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Mon Apr 29 10:38:47 EDT 2013

*New GSC Executive Committee!*

At this Wednesday's GSC General Council Meeting, the GSC Executive
Committee will officially transition to the newly elected 2013-2014 team.
The new GSC Officers are Caleb Waugh (President), Alex Guo
(Vice-President), Parth Trivedi (Treasurer), and Chris Smith (Secretary).
For more information about the rest of the new GSC ExComm members, please
visit this webpage <http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/leadership-team/officers/>.
It has been a pleasure serving the MIT graduate student community through
the GSC this past year. We, the outgoing team, wish you the best of luck,
and we shall see you around campus!

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In this anno…

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - May General Council Meeting <#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_GSC1>
   - GSC Orientation Committee 2013 - First
Meeting<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_GSC2>

Academic-Professional

   - A Crisis in
Civics?<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Academic-Professional1>
   - Navigating the Review
Process<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Academic-Professional2>
   - The Future of Science and Technology in International
Development<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Academic-Professional3>

Extracurricular

   - IDEAS Global Challenge Innovation
Showcase<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Extracurricular1>
   - 2013 IDEAS Global Challenge Community Choice
Vote<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Extracurricular2>
   - Triathlon Club Information Session and
Elections<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Extracurricular3>
   - MIT Community Service Fund
Grants<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Extracurricular4>
   - MIT IDEAS Global Challenge: Awards
Celebration<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Extracurricular5>

Misc

   - Target/Costco Shuttle (GSC+UA)<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Misc1>
   - Mobile Printing - Trial Ending in
June<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Misc2>

Social

   - Joint GAME-GEA Muddy Monday<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social1>
   - ESS DUSP PS Social Mixer <#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social2>
   - LSC: Les Misérables <#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social3>
   - MIT Iron Man 3 Gala <#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social4>
   - Greek Orthodox Easter
Celebration<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social5>
   - Bulgarian Easter Party <#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social6>
   - Inspirasian: Boston Asian Performance Arts
Festival<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social7>
   - MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and
BioE<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social8>
   - GA^3 Pirates of the Charles<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social9>
   - Graduate Economics Association Happy
Hour<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social10>
   - MIT MSA and ASO BBQ and Volleyball
Fundraiser<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social11>
   - Spring BBQ <#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social12>
   - MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social
Dance<#13e55ebf031bfb54_13e55ea66229eab5_Social13>

*GSC*

May General Council Meeting
*What*: May General Council Meeting
*When*: Wednesday May 1, 5:30-7PM
*Where*: 4-237 (Please email GSC officers to confirm location!)
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - Join the Graduate Student Council's May General Council Meeting!
   - Come meet the new officers as the GSC officially transitions to the
   new team
   - Learn about ongoings around campus, including the new GSC budget
   - Dinner will be provided.

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GSC Orientation Committee 2013 - First Meeting
*What*: GSC Orientation Committee 2013 - First meeting
*When*: 6:30 PM on Sunday, May 11th
*Where*: GSC office, Walker Memorial (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-oc at mit.edu

   - Interested in becoming a part of the GSC 2013 Orientation Team?
   - Want to make an impression on the new graduate class joining this year?
   - Do you love interacting and working in teams?
   - Join the 2013 Orientation Committee for its 1st all-team meeting.
   - Dinner will be provided. RSVP required - sign up
here<http://signup.mit.edu/gsc_oc_May_meeting>

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*Academic-Professional*

A Crisis in Civics?
*What*: A Crisis in Civics? (MIT Presidential Fellows/Sidney-Pacific
Distinguished Lecture Series)
*When*: Wednesday May 1, 6PM
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific (NW-86) Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu

   - Is digital media changing what it means to be an engaged citizen?
   - Speaker: Ethan Zuckerman, Director, MIT Center for Civic Media
   - RSVP here <http://tinyurl.com/crisisincivics>

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Navigating the Review Process
*What*: Navigating the Review Process
*When*: Monday May 6th 5:30-6:30 PM
*Where*: 32-141
*Contact*: ldlewis at mit.edu

   - Writing a paper? Want to know more about how to successfully navigate
   the review process?
   - Come to this panel and Q&A to learn what reviewers look for, how to
   respond to reviews, and what to focus on when trying to publish your paper
   - Speaker panel will include an editor, publisher, and MIT professors
   - Discussion will cover several disciplines, including biology,
   engineering, computer science, and brain and cognitive sciences
   - Food will be served! Register
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i65cxsGT9OPAtj2I3OLhGM3ixfmtrBpTVLDopqiQy_8/viewform>

