[GSC-anno] @MIT [DBC, Data Science, Fiscal Cliff, Thanksgiving, and more]

Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Nov 19 11:58:02 EST 2012 

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Dean Ortiz's (ODGE) Facebook Page <#13b199aa9327eb02_GSC1>
   - Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) <#13b199aa9327eb02_GSC2>

Academic-Professional

   - GSC Dissertation Boot Camp <#13b199aa9327eb02_Academic-Professional1>
   - Career Paths in Data Science <#13b199aa9327eb02_Academic-Professional2>
   - Avoid The Fiscal Cliff <#13b199aa9327eb02_Academic-Professional3>
   - Boston Women Speed Networking<#13b199aa9327eb02_Academic-Professional4>
   - Application for the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student
Prize<#13b199aa9327eb02_Academic-Professional5>

Extracurricular

   - 15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain
Reaction<#13b199aa9327eb02_Extracurricular1>
   - Beginner/Intermediate Ice Hockey
Clinic<#13b199aa9327eb02_Extracurricular2>

Social

   - 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip - ON SALE NOW<#13b199aa9327eb02_Social0>
   - TCC Monday Night Discussion - The Second Vatican
Council<#13b199aa9327eb02_Social1>
   - Backgammon Tournament <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social2>
   - Thanksgiving Potluck <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social3>
   - MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social4>
   - MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance<#13b199aa9327eb02_Social5>
   - Celebration Meeting <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social6>
   - Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social7>
   - Iron Chef Cooking Competition <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social8>
   - SwissLinkBoston Samichlaus (Santa Claus) Event<#13b199aa9327eb02_Social9>
   - Boston Ballet's Nutcracker <#13b199aa9327eb02_Social10>

*GSC*

Dean Ortiz's (ODGE) Facebook Page
*What*: Dean Ortiz's (ODGE) Facebook Page
*When*: ---
*Where*: Online here <http://bit.ly/ChristineOrtiz>
*Contact*: ODGE <http://odge.mit.edu/>

   - The Dean for Graduate Education, Professor Christine Ortiz, would like
   to invite you to subscribe to (“like”) to her new Dean’s Facebook page
   - Dean Ortiz's FB page will serve to engage the graduate community
   virtually, highlight ODGE initiatives, collaborations, and news, graduate
   student research and accomplishments, innovations in graduate education at
   MIT, provide information on selected prestigious opportunities (e.g.
   fellowships, awards, professional development, international experience),
   raise awareness of personal support resources, host virtual challenges, and
   also include some of her activities as Dean.
   - Dean Ortiz will be maintaining and posting to the page herself!
   - Note: “liking” is different from “friending” and your FB profile will
   not give her access to any of your personal information. It will only allow
   you to see her posts in your news feed.

 Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline extended to Nov.
30th
*What*: Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline extended to
Nov. 30th
*When*: November 30th
*Where*: GSC office
*Contact*: gsc-grant at mit.edu

   - The APAG supports grad students who pursue a non-research/non-academic
   activity at competitive levels.
   - Funded events include competitions, tournaments and concerts
   - The grant covers fees and expenses (e.g. registration, accommodation
   or travel)
   - More details here <http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/athletic-grants/>

 *Academic-Professional*

GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*What*: GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*When*: 8:30am to 5:30pm, 11/26-12/7
*Where*: Pritchett, Walker Memorial
*Contact*: lbobrien at mit.edu

   - Quiet and focused environment for writing theses
   - Coffee and breakfast provided
   - Please supply your own laptop computer
   - Register by 11/23; registration fee $20
   - More info and registration
here<http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/dbc/>

 Career Paths in Data Science
*What*: Career Paths in Data Science
*When*: Tuesday, November 27, 1:30-2:30pm
*Where*: 32-155
*Contact*: GSC Academics, Research, Careers, gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - Learn about Data Science and how you can help companies understand the
   large amounts of data they gather daily.
   - What skills and projects can you pursue as a graduate student to
   prepare for a career in Data Science?
   - What are effective job search and job application strategies for Data
   Science positions?
   - Panelists include Jake Klamka, founder of Insight Data Science, and
   Virot Chiraphadhanakul, MIT student who is transitioning to a data science
   career.
   - Registration preferred
HERE<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGlIVlBkTzZXcm02Szkwd1lRbVowd1E6MQ#gid=0>

 Avoid The Fiscal Cliff
*What*: Avoid The Fiscal Cliff
*When*: Now
*Where*: Avoid The Fiscal Cliff ONLINE <http://www.avoidthefiscalcliff.org>
*Contact*: gsc-lasc-committee at mit.edu

   - Going off the so-called Fiscal Cliff will have major impact on MIT
   graduate students
   - Potential losses in tax deductions for higher education will have a
   sweeping effect on low and middle class students
   - Projected reductions of funding in various could result in thousands
   of fewer grants with an estimated $12.1B loss in federal research and
   development
   - Cuts to the NSF alone could dramatically affect the more than 140,000
   people supported through their funding
   - Stand with MIT and sign the petition to protect America's investment
   in graduate student research.

