[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Paid Webmaster Position, Ballroom Dance Workshops, Ten-Cent Wings, and more...]
Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Jun 11 15:18:48 EDT 2012
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In this anno…
GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Webmaster Application (*Paid Position!*) <#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc0>
- Institute Committee Rep Applications <#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc1>
- Grad Orientation 2012 Logo Design Contest *(Win a $50 Amazon Gift
Card!)* <#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc2>
- GSC Official Stance on the State of Off-Campus
Housing<#137dcfaecc93eacb_gsc3>
Academic & Professional
- Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded
Research<#137dcfaecc93eacb_academic1>
- Broader Impacts Group Kickoff Event <#137dcfaecc93eacb_academic2>
- NASA/MIT Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design
2012<#137dcfaecc93eacb_academic3>
Extracurricular
- Ballroom Dance Workshops <#137dcfaecc93eacb_extra1>
Social
- Science Fiction Author John Scalzi Visiting MIT<#137dcfaecc93eacb_social1>
- SP June Brunch <#137dcfaecc93eacb_social2>
- Ten-Cent Wings and Basketball Night at the Thirsty
Ear<#137dcfaecc93eacb_social4>
- SP Cultural Festival <#137dcfaecc93eacb_social3>
*GSC*
Webmaster Application (*Paid Position!*)
*What*: GSC Webmaster Applications now open! (*Paid Position!*)
*When*: Applications due 11:59PM on Sunday June 24, 2012
*Where*: GSC Webmaster App <http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/>
*Contact*: Please contact the GSC Secretary <gsc-secretary at mit.edu> with
questions
- The GSC is seeking to hire a *webmaster for general maintenance and
operations of our site* (gsc.mit.edu)
- This is a paid position and can last to the end of the academic year
(or longer, provided the candidate does an acceptable job and is amenable
to continuing)
- Time requirements: flexible!
- Salary: $15 per hour, up to $4,000 per year
- We are looking for candidates that meet the following criteria: (1)
Must have HTML and PHP experience and be familiar with server-side
scripting (e.g. PHP, JavaScript, although more advanced ones are welcome!);
(2) Experience and familiarity with MySQL; (3) Comfortable with text
editors and command line; (4) Familiarity with security settings (Being
able to deal with MIT certificates is a plus); (5) Familiarity with
MIT-specific resources is a bonus (e.g. scripts server, web folder
structure and permissions, etc.)
- The application can be found
here<http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/>.
It's due on June 24 (by 11:59PM), and we will be holding brief interviews
the week of June 25.
GSC Institute Committee Rep Applications Now Open!
*What*: GSC Institute Committee Rep Applications
*When*: Applications due June 30, 2012
*Where*: GSC Institute Rep
App<http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2012-institute-committee-rep-application/>
*Contact*: Aalap Dighe <gsc-vp at mit.edu>
- Institute Committee representatives are a vital link between the
administration, the GSC, and the community as a whole
- More information about the positions can be found
here<http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/institute-rep/>
- Applications for this year are now open at this
page<http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2012-institute-committee-rep-application/>
- Questions? Please contact Aalap Dighe, GSC VP <gsc-vp at mit.edu>
GSC Orientation 2012 Logo Design Contest *(Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!)*
*What*: GSC Orientation 2012 Logo Design Contest *(Win a $50 Amazon Gift
Card!)*
*When*: Deadline for submission is 23:59 on Sunday June 17
*Where*: Submit to the OC Chairs <gsc-oc at mit.edu>
*Contact*: Neel and Cristina <gsc-oc at mit.edu>
- Do you want to be part of Team Orientation 2012? Do you like designing
and putting your creative skills to use?
- Help design the Orientation 2012 logo that will be seen by thousands
of your fellow MIT students (and get a gift card if your design is chosen)!
- Design criteria: (1) The logo must contain the MIT colors (see
here<http://web.mit.edu/graphicidentity/colors/index.html>and
here <http://gsc.mit.edu/orientation2011/>); (2) Submit 2 versions: (i)
a high-resolution 600 ppi version for color laser printing and (ii) a
low-resolution 100 ppi version for web rendering; (3) Images and fonts
should preferably be vector graphics rendered for scalability; (4) Max.
