[GSC-anno] @MIT [Rescheduled OC elections, Ski Trip, Energy, Transportation, and more]

Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Oct 29 15:46:40 EDT 2012 

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections
RESCHEDULED<#13aae0ee921c845f_GSC1>
   - GSC ExComm Meeting <#13aae0ee921c845f_GSC2>

Academic-Professional

   - Heat & Violence (Climate and Conflict series, Part 3)
   <#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional1>
   - Future Society Lecture by Prof. Ian
Hunter<#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional2>
   - Committee on Race and Diversity - Fall Grants
Program<#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional3>
   - FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff Lecture - MIT Energy
Club<#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional4>
   - GWAMIT Fall Leadership
Conference<#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional5>
   - Energy+Planning Interdisciplinary Discussion
Panel<#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional6>
   - MIT Transportation Showcase <#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional7>
   - MIT Energy Finance Forum <#13aae0ee921c845f_Academic-Professional8>

Extracurricular

   - Day of National Enlighteners <#13aae0ee921c845f_Extracurricular1>
   - MIT EMS <#13aae0ee921c845f_Extracurricular2>
   - You Can't Say That @ MIT! <#13aae0ee921c845f_Extracurricular3>
   - Snowriders Ski House Memberships <#13aae0ee921c845f_Extracurricular4>

Misc

   - Service Challenge - Photo Contest <#13aae0ee921c845f_Misc1>

Social

   - 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social1>
   - TCC Monday Night Discussion - Faith and Reason<#13aae0ee921c845f_Social2>
   - LSC and MITOC: Reel Rock 7 <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social3>
   - Pumpkin Beer Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social4>
   - LSC: A Late Quartet (FREE Advance Screening!)<#13aae0ee921c845f_Social5>
   - Egyptian at MIT and Harvard Mixer <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social6>
   - LSC: Moonrise Kingdom <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social7>
   - Persian Style Halloween Party <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social8>
   - TCC Monday Night Discussion - Eucharistic
Adoration<#13aae0ee921c845f_Social9>
   - Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social10>
   - GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social11>
   - Edgerton Coffeehouse <#13aae0ee921c845f_Social12>

*GSC*

Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections RESCHEDULED
*What*: Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections
*When*: Tuesday Nov. 6, 6PM
*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 ExComm Meeting
*What*: GSC ExComm Meeting
*When*: Wed. October 31, 6PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - Join the GSC's Executive Committee in their monthly ExComm meeting!
   - Come see how the GSC is run, obtain updates from all the committees,
   and get a preview for November's General Council Meeting
   - Dinner will be provided

 *Academic-Professional*

Heat & Violence (Climate and Conflict series, part 3)
*What*: Heat & Violence (Climate and Conflict series, part 3)
*When*: Tuesday, October 30 from 6-7:30pm
*Where*: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu

   - Are rising global temperatures linked to civil conflict?
   - Dr. Nathan Black, Harvard Center for the Environment Fellow and MIT
   graduate, will lead a discussion on how governmental responses to climate
   change
   - can incite or defuse violent conflict around the globe.
   - Free admission; light refreshments served.

 Future Society Lecture by Prof. Ian Hunter
*What*: Future Society Lecture by Prof. Ian Hunter
*When*: Thursday, 1 November at 2:00pm
*Where*: W20-491
*Contact*: overseers at mit.edu

   - The MIT Future Society is holding its first guest lecture.
   - Prof. Ian Hunter will be discussing topics including artificial muscle
   and distributed energy, and making projections on technology and society.
   - Questions and discussion after the talk.
   - Lunch will be provided.

