[GSC-anno] @MIT [Ski Trip, Positivity, Panels, Mad Science, and more]
Bomy Lee Chung
bomy at MIT.EDU
Mon Oct 22 10:12:34 EDT 2012
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections <#13a88d10482855b5_GSC1>
- GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting <#13a88d10482855b5_GSC2>
- New Issue of The Graduate Available! - REENTRY <#13a88d10482855b5_GSC3>
- Positivity at MIT: How to Alienate People and Create a Hostile Work
Environment <#13a88d10482855b5_GSC4>
Academic-Professional
- Panel: Finding a Good Research
Advisor<#13a88d10482855b5_Academic-Professional1>
- GSC Workshop: Strategy for Graduate Fellowship
Applications<#13a88d10482855b5_Academic-Professional2>
- The World at Night: One People, One
Sky<#13a88d10482855b5_Academic-Professional3>
- SPI Lunch with Prof. Scott Kemp<#13a88d10482855b5_Academic-Professional4>
- Hacking Medicine Oct 27/28 - GSD Healthcare
Series<#13a88d10482855b5_Academic-Professional5>
- GWAMIT Fall Leadership
Conference<#13a88d10482855b5_Academic-Professional6>
Extracurricular
- 2nd OrigaMIT Convention <#13a88d10482855b5_Extracurricular1>
- Two-Day Intensive Beginner Tango
Bootcamp<#13a88d10482855b5_Extracurricular2>
- MIT EMS <#13a88d10482855b5_Extracurricular3>
- Day of National Enlighteners <#13a88d10482855b5_Extracurricular4>
- MIT Snowriders NECP Season Pass Sales<#13a88d10482855b5_Extracurricular5>
Family
- HallowMIT <#13a88d10482855b5_Family1>
- Westgate Halloween Party <#13a88d10482855b5_Family2>
Misc
- Fall Open House <#13a88d10482855b5_Misc1>
- Dropbox's Great Space Race <#13a88d10482855b5_Misc2>
Social
- 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip <#13a88d10482855b5_Social0>
- TCC Monday Night Discussion - The Distinction Between Moral and
Theological Doctrine <#13a88d10482855b5_Social1>
- Presidential Debate Night III <#13a88d10482855b5_Social2>
- Two Flight Nights @ Thirsty Ear Pub <#13a88d10482855b5_Social3>
- Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour <#13a88d10482855b5_Social4>
- Mad Science: MIT-Harvard Halloween Mixer <#13a88d10482855b5_Social5>
- Egyptian at MIT and Harvard Mixer <#13a88d10482855b5_Social6>
- Persian Style Halloween Party <#13a88d10482855b5_Social7>
- Shankar Tucker - Live in Concert <#13a88d10482855b5_Social8>
- Edgerton Coffeehouse <#13a88d10482855b5_Social9>
*GSC*
Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections
*What*: Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections
*When*: Monday Oct. 29, 7:30PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-oc at mit.edu
- The GSC's Orientation Committee is looking for a new co-chair
- Although Orientation 2012 is now over, there are many things to be
done in preparation for next year's orientation (not to mention other GSC
duties)
- All MIT grad students are welcome to run for the position, and a new
co-chair will be elected by the committee members
- The term will run from the day of election until the May GCM.
GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*What*: GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*When*: Tuesday, October 23, 5:30-6:30 pm
*Where*: GSC office 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu
- Do you want to improve the academic and professional experience of
graduate students at MIT?
- Would you like to be involved in one of the ARC committee projects?
- Join us for our monthly meeting!
- Dinner will be provided; please RSVP here<http://signup.mit.edu/151502864>
New Issue of The Graduate Available! - REENTRY
*What*: New Issue of The Graduate Available! - REENTRY
*When*: Now
*Where*: HERE <http://gsc.mit.edu/news-events/pubs/>
*Contact*: GSN Editor <gsn-editor at mit.edu>
- New edition of The Graduate is now available!
- The theme for this issue is REENTRY
- Read about 40-hour work weeks, on-campus housing affordability, taking
advantage of MIT's resources, and more!
Positivity at MIT: How to Alienate People and Create a Hostile Work
Environment
*What*: Positivity at MIT: How to not offend people...
*When*: October 23, 5-7PM
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: gwamit-exec at mit.edu
- How to Not Offend People...And What to Do if You See Other Doing It.
- Make MIT (or your workplace) more positive for all genders, sexual
orientations, races, and cultures. More info here<http://positivity.mit.edu>
- Come to our inaugural workshop about appropriate workplace behavior.
There will be food.
- RSVP here <http://positivity.mit.edu/rsvp>
- All members of the greater MIT/Cambridge community are welcome. Invite
your friends!
