[GSC-anno] @MIT [Institute Committees, Grad Housing Listening Session, MIT Museum hiring, Comedy Night, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Aug 12 08:31:42 EDT 2013
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In this anno…
GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- Academic Development Series: Make your Online Presence
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- Academics, Research, and Careers Committee August
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- August General Council Meeting <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC3>****
- Graduate Housing Task Force Listening Session <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC4>*
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- GSC Orientation Committee meeting <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC5>****
- Housing and Community Affairs Committee Monthly
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- Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee
Representatives <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC7>****
- Recruiting: International Mentorship Mixer <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC8>****
- New GradRat Ring Unveiling <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC9>****
- Recruiting: Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013<#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC10>
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- 2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC <#140727ec2f9a3e70_GSC11>****
Academic-Professional ****
- Hiring: MIT Museum Part-Time
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Extracurricular ****
- Social Dance Beginner Series: RUMBA
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- Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Extracurricular2>**
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Miscellaneous ****
- Collaborative Art Project @ MIT Museum <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Misc1>****
Social ****
- MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Social1>****
- Chinese Valentine's Day Movie Night <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Social2>****
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro<#140727ec2f9a3e70_Social3>
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- MIT-GCF Dessert Socials <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Social4>****
- Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Social5>
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- Ashdown Orientation Dance Party <#140727ec2f9a3e70_Social6>****
GSC****
Academic Development Series: Make your Online Presence Presentable
*What*: Make your Online Presence Presentable
*When*: Monday, August 12th, 11am-2pm
*Where*: 12-170
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- Consult with GECD staff on how you can improve your online
professional social network profile on sites such as LinkedIn and Google
Scholar.****
- Also: get ready for career fair and a new school year by getting a
professional headshot, FREE!****
- Join our LinkedIn group to win a $5 TechCash gift certificate - click
here<http://www.linkedin.com/groups/MIT-GSC-Profile-Photo-Raffle-5109271?home=&gid=5109271&trk=anet_ug_hm>
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ARC August meeting
*What*: ARC August meeting
*When*: Tuesday, August 13th, 6-7PM
*Where*: GSC Office (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- Event review: academic development series, writing boot camp, grad
101/102****
- Plan the new semester: professional development, advisor/advisee
initiative, communication skills. COORDINATORS NEEDED!****
- If you have any good ideas, bring your own event plan and we will fund
you!****
- Dinner provided, RSVP here:
https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1352068249****
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August General Council Meeting
*What*: August General Council Meeting
*When*: Wednesday, August 14th, 5:00-7PM
*Where*: Stata Center, Room 32-124
*Contact*: gsc-president at mit.edu ****
- Join the Graduate Student Council's August General Council Meeting!****
- Get updates on major campus issues, initiatives, and events relevant
to MIT graduate students.****
- Dinner will be provided.****
- Join us afterward at the Muddy Charles Pub for informal extended
discussion.****
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Graduate Housing Task Force Listening Session
*What*: Graduate Housing Task Force Listening Session
*When*: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 5:30-7:30pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown
*Contact*: kcedrone at mit.edu ****
- Have something to say about on- or off-campus graduate housing at MIT?*
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- As part of its activities on the Graduate Housing Task Force the GSC
is hosting a listening session.****
- Dean of Graduate Education Christine Ortiz and other task force
members will be there to hear your opinions on, and****
- ideas for MIT graduate housing policy, plans and strategy.****
- Refreshments will be served.****
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GSC Orientation Committee meeting
*What*: GSC Orientation Committee meeting
*When*: Thursday, August 15th, 6:30pm
*Where*: GSC office, Walker Memorial (50-220)
*Contact*: gsc-oc at mit.edu ****
- Orientation is almost here!****
- Learn how you can get involved in events welcoming incoming graduate
students to MIT!****
- Dinner will be served, RSVP here:
https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=2037588274****
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Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*What*: GSC-HCA Monthly Meeting
*When*: Monday, August 19th, 6 - 7 pm
*Where*: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-hca at mit.edu ****
- Do you have something to say about student housing? Childcare?
