[GSC-anno] @MIT [Dissertation Writing, Earth Day, LGBT Speed-Dating, US Employment, and more]
Bomy Lee Chung, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Apr 22 09:21:05 EDT 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Submissions for The Graduate - Get paid if your article is
chosen!<#13e31e5801f6ede0_GSC1>
Academic-Professional
- GSC Dissertation Boot Camp <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Academic-Professional1>
- What Every International Student Should Know About US
Employment<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Academic-Professional2>
- Dissertation Writers Group <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Academic-Professional3>
- Second Colombian Conference at
MIT/Harvard<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Academic-Professional4>
- Fifth Annual MIT Sustainability
Summit<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Academic-Professional5>
Extracurricular
- TPSS iAmbassador <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Extracurricular1>
- Chinese Culture Contest <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Extracurricular2>
- Nominate for the Student Leader Awards<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Extracurricular3>
- 2013 MIT Open Ballroom Dance
Competition<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Extracurricular4>
- Community Service Fund Grants <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Extracurricular5>
- Hacking Medicine and Athenahealth
Hack-a-thon<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Extracurricular6>
Family
- MIT Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange - Choose to
Reuse<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Family1>
Misc
- Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA) <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Misc1>
- "Bidder 70" - Free Film Screening <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Misc2>
- Earth Day Challenge 2013 <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Misc3>
- 2nd Book Discussion of "Great Expectations" with James
Buzard<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Misc4>
- Mobile Printing - Trial Ending in June <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Misc5>
Social
- Harvard+MIT LGBT Speed Dating <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social1>
- GAME/DMSE Interdepartmental "Muddy" (Thirsty)
Monday<#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social2>
- TCC Monday Night Discussion – Sacred Music <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social3>
- Yoga Remix, Mind-Body Dance Party <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social4>
- Inaugural MIT Veterans Club Social <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social5>
- Boston Area Graduate Mixer <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social6>
- Songkran Festival <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social7>
- La Fete <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social13>
- Tang Hall Egg Drop <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social8>
- Iron Chef Eastgate <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social9>
- Joint GAME-GEA Muddy Monday <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social10>
- ESS DUSP PS Social Mixer <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social11>
- MIT Sloan Iron Man 3 Gala <#13e31e5801f6ede0_Social12>
*GSC*
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 ASAP!
*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*
GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*What*: GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*When*: 8:30am to 5:30pm, 4/22-5/2
*Where*: Pritchett, Walker Memorial
*Contact*: lbobrien at mit.du
- Quiet and focused environment for writing theses
- Coffee and breakfast provided
- Please supply your own laptop computer
- Register by 4/19; registration fee $20
- Details here <http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/dbc/>
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What Every International Student Should Know About US Employment
*What*: What Every International Student Should Know About US Employment
*When*: Monday April 22, 3pm-4:30pm
*Where*: 32-123
*Contact*: ncl at mit.edu
- Interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside?
- Come hear speaker Dan Beaudry, author of Power Ties: The International
Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States
- Learn how to secure H-1B sponsorship in companies that have a policy
against sponsoring H-1B visas.
- Learn why human resources offices are often an obstacle to finding US
jobs (& how to bypass them!)
- Registration is encouraged (but not required) at our
website<http://gecd.mit.edu>
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Dissertation Writers Group
*What*: Dissertation Writers Group
*When*: Tuesdays 4-4:50 April 9, 23, and 30 and May 7, 14, and 21
*Where*: 12-134
*Contact*: emfox at mit.edu
- Planning/writing, or completing your dissertation? You don't need to
go it alone.
- This group helps you manage time and stress as you write a proposal,
plan and outline your dissertation, and complete it and journal articles.
- April 23: Tips from Joan Boker's _Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen
MInutes a Day_
- Cookies, tea, and hot water provided; Keurig coffee available for
$.50. Bring your mug and favorite tea if you wish.
- Sponsored by the MIT Writing and Communication Center and the Graduate
Student Council..
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Second Colombian Conference at MIT/Harvard
*What*: Second Colombian Conference at MIT/Harvard
*When*: April 26-27 9:30-5:00 pm
*Where*: David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies CGIS South,
Belfer Case Study Room 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
*Contact*: archila at mit.edu
- Four panels on Colombia: Infrastructure, poverty alleviation, justice,
illegal armed groups. Concert.
- More info here <http://colombianconferenceharvardmit.wordpress.com/>
- Free registration here <http://2ndcolombianconference.eventbrite.com/>
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Fifth Annual MIT Sustainability Summit
*What*: Fifth Annual MIT Sustainability Summit
*When*: April 27-28 (9am – 5pm)
*Where*: MIT Media Lab (E14), 75 Amherst Street, 6th floor, Cambridge, MA
02139 USA
*Contact*: sustainabilitysummit at mit.edu
- Join us! 2 days of lively talks on topics like Sustainable Consumption
& Production, Innovations in Urban Planning, and Responsible Decision
Making.
