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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Changing Kendall Square - A forum for Undergrads, Grads, and
Postdocs<#13ca5fd375139511_GSC1>
   - GSC February General Council Meeting <#13ca5fd375139511_GSC2>
   - Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG)
Deadline<#13ca5fd375139511_GSC3>
   - Institute Awards Nominations <#13ca5fd375139511_GSC4>

Academic-Professional

   - Present at the Bioinnovations
Conference<#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional1>
   - MIT Ventureships Kick off Event<#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional2>
   - Spain at MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the
U.S.<#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional3>
   - MIT Water Night – Call for
Abstracts<#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional4>
   - Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow
positions<#13ca5fd375139511_Academic-Professional5>

Extracurricular

   - Spring Classes at Student Art
Association<#13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular1>
   - Ice Hockey Clinics <#13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular2>
   - 2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference<#13ca5fd375139511_Extracurricular3>

Misc

   - GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social <#13ca5fd375139511_Misc1>

Social

   - MIT Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade Ball <#13ca5fd375139511_Social1>
   - GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social <#13ca5fd375139511_Social2>
   - Egyptian Movie Night - Hassan & Morcos <#13ca5fd375139511_Social3>
   - MITSSS Chinese New Year Celebration 2013 <#13ca5fd375139511_Social4>
   - Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#13ca5fd375139511_Social5>
   - Tang Hall Brunch <#13ca5fd375139511_Social6>
   - Edgerton Pre-Valentine Chocolate Making and
Movie<#13ca5fd375139511_Social7>
   - Ashdown Lunar New Year Celebration <#13ca5fd375139511_Social8>
   - Harvard-MIT Dance Party <#13ca5fd375139511_Social9>
   - Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13ca5fd375139511_Social10>
   - MIT Have a Heart Night <#13ca5fd375139511_Social11>
   - MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party <#13ca5fd375139511_Social12>
   - MIT & Harvard Korean Societies Gala <#13ca5fd375139511_Social13>
   - GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck <#13ca5fd375139511_Social14>
   - Spring Gathering Lunch <#13ca5fd375139511_Social15>
   - Graduate Art Soiree - Call for Student Artists<#13ca5fd375139511_Social16>

*GSC*

Changing Kendall Square - A forum for Undergrads, Grads, and Postdocs
*What*: Changing Kendall Square - A forum for Undergrads, Grads, and
Postdocs
*When*: Wednesday February 6th at 6:00 PM
*Where*: 1-190
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - MIT is in the final stages of petitioning to reshape Kendall Square
   - More commercial buildings, retail opportunities, and housing between
   Main Campus and Sloan
   - Join us for a community-wide forum -- listen to the pros and cons of
   the proposed development
   - Tell your elected representatives your opinion!
   - Event is cosponsored by the GSC, UA, and PDA

 February General Council Meeting
*What*: February General Council Meeting
*When*: February 6th, 5:30-7PM
*Where*: 1-190
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - Join the GSC on the February General Council Meeting!
   - Come learn about past, ongoing, and new projects that affect MIT grad
   students
   - Please RSVP to gsc-officers at mit.edu
   - Light dinner will be provided at 5PM

 Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline on February 9th
*What*: Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline on February
9th
*When*: February 9th
*Where*: GSC office
*Contact*: gsc-grant at mit.edu (Moderated list)

   - 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/>

 Institute Awards Nominations
*What*: Institute Awards Nominations
*When*: Tuesday, Feb 5 to Friday, Mar 15, 2013
*Where*: http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/
*Contact*: gsc-awards at mit.edu

   - Each year, the GSC recognizes excellence in teaching, advising,
   fostering fellowship, or innovating and improving education at MIT.
   - Nominations for 2012-2013 academic year open on Tuesday, February 5
   and close on Friday, March 15.
   - A complete nomination requires a supporting statement of no more than
   500 words that highlights the nominee’s contributions to graduate students.
   - You can submit nominations online
HERE<http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/inst-awrd-nominations/>
   - For more information, visit our
site<http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/>or
email
   gsc-awards at mit.edu

 *Academic-Professional*

Present your research at the Bioinnovations Conference
*What*: Present your research at the Bioinnovations Conference
*When*: Conference: Fri Feb 22nd; Register to present by Sat Feb 9
*Where*: Conference: Marriott Kendall Square
*Contact*: mitbioinnovationsposter at mit.edu

   - Present research or start-up idea - sign up
here<http://web.mit.edu/sloanhcc/bioinnovations/2013/poster.html>
   - Showcase technology/company to 20+ healthcare industry executives
   - Market to 300+ conference attendees: potential customers,
   collaborators, teammates, investors, etc.
   - Presenters get free admission to conference!