 Committee on Race and Diversity - Fall Grants Program
*What*: Committee on Race and Diversity - Fall Grants Program
*When*: Deadline: Nov. 1st
*Where*: Applications available online<http://diversity.mit.edu/grants-program>
*Contact*: crd-chairs at mit.edu

   - The fall deadline for the Committee on Race and Diversity's grants
   program is Thursday, November 1
   - The CRD supports events and programs that foster a sense of inclusive
   excellence across campus
   - For details and application, please visit our
website<http://diversity.mit.edu/grants-program>
   - Completed forms should be submitted to crd-chairs at mit.edu

 FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff Lecture - MIT Energy Club
*What*: FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff Lecture - MIT Energy Club
*When*: Friday, November 2, 3:30-4:30 pm
*Where*: E25-111
*Contact*: energyclub at mit.edu

   - The Energy Club is excited to announce an upcoming lecture by Jon
   Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
   - Chairman Wellinghoff will tell us about the hottest day of 2011 in the
   Midwest, and the necessity to unleash the the power of the American grid.
   - Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

 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>

 Energy+Planning Interdisciplinary Discussion Panel
*What*: Energy+Planning Interdisciplinary Discussion Panel
*When*: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 9:30am-11am
*Where*: MIT: Building 4 Room 231 (4-231)
*Contact*: sdimson at mit.edu

   - “Regional Economic & Development Planning in East Africa: Natural Gas
   – Fueling Tanzania Forward”
   - Natural gas, discovered recently in coastal East Africa, has the
   potential to change the development equation in regional economic dev. and
   planning.
   - Natural gas is coming ashore in Mtwara,Tanzania, a relatively
   undeveloped region--creating opportunities and serious social &
   environmental challenges
   - Joseph Simbakalia, Regional Commissioner of Mtwara, will present the
   case to the audience and a distinguished faculty panel.
   - Faculty Panel: Calestous Juma (HKS), Lessard (Sloan), Rajagopal
   (DUSP), Stoner (MIT Energy Initiative)

 MIT Transportation Showcase
*What*: MIT Transportation Showcase
*When*: Wednesday, November 14 6-9:30pm
*Where*: MIT Museum (N51)
*Contact*: transportation.showcase at mit.edu

   - Meet employers and learn about transportation research across
   departments at MIT in a relaxed environment
   - Submit your resume for our resume book (to
   transportation.showcase at mit.edu) by November 9
   - Present your research in the poster session - sign up
here!<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDRtNjNzNS11a1VxWlNKYmhUVHNaOHc6MQ>
   - To learn more and get involved, please visit our
website<http://transportclub.mit.edu/showcase.html>

 MIT Energy Finance Forum
*What*: MIT Energy Finance Forum
*When*: November 16 2012
*Where*: Boston Marriott Cambridge Two Cambridge Center, 50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
*Contact*: georgem at mit.edu

   - Keynote speeches by Cyrille du Peloux, President and Chief Executive
   Officer of Veolia Energy North America and Ralph Izzo, Chairman and CEO of
   PSEG
   - Specifically looks at the impact that natural gas prices have had on
   the energy landscape
   - Looks into the future technologies such as solar and the bridge
   technologies we'll need to get us there.

 *Extracurricular*

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 EMS
*What*: MIT EMS
*When*: November 4, 2012
*Where*: --
*Contact*: shanasia at mit.edu

   - Join MIT EMS!
   - MIT EMS is the student-run, confidential, 24/7 ambulance service for
   the MIT community.
   - Become an EMT during IAP and save lives!
   - The application deadline has been extended to Nov. 4th! Apply today at our
   website <http://ems.mit.edu/become>
   - Please email the Class Officer at shanasia at mit.edu with any questions,
   concerns or comments.

 You Can't Say That @ MIT!
*What*: You Can't Say That @ MIT!
*When*: November 8, 6-7:30pm
*Where*: W20-491
*Contact*: citizenship at mit.edu

   - Debates here at MIT can get pretty heated when it comes to important
   issues.
   - The discussions on dining plan changes and affirmative action are only
   a couple of examples.
   - Effective communication is important in a diverse society, especially
   when using technology.
   - This event addresses civil communication in a diverse and
   technologically oriented community.
   - Topics will include online communication, harassment, and bullying.