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The Future of Science and Technology in International Development
*What*: The Future of Science and Technology in International Development:
A Talk by Dr. Alex Dehgan, introduced by Chancellor Eric Grimson
*When*: Monday, May 13, 2013 (5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.)
*Where*: MIT Building 34-101
*Contact*: Nai at mit.edu

   - A Keynote by Dr. Alex Dehgan, Science and Technology Adviser to the
   Administrator at USAID
   - Exploring science and technologies role in alleviating international
   development's greatest challenges
   - Moderated by Eric Grimson, Chancellor of MIT
   - Q&A period from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

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*Extracurricular*

IDEAS Global Challenge Innovation Showcase
*What*: IDEAS Global Challenge Innovation Showcase
*When*: Monday, Apr 29, 6:30-8:30pm
*Where*: Stata Student Street (Bldg 34, 1st floor)
*Contact*: mokrauer at mit.edu

   - The MIT IDEAS Global Challenge is a launch point for future ventures
   and sustainable impact, all over the world.
   - Come meet 41 teams who have entered their innovative humanitarian
   ideas to gain funding and support to pilot their ideas.
   - The teams are working with people in more than 14 countries to
   implement new creative ways to engage young people in science, math and art.
   - Other teams are developing new medical devices to make quality care
   available to people regardless of their context
   - And much more! More info
here<http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/events/view/294>

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2013 IDEAS Global Challenge Community Choice Vote!
*What*: 2013 IDEAS Global Challenge Community Choice Vote!
*When*: Now until April 29th midnight
*Where*: Anywhere
*Contact*: globalchallenge at mit.edu

   - From now until April 29th, you have three votes to place on the ideas
   of your choice.
   - We see the MIT IDEAS Global Challenge as a launch point for future
   ventures and sustainable impact, all over the world.
   - This is your chance to get to know the teams that are developing and
   implementing innovative ideas alongside communities around the world.
   - The top three teams will receive $1500 to further their work.

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Triathlon Club Information Session and Elections
*What*: Triathlon Club Information Session and Elections
*When*: 4/30 6-7pm
*Where*: 5-217
*Contact*: tri-exec at mit.edu

   - New and old members invited
   - Elect new officers
   - Learn all about Triathlon at MIT
   - Want to race? Summer and Fall races
   - Swimming at 7:30, ice cream at 9pm

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MIT Community Service Fund Grants
*What*: MIT Community Service Fund Grants
*When*: April 30
*Where*: More info 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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MIT IDEAS Global Challenge: Awards Celebration
*What*: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge: Awards Celebration
*When*: Thursday, May 2 @ 7:00pm / Reception at 6:00pm
*Where*: 34-101
*Contact*: globalchallenge at mit.edu

   - The MIT IDEAS Global Challenge is a launch point for future ventures
   and sustainable impact, all over the world.
   - This year, 41 teams have entered their innovative humanitarian ideas
   as a chance to gain funding and support to pilot their ideas.
   - Come celebrate with us! We'll announce the winners of this year's
   competition and award up to $75,000 in implementation grants.
   - 6:00: Mix and Mingle | 7:00pm: Program in MIT's Building 34, Room 101.
   - All are welcome. RSVP here <http://mitideas.eventbrite.com/#>

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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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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*

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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LSC: Les Misérables
*What*: LSC: Les Misérables
*When*: May 3 at 6:30 & 10pm, May 4 at 7pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - 8 Academy Award nominations, including a win for Best Supporting
   Actress (Anne Hathaway)!
   - Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells
   an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion,
   sacrifice and redemption -- a timeless testament to the survival of the
   human spirit.
   - Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the
   ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe) after he breaks parole. When
   Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Anne Hathaway) young
   daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.

