[GSC-anno] @MIT [Acoustic BBQ, Life of Cheese, Mother's Day, MEGA Muddy Monday, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon May 6 10:51:01 EDT 2013
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In this anno…
GSC - Graduate Student Council
- GSC Activities Committee
Meeting<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#GSC1>
- GSC Orientation Committee 2013 - First
Meeting<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#GSC2>
- GSC ARC May Meeting <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#GSC3>
- GSC Acoustic BBQ <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#GSC4>
- Important GSC Funding Board
Deadlines<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#GSC5>
Academic-Professional
- Navigating the Review
Process<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Academic-Professional1>
- Workshop: Transforming Science Coverage in the General
Media<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Academic-Professional2>
- The Future of Science and Technology in International
Development<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Academic-Professional3>
- Grad-Alumni Poster Reception: Call for
presenters<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Academic-Professional4>
Extracurricular
- The Political Life of
Cheese<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Extracurricular1>
- Turkish Faculty
Dinner<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Extracurricular2>
Family
- Mother's Day Crafts <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Family1>
Misc
- "Collier Strong" T-shirt Sales by MIT
Police<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Misc1>
- Target/Costco Shuttle
(GSC+UA)<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Misc2>
- Mobile Printing - Trial Ending in
June<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Misc3>
Social
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and
BioE<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social1>
- GA^3 Pirates of the
Charles<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social2>
- Graduate Economics Association Happy
Hour<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social3>
- ASO End of Term Dinner<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social4>
- LSC: Pitch Perfect <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social5>
- MIT MSA's and ASO's BBQ and Volleyball Fundraiser for
Syria<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social6>
- Spring BBQ <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social7>
- Sidney Pacific End of the Term BBQ and Outdoor
Movie<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social8>
- MIT Ballroom Dance Team Social
Dance<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social9>
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and
TPP<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social10>
- Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear
Pub<https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social11>
- Pentecost Picnic <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social12>
- Tang Hall Egg Drop <https://sites.google.com/site/gscwebanno/#Social13>
*GSC*
GSC Activities Committee Meeting
*What*: GSC Activities Committee Meeting
*When*: Tuesday, May 7, 7-8pm
*Where*: 50-220 (GSC office, Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Organize fun events for graduate students!
- Everyone welcome!
- Food provided.
- Sign up here! (
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eSKbGbRXBOZaDNYugIFUEwYdk2myS7Z9QSO9AKaWOik/viewform
)
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GSC Orientation Committee 2013 - First Meeting
*What*: GSC Orientation Committee 2013 - First meeting
*When*: 6:30 PM on Sunday, May 12th
*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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GSC ARC May Meeting
*What*: GSC ARC May Meeting
*When*: May 14th, 6 - 7 PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu
- GSC ARC is having its May monthly meeting
- We will be recapping last months events and discussing new initiatives
- We are looking for volunteers for: TechReunion, Grad 101, and Academic
Series
- Please RSVP at http://signup.mit.edu/505759248
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GSC Acoustic BBQ
*What*: GSC Acoustic BBQ
*When*: May 17th, 4:30-7:30pm
*Where*: Stata Amphitheater
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Come celebrate the end of classes with fellow grad students!
- FREE food and beverages! (don't forget your 21+ ID)
- Live band
- Open to all grad students
- Signup to volunteer, meet new friends, and skip the line! (link:
http://tinyurl.com/cuf9my6)
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Important GSC Funding Board Deadlines
*What*: Open for Applications: GSC Funding Board Summer Cycle, Round 1
*When*: Begins May 19th
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu
- Apply for summer/fall funding for your ASA-recognized graduate student
organization
- Deadline for applications: June 2, 2013
- Funding Board Meeting: June 9, 2013
- Summer Funding Start: June 15, 2013
- More information (link: http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/)
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Academic-Professional*
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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Workshop: Transforming Science Coverage in the General Media
*What*: Workshop: Transforming Science Coverage in the General Media
*When*: Monday, May 13, 5-6:30pm
*Where*: 32-D462 (Star Room, Stata Center)
*Contact*: jeanyang at mit.edu
- We will explore new models for science communication in which writers
partner closely with scientists to produce mainstream science coverage.
- We invite scientists, writers, and other interested parties to join us
for a short presentation followed by workshop discussions.
- The speakers are the current leaders of NeuWrite (www.neuwrite.org), a
writing group of research scientists and professional writers based in NYC.
- RSVP and more information: bit.ly/sciencemediaworkshop
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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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Grad-Alumni Poster Reception: Call for presenters
*What*: Grad-Alumni Poster Reception: Call for presenters
*When*: 4:30pm-6:30pm, Saturday 6/8/2013
*Where*: E15, first floor hallway
*Contact*: hwx at mit.edu
- Practice your presentation skills to a non-expert audience, to network
with alumni and even find someone who can give further insights on your
projects!
- All presenters will get feedback from attending alumni and students
- Prizes will be given to best presenters. Free appetizers and open bar
for all presenters and attendees.