 Snowriders Ski House Memberships
*What*: Snowriders Ski House Memberships
*When*: November 2012 to April 2013
*Where*: Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, Maine
*Contact*: sr-skihouse at mit.edu

   - Join other like minded graduate students at Snowriders Ski House in
   Bethel Maine
   - Student Membership (12 nights) $350
   - Normal Membership (24 nights) $600
   - All the details are found at our
website<http://snowriders.mit.edu/skihouse/>

 *Misc*

Service Challenge - Photo Contest
*What*: Service Challenge - Photo Contest
*When*: November 8
*Where*: servicechallenge at mit.edu
*Contact*: servicechallenge at mit.edu

   - Win $50 to donate to a non-profit of your choice
   - Submit photos or video footage for a photo contest hosted by the MIT
   Public Service Center
   - Media submissions must showcase your service or philanthropy work,
   preferably with members of your living group
   - Winning entry will be determined by the number of “likes” on facebook
   - Submit entries to serviceChallenge at mit.edu by 5pm on Nov 8

 *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 11/12/2012 at 12PM
   and the second round of ticket sales will open Wednesday 11/14/2012 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 - Faith and Reason
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion--Faith and Reason
*When*: October 29, 7:00 pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion
   - We will be reading and discussing Pope John Paul II’s encyclical
   “Faith and Reason”

 LSC and MITOC: Reel Rock 7
*What*: LSC and MITOC: Reel Rock 7
*When*: October 30 at 7 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - This special event is sponsored by the MIT Outing Club and hosted by
   LSC! Tickets are $5 with an MIT ID if purchased online, or $10 for the
   general public and at the door. Online tickets can be purchased through the
   MITOC website.
   - The Reel Rock film tour brings the best in climbing and adventure
   films to local audiences across the globe. From battling Himalayan peaks to
   a battle on Spanish limestone to establish the world's first 5.15c, from
   the non-conformist world of off-width climbing to the new found fame of the
   boundary-pushing sport of free soloing, this year's films are nothing short
   of intrepid tales that will get your palms sweating from beginning to end.

 Pumpkin Beer Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Pumpkin Beer Flight Night @ Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday October 30th, 7:30pm-12am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: 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: Pumpkin Beer
   - Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
   - 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!

 LSC: A Late Quartet (FREE advance screening!)
*What*: LSC: A Late Quartet (FREE advance screening!)
*When*: November 1 at 7 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - A Late Quartet is directed by MIT alum Yaron Zilberman '94 (SB Course
   8, SM Course 15B).
   - Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, and Catherine
   Keener.
   - Members of the MIT community will be admitted beginning at 6pm; doors
   will open for the general public at 6:30. Audience members are invited to
   enjoy a special string quartet performance before the show begins!

 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!

 LSC: Moonrise Kingdom
*What*: LSC: Moonrise Kingdom
*When*: November 2 & 3, at 7 & 10pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - Directed by Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore). Starring
   Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton,
   and Jason Schwartzman.
   - Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965,
   Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love,
   make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various
   authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore --
   and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than
   anyone can handle.

 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)

 TCC Monday Night Discussion - Eucharistic Adoration
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion--Eucharistic Adoration
*When*: Monday November 5, 7:00pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion
   - MIT undergraduate Emily Hupf will lead a discussion on Eucharistic
   Adoration

 Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*What*: Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*When*: Friday, November 09, 2012 7:30PM–10:00PM
*Where*: NW86, Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: oderberg at mit.edu

   - Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT
   graduate students.
   - The theme of this Shabbat dinner will be Shabbat 101.
   - We will be learning together about the various traditions associated
   with Shabbat.
   - RSVP here <http://tinyurl.com/6nww6ty>

 GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck
*What*: GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck
*When*: Friday, Nov. 16th 5:30-8:00 pm
*Where*: 33-116
*Contact*: ga3-exec at mit.edu

   - Share your favorite dish from your own culture with others!
   - GA^3 is hosting a Taste of the World potluck
   - Bring your favorite meal, dessert, soup, salad, anything!

 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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