[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Creative Media Manager, Friendsie Frenzy, MIT Energy Night, and more...]

Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Jul 9 13:53:25 EDT 2012 

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Creative Media Manager Fellow *(Paid Position)*<#1386cdf2a07b8623_GSC1>
   - Academics, Research, and Careers - July Meeting<#1386cdf2a07b8623_GSC2>
   - Orientation 2012 All-Team Meeting - July Meeting<#1386cdf2a07b8623_GSC3>
   - Housing & Community Affairs - *Co-Chair Position
Open!*<#1386cdf2a07b8623_GSC5>
   - New Issue of The Graduate ("TRANSITION" Theme) Available
Now!<#1386cdf2a07b8623_GSC0>

Academic-Professional

   - GSC Dissertation Boot Camp <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Academic-Professional1>
   - Academia, Industry, or Both <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Academic-Professional3>
   - MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest Registration
Open<#1386cdf2a07b8623_Academic-Professional2>

Extracurricular

   - MIT/WHOI Jelly Talks <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Extracurricular2>
   - Recruiting for the MIT Energy Night Organizing
Team<#1386cdf2a07b8623_Extracurricular3>
   - Ballroom Dance Workshops <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Extracurricular1>

Social

   - Comedy Night IV at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Social1>
   - Friendsie Frenzy <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Social0>
   - TSA Summer BBQ <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Social7>
   - LSC: Ghosts with Shit Jobs (Free Admission) <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Social3>
   - MIT-WHOI Barn Olympics <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Social5>
   - MIT/WHOI Joint Program Picnic & Beach Day <#1386cdf2a07b8623_Social6>

*GSC*

Creative Media Manager Fellow (Paid Position)
*What*: Creative Media Manager Fellow (Paid Position)
*When*: Applications due July 31
*Where*: More information
here<http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/currentprojects/#GSCComm>
*Contact*: GSC Secretary <gsc-secretary at mit.edu>

   - Do you love taking, collecting, and editing/processing photos and
   videos?
   - Would you like to attend all sorts of events for graduate students at
   MIT (e.g. social, professional development, etc.)?
   - Do you have experience or interest in leveraging media content (e.g.
   photos, videos) in designing creative marketing and publicity campaigns?
   - Apply for the *PAID* graduate community fellow position of Creative
   Media Manager! (More details on position and application at the GCF
   website <http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/currentprojects/>)
   - Become the GSC's Creative Media Manager, and obtain exclusive access
   to graduate events, interface with The Tech for graduate life coverage,
   design creative and unique campaigns, and more!

 GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*What*: GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*When*: Tuesday July 10, 5:30-6:30PM
*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 July 10! 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

 Orientation 2012 All-Team Meeting - July
*What*: Orientation 2012 All-Team Meeting - July
*When*: Tuesday July 10, 7PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: Cristina & Neel <gsc-oc at mit.edu>

   - Join Team Orientation 2012! We still have spots open for event
   coordinators for the "Apple-Picking Trip" and "Welcome Event for
   Minorities"!
   - Want to make an impression on the new graduate class joining this
   year? Do you love interacting and working in teams?
   - Come to the July all-team meeting of the Orientation Committee
   - Learn more about event-specific planning at this meeting
   - Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP
here<http://signup.mit.edu/1341349862>

 Housing and Community Affairs Co-Chair Position Open
*What*: Housing and Community Affairs co-chair position open!
*When*: Elections taking place on July 12th, 5-6PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: GSC HCA <gsc-hca at mit.edu>

   - If you are interested in student life, housing, safety, wellness,
   transportation or stipends, we want you!
   - As HCA co-chair, you get to work on these and more, work along side
   students and administrators and make a difference!
   - For more information, please email GSC HCA <gsc-hca at mit.edu>

 New Issue of The Graduate - TRANSITION Theme
*What*: New issue of The Graduate, GSC's Graduate Student Newsletter
*When*: Now!
*Where*: Available online <http://gsc.mit.edu/news-events/pubs/>
*Contact*: GSN Editor <gsn-editor at mit.edu>

   - The new issue of The Graduate is now available
   - This issue centers around the theme of TRANSITION
   - Read about our interview with President Hockfield, learn about the
   Presidential search, and more
   - Issues are available on our
website<http://gsc.mit.edu/news-events/pubs/>and hard copies are
available at various locations around campus (Stata
   Cafe, along the Infinite Corridor, grad dorms, and more)!