*Academic-Professional*
GSC Panel: Finding a Good Research Advisor
*What*: GSC Panel: Finding a Good Research Advisor
*When*: October 22, 5-6:30 pm
*Where*: 32-124
*Contact*: djm89 at mit.edu
- Looking for a research advisor? This panel discussion will help you
make an educated decision about one of the most important choices in grad
school
- Get an overview of what considerations should go into choosing a lab
and the pros and cons of different advising styles
- Learn about how to make contact with PIs, negotiate issues of funding,
projects, & coursework, and finally seal the deal
- Meet faculty with advising awards and hear their perspectives on these
issues as well as what makes a student a good fit in their labs
- Space is limited and food will be served. RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHV5V3ZpeUtCTkJlaFJnM0ItcHZhMGc6MQ>
GSC Workshop: Strategy for Graduate Fellowship Applications
*What*: GSC Workshop: Strategy for Graduate Fellowship Applications
*When*: Oct. 23, 4-5:30 PM
*Where*: On-campus, room TBD
*Contact*: Laura Lewis <ldlewis at mit.edu>
- Writing a graduate fellowship application? This workshop will provide
feedback and advice on targeting your application for a specific funding
agency
- Get an overview of strategies for proposal writing
- Learn about the evaluation criteria that reviewers use to assess your
application
- Bring a one-page draft of your specific aims for individual feedback!
- Space is limited and food will be served; apply now
here!<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG54ajhCNGlLVkt2R2NHWU9LblNQbnc6MQ#gid=0>
The World at Night: One People, One Sky!
*What*: The World at Night: One People, One Sky!
*When*: Oct. 24th, 4:30PM--6:00PM
*Where*: 54-100
*Contact*: montazer at mit.edu
- A talk by a world-recognized photographer, Mr. Babak A. Tafreshi who's
going to present a lot of cool photos from the sky at his talk.
- More info about the speaker
here<http://www.twanight.org/newtwan/index.asp>
SPI Lunch with Prof. Scott Kemp
*What*: SPI Lunch with Prof. Scott Kemp
*When*: Oct 25. 12:00-1:00
*Where*: RSVP to msukup at mit.edu for lunch location
*Contact*: msukup at mit.edu
- Join SPI for a lunch discussion with Professor Scott Kemp.
- Kemp's research combines physics, engineering, and the history of
science to understand the limits and policy options in a nuclear world.
- His primary interest lie with policy issues relating to uranium
enrichment.
- More info here <http://www.mit.edu/~spi>
Hacking Medicine Oct 27/28 - GSD Healthcare Series
*What*: Hacking Medicine Oct 27/28 - GSD Healthcare Series
*When*: October 27th and 28th
*Where*: Massachusetts General Hospital
*Contact*: ippolita at mit.edu
- We are proud to announce the Fall Hacking Medicine Conference!
- This year we are proud to be organizing Hacking Medicine with the
Consortium for Affordable Medical Technology at MGH Center for Global
Health.
- The goal of Hacking Medicine is to bring together engineers,
physicians, designers, and entrepreneurs to create disruptive solutions in
healthcare.
- If you want to radically change healthcare, then apply now
here<http://bit.ly/S34puZ>
- For more information or to apply to be one of the 80, visit our
website<http://hackingmedicine.mit.edu/>
GWAMIT Fall Leadership Conference
*What*: GWAMIT Fall Leadership Conference
*When*: November 5-8
*Where*: MIT Campus (various locations)
*Contact*: gwamit-leadership at mit.edu
- Come to the Graduate Women at MIT (GWAMIT) Fall Leadership Conference
to learn leadership skills that will help you take charge of your future!
- The conference features exciting panels, talks, and workshops with
leaders in both academia and industry.
- Events include: Take Charge of Your Vision, Look Like a Leader,
Leadership In Academia and Industry, Build Your Dream Team, and Become an
Innovator.
- More info and RSVP at our website <http://leadership.gwamit.org>
*Extracurricular*
2nd OrigaMIT Convention
*What*: 2nd OrigaMIT Convention
*When*: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9am - 10pm
*Where*: MIT Student Center
*Contact*: origami-info at mit.edu
- Learn more and register here<http://origamit.scripts.mit.edu/conv12.php>
- Facebook Event Page <http://www.facebook.com/events/147670048709708>
- Registration Cost - MIT Students: $5, Non-MIT: $20, Anyone on
Convention Day: $30
- Take Origami Classes * See an Origami Exhibition * Purchase Origami
Paper & Books * Buy T-Shirts * Have Fun * Fold Paper!
- Classes and workshops available for beginners and veterans alike!