 MIT Ventureships Kick off Event with Free Lunch
*What*: MIT Ventureships Kick off Event with Free Lunch
*When*: Feb.13 at 12:00PM
*Where*: student center W20-491
*Contact*: ventureships_event at mit.edu

   - Dear Friend, Are you interested in working with early-stage startup
   companies and gaining hands-on entrepreneurial experience?
   - Join our kick off event with the startup companies and MIT VMS mentors
   in W20-491 on Feb.13th at 12:00pm!
   - RSVP to get a
spot<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFFBLTlsN3J0RFloVGc4SVItZmNTZVE6MQ>
   - This is a great opportunity for you not only to learn more about the
   different projects – but also to get to know whom you might be working with
   durin
   - More information, please visit our website<http://ventureships.mit.edu>

 Seminar, Spain at MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the U.S.
*What*: Seminar, Spain at MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the U.S.
*When*: Friday 02/15/2013, 9:00am-10:30am
*Where*: E51-151
*Contact*: spaniards-request at mit.edu

   - The Industry Series brings representatives of the main Spanish
   companies to present some keys in their internalization processes.
   - Don't miss this opportunity to hear Mr. Javier Gonzalez Montero,
   information technology, SVP and CIO in MAPFRE USA.
   - Mr. Gonzalez Montero will talk about Mapfre's internationalization
   process through the acquisition of Commerce Insurance.
   - Breakfast will be served.
   - Sponsored by Spain at MIT, MISTI Spain, and GSC.

 MIT Water Night – Call for Abstracts
*What*: MIT Water Night – Call for Abstracts
*When*: March 21st, 2013
*Where*: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial
*Contact*: xux at mit.edu

   - MIT Water Club is organizing its first MIT Water Night
   - Submit your poster abstracts today to join and present your research
   to members of MIT Community and Industry participants
   - Submit your abstracts here <http://goo.gl/szIzc>
   - Deadline for abstract submission : Feb. 25th, 2013
   - Visit our website for more info, here <http://waterclub.mit.edu>

 Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions
*What*: Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow positions
*When*: Positions start beginning of spring term
*Where*: MIT campus and community
*Contact*: konar at mit.edu

   - The Office for the Dean of Graduate Education has 3 openings for
   Graduate Community Fellows beginning in Spring 2013
   - Work on projects and assignments that enhance the MIT Graduate
   Community in unique ways!
   - Receive partial stipend for Alumni Partnership for Diversity,
   GradCatalyst, or PSC Outreach
   - See the ODGE website for all position descriptions and the application
   form, here <http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/>
   - Positions filled on a rolling basis.

 *Extracurricular*

Spring classes at Student Art Association OPEN!
*What*: Spring classes at Student Art Association OPEN!
*When*: Classes start Feb 11, registration open NOW!
*Where*: W20-429
*Contact*: sammagee at mit.edu

   - Take art classes at the SAA.
   - Painting, photo, ceramics, drawing, printmaking
   - Open studios and Life Drawing club
   - 24 hour access, free clay, photo chemicals, newsprint
   - Sign-up now, spots filling, special student pricing!

 Ice hockey clinics
*What*: Ice hockey clinics
*When*: Feb 13 and Feb 27, 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 with our
   professional coaches and some extra ice time.
   - You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop
   game situational awareness.
   - $20 per person for each session. Pre-register for both clinics for $30
   OR pre-register for the same clinic with a friend for $30.
   - Sign up here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dE9MMms4blJOYW5jLUhjOXdaQ05vRVE6MQ>

 2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
*What*: 2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
*When*: March 1-2, 2013
*Where*: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
*Contact*: sportsconference at mit.edu

   - The 7th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, presented by
   ESPN, will be held on March 1st and 2nd, 2013 at the BCEC.
   - The SSAC’s goal is to provide a forum to discuss the increasing role
   of analytics in the sports industry.
   - We sell out every year, so get your tickets now!
   - More info here <http://www.sloansportsconference.com/?page_id=4028>

 *Misc*

GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social
*What*: GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social
*When*: Wednesday, February 6, 5-7 pm
*Where*: Bush Room (10-105)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu

   - Chocolate fountain with fruits, pastries, crackers, and wine
   - Students who ordered a GradRat can pick it up
   - Free event!

