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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - GSC Executive Committee Meeting - Open to ALL MIT Grad
Students!<#139f8a3cbd232e15_GSC1>
   - The Graduate - Looking for Submissions *(Paid
Articles)*<#139f8a3cbd232e15_GSC2>

Academic-Professional

   - GSC Professional Skills Seminar: Writing a Successful Graduate
   Fellowship Proposal <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Academic-Professional1>
   - Countdown to Zero with Global Zero of
MIT<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Academic-Professional2>
   - Presidential Campaigns to Debate Energy at
MIT<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Academic-Professional3>
   - Application for the 2013 $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student
Prize<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Academic-Professional4>
   - MIT Graduate Certificate Program in Science, Technology and Policy
   (STP) <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Academic-Professional5>
   - MIT Energy Night - Call For
Abstracts<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Academic-Professional6>

Extracurricular

   - Volunteer with MIT IDEAS Global Challenge: Info
Session<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular1>
   - China at MIT - Connections and
Possibilities<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular2>
   - CityDays Serve-Off <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular3>
   - Public Service Fellowships and Internships
Deadline<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular4>
   - Free Korean Class at MIT <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular5>
   - MIT Cycling Team <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular6>
   - Teach for Splash <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Extracurricular7>

Misc

   - Grad Hillel Break the Fast <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Misc1>
   - Kathak Dance Concert by Legendary Exponent Pandit Birju
Maharaj<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Misc2>
   - Graduate Student Life Grants <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Misc3>

Social

   - Three-Dollar Tuesday <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social0>
   - Monday Night Football and 20-cent Wings at the Thirsty Ear
Pub<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social1>
   - Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social2>
   - Poutine Night <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social3>
   - LSC: Pitch Perfect (A FREE sneak preview, with performances by the
   Chorallaries, The Muses, and Syncopasian!) <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social4>
   - Egyptian Dinner <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social5>
   - Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Party <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social6>
   - LSC: Men in Black 3 (FREE admission, sponsored by
Adobe!)<#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social7>
   - Friday Night Pasta Feed <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social8>
   - Persian Back-To-School Party <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social9>
   - MIT Fall Festival Comedy Show <#139f8a3cbd232e15_Social10>

*GSC*

GSC Executive Committee Meeting - Open to ALL MIT Grad Students!
*What*: GSC Executive Committee Meeting - Open to ALL MIT Grad Students!
*When*: Wednesday Sept. 26, 6PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: GSC Officers <gsc-officers at mit.edu>

   - Come see what the GSC is up to!
   - Come meet the GSC Executive Committee!
   - Get updated on on-going and coming initiatives and projects of the GSC
   - Get a preview of the GSC's agenda for October's General Council Meeting
   - Open to all MIT grad students. Light dinner will be provided.

 Looking for Submissions for The Graduate - HEALTH & WELLNESS
*What*: Submissions for The Graduate - *Get paid if your article is chosen!*
*When*: Submissions due October 15th
*Where*: Details here, including submissions
suggestions<http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/>
*Contact*: GSN Editor <gsn-editor at mit.edu>

   - Are you interested in writing articles? Do you want your article to be
   published?
   - Do you want to share and talk about health and wellness issues? Do you
   have tips, thoughts, and comments on how to live a healthier and more
   balanced life at MIT?
   - Write an article for The Graduate! If your submission is chosen for
   publication, receive a $15 gift card!
   - The Graduate is looking for submissions for its next issue, centered
   around "HEALTH & WELLNESS". For more details (including suggestions of
   topics), please click
here<http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/>
   - Articles must be around 500 words. Submission deadline is October 15,
   to the GSN Editor <gsn-editor at mit.edu>. Please submit a photo with your
   article, if possible!

 *Academic-Professional*

GSC Professional Skills Seminar: Writing a Successful Graduate Fellowship
Proposal
*What*: GSC Professional Skills Seminar: Writing a Successful Graduate
Fellowship Proposal
*When*: Thursday Sept. 27, 5:30-6:30 PM
*Where*: 32-155
*Contact*: Laura Lewis <ldlewis at mit.edu>

   - Thinking of applying for a graduate fellowship to get funds for your
   research and enhancing your CV?
   - Come to this event to find out what fellowships are available and how
   to put together a successful application.
   - A panel of speakers will discuss the typical application process and
   offer tips on writing a successful proposal.
   - Speakers include professors, postdocs, and students who have won
   fellowships, from disciplines including CSAIL, HST, Engineering, and Physics
   - Refreshments will be served! Register
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHhaY2k5YXg4cXRrLXF4Wnh6ZTdESGc6MQ#gid=0>

 Countdown to Zero with Global Zero of MIT
*What*: Countdown to Zero with Global Zero of MIT
*When*: Thursday, September 27th at 7 PM
*Where*: 6-120
*Contact*: Samuel Brinton <sbrinton at mit.edu>

