[GSC-anno] @MIT ['Good Postdoc' event, Athletics Grant, Business Contest, Family Day, Fairy Tale Brunch, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Jul 29 09:12:07 EDT 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- Backup Child Care Program for Students <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC1>****
- Academic Development Series: Finding a Good Postdoc<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC2>
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- GSC Executive Committee Meeting <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC3>****
- Academic Development Series: The Process of Academic Publishing and
Academic Portfolio Management <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC4>****
- GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant Applications
Open<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC5>
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- Call for Applications: GSC Webmaster <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC6>****
- Recruiting: GradRat Committee is looking for a new
Chair<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_GSC7>
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Academic-Professional ****
- MIT-CHIEF Business Contest
Registration<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional1>
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- Common Goods: Expert Panel
Discussion<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional2>
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- MIT Fall 2013 Career Fair <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Academic-Professional3>***
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Extracurricular ****
- Your Enlightened Side workshop
(Yesplus)<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Extracurricular1>
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Family ****
- Family Day at the List <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Family1>****
Social ****
- Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social1>****
- Ballroom Social <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social2>****
- Fairy Tale Brunch <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social3>****
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE, Chemistry and
EAPS<#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social4>
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- BBQ and Kickball Tournament <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social5>****
- 67th Indian Independence Day <#1402a8b54bb0f11a_Social6>****
GSC****
Backup Child Care Program for Students
*What*: Institute offices launch a new pilot program to provide subsidized
backup child care for students
*When*: Now
*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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Academic Development Series: Finding a Good Postdoc
*What*: Academic Development Series: Finding a Good Postdoc
*When*: Wednesday, July 31st, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
*Where*: Stata Center, 32-123
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- A panel discussion on how to find a good Postdoc position, and how to
use it to advance your academic career.****
- Prof. Hazel Sive, Chair of the Faculty Postdoc Advisory Committee,
will give her views on Postdoc employment.****
- Refreshments offered!****
- Live-streaming available for students unable to attend in person! RSVP
to konar at mit.edu for the URL.****
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GSC Executive Committee Meeting
*What*: GSC Executive Committee
*When*: Wednesday, July 31st, 6-7pm
*Where*: GSC office (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-president at mit.edu ****
- Come see how the GSC is run, obtain news & updates from all the
committees, and get a preview of August's General Council Meeting.****
- Dinner will be provided.****
- Open to the MIT community.****
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Academic Development Series: The Process of Academic Publishing and
Academic Portfolio Management
*What*: Academic Development Series: The Process of Academic Publishing and
Academic Portfolio Management
*When*: Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
*Where*: Stata Center, 32-123
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- A panel discussion on the dos and don’ts of academic publishing with
advice on how to build a good academic profile starting NOW!****
- The panel consists of an experienced publisher, an experienced editor,
and an experienced reviewer. Don’t know the difference? You should come!*
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- Reception to follow. ****
- Submit topics and questions you would like to see:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mNdsekyLvcJFEkCvWgPwUQS_lAgNoVuqQR9noAc8K6k/viewform
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GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant Applications Open
*What*: GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant Applications Open
*When*: August 1st Deadline
*Where*: More info: http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/athletic-grants/
*Contact*: gsc-grant at mit.edu ****
- Apply now for the GSC Athletics and Performance Activities Grant****
- Deadline is August 1st****
- Period covered: September 1 – November 30, 2013****
- You will be notified of a decision by August 26th****
- Apply here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHNMSjNCWk9ZR3RGTGVfZUdXajJ3R1E6MQ
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Call for Applications: GSC Webmaster position
*What*: Call for Applications: GSC Webmaster position
*When*: Application Deadline -- Thursday, August 1st, 11:59pm
*Contact*: gsc-secretary at mit.edu ****
- The Graduate Student Council seeks to hire a webmaster for general
maintenance and operations of our website at http://gsc.mit.edu****
- The position will start in mid-August 2013 and it may last to the end
of the academic year (possibly longer).****
- This is a paid position --- compensation: $15 per hour, up to $4,000
per year****
- Must have HTML and PHP experience and be familiar with server-side
scripting****
- Must have experience and familiarity with MySQL****
- Should be comfortable with text editors and command line****
- Should be familiar with security settings (Being able to deal with MIT
certificates is a plus)****
- Also, being familiar with MIT-specific resources is a bonus (e.g.