- DINNER RECEPTION w/photographer James Balog, star of film Chasing Ice,
a story of one man's quest to gather undeniable evidence of climate change.
- Keynotes: Rick Ridgeway, VP of Envir Initiatives, Patagonia; Katherine
Gajewski, Dir of Sustainability, City of Phil & Prof John Sterman, Sys Dyn
- Ticket price includes Admission to the two-day event, plus meals for
both days. Student discounts available, inquire -
sustainabilitysummit at mit.edu
- For registration and more information, visit our
website<http://sustainabilitysummit.mit.edu/>
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*Extracurricular*
TPSS iAmbassador
*What*: TPSS iAmbassador
*When*: April 22, 2013 12 pm - 1 pm
*Where*: E25-401
*Contact*: jdls at mit.edu
- Join the Technology Policy Students Society for a lunchtime
presentation on Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
- Hosted by TPSS and generously funded by the GSC Funding Board.
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Chinese Culture Contest
*What*: [MIT CSSA] 2013 Chinese Culture Contest
*When*: Apr. 24th, 7:00PM-8:00PM, Wednesday
*Where*: MIT 4-149
*Contact*: binghong at mit.edu
- MIT CSSA is hosting a special Chinese Culture Contest for MIT students
who are not native Chinese speakers.
- Register here <http://signup.mit.edu/2013CCC>. Contest questions
consist of a wide variety of topics related to Chinese culture.
- Students of all majors are encouraged to form a team of 2-4 people to
participate. You may either register as a team or register a single player.
- Please note that students whose first language is Chinese may not join
the game, but they are welcome to participate as audience.
- The team with the highest score will receive a $120 award; the other
three final teams will receive $60 ~ $40 award each. Thanks to ARCADE for
sponsorship!
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Nominate for the Student Leader Awards
*What*: Nominate for the Student Leader Awards
*When*: Nominations due by April 26th by 5pm
*Where*: Online here <http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/sla/awards>
*Contact*: ahamlett at mit.edu
- Nominations are now being accepted for the 12th annual Student Leader
Awards – we accept nominations from staff, faculty, and students.
- These awards recognize individual student leaders as well as student
organizations, living groups, dorms, and teams.
- We encourage you to nominate as many groups and students as you
can/want.
- Recipients will be celebrated during the Student Leader Awards
celebration on Friday, May 17th from 1pm to 3pm in Walker Memorial, Morss
Hall.
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2013 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition
*What*: 2013 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition
*When*: April 27th & 28th, ALL DAY (showcase at 4/27 7:30pm)
*Where*: Du Pont Gymnasium
*Contact*: mitbdt-comp-coord at mit.edu
- The MIT Open is one of the largest collegiate U.S. amateur ballroom
dance competitions, attracting 800+ competitors from over 70 colleges &
studios
- The event features 19 dances from Beginner to Champ levels
- Including a world-class showcase on Sat. night featuring 2011 WDSF
World Professional Standard Champions Paolo Bosco & Joanne Clifton
- For showcase tickets & spectator info, visit our
website<http://ballroom.mit.edu/comp>
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Community Service Fund Grants
*What*: Community Service Fund Grants
*When*: April 30 deadline
*Where*: Apply online here <http://web.mit.edu/csf/howtoapply.html>
*Contact*: csf-staff at mit.edu
- Grants for public service work
- Open to groups and individuals
- Apply now for summer/fall funding
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Hacking Medicine and Athenahealth Hack-a-thon!
*What*: Hacking medicine and athenahealth hack-a-thon!
*When*: May 4th -5th, all day
*Where*: athenahealth, 400 Arsenal St, Watertown MA (athenahealth is paying
for cabs to and from the event!
*Contact*: akippolito at gmail.com
- We are proud to announce a joint hack-a-thon between athenahealth and
MIT's Hacking Medicine!
- The goal of this event is to bring together inventive,
forward-thinking minds to change the status quo and create disruptive
solutions in healthcare
- If you are an engineer, entrepreneur, physician, designer, or
scientist, then come get involved to help drive the much-needed change in
healthcare.
- To participate, apply now through the following application, which can
be found here. Bring your skills, your ideas, or both. We're selecting 120
ppl.
- The hack-a-thon will take place over the weekend from May 3rd – 5th.
The weekend will kick-off with a social event at Mead Hall on May 3rd.
