[GSC-anno] @MIT [New Shuttle Line, Third Thursdays, Orientation Events, IKEA Trip, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Aug 19 09:23:10 EDT 2013
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*SPECIAL: Be sure to check out the events in our new, temporary
"Orientation 2013" section! All students can participate in Orientation
events! Please note that some events require early registration.*****
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In this anno…
GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- New Shuttle Line this Fall! <#14096bc4d923d588_GSC1>****
- Housing and Community Affairs Committee Monthly
Meeting<#14096bc4d923d588_GSC2>
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- Second Round Applications Open - GSC Institute Committee
Representatives <#14096bc4d923d588_GSC3>****
- GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting <#14096bc4d923d588_GSC4>***
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- Third Thursdays @ the List <#14096bc4d923d588_GSC5>****
- Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle<#14096bc4d923d588_GSC6>
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- GradRat New Ring Design Premiere <#14096bc4d923d588_GSC7>****
- 2012-2013 Annual Report of the GSC <#14096bc4d923d588_GSC8>****
Orientation 2013 ****
- Orientation 2013, Volunteer Sign-up: Events Access and Free
T-shirts<#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation1>
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- Boston Harbor Cruise <#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation2>****
- Ashdown Orientation Dance Party <#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation3>****
- Graduate Student Volunteer Day 2013 <#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation4>***
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- MITourist 2013: Orientation Photo Scavenger
Hunt<#14096bc4d923d588_Orientation5>
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Academic-Professional ****
- Hiring: MIT Museum Part-Time
Educator<#14096bc4d923d588_Academic-Professional1>
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Extracurricular ****
- Ashdown & Edgerton Trip to IKEA <#14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular1>***
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- Introducing the Science Policy Initiative @
MIT<#14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular2>
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- Two Day Intensive Beginner Tango
Bootcamp<#14096bc4d923d588_Extracurricular3>
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Social ****
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and Aero-Astro<#14096bc4d923d588_Social1>
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- Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear <#14096bc4d923d588_Social2>****
- MIT-GCF Dessert Socials <#14096bc4d923d588_Social3>****
- Welcome-Back BBQ & Game Night <#14096bc4d923d588_Social4>****
- TEEC Barbeque <#14096bc4d923d588_Social5>****
- Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ <#14096bc4d923d588_Social6>
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GSC****
New Shuttle Line this Fall!
*What*: Institute launches a new Shuttle line this Fall to Imman Square,
Union Square and East Cambridge
*When*: September - December 2013
*Contact*: GSC Transportation Subcommittee gsc-hca-transportation at mit.edu **
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- The MIT Transportation and Parking Committee and the GSC
Transportation Subcommittee are pleased to announce a new 4-month pilot
program to offer an additional Shuttle line to the MIT Community.****
- The new line will serve Imman Square, Union Square and East Cambridge.*
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- It will run every day of the week, from 6 pm to 2:30 am on Sundays,
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 6 pm to 3:30 am on Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays.****
- Its continuation after December 2013 will depend critically on
ridership numbers. So if you want it, use it!****
- Exact routing can be found here<http://gsc.mit.edu/hca/NewRoute2013.pdf>
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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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GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting
*What*: GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting
*When*: Thursday, August 22th, 6-7 pm
*Where*: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-lasc at mit.edu ****
- Learn more about the federal, state, and local legislative and
regulatory developments affecting MIT graduate students!****
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Third Thursdays @ the List
*What*: Third Thursdays @ the List
*When*: Thurs. Aug. 22, 7pm
*Where*: List Visual Arts Center, E15 lobby
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu ****
- Explore the current exhibit featuring Ken Okiishi****
- Kickass cupcakes, drinks, and live DJ!****
- Make your own videos and enter the VINE contest****
- Bring your 21+ ID to drink****
- Link to the exhibit: http://listart.mit.edu/node/1019#.UhGogmRASVI****
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Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle - Application to open soon
*What*: Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle - Application to
open soon
*When*: September 1, 2013
*Where*: https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu ****
- Applications to open soon for Summer/Fall Round II****
- Cycle starts on Sept. 29th and ends on Dec 31st****
- The application deadline is Sept. 15th****
- Please review the GSC Funding Board
Guidelines<http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/guidelines/>prior to
filling in your application.
