[GSC-anno] @MIT [General Council Mtg, Red Sox, e4Dev Launch, Hiking Trip, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Sep 9 05:41:49 EDT 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- Fall Funding Board Application Deadline Approaching<#141020be62b8777d_GSC1>
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- September ARC Committee meeting <#141020be62b8777d_GSC2>****
- September General Council Meeting <#141020be62b8777d_GSC3>****
- Boston Red Sox Green Team: Blue Jays @ Red Sox <#141020be62b8777d_GSC4>
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- New Shuttle Line to Inman Square, Union Square, and East
Cambridge!<#141020be62b8777d_GSC5>
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Orientation 2013 ****
- New Chinese Student Orientation Dinner <#141020be62b8777d_Orientation1>
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- Museum of Fine Arts <#141020be62b8777d_Orientation2>****
Academic-Professional ****
- Energy 101 Series/BioEnergy
Community<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional1>
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- Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support <#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional2>*
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- McKinsey & Company General APD
Presentation<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional3>
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- Reading the Human Genome - A lecture by Prof. Eric
Lander<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional4>
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- Water Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Workshop<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional5>
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- H at cking Medicine Double Header of Hack Events in September and
October!<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional6>
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- MIT Canadians Research Symposium<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional7>
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- MIT Museum Part Time Educator<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional8>
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- Now Hiring: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge
Assistant<#141020be62b8777d_Academic-Professional9>
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Extracurricular ****
- MIT Science Policy Initiative Monthly
Meeting<#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular1>
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- TCC Monday Night Discussion <#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular2>****
- e4Dev Launch Event: Panel Discussion and Networking
Reception<#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular3>
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- Fossil Free MIT Kickoff Meeting <#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular4>***
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- Women's Ice Hockey Club Team Kickoff
Meeting<#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular5>
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- Ampersand Concert Series: Variety Show<#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular6>
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- MIT Outdoors Club Intro Circus <#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular7>****
- Free Weekly Salsa Classes <#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular8>****
- From MIT to Andy's Room, the Birth & Evolution of Computer
Graphics<#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular9>
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- MITxplore Start-of Semester Dinner & Info
Session<#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular10>
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- Women's Volleyball Club Tryouts <#141020be62b8777d_Extracurricular11>**
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Miscellaneous ****
- Artmaking and Community Engagement @ MIT Museum<#141020be62b8777d_Misc1>
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- Run with the Collier Strong Team in the September 15th Boston 5K or
half-marathon <#141020be62b8777d_Misc2>****
Social ****
- Monday Night Football Kickoff and 10 wings for
$2<#141020be62b8777d_Social1>
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- Reception for the List's Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and
Lottery <#141020be62b8777d_Social2>****
- MIT VentureShips Club Kick-Off Event <#141020be62b8777d_Social3>****
- MIT Water Club - Science Policy Initiative Happy
Hour<#141020be62b8777d_Social4>
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- TPSS International Food Night <#141020be62b8777d_Social5>****
- HSA Greek-Style Welcome BBQ <#141020be62b8777d_Social6>****
- Arab Student Organization Kickoff Dinner <#141020be62b8777d_Social7>***
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- MITSSS Welcome BBQ <#141020be62b8777d_Social8>****
- SANGAM Orientation Social <#141020be62b8777d_Social9>****
- Flight Night! <#141020be62b8777d_Social10>****
- Mid-Autumn Festival Gala <#141020be62b8777d_Social11>****
- Masquerade -- Ballroom Social <#141020be62b8777d_Social12>****
- Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your
department!<#141020be62b8777d_Social13>
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GSC****
Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle - Deadline Approaching
*What*: Summer/Fall Round II (Fall) Funding Board Cycle - Application Now
Open
*When*: From September 1st - September 15th.