Transportation?****
- Come to the GSC HCA Meeting to get involved with student-centered
issues!****
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Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee Representatives
*What*: Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee
Representatives
*When*: Deadline: August 20, 2013
*Where*:
http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2013-institute-committee-rep-application/
*Contact*: gsc-nominations at mit.edu ****
- Serving on an Institute Committee enables you to impact important
decisions made by MIT****
- Available positions and application form are here****
- Institute Committees form a vital link between the administration, the
GSC and the community as a whole****
- As an Institute rep, you'll get to see how MIT works behind-the-scenes*
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- Your involvement will impact short and long term MIT policy decisions
in a very significant way****
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Recruiting: International Mentorship Mixer
*What*: International Mentorship Mixer
*When*: August 31,2013 (6:00-8:00 pm)
*Where*: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial (50)
*Contact*: azubair at mit.edu ; afroz at mit.edu ****
- Provide first year international grad students an opportunity for
cultural exchange, to learn more about Cambridge & Boston and the overall
MIT life****
- Should you decide to participate in the program, your have to be in
e-mail contact with your mentee in late August.****
- The info you provide will be used to match-up mentees and mentors
according to national/regional origins, mutual interests & similar
considerations****
- Signup to become a mentor of incoming new grad students using this
form http://goo.gl/qkqFNa****
- The deadline to sign-up as a mentor is Friday, August 16****
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The New GradRat Ring Unveiling coming up!
*What*: The New GradRat Ring Unveiling coming up!
*When*: Thursday, September 5, 5pm - 7pm
*Where*: Walker Memorial (Building 50)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu ****
- The new design of the GradRat will be revealed at this big event****
- Chocolate, desserts, and wine will be served****
- Free giveaways of various goodies!****
- 10 $50 discounts for the ring will be raffled off****
- We will also be taking orders and doing ring sizings****
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Recruiting: Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013
*What*: Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013
*When*: September 7 (8:30 am -2:30 pm)
*Where*: Stratton Student Center (W20)
*Contact*: azubair at mit.edu, afroz at mit.edu ****
- Graduate Student Volunteer Day (GSVD) is an excellent opportunity to
meet fellow graduate students while providing service to the community.**
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- The day consists of a registration and breakfast, a few hours of
volunteering with a team of MIT graduate students, and an appreciation
lunch at the end****
- Provide with an opportunity to mingle with new grad students while
serving the community****
- Sign-up is required and deadline for signup is August 23, 2013:
http://tinyurl.com/gsvd13****
- The event is open to spouses & partners but is not suitable for
children****
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2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC
*What*: 2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC
*Where*: http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/history/
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu ****
- The 2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC is now available to the MIT
community.****
- The report describes the GSC's major achievements and contributions
toward the goal of improving the MIT graduate student experience****
- for the 2012-2013 academic year.****
- Read the report at: http://gsc.mit.edu/about-gsc/history/****
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Academic-Professional****
MIT Museum Part-Time Educator
*What*: MIT Museum Part-Time Educator
*When*: September 2013- June 2014
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: edsearch at mit.edu ****
- The Museum is seeking MIT graduate students to teach science, and
engineering workshops for middle and high school students during the school
year.****
- Three-hour shifts will be available Monday through Friday between 9:30
and 3:30, depending on school demand.****
- The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and should be
available for “on call” work 1-2 days a week, with two weeks advance notice.
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- Anticipated commitment is 6-12 hours/month with the possibility of
additional hours. Compensation of $12/hour and training will be provided.
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- Please send cover letter and resume to edsearch at mit.edu. Review of
applications will begin in late August with hiring to occur in late
September.****
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Extracurricular****
Social Dance Beginner Series: RUMBA DANCE!
*What*: Social Dance Beginner Series: RUMBA DANCE!