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MIT Iron Man 3 Gala
*What*: MIT 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 cinematic,
   memorable characters and stunning effects? This is the movie of the year
   for you!
   - 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?
   - This event is co-organized between Sloan and EECS! We have the entire
   theatre to MIT students, faculty and their friends!
   - Tickets are now on sale! Sale ends Thursday morning at 8am!
   - Link to payment details HERE <http://mitsloanironman3.eventbrite.com/>

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Greek Orthodox Easter Celebration
*What*: Greek Orthodox Easter Celebration
*When*: Sunday, May 5, 1-5pm
*Where*: Sidney Pacific BBQ Grill (NW-86)
*Contact*: proedreio at mit.edu

   - The Hellenic Student Association cordially invites you and your
   friends to celebrate Orthodox Easter the Greek (best) way!
   - Traditional, tasty cuisine will be served: rotisserie lambs, mousaka,
   sausages, souvlaki, tzatziki, and much much more!
   - Live Greek music and dance performances guarantee an unforgettable
   event!
   - Tickets will be sold at the door ($15 student, $20 non-student). Cash
   bar will be available w/valid ID.
   - Event sponsored by the GSC Funding Board. More info
here<http://hsa.mit.edu/>

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Bulgarian Easter Party
*What*: Bulgarian Easter Party
*When*: Sunday, May 5, 2 pm
*Where*: Ashdown House
*Contact*: bg-club-officers at mit.edu

   - Come and celebrate the Bulgarian Easter with us!
   - Enjoy some roasted lamb, Easter bread and other traditional Bulgarian
   treats!
   - Come at 12 pm if you want to help us cook
   - Please RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1c9xGRnm2lznzq9O9fGGDn9MJIge-lliMKp1ho44rRT0/viewform>

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Inspirasian: Boston Asian Performance Arts Festival
*What*: Inspirasian: Boston Asian Performance Arts Festival
*When*: 4-6pm on Sunday, May 5
*Where*: Kresge Auditorium
*Contact*: adt-exec at mit.edu

   - Inspirasian is a semi-professional event, and student organizations
   aiming to promote Asian performance arts to MIT and the Greater Boston Area
   will perform the traditional (Tibetan, Xinjiang) and hip-hop (K-pop pieces
   by DBSK, EXO, T-ara, Wondergirls) dances performances from collaborators:
   MIT Syncopasian, MIT Ohms, MIT Lion Dance, Harvard AADT, Dance Revelasian,
   the Wang YMCA, Yo-Yo Generation.
   - Tickets: $5 for MIT affiliates, $7 for general admission, $10 at the
   door
   - Ticket sales: Monday April 29-Friday May 3 @ Lobby 10

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MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and BioE
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and BioE
*When*: May 6th, 5:30pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu

   - Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and BioE for food and
   drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub

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GA^3 Pirates of the Charles
*What*: GA^3 Pirates of the Charles
*When*: Friday, May 10, 3:00-5:30pm
*Where*: Courtyard of Bldg 33 (Mass Ave Side)
*Contact*: rhklein at mit.edu

   - Join forces with Aero/Astro students as we take command of the Charles
   - Choose your boat: Canoe/Kayak or (MIT) Sailboat
   - Open to all, but RSVP required! Canoe space is limited! (RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YNOUijzib7B1thN1fLyWuMSpWmFTofmfRoz2Sjf7nfA/viewform>
   )
   - RSVP by Sunday, May 4

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Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*What*: Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*When*: May 10, 5:30-7pm
*Where*: E52-232
*Contact*: dcolino at mit.edu

   - Join the Graduate Economics Association for May's Happy hour.
   - Socialize over bites and share ideas.
   - All are welcome!
   - Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board

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MIT MSA and ASO BBQ and Volleyball Fundraiser
*What*: MIT MSA and ASO BBQ and Volleyball Fundraiser
*When*: May 11, 11 AM-4PM
*Where*: MIT Kresge BBQ Pits
*Contact*: msa-ec-current at mit.edu

   - Join us for a BBQ and volleyball tournament.
   - Registration $5 per person for volleyball tournament.
   - All proceeds go to UNICEF for Syria.

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Spring BBQ
*What*: Spring BBQ
*When*: Saturday May 11th, 6pm-7:30pm
*Where*: Kresge BBQ Pits-#1
*Contact*: christiansoncampus-info at mit.edu

   - Enjoy a relaxing time of singing, bible reading, games, food, and
   snacks
   - We will 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 Social Dance
*What*: MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social Dance
*When*: May 11, 8:00-11:59 pm
*Where*: Morss Hall
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec-private at mit.edu

   - A night of social dancing!
   - Note that there is no beginner lesson this time.

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