[GSC-anno] @MIT [New Backup Child Care Program, MEGA Muddy Monday, Canada Day BBQ, July 4th BBQ, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Jul 1 06:11:25 EDT 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- Backup Child Care Program for Students <#13f99b0981be069f_GSC1>****
- 2013 Summer Dissertation Boot Camp <#13f99b0981be069f_GSC2>****
- Recruiting: GSC OC events coordinators <#13f99b0981be069f_GSC3>****
- Special: Read the PTAC Report <#13f99b0981be069f_GSC4>****
Academic-Professional ****
- ODGE Headquarters to Make Temporary
Move<#13f99b0981be069f_Academic-Professional1>
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Extracurricular ****
- Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner <#13f99b0981be069f_Extracurricular1>****
- Ballroom Dance Club: American Waltz
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Family ****
- Family Day at the List Visual Arts Center <#13f99b0981be069f_Family1>**
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Social ****
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and EECS <#13f99b0981be069f_Social1>*
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- Canada Day BBQ <#13f99b0981be069f_Social2>****
- Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13f99b0981be069f_Social3>****
- Ashdown: 4th of July BBQ <#13f99b0981be069f_Social4>****
- Trip to Stage Fort Park <#13f99b0981be069f_Social5>****
- MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13f99b0981be069f_Social6>****
- BBQ and Sailing <#13f99b0981be069f_Social7>****
- MIT-WHOI Summer Picnic <#13f99b0981be069f_Social8>****
GSC****
Backup Child Care Program for Students
*What*: Institute offices launch a new pilot program to provide subsidized
backup child care for students
*When*: Starting July 1st
*Where*: http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/backup-child-care-students<http://bit.ly/18qiIXx>
*Contact*: MIT Work Life Center at worklife at mit.edu or GSC Family
Subcommittee at gsc-hca-family-chair at mit.edu ****
- MIT Work Life-Center, the Graduate Student Council, and the Office of
the Provost, with the support of the Office of the Dean for Graduate
Education and the Office of the Chancellor are pleased to announce a new
one-year pilot program to offer high-quality affordable backup child care
to students for the 2013-2014 academic year, starting July 1, 2013 and
running through June 30, 2014.****
- Parents in a Pinch, Inc. is a nation-wide service provider, and their
screened, trained caregivers are available on short notice to provide
childcare, day or evening, 7 days a week****
- Students pay only $5 per hour, and can use the service up to 10 times
annually, for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 hours each time.****
- To use the service, please pre-register online:
http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/backup-child-care-students<http://bit.ly/18qiIXx>
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2013 Summer Dissertation Boot Camp
*What*: 2013 Summer Dissertation Boot Camp
*When*: July 29th to Aug 9th
*Where*: Baker library
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- A quiet space for people to solely work on his or her thesis****
- Short lectures to help you improve your thesis****
- FREE breakfast and snacks****
- Very low cost, ONLY $2/day****
- Click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LPiCa0BG6aZ_PuqnJW8YLX_Nfg-MZiPcUlhQgGzDzN8/viewform>to
register
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Recruiting: GSC OC events coordinators
*What*: Recruiting: GSC OC events coordinators
*When*: from now until the end of the summer
*Where*: on campus
*Contact*: gsc-oc at mit.edu ****
- For the Orientation Committee of the GSC this is the time to plan a
new majestic Orientation for incoming grad students.****
- As every year, the Orientation will be full of fun social events all
over campus from August 25th to September 14th.****
- Help us to plan the BEST WELCOME PARTY OF THE YEAR.****
- Coordinator spots are available for "Reception Under the Dome,"
"Families 101," "Cambridge Pub Crawl," and "Outdoor Trip."****
- If you are interested shoot an e-mail to gsc-oc at mit.edu****
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Special: Read the PTAC Report
*What*: Final Report of the Presidential Transition Advisory Cabinet (PTAC)
*Where*: http://web.mit.edu/committees/ptac/index.html
*Contact*: ptac at mit.edu ****
- PTAC was formed in the summer of 2012 and was charged with providing
the student perspective to President Reif as he developed a vision for the
Institute. ****
- This body consisted of four undergraduate and four graduate students,
and met with President Reif regularly throughout the Fall of 2012.****
- The final report summarizes the findings this body presented to
President Reif in those meetings.****
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Academic-Professional****
ODGE Headquarters to Make Temporary Move
*What*: ODGE Headquarters to Make Temporary Move
*When*: June 24 – August 2
*Where*: E34, second floor
*Contact*: jlandry at mit.edu ****
- To allow for renovations in the 3-138 ODGE headquarters suite, the
staff will temporarily move our operations to the second floor of E34
(across Carleton Street from MIT Medical, very close to the Kendall T
stop). ****
- Please note, in order to accommodate the move, ODGE headquarters will
be closed on June 24 and June 25.****
- Student advising services will still be available through Assistant
Dean Jason McKnight (jrmac at mit.edu, 617-253-5427) on June 24 and June
25, and the satellite ODGE offices in building 9 (Dean McKnight) and
building 35 (Fellowships, Diversity, Communications) will remain unaffected
throughout the move period.****
- The International Students Office will also remain open during its
regular business hours.****
- Headquarters staff will occupy the temporary quarters from June 24
through August 2, 2013. Many thanks for your patience as we upgrade our
facilities!****
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Extracurricular****
Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner
*What*: Free yoga and veggie dinner
*When*: Monday, July 1st, 6:15- 8:30 pm
*Where*: 56-180
*Contact*: mityoga24x7 at gmail.com ****
- Join us every Monday for free yoga class from 6:15 -7:15 pm.****
- Free veggie dinner will be served after the yoga****
- Enrich yourself with intellectually stimulating discussion on
self-discovery and meditation from 7:30-8:30 pm****
- MIT ID required!****
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Ballroom Dance Club: American Waltz Workshops
*What*: Ballroom Dance Club: American Waltz Workshops
*When*: Mondays, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8; 7:30 - 9:00pm
*Where*: Location varies. Check website:
http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/iapsummer.html.
