[Gsc-anno] @MIT [GSC Space Task Force, GSC Sustainability Subcommittee meeting, MIT Women's Initiative Applications , and much more…]
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In this week’s Anno:
1. GSC Space Task Force - Inaugural Fall Meeting - THURSDAY
2. GSC Sustainability Subcommittee meeting - Inaugural fall meeting - THURSDAY
3. MIT Women's Initiative Applications
4. Join the Greater Boston Universities’ Week of Service!
5. Soros Fellowship Info Session
6. Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange - THURSDAY
7. MIT Snowriders Welcome Back BBQ - MONDAY
8. An Evening with Bill Bonvillian, MIT Washington DC Office Director - TODAY!
9. Hacking Medicine Event
10. MIT Energy Conference Information Session - TODAY!
11. MIT EMS Information Session
12. GradRat Ordering Opportunity - FRIDAY
13. Science Policy Initiative lunch with Charles Caldart
14. MIT Generator - Sustainability in Action
15. MIT Sustainability Summit 2012 Info Session - TUESDAY
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1 What: GSC Space Task Force - Inaugural Fall Meeting
1 When: Thursday September 29th, 6 - 7:30 pm
1 Where: GSC Office (50-220)
1 Contact: gsc-space-chair at mit.edu<mailto:gsc-space-chair at mit.edu> (please RSVP)
- Student space - whether it be for organized extracurricular activities,
informal relaxation and socializing, or academic interaction beyond the lab -
is an important yet often neglected part of campus life. A variety of exciting
initiatives taking place across the Institute are, however, raising the profile
of this issue, creating powerful opportunities for graduate students to
influence decisions and change MIT for the better.
- We are looking for graduate students to work with us on developing a vision
for graduate student space, engaging the community to collect ideas and
feedback, and presenting results to the administration in various fora.
- There are various volunteer opportunities available that involve varying
degrees of engagement and commitment, but all offer the reward of tangibly
contributing to a better campus for current and future generations of graduate
students.
- A light meal will be served.
- Please send us an e-mail at gsc-space-chair at mit.edu<mailto:gsc-space-chair at mit.edu> to let us know if you plan
to attend, or with any questions or comments.
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2 What: GSC Sustainability Subcommittee meeting - Inaugural fall meeting
2 When: Thursday September 29th, 7:30 - 9 pm
2 Where: GSC Office (50-220)
2 Contact: tschenk at mit.edu<mailto:tschenk at mit.edu> (please RSVP)
- A 2010/11 GSC Task Force made 38 recommendations on what can be done
both by the organization directly and by the Institute overall to enhance
sustainability on campus. The recommendations fall into a variety of categories,
ranging from waste management in the GSC office to sustainability curriculum
and research.
- The subcommittee is now working to implement these recommendations and
needs motivated graduate students that can work with others to improve the
GSC's own operations and lobby and support the Institute in its efforts.
- Please visit http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/arc/sustainability/ for more information,
or contact us at gsc-sustainabiliy at mit.edu<mailto:gsc-sustainabiliy at mit.edu> to get involved!
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3 What: MIT Women's Initiative Applications
3 When: October 16th 11:59pm
3 Where: http://mit.edu/wi/presenters/
3 Contact: wi-directors at mit.edu<mailto:wi-directors at mit.edu>
- Make a difference and go on a free trip this IAP!
- MIT WI sends pairs of undergrad/grad female engineers to encourage
girls to remain interested in math and science
- Past presenters have visited Washington, Hawaii, Miami, Alaska, and
San Francisco, to name a few.
- Spots are limited! Learn more and apply now! http://mit.edu/wi/presenters/
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4 What: Join the Greater Boston Universities’ Week of Service!
