[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Athletic and Performance Grants, European Career Fair, Iron Chef, Energy Finance Forum, and more...]
Todd Schenk (GSC Secretary)
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Tue Nov 16 11:34:55 EST 2010
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Highlights:
1. GSC Athletic and Performance Activities Grant, Fall 2010
2. MIT European Career Fair - January 2011 (submit resume by Dec. 3)
3. Iron Chef Night
4. 2010 MIT Sloan Energy Finance Forum
5. Economist Club (Last discussion for this semester)
6. Entrepreneur Showcase at MIT VC Conference
7. Graduate Student Life Grants
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1 What: GSC Athletic and Performance Activities Grant, Fall 2010
1 When: DEADLINE November 18 (this Thursday)
1 Where: http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/funding/funding-activities
1 Contact: gsc-grant at mit.edu
- Supports graduate students who pursue a non-research/non-academic
activity at competitive levels.
- The grant is designed to support MIT graduate students who take part in
competitions/concerts/events throughout the year.
- The grant can cover fees and expenses such as registration,
accommodation, travel (air, car rental, gas, tolls, parking, public
transportation) and equipment shipment if needed.
- PLEASE NOTE: Members of a team travelling to the same activities MUST
have the same budget.
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2 What: MIT European Career Fair - January 2011
2 When: Resume Submission OPEN - Dealine Dec. 3
2 Where: https://www.euro-career.com
2 Contact: candidate at euroclub.mit.edu
- Looking a professional career in Europe?
- The ECF is the largest career fair of its kind in the US with
more than 130 companies and over 4000 participants
- Jan 22 - Career Fair Day with exhibits and presentations by
representatives from industry, academia and research.
- Jan 23 - 24 - Interviews for selected candidates.
- Submit your resume NOW and increase your chances of being
screened by the companies, at: https://www.euro-career.com
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3 What: Iron Chef Night
3 When: Sunday, November 21, 7:00pm to eat
3 Where: Sidney Pacific Multipurpose Room
3 Contact: Jeffrey Mo and Jia Yi Har, sp-social-chair at mit.edu
- Sign up to cook three dishes (appetizer, entrée, dessert) in teams. You
can sign up individually or as a team.
- Cook in the Sidney Pacific hall kitchens on the afternoon of the event.
- Sidney Pacific and LEF will pay for your ingredients.
- Winners get to split gift certificates of at least between $50 and $150!
- And if you don't want to cook, make sure to come EAT!
- Please contact sp-social-chair at mit.edu for more details. RSVP by Tuesday,
November 16!
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4 What: 2010 MIT Sloan Energy Finance Forum
THE LIFE CYCLE OF ENERGY FINANCE
4 When: Friday, December 3, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
4 Where: 51-Wong Auditorium
4 Contact: Emmanuel Boros, eboros at mit.edu
- The Sloan Energy & Environment Club is thrilled to announce the 2nd annual
MIT Sloan Energy Finance Forum
- This year the forum will address the theme of the Life Cycle of Energy Finance.
- The 2010 Energy Finance Forum will span the role of energy finance from early to
late stage capital and will be an excellent opportunity to meet major energy finance
professionals. We have a fantastic line-up of keynotes and panelists this year.
- Registration is free and encouraged to guarantee your spot.
- Registration: http://mitsloaneff2010.eventbrite.com/
- Website: http://mitenergyfinanceforum.weebly.com/index.html
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5 What: Economist Club (Last discussion for this semester)
5 When: 17th November, 2010, 6-7pm
5 Where: Kendall Au Bon Pain
5 Contact: ccm-exec at mit.edu or www.web.mit.edu/mitconsulting
- "The Economist Club" is a weekly, student led group discussion on one or
two articles of interest published in "The Economist" that week.
- It is a perfect platform for developing a working knowledge of current affairs,
hone analytical skills, and improve discussion skills in a team environment.
- This week's articles of discussion are Chinese takeovers (pg. 81) and Obama
in Asia (pg. 47).
- Light snacks and drinks will be served.
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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: Graduate Student Life Grants
7 When: Application deadline = Wednesday, January 19, 2011
7 Who: Students, spouses, faculty, staff, alumni, departments, existing
student groups, and new coalitions- Anyone with an idea!
- More information online: http://web.mit.edu/gslg
- Grants provide funding for graduate student life initiatives, anything
that builds community with the graduate student population. This can be a
single event, an ongoing series, a tool to build community - be creative.
- Previous successful grants include Weekly Wednesdays at the Muddy Charles,
Greek Cooking Class, Science Policy Bootcamp, the FamilyNet website and "An
Evening with Tom Chapin"
- Funding is for one year, with a possibility of renewal.
- Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Graduate Education.
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