 *Academic-Professional*

GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*What*: GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*When*: 9:00am to 5:30pm, July 16-25
*Where*: Pritchett, Walker Memorial
*Contact*: Pavitra Krishnaswamy <pavitrak at mit.edu>

   - Quiet and focused environment for writing theses
   - Coffee and breakfast provided
   - Please supply your own laptop computer
   - Register by 07/10; registration fee $20
   - More information here <http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/dbc/>

 Academia, Industry, or Both
*What*: Academia, Industry, or Both
*When*: Monday, July 16, 3:00-4:30 pm
*Where*: 32-123
*Contact*: GSC ARC <gsc-arc at mit.edu>

   - Are you considering a career in academia or industry?
   - Are you trying to decide between academia and industry?
   - Come and hear experts whose experience and insight might help you make
   the decision easier.
   - Panelists include: David Weitz, Lita Nelsen, and Annalisa Weigel
   - Registration preferred; please register
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJMLWxFVEFCNEo4MzFPbmFKaFJtbkE6MQ#gid=0>

 MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest Registration Open
*What*: MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest Registration Open!
*When*: Deadline July 29th
*Where*: MIT
*Contact*: MIT-CHIEF <contest at mitchief.org>

   - Learn more here <http://mitchief.org/contest>
   - More than $20,000 cash prize!
   - Extensive exposure to VCs and medias to promote your business ideas
   - Networking opportunities with young entrepreneurs and experienced
   professionals
   - Submit your registration before July 29th!

 *Extracurricular*

MIT/WHOI Jelly Talks
*What*: MIT/WHOI Jelly Talks
*When*: Fridays at noon, July 20-August 17
*Where*: Smith Conference room, WHOI Campus, Woods Hole, MA
*Contact*: Amalia Aruda <aaruda at mit.edu>

   - A summer tradition, 'Jelly talks' are short seminars given by students
   in the Joint Program to their peers on any topic unrelated to their
   research.
   - This year, the jelly talks will feature such diverse topics as
   perspectives on Chinese culture, insect pinning/preservation, etc.
   - Pizza and beverages are provided
   - Presented by WHOI Student Organization, sponsored by GSC Funding Board

 Recruiting for the MIT Energy Night Organizing Team
*What*: Recruiting for the MIT Energy Night Organizing Team
*When*: Contact before July 27, 2012
*Where*: Event will be held at the MIT Museum on Oct. 19, 2012
*Contact*: Lea <leap at mit.edu>

   - Do you want to help organize a vibrant event put on by the MIT Energy
   community?
   - The MIT Energy Night is the MIT Energy Club’s largest event in the
   fall to showcase energy research done at MIT.
   - Over 70 presenters and 1,300 people attended last year!
   - The following positions need to be filled: Content Director, Marketing
   Director, Website Director, Operations Director and Volunteers Director.

 Ballroom Dance Workshops
*What*: Ballroom Dance Workshops
*When*: Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm
*Where*: Location varies; check website
*Contact*: BDC <bdc-info at mit.edu>

   - Classes in Rumba, Hustle, Cha-Cha, and Waltz
   - No previous experience or partner is necessary
   - Dress casually and comfortably
   - FREE for MIT students!
   - Check website <http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/iapsummer.html> for full
   schedule

 *Social*

Comedy Night IV at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Comedy Night IV at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday, July 10, 7:30pm (show starts 8pm sharp!)
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: TEEC <teec-officers at mit.edu>

   - Join us for another comedy night at the Thirsty! This month: MIT
   Stand-Up Comedy Club AND Prof. Pete Ludovice: Feel the Power of the Dork
   Side!
   - Free food and drink for all guests; free pint glasses / bottle openers
   / t-shirts will also be given away!
   - Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
   - Sponsored by the Peter de Florez '38 Humor Fund and the GSC Funding
   Board
   - 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!

