[GSC-anno] @MIT [$100K Pitch, Energy Night, Service Fellowships, Grad Life Grants, Tang BBQ, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
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Mon Oct 14 08:06:06 EDT 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly
Meeting<#141b6cc1d78701a2_GSC1>
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- Panel on Career Options in Industry: Biotechnology &
Healthcare<#141b6cc1d78701a2_GSC1>
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Academic-Professional ****
- Lecture by Robert Langer: Biomaterials and
Biotechnology<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional1>
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- MIT $100K Pitch Contest <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional2>****
- 2013 Path of Professorship
Workshop<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional3>
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- "What I Learned by 'Doing Capitalism'" - Lecture by Bill
Janeway<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional4>
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- e4Dev Special Event with Power
Africa<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional5>
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- MIT Energy Night <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional6>****
- International Sales Competition<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Academic-Professional7>
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Extracurricular ****
- MIT Curling Club Information session<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular1>
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- Exhibition Opening Party: "Chris Marker:
Guillaume-en-Égypte"<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular2>
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- IAP public service fellowships deadline<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular3>
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- Syria: How can YOU help? <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Extracurricular4>****
Miscellaneous ****
- Sleep, Memory, and Animal Dreams with Matthew
Wilson<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1>
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- Graduate Student Life Grants <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1>****
- Nutcracker @ Boston Opera House <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Misc1>****
Social ****
- Canadians Club Poutine Night <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social1>****
- October Social Science Happy Hour <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social2>****
- Bangladeshi Students' Association Eid-ul Adha Celebrations and
Dinner<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social3>
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- Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social4>****
- Chongyang Festival Cake Tasting <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social5>****
- Tang BBQ and Movie Night <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social6>****
- Sidney-Pacific Halloween Brunch <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social7>****
- GA^3 World Eats Fall 2013 <#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social8>****
- Heroes and Villains: an epic Halloween MIT/Harvard
mixer<#141b6cc1d78701a2_Social9>
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GSC****
Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*What*: Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*When*: Monday, October 21st, 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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Panel on Career Options in Industry: Biotechnology & Healthcare
*What*: Panel on Career Options in Industry: Biotechnology & Healthcare
*When*: October 23, 5:30 PM
*Where*: 32-155
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu ****
- Interested in learning about career options for PhDs in Biotechnology
& Healthcare?****
- Come to a panel discussion featuring MIT PhD alumni!****
- Companies featured: Sanofi, Vertex, Daktari Diagnostics, and Abpro labs
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- Light refreshments and snacks will be served****
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Academic-Professional****
SP Lecture by Robert Langer: Biomaterials and Biotechnology
*What*: SP Lecture by Robert Langer: Biomaterials and Biotechnology
*When*: Tuesday Oct 15. 6 pm (refreshments) 6:30pm (lecture)
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence, Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu ****
- The MIT Sidney Pacific / Presidential Fellows Distinguished Lecture
Series presents:****
- Biomaterials and Biotechnology****
- A Lecture by Institute Professor Robert Langer****
- Open to all graduate students****
- RSVP: http://bit.ly/sp-langer****
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MIT $100K Pitch Contest
*What*: MIT $100K Pitch Contest
*When*: Deadline October 15, 2013
*Where*: http://www.mit100k.org
*Contact*: info at mit100k.org ****
- One 60-second pitch is all you need to compete for $10,000 in cash
prizes at the MIT $100K Pitch Contest!****
- You'll get to pitch in front of VCs, entrepreneurs, top executives,
and an excited audience.****
- It's a great way to build a team around an idea you want to realize,
and to jump start the company you want to build.****
- Nervous? We offer a free How to Pitch workshop to make sure you are
prepared to be stunning! Stay tuned.****
- Pitch Contest Finale is on November 6, mark your calendar! ****
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2013 Path of Professorship Workshop for Graduate and Post-Doc Women
*What*: 2013 Path of Professorship Workshop for Graduate and Post-Doc Women
*When*: Applications due: Tuesday, October 15
*Where*: Link to the
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*Contact*: odge at mit.edu ****
- Dear Women Graduate Students and Post-docs: Are you considering a
career in academia?****
- The Office of the Dean of Graduate Education is pleased to announce
the opening of this year’s application to our Path of Professorship
workshop.****
- This workshop is designed to provide graduate and post-doctoral women
with information about academic careers in science and engineering fields
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- and the application process. Path of Professorship will run from
Friday, November 15th at 1pm through Saturday, November 16th at 5pm, and
cover topics ranging from “What Institution is Right for You?” to “The
Tenure Process.” ****
- Each year we are able to gather a wonderful group of female professors
from MIT and beyond to talk about their experiences in academia. ****
- More information is available at: http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/
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"What I Learned by 'Doing Capitalism'" - Lecture by Bill Janeway
*What*: "What I Learned by 'Doing Capitalism'" - Lecture by Bill Janeway
*When*: Thursday, October 17th, 3:30 PM (refreshments) 4:00 PM (lecture)
*Where*: 56-154
*Contact*: spi-exec at mit.edu ****
- Come hear Bill Janeway talk about his new book: Doing Capitalism in
the Innovation Economomy: Markets, Speculation, and the State****
- Free refreshments, coffee, and cookies before the event****
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e4Dev Special Event with Power Africa - RSVP req'd
*What*: e4Dev Special Event with Power Africa - RSVP req'd
*When*: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
*Where*: Building 66, Room 110 (66-110)
*Contact*: e4dev-request at mit.edu ****
- Join e4Dev for a special event with invited guests Power Africa
coordinator Andrew Herscowitz and USAID Energy Division Chief Allen
Eisendrath****
- The two will present an overview of Power Africa, a major Obama
Administration initiative to double access to power in sub-Saharan Africa
by 2030****
- The presentation will include a moderated question-and-answer session
led by MIT Energy Initiative Deputy Director Robert Stoner****
- Please RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yRIpLPwwon2f4jtkC52f5wLupYq61x_hQKooXk2mZ4c/viewform
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- Light refreshments will be served****
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MIT Energy Night
*What*: MIT Energy Night
*When*: Friday, October 18th 6-9PM
*Where*: MIT Museum - 265 Mass Ave.
