[GSC-anno] @MIT [Grad Coffee Hour, Sloan Coders, Dean Obeidallah, Community Lunch, Halloween events, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Oct 28 07:01:42 EDT 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council ****
- Grad Coffee Hour <#141feb53d923c876_GSC1>****
- Activities Committee Monthly Meeting <#141feb53d923c876_GSC2>****
- GSC Executive Committee Meeting <#141feb53d923c876_GSC3>****
- Data science career development panel <#141feb53d923c876_GSC4>****
Academic-Professional ****
- SloanCoders: Front(end) to
back(end)<#141feb53d923c876_Academic-Professional1>
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Extracurricular ****
- Free Yoga and Special dialogue: Dealing with Negative
Energy<#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular1>
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- TCC Monday Night Discussion <#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular2>****
- Dean Obeidallah Comedy Show <#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular3>****
- TPSS iAmbassador <#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular4>****
- getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest <#141feb53d923c876_Extracurricular5>
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Miscellaneous ****
- Candy, Cocktails, and Cutting-Edge Research! <#141feb53d923c876_Misc1>*
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- China Crossroads YouKu* Night: Fun Glimpses into
China<#141feb53d923c876_Misc2>
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- Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament <#141feb53d923c876_Misc3>****
Social ****
- Greek Night at Muddy Charles Pub <#141feb53d923c876_Social1>****
- Thirsty Ear Flight Night: Halloween <#141feb53d923c876_Social2>****
- Pumpkin Carving Coffee Hour <#141feb53d923c876_Social3>****
- Thirsty Ear Halloween Karaoke <#141feb53d923c876_Social4>****
- GCF Faculty Dinner <#141feb53d923c876_Social5>****
- LGBT Grad November dinner <#141feb53d923c876_Social6>****
- TCC Friday Night Supper with Vicki Thorn <#141feb53d923c876_Social7>***
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- PSA Halloween Party <#141feb53d923c876_Social8>****
- BGSA Monthly Community Lunch <#141feb53d923c876_Social9>****
- Kopitiam - Singapore Food Bazaar <#141feb53d923c876_Social10>****
- Tang Sushi Social <#141feb53d923c876_Social11>****
- MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD <#141feb53d923c876_Social12>*
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- MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#141feb53d923c876_Social13>***
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- MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event<#141feb53d923c876_Social14>
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- GA^3 Ice Cream Social Study Break <#141feb53d923c876_Social15>****
- MIT Sangam's Diwali night <#141feb53d923c876_Social16>****
- MIT CSSA 2013 Karaoke Night <#141feb53d923c876_Social17>****
GSC****
Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: Grad Coffee Hour
*When*: October 28 @ 7:00pm
*Where*: Forbes Cafe (Stata)
*Contact*: gsc-coffeehour at mit.edu ****
- Free food, coffee, and hot chocolate!****
- Array of snacks to enjoy!****
- Hang out with old friends or make new ones!****
- Take a break from studying!****
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Activities Committee Monthly Meeting
*What*: Activities Committee Monthly Meeting
*When*: Tues. Oct. 29, 5:30pm-6:30pm
*Where*: 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu ****
- Come find out how you can contribute to campus programming by
organizing fun events for graduate students!****
- New members welcome!****
- Food provided****
- RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/oxdr82q****
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GSC Executive Committee Meeting
*What*: GSC Executive Committee Meeting
*When*: Wednesday, October 30th, 6pm
*Where*: Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu ****
- Receive updates on current GSC business, as well as, upcoming programs
and initiatives.****
- Learn more about how you can get involved with the GSC.****
- Dinner will be provided.****
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Data science career development panel
*What*: Data science career development panel
*When*: Friday, Nov.1, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
*Where*: 32-144 (in the Stata Center)
*Contact*: ycdu at mit.edu ****
- Transitioning from Academia to the Technology Industry****
- For students learning physics, astrophysics, astronomy, math,
neuroscience, computational biology, operations research and other
quantitative fields****
- An introduction to data science and the skills necessary to enter the
field. He will also share stories of scientists who have made the
transition.****
- We will have Jake Klamka, the founder of the Insight Data Science
Fellow Program and John Rutherford, a former PhD at MIT now working in the
industry****
- Food and drinks will be provided****