*Contact*: bdc-info at mit.edu ****
- Series of four classes in American Waltz.****
- Please feel free to join even if you miss a class.****
- FREE for MIT students!****
- You do not need previous experience or a partner.****
- Dress comfortably.****
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Family****
Family Day at the List Visual Arts Center
*What*: Family Day at the List Visual Arts Center
*When*: July 10, 11 am to 4 pm
*Where*: List Visual Arts Center (E15 Upper Atrium)
*Contact*: cklemens at mit.edu ****
- Discover exhibitions at the List through events just for families****
- Nautical-inspired art-making activities all day (11 am to 4 pm)****
- Family-friendly tour of the galleries at 2 pm****
- Free and open to all, but best for ages 3 and up****
- No registration necessary, just drop in!****
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Social****
MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and EECS
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and EECS
*When*: July 1st, 5:30pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu ****
- Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and EECS for food and
drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub****
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Canada Day BBQ
*What*: Canada Day BBQ
*When*: Monday July 1st, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
*Where*: S-P Courtyard
*Contact*: canadians-owner at mit.edu ****
- Come and help celebrate Canada's 146th Birthday at our Canada-themed
BBQ!****
- No traditional fireworks, but we will feature:****
- A BBQ'd main course augmented with select imported Canuck treats,
including homemade maple-walnut pie!****
- For those with Canadian attire, sporting it is definitely encouraged***
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- Hope to see you there!****
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Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Jul 2, 7:30 to close
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu ****
- Join us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear****
- This month: Dark Beer!****
- Featuring 4 beers with snack pairings for $11****
- 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. http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu****
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Ashdown House 4th of July BBQ
*What*: Ashdown House 4th of July BBQ
*When*: Thursday, July 4th, 2013, 4-8PM
*Where*: Ashdown House
*Contact*: ashdown-social at mit.edu ****
- Celebrate a great day in American History!****
- Free food for all including vegetarians: Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Hot
Dogs, and Chilled Beverages****
- Learn about American history/culture : Reading of the Declaration of
Independence, Games, Trivia and Prizes to be Won****
- Everyone is welcome - Families with Children too!****
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Trip to Stage Fort Park
*What*: Trip to Stage Fort Park
*When*: Sunday, July 7th at 9:00 am
*Where*: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA
*Contact*: persian-officers at mit.edu ****
- Lunch, snacks, beverages, and transportation will be provided by
Persian Student Association (PSA)****
- $5 for MIT affiliates. MIT affiliates may buy tickets for friends and
family at a price of $10.****
- Leaving from 60 Wadsworth St., Cambridge (Eastgate housing)****
- Do you have a car? Great! Give a ride to others and get $30 in cash
for your favor and the compensation for gas.****
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MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Jul 9, 8p. Show starts 8:30p.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-comedy at mit.edu ****
- Join us for another MIT Comedy Night, with headliner Steve Macone
(Comedy Central, The Onion writer, Boston Comedy Festival finalist).****
- Hosted by John Baglio. Featuring Jimmy Anicet, Caitlin Durante, David
McCalib, Alingon Mitra, Nick Ortolani.****
- Snacks provided and free soda. Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive
Committee (TEEC). Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez ’38 Humor
Fund****
- 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. http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu****
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BBQ and Sailing
*What*: BBQ and Sailing
*When*: 7-14-13, 5pm
*Where*: MIT Sailing Pavilion
*Contact*: dclifton at mit.edu ****
- Join GA^3 at the Sailing Pavilion for food and sailing.****
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MIT-WHOI Summer Picnic
*What*: MIT-WHOI Summer Picnic
*When*: 07/20 09:30am-6pm
*Where*: Quissett Ballfield, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods
Hole, MA
*Contact*: mmoulton at mit.edu ****
- Enjoy a summer day on the beautiful Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution campus on Cape Cod!****
- Buses leave MIT at 9:30am and return to MIT by 6pm****
- Tickets available starting July 1: https://mit.universitytickets.com***
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- More info: http://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=15000637&date=2013/07/20
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