[GSC-anno] @MIT [Roadmap to Thesis, Friendsie Frenzy, Women of Excellence, Sports Night, and more]

Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Feb 25 11:18:12 EST 2013 

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In this anno…

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - GSC Open House/Info Session <#13d122495337deed_GSC1>
   - Serve on the Graduate Student Housing Working
Group<#13d122495337deed_GSC2>
   - Institute Awards Nominations <#13d122495337deed_GSC3>

Academic-Professional

   - GSC Workshop: Roadmap to the
Thesis<#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional1>
   - MIT/Harvard Colombian Colloquium: MIT SCALE Network in
Colombia<#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional2>
   - There's Light at the End of the Tunnel - A Panel
Discussion<#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional3>
   - Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts
   Biotechnology Council <#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional4>
   - 2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention
Showcase<#13d122495337deed_Academic-Professional5>

Extracurricular

   - Book Discussion of "Excellence Without a Soul - How a Great University
   Forgot Education" <#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular1>
   - Final Chance to Enter IDEAS Global
Challenge<#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular2>
   - Meet the Artist & Scientist Collaborators Behind Museum of Science's
   "Ocean Stories" <#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular3>
   - Education Designathon <#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular4>
   - PSC Fellowships and Internships
Deadline<#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular5>
   - What High School Science Should Have
Been<#13d122495337deed_Extracurricular6>

Misc

   - Call for Nominations for Graduate Women of
Excellence<#13d122495337deed_Misc1>
   - Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with Your
Department<#13d122495337deed_Misc2>
   - Meet Other Graduate Students! Get up to $50 for
food<#13d122495337deed_Misc3>

Social

   - Friendsie Frenzy III <#13d122495337deed_Social1>
   - TCC Monday Night Discussion – Conclave <#13d122495337deed_Social2>
   - Sports Night with 10 wings for $2 at the Thirsty Ear
Pub<#13d122495337deed_Social3>
   - Flight Night @ The Thirsty Ear Pub <#13d122495337deed_Social4>
   - TCC Pizza and Poker Night <#13d122495337deed_Social5>
   - Bulgarian Holiday of Viticulture <#13d122495337deed_Social6>
   - Thaipusam Celebration and First General Body
Meeting<#13d122495337deed_Social7>
   - Harvard-MIT Dance Party <#13d122495337deed_Social8>
   - MIT-GCF Dessert Social <#13d122495337deed_Social9>
   - Turkish Cultural Day <#13d122495337deed_Social10>
   - Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration <#13d122495337deed_Social11>
   - Egyptian Culture Night <#13d122495337deed_Social12>

*GSC*

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

   - Interested in learning more about the GSC?
   - Stop by for a casual information session with the current team
   - Drinks & appetizers provided

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Serve on the Graduate Student Housing Working Group
*What*: Serve on the Graduate Student Housing Working Group
*When*: Deadline: March 1st
*Where*: More information can be found online
here<http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/>
*Contact*: gsc-vp at mit.edu

   - 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*: More info
here<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/Harvard Colombian Colloquium: MIT SCALE Network in Colombia
*What*: MIT/Harvard Colombian Colloquium: Experiences from the MIT SCALE
Network in Colombia
*When*: 2/26/13 7:00 pm
*Where*: 4-231
*Contact*: archila at MIT.EDU

   - The Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network was
   Initially formed In 2003 with the opening of the Zaragoza Logistics Center
   (ILC)
   - This talk will center around the expenences of launching and running a
   major research lnitiative In Colombia and its impact to date in the region.
   - The talk will include a candid discussion about the opportunities and
   bamers observed throughout this project.
   - Edgar Blanco is a Research Director at the MIT Center for
   Transportation and Logistics and the Executive Director of the MIT SCALE
   Network in Colombia
   - More info here<https://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=14995402&date=2013/2/26>

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There's Light at the End of the Tunnel - A Panel Discussion
*What*: There's Light at the End of the Tunnel- a panel discussion on
graduating and life in the real world
*When*: Wednesday February 27th 6-7:30 pm
*Where*: 32-155
*Contact*: djm89 at mit.edu

   - A Panel of recent MIT alumni across academia, industry, consulting and
   entrepreneurial careers will speak about:
   - How they planned and accomplished graduation (convincing advisor,
   committee)
   - How their career paths post-graduation have changed since MIT (work
   style, pace, perks, drawbacks)
   - What do they know now that they wish they had known when at MIT -
   especially professional development and career building resources/strategies
   - A representative from the ODGE will also present findings from the
   recent MIT alumni survey