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Academic-Professional****
SloanCoders: Front(end) to back(end): an overview of technologies for
developing web applications
*What*: SloanCoders: Front(end) to back(end): an overview of technologies
for developing web applications
*When*: October 30th 6 - 7 PM, 2013
*Where*: E62-223
*Contact*: sloancoders at mit.edu ****
- What is front-end? What is back-end development? How do these fit
together?****
- What technologies should I use in starting to build a web app?****
- What are easy ways to get started with web app development?****
- Suited for people with little or no web application development
experience****
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Extracurricular****
Free Yoga and Special dialogue: Dealing with Negative Energy
*What*: Free Yoga and Special dialogue: Dealing with Negative Energy
*When*: October 28th, 2013, 6:15-8:30 pm
*Where*: 56-180
*Contact*: mityoga24x7 at gmail.com ****
- We have free yoga session from 6:15-7:15 pm followed by our special
talk from 7:30-8:30 pm****
- The topic of our talk for this month is: Dealing with Negative Energy.*
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- Please bring your own****
- MIT ID required****
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TCC Monday Night Discussion
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion
*When*: Monday, October 28th, 7:00-8:30
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: lhp at mit.edu ****
- Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!****
- This week we're starting a four week series on different vocations.****
- This week, Andres and Christina Valenzuela will lead us on a
discussion of marriage and parenthood.****
- People of all faith backgrounds are welcome!****
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Dean Obeidallah Comedy Show
*What*: Dean Obeidallah Comedy Show
*When*: November 2nd, 7-9 PM
*Where*: 6-120
*Contact*: msa-ec-current at mit.edu ****
- Arab-American comedian dispelling stereotypes about Islam****
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TPSS iAmbassador
*What*: TPSS iAmbassador
*When*: November 14, 2013 12pm - 1pm
*Where*: E40-380
*Contact*: tpss at mit.edu ****
- Join the Technology Policy Students Society for a lunchtime
presentation on Chile.****
- Hosted by TPSS and generously funded by the GSC Funding Board.****
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getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest
*What*: getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest
*When*: Deadline - November 27, 2013
*Where*: N/A
*Contact*: getfit at mit.edu ****
- We’re looking for designs that highlight getfit’s upcoming 10-year
anniversary and fitness at MIT****
- Prize - $500 Amazon.com gift card****
- If you come up with the winning design, it’ll be seen on more than
4,000 T-shirts****
- Design guidelines: http://getfit.mit.edu/contests****
- Contest Deadline - November 27, 2013****
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Miscellaneous****
Candy, Cocktails, and Cutting-Edge Research!
*What*: Candy, Cocktails, and Cutting-Edge Research!
*When*: Friday, Nov 1: 7:00-9:00pm
*Where*: MIT Museum, 265 Mass Ave. N-51
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu ****
- Make your way through the MIT Museum and meet innovative researchers
from a variety of fields!****
- Learn about exoplanets, new frontiers in robotics, advanced medical
technologies, and more!****
- Candy and cocktails specially themed to the research topics will be
served.****
- $15 admission (Includes two cocktails). Pre-registration required.****
- FMI: bit.ly/sweet_science****
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China Crossroads YouKu* Night: Fun Glimpses into China
*What*: China Crossroads YouKu* Night: Fun Glimpses into China
*When*: Saturday, 11/2/2013 at 7 pm
*Where*: SP multipurpose room
*Contact*: dwang13 at mit.edu;cuicuichen at fas.harvard.edu; rongyuan at MIT.EDU ****
- During the session, 5 selected videos will be shown, followed by
trivia questions and discussions time after each. Chinese snacks will also
be served.****
- The videos are a fun selection, which provides helpful insights into
the food, culture, history, politics and life styles.****
- If you don’t know much about China, you are guaranteed to walk away as
a China expert at the end and wanting to know more.****
- If you think you know a lot about China, show off your knowledge and
take home some awesome prizes!****
- Please secure tickets at: https://youkunight.eventbrite.com/****
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Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament
*What*: Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament
*When*: Saturday, Nov 9: 3PM-5PM
*Where*: DuPont Tennis Court
*Contact*: guchch at mit.edu ****
- Singles: registration limit 8pp****
- Mixed Doubles: registration limit 2x8pairs****
- Win the Amazon gift card and CSSA-style prizes****
- Just for fun, no prior skills or talents are required. All the MIT
