[Gsc-anno] @MIT [PTAC Apps, European Crisis Talk, Spelling Bee, and more...]

Mon Jun 18 15:28:19 EDT 2012

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Webmaster Application (*Paid Position!*) <#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC0>
   - Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC) Applications
Live<#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC3>
   - Activities Committee - Monthly Meeting <#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC2>
   - Academics, Research, and Careers Committee - Monthly
Meeting<#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC5>
   - Institute Committee Rep Applications <#1380110504c6eeb5_GSC1>

Academic & Professional

   - Breakfast Talk on the European Crisis with A.
Mas-Colell<#1380110504c6eeb5_Academic-Professional2>
   - Petition the White House for Open Access to Federally Funded
Research<#1380110504c6eeb5_Academic-Professional1>

Extracurricular

   - Ballroom Dance Workshops <#1380110504c6eeb5_Extracurricular1>

Social

   - Basketball Night and Wings at Thirsty <#1380110504c6eeb5_Social1>
   - MITBDT Dance Social <#1380110504c6eeb5_Social3>
   - Flight Night 3 @ Thirsty Ear Pub <#1380110504c6eeb5_Social2>
   - Spelling Bee @ Thirsty Ear Pub <#1380110504c6eeb5_Social4>

*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.

 Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC) Applications Live
*What*: Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC) Applications Live
*When*: Applications Due Friday, June 22nd at 11:59 PM
*Where*: Apply online here <http://gsc.mit.edu/ptac-2012-application/>
*Contact*: PTAC <ptac at mit.edu>

   - Identify to the President-elect existing MIT-wide issues as well as
   strategies for seizing upon new opportunity spaces.
   - Serve as a confidential sounding board to the President-elect by
   providing feedback to questions and ideas.
   - The application and interview process seeks to identify the most
   informed, experienced, and diverse membership possible.
   - Applications due Friday, June 22nd, at 11:59 PM

 GSC Activities Committee - Monthly Meeting
*What*: GSC AC Meeting
*When*: Monday, June 18, 7-8PM
*Where*: The Thirsty Ear Pub at Ashdown
*Contact*: Alex & Marie <gsc-ac at mit.edu>

   - Do you want to plan and organize exciting, fun summer events for
   graduate students?
   - Do you love working in teams and having fun?
   - Are you interested in joining the Leadership Development subcommittee
   in GSC?
   - Join the next Activities Committee meeting! Please RSVP
here<https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1454167326>
   - Discuss events ideas, meet new friends, collaborate with GSC team and
   dorm officers, departments, and other student organizations
   - For more information, please visit the AC
site<http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/ac/>

 GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*What*: GSC ARC Meeting
*When*: Tuesday June 19, 5:30PM
*Where*: GSC Office in Walker Memorial (50-220)
*Contact*: Dimiter & Pavitra <gsc-arc at mit.edu>

   - Do you enjoy working in teams analyzing large amounts of data and
   programming professional events?
   - Join us for our monthly meeting on June 19! Dinner will be
provided; please
   RSVP here <http://signup.mit.edu/151502864>
   - ARC projects include professional development series, faculty advising
   initiative, travel grants, academic writing bootcamps and more

 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>

 *Academic & Professional*

Breakfast Talk on the European Crisis with A. Mas-Colell
*What*: Breakfast talk on the European Crisis with A. Mas-Colell
*When*: Thursday June 21st, 9.15am
*Where*: E51-395
*Contact*: Joel Saa-Seoane <jsaa at mit.edu>

   - Prof. A. Mas-Colell will offer a talk on 'The Catalan Economy at a
   Decisive Crossroad'
   - The session will offer a presentation and informal analysis of the
   situation of the catalan economy within a key historic moment for the Euro
   zone
   - It will also be a good chance to learn more about the present EU
   crisis and Spain's economy from a world-renowned figure in this field
   - Professor Andreu Mas-Colell is the current Minister of Economy and
   Knowledge of the Government of Catalonia (Spain)
   - He is also professor at U. Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona and former Prof. at
   Berkeley (1972-80) and Harvard (1981-1996)

 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>
   !

 *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*

Basketball night and wings at Thirsty
*What*: Basketball night and wings at Thirsty
*When*: June 19, 7:30 pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: TEEC-Sports <teec-sports at mit.edu>

   - Ten-cent wings and free soda starting at 7:30pm (Ten wings per person
   per order while supplies last)
   - Special pre-game presentation about basketball at 8:30pm
   - Game 4 of the National Basketball Association championship, the NBA
   Finals, at 9pm!
   - 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!

 MITBDT Dance Social
*What*: MITBDT Dance Social
*When*: June 23, 8pm-11:59 pm
*Where*: Sala De Puerto Rico
*Contact*: MITBDT <mitbdt-exec-private at mit.edu>

   - Social ballroom dancing
   - Beginner Rumba Lesson at 7:30 pm

 Flight Night 3 @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Flight Night 3 @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Monday June 25, 7:30pm-12am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: TEEC-Officers <teec-officers at mit.edu>

   - Join us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub!
   - A beer flight consisting of 4 beer samples and a paired plate of
   snacks will be available for purchase
   - This time we're featuring delicious, premium brews from California
   - Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
   - 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!

 Spelling Bee @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Spelling Bee @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday June 26, 8pm-10pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: TEEC-Officers <teec-officers at mit.edu>

   - Join us for a battle of spelling wits at the Thirsty
   - Come test your language prowess in a single elimination spelling bee
   - Entry is free! Prizes for the top spellers. No actual skills necessary!
   - No actual spelling skills required.
   - 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!

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