4 When: October 18-21, 2011, 10am-12pm
4 Where: Cradles to Crayons
4 Contact: Kristi Gundrum Kebinger, MIT Public Service Center, volunteering at mit.edu<mailto:volunteering at mit.edu>
- The MIT Public Service Center is looking for 140 MIT volunteers to join
students , staff, faculty, spouses, partners, and alumni from Boston College,
Boston University, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and
Wellesley College in volunteering at Cradles to Crayons' Giving Factory
on October 18-21, 2011.
- Volunteer opportunities are available 10am-12pm daily.
- Volunteers will inspect incoming books, match outfits, sort and test toys,
stuff backpacks, or fill orders that meet the needs of individual boys and
girls in their local communities.
- To volunteer, apply by October 7: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHprUEduTWdXelVIUExFbjNYczQ5X0E6MQ
- The MIT Public Service Center will follow-up with information about
free buses provided to and from the Giving Factory.
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5 What: Soros Fellowship Info Session
5 When: October 7, 4pm
5 Where: MIT, 2-142
5 Contact: lanli at mit.edu<mailto:lanli at mit.edu>
- Meet with the director of the Soros Fellowships for New Americans, talk
to current fellows, and learn more about the application. For more
information about the fellowship, visit: http://www.pdsoros.org/
- Each fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study – in any field
and in any advanced degree-granting program – in the United States.
- Each award is for up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000
in tuition support for each year of graduate study supported, a total of as much as $90,000.
- The deadline for submission of completed applications is November 1, 2011.
- Selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained
accomplishment.
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6 What: Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange
6 When: Thursday September 29 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
6 Where: W20-306
6 Contact: chrejgor at gmx.de<mailto:chrejgor at gmx.de>
- Bring your clean, gently used kids clothing, outerwear, or shoes and
toys for children ages 0-5.
- Items will be organized by gender and size so you can quickly find
what you need for your growing little ones.
- CLOTHING DROP-OFF will be from 10 - 11 a.m.
- CLOTHING EXCHANGE will start at 11 a.m.
- You do not need to bring clothes to participate.
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7 What: MIT Snowriders Welcome Back BBQ
7 When: October 3rd 5-7pm
7 Where: Kresge Pits #1
7 Contact: sr-officers at mit.edu<mailto:sr-officers at mit.edu>
- ***NEW TIME***
- Come meet your fellow snowriders and get psyched about the upcoming
season!
- FREE catered BBQ food w/ vegetarian accommodations
- Officer elections
- REI Gift certificate raffle
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8 What: An Evening with Bill Bonvillian, MIT Washington DC Office Director
8 When: Wednesday, September 28
8 Where: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence Multipurpose Room (NW86,
70 Pacific Street)
8 Contact: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu<mailto:sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu>
- Are you interested in the intersection of science, engineering, technology,
and public policy?
- The Sidney Pacific Committee for Scholarly Interactions, in cooperation
with the MIT Science Policy Initiative (SPI), is pleased to host Bill Bonvillian,
Director of the MIT Washington DC Office (http://web.mit.edu/dc/about.html)
- Join us for (non-pizza) dinner!
- You must RSVP at http://goo.gl/5X6Xs to attend!
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9 What: Hacking Medicine Event
9 When: October 22nd - 23rd
9 Where: MIT Media Lab
9 Contact: Elliot Cohen, elliotc at mit.edu<mailto:elliotc at mit.edu>
- We are proud to announce Hacking Medicine, the first event of its kind.
Engineers, scientists, physicians, and entrepreneurs, in one location, creating
disruptive healthcare solutions today.
- If you want to radically change healthcare, then apply now: http://bit.ly/nXIF3P.
Bring your skills, your ideas, or both. We're selecting 100 people just like you.
- Be part of the inaugural conference. Leave with a team and a hack on its first
steps towards becoming a company and disrupting healthcare.
- For more information or to apply to be one of the 100: http://hackingmedicine.mit.edu/
- Hacking Medicine takes place October 22nd and 23rd at the Media Lab at MIT.
If you are selected we will send you more detailed logistics.
