[GSC-anno] @MIT [GCM, Career Fair, Dance Fusion X, and more...]
Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Sep 3 11:20:30 EDT 2012
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In this anno…
GSC - Graduate Student Council
- GSC September General Council Meeting <#1398cb768c729eec_GSC0>
- Volunteer Through the GSC for Career Fair <#1398cb768c729eec_GSC1>
- Safety Reminders from MIT Police <#1398cb768c729eec_GSC2>
Academic-Professional
- MIT Fall Career Fair 2012 <#1398cb768c729eec_Academic-Professional2>
- Beyond the Lab: The Intersection of Science and Policy at
MIT<#1398cb768c729eec_Academic-Professional5>
- Application for the 2013 $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student
Prize<#1398cb768c729eec_Academic-Professional3>
- 15.S07: Healthcare Ventures Course
Announcement<#1398cb768c729eec_Academic-Professional4>
Extracurricular
- MITOC Intro Circus <#1398cb768c729eec_Extracurricular1>
- MIT L.E.A.D Workshops <#1398cb768c729eec_Extracurricular2>
- MIT Cheerleading Try-Outs <#1398cb768c729eec_Extracurricular3>
- Fall Walking Program <#1398cb768c729eec_Extracurricular4>
Misc
- Back to School Vendor Fair <#1398cb768c729eec_Misc1>
Social
- Grad Hillel's Welcome (Back) BBQ <#1398cb768c729eec_Social1>
- LSC: The Hunger Games <#1398cb768c729eec_Social9>
- MIT Ballroom Dance Team Dance Camp <#1398cb768c729eec_Social2>
- Cory Doctorow Visits MIT! <#1398cb768c729eec_Social11>
- Graduate Christian Fellowship Welcome Dinner<#1398cb768c729eec_Social3>
- Friday Night Pasta Feed <#1398cb768c729eec_Social4>
- Ashdown Orientation Dance Fusion X Party <#1398cb768c729eec_Social5>
- Thirsty Ear Comedy Night VI <#1398cb768c729eec_Social6>
- TPSS International Night <#1398cb768c729eec_Social10>
- Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour <#1398cb768c729eec_Social7>
- Eastgate Fall Harvest Festival <#1398cb768c729eec_Social8>
*GSC*
GSC September General Council Meeting
*What*: GSC September General Council Meeting
*When*: September 4th at 5 PM
*Where*: 32-155 (Stata Center)
*Contact*: Brian Spatocco <gsc-president at mit.edu>
- The GSC General Council Meeting is the representative meeting of the
entire graduate student body
- GCMs are open to the entire community and graduate students are highly
encouraged to attend!
- Join us to find out what is going on and coming up in the graduate
community!
- You may find the agenda
here<http://gsc.scripts.mit.edu/wptest/wp-content/uploads/Sept-4-GCM-Agenda.pdf>
- Complementary drinks at the Muddy Charles following the meeting!
Volunteer Through the GSC for Career Fair
*What*: Volunteer through the GSC for Career Fair
*When*: September 21, 2012
*Where*: Johnson Ice Rink
*Contact*: GSC Officers <gsc-officers at mit.edu>
- Rapidly expand your network through direct interactions with
recruiters!
- *Exclusive volunteer-only recruitment and networking event!*
- Gain experience executing large-scale professional events
- Receive volunteer appreciation gifts!
- Sign up to volunteer
here!<http://career-fair.mit.edu/students/volunteer.php>
Safety Reminders from MIT Police
*What*: Safety Reminders from MIT Police
*When*: ALL the time!
*Where*: View the summary online
here<http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/recent-cambridge-incidents-prompt-safety-reminder-from-mit-police.html>
*Contact*: Tom Gearty <tgearty at mit.edu>
- Several recent incidents near the Institute have prompted the MIT
Police to remind the community of some important safety considerations and
options for traveling safety on and around the campus.
- Program the MIT Police phone number to your phone! To call the MIT
Police, dial 617-253-1212. You can also dial 100 from any campus phone.
- Take advantage of MIT’s shuttles and SafeRide
- Learn how to improve your safety
- To learn more tips, visit the
website<http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/recent-cambridge-incidents-prompt-safety-reminder-from-mit-police.html>
*Academic-Professional*
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 370+ 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!
Beyond the Lab: The Intersection of Science and Policy at MIT
*What*: Beyond the Lab: The Intersection of Science and Policy at MIT
*When*: September 4, 3-5 pm (Reception at 4 pm)
*Where*: Bush Room, 10-105
*Contact*: SPI Exec <spi-exec at mit.edu>
- Come learn about the role policy plays in the science performed here
at MIT as well as the role science plays in informing public policy.
