[GSC-anno] @MIT [Grad Coffee Hour, Institute Awards, Leadership Conference, Relay for Life, and more]
Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Institute Awards Nominations <#13d35cef66c6d410_GSC1>
- Submissions for The Graduate - Get paid if your article is
chosen!<#13d35cef66c6d410_GSC2>
Academic-Professional
- Lunch with Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of Massachusetts
Biotechnology Council <#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional1>
- 2013 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Invention
Showcase<#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional2>
- Lecture with Prof. Melani
Cammett<#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional3>
- 2013 Harvard Leadership Conference: Collaboration Across
Cultures<#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional6>
- MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job
Fair<#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional4>
- MIT-OSA Student Lecture Series<#13d35cef66c6d410_Academic-Professional5>
Extracurricular
- Education Designathon <#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular1>
- Relay for Life <#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular2>
- MIT PE Online Registration <#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular3>
- Book Discussion on Great Expectations<#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular4>
- Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service<#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular5>
- PSC Fellowships and Internships
Deadline<#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular6>
- MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT
Museum<#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular7>
- What High School Science Should Have
Been<#13d35cef66c6d410_Extracurricular8>
Family
- Purim Costume Festival <#13d35cef66c6d410_Family1>
Misc
- Call for Nominations for Graduate Women of
Excellence<#13d35cef66c6d410_Misc1>
Social
- Grad Coffee Hour <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social0>
- TCC Monday Night Discussion – Prayer <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social1>
- MIT-GCF Dessert Social <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social2>
- Poutine Night <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social3>
- MITMASA CNY Celebration <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social4>
- TCC Pasta Feed and Movie Night <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social5>
- MIT ASO Spring Kick-off Dinner <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social13>
- MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social6>
- Ashdown Brunch <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social7>
- Bulgarian Liberation Day Celebration <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social8>
- Egyptian Culture Night <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social9>
- Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social10>
- GA^3 Pi Day Celebration <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social11>
- SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis <#13d35cef66c6d410_Social12>
*GSC*
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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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 by April 8, 2013
*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 transition into life after
MIT?
- 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, "AFTER
LIFE". For ideas and details, see webpage above
- Articles must be around 600 words. Please submit a photo with your
article, if possible!
*Academic-Professional*
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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Lecture with Prof. Melani Cammett
*What*: Lecture with Prof. Melani Cammett
*When*: Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00pm
*Where*: 3-133
*Contact*: lebanon-exec at mit.edu
- The Lebanese Club at MIT is excited to invite you to a lecture with
Prof. Melani Cammett from the Department of Political Science at Brown
University
- Prof. Cammett will be discussing how political sectarianism affects
the distribution of social benefits in Lebanon
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2013 Harvard Leadership Conference: Collaboration Across Cultures
*What*: 2013 Harvard Leadership Conference: Collaboration Across Cultures
*When*: Saturday March 9, 10am-6.30pm
*Where*: Northwest Science Bldg, Harvard University
*Contact*: leila at hgc.harvard.edu
- Join us for a participatory,active and engaging conference
- Pick 2 out of 9 curated studio experiences!
- Interact with session facilitators, consisting of distinguished
faculty, key experts, and representatives from the public and private
sectors.
- Speakers include Mariel Hemingway (actress), Henrietta Davis (Mayor of
Cambridge), Julian Harris (Medicaid Director) and many others
- RSVP here <http://hgc.harvard.edu/hlc/registration/>
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MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair
*What*: MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair
*When*: Friday, Mar. 22, 7pm
*Where*: W20 Lobdell
*Contact*: osa-exec at mit.edu
- MIT-OSA Optics Networking/Mini-Job Fair
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MIT-OSA Student Lecture Series
*What*: MIT-OSA Student Lecture Series
*When*: Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
*Where*: 36-428
*Contact*: osa-exec at mit.edu
- MIT-OSA Student Lunch Seminars (mingle with optics students across the
departments!)
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*Extracurricular*
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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Relay For Life
*What*: Relay For Life
*When*: Saturday, March 9th, 6:00PM - 6:00AM
*Where*: Zesiger Center - Johnson Indoor Track
*Contact*: cacpub at mit.edu
- Relay For Life is an overnight event that remembers those who have
battled with cancer, celebrates survivors, and raises money for cancer
research!
- It will be a memorable night full of FREE FOOD and activities!
- Participate in team challenges, enjoy the entertainment, and stay up
all night with your friends!
- Performances by the Logs, Chorallaries, Cross Products, Ohms, Toons,
Syncopasian, Chamak, ADT, DanceTroupe, Ridonkulous, Mocha Moves and more!
- Sign up your team, or join an existing one, at Relay for Life -
MIT<http://relayforlife.org/MIT>
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MIT PE online Registration
*What*: MIT PE online Registration
*When*: Mon, Mar 11 at 8a - Wed, Mar 13 at 1p
*Where*: Online here <http://mitpe.com> (click on "registration")
*Contact*: mitpe at mit.edu
- Register for MIT PE courses
- SCUBA (Tues/Thurs evenings starting Apr 11)
- Kayaking (Mon afternoons Apr 22, 29, May 6)
- Stand-Up Paddleboard (Tues afternoons, Apr 23, 30, May 7)
- Golf, Tennis, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Zumba, Yoga, Boot Camp for
Athletes and many more
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Book Discussion on Great Expectations
*What*: Book Discussion on Great Expectations
*When*: March 12th, 1130am-1pm
*Where*: E62-250
*Contact*: bookandmovie at sloan.mit.edu
- A 4-part book discussion and movie screening on Charles Dicken's Great
Expectations led by Professor James Buzard, Chair of Literature Department
- Explore Great Expectations and its themes of modernity, change, and
expectations
- Free copies of Great Expectations will be available for the first 15
to sign up
- RSVP here <https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NRXusfr2S4vtl3>
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Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service
*What*: Cradles to Crayons - Day of Service
*When*: Saturday March 16, 1-3PM
*Where*: More info here <https://www.facebook.com/events/100340136812909/>
*Contact*: --
- Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit in Brighton that collects and
packages essential items children need to live.
