[Gsc-anno] @MIT [ GSC Forum on Student Space, Nominate a student to become a member of the MIT Corporation, The PhD Movie! film screening with Jorge Cham of PhD Comics!, and much more…]
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In this week’s Anno:
1. GSC Forum on Student Space - (next) WEDNESDAY
2. Nominate a student to become a member of the MIT Corporation - due MONDAY
3. The PhD Movie! film screening with Jorge Cham of PhD Comics!
4. Reception with Jorge Cham for The PhD Comics Movie Screening
5. MIT L.E.A.D. leadership series
6. HallowMIT: Children's Halloween Festival - SUNDAY
7. Student Space Photo Competition - due MONDAY
8. Fall Festival Comedy Show - FRIDAY
9. MIT Transportation Showcase Poster Session
10. MIT Salsa/Rueda Dance Workshop - SUNDAY
11. Registration for the 2011 GWAMIT Leadership Conference is Now Open!
12. SPI Lunch with Doreen Hogle on intellectual property - TUESDAY
13. IDEAS Global Challenge Initial Scope Statement deadline
14. Registration open: MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
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1 What: GSC Forum on Student Space
1 When: 6:30pm Wednesday, November 2nd
1 Where: Pritchett Lounge, 50-258
1 Contact: RSVP at http://gsc.mit.edu/space
- MIT Graduate Students collaborate, study, eat, relax... but where?
- Be heard, help design the future!
- Food and drinks will be served
- PLEASE RSVP at http://gsc.mit.edu/space. For more information, contact
us at gsc-space-chair at mit.edu
- Also enter our space photo competition (prizes to be awarded) - link at
http://gsc.mit.edu/space
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2 What: Nominate a student to become a member of the MIT Corporation
2 When: Nominations due: October 31, 2011 – 5:00pm (ET).
2 Contact: Visit http://bit.ly/MITCorpNomination
- Nominate a student to become a member of the MIT Corporation! (Less
than 1 week left!)
- The MIT Corporation is the highest governing body of the Institute, and
every year one recent graduate is elected to serve a five-year term on this
group
- Participating in the Corporation is an exciting opportunity to shape the
future of MIT and interact with leaders in business, industry, and academia.
- This year, graduates of '10, '11, as well as prospective '12 graduates
are eligible to be nominated for this position.
- Do you know any eligible individuals who you would like to see on
the ballot? Nominate them! Self-nominations are welcome.
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3 What: The PhD Movie! film screening with Jorge Cham of PhD Comics!
3 When: 6:30p–8:30p, Thursday, Nov. 3
3 Where: 26-100
3 Contact: Marilyn Wilson (mcwilson at mit.edu)
- MIT ID only --- doors open 15 minutes before showing.
- Movie will last about 1 hr 20 min, followed by a talkback by Jorge Cham
(the creator of Ph.D. Comics), Evans Boney (cast) & Meg Rosenburg
(producer)
- The film introduces the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows
four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the "Nameless Grad Student"
- Web site: http://www.phdcomics.com/movie/index.php
- If you are interested in a reception with Jorge Cham, please see the other
relevant posting in this gsc-anno.
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4 What: Reception with Jorge Cham for The PhD Comics Movie Screening
4 When: Thursday, November 3, 2011
4 Where: Lobby 13
4 Contact: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Join us for a pre-screening reception of the widely anticipated PhD
Comics Movie!
- Meet Jorge Cham, the creator of PhD Comics, and welcome him to MIT!
- The reception will feature Mediterranean appetizers and a cash bar, plus
an opportunity to meet Jorge Cham, purchase his comic books, etc.
- All reception attendees will be saved VIP seats for the film screening
immediately after (6:30pm in 26-100)
- $6 with MIT ID / $9 for guests -- Get your ticket here:
https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=8
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5 What: MIT L.E.A.D. leadership series
5 When: Multiple dates
5 Where: Multiples locations
5 Contact: mitlead at mit.edu
- Intentional and fun leadership workshops for all students
- http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/leadership/mitlead
- Upcoming: Fundraising/Sponsorship, Group Dynamics
- and Resolving Conflict
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6 What: HallowMIT: Children's Halloween Festival
6 When: Saturday, October 29th 3pm to 5pm
6 Where: Z-Center
6 Contact: ahamlett at mit.edu
- FREE for the MIT community!
- Halloween fun for kids of all ages
- food, face painting, swimming, music, balloon artist, and much more!
- Wear your costume!