*Contact*: kalathil at mit.edu ****
- MIT Energy Club's flagship event****
- Over 60 posters and start-ups****
- Network with VCs, Energy Professionals, Faculty & Students****
- Free Admission and Open to Public****
- Food and Refreshments will be served****
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International Sales Competition
*What*: International Sales Competition
*When*: Oct 21 - 25, Nov 2nd
*Where*: Phone & MIT Sloan
*Contact*: cherry.liang at sloan.mit.edu ****
- A unique opportunity for grduate students to win prestige, $10,000 in
cash prizes****
- Recruiting opportunities (intern and full time), and to network with
fellow graduate students and professionals from around the world****
- Consists of a preliminary round case telephone pitch (5 mins), and a
final round in-person individual & team case pitch (15min)****
- The top 3 contestants from each school in the preliminary round will
compete in the final round.****
- http://mitsloansalescompetition.com****
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Extracurricular****
MIT Curling Club Information session
*What*: MIT Curling Club Information session
*When*: Wednesday, October 16, 7:30pm
*Where*: 1-132
*Contact*: curling-owner at mit.edu ****
- Come learn about what curling is, how it is played, and how to get
involved with the club****
- We welcome all members, no experience needed****
- Weekly curling practices on Fridays****
- Join MIT's competitive team, who took third place nationally last year!
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Exhibition Opening Party: "Chris Marker: Guillaume-en-Égypte"
*What*: Exhibition Opening Party: "Chris Marker: Guillaume-en-Égypte"
*When*: Thursday, October 17, 5:30 pm
*Where*: List Visual Arts Center (E15)
*Contact*: cklemens at mit.edu ****
- Join arts enthusiasts in celebrating the opening of the List's new
"Chris Marker" exhibition****
- Film Screening and Talk with Curator Joao Ribas at 6 pm in Bartos****
- Party continues at Harvard's Carpenter Center, screening of "La Jetée"
at 7:30 pm****
- Delicious free food and wine****
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IAP public service fellowships deadline
*What*: IAP public service fellowships deadline
*When*: October 18th at noon
*Where*: bit.ly/psc_fi
*Contact*: hynd at mit.edu ****
- The Fellowships program supports MIT students working on
capacity-building service projects.****
- Students work with community-focused organizations including
non-profits and social enterprises (which can include the student's own
enterprise).****
- You can create your own project, continue work on an enterprise you
already started, or find project ideas on our website.****
- Applications for IAP Fellowships and Internships projects must be
submitted by noon on October 18th.****
- Find more information at bit.ly/psc_fi****
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Syria: How can YOU help?
*What*: Syria: How can YOU help?
*When*: 10/18/2013, 3PM
*Where*: Bush Room, building 13
*Contact*: hbey at mit.edu ****
- We will have speakers who will give us an insight into the
humanitarian aid efforts going on in Syria. We will then have a discussion
about what MIT students can do to help.****
- Please join us to make a difference! Dinner will be served!****
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Miscellaneous****
Sleep, Memory, and Animal Dreams with Matthew Wilson
*What*: Sleep, Memory, and Animal Dreams with Matthew Wilson
*When*: Wednesday, October 16, 6:00-7:30pm
*Where*: MIT Museum, 265 Mass. Ave.
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu ****
- Join in an interactive discussion with Matthew Wilson, Professor of
Neuroscience.****
- Part 1 of 3 of Soap Box: The Science of Remembering (and Forgetting).**
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- FMI: bit.ly/soap_box****
- Free admission. Refreshments will be provided.****
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Graduate Student Life Grants
*What*: Graduate Student Life Grants
*When*: October 18, 2013
*Where*: All of MIT!