- This includes school gear, winter coats, shoes and clothing.
- BGLO will be volunteering our time to help organize pack up these
goods to be dispersed among Boston's youth.
- If you would like to help out but can't give time donations of winter
coats, scarves, hats and gloves are greatly appreciated!
- NOTE: The maximum number of volunteers we can bring is 20 people, so
if you would like to join us be sure to RSVP soon!
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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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MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT Museum
*What*: MIT-OSA Optics Fun Day @ the MIT Museum
*When*: 4/14/2013, 1pm-4pm
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: osa-exec at mit.edu
- Come teach optics to children in Cambridge as part of the Cambridge
Science Festival
- Or bring your own family to the event!
- We have oodles of unique student-developed demonstrations including:
customized printable holograms, moire images, a simple lenslet array demo,
etc!
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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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*Family*
Purim Costume Festival
*What*: Purim costume festival
*When*: 03/09/2013, 11am
*Where*: Westgate lounge
*Contact*: westgate-sec-treas at mit.edu
- Join us for kids storytelling and acting it by participants.
- Related art & craft
- For grand finale we will have a costume parade around Westgate
playground (weather permitting)
- Light traditional snack will be provided
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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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*Social*
GSC Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: GSC Coffee Hour
*When*: Wed March 6, 7-9 PM
*Where*: Forbes Cafe (Stata)
*Contact*: gsc-ac 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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TCC Monday Night Discussion – Prayer
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Prayer
*When*: Monday, March 4, 7:00 PM
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu
- Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion.
- This week, we will be discussing prayer.
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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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Poutine Night
*What*: Poutine night
*When*: Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: canadians-owner at mit.edu
- Join the MIT Canadians club in celebrating one of Canada's finest
delicacies.
- Fresh, hot fries from the thirsty ear smothered in cheddar cheese
curds and topped with poutine sauce imported from Canada - what more could
you want!
- Also, enjoy Canada's favorite past-time (hockey) as we watch the
Boston Bruins take on the Washington Capitals.
- Event sponsored by the GSC funding board.
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MITMASA CNY Celebration
*What*: MITMASA CNY Celebration
*When*: March 7, 7-8pm
*Where*: 5-234
*Contact*: elainegn at mit.edu
- Come celebrate CNY with MITMASA!
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TCC Pasta Feed and Movie Night!
*What*: TCC Pasta Feed and Movie Night!
*When*: Friday, March 8th at 7pm
*Where*: W11-Community Room
*Contact*: tcc-fnf at mit.edu
- Join the Tech Catholic Community for spaghetti and a movie!
- We'll have pasta, salad, and cheesy garlic bread!
- After dinner, we will watch a fiml... possibly a Marilyn Monroe
classic!
- Cooking starts at 6:15pm and eating starts at 7pm!
- Sponsored by the GSC
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MIT ASO Spring Kick-off Dinner
*What*: MIT ASO Spring Kick-off Dinner
*When*: Friday, March 8th, 7:00pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific MPR
*Contact*: ahaidar at mit.edu
- Socialize and network in a relatively low stress environment over
delicious and authentic Arabic food, Arabic music and dancing.
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MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance
*What*: MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance
*When*: Saturday, March 9 7:30-11:59 pm
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec-private at mit.edu
- A night of social dancing with a disco theme!
- Free Hustle lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm
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Ashdown Brunch
*What*: Ashdown Brunch
*When*: Sunday, March 10, 12 - 2 pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House, NW35
*Contact*: ashdown-brunch at mit.edu
- Enjoy pancakes, chocolate croissants, sausages, scrambled eggs,
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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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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Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, March 12, 7:30p. Show starts 8p.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC **
- Join us for another Comedy Night! Featuring: Phoebe Angle, Shawn
Carter, Scott MacNeil, Shane McHugh. Headliner: Andrew Mayer
- Free Food and Soft Drinks!
- Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
- Sponsored by the GSC Funding Board, the Peter de Florez ’38 Humor
Fund, and GradRat
- 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!
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GA^3 Pi Day Celebration
*What*: GA^3 Pi Day Celebration
*When*: Thurs, March 14, 2013 from 11:00am-12:30pm
*Where*: Building 33, AeroAstro Grad Lounge
*Contact*: pdave at mit.edu
- Bake your favorite recipe for a pie-baking contest
- Bring your appetite for some pie-eating contests
- Sharpen your mind for the pi-recitation contests
- Just in case, better be safe and warm up your pie-throwing arm...
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SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
*What*: SpringFest 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
*When*: April 26, 2013, 8pm
*Where*: Johnson Ice Rink
*Contact*: ua-events at mit.edu
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (more info here <http://macklemore.com/>) will
be headlining this year’s concert on April 26th in Johnson Ice Rink.
- Pre-sale will be open to MIT Students for 1 week beginning March 1st
and tickets will cost $15 (limit 2/customer).
- General Ticket sales will begin March 8th with $20 MIT Students and
$25 MIT Affiliates/Guests/Local College Students.
- Tickets available online
here<http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=251&cid=36&p=1>
- Check out our Facebook
Event!<https://www.facebook.com/events/146601615499396/?fref=ts>
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