[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Ski trip, GRT info sessions, IDEAS competition/Global Challenge, Dissertation Boot Camp, $100K Exec Summary Contest]

[Todd Schenk (GSC Secretary)]

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Highlights:

	1.  2011 GSC Ski Trip

	2.  Graduate Resident Tutor Information Session - TONIGHT (and in future)

	3.   IDEAS Competition/MIT Global Challenge

	4.   GSC Dissertation Boot Camp

	5.  MIT $100K Executive Summary Contest

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1 What:       2011 GSC Ski Trip
1 When:     January 21-24, 2011
1 Where:    Maine's Sunday River (http://www.sundayriver.com)
1 Contact:  http://gsc.mit.edu/skitrip 

- Ticket sales on Monday, Dec 6th at 12 PM and Thursday, Dec 9th at 7 PM.
- All graduate students and postdocs are welcome with up to 1 guest per 
   student/post-doc.
- 671 acres, and 8 interconnected mountains, 132 trails, 16 lifts, and the 
   most dependable snow in New England.
- Enjoy slopeside condos, free group lessons, 3 days of skiing, and plenty 
   of social activities.
- See http://gsc.mit.edu/skitrip for more  details and to buy tickets.
- Questions? Check the FAQ page http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/component/content/article/245 
   and the discussion forum: 
   http://snowriders.scripts.mit.edu/forums/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=b7fb049fea083e1b566408ab87d78d73 
- Check our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MIT-GSC-Ski-Trip-2011/160093400699487 

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2 What:       Graduate Resident Tutor (GRT) Information Session
2 When:      Monday, November 29, 6-7pm
2 Where:     The Hulsizer Room at Ashdown NW35
2 Contact:   be-a-grt at mit.edu

- Residential Life Programs is seeking MIT graduate students to live in 
   undergraduate dorms as mentors for 2011-2012.
- GRTs receive free housing and a stipend, and play a vital role in the 
   MIT community.
- The info session is a chance to discuss the position with a current GRT 
   and an RLP staff member.
- For more information or to start an application, visit http://greta.mit.edu
- If you can’t make this session, there will be others on 12/14, 01/05, 01/26, and 02/03


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3 What:       IDEAS Competition/MIT Global Challenge: Initial Proposals, 
                     Submit early, Submit often 
3 When:     12/5/2010
3 Where:    http://globalchallenge.mit.edu
3 Contact:  Kate Mytty – ideas-admin at mit.edu 
 
- Are you working on a project with a community partner? Are you a problem 
   solver looking to tackle barriers to well-being? 
- Enter the IDEAS Competition/Global Challenge — awarding up to $25k this 
   year to help teams pilot their innovative service projects. 
- Two stages to enter: 1. Submit one initial proposal (Rolling deadline 5th of 
   every month through March). 2. Submit a final proposal – April 5th. 
- See past winners and this year’s teams. Find teammates, problem sets; get 
   recruited. Sign up online: http://globalchallenge.mit.edu

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4 What:       GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
4 When:      8:30am to 5:30pm, Dec 6 to Dec 17
4 Where:     50-258
4 Contact:   Leilani Chirino, Simona Nedelcu or Sumeet Kumar at gsc-arc-dbc at mit.edu

- Quiet and focused environment for writing theses
- Coffee and breakfast provided
- Please supply your own laptop computer
- Register by November 29 at 5pm: registration fee $30
- http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/arc/343-dissertation-boot-camp

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5 What:       MIT $100K Executive Summary Contest – Enter Now!
5 When:      Registration Deadline is Dec 2 at 6PM EST
5 Where:     http://register.mit100k.org

- Submit your 2-page executive summary for your chance to win $5,000
- Great preparation for the Business Plan Contest in the Spring!
- Submit your summaries to http://register.mit100k.org