[GSC-anno] @MIT [Diversity Summit, Grad Gala, Global Fellows, Super Bowl, and more]

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Submissions for The Graduate - Get paid if your article is
chosen!<#13c5ead042a2efac_GSC1>

Academic-Professional

   - MIT Diversity Summit - Meritocracy and Inclusion at
MIT<#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional1>
   - Global Fellows Program Info
Session<#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional2>
   - Chemistry Department Panel on Careers in Science Writing and
   Communication <#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional3>
   - MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing
Innovation<#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional4>
   - 17th European Career Fair <#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional5>
   - Communicating Science 2013: A Workshop for Graduate
Students<#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional6>
   - MIT Water Night - Organizing
Team<#13c5ead042a2efac_Academic-Professional7>

Extracurricular

   - Share Your Knowledge With Others at the MIT
Museum<#13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular1>
   - Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat
Regatta<#13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular2>
   - MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference <#13c5ead042a2efac_Extracurricular3>

Misc

   - Quit Smoking Class <#13c5ead042a2efac_Misc1>

Social

   - MIT Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade Ball <#13c5ead042a2efac_Social1>
   - GCF Cook-Off <#13c5ead042a2efac_Social2>
   - LSC: 35th Annual Science Fiction Marathon <#13c5ead042a2efac_Social3>
   - Sidney Pacific January Brunch <#13c5ead042a2efac_Social4>
   - Super Bowl Party <#13c5ead042a2efac_Social5>
   - Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration <#13c5ead042a2efac_Social6>

*GSC*

Submissions for The Graduate - *Get paid if your article is chosen!*
*What*: Submissions for The Graduate - *Get paid if your article is chosen!*
*When*: Submissions due ASAP!
*Where*: Details here, including submissions
suggestions<http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/>
*Contact*: gsn-editor at mit.edu

   - Are you interested in writing articles? Do you want your article to be
   published?
   - Do you have tips to help graduate students deal with the financial
   difficulties that come with being a grad student?
   - 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,
   "FINANCES". For ideas and details, see webpage above
   - Articles must be around 600 words. Please submit a photo with your
   article, if possible!

 *Academic-Professional*

MIT Diversity Summit - Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT
*What*: MIT Diversity Summit - Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT
*When*: Wednesday January 30, various times (see website below)
*Where*: More info here <http://diversity.mit.edu/summit>
*Contact*: ---

   - Meritocracy and Inclusion at MIT: Principles or Practices?
   - What do you think of when you hear the word “meritocracy?” Come join
   us for this year’s Institute Diversity Summit 2013 on Wednesday, January
   30, 2013
   - The Summit will be an opportunity to hear perspectives from various
   members of the MIT community, as well as leaders beyond MIT. We hope you
   can come to one or all of the sessions and participate in the conversation.
   - You do not have to stay for the whole Summit - drop in and out as your
   schedule allows!
   - Co-sponsored by the Committee on Race and Diversity, the Council on
   Staff Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of the President

 Global Fellows Program Info Session
*What*: Global Fellows Program Info Session
*When*: Jan. 23, 2-3:00 pm
*Where*: 4-149
*Contact*: mcwilson at mit.edu

   - MIT and Imperial College London are jointly offering an intensive 4
   day Global Fellows Program for PhD students June 24-28, in Sharon , MA.
   - Thru presentations, interactive & hands-on activities, students (20
   Imperial, 20 MIT) will develop skills required for a successful research
   career
   - Eligibility: PhD students (preference is for students who have passed
   Quals & started dissertation research, but all PhD students will be
   considered)
   - Applications will be due Feb. 18, 2013
   - More info here<http://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=14992301&date=2013/1/23>

 Chemistry Department Panel on Careers in Science Writing and Communication
*What*: Chemistry Department Panel on Careers in Science Writing and
Communication
*When*: January 25 from 12-2 pm
*Where*: Moore Room (Building 6, Room 321)
*Contact*: kjmanke at mit.edu