 Friendsie Frenzy
*What*: Friendsie Frenzy!!
*When*: Friday, July 13, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
*Where*: The Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: Alex & Marie <gsc-ac at mit.edu>

   - Do you want to expand your social circle and make meaningful
   connections with other graduate students?
   - Join us for an evening of fun activities aiming to catalyze social
   interactions
   - Enjoy great company and win prizes with your new friends!
   - Free appetizers for all guests, 21+ govt ID required for entry
   - Seating is limited. Sign up here <http://tinyurl.com/FriendsieFrenzy>,
   and the GSC will email you to confirm your spot!

 TSA Summer BBQ
*What*: TSA Summer BBQ
*When*: Saturday, July 14, 2pm
*Where*: SidPac Courtyard
*Contact*: TSA Exec <tsa-exec at mit.edu>

   - Taste Turkish style BBQ!
   - Play volleyball and enjoy your Saturday!

 LSC: Ghosts with Shit Jobs (FREE admission!)
*What*: LSC: Ghosts with Shit Jobs (FREE admission!)
*When*: July 14th at 8 pm
*Where*: 10-250
*Contact*: LSC <lsc at mit.edu>

   - Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers!
   - By 2040, the economy has flipped and North Americans are a cheap
   labour pool for wealthy Asian markets.
   - A Chinese documentary show focuses on the “ghosts” (Cantonese slang
   for white people) unlucky enough to have been born into the slums of
   Toronto in a special report that translates as “Ghosts With Shit Jobs.”
   - "A brilliant, satirical indie flick about the future of dead-end jobs"
   -- Annalee Newitz, io9

 MIT-WHOI Barn Olympics
*What*: MIT-WHOI Barn Olympics
*When*: Saturday July 21, 2012
*Where*: 99 Challenger Drive (aka "The Barn"), Woods Hole, MA
*Contact*: Jeff Kaeli <jkaeli at mit.edu>

   - Join us in Woods Hole for a day of friendly competition as teams of 4
   battle it out to claim victory in the 7th annual Barn Olympics!
   - Creative events include a photo scavenger hunt, tug-of-war, dodge
   ball, trivia, a costume contest, a quadrathalon relay, and similar events
   - Events start at noon and last all day
   - Presented by the Barn Olympics Committee, sponsored by the GSC Funding
   Board
   - Advanced registration required. Contact Jeff Kaeli (jkaeli at mit.edu)
   for more details

 MIT/WHOI Joint Program Picnic & Beach Day
*What*: MIT/WHOI Joint Program Picnic & Beach Day
*When*: Saturday, July 28, 2012, 12-4 pm
*Where*: Quissett ball field, WHOI campus, Woods Hole, MA
*Contact*: Here <jmcdermott at whoi.edu> and here <edrenkard at whoi.edu>

   - The annual MIT/WHOI Joint Program Picnic & Beach Day is a great chance
   to come enjoy a summer day on the beautiful WHOI campus on Cape Cod.
   - Swim in the ocean, play beach volleyball, tennis, soccer, frisbee and
   basketball, and participate in the MIT vs. Joint Program kickball
   tournament!
   - Ticket-holders will get a round-trip seat on Peter Pan charter buses
   that will bring students from the MIT campus to the WHOI Campus. Tickets
   are $10.
   - Please visit our
site<http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.asp?id=218>for
more info about tickets. Tickets go on sale on July 13, 2012 @ 8 am.
   - Sponsored by GSC LEF, GSC MEF, GSC AC, MIT Biology, EGSAC, EECS GSA,
   GAME

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