[GSC-anno] @MIT [Ski Trip, Leadership Conference, Muddy NFL, and more]
Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Nov 5 13:17:39 EST 2012
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections <#13ad1ca515c12097_GSC1>
- November General Council Meeting <#13ad1ca515c12097_GSC2>
Academic-Professional
- GWAMIT Fall Leadership
Conference<#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional1>
- Energy+Planning Interdisciplinary Discussion
Panel<#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional2>
- MIT News At Noon: Trends on
Twitter<#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional3>
- MIT Transportation Showcase <#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional4>
- Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and
Employees<#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional5>
- Conference: Urban Code <#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional6>
- MIT Energy Finance Forum <#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional7>
- Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum<#13ad1ca515c12097_Academic-Professional8>
Extracurricular
- MIT Ventureships Mid-Term Mixer <#13ad1ca515c12097_Extracurricular1>
- You Can't Say That @ MIT! <#13ad1ca515c12097_Extracurricular2>
Family
- MIT Spouses&Partners Career Connect <#13ad1ca515c12097_Family1>
Misc
- Service Challenge - Photo Contest <#13ad1ca515c12097_Misc1>
Social
- 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social1>
- Muddly NFL Sunday <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social2>
- TCC Monday Night Discussion - Eucharistic
Adoration<#13ad1ca515c12097_Social3>
- Election Night Party @ The Thirsty Ear Pub <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social4>
- Friendsie Frenzy II <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social5>
- LSC: The Dark Knight Rises <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social6>
- Shabbat Dinner: Shabbat 101 <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social7>
- Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social8>
- Kopitiam! 2012 <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social9>
- Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social10>
- GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social11>
- Edgerton Coffeehouse <#13ad1ca515c12097_Social12>
*GSC*
Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections
*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.
General Council Meeting - November
*What*: Orientation Committee - Co-Chair Elections
*When*: Wednesday Nov. 7, 5:30-7PM
*Where*: 32-155
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu
- The GSC's General Council Meeting (GCM) will take place this Wednesday!
- Come learn about what is going on in the community and what the GSC is
doing
- Get updates on existing and new projects and initiatives, new
activities, and more!
- Light dinner provided at 5PM, and meeting is followed by a social at
the Muddy Charles Pub
*Academic-Professional*
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 News At Noon: Trends on Twitter
*What*: MIT News At Noon: Trends on Twitter
*When*: Friday, November 9, 12-1pm
*Where*: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu
- Take a break for breaking news! Meet MIT visionaries and learn about
their front-page research!
- On Friday, 11/9, hear about Devrarat Shah's machine-learning algorithm
which can predict, with 95% accuracy,
- which topics will trend on Twitter hours in advance of their
recognition.
- Free admission, Fridays at noon, through December 7; Presented in
collaboration with the MIT News Office.
- More info <http://mit.edu/museum/programs/programdescriptions.html>
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>
Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees
*What*: Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees
*When*: Wednesday, Nov 14 @ 630pm
*Where*: E62-223
*Contact*: kmytty at mit.edu
- The MIT IDEAS Global Challenge has invited Bose executive officers and
top employees to help mentor MIT teams for one evening.
- If you're working on a project that makes a positive impact, come
share it for a chance to gain feedback and advice.
- Employees come from many areas and bring a wide range of experience in
manufacturing, design, strategy, technical experience + more.
- RSVP by filling out this brief application form
here<http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/about/rsvp>.
Questions? Email globalchallenge at mit.edu.
Conference: Urban Code
*What*: Conference: Urban Code
*When*: November 15-16, 2012
*Where*: E15-070
*Contact*: senseable-ucr at mit.edu
- Today, data is generated at an unprecedented rate. In 2010, former
Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, noted that the these vast quantities of data,
produced as a result of the proliferation of digital technologies, can shed
new light on how cities function
- Join leading thinkers from around the world for a series of talks and
discussions on big urban data.
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.
Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
*What*: Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum!!
