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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Serve on the Institute-Wide Task Force on the Future of MIT
Education<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC1>
   - GSC Executive Committee Recruitment Info Session<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC2>
   - Institute Awards Nominations <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_GSC3>

Academic-Professional

   - Financial Planning Seminar <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional1>
   - GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the
Thesis<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional2>
   - Applications open for Graduate Community Fellow
positions<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional3>
   - Confessions of a Sciplomat (Science
Diplomat)<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional4>
   - MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2013: Democratizing
Innovation<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional5>
   - MIT Asian Career Fair <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Academic-Professional6>

Extracurricular

   - Movie Screening of Shawshank
Redemption<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular1>
   - Join the Empowerment Conference
Committee<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular2>
   - MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Generator
Dinner<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular3>
   - MITSCA Practice <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4>
   - Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University
   Forgot Education" <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular5>
   - Final Chance to Enter: MIT IDEAS Global
Challenge<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4>
   - Hackpack @ MIT <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Extracurricular4>

Misc

   - Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with Your
Department<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Misc1>
   - A Conversation with President Rafael Reif <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Misc2>

Social

   - Grad Gala 2013: Masquerade Ball <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social0>
   - GSC Grad Coffee Hour <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social1>
   - Winter Crafts <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social2>
   - TCC Monday Night Discussion – Evangelization<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social3>
   - MIT-CAST 2013 Chinese Lantern Festival Party<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social4>
   - Turkish Karaoke Night <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social5>
   - MIT Ballroom Dance Team February Social Dance<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social6>
   - Queen Esther's Ball (Purim Celebration) <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social7>
   - Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear
Pub<#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social8>
   - Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social9>
   - Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social10>
   - Turkish Cultural Day <#13cedf3a3ec50b76_Social11>

*GSC*

Serve on the Institute-Wide Task Force on the Future of MIT Education
*What*: Serve on the Institute-Wide Task Force on the Future of MIT
Education
*When*: Application Deadline: Tue Feb 19, 10pm
*Where*: Visit our website <http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/>
*Contact*: gsc-vp at mit.edu

   - To apply, email gsc-offcers at mit.edu with a 300-500 word application
   statement and a copy of your resume/CV
   - More information on the task force charge can be found
here<http://president.mit.edu/speeches-writing/presidential-charge-task-force-mit-education>

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GSC Executive Committee Recruitment Info Session
*What*: GSC Executive Committee Recruiting Event/Info Session
*When*: Thu Feb 28, 5.30-7.30pm
*Where*: Asgard (350 Mass Ave, Cambridge)
*Contact*: gsc-vp at mit.edu

   - Interested in running for a position within the GSC Executive
   Committee?
   - Stop by for a casual information session with the current team
   - Appetizers and refreshments will be provided
   - RSVP is requested, although not mandatory! Please email gsc-vp at mit.edu

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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*

Financial Planning Seminar
*What*: Financial Planning Seminar
*When*: Thu 2/21, 5.30-6.30pm
*Where*: 56-114
*Contact*: gsc-vp at mit.edu

   - Join us for a lively and informative question and answer session
   devoted to a number of important financial concerns shared by the MIT grad
   community
   - Session will be led by David Cuthbert, SM 94, currently working as a
   financial services professional with New York Life
   - Some topics to be covered: living on a limited budget, non-traditional
   ways to invest, difference between a will/living trust/ healthcare proxy,
   etc.
   - Some topics to be covered: pros/cons of 529 plans and other college
   savings accounts, consolidating 401k/IRA accounts from previous employers,
   etc.
   - Students should feel free to request any additional related topics and
   submit them to gsc-vp at mit.edu before the event
   - Food will be provided

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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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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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Confessions of a Sciplomat (Science Diplomat)
*What*: Confessions of a Sciplomat (Science Diplomat)
*When*: Thursday February 21st at 4PM
*Where*: E40-380 (TPP Lounge)
*Contact*: tpss at mit.edu

   - Round table with Mr.Errol Levy, Research and Innovation Counsellor at
   the European Commission
   - He will discuss Policy-Making in the EU, Space Policy, and the
   Importance of Research in Policy-Making
   - The session will finish with Q&A
   - Light refreshments will be served after the event

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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, Venmo, Warner Music, ESPN,
   LevelUp, NBC and more.
   - Buy tickets here <http://mitsloantechconference.eventbrite.com/>
   - Keep up with the latest speaker and conference news at our
website<http://conference.mitsloantech.com/>

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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*