*When*: 8 - 9 pm, Wednesday, August 14th
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu, mitbdt-exec at mit.edu ****
- Everybody can social dance - even with two left feet!****
- NO experience necessary, NO partner necessary!****
- Comfortable clothing/shoes recommended; tennis shoes are fine!****
- Just come out and have some fun!****
- Please sign up if interested!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vl_hg5oZBk3i-OB8lzJ20r_du7PZovpHiI1zEQ0XWy4/viewform
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Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp
*What*: Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango Bootcamp
*When*: September 7-8, 2013
*Where*: W20-491, W20-Lobdell
*Contact*: tango at mit.edu ****
- Intensive two day introduction to Argentine Tango designed to get you
from no dancing to tango in two quick days****
- No dance partner or experience needed****
- Space is limited: the bootcamps have been wildly popular in the past
so be sure to sign up now****
- Check out 2011 IAP bootcamp demonstration video:
http://www.facebook.com/v/10100286658316256/****
- To register, visit http://tango.mit.edu/workshops/bootcamp.php****
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Miscellaneous****
Collaborative Art Project @ MIT Museum
*What*: Collaborative Art Project @ MIT Museum
*When*: Friday, September 13, 5-8pm
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu ****
- Build community through textile art at the MIT Museum****
- Contribute to a collaborative artwork with your lab, living group,
family, and/or friends****
- MIT students, staff, and faculty admitted for free****
- More info at http://bit.ly/septart****
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Social****
MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tuesday, August 13, 8pm. Show starts at 8:30pm.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-comedy at mit.edu ****
- Join us for another MIT Comedy Night, with headliner Mehran Khaghani
(voted Boston’s best comedian by the Boston Phoenix).****
- Hosted by Wes Hazard. Featuring Shawn Armistead, Marc Basch, Chris
Pennie, John Paul Rivera, Philip Wolfe.****
- Snacks and soda provided. Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive
Committee (TEEC). Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez ’38 Humor
Fund, and****
- 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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Chinese Valentine's Day Movie Night
*What*: Chinese Valentine's Day Movie Night
*When*: 08/16/2013 6pm-9pm
*Where*: Edgerton Lounge
*Contact*: cast-board at mit.edu ****
- Chinese Valentine's Day is one most important Chinese traditional
festivals, which is a memorial to a romantc love story about Niu Lang and
Zhi Nv.****
- We would like to invite the researchers and students out of lab and
class to spend a romantic and nice evening with friends.****
- We will choose a romantic movie (In English or at least with English
subtitles) to watch after the dinner.****
- Chinese food and drinks will be provided.****
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MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro
*When*: August 19th, 5:30pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu ****
- Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and A^3 for food and
drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub****
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MIT-GCF Dessert Socials
*What*: MIT-GCF Dessert Socials
*When*: Sat 8/24, Sun 8/25, Mon 8/26, Thurs 8/29, all 8-9 pm; Wed 9/4, 6 pm
*Where*: Various locations - see below
*Contact*: mit-gcf-info at mit.edu ****
- Hungry for more? Whet your palate at one of our dessert socials!****
- Come join us for dessert and check out the Christian community on
campus. All are welcome!****
- Co-sponsored by Graduate Christian Fellowship and GSC Funding Board****
- Locations: Sat 8/24- Ashdown floor kitchen; Sun 8/25 - Edgerton large
lounge; Mon 8/26 - Tang 24th floor lounge; Thurs 8/29 - Sidney Pacific
seminar room; Wed 9/4 - Arch/Planning Room 9-451****
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Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ
*What*: Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ
*When*: Wednesday, August 28th, 12:30pm-230pm
*Where*: Eastgate Courtyard
*Contact*: abartik at mit.edu ****
- Join us in welcoming the new economics graduate students to MIT.****
- Socialize over burgers, hot-dogs, and cold drinks.****
- Discuss life as an MIT graduate student, and share ideas.****
- All are welcome!****
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Ashdown Orientation Dance Party
*What*: Ashdown Orientation Dance Party
*When*: 30th August, 9 PM
*Where*: Ashdown House
*Contact*: ashdown-social at mit.edu ****
- Break the ice with incoming grad students before the heat of the
semester****
- Free Food!****
- Great DJ's and Music!****
- Interesting games and ice breakers!****
- ID verification required for alcohol consumption****
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