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*Family*
MIT Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange - Choose to Reuse
*What*: MIT Kids Clothing & Toy Exchange - Choose to Reuse
*When*: Thursday April 25 (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
*Where*: Stata Center 1st floor
*Contact*: reck at med.mit.edu
- Bring your clean, gently used kids clothing, outerwear, or shoes and
toys for children ages 0-5 years.
- DROP-OFF will be from 8 - 11 a.m. PICK UP will start at 11 a.m. and
continue to 1 p.m.
- You do not need to bring clothes to participate.
- All leftover items are donated or recycled.
- Brought to you by Choose to Reuse and MIT spouses&partners
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*Misc*
Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA)
*What*: Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA)
*When*: Saturdays 11am-4pm
*Where*: See Maps for stops
*Contact*: gsc-hca at mit.edu
- Now with Grad dorm stops (see map link below)
- Runs weekly (4/6-5/11), Saturdays 11am-4pm
- See this flyer for route details<http://tinyurl.com/TargetCostcoShuttle>
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"Bidder 70" - Free Film Screening
*What*: "Bidder 70" - Free Film Screening
*When*: Monday April 22 9-11pm (CHANGE OF TIME)
*Where*: 54-100
*Contact*: fossilfreeofficers at mit.edu
- FREE Earth Day screening about Tim DeChristopher, who committed an act
which ignited a spirit of civil disobedience in the name of climate justice.
- Follow him from college student to incarcerated felon, as he tries to
save acres of Utah land during a BLM Oil and Gas leasing auction in 2008.
- Tim DeChristopher will be doing a live webcast right after the film!
- Earn 10 Green Points for MIT Earth Day Challenge
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Earth Day Challenge 2013
*What*: Earth Day Challenge 2013
*When*: April 20 - 28
*Where*: Varies by event (more info here <http://mit.edu/earthday>)
*Contact*: susyj at mit.edu
- A week of events intended to promote sustainable practices, inspire
policy change, and spur friendly competition amongst friends & colleagues.
- All participants will be entered into a raffle to win fabulous green
prizes – and the grand prize winner will take home $250!
- Highlights include a tour of the recycling plant, Deval Patrick
speaking about clean energy, Choose to Reuse, and a "Chasing Ice"
screening, as well as the MIT Sustainability Summit and many activities to
do at home.
- Register and view the schedule of events here <http://mit.edu/earthday>
.
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2nd Book Discussion of "Great Expectations" with James Buzard
*What*: 2nd Book Discussion of "Great Expectations" with James Buzard
*When*: April 26th: 12pm-1255pm
*Where*: E62-250
*Contact*: bookandmovie at sloan.mit.edu
- The 2nd book discussion 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
- Sign up here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FGu0IoTsycEkWBzET4CehJezQ7t04xfTZnYTOeSjN2Y/viewform?sid=3c047c34f294ec8b&token=NWh3GD4BAAA.1ccCxxwSxJd3MPJp>
- Lunch will be provided.
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Mobile Printing -- Trial Ending in June
*What*: Mobile Printing -- Trial Ending in June
*When*: -
*Where*: -
*Contact*: mitcho at mit.edu
- IS&T is nearing the end of a trial of ezeep – the mobile printing
service. <http://www.ezeep.com>
- This service enables you to submit documents to the Pharos print
queues from your iOS or Android device.
- Visit our site <http://mit.edu/printing/mobile> for more information
about the service, including setup instructions and to find out how to give
feedback.
- Student feedback is vital in determining whether or not we extend this
into the next academic year.
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*Social*
Harvard+MIT LGBT Speed Dating
*What*: Harvard+MIT LGBT Speed Dating
*When*: Sunday, April 28th, 3pm-5pm
*Where*: Cambridge Queen's Head Pub
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Come to our first LGBT Speed Dating event!
- Meet students from Harvard and MIT and expand your social circle!
- Go on 10 5-minute dates!
- Tickets are $20 - includes two free drink tickets
- More details and registration
here<http://hgcspeeddatinglgbt201304.eventbrite.com/>
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GAME/DMSE Interdepartmental "Muddy" (Thirsty) Monday
*What*: GAME/DMSE Interdepartmental "Muddy" (Thirsty) Monday
*When*: 04/22 at 6:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu
- Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and Materials for food
and drinks at the Thirsty
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TCC Monday Night Discussion – Sacred Music
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion – Sacred Music
*When*: Monday, April 22 7:00 PM
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu
- Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion
- We will be discussing sacred music and the Liturgy
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Yoga Remix, Mind-Body Dance Party
*What*: Yoga Remix, Mind-Body Dance Party
*When*: Tuesday, April 23 – 6 pm to 9:30 pm
*Where*: Morss Hall, Bldg 50 Walker Memorial
*Contact*: artofliving-officers at mit.edu
- Come experience a fresh combination of live music, dance, yoga and
meditation.