*Where*: https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu ****
- Applications for Summer/Fall Round II are now open!****
- Cycle starts on Sept. 29th and ends on Dec 31st****
- The application deadline is Sunday, 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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September ARC Committee meeting
*What*: September ARC Committee meeting
*When*: Tuesday, September 10th, 6-7pm
*Where*: GSC Office, 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- Meeting Agenda:****
- Career panels -- we're trying to work with companies and entrepreneurs
to create career-related panels****
- Advising -- Discussion on what makes a good advisor/advisee? Plus new
data on departmental advisor/advisee practices!****
- Communication skills -- Developing specific events on how to improve
students' article-writing and how to increase impact****
- Dinner provided****
- Please sign-up at: http://signup.mit.edu/946970188****
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September General Council Meeting
*What*: General Council Meeting
*When*: September 11, 2013, 5:00pm-7:00pm
*Where*: Room 4-237
*Contact*: Caleb Waugh, gsc-president at mit.edu ****
- Join the Graduate Student Council's September General Council Meeting!*
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- 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 extended informal
discussion.****
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Boston Red Sox Green Team: Blue Jays @ Red Sox (free admission to Fenway
included)
*What*: Boston Red Sox Green Team: Blue Jays @ Red Sox (free admission to
Fenway included)
*When*: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, 5:15-9pm
*Where*: Fenway Park
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu ****
- Come join us to support the Boston Red Sox Green Team!****
- Go to a RED SOX VS. BLUE JAYS Game FOR FREE!!****
- Collect recyclables between innings and watch the game during innings!*
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- Meet at 77 Mass Ave @ 5:15 p.m. to take the bus to Fenway.****
- Complete both sign-ups! Sign-up 1
<http://signup.mit.edu/531043000> & Sign-up
2<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sura-JL47h0usxLTYNbsF_McmhKnQ1KYpQKJp1073SU/viewform>
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New Shuttle Line to Inman Square, Union Square, and East Cambridge!
*What*: Institute launches a new shuttle line this Fall to Imman Square,
Union Square and East Cambridge
*When*: September 2013 - 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 has begun a new 4-month pilot
program<http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/somerville-shuttle-pilot-program/>offering
an additional shuttle line to the MIT Community.
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- The new line serves Inman Square, Union Square and East Cambridge.****
- It runs 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://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/shuttles/schedules/Saferide_Somerville2013.pdf>
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Orientation 2013****
New Chinese Student Orientation Dinner
*What*: New Chinese Student Orientation Dinner
*When*: Sep. 9th 6-10pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Multi-purpose Room
*Contact*: cssa-orientation at mit.edu ****
- This is a special orientation event for new Chinese students at MIT.
Chinese Food will be served.****
- This orientation event includes a dinner session, a student-group
introduction session, a panel-discussion session and an ice-cream social.
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- Registration required:
https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=ChineseOrientation****
- New students are encouraged to raise any questions before the event by
contacting cssa-orientation at mit.edu****
- This event is co-sponsored by CSSA and China Crossroads****
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Museum of Fine Arts
*What*: Museum of Fine Arts
*When*: September 13, 2013, 2pm
*Where*: Kendall T Station
*Contact*: gsc-arts at mit.edu ****
- Experience Boston's comprehensive collection of artistic masterpieces
at the Museum of Fine Arts****
- Please RSVP to enter the lottery for a tour of the Highlights of the
MFA****
- RSVP link: http://bit.ly/1eiGiqg****
- Bring your MIT ID for free admission (and a T Pass)****
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Academic-Professional****
[MIT Energy Club] Energy 101 Series/BioEnergy Community
*What*: Energy 101 Series/BioEnergy Community
*When*: TODAY at 4pm
*Where*: E51-335
*Contact*: trivedi at mit.edu ****
- Interested in learning about how BioEnergy can change the world?****
- Come to our BioEnergy 101 talk on producing liquid fuels, electricity
and other uses of biomass resources****
- Speaker - Matthew Pearlson (Citizen's Energy Corp., Research
Specialist)****
- Refreshments will be provided****
- This is the first of MIT Energy Club's Energy 101 Series****
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Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support
*What*: Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support
*When*: 09/10/2013 6:30-9:00pm
*Where*: Tang Residence Hall, 24th Floor
*Contact*: wjglover at mit.edu ****
- Struggling to finish your thesis?****
- Join our Peer-to-Peer Thesis Support****
- Targeted to Post-Proposal students, but all are welcome!****
- Dinner provided but space is limited.****
- To register, please email Dr. Wiljeana Glover at wjglover at mit.edu****
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McKinsey & Company General APD Presentation