students are welcome!****
- Organized by the CSSA****
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Social****
Greek Night at Muddy Charles Pub
*What*: Greek Night at Muddy Charles Pub
*When*: Monday, October 28 at 7pm
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: lagoudas at mit.edu ****
- Join the Hellenic Student Association for our Greek Night at Muddy
Charles to celebrate Greek Independence Day****
- Enjoy drinks, free food, and Greek music!****
- Attendees must be 21+ with valid government ID****
- This event is sponsored by the ODGE****
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Thirsty Ear Flight Night: Halloween
*What*: Thirsty Ear Flight Night: Halloween
*When*: Tuesday, Oct 29th, 7:30 to 11:00pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu ****
- Come out to the Thirsty Ear Pub for Flight Night****
- This month: Halloween!****
- We will serve 4 Halloween themed beers with snacks for $11****
- 21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.****
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Pumpkin Carving Coffee Hour
*What*: Pumpkin Carving Coffee Hour
*When*: Wednesday, October 30th, 9 to 10 pm
*Where*: Sidney Pacific, Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu ****
- Humans have carved gourds for many years.****
- You can join in this hollowed tradition!****
- We will sculpt their outsides...****
- ...and eat roasted seeds from their insides!****
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Thirsty Ear Halloween Karaoke
*What*: Thirsty Ear Halloween Karaoke
*When*: Thursday, Oct 31st, Halloween
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu ****
- Come out to the Thirsty Ear for Halloween Karaoke****
- Wear your costumes!****
- And sing your favorite Halloween related songs****
- Or any song you want!****
- 21+ government issued ID required****
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GCF Faculty Dinner
*What*: GCF Faculty Dinner
*When*: Friday, November 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
*Where*: W20-491
*Contact*: mit-gcf-info at mit.edu ****
- MIT Graduate Christian Fellowship invites you to dinner with Christian
faculty.****
- Come join us for an evening of good food and great conversation. All
are welcome!****
- Co-sponsored by MIT-GCF and GSC Funding Board****
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LGBT Grad November dinner
*What*: LGBT Grad November dinner
*When*: Friday Nov 1st, 6:30pm
*Where*: Area Four
*Contact*: rainbowofficers at mit.edu ****
- LGBT Grad (aka Rainbow Coffeehouse) dinner****
- First-year grad students have dinner covered by LGBT Grad****
- Check website for info:
mit.edu/~glb-coffee/<http://web.mit.edu/~glb-coffee/>
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TCC Friday Night Supper with Vicki Thorn
*What*: TCC Friday Night Supper with Vicki Thorn
*When*: Friday, November 1st, 7pm
*Where*: Burton-Conner Porter Room
*Contact*: jdesa at mit.edu ****
- Come join the Tech Catholic Community for our Friday Night Supper with
free community dinner and discussion!****
- This week's talk is given by worldwide speaker Vicki Thorn on the
topic of "What You Didn't Learn in Sex Ed"****
- Vegetarian options will be provided and everyone is welcome!****
- (Those without Burton-Conner Access should go to the front lobby of
the dorm -- we'll find you there!)****
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PSA Halloween Party
*What*: PSA Halloween Party
*When*: November 1st (Friday), 8:30 pm-12:30 am
*Where*: MIT Student Center (Lobdell Hall)
*Contact*: persian-officers at mit.edu ****
- Always wanted to be someone or something else? We make your dream come
true!****
- DJ Arman will play the coolest music all night long****
- Light food, refreshments and soft drinks will be provided****
- There will be prizes for the best costumes of the night.****
- Government Issued IDs are required to buy drinks from the cash bar****
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Monthly Community Lunch
*What*: Monthly Community Lunch
*When*: Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 12pm-1:30pm
*Where*: 5-134
*Contact*: bgsa-exec at mit.edu ****
- The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) cordially invites the
entire MIT Community to our "Monthly Community Lunch".****
- Make connections with your fellow MIT students and alumni.****
- There will be "FREE" food!****
- A Professional Chef, Wheeler Del Torro, will present a brief lecture
on the food served.****
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Kopitiam - Singapore Food Bazaar
*What*: Kopitiam - Singapore Food Bazaar
*When*: Saturday, 2 November, 12pm-3pm
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Dormitories - Common Room
*Contact*: mitsss-com at mit.edu ****
- Kopitiam: a traditional class of coffee shops in Singapore selling a
variety of good food!****
- MIT Singapore Student Society proudly brings "Kopitiam" to MIT, where
a variety of local delicacies will be on the menu for order and purchase!