 Boston Women Speed Networking
*What*: Boston Women Speed Networking
*When*: Monday, 11/19/12, 7pm-8pm
*Where*: E62 Lobby
*Contact*: ankurmn at mit.edu

   - Speed networking session for women from Boston graduate programs and
   women’s organizations to meet
   - Six sessions of five minutes will allow graduate women to meet and
   create six new contacts!
   - Bring a stack of business cards and join us for some appetizers,
   mingling and fun!
   - RSVP HERE <http://goo.gl/pvMsY>

 Application for the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
*What*: Application for the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
*When*: Deadline: Friday, November 30th, 2012
*Where*: More info here <http://web.mit.edu/invent/a-student-4.html>
*Contact*: shannon1 at mit.edu

   - Individual inventors and/or key contributors to a team project, or who
   have otherwise demonstrated a portfolio of inventiveness are encouraged
   - Applicants become a part of a cohort, benefitting from events,
   networking, and other opportunities
   - In addition to monetary support, winners (and up to 2 finalists) gain
   national media attention, enabling them to further develop their ideas

 *Extracurricular*

15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction!
*What*: 15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction!
*When*: Friday, November 23, 1-4pm
*Where*: Rockwell Cage
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu

   - Will you be on campus for Thanksgiving weekend? If so, don't miss the
   F.A.T. Chain Reaction--a giant spectacle of technological proportions!
   - Join the fun by building your own chain reaction machine out of bits,
   bytes, bucky balls, or whatever else you can manage.
   - Then, on Nov 23, bring your machine to Rockwell Cage and link up with
   other contraptions to create a mega Rube Goldberg-like reaction.
   - Mark your calendar now to be part of an MIT tradition! Spectators and
   volunteers are welcome!
   - Registration, tickets, and more information at our
website<http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/fat.html>

 Beginner/intermediate ice hockey clinic
*What*: Beginner/intermediate ice hockey clinic
*When*: December 5, 7-9PM
*Where*: Johnson Rink (Z Center)
*Contact*: club-hockey-officers at mit.edu

   - Wish you had a little more ice time to practice and some tips to
   develop your skills?
   - Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching and some extra ice
   time.
   - You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop
   game situational awareness.
   - $20/person. Pre-register with a friend for the same clinic, pay $30
   for 2 (preregistration ONLY, not available for walk-ins on day of clinic)
   - Pre-register
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGR2NmhFNmJfUVhWN0N5MWdIOHJ5cGc6MA>

 *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

   - Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
   - 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 Second Vatican Council
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion--The Second Vatican Council
*When*: Monday November 19, 7:00pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!
   - MIT alumnus Norm Guivens will lead a discussion on the theological and
   pastoral impacts of Vatican II

 Backgammon tournament
*What*: Backgammon tournament
*When*: 11/21/2012, 5p-7p
*Where*: 20 Chimneys, Student Center
*Contact*: tsa-exec at mit.edu

   - Celebrate the start of the Thanksgiving break with some Turkish food,
   and learn how to play backgammon! There will be a backgammon tournament
   with a small prize for the winner!

 Thanksgiving Potluck
*What*: Thanksgiving Potluck
*When*: November 21, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where*: W11 Large Dining Room
*Contact*: jdanders at mit.edu

   - The Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry welcomes you to Thanksgiving potluck.
   Come together to share those things for which you are thankful.
   - Come if you love turkey. Come if you can't make it home. Come to
   rejoice in our blessings with fellow students. Just come!
   - There is no faith requirement to participate in any LEM event ...
   ever. You Are Welcome Here.
   - Supported by the GSC Funding Board

 MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party
*What*: MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party
*When*: 6:00pm-9:30pm Saturday, November 24, 2012
*Where*: Eastgate Lounge
*Contact*: cast-board at mit.edu

   - MIT-CAST is organizing a party for everyone, especially Chinese and
   other international students, so that they can get together to enjoy the
   holiday.
   - Come and have a lot of fun from board games, meeting with old and new
   friends. Food and drinks will be provided.

 MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance
*What*: MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance
*When*: Saturday, November 24, 7:30-11:59 pm
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec at mit.edu

   - A night of social dancing!
   - Free Quickstep lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm

 Celebration Meeting
*What*: Celebration Meeting
*When*: November 30, 2012, 6:30-8:30PM
*Where*: W20-407
*Contact*: christiansoncampus-info at mit.edu

   - Dinner followed by some singing
   - Students come up to share their experiences of Christ and with the club
   - All are welcome to attend, regardless of faith

 Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*What*: Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*When*: Friday, November 30, 5:30pm-7pm
*Where*: E52-244
*Contact*: dcolino at mit.edu

   - Join the Graduate Economics Association for November's Happy hour.
   - Socialize over bites and share ideas.
   - All are welcome!
   - Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.

 Iron Chef cooking competition
*What*: Iron Chef cooking competition
*When*: December 1st
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu

   - Come taste unique culinary creations as teams of MIT Cheftestants
   compete in a battle of cooking skills!
   - Think you have what it takes? Sign up here
<http://tinyurl.com/b8wm46q>to compete.
   - Signup deadline:Tues. Nov 27. Limit 8 teams (by earliest sign up).
   - Cooking takes place Saturday afternoon 1-6pm
   - Public tasting starting at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome!

 SwissLinkBoston Samichlaus (Santa Claus) Event
*What*: SwissLinkBoston Samichlaus (Santa Claus) Event
*When*: Monday, December 3rd, 7-10pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub, Walker Memorial, Bldg 50
*Contact*: swisslinkboston at mit.edu

   - Enjoy delicious authentic Swiss food from SwissBäkers.
   - Meet fellow students and young professionals with an interest in
   Switzerland.

 Boston Ballet's Nutcracker
*What*: Boston Ballet's Nutcracker
*When*: December 11, 2012, 7:30pm
*Where*: Boston Opera House
*Contact*: eastgate.cec at gmail.com

   - $30 per ticket
   - Sign up here <http://eastgate.mit.edu>
   - Limit 2 adult and 2 children's tickets per MIT student

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