   - Learn about careers in science writing from a panel of four people
   with experience in the field
   - Tips on how to start a career in science writing

 MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing Innovation
*What*: MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing Innovation
*When*: Feb 23, 2013
*Where*: MIT Media Lab
*Contact*: sloantechconferencemarketing at mit.edu

   - This year’s conference is about how you, the tech user, contribute to
   the process of creating new ideas and products.
   - Keynotes: Peter Coffee (SalesForce.com); Charles Philips (Infor and
   Oracle Corporation); Walt Doyle (Paypal).
   - Panelists: Speakers from Spotify, Facebook, Microsoft, Venmo, Warner
   Music, ESPN, LevelUp, NBC, Google and more.
   - Early bird ticket sales ($20 for MIT Students) end Jan 31st. Buy them
   here <http://mitsloantechconference.eventbrite.com/>
   - Keep up with the latest speaker and conference news at our
site<http://conference.mitsloantech.com/>

 17th European Career Fair
*What*: 17th European Career Fair
*When*: February 25th
*Where*: MIT
*Contact*: candidate at euroclub.mit.edu

   - Connecting Continents, Creating Careers
   - Want to work or study in Europe? Looking for a full-time job,
   internship, or a study program?
   - Then ECF2013 is for you! It is the largest recruiting event of its
   kind in the US.
   - Attendance is FREE for Candidates.
   - Submit your resume now! <http://www.euro-career.com>

 Communicating Science 2013: A Workshop for Graduate Students - Application
now open!
*What*: Communicating Science 2013: A Workshop for Graduate Students -
Application now open!
*When*: Workshop: June 13-15th Application Due: March 1st
*Where*: Workshop: Cambridge, MA
Application<http://workshop.astrobites.com/application>
*Contact*: smmorey at mit.edu

   - 3 Day workshop to be held June 13-15th, 2013
   - Hone your communication skills
   - Interact with science communication professionals including
   journalists, press officers, educators, and authors
   - Produce a science writing piece of your own
   - All graduate students nationwide in all fields of science and
   engineering are invited to apply

 MIT Water Night - Organizing Team
*What*: MIT Water Night - Organizing Team
*When*: Apply Now (event: 3/21/2013)
*Where*: Walker Memorial (Bldg. 50)
*Contact*: hamed_al at mit.edu

   - Join the MIT Water Night Organizing Team.
   - MIT Water Night is a research showcase organized by MIT Water Club.
   - The first MIT Water Night will be held on March 21st 2013.
   - We are looking for people to fill the following positions: Operations
   Director, Content Director, Marketing Director.
   - If you are interested in participating, please contact Hamed
   Alemohammad (hamed_al at mit.edu)

 *Extracurricular*

Share your knowledge with others at the MIT Museum!
*What*: Share you knowledge with others at the MIT Museum!
*When*: Now
*Where*: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu

   - Are you interested in science outreach? Do you have a knack for
   demonstrating how science can be exciting?
   - Apply now to join the MIT Museum’s volunteer team and put your science
   communication talents into action.
   - We’re looking for students who want to thrill the public with hands-on
   demonstrations, lead gallery talks, or provide a bit of insight about MIT.
   - Please apply
online<http://web.mit.edu/museum/about/volunteer-application.html>(weekend
availability preferred; 50 hours/yr commitment)
   - If interested in occasional outreach - think Cambridge Science
   Festival, National Engineers Week - we're interested in you too!

 Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat Regatta
*What*: Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat Regatta
*When*: Sunday, January 27, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
*Where*: Zesiger Center Competition Pool
*Contact*: jmello at mit.edu

   - Registration for Boat entries ends Thursday, January 24
   - If you don't want to build a boat to race, come to cheer on your
   favoriate captain and crew
   - Lots of Fun
   - Families Welcome
   - Free Event

 MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference
*What*: MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference
*When*: Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
*Where*: MIT Media Lab
*Contact*: abcofficers at sloan.mit.edu