   - From the creators of "An Inconvenient Truth" comes a movie on the
   dangers of nuclear weapon proliferation
   - Dr. Graham Allison, Director of the Belfer Center for Science and
   International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, will be making remarks
   - Learn about the $1000 scholarship GZ at MIT will be giving to an MIT
   student
   - Homemade cookies will be provided!
   - For more info, visit our site <http://web.mit.edu/mitglobalzero>

 Presidential Campaigns to Debate Energy at MIT
*What*: Presidential Campaigns to Debate Energy at MIT
*When*: Oct 5th, 7pm
*Where*: Kresge Auditorium (Registration required)
*Contact*: Energy Club <energyclub at mit.edu>

   - The MIT Energy Initiative and the MIT Energy Club are co-sponsoring a
   televised energy debate with representatives from the two campaigns.
   - Speaker for President Barack Obama: Joseph Aldy, Faculty Research
   Fellow at the NBER, Prof of Public Policy at Harvard
   - Speaker for Governor Mitt Romney: Oren Cass, Domestic Policy Director;
   Romney for President
   - Moderator: Jason Pontin, Editor of Technology Review
   - Register here<http://www.mitenergyclub.org/events-and-programs/presidential-campaigns-energy-debate>

 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

 MIT Graduate Certificate Program in Science, Technology and Policy (STP)
*What*: MIT Graduate Certificate Program in Science, Technology and Policy
(STP)
*When*: Fall Semester 2012
*Where*: MIT, cross-departmental
*Contact*: Barbara <barbarad at MIT.EDU>

   - Are you a PhD student with a strong interest in Science Policy? Want
   to expand your knowledge base and develop yourself as a citizen scientist?
   - Enroll in the MIT Graduate Certificate Program in Science, Technology,
   and Policy! A new program designed to integrate with your PhD requirements.
   - Requirements: 2 courses (1 core, 1 elective), Science Policy Bootcamp
   (1-week course offered every IAP), and a capstone project
   - Eligibility: PhD students in Science & Engineering, post-quals
   - Learn more and apply here <http://web.mit.edu/stp>

 MIT Energy Night - Call For Abstracts
*What*: MIT Energy Night - Call For Abstracts
*When*: Rolling Acceptance Until October 1st
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: Simmy Willemann <simmyw at mit.edu>

   - Submit an abstract for MIT Energy Night (submission form
here<http://dev.mit-energy-night.gotpantheon.com>).
   Rolling acceptance until Monday, October 1.
   - Save the date for MIT Energy Night 2012 on Friday, October 19 at the
   MIT Museum! The MIT Energy Night is MIT's annual energy research showcase
   event.
   - In 2011, it attracted over 70 presenters and 1300 attendees. Poster
   presentations covered energy research, start-ups, clubs, and initiatives.
   - Abstract submissions are open to all MIT-affiliated individuals.
   - Prizes will be awarded for the best poster presentations. More
   information can be found at our website <http://mitenergynight.org>

 *Extracurricular*

Volunteer with MIT IDEAS Global Challenge: Info Session
*What*: Volunteer with MIT IDEAS Global Challenge: Info Session
*When*: Tuesday, September 25 @ 6:00pm
*Where*: MIT, 2-131
*Contact*: Kate Mytty <kmytty at mit.edu>

   - We're recruiting volunteers to help us make the MIT IDEAS Global
   Challenge rock (again) this year.
   - Come join our Volunteer Team - and help us rally MIT, hone the ideas
   of the teams entering this year as a reviewer of team projects, use your
   writing wit to cover stories about IDEAS Global Challenge teams and events,
   and host events large and small.
   - We have a variety of roles perfect for any skill set.
   - We recruit professionals and students, alike. No experience necessary.
   RSVPs welcome.
   - Visit our website <http://globalchallenge@mit.edu> for more information

 China at MIT - Connections and Possibilities
*What*: China at MIT - Connections and Possibilities
*When*: September 27, 4:30-6PM
*Where*: 54-100
*Contact*: China Crossroads <chinacrossroads_exec at mit.edu>

   - Keynote by Prof. Victor Zue, Chair of MIT Greater China Strategy
   Working Group
   - Connections (projects and opportunities) between MIT and China
   - China-related research and panel discussion by MIT students
   - Reception 6-7pm (registration required)
   - Registration
link<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDI3M3o0LXNKOHVXLS1oOGN2TFVOSHc6MQ>

 CityDays Serve-Off
*What*: CityDays Serve-Off
*When*: Tuesday, October 9, morning, afternoon & evening service placements
available
*Where*: Boston & Cambridge nonprofit organizations
*Contact*: City Days Staff <citydays-staff at mit.edu>

   - Free food and t-shirts for all participants!
   - Join the MIT Public Service Center in giving back to the local
   community by participating in a community service project with your friends!
   - All graduate and undergraduate students may participate.
   - Chance to win $400 to be used as a grant for future public service
   activities for the group or to be donated to a charity of the group's
   choosing.
   - To learn more and register by September 24, visit our
site<http://web.mit.edu/citydays/>.
   Sign up now, as spots are limited!

