[GSC-anno] @MIT [Orientation Volunteering, Harbor Cruise Party, Mentoring, and more...]

Tue Aug 21 11:22:56 EDT 2012

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welcome to all new and incoming graduate students! The GSC anno is a weekly
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meetings, social events, professional development workshops, and more.

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Bomy Lee Chung
GSC Secretary, 2012-2013
Chemical Engineering PhD Student

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In this anno…

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Task Force on Graduate Community Wellness <#13949c702a1b6aee_GSC1>
   - Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting <#13949c702a1b6aee_GSC2>

Academic-Professional

   - Mentorship Program for New Incoming International Graduate
Students<#13949c702a1b6aee_Academic-Professional1>
   - MIT Fall Career Fair 2012 <#13949c702a1b6aee_Academic-Professional2>
   - MIT Museum Part-Time Teaching
Opportunity<#13949c702a1b6aee_Academic-Professional3>

Extracurricular

   - GWAMIT Collaborative Event Co-Chair
Positions<#13949c702a1b6aee_Extracurricular1>
   - Executive Team Recruitment - 2013 MIT Asian Career
Fair<#13949c702a1b6aee_Extracurricular2>

Social

   - 2012 New Grad Orientation - Volunteer Sign-Ups *(Get VIP ACCESS AND a
   FREE T-Shirt!)* <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social0>
   - Harbor Cruise Party: Toast to Sunset <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social1>
   - Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social2>
   - Graduate Economics Association Welcome BBQ <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social3>
   - Friday Night Pasta Feed <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social4>
   - Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social12>
   - LSC: Kung Fu Hustle (FREE admission) <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social5>
   - Ashdown-Edgerton IKEA Bus Trip <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social11>
   - PSA BBQ and Sport Day <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social6>
   - TPSS Summer Olympics <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social7>
   - Movie Night for Chinese Valentine's Day <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social8>
   - Thirsty Ear Orientation BBQ <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social9>
   - Grad Hillel's Welcome (Back) BBQ <#13949c702a1b6aee_Social10>

*GSC*

Task Force on Graduate Community Wellness
*What*: Task Force on Graduate Community Wellness
*When*: August 21st, 7PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: Randi and Eric <gsc-wellness-chair at mit.edu>

   - The GSC Task Force on Graduate Community Wellness is meeting to
   discuss the agenda and mission.

 Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting
*What*: Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting
*When*: August 23rd, 6PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: Eli Paster <epaster at mit.edu>

   - Come out to discuss the upcoming legislative action trip to Washington
   DC!

 *Academic-Professional*

Mentorship Program for New Incoming International Graduate Students!
*What*: Mentorship program for incoming international graduate students!
*When*: August 31, 6-9 p.m.
*Where*: Morss Hall (Building 50)
*Contact*: Francesco <bellei at mit.edu> and Kevin <kkung at mit.edu>

   - *New international students*: Are you interested in quickly getting up
   to speed on the life, tips, and opportunities around Boston and MIT?
   - The GSC, together with Alumni Association, pairs up mentors (MIT alums
   or current students) and mentees (incoming international students).
   - If you are interested, please sign up
here<http://tinyurl.com/2012-GSC-mentorship-mixer>by August 21.

 MIT Fall Career Fair 2012
*What*: MIT Fall Career Fair 2012
*When*: September 21, 2012
*Where*: Johnson Athletic Center (W34)
*Contact*: Career Fair <cf-publicity at mit.edu>

   - Looking for a full-time job or summer internship?
   - Want to meet representatives from over 300 companies, and have your
   resume accessible by all of them?
   - Register today for the MIT Fall Career Fair, the largest recruiting
   event of the fall semester.
   - Simply submit your profile and upload your resume at Career Fair
@ MIT<http://career-fair.mit.edu/>
   .
   - Companies are already asking for access to the resume database, so
   don't delay!

 MIT Museum Part-Time Teaching Opportunity
*What*: Part-time teaching opportunity
*When*: Sept 2012-June 2013
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: Brindha Muniappan <brindha at mit.edu>

   - Are you interested in teaching or science outreach? Would you like
   some informal education experience on a part-time basis?
   - The MIT Museum is seeking graduate students who are interested in
   teaching existing STEM workshops for middle & high school students.
   - Three-hour shifts will be available Monday-Friday, between 9:30 and
   3:30, depending on school demand.
   - The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and be available for
   “on call” sessions 1-2 days a week, with two weeks advance notice.
   - Compensation of $12/hour and training will be provided. To apply,
   please send your cover letter & resume to edsearch at mit.edu