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7 What: Student Space Photo Competition
7 When: Submit by midnight on Monday October 31st
7 Where: http://gsc.mit.edu/2011/10/space-task-force-photo-competition
7 Contact: gsc-space-chair at mit.edu
- The GSC's Student Space Task Force is working to improve life on
campus and wants to know more about how you live, work and play
here at MIT.
- Start clicking and submit your photos that answer one of the following
three questions: Where do you study? Where do you relax? Where do
you ____?
- Prizes, including $50 of Tech Cash, will be awarded to the best photos
in each category.
- The winners will be announced at the GSC’s Forum on Student Space,
which will take place on Wed. Nov. 2nd at 6:30pm in Pritchett Lounge
(50-258).
- Support our efforts to improve student space and possibly win a prize!
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8 What: Fall Festival Comedy Show
8 When: October 28, 2011
8 Where: Kresge Auditorium
8 Contact: events-comm-staff at mit.edu
- John Oliver is coming to MIT!
- You know him from the "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and
Community!
- Tickets available! $10 for MIT students
- web.mit.edu/fall
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9 What: MIT Transportation Showcase Poster Session
9 When: Abstract Submission by Friday, October 28
9 Where: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dE1uMDFNejFzWkNaV0w5UVJoSWpFdVE6MQ#gid=0
9 Contact: Justin Stilwell, jdls at mit.edu
- The MIT Transportation Showcase will take place on Thursday,
November 17 (6-9:30 pm) at the MIT Museum.
- The showcase will connect students, faculty, alumni, and employers
through an evening featuring:
- A transportation research poster session, employer recruitment booths,
networking over food and drinks.
- Poster session will be judged by MIT faculty and feature prizes for best
posters.
- Please submit abstracts via the above link by Friday, October 28.
Deadline subject to extension, space permitting.
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10 What: MIT Salsa/Rueda Dance Workshop
10 When: Sunday October 30, 2011 12-3pm
10 Where: Student Center Room 407 (W20-407)
10 Contact: dkbrown5 at mit.edu
- Learn CUBAN SALSA!! Refine your SKILL!! Learn some NEW TURNS
AND MOVES!! Dance with SOMEONE NEW!! Bring a friend!
- No prior experience necessary.
- FREE for MIT students; $5 General Admission
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11 What: Registration for the 2011 GWAMIT Leadership Conference is Now Open!
11 When: November 7-10, 2011
11 Where: Various locations, see: leadership.gwamit.org
11 Contact: gwamit-leadership at mit.edu
- Opening Keynote by Christine Furstoss, Technical Director of GE and
Closing Keynote by Lila Ibrahim, Partner at KPCB
- Entrepreneurship Panel with Bettina Hein (CEO, Pixability), Daphne Zohar
(Founder, PureTech Ventures), Prof. Rosalind Picard (co-founder, Affectiva)
- 3 Workshops (RSVP required): How to Give a Scientific Talk, Time &
Stress Management, and Networking
- More Details at: leadership.gwamit.org
- RSVP here: http://bit.ly/rpWixy
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12 What: SPI Lunch with Doreen Hogle on intellectual property
12 When: Tuesday, Nov 1. Noon to 1pm.
12 Where: RSVP to whitney5 at mit.edu for location.
12 Contact: whitney5 at mit.edu
- Space is limited!
- About the Speaker
- more info at: http://www.hbsr.com/directory/doreen-hogle
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13 What: IDEAS Global Challenge Initial Scope Statement deadline (1 out of 4)
13 When: Wednesday, 11/2 at 11:59pm
13 Where: Through a team profile at globalchallenge.mit.edu
13 Contact: globalchallenge at mit.edu
- Do you have a team and an idea for the IDEAS Global Challenge?
- Become familiar with the instructions here:
http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter
- Register your team here: http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/teams/add
- Submit an Initial Scope Statement. You can find the guidelines here: http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/files/initial_proposal_guidelines.pdf
- Otherwise, you can be involved in the Global Challenge in other ways!
Volunteer or offer your expertise (visit globalchallenge.mit.edu for more info)
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14 What: Registration open: MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (MIT-CHIEF)
14 When: Nov. 19-20
14 Where: Stata Center 1st floor
14 Contact: info at mitchief.org
- Register now at http://mitchief.org/register
- Meet top venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs, and technical
experts from both China and USA.
- Discover opportunities in the hottest areas of technology, including
clean energy, information technology and healthcare.
- Join a fast-growing market of 1.3 billion people, understand the
Chinese business environment, and spot future development opportunities.
- Find out the most innovative business plans submitted to our "Pitch to
China" Business Plan Contest, which will receive a total of $18,000 in prizes.
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