*Contact*: gslg at mit.edu ****
- Need funding for an event or project (one-time or ongoing) that can
enhance graduate community at MIT?****
- Submit a proposal to the Graduate Student Life Grants program!****
- All MIT graduate students, spouses, faculty, and staff are welcome to
apply****
- For examples of past projects, proposals, and more, visit our website**
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- http://odge.mit.edu/community/gslg/****
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Nutcracker @ Boston Opera House
*What*: Nutcracker @ Boston Opera House
*When*: 12/08/2013 5:30pm
*Where*: Boston Opera House 539 Washington St. Boston
*Contact*: westgate-crc at mit.edu ****
- An engaging tale and a holiday tradition for many years to come!****
- Registration opens October 18th @ 8.00pm and ends October 25th .****
- https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event.php****
- Cost: $50 (MIT community)****
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Social****
Canadians Club Poutine Night
*What*: Canadians Club Poutine Night
*When*: October 17th, 7:30pm
*Where*: Thristy Ear Pub
*Contact*: leungk at mit.edu ****
- Come meet your friendly MIT Canadians at the Thirsty Ear Pub!****
- The Thirsty Ear will have all the comforts of a typical Canadian pub
with plenty of free poutine (one of Canada’s finest delicacies) on the
tables!****
- Lots of hot fries, fresh cheese and tasty gravy for everybody!****
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October Social Science Happy Hour
*What*: October Social Science Happy Hour
*When*: October 18th, 530pm
*Where*: E18-202
*Contact*: gea-officers at mit.edu ****
- Join us to discuss social science research.****
- Socialize over food and beverages.****
- Meet other social science researchers.****
- All are welcome!****
- Co-sponsored by the Graduate Economics Association and the GSC Funding
Board****
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Bangladeshi Students' Association Eid-ul Adha Celebrations and Dinner
*What*: Bangladeshi Students' Association Eid-ul Adha Celebrations and
Dinner
*When*: 10/18/13 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
*Where*: Twenty Chimneys (W20-306), Stratton Student Center
*Contact*: bd-exec at mit.edu ****
- MIT BSA will celebrate Eid ul Adha, one of the most important
celebrations of the Muslim community of Bangladesh****
- Join to enjoy traditional finger-licking Bangaldeshi festival dinner***
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- Get to know about Bangladeshi students community @ MIT****
- Performances and Fun Activities to follow****
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Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*What*: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*When*: Friday, October 18th at 7:30PM-10:00PM
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: oderberg at mit.edu ****
- Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with an awesome community of MIT
graduate students.****
- RSVP by sending an email to oderberg at mit.edu****
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Chongyang Festival Cake Tasting
*What*: Chongyang Festival Cake Tasting
*When*: Friday 10/18/13, 6:00pm.
*Where*: Edgerton House Lounge
*Contact*: zhaohong at mit.edu ****
- Chongyang is a traditional Asian festival to drive away danger and eat
Chongyang cakes. Come and join our Chongyang cake tasting party!****
- Play board games and enjoy the refreshment!****
- Please sign up here:
https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=chongyang2013&option=0&action=signup
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- This event is funded by GSC FUNDING BOARD. Sponsored by MIT CAST. ****
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Tang BBQ and Movie Night
*What*: Tang BBQ and Movie Night
*When*: Saturday, October 19th, 4pm onwards
*Where*: Tang Hall BBQ Pits (Rain Location: Tang 24th Floor Lounge)
*Contact*: tang-government at mit.edu ****
- Enjoy foliage by Charles River and the delicious BBQ food!****
- Celebrate the mid-term with friends and a good movie!****
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Sidney-Pacific Halloween Brunch
*What*: Sidney-Pacific Halloween Brunch
*When*: 10/20/2013 12:00 PM
*Where*: SP Mark MP Room
*Contact*: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu ****
- It's Halloween Brunch! Get into the spirit with food, friends, and
some Fall favorites like hot apple cider****
- Bring your own plate and utensils to help keep SP green.****
- Want to help make it happen? Set-up starts at 8am in the Mark Room
Kitchen.****
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GA^3 World Eats Fall 2013
*What*: GA^3 World Eats Fall 2013
*When*: 24 Oct, 5pm
*Where*: 33-116
*Contact*: ga3-exec at mit.edu ****
- GA^3 is hosting a World Eats potluck****
- Make your favorite meal, dessert, appetizer, drink, bread, salad,
sauce, dip, anything!****
- Email us back with the following info: Dish you plan to make, How many
people it will serve (no less than 10!), Estimation of grocery cost****
- We will subsidize your grocery cost (up to $20. Save your receipt!)****
- GA^3 will supply the plates, napkins and utensils.****
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Heroes and Villains: an epic Halloween MIT/Harvard mixer
*What*: Heroes and Villains: an epic Halloween MIT/Harvard mixer
*When*: Saturday, October 26th, 6 pm to 1 am
*Where*: Edgerton (6 to 7:30), Ashdown/Warehouse (7:30 to 9), Sidney
Pacific (9 to 1)
*Contact*: grad-halloween-2013 at mit.edu ****
- Appetizers and pumpkin carving at Edgerton from 6 to 7:30 pm!****
- Dinner and games at Ashdown and the Warehouse from 7:30 to 9 pm!****
- Dessert, drinks (Thirsty Ear, please bring 21+ ID), and dance at SP
from 9 to 1 am!****
- Live your legend.****
- Special thanks to ASA/LEF, GSC Funding Board, and GSC Activities.****
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