*When*: Nov. 16-18
*Where*: MIT Stata Center
*Contact*: info at mitchief.org
- Discover opportunities in the hottest areas of technology, including
Big Data, Clean Energy, and Healthcare
- Meet top venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs, and technical
experts from both China and US
- Witness the six finalist teams to pitch their startup projects for a
total of $20,000 in cash prizes
- Visualize a fast-growing market of 1.3 billion people, understand the
Chinese business environment, and spot future development opportunities
- Get your tickets NOW before it runs out!! Register
here<http://mitchief.org/register>
*Extracurricular*
MIT Ventureships Mid-Term Mixer
*What*: MIT Ventureships Mid-Term Mixer
*When*: Nov. 7th Wednesday 6pm
*Where*: Stratton Student Center Twenty Chimneys Lounges (W20-306)
*Contact*: ventureships_events at mit.edu
- Mid-term is not all about quizzes, MIT Ventureships Mid-Term Mixer is
on its way!
- Great opportunity to mingle with start-ups, fellow entrepreneurs, and
venture mentors around you!
- Fancy snacks, fancy star-ups, and fancy friends!!
- Signup here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dE5rTWNQSHJlbjI2aDJMNWJVcVp5NGc6MQ>
- See you on Nov. 7th 6pm at Twenty Chimneys (W20-306)!
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.
*Family*
MIT spouses&partners Career Connect: Training series for MIT spouses
exploring new work and life opportunities
*What*: MIT spouses&partners Career Connect: Training series for MIT
spouses exploring new work and life opportunities
*When*: Monday, Nov 5, 7-9 pm
*Where*: Eastgate Penthouse
*Contact*: stap at med.mit.edu
- Getting Started - information and skills for handling career and life
transition
- For spouses of MIT grad students
- Find a full event description and upcoming sessions at our
website<http://spouses.mit.edu/calendar>
*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>
Muddy NFL Sunday
*What*: Muddy NFL Sunday
*When*: Sundays 12:30pm-7pm
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub (50-110)
*Contact*: muddycharlespub at mit.edu
- Come watch EVERY football game through NFL Sunday Ticket at the Muddy!
Open to everyone with a 21+ government ID
- Three TVs will air three games at once!
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
Election Night Party @ The Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Election Night Party @ The Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday, November 6th, 6PM-12AM
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu
- Join us for a party to celebrate the Presidential election.
- Free food will be served.
- Presented by the Technology and Policy Students Society, Thirsty Ear
Executive Committee and Grad Rat.
- 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at the door!
Friendsie Frenzy II
*What*: Friendsie Frenzy II
*When*: Friday, November 7, 7-9PM
*Where*: The Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Miss orientation? Join us and expand your social circle at MIT!
- Join us for an evening of fun activities aiming to catalyze social
interactions
- Enjoy great company and win prizes with your new friends!
- Free dinner for all guests, 21+ govt ID required for entry
- Seating is limited, sign up
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dHQ3RVNtN3kwMmgyZUk5bE5SZ0dSalE6MQ>,
and the GSC will email you to confirm your spot!
LSC: The Dark Knight Rises
*What*: LSC: The Dark Knight Rises
*When*: November 9, 10, & 11, at 7 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu
- Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy concludes with this Warner Brothers
release that finds The Dark Knight pitted against Bane, an unstoppable foe
possessed of tremendous physical and intellectual strength.
- Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne
Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Shabbat Dinner: Shabbat 101
*What*: Shabbat Dinner: Shabbat 101
*When*: November 9th 7:30pm
*Where*: Sid-Pac Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: esokol at mit.edu
- Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT
graduate students.
- Shabbat 101: Learn why we perform each ritual
- Geared towards all graduate students (Jewish and Non-Jewish)
- Free and open to all MIT
- RSVP by sending an email to Ethan Sokol (esokol at mit.edu)
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>
Kopitiam! 2012
*What*: Kopitiam! 2012
*When*: Nov 10, 2012, Sat, 12-3pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Graduate Residence – Multi Purpose Room on 1st
Floor
*Contact*: mitsss-com at mit.edu
- Annual feast of the best of Singaporean cuisine.
- Join us for Singaporean favorites! (Dishes from $1 to $12)
- More information here <http://mitsss.scripts.mit.edu/home/?p=560>
Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Nov 13, 7:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu
- Join us for another Comedy Night! This month: Stand up comedy with
Phoebe Angle, Alex Edelman, Tesha Kondrat, Anthony Scibelli, PJ Westin
- Free Food and Soft Drinks!
- Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
- Sponsored by the GSC Funding Board and the Peter de Florez ’38 Humor
Fund
- 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!
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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