scripts server, web folder structure and permissions, etc.)****
- To apply, please complete the application:
http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-webmaster-application/ ****
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Recruiting: GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair
*What*: Recruiting: GradRat Committee is looking for a new Chair
*When*: As Soon As Possible
*Where*: gradrat_design_2013 at mit.edu
*Contact*: katiasht at mit.edu ****
- Duties: market the GradRat ring to MIT graduate community, manage the
GradRat budget, oversee ring-related events on campus****
- Work with a team of graduate students from various departments!****
- This is a lot of fun!****
- Interested individuals should e-mail gradrat_design_2013 at mit.edu for
more details.****
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Academic-Professional****
MIT-CHIEF Business Contest Registration
*What*: MIT-CHIEF Business Contest Registration
*When*: Register by July 31, 2013
*Where*: https://mitchief.org/contest/login
*Contact*: guan.dong at mitchief.org ****
- Register by July 31, 2013, at https://mitchief.org/contest/login****
- Calling for business plans from a broad spectrum of high tech areas,
including web/IT, Healthcare, CleanTech, Products/Services, and Social
Impact****
- Finalists will be awarded cash prizes totaling over $20,000, with no
strings attached!****
- Non-cash awards include mentorship services and China Trek to
experience the real-world entrepreneurship****
- Register today! https://mitchief.org/contest/login****
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Common Goods: Expert Panel Discussion
*What*: Common Goods: Expert Panel Discussion
*When*: Thursday, August 1st from 11am to 2:30pm
*Where*: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Quisset Campus Clark 5th Fl.
*Contact*: jmazz at mit.edu ****
- The Science Policy Initiative and Broader Impacts Group invite the MIT
community to a discussion on scientific research and policy decisions****
- Panelists include experts on the intersections between scientific
discovery and decision-making****
- Come to engage, learn and shape the future conversations on science
policy and inform your scientific research****
- A catered lunch and a round table discussion about career paths for
positive impact will follow****
- Transportation from Cambridge is available, please contact
jmazz at mit.edu****
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MIT Fall 2013 Career Fair
*What*: MIT Fall 2013 Career Fair
*When*: Friday, Sept. 20 from 10 AM - 4 PM
*Where*: Johnson Ice Rink
*Contact*: cf-publicity at mit.edu ****
- Student and alumni registration is NOW OPEN! Get noticed by companies!*
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- Drop off your resume here:
http://career-fair.mit.edu/students/account.php****
- Sponsored by The Graduate Student Council, Society of Women Engineers,
and Class of 2014.****
- For more information, visit career-fair.mit.edu****
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Extracurricular****
Your Enlightened Side workshop (Yesplus)
*What*: Your Enlightened Side workshop (Yesplus)
*When*: Wednesday, July 31st thru Sunday, August 4th
*Where*: 66-154
*Contact*: kgnayar at mit.edu ****
- The yesplus workshop combines powerful yoga and breathing techniques
to help you live your enlightened side.****
- This means helping you to do more with less time, living with a sense
of purpose and confidence, and reducing stress and anxiety in your life.*
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- The workshop is 5 days long, in the evening during the week and during
the day on the weekend: 6:30-10pm on weekdays and 10am-6pm on the weekend.
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- Go to http://yesplusmit.eventbrite.com/ for more info and to register!*
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- "After this course, I feel so different.. like a lake; life might
inflict ripples, but in my depths, I'm still calm." - Alison T, grad student
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Family****
Family Day at the List
*What*: Family Day at the List
*When*: August 10, 12 to 4 pm
*Where*: E15 Upper Atrium
*Contact*: cklemens at mit.edu ****
- Discover exhibitions at the List through events just for families****
- Sound- and music-inspired art-making activities all day (12 to 4 pm)***
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- 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****
Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner
*What*: Free Yoga and Veggie Dinner
*When*: Monday, July 29th, 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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Summer Night -- Ballroom Social
*What*: Summer Night -- Ballroom Social
*When*: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 7PM-midnight
*Where*: La Sala de Puerto Rico (W20)
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec at mit.edu ****
- Beginner Rumba and Tango Classes at 7pm.****
- Social dance starts at 8pm.****
- Tickets: $6 for students; $10 for others.****
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Fairy Tale Brunch
*What*: Fairy Tale Brunch
*When*: Aug 4, 2013. 12PM-1PM
*Where*: Mark Room
*Contact*: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu ****
- It's a very special Fairy Tale Brunch! With story-book themed food and
treats from Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk, and more.****
- Help us stay green and bring your own plates.****
- Want to help with special fairy-tale themed dishes? Set-up starts at
8am. Come at any time.****
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MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE, Chemistry and EAPS
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE, Chemistry and EAPS
*When*: Monday, 8/5 5:30pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu ****
- Join the graduate students of MechE, EAPS and Chemistry departments
for food and drinks after work on Monday!****
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BBQ and Kickball Tournament
*What*: BBQ and Kickball Tournament
*When*: Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30pm
*Where*: Kresge BBQ Pits & Barry Field
*Contact*: lweinste at mit.edu ****
- Come get some burgers and sausages hot off the grill, followed by a
few games of kickball.****
- All MIT grad students welcome!****
- Rain contingency is the next day, Wednesday August 7th.****
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67th Indian Independence Day
*What*: 67th Indian Independence Day
*When*: Sunday, 11th August, 11:45 a.m. onwards
*Where*: Mezz Lounge (W20-307), MIT Student Center
*Contact*: sangam-exec at mit.edu ****
- SANGAM celebrates 67th Indian Independence Day starting with Flag
Hoisting at 11:45 a.m.****
- Indian Lunch will be served along with delicious ice-cream !****
- Performances and Fun Activities to follow****
- Cricket match from 2 p.m. at Barry's Field****
- Tickets Required; Please buy your FREE ticket at:
http://web.mit.edu/sangam/www/events.html****
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