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- Delicacies include Chilli Crab, Chicken Rice, Laksa, Fried Vermicelli
and also local desserts and sweet delights!****
- This event is open to all, so bring your friends and family along for
a great taste of Singapore!****
- This is a CASH ONLY event.****
- We hope to bring you the best of Singapore food and see you soon!****
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Tang Sushi Social
*What*: Tang Sushi Social
*When*: Saturday, November 2, 7 pm to 9 pm
*Where*: Tang Hall (W84), 24th Floor Lounge
*Contact*: tang-government at mit.edu ****
- Join us to make your own sushi and enjoy them with friends!****
- All required materials will be provided and no experience needed.****
- Enjoy the beautiful Boston Skyline at night!****
- Please bring our own plates and utensils to help keep TANG greener.****
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MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD
*When*: November 4th, 530pm
*Where*: The Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu ****
- Join the Graduate Student Associations of MechE and ESD for food and
drinks at the Muddy Charles Pub****
- Event sponsored by the GSC Funding Board****
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MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Nov 5, 8p. Show starts 8:30p.
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-comedy at mit.edu ****
- Join us for another MIT Comedy Night, with headliner James Patterson
(Comedy Central).****
- Hosted by Peter Martin, featuring Dana Jay Bein, Ben Keefe, Jake
McDowell, Will Noonan, Anthony Scibelli.****
- Snacks and soda provided. Presented by Thirsty Ear Executive
Committee. Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez '38 Humor Fund,
and GradRat.****
- 21+ govt ID & MIT ID required for entry. Please have ID ready to show
at the door.****
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MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event
*What*: MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event
*When*: Nov. 6th, 6:00PM-8:00PM
*Where*: E51-395 at MIT (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E51)
*Contact*: ventureships_executive at mit.edu ****
- Interested in talking to entrepreneurs and venture capitalists?****
- Interested in learning how our students helped a start-up raise $200K?*
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- Interested in learning the criteria for raising money for a start-up?**
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GA^3 Ice Cream Social Study Break
*What*: GA^3 Ice Cream Social Study Break
*When*: November 7th, 2:30-3:30PM
*Where*: The AeroAstro Grad Lounge
*Contact*: shall6 at mit.edu, dclifton at mit.edu ****
- Join us for a study break with free ice cream and toppings****
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MIT Sangam's Diwali night
*What*: MIT Sangam's Diwali night
*When*: Sunday, 10th November, 2013
*Where*: Kresge Auditorium
*Contact*: sangam-exec at mit.edu ****
- Celebrate Diwali with a cultural show having varied forms of dance,
drama and music from the Indian subcontinent (8-10 PM, Kresge)****
- Performances from prominent MIT groups such as Chamak, Natya, Ohms,
Swara and of course, your fellow peers!****
- 3-course Indian dinner (6-7:30 PM, Lobdell W20-208)****
- Get creative with festivities: Diya (Lamp) decoration, Folk-art
greeting card making and more! (7-8 PM, Kresge)****
- Get your tickets now at http://sangam.mit.edu/events****
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MIT CSSA 2013 Karaoke Night
*What*: MIT CSSA 2013 Karaoke Night
*When*: November 11, 2013
*Where*: Ashdown Hulsizer Room
*Contact*: duanhui at mit.edu ****
- the event will be organized mainly for MIT students, which serves to
role of CSSA in promoting the MIT community. Everyone can sing a song.***
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- All the people can vote for their favorite through an Internet-based
system via Wi-Fi, and the final awards will be given to the top 3 singers.
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- Last year, we have held the event for 180 people attending as
audience, in which most of them were from the entire MIT community, not
only Chinese.****
- However, only 20% of the singers are from MIT. This year, we plan to
minimize the size of the contest to 70, but focus on the MIT community.**
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- Besides, the event this year will be less formal to attract everyone
who likes singing, but is not interested in a formal contest.****
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