   - You are all cordially invited to MIT Sloan’s 3rd annual Asia Business
   Conference. Come hear our esteemed guest speakers share their views.
   - Speakers are experienced executives from various industries all with
   extensive experience in and working with Asian companies and/or governments.
   - Please join us in listening to and discussing with our speakers on
   whether Asia’s growth will continue to be driven by these four engines.
   - Early bird registration is available now
here<http://mitasiaconference2013.eventbrite.com/>
   - Tickets and information available here<http://www.mitasiaconference.org>

 *Misc*

Quit Smoking Class
*What*: Quit Smoking Class
*When*: Feb. 14th-March 28th
*Where*: MIT Medical, E23-274
*Contact*: helpmequit at med.mit.edu

   - New Group Class To Help You Quit for Good
   - Free seven-week class
   - Meets Weekly from 12-1 p.m.
   - Limited to 12 people

 *Social*

MIT Grad Gala 2013 -"Masquerade Ball"
*What*: MIT Grad Gala 2013 -"Masquerade Ball"
*When*: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - Early Bird Ticket sales start Monday,
February 11, 2013
*Where*: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
*Contact*: gsc-gradgala at mit.edu

   - Be regaled by the mystery and glamour of this year’s Masquerade themed
   Grad Gala, the premier event for MIT grad students!
   - First 200 guests to register are eligible for discounted ticket prices!
   - All MIT graduate students and Post-Docs are welcome and may bring one
   guest!
   - Gift vouchers for the first three full tables to register!

 GCF Cook-Off
*What*: GCF Cook-Off
*When*: Friday, January 25, 7-9:30 pm
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: mit-gcf-info at mit.edu

   - Small groups will engage in a friendly cook-off to vie for culinary
   supremacy.
   - All in the graduate community are welcome to partake in food and games
   and to judge all of our tasty creations.

 LSC: 35th Annual Science Fiction Marathon
*What*: LSC: 35th Annual Science Fiction Marathon
*When*: January 26th at 7 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - WALL-E (7 pm), Looper (9:30 pm), pizza break (11:45 pm), a special
   surprise (12:30 am), The Andromeda Strain (1:30 am), Galaxy Quest (4 am)
   - Admission is $8, and drops to $5 after Looper.
   - The 2013 Marathon features four full-length films, one surprise
   hour-long feature, many short subjects, and a special selection of
   refreshments!
   - Pizza pre-orders will be taken between WALL-E and Looper for pickup at
   midnight. Breakfast refreshments will be available after The Andromeda
   Strain.

 Sidney Pacific January Brunch
*What*: Sidney Pacific January Brunch
*When*: Sunday, 1/27/13 12-1 PM
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
*Contact*: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy delicious free food and chat with your friends before the
   new semester starts.
   - Be kind to the environment by bringing your own utensils!

 Super Bowl Party
*What*: Super Bowl Party
*When*: Sunday, February 3rd, 6:00pm-11pm
*Where*: Ashdown House (NW35) Hulsizer Room
*Contact*: ashdown-social at mit.edu, teec-officers at mit.edu

   - Come watch the Super Bowl (and the commercials!) with friends on our
   big screen! Kickoff around 6:30p.m.
   - Don't know the rules? Come for the special "Intro to Football"
   presentation by Ashdown Associate Housemaster Yuriy Roman at 6pm!
   - Free food: wings, nachos, fries, quesadillas, etc... Vegetarian
   options available!
   - Alcohol available for purchase for those 21+ w/ govt photo ID
   - Presented by Ashdown House and the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee
   (TEEC). Sponsored by Ashdown House, the Graduate Student Council, and
   GradRat.

 Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration
*What*: Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration
*When*: February 9, 2013, 6 - 9pm
*Where*: Ashdown House, NW35 - Hulsizer Room
*Contact*: ashdown-cultural at mit.edu

   - Join in the biggest and most important East Asian celebration of the
   year!
   - Eat traditional New Year's dishes like dumplings, steamed buns and New
   Year's Cake!
   - Participate in traditional celebratory events like: making dumplings,
   writing calligraphy, and paper cutting

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