*What*: McKinsey & Company General APD Presentation
*When*: Thursday, September 12, 2013
*Where*: Building 34-101
*Contact*: Katherine Ehringhaus, Recruiter
katherine_ehringhaus at mckinsey.comJamie Connors, Recruiter
jamie_connors at mckinsey.com ****
- Please join McKinsey & Company to learn about our 2014 full-time
hiring opportunities for PhDs, Postdocs, and non-MBA Masters.****
- RSVP Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MITfall2013presentation****
- *Masters candidates who finished undergrad before July 2010 are
invited to join this presentation and are eligible for our Associate
position.****
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Reading the Human Genome - A lecture by Prof. Eric Lander
*What*: Reading the Human Genome - A lecture by Prof. Eric Lander
*When*: Wed, Sept 18: 6 PM (refreshments), 6:30 PM (lecture)
*Where*: Sidney Pacific graduate residence (ground floor Mark Multipurpose
Room)
*Contact*: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu ****
- Join us for an exciting lecture by Prof. Eric Lander****
- Professor of Biology at MIT and founding director of the Broad
Institute of MIT and Harvard****
- RSVP: http://bit.ly/sp-lander****
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Water Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop
*What*: Water Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop
*When*: 20 September 2013 2:30 pm
*Where*: E51-345
*Contact*: banchik at mit.edu ****
- Join us for an afternoon workshop of panels, networking and brainstorm
sessions around water entrepreneurship with ImagineH2O.****
- Learn about new technology and startup opportunities the growing clean
water sector.****
- Register today at http://mit-waterentrepreneurship-es2.eventbrite.com/!
MIT students get in free.****
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H at cking Medicine Double Header of Hack Events in September and October!
*What*: H at cking Medicine Double Header of Hack Events in September and
October!
*When*: September 20th - 22nd and October 18-20nd
*Where*: Brigham and Women's Hospital & Boston Children's Hospital
*Contact*: ippolita at mit.edu ****
- H at cking Medicine is excited to announce that we're partnering with
both Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Sept and Boston Children’s Hospital in
Oct****
- Celebrate the launch of Brigham's new iHub initiative. Learn more and
apply now: http://hackingmedicine.mit.edu/fall-2013/bwhhackathon/****
- Come join us for the first hacking pediatrics event with Boston
Children's Hosp and apply now here: http://bit.ly/1dIXhnQ****
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MIT Canadians Research Symposium
*What*: MIT Canadians Research Symposium
*When*: Monday September 23rd, 6:00 to 9:00PM
*Where*: 34-101 (6:00PM), 32-1xx (7:30PM)
*Contact*: canadians-owner at mit.edu ****
- Examining the role of Canada in research and development, and
Interdisciplinary showcase of research work conducted by Canadians at MIT
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- See http://www.mit.edu/~canadians/ to register for your free ticket!***
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- From 6:00: Talks by MIT Chancellor Eric Grimson and Consul General of
Canada, Mr. Patrick Binns****
- From 7:30: Poster session in Stata 1st floor, featuring Canadian MIT
students and postdocs****
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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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Now Hiring: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Assistant
*What*: Now Hiring: MIT IDEAS Global Challenge Assistant
*When*: As soon as possible
*Where*: at MIT's Public Service Center
*Contact*: kmytty at mit.edu ****
- We're recruiting a grad student to help make the MIT IDEAS Global
Challenge happen this year.****
- You'd help run major events large and small to help students with
their ideas.****
- You'd also work with teams and colleagues around campus to support the
teams entered this year.****
- It's one of the best ways to work with students around campus on super
cool social impact ideas.****
- 19 hours / week - about $12 - 15/ hour; drop us a note for more
details!****
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Extracurricular****
MIT Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting
*What*: MIT Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting
*When*: Monday, September 9th, 5:30 - 6:30
*Where*: 56-167
*Contact*: spi-exec at mit.edu ****
- Free Pizza!****
- Info Session: Washington, D.C. Trip - Executive Agencies Visit Days
(ExVD)****
- Discussion Topic: "Evidence-Based... Airstrikes?" On the Syrian
Response.****
-
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/03/world/middleeast/russia-syria.html?_r=0
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- E-mail spi-exec at mit.edu for more information****
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TCC Monday Night Discussion
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion
*When*: Monday September 9th, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: lhp at mit.edu ****
- Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!****
- For our opening discussion of the year, we'll be discussing prayer.****
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e4Dev Launch Event: Panel Discussion and Networking Reception
*What*: e4Dev Launch Event: Panel Discussion and Networking Reception
*When*: September 10, 2013; 5:00 - 7:30 pm
*Where*: Pappalardo Community Room, 4-329
*Contact*: yeb at mit.edu ****
- Join us for the launch of e4Dev, a new student group and discussion
forum focused on challenges at the nexus of energy and human development.