file size 300 kB for web logo; (5) Image size should not exceed 200 px
height for web rendering; (6) Acceptable file formats include .gif, .png,
or .tiff
- By submitting an entry to this competition, you agree to surrender
copyright, without reservation, and grant all inclusive rights to the GSC
to share, distribute and use the logo materials and their derivative works
in web, print, fabric and all other media (digital or print), without
attribution, and for commercial purposes
GSC Official Stance on the State of Off-Campus Housing
*What*: GSC Official Stance on the State of Off-Campus Housing
*When*: Published Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
*Where*: May/June Faculty Newsletter (article is available
here<http://web.mit.edu/fnl/volume/245/spatocco.html>)
*Contact*: Brian Spatocco, GSC President <gsc-president at mit.edu>
- This article in the Faculty Newsletter presents the GSC's stance on
the housing market surrounding MIT
- This is the first time the GSC has made a public statement about such
an issue
- We look forward to working together with Faculty and Staff in order to
plan strategically for the future
- Comments and/or concerns are welcome. Please contact Brian
Spatocco<gsc-president at mit.edu>
*Academic & Professional*
Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded Research
*What*: Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded
Research
*When*: Today through July 11, 2012
*Where*: Online (petition is
here<https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/require-free-access-over-internet-scientific-journal-articles-arising-taxpayer-funded-research/wDX82FLQ>)
*Contact*: GSC LASC <gsc-lasc-committee at mit.edu>
- Have you ever used a library computer or campus Internet connection to
read a research paper?
- Once you graduate, all of that research becomes inaccessible
- We're petitioning the Obama administration to mandate an Open Access
Policy
- Open Access will make federally funded research freely available to
the public
- Please sign the petition
here<https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/require-free-access-over-internet-scientific-journal-articles-arising-taxpayer-funded-research/wDX82FLQ>
!
Broader Impacts Group Kickoff Event
*What*: Broader Impacts Group Kickoff Event
*When*: June 19, 4-6PM
*Where*: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Exhibit Center (12 School St.,
Woods Hole, MA)
*Contact*: Alice Alpert <aalpert at mit.edu>
- What motivates you to do your research? How will your share your
findings with the world?
- Find out about communications workshops that can help you hone skills
for academia and beyond as well as define ideas for Broader Impacts
Statements
- Refreshments will be served
- Visit our website here <http://www.whoi.edu/website/big/home>
- Join our mailing list
here<http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/broaderimpactsgroup>
NASA/MIT Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design 2012
*What*: NASA/MIT Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design 2012 - Innovation
Bootcamp - Solving NASA's Epic Challenges
*When*: June 24-June 29, 2012
*Where*: Multiple locations over the 1-week period (Burton Conner House,
33-116, 9-057)
*Contact*: Sydney Do <sydneydo at mit.edu>
- Are you passionate about solving "epic" multidisciplinary problems,
while inspiring and educating high school students in STEM disciplines?
- Want to learn methods for fostering your own creativity as you develop
concepts to address tough research problems?
- NASA and MIT AeroAstro are running the ICED2012 Program, aimed at
using the creativity of the crowds to address some of NASA's biggest
challenges
- We are looking for grad students with diverse research backgrounds to
come up with out-of-the-box ideas, and teach high school students to do the
same
- More information and application details here <http://bit.ly/ICED2012>
*Extracurricular*
Ballroom Dance Workshops
*What*: Ballroom Dance Workshops
*When*: Mondays, 7:00-9:00PM
*Where*: Location varies - please check website
*Contact*: Ballroom Dancing Club <bdc-info at mit.edu>
- Classes in Swing, Tango, Rumba, Hustle, Cha-Cha, and Waltz
- No previous experience or partner is necessary
- Dress casually and comfortably
- FREE for MIT students!
- Check website for full schedule
here<http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/iapsummer.html>
*Social*
Science Fiction Author John Scalzi
*What*: Science fiction author John Scalzi visits MIT
*When*: Friday June 15, 5:00PM
*Where*: MIT Science Fiction Library (W20-473)
*Contact*: MITSFS <mitsfs at mit.edu>
- Hugo-Winning Author John Scalzi is visiting MIT!
- Part of book tour for "Redshirts"
- Informal visit in the world's largest open-stack SF and fantasy library
SP June Brunch
*What*: Sidney-Pacific June Brunch
*When*: Sunday June 17, 12-1PM
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Residence (NW86)
*Contact*: SP Brunch Chair <sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu>
- Join us for the first SP brunch of the summer!
- Enjoy delicious free food and great conversation with friends and
neighbors
- Bring your own utensils and help the environment!
Ten-Cent Wings and Basketball Night at the Thirsty Ear
*What*: Ten-Cent Wings and Basketball Night at the Thirsty Ear
*When*: Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 M
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House, NW35
*Contact*: TEEC Sports <teec-sports at mit.edu>
- Join us for game 4 of the National Basketball Association
championship, the NBA Finals, at the Thirsty!
- Special pre-game "Intro to Basketball" presentation
- Ten-cent wings and free soda starting at 7:30 PM while supplies last.
(We'll have plenty prepared ahead of time!)
- Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC), Sponsored by
the Graduate Student Life Grants
- 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door
Cultural Festival
*What*: Cultural Festival
*When*: Saturday June 23
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Residence (NW86)
*Contact*: SP Cultural Chair <sp-cultural-chair at mit.edu>
- Different cultural student associations will present their cultures by
different food from their culture and also with performances
- It will provide students a great opportunity to learn about different
cultures, socialize and enjoy good food
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Questions, comments, or suggestions?
Please contact us! <gsc-secretary at mit.edu>
<http://gsc.mit.edu>
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