[GSC-anno] @MIT [MITx, Roadmap to Thesis, Three-Dollar Tuesday, Grad Gala, and more]
Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary
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Mon Feb 11 10:38:37 EST 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Serve on an MITx-related Institute Committee <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_GSC1>
- Institute Awards Nominations <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_GSC2>
Academic-Professional
- GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the
Thesis<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional1>
- MIT's Broader Impacts Group
Kickoff<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional2>
- MIT Ventureships Kick off Event with Free
Lunch<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional3>
- Flagship VentureLabs: Entrepreneurial Fellows
Program<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional4>
- Spain at MIT Industry Series: The MAPFRE Group in the
U.S.<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional5>
- MIT Water Night – Call for
Abstracts<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional6>
- Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow
positions<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional7>
- MIT Asian Career Fair <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Academic-Professional8>
Extracurricular
- Spring Classes at Student Art
Association<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular1>
- Ice Hockey Clinics <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular2>
- MITSCA Practice <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular3>
- 2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Extracurricular4>
Social
- MIT Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade Ball <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social1>
- Three-Dollar Tuesday <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social2>
- Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: An Animated Conversation with Noam
Chomsky <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social3>
- Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social4>
- Mardi Gras Party <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social5>
- MIT Have a Heart Night <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social6>
- MIT-CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social7>
- Sidney Pacific Chocolate Cheese and Wine
Evening<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social8>
- Ashdown Brunch <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social9>
- Winter Crafts (With Recycling Theme) <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social10>
- GA^3 Spring 2013 World Eats Potluck <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social11>
- Spring Gathering Lunch <#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social12>
- MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social13>
- Graduate Art Soiree - Call for Student Artists<#13cc9e8231eb1ced_Social14>
*GSC*
Serve on an MITx-related Institute Committee
*What*: Serve on an MITx-related Institute Committee
*When*: Application deadline: Tuesday Feb 12 noon
*Where*: More information can be found at http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/
*Contact*: gsc-vp at mit.edu
- Two recently formed MIT committees that are looking for graduate
student representatives:
- 1. Task Force on the Future of Graduate Education in the Context of
MITx
- 2. MITx subcommittee of the Faculty Policy Committee
- More information can be found HERE <http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/>
- To apply, email gsc-officers at mit.edu with a 150-500 word application
statement and a copy of your resume/CV
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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
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*Academic-Professional*
GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the Thesis
*What*: GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the thesis
*When*: Monday Feb. 25 5:30 PM
*Where*: Stata 32-124
*Contact*: ldlewis at mit.edu
- Thinking of graduating in the next 6-18 months?
- Come to this event to learn how to prepare now for writing your thesis!
- Workshop led by Dr. Xiaolu Hsi will discuss common obstacles to
writing the thesis and how to avoid them
- Topics include time management and negotiating with your committee
- Dinner will be served! RSVP/registration
preferred<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Pk_EAPBBP6wEigjUMfN5NgjB8JqSdmCJ8vBF7zCyZs4/viewform>
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MIT's Broader Impacts Group Kickoff
*What*: MIT's Broader Impacts Group Kickoff: Monday February 11 (5:30 -
6:30 PM)
*When*: Monday Feb. 11, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
*Where*: MIT Museum, 265 Mass. Ave.- 1st Floor
*Contact*: srosengard at gmail.com
- Join the newly-formed Broader Impacts Group (BIG) and guest speaker,
science writer John Bohannon of Wired Magazine, for its first meeting at
MIT.
- Learn about BIG's ongoing efforts to catalyze dialogue and spread
science outreach beyond the laboratory, while exploring the art and skill
of science
- Network and explore what fresh perspectives you can bring to the table.
- Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
- And for more information about BIG, visit
http://www.whoi.edu/website/big/home
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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>
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Flagship VentureLabs: Entrepreneurial Fellows Program.
*What*: Flagship VentureLabs: Entrepreneurial Fellows Program.
*When*: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 6-7:30 PM
*Where*: Bush Room (10-105)
*Contact*: shannon1 at mit.edu
- Geoffrey von Maltzahn, New Ventures Principal at Flagship Ventures and
2009 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize winner, is coming to MIT to discuss the
Flagship VentureLabs Entrepreneurial Fellows Program.
- Flagship VentureLabs is a unit of Flagship Ventures which invents and
launches transformative companies.
- VentureLabs conducts an annual summer Entrepreneurial Fellows Program
which provides an opportunity for talented graduating students (MBA, MS,
PhD, MD, etc.) to gain hands-on experience in Flagship VentureLabs' unique
approach to company conception, innovation and entrepreneuring.
- Join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity and network with
VentureLabs team members at a reception afterwards. (RSVP
here<http://flagshipventurelabsfellows.eventbrite.com/>
)
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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.
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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>
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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.
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MIT Asian Career Fair
*What*: MIT Asian Career Fair
*When*: April 20th 10am-4pm, 2013
*Where*: La Sala Room (W20-202)
*Contact*: asiancareerfair at mit.edu
- Want to find a summer intern or full-time position in Asia?