****
- Panel discussion will feature: Professor John Sterman, Professor
Michael Greenstone, Professor Ignacio Perez-Arriaga, + Dot Earth Writer
Andrew Revkin****
- Moderated by MITEI Deputy Director Dr. Robert Stoner****
- Stay after for a networking reception to learn about other groups and
research initiatives on campus working in this space.****
- Light refreshments will be served****
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Fossil Free MIT Kickoff Meeting
*What*: Fossil Free MIT Kickoff Meeting
*When*: Tuesday September 10, 7pm
*Where*: Chipman Room (6-104)
*Contact*: fossilfree at mit.edu ****
- Fossil fuel companies already own enough coal, oil, and gas to push us
way over 2°C warming. But they’re still looking for more!****
- Help fight climate change and take a stand for our future planet.****
- Sign our petition to tell MIT to divest its endowment from fossil fuel
companies at fossilfreemit.org****
- Ever said you're into energy or climate change in an app statement?****
- Do more than talk about energy and climate change. Come to our kickoff
meeting!****
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Women's Ice Hockey Club Team Kickoff Meeting
*What*: Women's Ice Hockey Club Team Kickoff Meeting
*When*: Wednesday, September 11 at 7pm
*Where*: 1-135
*Contact*: club-hockey-officers at mit.edu ****
- Whether you've played all your life or have never skated, now's your
chance!****
- Learn about the team while you eat some free dinner.****
- For more info check out our website: web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/ or
email the officers.****
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Ampersand Concert Series: Variety Show
*What*: Ampersand Concert Series: Variety Show
*When*: September 12, Doors open at 7:30 pm
*Where*: Bartos Theater (E15)
*Contact*: ampersand at wmbr.org ****
- A new concert series presented by WMBR and the List Visual Arts center*
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- Enjoy an acoustic and/or lo-fi variety show with artists from MIT and
the surrounding community****
- Celebrate the List's Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery
(open until 8!)****
- Tickets are $3 with MIT ID, $5 for general public; tickets available
pre-sale and at the door****
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MIT Outdoors Club Intro Circus
*What*: MIT Outdoors Club Intro Circus
*When*: Friday 09/13 - Sunday 09/15
*Where*: Groton, NH
*Contact*: clmurphy at mit.edu ****
- weekend of hiking and climbing trips based out of MITOC's Camelot
cabin in Groton, New Hampshire****
- great way to meet fellow outdoorsy folks and check out the White
Mountains****
- In order to attend, you must be (or become) a MITOC member, pay trip
fees ($30, or $20 for students), and attend the pre-trip meeting****
- Sign-ups will open Friday, 09/06 at noon (
http://mit.edu/~mitoc/www/#join_trip)****
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Free Weekly Salsa Classes
*What*: Free Weekly Salsa Classes
*When*: Sundays, Sep 15 to Dec 8, 6-9pm
*Where*: Lobby 13, http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=13
*Contact*: rueda_performers at mit.edu ****
- Learn Salsa with the MIT Casino Rueda Group!****
- Beginner Classes 7:30-9, Intermediate Classes 6-7:30.****
- No partner required; no experience required for the beginner classes.**
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- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.****
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>From MIT to Andy's Room, the Birth & Evolution of Computer Graphics
*What*: From MIT to Andy's Room, the Birth & Evolution of Computer Graphics
*When*: Wednesday, September 18, 6-8pm
*Where*: MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave.