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Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts
Biotechnology Council
*What*: Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts
Biotechnology Council (Sponsored by MIT Science Policy Initiative)
*When*: March 5th, 2013; 12-1 PM
*Where*: Please RSVP for room number
*Contact*: spi-lunch at mit.edu

   - Lunch with President and CEO of MassBio
   - Space is limited - please confirm your attendance via RSVP

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2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention Showcase
*What*: 2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention Showcase
*When*: Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 4-5:30PM
*Where*: Lobby 13 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=13>
*Contact*: shannon1 at mit.edu

   - Join Eric Grimson – MIT Chancellor, Dorothy Lemelson – Chair of The
   Lemelson Foundation, Carol Dahl – Executive Director of the The Lemelson
   Foundation, and The Lemelson-MIT Program for a special Reception to
   announce the Winner of the 2013 $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
   - There will also be an Invention Showcase, featuring all of the 2013
   Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Applicants.
   - Please RSVP here <http://2013inventionshowcase.eventbrite.com/>

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*Extracurricular*

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 IDEAS Global Challenge
*What*: Final chance to enter IDEAS Global Challenge // Feb 27th
*When*: 2/27 11:59PM
*Where*: globalchallenge.mit.edu
*Contact*: globalchallenge at mit.edu

   - Submit a scope statement to receive mentorship, feedback and an
   opportunity to receive development grants for your idea.
   - This is the final chance to enter and receive feedback.
   - You must submit a scope statement by the 27th to be considered for the
   final round of competition.
   - Details here <http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/competition/how-to-enter>
   - Questions? Email globalchallenge at mit.edu

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Meet the Artist & Scientist Collaborators Behind Museum of Science's "Ocean
Stories"
*What*: Meet the Artist & Scientist Collaborators behind the latest sciart
exhibit at the Museum of Science: Ocean Stories
*When*: March 3, 1pm
*Where*: Museum of Science, CS&T stage
*Contact*: whitney5 at mit.edu

   - 11 MIT scientists have collaborated with 8 professional artists to
   creat science-inspired artwork, on display at the Museum of Science until
   June 2.
   - Join us on MARCH 3 at 1 PM, as the artists and scientists discuss the
   powerful collaborative process that gave rise to Ocean Stories.
   - Ocean Stories explores the topics in oceanographic research:
   hydrothermal vents, ocean acidification, coral reefs, eddy circulation, and
   plankton!
   - At Ocean Stories you will find artwork ranging from abstract video to
   poetry, from sculptures to lithographs to paintings.
   - Event FREE with museum admission. Admission FREE to anyone with an MIT
   student ID.

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Education Designathon
*What*: Education Designathon
*When*: March 9, 9am- March 10, 5pm
*Where*: N52-337
*Contact*: jartiles at mit.edu

   - A hackathon for coders, builders, and education thinkers: All
   experience welcome, as no(t just) coding is required!
   - A $50/hacker allowance for materials, a machine shop, electronic kits,
   and data sets galore will be available.
   - Participants can create their own hacks or respond to challenges
   presented by EdExperts.
   - Win $2,250+ in prizes! Free food, passionate & fun people, and all
   around good vibes!
   - Space is filling up. Register today! More information
here<http://edudesignathon.com>

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PSC Fellowships and Internships Deadline
*What*: PSC Fellowships and Internships deadline
*When*: March 21st at noon
*Where*: Visit our
site<http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/>
*Contact*: hynd at mit.edu

   - Apply for a funded public service Fellowship or Internship for the
   summer! Deadline: March 21st at noon
   - Both programs support capacity-building service projects with
   community-focused organizations such as non-profits, schools, and social
   enterprises.
   - This summer, we encourage applications for projects in Chile and major
   Colombian cities. However, we fund projects in the US and around the world.
   - Find more information about both programs online
here<http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/>.
   Questions? Contact Alison at hynd at mit.edu
   - Looking for project ideas? Check-out the PSC's opportunities page
   http://web.mit.edu/opps

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What High School Science Should Have Been
*What*: What High School Science Should Have Been
*When*: Wednesday, April 17, 6-8pm
*Where*: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu

   - Did your pre-college studies rocked your world or sent you screaming?
   Tell us about it!
   - We're looking for 10-minute talks that take us back to your most
   memorable moments from high school science class.
   - Tell us what those experiences (good, bad, or ugly) had to do with
   what you study today. Stories can be humorous, inspiring, or just
   cringe-worthy.
   - We'll provide the bartender & the audience (during the Cambridge
   Science Festival); you provide the flashbacks.
   - For details on how to participate, please visit our
site<http://mit.edu/museum/programs/stories.html#hsscience>