Two-Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp
*What*: Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp
*When*: October 27-28, 2012
*Where*: 66-168
*Contact*: tango at mit.edu
- Intensive two-day introduction to Argentine Tango designed to get you
from no dancing to tango in two quick days
- No dance partner or experience needed
- Space is limited: the bootcamps have been wildly popular in the past,
so be sure to sign up now
- Check out 2011 IAP bootcamp demonstration video
here<http://www.facebook.com/v/10100286658316256/>
- For more information and to register, please visit our
website<http://www.tangoin2days.com>
MIT EMS
*What*: MIT EMS
*When*: Now Until October 28th
*Where*: ---
*Contact*: shanasia at mit.edu
- Join MIT EMS! Become a licensed EMT-B!
- MIT EMS is a volunteer, student-run, confidential, 24/7 ambulance
service for the MIT Community
- Apply for the IAP EMT Class TODAY at our
website<http://ems.mit.edu/become>and get certified in the Spring!
- Come to our Study Break on 10/24 (Wed.) from 9-10pm at the Coffeehouse
in the Student Center (W20-308) to learn more and meet the MIT EMTs!
- There is always free food!
Day of National Enlighteners
*What*: Day of National Enlighteners
*When*: 11/03/2012 (saturday), 1.30-4.00pm
*Where*: Ashdown
*Contact*: idimitro at mit.edu
- Celebration of the day of the National Englighteners, November 1st -
Bulgarian National holiday for people involved with education
- Traditional Bulgarian food, card games, Bulgarian music, dances
MIT Snowriders NECP Season Pass Sales!
*What*: MIT Snowriders NECP Season Pass Sales!
*When*: Thru Nov 30th, 2012
*Where*: Student Center, Table 8
*Contact*: sr-officers at mit.edu
- The MIT Snowriders are selling discount New England College Pass
season passes serving Loon, Sugarloaf and Sunday River resorts
- Passes can be purchased by appointment or during one of our table
sessions in W20 first floor, Table 8.
- Dates/Times: 1-3pm 10/22, 10/25, 10/29, 11/01, 11/05, 11/08, 11/15,
11/19, 11/27, 11/29
- Email sr-seasonpasses at mit.edu for an appointment.
- Visit our website <http://snowriders.mit.edu> or check out the MIT
Snowriders on Facebook for more information
*Family*
HallowMIT
*What*: HallowMIT
*When*: Saturday, October 27th; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
*Where*: W35 - Zesiger Center/Johnson Lobby
*Contact*: gallaje at mit.edu
- Free Halloween event for kids of all ages! - Arts & crafts, trick or
treat snacks, games, and juggling!
Westgate Halloween Party
*What*: Westgate Halloween Party
*When*: Saturday October 27, 2012, 5:30PM
*Where*: Westgate Basement Lounge (W-82)
*Contact*: bhaslam at mit.edu
- Come join us for the Westgate Halloween Party! There will be crafts
for kids and light finger foods.
- 5:30pm - Finger foods, and Halloween crafts for kids
- 6:30pm - A few songs by the MIT Marching Band
- 6:45pm - Costume Parade! The band will lead a short parade around the
Westgate playground. Trick-or-treating at Westgate immediately following.
- Costumes encouraged but not required. All are welcome! Register online
here <http://westgate.mit.edu>
*Misc*
Fall Open House
*What*: Fall Open House
*When*: Wedneday, October 24th
*Where*: Zesiger (W35) and Alumni/Wang (57) Center
*Contact*: gallaje at mit.edu
- 10% off private class packages ALL DAY!
- Discounted day passes ALL DAY!
- Join us from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm to try private classes (golf, swim,
personal training)
- Spin the Wheel of Wellness to win 1 of 12 great prizes!
- More info here <http://mitrecsports.com>
Dropbox's Great Space Race
*What*: Dropbox's Great Space Race
*When*: now
*Where*: Dropbox <https://www.dropbox.com/spacerace>
*Contact*: sxchen at mit.edu
- Help MIT win Dropbox's Great Race!
- Each winning school's student can get 25GB of free storage for next 2
years
- We can all use the space, and it feels great to be #1 on the leader
board
- More info here<http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/15/dropbox-great-space-race/>
*Social*
2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip
*What*: 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip
*When*: January 11-14, 2013
*Where*: Jay Peak Ski Resort, VT
*Contact*: fjawed at mit.edu
- The first round of ticket sales will open Monday 11/13/2012 at 12PM
and the second round of ticket sales will open Wednesday 11/15/2012 at 7pm.
- Each round of ticket sales will remain open until they sell out. We
expect spots to fill up FAST, so be sure to mark your calendars!