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu ****
- Come listen to Tom Sito, professional animator and USC Professor of
the Practice of Cinematic Arts****
- Professor Sito will be speaking about his new book, "Moving
Innovation: A History of Computer Animation****
- Professor Sito has worked on numerous films including The Lion King,
Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid****
- Talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing****
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MITxplore Start-of Semester Dinner & Info Session
*What*: MITxplore Start-of Semester Dinner & Info Session
*When*: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 PM
*Where*: 1-131
*Contact*: mitxplore-exec at mit.edu ****
- MITxplore is a public service organization committed to teaching kids
mathematics in a fun and exploratory way****
- MITxplore volunteers design hand-on math activities and teach weekly
after-school sessions in public schools around the Boston area****
- Additionally, MITxplore organizes a yearly Math Day, open to the
public. Check out our website, www.mitxplore.org, for more details!****
- Come meet MITxplore volunteers and learn more about what we do at our
info session! Free food will be provided!****
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Women's Volleyball Club Tryouts
*What*: Women's Volleyball Club Tryouts
*When*: Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings
*Where*: Rockwell Cage
*Contact*: wvc-officers at mit.edu ****
- Come play volleyball with the Women's Volleyball Club.****
- We have teams at all skill levels, so everyone is welcome!****
- Go to http://web.mit.edu/chickvb for more information.****
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Miscellaneous****
Artmaking and Community Engagement @ MIT Museum
*What*: Artmaking and Community Engagement @ MIT Museum
*When*: Friday, September 13, 5-8pm
*Where*: MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave.
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu ****
- Make your mark with a community art project created by artist Clara
Wainwright****
- Connect to other MIT and community groups throughout the evening****
- View the Mending Boston collage, created in memory of Officer Sean
Collier****
- For more information: bit.ly/msmfdy****
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Run with the Collier Strong Team in the September 15th Boston 5K or
half-marathon
*What*: Run with the Collier Strong Team in the September 15th Boston 5K or
half-marathon
*When*: September 15, 7.30am
*Where*: Suffolk Downs, 525 McClellan Highway
*Contact*: dighe at mit.edu ****
- Run with a group of MIT students as part of the "Collier Strong" team
in support of Officer Sean Collier****
- Groups organized for both 5K and the half-marathon****
- Register here (deadline to register is Wednesday September 11):
http://www.131marathon.com/boston/#register****
- Sign up here to receive instructions on race day logistics:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AfLY26IUhJX6Zb2Sm9gkB-9uuQsKcJovVS7yJYTZaL0/viewform
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- All registration proceeds go to the One Fund****
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Social****
Monday Night Football Kickoff and 10 wings for $2
*What*: Monday Night Football Kickoff and 10 wings for $2
*When*: Monday, Sep 9, 6:30pm and every Monday thereafter 7:30pm.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-sports at mit.edu ****
- Come kick off NFL Monday Night Football with 10 wings for $2!
Philadelphia at Washington 7:00, Houston at San Diego 10:15.****
- Special intro-to-football half-time presentation by Prof. Yuriy Roman,
Ashdown Associate Housemaster!****
- Join us every Monday 9/16 - 12/16 starting at 7:30 for more wings and
football!****
- Sponsored by the Graduate Student Life Grants. Hosted by the Thirsty
Ear Executive Committee (TEEC).****
- 21+ w/ govt and MIT photo IDs only. Please have IDs ready to show at
door.****
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Reception for the List's Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery
*What*: Reception for the List's Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and
Lottery
*When*: September 10, 5-7 pm
*Where*: List Visual Arts Center (E15 Upper Atrium)
*Contact*: cklemens at mit.edu ****
- Fond of Alexander Calder? Cindy Sherman? Sol LeWitt? Enter a lottery
to win art by them (or 500 others) for the year from our Student Loan
Collection****
- Schmooze with other grad students interested in visual art****
- Enjoy pizza from Otto's; beer and wine too!****
- Music by DJ Franck Dernoncourt****
- IT'S FREE and you can win awesome artwork****
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MIT VentureShips Club Kick-Off Event
*What*: MIT VentureShips Club Kick-Off Event
*When*: September 11 at 12:00PM
*Where*: Student Center W20-407
*Contact*: vs2013mit at mit.edu ****
- Do you want to learn from scratch about business/marketing/patent?****
- Come and work with our CEOs!****
- Or are you a tech-savvy engineer crazy about modeling/coding/designing?