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10 What: MIT Energy Conference Information Session
10 When: Wednesday 9/28 at 5:30 PM
10 Where: 1-190
10 Contact: Megan Glendon
- Come learn about opportunities to join the MIT Energy Conference
Organizing Team!
- We are holding an Information Session on Wednesday September 28
at 5:30 PM in 1-190.
- The MIT Energy Conference, now in its seventh year, will take place on
March 16-17, 2012.
- The Organizing Team (of about 80 students) is a great way to meet
students interested in energy issues across campus and to contribute
to the largest student-run conference of its kind in the U.S.
- We need student volunteers to help with conference content, marketing,
operations, sponsorship and more!
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11 What: MIT EMS Information Session
11 When: Tuesday, September 27th, 7:30PM
11 Where: Room 2-105
11 Contact: dsoukup at mit.edu<mailto:dsoukup at mit.edu>
- Want to learn more about what MIT EMS can do for you?
- Interested in becoming an EMT?
- Come to our Info Session and get your questions answered.
- Grad students are welcome and encouraged to apply for the IAP EMT course
and join MIT EMS!
- Application opens September 28th. To learn more and apply: ems.mit.edu<http://ems.mit.edu/>
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12 Who: GradRat
12 What: Ordering Opportunity
12 When: 9/30 7-9pm
12 Where: Graduate Natural History Gala
- Additional GradRat Ordering opportunity @ Graduate Natural History Gala
- Friday Sep 30th : 7pm-9pm
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
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13 What: Science Policy Initiative lunch with Charles Caldart
13 When: Sept. 27th, 12-1PM
13 Where: RSVP to adcuella at mit.edu<mailto:adcuella at mit.edu> for location
13 Contact: Amanda Cuellar, adcuella at mit.edu<mailto:adcuella at mit.edu>
- Join Charles Caldart Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering at MIT and Director of Litigation of the National Environmental
Law Center for an informal discussion about science policy.
- Attendance will be limited. Contact Amanda Cuellar (adcuella at mit.edu<mailto:adcuella at mit.edu>)
to RSVP
- SPI is a student group involved in outreach and advocacy efforts related
to science policy.
- Visit our website http://web.mit.edu/spi/ for more information.
- This event is sponsored by the MIT Science Policy Initiative and the
GSC Funding Board.
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14 What: MIT Generator - Sustainability in Action
14 When: Tuesday September 27th, 7 - 9pm
14 Where: R&D Commons (Stata Center, 4th floor)
14 Contact: sustainability-president at mit.edu<mailto:sustainability-president at mit.edu>
- Want to learn about how students, faculty, and staff can collaborate
around energy, environment, and sustainability? Have an idea for
something new? Come to the Generator!
- The MIT Generator hosts a forum for groups currently working on
energy, the environment, and sustainability to share their work and for
anyone to pitch new ideas and projects. Find funding for your green
idea. Hear about existing efforts from many of the major campus and
city groups. Meet new collaborators. Share your ideas for changing
our campus and city!
- Join a project. Lead a team. Help the world.
- DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED. (Compostable tableware will also be
provided, but the greenest thing to do is bring your own reusable
tableware.)
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15 What: MIT Sustainability Summit 2012 Info Session
15 When: Oct 4 (6:30-7:30pm)
15 Where: Room E51 - 151
15 Contact: partiuch at mit.edu<mailto:partiuch at mit.edu>
- Interested in environmental, social, and economic sustainability?
- This April, the 4th Annual MIT Sustainability Summit will be the grand finale
of Earth Week events at MIT.
- The Summit will take place on April 20th, 2012, bringing together 250+
students, faculty, business as well as social leaders from across the country.
- The organizing team is forming now and we need YOU to help make
the Summit the best ever! There will be plenty of ways to contribute your
skills and ideas through teams including Tech, Content, Operations,
Marketing, and more.
- Come learn more at the MIT Sustainability Summit Info Session
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