- Tickets for people driving themselves up will be sold separately from
those coming up by bus. Prices will be announced shortly.
- With a snowy winter ahead and an INDOOR WATER PARK, we are very
excited to bring MIT to Jay Peak this year. See the ski trip website for
details.
- More info at our website <http://gsc.mit.edu/ski>
TCC Monday Night Discussion - The Distinction Between Moral and
Theological Doctrine
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion--The Distinction between Moral and
Theological Doctrine
*When*: 7:00 Monday October 22
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu
- Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion of Moral and Theological
Doctrine
- MIT alum Norm Guivens will discuss the basis of each type of doctrine
and “why this distinction is important to Christian citizens of a free
republic"
Presidential Debate Night III
*What*: Presidential Debate Night III
*When*: 10/22 : 8:30PM - 11:00 PM
*Where*: Coffeehouse Lounge, Stratton Student Center, 3RD Floor
*Contact*: gsc-lasc at mit.edu
- Romney Vs. Obama (Round III)
- Join Us for a Viewing of the 3rd, tie-breaking presidential debate
- Topic: Foreign Policy
- Pre and Post Debate Discussions
- Co-Sponsored by The Forum Group
Two Flight Nights @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Two Flight Nights @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday, October 23rd and October 30th, 7:30pm-12am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu
- This month we're having TWO Flight nights in honor of delicious fall
libations
- A beer "flight" consisting of 4 themed beer samples and a paired plate
of snacks will be available for purchase.
- This month's theme: Hard Cider (10/23) and Pumpkin Beer (10/30)
- Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
- 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!
Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*What*: Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*When*: Friday, October 26, 5:30pm-7pm
*Where*: E52-244
*Contact*: 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.
Mad Science: MIT-Harvard Halloween Mixer
*What*: Mad Science: MIT-Harvard Halloween Mixer
*When*: Saturday, October 27, 6:30pm - 12:00am
*Where*: Edgerton, Ashdown, Warehouse and Sidney-Pacific
*Contact*: grad-halloween at mit.edu
- Join us for Mad Science: MIT-Harvard Halloween Mixer, a progressive
dinner and party spread across the various MIT NW graduate residences.
- 6:30-8 Appetizers and Pumpkin Carving at Edgerton
- 7:30-9 Dinner at Ashdown and Warehouse
- 8:30-12 Dessert, Dance Party and Costume Contest at Sidney-Pacific
- At Sidney-Pacific, dance party led by DJ Nathanael Bluhm and there
will be a cash bar (21+ with government ID). Sponsored by GSC-AC, GSC-FB
and LEF.
Egyptian at MIT and Harvard Mixer
*What*: Egyptian at MIT and Harvard Mixer
*When*: Friday, November 2nd, 6:00 PM
*Where*: Sydney Pacific Seminar Room
*Contact*: rakha at mit.edu
- Network with the Egyptians at MIT and Harvard.
- Socialize with the Egyptian community.
- Organized by the Egyptian Student Association at MIT.
- Sponsored by the GSC.
- Food will be served!
Persian Style Halloween Party
*What*: Persian Style Halloween Party
*When*: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 8pm-1am
*Where*: 142 memorial drive
*Contact*: makhdoum at mit.edu
- Snacks and beverages, music by DJ Kamran, and costume contest!
- Organized by the Persian Student Association (PSA)
- Contact email above to buy tickets ($5 per person)
Shankar Tucker - Live in Concert!
*What*: Shankar Tucker - Live in Concert!
*When*: November 4th, 6pm
*Where*: Kresge Auditorium
*Contact*: kshekhar at mit.edu
- Students for Bhopal, Association for India's Development and Indian
Raga are excited to present Shankar Tucker, live in concert at MIT
- Shankar, a graduate of the New England Conservatory blends classical
Indian music, jazz and popular music to create a unique and original fusion.
- The concert will feature Rohini Ravada and Rohan Kymal
- Check out videos of Shankar on his youtube channel "The ShrutiBox"
- To buy tickets, please visit this
page<http://shankartucker.brownpapertickets.com/>.
MIT student tickets at $10!
Edgerton Coffeehouse
*What*: Edgerton Coffeehouse
*When*: Sunday, November 18th, 5:30-7:00pm
*Where*: Edgerton Large Lounge
*Contact*: pmindell5 at gmail.com
- Do you sing, play an instrument, write poetry?
- Be a part of the Edgerton Coffeehouse! Sunday, November 18th,
5:30-7:00pm
- Interested in performing?
- Contact Pam at pmindell5 at gmail.com before November 1st
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Please contact us! <gsc-secretary at mit.edu>
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