 *Extracurricular*

GWAMIT Collaborative Event Co-Chair Positions
*What*: GWAMIT Collaborative Event Co-Chair Positions
*When*: Currently accepting applications!
*Where*: Contact Jennifer (below) for more details about the position and
to apply!
*Contact*: Jennifer Peterson <jjpeters at mit.edu>

   - Want to gain connections with companies and other groups on campus?
   Have a passion for creating awesome events that you are interested in?
   - Want to gain leadership experience being part of GWAMIT’s Executive
   Board and working with Event Leads?
   - The Collab Event co-chair positions involve organizing collaborative
   events with organizations that contact GWAMIT and contacting organizations
   you are interested in.
   - You and your co-chair will be the leaders of a team of Event Leads,
   where together you will successfully put on awesome events.
   - If interested, please contact Jennifer for more information and to
   apply!

 Executive Team Recruitment - 2013 MIT Asian Career Fair
*What*: Executive Team Recruitment - 2013 MIT Asian Career Fair
*When*: now until Aug 31, 2012
*Where*: More information and application
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9VVXJ6b0gtOWtoczVhR210SHE0a3c6MQ#gid=0>
*Contact*: Asian Career Fair <asiancareerfair at mit.edu>

   - Join the executive team of the first-ever MIT Asian Career Fair!
   - The first year event features more than 50 top Asian companies and
   Asian branches of international companies in diversified business sectors.
   - Great opportunities to interact with both MIT talents and high-level
   personnel of participating companies.
   - Submit your application online by midnight on Friday 8/31/2012 to join
   in.
   - Check out the details in the application webpage link!

 *Social*

2012 New Grad Orientation - Volunteer Sign-Ups *(Get VIP ACCESS AND a FREE
T-Shirt!)*
*What*: 2012 New Grad Orientation - Volunteer Sign-Ups (Get VIP ACCESS AND
a FREE T-Shirt!)
*When*: NOW!
*Where*: See links below
*Contact*: Cristina and Neel <gsc-oc at mit.edu>

   - Be part of the largest student-run orientation in the US! Volunteer,
   and get VIP ACCESS and a FREE t-shirt!
   - Meet and mingle with incoming grad students!
   - Sign up below for as little or as many shifts and events as you would
   like! :)
   - Events for August
27-31<https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1487674659>
   - Events for September
2-14<https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1863683739>
   - Info Booth (August 28 and
29)<https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1037249547>
   - Family Carnival (September
1)<https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1696261668>- Partners,
spouses, and others interested in helping with the Family
   Carnival (but with no MIT certificate), please sign up with this form
   here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ans0LX0Zak8-dHRJZTRVZjItNU9DcWhoY1F0SHJMNnc#gid=0>

 Harbor Cruise Party: Toast to Sunset
*What*: Harbor Cruise Party: Toast to Sunset
*When*: Wednesday August 29th, 6-10PM
*Where*: Boston Harbor (tickets required - see below)
*Contact*: GSC OC <gsc-oc at mit.edu>

   - Start the new school year with one of the largest grad student parties
   at MIT!
   - Join hundreds of other MIT grad students in a cruise through the
   Boston Harbor
   - Watch and toast to the Boston sunset from the water, and dance the
   evening away with your friends
   - *All attendees must be 21+ to attend this event*
   - By purchasing a ticket from the link above, you understand that *you
   will NOT be allowed* into the cruise if you do not have a valid ID (i.e.
   *passport or US-issued ID*) that proves you are 21 years old or older.
   - Foreign driver's licenses or other IDs are *NOT* accepted
   - Purchase tickets here<https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=22>.
   Quantities are limited - first 200 people only! $15 for MIT students; $18
   for guests.

 Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday, August 21, 7:30pm -12am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: TEEC <teec-officers at mit.edu>

   - Join us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub!
   - A "flight" consisting of 4 themed beer samples and a paired plate of
   snacks will be available for purchase.
   - This month's theme: Muddy Charles Pub
   - Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).
   - 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!

 Graduate Economics Association Welcome BBQ
*What*: Graduate Economics Association Welcome BBQ
*When*: Friday August 24, 12:30pm-2:30pm
*Where*: Eastgate Courtyard
*Contact*: Kyle Greenberg <kgreenb at mit.edu>

   - Join the Graduate Economics Association as we celebrate the end of
   summer with good food and socializing.
   - Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, good drinks, and good discussions.
   - All are welcome!
   - Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board

 Friday Night Pasta Feed
*What*: Friday Night Pasta Feed
*When*: Friday 08/24, 7:00 PM
*Where*: W11 Community Room
*Contact*: Peter <ptrocha at mit.edu>

   - Enjoy good fellowship over a free pasta dinner
   - Food is served at 7PM; feel free to show up any time after 6:15PM and
   help cook!

 Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*What*: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*When*: August 24th, 7:30PM-10:00PM
*Where*: Location provided upon RSVP
*Contact*: Isaac Oderberg <oderberg at mit.edu>

   - Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT
   graduate students.
   - In light of the High Holiday season we will be exploring the topic of
   Repentance.
   - What is it, and why might it be a meaningful concept for us as grad
   students? The conversation will be facilitated by one of our very own.
   - RSVP by sending an email to Isaac Oderberg <oderberg at mit.edu>

 LSC: Kung Fu Hustle (FREE Admission)
*What*: LSC: Kung Fu Hustle (FREE admission!)
*When*: August 24 & 25 at 8 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: LSC <lsc at mit.edu>

   - The work of international superstar Stephen Chow, Kung Fu Hustle is a
   humorous, special-effects-filled, action-packed martial arts epic set in
   early '40s China.
   - "When I saw it at Sundance, I wrote that it was like Jackie Chan and
   Buster Keaton meet Quentin Tarantino and Bugs Bunny. You see how worked up
   you can get, watching a movie like this." -- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

 Ashdown-Edgerton IKEA Bus Trip
*What*: Ashdown-Edgerton IKEA Bus Trip
*When*: Saturday, August 25th, departing 9am, 11am and 1:30pm
*Where*: Meet at the Edgerton House front desk 15 minutes before departure
*Contact*: Edgerton Officers <eh-officers at mit.edu>

   - Need any furniture for your apartment? Ashdown and Edgerton are
   providing a FREE IKEA bus trip!
   - There are three shifts, departing Edgerton at 9am, 11am and 1:30pm,
   and leaving IKEA at 12pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm, respectively.
   - Please sign up for one of the shifts
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dC1wM0lLdEVnNlRmU1BoMll2SS1hVUE6MQ>
   - All MIT grad students are welcome. Higher priority will be given to
   new incoming students.
   - This event is sponsored by Edgerton House, Ashdown House and the GSC
   Funding Board.

 PSA BBQ and Sport Day
*What*: PSA BBQ and sport day
*When*: August 25th (Saturday), Noon-4PM
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific courtyard (70 Pacific St, Cambridge)
*Contact*: Vahid <montazer at MIT.EDU>

   - Persian Students Association BBQ and sports day!
   - Burgers, hotdogs, and grilled chicken!
   - $5 for MIT affiliates
   - Food will be served only until 2:00PM

 TPSS Summer Olympics
*What*: TPSS Summer Olympics
*When*: Saturday, August 25, 4 pm
*Where*: Barry Turf Field
*Contact*: TPSS <http://tpss@mit.edu>

   - The Technology Policy Student Society will host an afternoon of
   competitive team events of the sporting and some not-so-sporting variety.
   - Presented by TPSS and sponsored by GSC.

 Movie Night for Chinese Valentine's Day
*What*: Movie night for Chinese Valentine's day
*When*: Saturday, August 25, 6:00pm-9:00pm
*Where*: Eastgate Lounge
*Contact*: Chinese Association of Science & Technology <caiy at mit.edu>

   - Join us for celebrating the Chinese Valentine's day and enjoy a
   Chinese romantic movie (English captions will be included)
   - Food and drinks will be provided
   - Organized by the Chinese Association of Science & Technology (CAST),
   Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants

 Thirsty Ear Orientation BBQ
*What*: Thirsty Ear Orientation BBQ
*When*: Sunday August 26, 5-7:30 pm
*Where*: Ashdown Courtyard (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC Officers <teec-officers at mit.edu>

   - Kick off orientation with the Thirsty Ear BBQ!
   - Join us for great food, music, lawn games, and friends old and new!
   - Enjoy fresh off the grill burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and more!
   - The event is open to all MIT community including spouses, partners &
   children. Alcohol available for purchase in the Pub for those 21+ w/
   government ID
   - Sponsored by the Large Event Fund, the GSC Orientation Committee, and
   the MIT Alumni Association. Hosted by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee
   (TEEC)

 Grad Hillel's Welcome (Back) BBQ
*What*: Grad Hillel's Welcome (Back) BBQ
*When*: Monday, September 3, 6 - 8pm
*Where*: Kresge Lawn
*Contact*: Ariel Sommer <atsommer at mit.edu>

   - Join Grad Hillel for our annual welcome back BBQ!
   - Meet new and continuing grad students.
   - Enjoy kosher hotdogs and hamburgers.
   - Come learn about Grad Hillel, more information on our website
here<http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www/grad-hillel.shtml>
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