Movie Screening of Shawshank Redemption
*What*: Movie Screening of Shawshank Redemption
*When*: Wednesday, February 20, 730pm
*Where*: E62-223
*Contact*: bookandmovie at sloan.mit.edu

   - RSVP here <https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NRXusfr2S4vtl3>
   - Watch the classic Shawshank Redemption with fellow graduates
   - Explore and discuss the themes of hope and societal change

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Join the Empowerment Conference Committee
*What*: Join the Empowerment Conference Committee! (Next Meeting Thr. Feb.
21, 3:00-4:00pm, Conference: around April 15th)
*When*: Next Committee Meeting, February 21, 3:00-4:00pm
*Where*: Stata Center Cafeteria
*Contact*: gwamit-spring at mit.edu

   - GWAMIT is actively recruiting conference event leads, logistics
   co-chairs and an advertising co-chair for the fourth annual Empowerment
   Conference mos
   - Last year's conference was a huge success with 6 events, 550+
   attendees and lots of great content! We are aiming at a very exciting
   conference this ye
   - Perks – opportunities to connect with top-notch speakers, develop
   leadership skills, and meet awesome grad women across MIT.
   - Join us as soon as possible for the next meeting of the committee at
   the Stata Center Cafeteria as we are deciding on the events of the
   conference. Pl
   - RSVP for the info session and get added to the mailing list to
   gwamit-spring at mit.edu.

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MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner
*What*: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Generator Dinner
*When*: Thursday, February 21 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
*Where*: Lobdell Dining Room, W20 Second Floor
*Contact*: kmytty at mit.edu

   - Join us for dinner and lively exchanges. Pitch an idea. Join a team.
   - Gain inspiration and insights from four previous winners who are
   making their ideas happen - Recovers.org, EyeNetra, OpenIR, and Leveraged
   Freedom C
   - Learn how to earn up to $10k to make your idea a reality.
   - Shortly after, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 11:59PM, enter your idea
   into IDEAS Global Challenge.
   - RSVP here <http://bit.ly/UPOCTN>; direct questions to
   globalchallenge at mit.edu

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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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Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University
Forgot Education"
*What*: Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great
University Forgot Education" with Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of
Computer Science, Former Dean of Harvard College
*When*: Monday, February 25, 730pm
*Where*: E62-250
*Contact*: bookandmovie at sloan.mit.edu

   - RSVP here <https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NRXusfr2S4vtl3>
   - Explore how education has evolved as society modernized
   - Discuss recent events against the backdrop of the education debate

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Final Chance to Enter: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge
*What*: Final Chance to Enter: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge
*When*: Wednesday, February 27 @ 11:59pm
*Where*: globalchallenge.mit.edu
*Contact*: kmytty at mit.edu

   - Working on a new way to deliver social impact?
   - Enter it into IDEAS Global Challenge for a chance to win up to $10k
   per team to make your idea a reality.
   - This is often the first step for many future ventures, technologies,
   and more.
   - The last chance to submit: Wednesday February 27th by 11:59PM; details
   online here <http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter>
   - Wondering if your idea fits? Send us a note: globalchallenge at mit.edu

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Meet other graduate students! Get up to $50 for food
*What*: Meet other graduate students! Get up to $50 for food
*When*: Anytime you choose
*Where*: Visit our website <http://bit.ly/XxQG1I>
*Contact*: omid at mit.edu

   - Come out and meet other graduate students at MIT, and coffee and
   pastries are on us!
   - Thanks to a grant from the ODGE, we will be hosting hundreds of small
   thematic social gatherings to allow graduate students to meet one another.
   - Via www.hackpack.org, you can find other graduate students who are
   interested in very specific topics. Email them and invite them to small
   meet up anywhere on campus. For your meet up we will provide coffee, tea,
   cookies, pastries, whatever it may be.
   - Click here to host a meet up <http://bit.ly/XxQG1I>

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*Misc*

Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your department!
*What*: Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your department!
*When*: Tuesdays during the Spring Semester
*Where*: Visit our website <http://goo.gl/l88Ep>
*Contact*: teec-mixers at mit.edu

   - Want to have a pub mixer and meet people outside your department?
   - Have your department participate in an Interdepartmental Mixer at the
   Thirsty Ear!
   - Getting started is easy! Just fill out the form here<http://goo.gl/l88Ep>
   - Food funding available, supported by ODGE Graduate Student Life Grant.