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- This is an opportunity to combine your work with the real world!****
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MIT Water Club - Science Policy Initiative Happy Hour
*What*: MIT Water Club - Science Policy Initiative Happy Hour
*When*: Wednesday, September 11, 5:30PM
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: dctanugi at mit.edu ****
- Come meet fellow science policy wonks and water enthusiasts in a
casual setting!****
- The Muddy Charles Pub has great beers and a cash bar. The venue is 21+
only.****
- Bring your friends!****
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TPSS International Food Night
*What*: TPSS International Food Night
*When*: Sept. 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
*Where*: 6-104
*Contact*: tpss at mit.edu ****
- An evening of international appreciation and discourse sparked by
global cuisines.****
- Sponsored by ARCADE and TPSS****
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HSA Greek-Style Welcome BBQ
*What*: HSA Greek-Style Welcome BBQ
*When*: Friday, Sept 13th 4-7pm
*Where*: MIT Sailing Pavilion
*Contact*: lagoudas at mit.edu ****
- Join the Hellenic Students' Association for a Greek-Style Welcome Back
BBQ!****
- The event will take place at the MIT Sailing Pavilion, and there will
be souvlakia, tzatziki, greek salad, baklava, and more****
- Come meet the members of the HSA and learn more about the club****
- This event is co-sponsored by the Hellenic Students' Association,
ARCADE and LEF.****
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Arab Student Organization Kickoff Dinner
*What*: Arab Student Organization Kickoff Dinner
*When*: Friday, September 13, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico (W20-202)
*Contact*: ahaidar at mit.edu ****
- Join us to connect or reconnect with friends from MIT, Harvard and
Wellseley.****
- Middle Eastern dinner followed with delicious desserts!****
- Wear cultural attire!****
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MITSSS Welcome BBQ
*What*: MITSSS Welcome BBQ
*When*: Sunday, 15 September 2013, 6:00pm–10:30pm
*Where*: Kresge BBQ pits
*Contact*: mitsss-com at mit.edu ****
- A welcome BBQ for Singaporeans in MIT****
- Tasty Singaporean delights on top of your usual burgers and hot dogs***
*
- Make friends, have fun and learn more about Singapore****
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SANGAM Orientation Social
*What*: SANGAM Orientation Social
*When*: Sunday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
*Where*: W20-306 (20 Chimneys)
*Contact*: sangam-exec at mit.edu ****
- Sangam welcomes all new students to their new home, MIT !****
- Join us for a fun evening to meet new and continuing students
interested in Indian culture****
- Get to know more about what Sangam does and how you can get involved***
*
- RSVP details at: http://web.mit.edu/sangam/www****
- Dinner will be provided !****
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Flight Night!
*What*: Flight Night!
*When*: Tuesday, September 17, 7:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu ****
- This month's theme: Surviving the Wild! Featuring snacks (including
s'mores!) and 4 beers based on the dangers of the outdoors.****
- Flight: $11. Educating your palate: Priceless.****
- Sponsored by GradRat. Hosted by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee
(TEEC).****
- 21+ w/ govt and MIT photo IDs only. Please have IDs 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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Mid-Autumn Festival Gala
*What*: Mid-Autumn Festival Gala
*When*: Saturday, September 21st, 7:00pm-9:45pm
*Where*: Walker Memorial, 50-140, 142 Memorial Drive
*Contact*: cssa-culture at mit.edu ****
- Celebrating one of the most important Chinese Festival--Mid-Autumn
Festival****
- Audiences watch a variety of singing, dancing, crosstalks, and
participate in games****
- Eat Mooncakes!****
- Opportunity to win a lottery prize and special presents!****
- Pre-registering needed (please bring ticket on event):
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8047553449****
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Masquerade -- Ballroom Social
*What*: Masquerade -- Ballroom Social
*When*: Saturday, September 21, 7:30pm-midnight
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec at mit.edu ****
- Free waltz lesson at 7:30pm with admission****
- Tickets: $6 MIT Students; $10 General Public****
- This social is MASQUERADE themed!****
- Bring your own mask or buy at the door for $1.****
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Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your department!
*What*: Have an Interdepartmental Mixer with your department!
*When*: Tuesdays during the Fall Semester
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: teec-mixers at mit.edu ****
- Want to have a pub mixer and meet people outside your department?****
- Have your department participate in an Interdepartmental Mixer at the
Thirsty Ear!****
- Getting started is easy! Just fill out the form at:
http://goo.gl/PMR3eY****
- Food funding available, supported by ODGE Graduate Student Life Grant.*
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