- Professor Susan Solomon, Professor Scott Kemp, and Associate Provost
Phillip Khoury
- Panelists will speak about their own involvement in policy issues as
scientists.
- Additionally, the MIT Science Policy Initiative, a student run
organization, will discuss ways students can be involved in science policy
at MIT.
- Sponsored by MIT GSC
Application for the 2013 $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
*What*: Application for the 2013 $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
*When*: Open: Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 / Deadline: Friday, November
30th, 2012
*Where*: Online here <http://web.mit.edu/invent/a-student-2.html>
*Contact*: Shannon O'Brien <shannon1 at mit.edu>
- Individual inventors &/or key contributors to a team project, or who
have otherwise demonstrated a portfolio of inventiveness are encouraged to
apply
- Applicants become a part of a cohort, benefitting from events,
networking, and other opportunities
- In addition to money, Winners (and up to 2 Finalists) gain national
media attention, enabling them to develop their ideas and entrepreneurial
ventures
15.S07: Healthcare Ventures Course Announcement
*What*: 15.S07: Healthcare Ventures Course Announcement
*When*: Thursdays 5:30 - 8pm (starting September 6)
*Where*: 34-101
*Contact*: Health Care Ventures TA <healthcareventures-ta at mit.edu>
- Recruiting anyone passionate about health and medicine (engineers,
scientists, business students, and medical students)
- Take a principled approach to starting companies making an impact on
healthcare
- Benefit from a group of very experienced faculty and industry partners
- Leave with a project ready to take off, or new skills to take your
next venture forward
- Apply here today <http://bit.ly/JZoZrP> if interested
*Extracurricular*
MITOC Intro Circus
*What*: MITOC Intro Circus
*When*: September 8-9th, 2012
*Where*: Groton, NH
*Contact*: Michele Pratusevich <mprat at mit.edu>
- Hiking and climbing in Groton, NH at one of MITOC's cabin's
- Meet other outdoor enthusiasts
- Trip signup opens at 7pm on Monday September 3rd,
here<http://web.mit.edu/mitoc/www/#trip?id=421>
- All participants must be MITOC members
MIT L.E.A.D Workshops
*What*: MIT L.E.A.D Workshops
*When*: Sessions 9/10 and 9/12 Building 5- 134 & Session 9/11 Building
1-150
*Where*: September 10-12
*Contact*: MIT Lead <mitlead at mit.edu>
- MIT L.E.A.D workshops are open to all students interested in gaining
more knowledge around leadership.
- These workshops are brought to you by the MIT Student Activities
Office, are free of charge and facilitated by MIT Staff.
- For more information or to sign up for workshops, please visit this
webpage <http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/mitlead>
MIT Cheerleading Try-Outs
*What*: MIT Cheerleading Try-Outs
*When*: Sunday, Sept. 9th at 11:00am
*Where*: Du Pont Gymnastics Room (W32)
*Contact*: Cheer Captains <cheer-captains at mit.edu>
- No experience necessary. We'll teach you everything you need to know:
stunting, dancing, cheering, tumbling!
- Men and women welcome
- Wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes
- We perform at home football and basketball games, charity/community
events, and competitions
- Visit us at our webpage <http://mit.edu/cheer>
Fall Walking Program
*What*: Fall Walking Program
*When*: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 17 - October 20, 12:15 - 12:45 pm
*Where*: Zesiger Center (W35) Lobby
*Contact*: Fitness @ MIT <fitness at mit.edu>
- Join us for a 30 minute lunch time walk this fall!
- First 20 people to register receive a FREE pedometer
- Register online <http://mitrecsports.com> or at either the Zesiger or
Alumni/Wang Main desk
- $10 per person for full program
*Misc*
Back to School Vendor Fair
*What*: Back to School Vendor Fair
*When*: 9/5/12, 9 am to 5pm
*Where*: Student Center Plaza
*Contact*: Jennifer Smith <jbsmith at mit.edu>
- Come check out things for your room and services that you can use to
take care of your phone, entertainment, and laundry needs.
- This year's vendors are Global Prints, Tempur-Pedic, Wash N' Dry,
AT&T, Cheapo Entertainment, and Dell.
*Social*
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>
)
LSC: The Hunger Games
*What*: LSC: The Hunger Games
*When*: September 4, 7, & 8, at 6:30 and 10 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: LSC <lsc at mit.edu>
- Registration Day (Sept 4) shows are FREE for ALL NEW STUDENTS!
