[GSC-anno] @MIT [General Council Mtg, $100K Pitch Finale, Badminton, Muddy Monday, Sid-Pac Brunch, and more]

Mon Nov 4 09:23:35 EST 2013

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In this anno

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - November General Council Meeting <#14223785254c2af0_GSC1>
   - "Like" the GradRat Facebook Page! <#14223785254c2af0_GSC2>
   - Grad Coffee Hour <#14223785254c2af0_GSC3>
   - Taste of Egypt <#14223785254c2af0_GSC4>
   - 2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip <#14223785254c2af0_GSC5>
   - From PhD to Business: a panel on the consulting
industry<#14223785254c2af0_GSC6>

Academic-Professional

   - MIT $100K Pitch Finale <#14223785254c2af0_Academic-Professional1>
   - Spain at MIT Science Series: Prof. Ignacio Cirac,
Max-Planck-Institut<#14223785254c2af0_Academic-Professional2>
   - Quantum Computing - Lecture by Prof. Scott
Aaronson<#14223785254c2af0_Academic-Professional3>

Extracurricular

   - Free yoga session <#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular4>
   - TCC Monday Night Discussion <#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular4>
   - Leadership Opportunity - MIT $100K Entrepreneurship
Competition<#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular4>
   - TPSS iAmbassador <#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular4>
   - Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum<#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular4>
   - Ice Hockey Clinics <#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular4>
   - getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest <#14223785254c2af0_Extracurricular5>

Miscellaneous

   - Alash - Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing <#14223785254c2af0_Misc1>
   - Badminton Challenge Cup Tournament <#14223785254c2af0_Misc2>

Social

   - MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD <#14223785254c2af0_Social1>
   - MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#14223785254c2af0_Social2>
   - MIT VentureShips Club Mid-term Social Event <#14223785254c2af0_Social3>
   - GA^3 Ice Cream Social Study Break <#14223785254c2af0_Social4>
   - Sidney-Pacific November Brunch <#14223785254c2af0_Social5>
   - MIT Sangam's Diwali night <#14223785254c2af0_Social6>
   - Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#14223785254c2af0_Social7>
   - Israeli Pub Night <#14223785254c2af0_Social8>
   - Game Night <#14223785254c2af0_Social9>

GSC

November General Council Meeting
*What*: November General Council Meeting
*When*: Wednesday, November 6th, 5pm-7pm
*Where*: Room 35-225
*Contact*: gsc-president at mit.edu

   - Join us for the Graduate Student Council's November 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 extended informal
   discussion.

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Get $10 off your GradRat for "like"ing us!
*What*: Get $10 off your GradRat for "like"ing us!
*When*: By November 10
*Where*: The GradRat's new Facebook page!
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu

   - "Like" us on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/gradrat
   - Like us by November 10 and you'll get $10 off your ring purchase until
   December 15!
   - Keep your calendars open for our first ring delivery of the year:
   Tuesday, November 19, 5pm-7pm

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Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: Grad Coffee Hour
*When*: Monday, November 11 @ 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 research or studying!

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Taste of Egypt
*What*: Taste of Egypt
*When*: Tues. Nov 12, 5-7pm
*Where*: Morss Hall
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Feast on authentic Egyptian food and desserts
   - Live musical performance by local Egyptian artist!
   - Booths to learn about the culture of egypt
   - Free!
   - Brought to you in collaboration with the Egyptian Student Association

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2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip
*What*: 2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip
*When*: Jan 10-13, 2014
*Where*: Jay Peak Ski Resort, Vermont
*Contact*: gsc-skitrip-org at mit.edu

   - First round of ticket sales on Monday 11/12 at 12PM. Second round of
   ticket sales on 11/14 at 6PM.
   - Each round of ticket sales will remain open until they sell out. We
   expect spots to fill up FAST, so be sure to mark your calendars!
   - 3 days of skiing, snowboarding, and fun, with private parties at the
   indoor water park & ice arena.
   - Open to all MIT graduate students, post-docs and their guests.
   - Check our website: gsc.mit.edu/skitrip for more information.

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>From PhD to Business: a panel on the consulting industry
*What*: From PhD to Business: a panel on the consulting industry
*When*: Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 pm
*Where*: 32-155
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - Interested in making the transition from a PhD to business?
   - Come listen to MIT PhD alums talk about their experience in the
   consulting industry
   - Featuring panelists from McKinsey, ClearView Healthcare, Oliver Wyman,
   and Clarion Healthcare
   - Open to graduate students and post-docs from all disciplines
   - Refreshments will be provided

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Academic-Professional

MIT $100K Pitch Finale
*What*: MIT $100K Pitch Finale
*When*: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 7-9pm
*Where*: E51 Wong Auditorium
*Contact*: info at mit100k.org

   - Join us for the MIT $100K Pitch Finale. Finalists will be awarded a
   total of $10,000 for pitching their winning ideas.
   - Keynote Speakers: Wayne Chang and Jeff Seibert, Co-Founders of
   Crashlytics

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Spain at MIT Science Series: Prof. Ignacio Cirac, Max-Planck-Institut
*What*: Spain at MIT Science Series: Prof. Ignacio Cirac, Max-Planck-Institut
*When*: Thursday November 7, 2013, from 10am-11am
*Where*: 35-310
*Contact*: spaniards-request at mit.edu