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*Misc*

Call for Nominations for Graduate Women of Excellence
*What*: Call for nominations for Graduate Women of Excellence: an event to
honor graduate women leaders. Sponsored by the ODGE.
*When*: Nominations due March 15, using this
form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mYX8CCESfdZoT420nQ7xFdCBH0rUKfjWpUHwSYZCznw/viewform>
*Where*: MIT Campus and Community
*Contact*: agerman at mit.edu

   - Graduate Women of Excellence honors graduate women who exemplify
   leadership and service to the MIT community
   - Nominees should act as a catalyst for change when challenges arise
   - A celebration event will be held in late April and posters created by
   selected nominees detailing their path to MIT will be displayed
   - If you are interested in joining the planning team for Graduate Women
   of Excellence or have any questions, please contact agerman at mit.edu
   -

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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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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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*Social*

Friendsie Frenzy III
*What*: Friendsie Frenzy III
*When*: March 1, 7:30pm - 10:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Join us for an evening of fun activities aiming to catalyze social
   interactions
   - Enjoy great company and win prizes with your new friends!
   - Free dinner for all guests, 21+ govt ID required for entry
   - Seating is limited! Sign up, and the GSC will email you to confirm
   your spot!
   - RSVP here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sXfSB-pzVCbm1owB-8bBmd_H8EyKHN2CbbTvAfXv71E/viewform>

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TCC Monday Night Discussion – Conclave
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Conclave
*When*: Monday, February 25, 7:00 PM
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion.
   - We will be talking about the history and process of the papal conclave.

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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 the Graduate Student Life Grants and 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 site <http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu> for
   more info.

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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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TCC Pizza and Poker Night
*What*: TCC Pizza and Poker Night
*When*: Friday, March 1st, 7:00pm
*Where*: W11 Community Room
*Contact*: ehupf at mit.edu

   - Come join the Tech Catholic Community for our weekly Friday Night
   Fellowship!
   - However, instead of pasta, we're going to be making delicious pizza
   from scratch!
   - Come show off your poker skills, which we will start playing after
   dinner.
   - Sponsored by the GSC.

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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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Thaipusam Celebration and First General Body Meeting
*What*: Thaipusam Celebration and First General Body Meeting
*When*: 2nd of March, 6:00pm
*Where*: 5-234
*Contact*: elainegn at mit.edu

   - A celebration of Thaipusam and MITMASA's first General Body Meeting
   - Come to learn more about Thaipusam and meet the friendly Malaysian
   community
   - Find out more about MITMASA at our first General Body Meeting
   - Enjoy delicious food with us!

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Harvard-MIT Dance Party
*What*: Harvard-MIT Dance Party
*When*: Saturday, March 2 from 9pm-12:30am
*Where*: Dudley House, Harvard
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Put down the books and take a break 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/>

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MIT-GCF Dessert Social
*What*: MIT-GCF Dessert Social
*When*: Mon 3/4 8-9 pm, Wed 3/6 8-9 pm, Sun 3/10 8-9 pm
*Where*: Mon - Tang 24th floor, Wed - Ashdown Hulsizer room, Sun - Sid Pac
Owu room
*Contact*: mit-gcf-info at mit.edu

   - Is there a higher purpose to life?
   - Take a study break and chew over deep questions (and dessert!) with
   the Graduate Christian Fellowship! All are welcome!
   - Co-sponsored by MIT-GCF and Graduate Student Council

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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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Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration
*What*: Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration
*When*: March 10, 2pm
*Where*: Ashdown House
*Contact*: bg-club-officers at mit.edu

   - Join us for a celebration of the Bulgarian National Holiday!
   - Traditional Bulgarian food will be served
   - Come at 1pm if you want to to help us cook
   - Please RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19N2FW6N_wnHj6o9Ydk1koRUCkG0l8bKi7FrlT8cV2ag/viewform>

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Egyptian Culture Night
*What*: Egyptian Culture Night
*When*: March 10th, 7 PM
*Where*: Sidney Pacific - MP Room
*Contact*: rakha at mit.edu

   - The Egyptian Student Association @ MIT is hosting an Egyptian Culture
   Night
   - The event is funded by the GSC, Sydney Pacific Graduate Community and
   ARCADE fund from the ASA
   - Free authentic Egyptian food!!
   - Experience the Egyptian Culture through Egyptian Music, Dancing and a
   Costumes Defile.
   - We look forward to welcoming you :)

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