- Based on the best-selling young-adult novel by author Suzanne Collins,
The Hunger Games tells the dark tale of a 16-year-old girl named Katniss
Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), who is selected to compete in a vicious
televised tournament in which 24 teenagers from a post-apocalyptic society
fight to the death for the entertainment of the masses.
- Check out the rest of our fall term schedule at our
website<http://lsc.mit.edu/>
MIT Ballroom Dance Team Dance Camp
*What*: MIT Ballroom Dance Team Dance Camp
*When*: 9/4 (7:30-9:30), 9/6 (7:30-9:30), 9/8 (1-5pm)
*Where*: Lobby 13 (9/4, 9/6), Sala de Puerto Rico (9/8)
*Contact*: MIT BDT <mitbdt-exec-private at mit.edu>
- Beginner ballroom classes
- Tuesday: Latin night! Rumba and Swing class
- Thursday: Ballroom night and free ice cream! Foxtrot and Waltz class
- Saturday: Team match and free pizza!
- More information
here<http://ballroom.mit.edu/index.php/2012/07/beginner-dance-camp-2012/>
Cory Doctorow Visits MIT!
*What*: Cory Doctorow visits MIT!
*When*: 2:30pm on Friday, 7 September
*Where*: W20-473, MIT Science Fiction Library
*Contact*: MIT SFS <mitsfs at mit.edu>
- Cory Doctorow visiting the MIT Science Fiction Library
- Book Tour for "The Rapture of the Nerds"
- Informal visit in the world's largest open-stack SF and fantasy library
Graduate Christian Fellowship Welcome Dinner
*What*: Graduate Christian Fellowship Welcome Dinner
*When*: Sept. 7, 2012 at 7pm
*Where*: W20-306 (Student center)
*Contact*: Samuel <samuelp at mit.edu>
- Come join fellow graduate students kick off the start of a new
academic year with GCF over a free dinner.
- Learn more about who we are as a fellowship, what we do, and why we
think Jesus is relevant for all.
- All are welcome!
Friday Night Pasta Feed
*What*: Friday Night Pasta Feed
*When*: Friday 09/07, 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!
Ashdown Orientation Dance Fusion X Party
*What*: Ashdown Orientation Dance Fusion X Party
*When*: Saturday, Sep. 8th, 9pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House, NW 35
*Contact*: Ashdown Social Chair <ashdown-social at mit.edu>
- Come party and dance all night on the last Saturday before the
semester starts getting tough.
- Dance the night away and feel Ashdown's new laser special effect
lighting system and awesome light painting photos booth.
- FREE food and soft drinks will be provided. Drinks also available for
purchase from the Thirsty Ear for those 21+ w/ legal age ID.
- Make your own light dance with our LED and glow-in-the-dark party
favors.
- Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. You do not want to miss this
year's biggest MIT party!
Thirsty Ear Comedy Night VI
*What*: Thirsty Ear Comedy Night VI
*When*: Tuesday, September 11, 7:30pm (show starts 8pm sharp!)
*Where*: Ashdown (NW35) Courtyard (in case of rain: Ashdown Hulsizer Room)
*Contact*: TEEC <teec-officers at mit.edu>
- Join us for another comedy night! This month: MIT Stand-Up Comedy Club
and Rick Canavan
- Free food! Free pint glasses, mugs, and 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.
- All MIT community welcome to the show!
- 21+ only afterparty in the Pub. 21+ Govt Photo ID required for Pub
entry. Please have ready to show at door!
TPSS International Night
*What*: TPSS International Night
*When*: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 7pm
*Where*: Pritchett Lounge
*Contact*: TPSS <tpss at mit.edu>
- Come join TPSS for a celebration of international culture via food and
other exciting activities.
- Funded by ARCADE.
Graduate Economics Association Happy hour
*What*: Graduate Economics Association Happy hour
*When*: Friday, September 14, 5pm-6:30pm
*Where*: E52-244
*Contact*: David Colino <dcolino at mit.edu>
- Join the Graduate Economics Association for September's Happy hour.
- Socialize over bites and share ideas.
- All are welcome!
- Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.
Eastgate Fall Harvest Festival
*What*: Eastgate Fall Harvest Festival
*When*: Sunday, September 16th, 1-4pm
*Where*: E55-courtyard (or the penthouse in case of rain)
*Contact*: Eastgate Social <http://eastgate-social@mit.edu>
- Eat tasty food, play fun games and win cool prizes at the Eastgate
Fall Harvest Festival.
- One of our biggest events of the year!
- On the Eastgate Front Lawn (or in the Penthouse if it's raining).
- All MIT Community Members Welcome!!
- Sponsored by the MIT Large Event Fund and MIT Graduate Student Council
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