   - Join us for our next Spain at MIT Science Series!
   - Prof. Juan Ignacio Cirac Sasturain is a Spanish physicist. He is one
   of the pioneers of the field of quantum computing and quantum information
   theory.
   - He is the recipient of the 2006 Prince of Asturias Award in technical
   and scientific research. He is also the recipient of the Benjamin Franklin
   Medal
   - Spain at MIT is the association of Spanish students and students
   interested in Spanish culture at MIT (website: spain.mit.edu)
   - For more information, see https://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=15008618

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Quantum Computing - Lecture by Prof. Scott Aaronson
*What*: Quantum Computing - Lecture by Prof. Scott Aaronson
*When*: Thursday November 14: 6 PM (refreshments), 6:30 PM (lecture)
*Where*: Sidney Pacific, Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu

   - The MIT Sidney Pacific / Presidential Fellows Distinguished Lecture
   Series presents:
   - Quantum Computing and the Limits of Efficient Computation
   - Lecture by Prof. Scott Aaronson
   - RSVP: http://bit.ly/sp-aaronson

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Extracurricular

Free yoga session
*What*: Free yoga session
*When*: November 4th, 2013, 6:15-7:15 pm
*Where*: 56-180
*Contact*: mityoga24x7 at gmail.com

   - Join us for 1 hour of free yoga session offered by Yoga24x7 MIT club
   - Please bring your own mat
   - MIT ID required

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TCC Monday Night Discussion
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion
*When*: Monday, November 4th, 7:00-8:30 pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: lhp at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion.
   - This week, we'll be discussing Pope Francis' fist encycical, "Lumen
   Fidei".
   - People of all faith backgrounds are welcome to join us!

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Leadership Opportunity - MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
*What*: Leadership Opportunity - MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
*When*: Deadline November 10, 2013 at 11:59pm
*Where*: Online Application
*Contact*: info at mit100k.org

   - Become the 25th leader of the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition.
   It's a great way to have an impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem of MIT
   - Run the most prestigious business plan competition in the world!
   - Apply Here:
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ayE9hsUfdDwQJ2esGPdO61Gto-sJC1-bwIuEI34vVpc/viewform

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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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Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
*What*: Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum
*When*: October 28-Nov. 15, 2013
*Where*: www.mitchief.org/register
*Contact*: hangchen at mit.edu

   - The Third Annual MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
   Forum-Transforming Ideas to Impact will be held on Nov 16-17, 2013 at MIT
   Stata Center
   - Now the registration is open!
   - Registration: www.mitchief.org/register
   - To know more about it: www.mitchief.org/program
   - We cordially invite you to join us with Keynote Speeches, Panel
   Discussions, Business Plan Contest, Technology Showcase and Networking.

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Ice Hockey Clinics
*What*: Ice Hockey Clinics
*When*: Mon, Nov 18 and Fri, Dec 13 7-9pm
*Where*: Johnson Ice Rink, Z-Center (membership or day pass required
*Contact*: club-hockey-officers at mit.edu

   - For beginner and intermediate hockey players (skaters and goalies)
   looking to improve their skills and get some extra ice time
   - $20/person (Pre-register with a friend for the same clinic, pay $30
   for 2 or Pre-register solo for both clinics, pay $30 for 2)
   - Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching and some extra ice
   time. You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop
   game s
   - Please sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/MIThockeyclinic
   - For more on Reggie and his coaching staff, check out our website (
   http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/coaches.shtml)

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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

Alash - Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing
*What*: Alash - Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing
*When*: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013, 7pm
*Where*: Simmons Hall
*Contact*: buddhist-officers at mit.edu

   - Cultural event sponsored by Chaplaincy Office and the Buddhist Student
   Group
   - Renowened Throat Singers from Tuva, Russia
   - Richard Feynman was fascinated with Tuva shortly before his death
   - Refreshment will be served

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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

MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday hosted by MechE and ESD
*When*: November 4th, 5:30pm
*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?
   - Interested in learning the criteria for raising money for a start-up?
   -
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cg1PYZEVsl8cju1kj3N1KGpvR4-ZT2RSvwljCKtnenc/viewform

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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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Sidney-Pacific November Brunch
*What*: Sidney-Pacific November Brunch
*When*: Sunday, November 10th, 12:00pm
*Where*: Mark MP Room
*Contact*: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu

   - Come enjoy good food with good company.
   - Help keep SP green and bring your own plate and utensils.
   - Like to cook or want to learn? Prep starts at 8am - come at any time
   to help.

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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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Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*What*: Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*When*: Friday, November 15th from 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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Israeli Pub Night
*What*: Israeli Pub Night
*When*: November 18, 2013
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: israelim-officers at mit.edu

   - Come mingle with Israelis on campus
   - Have fun and eat Israeli food!
   - Must be 21+ and bring your IDs with you!
   - See you there!

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Game Night
*What*: Game Night
*When*: 11/23/2013
*Where*: W11-190
*Contact*: christiansoncampus-info at mit.edu

   - Snacks and board games provided
   - All are welcome to attend regardless of faith

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