- register as a presenter before May 17th at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KA_s4O4qrhFetgMsv3NVhAfyf16CPAXsGdkpxftKo50/viewform
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Extracurricular*
The Political Life of Cheese
*What*: The Political Life of Cheese
*When*: Wednesday, May 8, 6-7:30pm
*Where*: MIT Museum (265 Mass Ave)
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu
- Learn about artisanal cheesemaking in America from Heather Paxson, MIT
anthropology professor and author of "The Life of Cheese".
- Join a discussion about the practical and legal challenges of
artisanal cheese production from farm to market.
- Share your thoughts on consumer choice, public health, and government
regulation as they relate to this unique, tasty, and living food.
- Free admission. Professor Paxson's book, "The Life of Cheese" will be
available for purchase and signing.
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Turkish Faculty Dinner
*What*: Turkish Faculty Dinner
*When*: 5/10/13 7pm
*Where*: w20-407
*Contact*: tsa-exec at mit.edu
- Turkish Student Association organizes a Turkish Faculty Dinner every
year, where the MIT community gets a chance to meet and chat with Turkish
Faculty
- members at MIT. Our annual Turkish Faculty Dinner will be held on 5/10
at 7pm in W20-407. Please RSVP by filling out
-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O2Te0dwwOZD8pAT7F8_OQDYSZ5gb3h6lCJ9fY7uotIc/viewform
- We will be serving delicious Turkish dinner, free of charge. We have
limited seats, priority will be given to those who sign up the earliest.
- Please note that you don’t need to be fluent in Turkish to be able to
participate in this event.
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Mother's Day Crafts
*What*: Mother's Day Crafts
*When*: Saturday, May 11th
*Where*: Eastgate Penthouse
*Contact*: eastgate-pc at mit.edu
- Make moms feel special with a the heart.
- Crafts are available for kids of all ages.
- All members of the MIT community are welcome!
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"Collier Strong" T-shirt Sales by MIT Police
*What*: "Collier Strong" T-shirt Sales by MIT Police
*When*: May 8th-10th, 10am to 2pm
*Where*: Lobby 10, Student Center, and Stata Center
*Contact*: mitoc-desk at mit.edu
- This Wednesday through Friday, the MIT Police will continue selling
"Collier Strong" t-shirts at the locations above.
- All proceeds from sales go to MIT's official Sean A. Collier Memorial
Fund.
- Shirts are $10 each (S - XXL) - you may pay in cash at the tables, or
pre-pay online at http://mit.edu/mitoc/www/#events/special.shtml
- We will also collect any donations you might like to make to the
Collier Fund.
- Supported by the MIT Police, MITOC, MIT-EMS, GSC, and Ashdown House
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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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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>
)
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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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ASO End of Term Dinner
*What*: ASO End of Term Dinner
*When*: Friday, May 10, 7:00 PM
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Multi-Purpose Room (70 Pacific Street)
*Contact*: ahaidar at mit.edu
- Join the Arab Student Association for a delicious Middle Eastern
Dinner! Good food, music and company!
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LSC: Pitch Perfect
*What*: LSC: Pitch Perfect
*When*: May 10 & 11, at 7 & 10pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu
- A feisty coed joins a collegiate a cappella group and upgrades their
song selection for the 21st century during the run-up to a major
competition in
- this melodic comedy from Tony-nominated Avenue Q director Jason Moore.
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MIT MSA's and ASO's BBQ and Volleyball Fundraiser for Syria
*What*: MIT MSA's and ASO's BBQ and Volleyball Fundraiser for Syria
*When*: May 11, 11 AM to 4 PM
*Where*: MIT Kresge BBQ Pits
*Contact*: msa-ec-current at mit.edu
- BBQ
- Volleyball Tournament
- Fundraiser for Syria
- Suggested Donation $5
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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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Sidney Pacific End of the Term BBQ and Outdoor Movie
*What*: Sidney Pacific End of the Term BBQ and Outdoor Movie
*When*: 05/11/2013 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86)
*Contact*: sp-vp-reslife at mit.edu
- Join us to celebrate the end semester with a BBQ and outdoor movie on
Sidney Pacific's giant outdoor movie screen.
- Come, relax and have some fun with your fellow graduate students
- Thirsty ear will also be serving beer and wine at their cash bar!
- Open to all students, 21+ ID required for cash bar.
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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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MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and TPP
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and TPP
*When*: May 13th, 5:30pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu
- Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and TPP for food and
drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub
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Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, May 14, 7:30p. Show starts 8p.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: TEEC
- Join us for another Comedy Night. Abra Cadaver (improv cage match
winner), NU & Improv’d (Northeastern's finest improv group)
- 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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Pentecost Picnic
*What*: Pentecost Picnic
*When*: May 15th, 6:30 PM
*Where*: Kresge BBQ Pits
*Contact*: jdanders at mit.edu
- Join the Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry as we celebrate Pentecost.
- As the Holy Spirit was poured out for the whole world, so we invite
everyone to join us for fellowship, food, and fun.
- There is never any faith requirement to participate in any LEM event
... ever. You ARE welcome here!
- "These people are not drunk, as you suppose." Acts 2:15
- Consider joining us for our Pentecost service at 5:15 PM in the MIT
Chapel (W15) as well.
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Tang Hall Egg Drop
*What*: Tang Hall Egg Drop
*When*: Saturday, May 18th 2-4pm
*Where*: Tang Hall W52
*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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