 Public Service Fellowships and Internships Deadline
*What*: Deadline
*When*: October 18th at noon
*Where*: Online
here<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/>
*Contact*: Alison Hynd <hynd at mit.edu>

   - Funded public service fellowships and internships for IAP.
   - Build capacity for community-focused organizations such as
   non-profits, schools, and social enterprises.
   - Work locally, nationally, or internationally. For IAP, we particularly
   encourage projects in the Americas (including the US).
   - Special funding available for grad students, including sponsorship
   from the GSC.
   - Details and application materials
here<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/>

 Free Korean Class at MIT
*What*: Free Korean Class at MIT
*When*: Every Wednesday at 7pm
*Where*: 2-136, 2-142, 2-146
*Contact*: Korean Class Teachers <korean_class_teachers at mit.edu>

   - Free Korean Class with 3 different levels
   - Please visit our
webpage<https://sites.google.com/site/mitkoreanclass/>for more details

 MIT Cycling Team
*What*: MIT Cycling Team
*When*: Fall 2012
*Where*: MIT
*Contact*: Cycling Club <cycling-club at mit.edu>

   - Team of 50 graduate and undergraduate students
   - Defending 2012 D2 National Road Champions
   - Non-competitive club rides every weekend this fall
   - Open to new riders (nearly all members started racing at MIT)
   - All bike disciplines - road, mountain, track, cyclo-cross

 Teach for Splash!
*What*: Teach for Splash!
*When*: November 17-18
*Where*: All over MIT Campus
*Contact*: Splash <splash at mit.edu>

   - At Splash, almost 3000 middle and high school students come to MIT
   campus to take classes from you!
   - Teach a class on any topic you are passionate about to excited middle
   and high school students!
   - Register to teach
here<http://esp.mit.edu/teach/Splash/2012/teacherreg>before the
September 28th deadline.
   - Visit our website <http://esp.mit.edu/teach/Splash/index.html> for
   more information about Splash and teaching for Splash.
   - We also need more volunteers to help us with Security and Morning
   Check-In. Visit this page <http://esp.mit.edu/volunteer/index.html> for
   more information.

 *Misc*

Grad Hillel Break the Fast
*What*: Grad Hillel Break the Fast
*When*: September 26th, approximately 7:30PM
*Where*: Main Dining Room, W11
*Contact*: Hannah Durschlag <hrd at mit.edu>

   - Join the graduate community at MIT for Break the Fast. We will come
   together in the Main Dining Room after Ne’ilah services.
   - Bagels and cream cheese, lox, fruit and other goodies will be
   available.
   - Hope to see you there!

 Kathak Dance concert by legendary exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj
*What*: Kathak Dance concert by legendary exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj
*When*: October 7, 2012
*Where*: Kresge Auditorium
*Contact*: Karthik Shekhar <kshekhar at mit.edu>

   - The Assoc. for India's Development, MIT and Boston chapters, present
   Birju Maharaj, the world renowned exponent of Kathak, an Indian dance form
   - Concert features other renowned members of his troupe such as Saswati
   Sen, Deepak Maharaj and Luna Poddar and musical accompaniment on sitar and
   tabla
   - Spend a romantic evening with one of India's most beloved balladeers
   as he performs Thumri or Bhajans by unique rendering through gestures and
   mime
   - To buy tickets, please visit this
page<http://www.aidboston.org/events/BirjuMaharaj2012/index.html>.
   Student tickets at $20

 Graduate Student Life Grants
*What*: Graduate Student Life Grants
*When*: October 26, 2012
*Where*: All MIT
*Contact*: Grad Student Life Grants <gslg at mit.edu>

   - Have an idea for an event (can be a one-time event or an ongoing
   series) or project that can enhance graduate community at MIT?
   - Submit a proposal to Graduate Student Life Grants!
   - All MIT graduate students + spouses and MIT administrators welcome to
   apply
   - Proposals for new GSLG projects are due October 26, 2012 at midnight
   - For proposal templates, examples of past projects, and more info,
   visit our website <http://web.mit.edu/gslg>

 *Social*

Three-Dollar Tuesday
*What*: Three Dollar Tuesday
*When*: Tuesday 10/2/12, 6-7PM
*Where*: Morss Hall
*Contact*: GSC AC <gsc-ac at mit.edu>

   - Buy a ticket and enjoy Indian food with fellow grad students!
   - Tickets are $3 per student and per guest (max 1 guest). Donate to
   Aarti Home (optional), and get to skip the line!
   - For tickets and more information, please visit
here<http://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=14986371&date=2012/10/02>
   - This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Council and the
   GradRat.

