congressman Capuano on campus, 80s Party, Concerts, Tapas and Fiesta and more...]

[Todd Schenk (GSC Secretary)]

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Highlights:

	1.  U.S. Congressman Capuano at MIT

	2.  MIT-Harvard 80s Party

	3.  An Evening of Piano and Vocal Music: NAGPS Leadership in Concert

	4.   Tapas and Fiesta

	5.  Keeping Riley Concert ('Of Rags' College Campus Tour)

	6.  Entrepreneur Showcase at MIT VC Conference

	7.  $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

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1 What:     U.S. Congressman Capuano Speaks to Graduate Students at MIT
1 When:    Saturday, November 13, 1:00pm
1 Where:   MIT Campus (exact location TBA)
1 Contact: Alex Evans, GSC Legislative Action
 
- As part of the 24th Annual NAGPS National Conference being hosted at MIT, 
  NAGPS, in conjuction with the MIT GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee, 
  has invited Congressman Mike Capuano to speak at MIT.  
- Congressman Capuano represents the MIT district
- Seating is limited.  Register to attend online:  
  http://www.nagps.org/events/national-conference/special-event-registration

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2 What:     MIT-Harvard 80s Party
2 When:    Saturday November 13th, 9-12:30 PM
2 Where:   Dudley House, Harvard Yard
2 Who:       Open to MIT graduate students and Harvard Dudley House 
                    members, student ID required.
2 Contact:  dudley.social at gmail.com

- Do you remember when stonewash was cool? When shoulder pads were in?
  When pastels and neons were worn side by side?  Come relive the joy of
  80s fashion and do the running-man all night long at the Harvard-MIT
  80s party. Come dressed in your best 80s gear and reminisce with
  friends.
- Free entry. Snacks provided, alcoholic beverages $2 (cash only). 
- Proper ID required for alcohol. 

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3 What:     An Evening of Piano and Vocal Music: NAGPS Leadership in Concert
3 When:    Thursday, November 11, 8:00pm
3 Where:   Student Center, Mezzanine Lounge (307)
3 Contact: Julia Mortyakova, exofficio at nagps.org
 
- You are invited to a night of classical and popular music featuring Julia Mortyakova, 
  piano and Jon Kowalski, voice.  This concert will take you on a musical journey 
  around the world featuring the music of Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, Cecile 
  Chaminade, Olga Harris, Gustavo Parra, and many more! 

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4 What:      Tapas and Fiesta
4 When:     7:30-11:00 PM, November 13th, 2010
4 Where:    Hulsizer room, Ashdown House
4 Contact:  Spain at MIT, spaniards-request at mit.edu

-  Spain at MIT invites you to try paella, chorizo and all sorts of tapas
-  Tickets are $5 if you buy them online, or $10 at the door 
-  Cash bar available with proper photo ID for +21 
-  Buy tickets at http://spain.ticketleap.com/tapasandfiesta/

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5 What:      Keeping Riley Concert ('Of Rags' College Campus Tour)
5 When:     Thursday 11th November, 8pm -10 PM
5 Where:    Lobdell Dining Hall (MIT Student Center 2nd floor, room W20-208)

- 'Of Rags' is a sustainable fashion company that donates 40% of proceeds to 
  public health initiatives in Ghana and employs Liberian refugees to produce the 
  clothes at fair wages.  Following a 25 city headlining tour this summer (which 
  included performances with Train, Ok Go, Badfish) the band has teamed up 
  with Of Rags this fall. 
- Come learn about a great cause in the global sustainability movement, listen to 
  good tunes, and check out some fashions!  All FREE.
- Brought to you by Sustainability at MIT and MIT's Global Poverty Initiative.

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6 What:     ENTREPRENEUR SHOWCASE at MIT VC Conference
6 When:    Thursday, November 18 (3-7pm)
6 Where:   MIT Sloan E62 Lobby
6 Contact: http://mitvcconference.com/showcase.htm 
                   (email: showcase at mitvcconference.com)
 
- Free admission and open to the public
- Discover 30 innovative startups with ground-breaking technologies
- Network with entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors and industry leaders
- Support your favorite startup through the Audience Choice Award!

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7 What:      Nominate a Friend for the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize!
7 When:     Before the deadline- 12/10/2010
7 Where:    Anywhere!
7 Contact:  Maura Hume, Lemelson-MIT Program, lemelson_awards at mit.edu 

- Ever talk to a friend and walk away thinking: "Wow! The project they are
 working on sounds amazing. More people need to know about this!"
 If this is the case, the Lemelson-MIT Program wants to know about them!
- Seniors and Graduate students are eligible to apply.
- Email prospective names to lemelson_awards at mit.edu today!