- Yoga Remix, Mind-Body Dance Party, is a revolutionary new way to
celebrate while connecting deeply with your self.
- 6 pm - 7 pm: Happier Hour with Organic Snacks & Drinks
- 7 pm - 9:30 pm: Connective Partner Yoga, Dance-Rock Chant Fusion w/
live band Butterthief + Guided Meditation
- MIT Students FREE - but you need a ticket; reserve
here<http://web.mit.edu/artofliving>
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Inaugural MIT Veterans Club Social
*What*: Inaugural MIT Veterans Club Social
*When*: 24 April 2013, 5PM - 8PM
*Where*: 6-104 (Chipman Room)
*Contact*: mitvetsofficers at mit.edu
- The MIT Veterans Club was recently formed. This event will be the
first held to bring together and engage MIT's Veterans community to form a
baseline of future events and build a network for years to come.
- Pizza and beverages will be available. Event is open to the MIT
community.
- The event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Graduate
Education.
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Boston Area Graduate Mixer
*What*: Boston Area Graduate Mixer
*When*: Friday, April 26, 10pm-2am
*Where*: Royale Boston Nightclub
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Looking to have more fun after the SpringFest Macklemore concert ends?
- Bentley, Brandeis, Babson, Harvard, MIT, and Hult are having their
Mixer Party at Royale Boston!!!
- Tickets are priced at $10 and are LIMITED!
- You must enter the club with your purchased wristband by midnight.
- To get information on buying tickets (wristbands), visit this
page<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15QPqkrijPYrU9IPHXKpwejJ3MN5R89h8cusb-X8TA4I/viewform>
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Songkran Festival
*What*: Songkran Festival
*When*: Saturday, April 27, 2013 / 7pm-10pm
*Where*: Twenty Chimneys, Student Center (W20-306)
*Contact*: tsmit-staff at mit.edu
- Have a taste of Thailand!
- Fill up your stomach with a mouth-watering selection of delicious Thai
food.
- Enjoy performances representing traditional and modern Thailand.
- Have fun with various Thai style carnival games.
- Tickets available at Lobby 10 -- $1 per food ticket; $6 for 5 tickets
during presale
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La Fete
*What*: La Fete
*When*: April 27, 8pm-12am
*Where*: Edgerton House Courtyard
*Contact*: eh-officers at mit.edu
- LIVE DJ with Swing and Blues Dancing
- All through the evening: heavy hors d'oeuvres and delectable desserts
- Drinks available with 21+ ID
- All members of the MIT community are welcome
- Dress to impress!!!
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Tang Hall Egg Drop
*What*: Tang Hall Egg Drop
*When*: Sunday, April 28st 4:00 pm
*Where*: Tang Hall 24th Floor Lounge + Roof
*Contact*: sreoshyb at mit.edu
- Design a contraption for an egg drop competition
- Teams of up to 4 Students
- Materials, Drinks and Snacks Provided
- Gift Certificate Rewards
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Iron Chef Eastgate
*What*: Iron Chef Eastgate
*When*: April, 28th 6pm
*Where*: Eastgate Penthouse (E55)
*Contact*: eastgate-social at mit.edu
- Create your team, cook delicious food, and compete for prizes.
- Show your culinary skills and win prizes up to $100!
- Prizes will be given in three categories: taste, presentation, and
creativity.
- All MIT community is welcomed.
- To sign-up and for details, go to the Eastgate
website<http://eastgate.mit.edu>
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Joint GAME-GEA Muddy Monday
*What*: Joint GAME-GEA Muddy Monday
*When*: April 29, 5:30pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu
- Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and Economics for food
and drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub
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ESS DUSP PS Social Mixer
*What*: ESS DUSP PS Social Mixer
*When*: May 2nd at 7h30pm
*Where*: Meadhall
*Contact*: ddekadt at mit.edu
- ESS DUSP and PS social committees are pleased to host a grad student
mixer!
- Please come join us for drinks, fun, and general shenanigans.
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MIT Sloan Iron Man 3 Gala
*What*: MIT Sloan Iron Man 3 Gala
*When*: Opening Night! May 3: 8pm
*Where*: AMC Loews Boston Common 19
*Contact*: bookandmovie at sloan.mit.edu
- Looking for on-the-edge-of-your-seat action, dazzling cinematics,
memorable characters and stunning effects? This is the movie of the year
for you!
- Feel free to bring your friends! Sloanies and non-Sloanies alike!
- Expected Price: $12 (2D), $16 (3D), $18 (IMAX3D), with the possibility
of booking an entire theatre!
- In Iron Man 3, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has
secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the
man?
- Sign up here <http://mitsloanironman3.eventbrite.com/>
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