 *Social*

MIT Grad Gala 2013 “Masquerade Ball”
*What*: MIT Grad Gala 2013 “Masquerade Ball”
*When*: Saturday, April 13th 2013
*Where*: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
*Contact*: gsc-gradgala at mit.edu

   - The countdown to ticket sales begins for this year's masquerade themed
   Grad Gala!
   - 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!
   - Check out the website for more details! <http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/>

 GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social
*What*: GradRat Chocolate Fountain Delivery/Social
*When*: Wednesday, February 6, 5-7 pm
*Where*: Bush Room (10-105)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu

   - Chocolate fountain with fruits, pastries, crackers, and wine
   - Students who ordered a GradRat can pick it up
   - Free event!

 Egyptian Movie Night - Hassan & Morcos
*What*: Egyptian Movie Night - Hassan & Morcos
*When*: Thursday, February 7th 2013 at 6:30 PM
*Where*: 35-225
*Contact*: rakha at mit.edu

   - The Egyptian student association is hosting an Egyptian movie night
   starring Omar Sharif and Adel Emam
   - The event is funded by GSC funding board. The movie has English
   subtitles
   - The film addresses issues of religious extremism, intolerance and
   sectarian violence.
   - It emphasizes the possibility of friendship and love between members
   of different religions.
   - Join the event on
Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/154481974701883/>

 MITSSS Chinese New Year Celebration 2013
*What*: MITSSS Chinese New Year Celebration 2013
*When*: Friday, February 08, 2013, 7-9pm
*Where*: NW10-large lounge
*Contact*: mitsss-com at mit.edu

   - Come celebration the year of the snake with MITSSS!
   - RSVP here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxTOS1tbWltdEc2S21pX3kzVEhuTVE6MA#gid=0>

 Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*What*: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*When*: February 8th, 2013 7:30PM-10:00PM
*Where*: Location provided upon RSVP
*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 faculty Shabbat.
   - We will be joined by several MIT Faculty members, who will speak about
   what they do and will field questions about the academic career path.
   - RSVP by sending an email to oderberg at mit.edu

 Tang Hall Brunch
*What*: Tang Hall Brunch
*When*: February 9, 11AM-1PM
*Where*: Tang Hall Lounge (24th floor)
*Contact*: tang-government at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy some delicious free food and chat with your friends at the
   start of the new semester.
   - Think of the environment and bring your own utensils!

 Edgerton Pre-Valentine Chocolate Making and Movie
*What*: Edgerton Pre-Valentine Chocolate Making and Movie
*When*: Saturday, February 9th, 12pm - 5pm
*Where*: Edgerton Large Lounge (NW-10)
*Contact*: eh-officers at mit.edu

   - There's no gift more sincere for Valentine's day than homemade
   chocolates. Come join us for a fun chocolate making and movie watching
   event!
   - We'll be making chocolate truffles, and show a movie while the
   chocolate hardens. Light refreshments provided, including a small chocolate
   fountain!
   - Main ingredients will be provided. Special ingredients welcome!
Recommendation
   of things to
bring<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYsey5lqRS4Fw2gsQLnWBqIlds0bl0A_qi9OwqLJMQk/edit>
   - Please RSVP so we can ensure that we have enough chocolate (RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TIfaPFQmnu5PR711h1hPTo74bM5VIoITU0j_0XzqlNg/viewform>
   )
   - All MIT grad students are welcome! Sponsored by Edgerton House and the
   GSC Funding Board.