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GradRat New Ring Design Premiere
*What*: GradRat New Ring Design Premiere
*When*: Thursday, September 5, 5pm - 7pm
*Where*: Walker Memorial, Morss Hall (50-140)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu ****
- We will be unveiling the new GradRat ring design for the next 5 years**
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- 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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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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Orientation 2013****
Orientation 2013, Volunteer Sign-up: Events Access and Free T-shirts
*What*: Orientation 2013, Volunteer Sign-up: Events Access and Free
T-shirts
*When*: Now
*Where*: On Campus
*Contact*: gsc-oc at mit.edu ****
- The best welcome party of the year is finally here. Help us out, get
events access and a free T-shirt.****
- Make new friends meeting the incoming grad students. You can sign up
for as many events as you want.****
- Week one (8/25-8/31):
https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1649232481****
- Week two and three(9/07-9/14):
https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=2104214892****
- Family Carnival (8/31 2pm to 6pm):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ans0LX0Zak8-dHRJZTRVZjItNU9DcWhoY1F0SHJMNnc#gid=0
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Boston Harbor Cruise
*What*: Boston Harbor Cruise
*When*: August 28 @ 7pm
*Where*: The Provincetown II (dock is at 200 Seaport Blvd)
*Contact*: schlusve at mit.edu; adubin at mit.edu; nwang at mit.edu ****
- Come join us for the Boston Harbor Cruise!****
- Enjoy dancing, meeting the first years, and making new friends!****
- Dress to impress!****
- Food will be served and attendees must be 21+!****
- Get a ticket at the Orientation Info Booth or at
https://gsc.scripts.mit.edu:444/ssl/em/?pg=1&id=37****
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Ashdown Orientation Dance Party
*What*: Ashdown Orientation Dance Party
*When*: Friday, August 30th, 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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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 grad students, and an appreciation lunch at
the end.****
- Provide with an opportunity to mingle with new grad students while
serving the community****
- The event description is at http://tinyurl.com/2013-MIT-GSVD****
- Sign-up is required and deadline for signup is August 23, 2013:
http://tinyurl.com/gsvd13****
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MITourist 2013: Orientation Photo Scavenger Hunt
*What*: MITourist 2013: Orientation Photo Scavenger Hunt
*When*: 09/08/2013 3:00 PM
*Where*: SP Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-scavenger-hunt at mit.edu ****
- Come to SP's Orientation Scavenger Hunt and get the chance to explore
campus.****
- Dinner will be provided after the Scavenger Hunt where we'll show the
solutions.****
- To sign up, go to http://goo.gl/bF9RYX****
- Teams should have between 5 and 8 people, but incomplete teams can
sign up and will be merged later.****
- Sign ups to the website will be open until 9/7.****
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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****
Ashdown & Edgerton Trip to IKEA
*What*: Ashdown & Edgerton Trip to IKEA
*When*: August 24th, departing at 9:00AM and 11:00AM.
*Where*: Meet in front of Ashdown 15mins before departure.
*Contact*: yiouhe at mit.edu; danielma at mit.edu ****
- Need any new furniture for your apartment? Ashdown and Edgerton are
providing a $5 IKEA bus trip on August 24th (Saturday)!****
- Choose your preferred departure trip (9AM, 11AM) and return trip
(12PM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM)! Higher priority will be given to new incoming
students.****
- Current residents please sign up at http://signup.mit.edu/1501516073.**
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- New coming students, please sign up at http://signup.mit.edu/392379512.
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- This event is sponsored by Edgerton House, Ashdown House and the GSC
Funding Board.****
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Introducing the Science Policy Initiative @ MIT
*What*: Introducing the Science Policy Initiative @ MIT
*When*: Tuesday, September 3, 12:00pm
*Where*: Room 6-120
*Contact*: spi-rsvp at mit.edu ****
- MIT's Science Policy Initiative (SPI) is beginning the year with an
introduction event for new and current graduate students****
- We'll introduce the goals and activities of SPI as well as the new
Graduate Certificate Program in Science, Technology, and Policy****
- Susan Solomon, Charles Stewart, and Richard de Neufville will talk
about their experiences in the interaction between science and policy****
- Space is limited; food will be provided.****
- Please RSVP at spi-rsvp at mit.edu!****
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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://goo.gl/CxdMLM**
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- To register, visit http://tango.mit.edu/workshops/bootcamp.php****
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Social****
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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Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear
*What*: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear
*When*: August 20th
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu ****
- Join us for another Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear****
- This month: Breakfast Beer!****
- Featuring 4 beers with bacon and pancakes for $11****
- 21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.****
- The Thirsty Ear is MIT’s on-campus pub, serving dinner and drinks at
grad student prices. http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu****
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MIT-GCF Dessert Socials
*What*: MIT-GCF Dessert Socials
*When*: Sat 8/24, Sun 8/25, Mon 8/26, Thurs 8/29, all 8-9 pm; Wed 9/4, 6 pm
*Where*: Various locations - see below
*Contact*: mit-gcf-info at mit.edu ****
- Hungry for more? Whet your palate at one of our dessert socials!****
- Come join us for dessert and check out the Christian community on
campus. All are welcome!****
- Co-sponsored by Graduate Christian Fellowship and GSC Funding Board****
- Locations: Sat 8/24- Ashdown floor kitchen; Sun 8/25 - Edgerton large
lounge; Mon 8/26 - Tang 24th floor lounge; Thurs 8/29 - Sidney Pacific
seminar room; Wed 9/4 - Arch/Planning Room 9-451****
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Welcome-Back BBQ & Game night
*What*: Welcome-Back BBQ & Game night
*When*: August 24th (Saturday), 6:00-10:00 pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific (Multi-Purpose Room & Courtyard)
*Contact*: persian-officers at mit.edu ****
- PSA BBQ and game night****
- Burgers, hot dogs, snacks, dips, music and more!****
- 5$ for MIT affiliates****
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TEEC Barbeque
*What*: TEEC Barbeque
*When*: August 25th, 2-6pm
*Where*: Ashdown House NW35
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu ****
- Come out to Ashdown for the TEEC BBQ****
- We will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers****
- Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants and GradRat. Hosted by
the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).****
- 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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Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ
*What*: Graduate Economics Association: Welcome BBQ
*When*: Wednesday, August 28th, 12:30pm-2:30pm
*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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