[Gsc-anno] @MIT [GSC Mead Tasting @ Thirsty Ear, MIT Night at Improv Asylum, Are you a stressed out grad student?, and much more…]

[Madalyn Sarah Berns]

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SUBMIT AN ANNOUNCEMENT: http://gsc.mit.edu/anno

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In this week’s Anno:

 1.   GSC Mead Tasting @ Thirsty Ear

 2.   MIT Business in Gaming Conference

 3.   Interested in engaging in community service opportunities?

 4.   Apply to become an SP officer

 5.   Science Policy Initiative lunch with Noelle Selin

 6.   Are you a stressed out grad student?

 7.   MIT Night at Improv Asylum

 8.   Reframing International Development: DUSP International Development Conference


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1 What:     GSC Mead Tasting @ Thirsty Ear
1 When:    Saturday, April 7, 4 PM - 8 PM (2 sessions)
1 Where:   Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
1 Contact: gsc-ac at mit.edu<mailto:gsc-ac at mit.edu>

-  Do you enjoy beverages brewed from grain, barley, or grapes? Would
you like to try something new? How about mead, a.k.a “honey wine”?
-  Humans have been enjoying mead for almost 10,000 years. It's so old it's
new, and you have the chance now to experience its glorious come-back!
-  The top meaderies in Massachusetts and Maine are bringing their best
meads to the Thirsty Ear next weekend for you to experience!
-  Featuring the winner of the GSC Craft Beer Tasting! Act now before we
run out of space!
-  Tickets & info at http://gsc.mit.edu/2012/03/mead/


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2 What:     Mit Business in Gaming Conference
2 When:    Thursday April 5th
2 Where:   Wong auditorium (e51)
2 Contact: ksaeyan at mit.edu<mailto:ksaeyan at mit.edu>

-  Come check out MIT's 4th annual Business in Gaming Conference
-  Fireside chat with the CEO of Take-Two interactive
-  Business plan competition, door prizes, and a great lineup of speakers
-  Check out all the details here: www.mitbig.com<http://www.mitbig.com/>
-  Register now here: www.mitbig2012.eventbrite.com/<http://www.mitbig2012.eventbrite.com/>

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3 What:     Interested in engaging in community service opportunities but
                don’t know where to start?
3 When:    Anytime!
3 Where:   Anywhere!
3 Contact: psc at mit.edu<mailto:psc at mit.edu>

-  The MIT Public Service Center (PSC) publicizes a wide array of service
opportunities provided by internal and external sources.
-  If you are interested in participating in a service opportunity, a really
great place to receive up-to-date information is our Weekly E-Bulletin.
-  It includes information about one-time, on-going, and funded
commitments.
-  To sign up visit: http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/psc-volunteers
-  If you are looking for advice on your community service pursuits, email
psc at mit.edu<mailto:psc at mit.edu> to connect with PSC staff.

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4 What:     Apply to become an SP officer
4 When:    March 21st - April 11th
4 Where:   Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
4 Contact: sp-vp-info at mit.edu<mailto:sp-vp-info at mit.edu>

-  You don't need to be a Superman to become an SP officer. In fact, you
don't even need to be a current SP resident! Run for a Committee Chair
position;
-  Gain leadership experience!
-  Get guaranteed SP housing for 2011-12!
-  Get priority on room selection!
-  Open to the entire MIT graduate community. Come to an info coffee
hour on 4/4. Apply at http://s-p.mit.edu/apply. Applications open 3/21-4/11

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5 What:     Science Policy Initiative lunch with Noelle Selin
5 When:    April 3
5 Where:   RSVP to Amanda Cuellar (adcuella at mit.edu<mailto:adcuella at mit.edu>) for location
5 Contact: Amanda Cuellar, adcuella at mit.edu<mailto:adcuella at mit.edu>

-  Join Noelle Selin, Assistant Professor of Engineering Systems, 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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6 What:     Are you a stressed out grad student?
6 When:    Wednesday, April 4, at noon
6 Where:   Student Center, W20-201
6 Contact: artofliving-officers at mit.edu<mailto:artofliving-officers at mit.edu>

-  Be happier, calmer, and more productive with a few breathing and
meditation techniques, being taught tomorrow!
-  RSVP by emailing artofliving-officers at mit.edu<mailto:artofliving-officers at mit.edu>
-  Questions? Email us!

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7 What:     MIT Night at Improv Asylum
7 When:    Friday, March 30, 8 PM
7 Where:   Improv Asylum (216 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113)
7 Contact: clintonb at alum.mit.edu<mailto:clintonb at alum.mit.edu>

-  Join the MIT Club of Boston for a night of comedy!
-  We have discounted tickets for only $18.
-  Register at http://goo.gl/PoB2Z

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8 What:     Reframing International Development: DUSP International
                Development Conference
8 When:    Friday April 6, 8am - 5pm
8 Where:   MIT Faculty Club (E52- 6th floor)
8 Contact: Mariko Davidson (marikomd at mit.edu<mailto:marikomd at mit.edu>)

-  MIT's International Development Group within DUSP have organized
this conference on the future of international development.
-  This conference will bring together established players in the field, from
academic institutions to developing country foundations.
-  RSVP required: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3177731681
-  For more information: http://web.mit.edu/dusp/idg/conference/

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