- Look no further than MIT Asian Career Fair, MIT's first-ever career
fair exclusively for Asia opportunities.
- Register today at our website <http://asiancareerfair.mit.edu> and
submit your resumes to be viewed by top-notch Asia employees.
- Earn the chance to a full-course dinner with our employers.
- Employers include IBM, Toshiba, and many more!
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*Extracurricular*
Spring Classes at Student Art Association
*What*: Spring classes at Student Art Association start Monday the 11th!
*When*: Classes start Feb 11, registration open NOW!
*Where*: W20-429, Student Center
*Contact*: sammagee at mit.edu
- Take art classes at the SAA. arts.mit.edu/saa
- Painting, photo, ceramics, drawing, printmaking. arts.mit.edu/saa
- Open studios and Life Drawing club. arts.mit.edu/saa
- 24 hour access, free clay, photo chemicals, newsprint
- Sign-up now, spots filling, special student pricing! arts.mit.edu/saa
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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>
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MITSCA Practice
*What*: MITSCA Practice
*When*: Saturday, February 23, 10:30am
*Where*: Minuteman Sportsman's Club
*Contact*: tmehrman at mit.edu
- Biweekly practice for the MITSCA
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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>
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*Social*
GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade ball
*What*: GSC Grad Gala 2013 - Masquerade ball
*When*: Ticket sales start 11th Feb, 7PM, Monday!
*Where*: The Boston Park Plaza Hotel
*Contact*: gsc-gradgala at mit.edu
- The wait is over! Ticket Sales start 11th Feb 2013, monday, 7 PM
- 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/
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Three Dollar Tuesday
*What*: Three Dollar Tuesday
*When*: Tuesday February 12th at 6pm
*Where*: Morss Hall (Building 50)
*Contact*: trivedi at mit.edu
- GSC Three Dollar Tuesday
- Mexican themed, delicious food
- Register here <https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=27>
- Donations will go towards providing food, education and shelter for
underprivileged children
- Brought to you by GSC Activities Committee and sponsored by MIT
Graduate Student Council and GradRat.
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Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: An Animated Conversation with Noam Chomsky
*What*: Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: An Animated Conversation with Noam
Chomsky
*When*: February 12 at 7 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu
- This FREE advance screening will be followed by a Q&A session with
Director Michel Gondry and MIT Professor Noam Chomsky. Doors open at 6:30pm.
- Funded (in part) by a Director's Grant from the Council for the Arts
at MIT.
- Is the Man Who is Tall Happy? is an animated documentary on the life
of MIT professor and linguist Noam Chomsky.
- Directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The
Science of Sleep), the film features a series of conversations between
Gondry and Chomsky as they explore the life and work of Noam Chomsky.
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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 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!
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Mardi Gras Party
*What*: Mardi Gras Party
*When*: Tuesday, February 12th, 7pm
*Where*: W11
*Contact*: micbyrne at mit.edu
- Kick off Lent with the TCC!
- Gorge yourself on yummy food and great fellowship
- We will have chicken, pasta, and king cakes
- Sponsored by the GSC
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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.
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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.
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Sidney Pacific Chocolate Cheese and Wine Evening
*What*: Sidney Pacific Chocolate Cheese and Wine Evening
*When*: Friday, 2/15/13 7-9 PM
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu
- We will be serving chocolate wine and cheese with live classical music
- 21+ required for wine
- Attendees are encouraged to bring their own wine glasses
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Ashdown Brunch
*What*: Ashdown Brunch
*When*: Sunday, 17 February, 12 - 2 pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House, NW35
*Contact*: ashdown-brunch at mit.edu
- Enjoy pancakes, chocolate croissants, sausages, scrambled eggs, bread
& cheese, Chinese pancakes, yogurt & granola, home fries and fruits!
- Please bring your own plates and utensils.
- Contact us for volunteering!
- Sponsored by the ODGE, Ashdown House and GradRat, who will also be
present at the brunch.
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Winter Crafts (with recycling theme)
*What*: Winter Crafts (with recycling theme)
*When*: Monday 2/18/13 (Presidents day), 4pm-6pm
*Where*: Eastgate Penthouse (E55-PH)
*Contact*: pilgit at gmail.com
- You're invited to a make-your-own craft event, using (mostly) recycled
materials, for adults and kids.
- We will use daily materials such as glass jars and cork to create new
products, useful for your house/apartment.
- Transform these daily objects that are usually thrown away to new
useful items, and use your artistic skills to the max!
- Come on Presidents day, 4pm-6pm, to the Eastgate Penthouse! All
materials will be supplied; snacks will be provided.
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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!
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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
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MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance
*What*: MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance
*When*: Saturday, February 23 7:30-11:59pm
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec at mit.edu
- A night of social dancing!
- Free Waltz lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm
- For more information, check out our website<http://www.ballroom.mit.edu>
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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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