 Monday Night Football and 20-cent Wings at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Monday Night Football and 20-cent Wings at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Every Monday during football season 7:30pm - 11pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub (Ashdown House, NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC Sports <teec-sports at mit.edu>

   - Come watch NFL Monday Night Football with 10 wings for $2! This week,
   Broncos vs Falcons @ 8:30pm
   - Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants. Hosted by the Thirsty
   Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).
   - 21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.
   - The Thirsty Ear is MIT's on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at
   grad student prices (website <http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu>)

 Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday, September 25th, 7:30pm-12am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC <teec-officers at mit.edu>

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

 Poutine Night
*What*: Poutine Night
*When*: Tues, Sept. 25, 7:30PM
*Where*: Thirsty Ear
*Contact*: Canadians Club <canadians-owner at mit.edu>

   - Join the MIT Canadians Club as we serve up a true Canadian favourite.
   - Fresh fries from the Thirsty's fine kitchen, topped with cheddar
   cheese curds and smothered in hot poutine sauce recently imported from
   Canada.
   - Also, grab a drink and support the Thirsty Ear (might we suggest a
   Moosehead?)

 LSC: Pitch Perfect (A FREE sneak preview, with performances by the
Chorallaries, The Muses, and Syncopasian!)
*What*: LSC: Pitch Perfect (A FREE sneak preview, with performances by the
Chorallaries, The Muses, and Syncopasian!)
*When*: September 26 at 8 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: LSC <lsc at mit.edu>

   - This show is a FREE sneak preview! Yes, it's the full-length movie,
   BEFORE the theatrical release date! Admission is limited to the MIT
   Community and guests
   - An MIT ID is required for receipt of one "admit two" ticket. Tickets
   will be available on Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 24 & 25) from 12:30-5pm in
   Lobby 10, and on Wednesday Sept. 26 at 7pm in Lobby 16.
   - Doors to 26-100 will open at 7:30. Seating is first-come-first-served!
   - A feisty coed joins a collegiate a cappella group and upgrades their
   song selection for the 21st century during the run-up to a major
   competition in this melodic comedy from Tony-nominated Avenue Q director
   Jason Moore.

 Egyptian dinner
*What*: Egyptian dinner
*When*: Friday, September 28, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Where*: W20 ROOM 491
*Contact*: Mohamed Siam <msiam at mit.edu>

   - Join us for our annual welcoming dinner prepared by the Egyptian
   Students at MIT.
   - This event is sponsored by the Graduate Student Council.

 Chinese Mid Autumn festival Party
*What*: Chinese Mid Autumn festival Party
*When*: Friday, September 28th, 7:00pm-10:00pm
*Where*: Eastgate Lounge
*Contact*: Chinese Association of Science & Technology <caiy at mit.edu>

   - Mid autumn festival is a traditional Chinese festival to gather all
   the famlies and friends together
   - Come and join us for celebrating this special day for all the Chinese!
   - Chinese food and moon cakes will be provided
   - Organized by the Chinese Association of Science & Technology (CAST),
   Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants

 LSC: Men in Black 3 (FREE admission, sponsored by Adobe!)
*What*: LSC: Men in Black 3 (FREE admission, sponsored by Adobe!)
*When*: September 28 & 29, at 7 & 10 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: LSC <lsc at mit.edu>

   - The Men in Black are back, and this time Agent J (Will Smith) must
   take a trip into the past in order to save both the future and his taciturn
   partner, Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones), in the third installment of the hit
   sci-fi comedy series.

 Friday Night Pasta Feed
*What*: Friday Night Pasta Feed
*When*: Friday 09/28, 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!

 Persian Back to School Party
*What*: Persian Back to School Party
*When*: Saturday, Sept 29th 8-11pm
*Where*: MIT Building 50 (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: Vahid Montazerhodjat <montazer at mit.edu>

   - MIT Persian Student Association present back to school party
   - Snacks will be provided
   - MIT Building 50 (Walker Memorial)
   - Sponsored by GSC and PSA
   - Tickets available at MIT building 10-061 (Jouya Jadidian's office)

 MIT Fall Festival Comedy Show
*What*: MIT Fall Festival Comedy Show
*When*: October 5, 2012
*Where*: Kresge Auditorium
*Contact*: Events Comm. Staff <events-comm-staff at mit.edu>

   - Michael Ian Black and Hannibal Buress will be coming to MIT for the
   2012 Fall Festival Comedy Show!
   - MIT Pre-Sale tickets go on sale September 9, 2012
   - Open Sale tickets available on September 16, 2012

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