 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
   - Sponsored by ARCADE and Ashdown House

 Harvard-MIT Dance Party
*What*: Harvard-MIT Dance Party
*When*: February 9 from 9pm-12:30am
*Where*: Dudley House at Harvard
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Put down the books and start the semester right by dancing the night
   away at the Harvard-MIT mixer!
   - Meet and mingle with fellow students and wear holes in your dancing
   shoes from 9pm to 12:30am.
   - The spring mixer will be at Dudley House on the Harvard campus and is
   open to Dudley House members, MIT graduate students, and their guests.
   - Free admission, cash bar, proper ID required for alcohol.
   - More info here <http://gsc.mit.edu/2013/01/harvard-mit-dance-party/>

 Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Feb 12, 7:30p. Show starts 8p.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC **

   - Join us for another Comedy Night! Featuring: Ethan Marsh, Peter
   Martin, Al Park, John Paul Rivera, Philip Wolfe. Headliner: Alex Edelman
   - Free food! Free pint glasses, mugs, and t-shirts will also be given
   away!
   - 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!

 MIT Have a Heart Night
*What*: MIT Have a Heart Night
*When*: Wednesday February 13th
*Where*: Church Night Club in Boston
*Contact*: lmcmenem at mit.edu

   - Kickoff the spring semester at the 1st annual MIT Have a Heart Night
   benefiting the Boston Ronald McDonald House!
   - Dance the night away to your favorite MIT Sloan bands on Wednesday
   February 13th at 8pm at Chur
   - Your $20 ticket will get you great music, delicious food, and access
   to some exciting raffle prizes!
   - Best of all, the ENTIRE ticket price will go to helping children with
   cancer!
   - Tickets on sale in E62 the week of February 4th at lunch. Sponsored
   by: SAB, SLO, and the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education.

 MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party
*What*: MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party
*When*: 6:00pm-9:30pm, Friday, February 15, 2013
*Where*: W20-307
*Contact*: cast-board at mit.edu

   - The Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year based on Chinese lunar
   calendar, is the most important holiday for Chinese all over the world.
   - This is a great opportunity for not only Chinese students and scholars
   at MIT but also the entire MIT community to enjoy the happiness of the
   holiday.
   - Delicious Chinese food will be provided.

 MIT & Harvard Korean Societies Gala
*What*: MIT & Harvard Korean Societies Gala
*When*: 2/15/13
*Where*: Harvard Museum of Natural History
*Contact*: jmin484 at mit.edu

   - Harvard-MIT Korean Student Group brings you to the 1st Annual Social
   Event!
   - Open bar, delicious hor d’oeuvres & dessert, Raffles to lure you, Jazz
   music by Berklee School of Music, great exhibits, and Great People!
   - The Entire museum will be Open just for us!!!
   - Tickets: $30 or $25 (Early bird, by 2/8); buy tickets
here<https://harvardmit.ticketbud.com/k-gala>
   - Presented by MIT KGSA and HKS. Sponsored by Hyundai

 GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck
*What*: GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck
*When*: Wed, Feb 20th, 530pm to 8pm
*Where*: 33-116
*Contact*: ga3-exec at mit.edu

   - GA^3 is hosting a World Eats cultural potluck! Bring your favorite
   meal, dessert, soup, salad, etc from your part of the world. Email to sign
   up!

 Spring Gathering Lunch
*What*: Spring Gathering Lunch
*When*: Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:00pm-1:30pm
*Where*: W20-201
*Contact*: christiansoncampus-info at mit.edu

   - Have lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of singing, bible reading,
   games, and snacks
   - Share our experiences of Christ and encourage each other to pursue God
   together at MIT
   - All are welcome to attend, regardless of faith

 Graduate Art Soiree – Call for Student Artists!
*What*: Graduate Art Soiree – Call for Student Artists!
*When*: Friday, March 15th, 7:30-10PM
*Where*: New Media Lab 6th Floor
*Contact*: gsc-arts at mit.edu by March 7th

   - The Third Annual Graduate Art Soiree will be held on March 15th, 2013
   on the top floor of the New Media Lab!
   - Student artists, a chance to exhibit your fine art pieces to your
   fellow peers is finally here!
   - Dance or music groups, show off your talents by performing at the
   event!
   - Art of all types, shapes, sizes, and forms are welcome: Architectural
   models, Toy Lab projects, DNA structures, You Name It!
   - Great exposure of your work to the MIT community!

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