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A Conversation with President Rafael Reif
*What*: A Conversation with President Rafael Reif
*When*: Tue, February 19, 2013: 6:00pm refreshments, 6:30pm event begins
*Where*: Sidney Pacific graduate residence (ground floor Multipurpose Room)
*Contact*: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu

   - President Reif will be speaking on the current state of MIT's
   educational, research, and community initiatives and looks forward to
   hearing feedback.
   - This is part of President Reif's listening tour in his first year as
   MIT president.
   - RSVP here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DLOBiRxVV44W7cZaR3HJtJ5zkIs4kY6-jzFCKopfFj0/viewform>

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*Social*

Grad Gala 2013 : Masquerade Ball
*What*: Grad Gala 2013 : Masquerade Ball
*When*: April 13th, 2013 , 7PM
*Where*: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
*Contact*: gsc-gradgala at mit.edu

   - Grad Gala is the biggest social event for MIT grad students/post docs!
   - Last few tickets on sale for Grad Gala 2013! Get yours now if you
   haven't already!
   - Visit our site for details <http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/>

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GSC Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: GSC Coffee Hour
*When*: Wed Feb 20, 7-9 PM
*Where*: Forbes Cafe (Stata)
*Contact*: alamor at mit.edu

   - Free food and coffee!
   - Array of snacks to enjoy
   - Free tastes better
   - Music and board games
   - Hang out with old friends or make new ones!

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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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TCC Monday Night Discussion – Evangelization
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Evangelization
*When*: Monday, February 18, 7:00 PM
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion
   - We will be discussing the New Evangelization

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MIT-CAST 2013 Chinese Lantern Festival Party
*What*: MIT-CAST 2013 Chinese Lantern Festival Party
*When*: Feb. 22nd, 6pm-9pm
*Where*: Tang Hall 24th floor lounge
*Contact*: cast-board at mit.edu

   - Chinese Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month in
   each year.People will eat Yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball) with their
   families.
   - CAST has been celebrating this holiday by organizing a party for the
   MIT community for a long time.
   - This year we will prepare Yuanxiao. Pizza and drinks will also be
   served.

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Turkish Karaoke Night
*What*: Turkish Karaoke Night
*When*: 2/22/13, 8-11PM
*Where*: w20 491
*Contact*: hbey at mit.edu

   - Karaoke Night organized by the Turkish Student Association. There'll
   be Turkish and English songs available. E-mail hbey at mit.edu for
   individual requests.

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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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Queen Esther's Ball (Purim Celebration)
*What*: Queen Esther's Ball (Purim Celebration)
*When*: Saturday, February 23, 8:00pm
*Where*: Morss Hall @ Walker Memorial
*Contact*: QueenEsther at mit.edu

   - Come celebrate Purim with Graduate Hillel & Rainbow Coffeehouse.
   - A costume party fit for a queen!
   - 8:00pm - Learn the Story of Purim
   - 8:30pm - Dance the night away. DJ & Free Food.
   - Beverages Available for Purchase. Positive ID required.

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Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear Pub!
*What*: Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear Pub!
*When*: Every Monday starting Feb 25th. Pub opens at 7:30pm.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC Sports **

   - Come watch NBA Basketball or NFL Hockey with 10 wings for $2! This
   week, NBA Celtics vs. Jazz (9pm)
   - Sponsored by GradRat. Hosted by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee
   (TEEC).
   - 21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.
   - The Thirsty Ear is MIT's on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at
   grad student prices.
   - Visit our website! <http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu>

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Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, February 26th, 7:30pm-12am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC **

   - Join us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub!
   - A beer "flight" consisting of 4 themed beer samples and a paired plate
   of snacks will be available for purchase.
   - This month's theme: Asian Beer and Dumplings
   - Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
   - 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!

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Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture
*What*: Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture
*When*: March 2, 2 pm
*Where*: Ashdown House
*Contact*: bg-club-officers at mit.edu

   - Come and celebrate this traditional Bulgarian holiday with us!
   - Enjoy traditional Bulgarian food, drinks and desserts!
   - Come at 1pm if you want to to help us cook
   - Please RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-qt-d8UYCVVQXU7XYllV_gnDWZ4vaIImWwJXP2sw6xg/viewform>

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Turkish Cultural Day
*What*: Turkish Cultural Day
*When*: 3/10/13, 1-5PM
*Where*: lobby 13
*Contact*: tsa-exec at mit.edu

   - Our annual, popular event where we introduce the Turkish culture to
   the MIT community. We serve traditional food, dance to traditional Turkish
   music.
   - We also have Tim the Beaver around! The theme of this year's cultural
   day is going to be Turkish Classical Music. A professional musician will
   have a short presentation (in English) and performance.

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