[GSC-anno] @MIT [Ski Trip Registration, Energy Startup Weekend, MIT-China Innovation Forum, Veterans Welcome, Shabbat Dinner, and more]
Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary
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Mon Nov 11 11:07:55 EST 2013
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Grad Coffee Hour <#14247e359cfbd382_GSC1>
- Taste of Egypt <#14247e359cfbd382_GSC2>
- Academics, Research, and Careers Committee November
Meeting<#14247e359cfbd382_GSC3>
- 2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip <#14247e359cfbd382_GSC4>
- From PhD to Business: a panel on the consulting
industry<#14247e359cfbd382_GSC5>
- Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application to open
soon<#14247e359cfbd382_GSC6>
- Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony <#14247e359cfbd382_GSC7>
- 'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia <#14247e359cfbd382_GSC8>
- Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly
Meeting<#14247e359cfbd382_GSC9>
- The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social <#14247e359cfbd382_GSC10>
Academic-Professional
- "Take the Wheel!" GWAMIT Leadership
Conference<#14247e359cfbd382_Academic-Professional1>
- Quantum Computing - Lecture by Prof. Scott
Aaronson<#14247e359cfbd382_Academic-Professional2>
- MIT Clean Energy Startup Weekend<#14247e359cfbd382_Academic-Professional3>
- Call for Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care
Conference<#14247e359cfbd382_Academic-Professional4>
- Egypt: the change to be through Science and
Education<#14247e359cfbd382_Academic-Professional5>
- IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed Leadership
Workshop<#14247e359cfbd382_Academic-Professional6>
Extracurricular
- SPI Monthly Meeting <#14247e359cfbd382_Extracurricular1>
- Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum<#14247e359cfbd382_Extracurricular2>
- Ice Hockey Clinics <#14247e359cfbd382_Extracurricular3>
- TPSS Japanese Culture Night <#14247e359cfbd382_Extracurricular4>
- getfit 2014 T-shirt design contest <#14247e359cfbd382_Extracurricular5>
- MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of
student work <#14247e359cfbd382_Extracurricular6>
Miscellaneous
- Art of Meditation Workshop <#14247e359cfbd382_Misc1>
- MBTA/Boston University Student Transportation
Survey<#14247e359cfbd382_Misc2>
Social
- Greek Coffee Hour by HSA <#14247e359cfbd382_Social1>
- MIT Veterans Organization Welcome Event <#14247e359cfbd382_Social2>
- Bangladeshi Students' Association Study Break and Movie
Night<#14247e359cfbd382_Social3>
- Graduate Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#14247e359cfbd382_Social4>
- Ashdown Special Indian Brunch <#14247e359cfbd382_Social5>
- TCC Sunday Night Supper: Relativism with Chris
Stefanick<#14247e359cfbd382_Social6>
- Israeli Pub Night <#14247e359cfbd382_Social7>
- Game Night <#14247e359cfbd382_Social8>
GSC
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 (Bldg 50)
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu
- Feast on authentic Egyptian food and desserts
- Live musical performance by a local Egyptian artist!
- Booths to learn about the culture of egypt
- Free!
- http://on.fb.me/1ccfaX0
- Brought to you in collaboration with the Egyptian Student Association
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Academics, Research, and Careers Committee November Meeting
*What*: Academics, Research, and Careers Committee November Meeting
*When*: Tuesday, November 12th, 6-7pm
*Where*: Room 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu
- On this month's agenda:
- Upcoming Professional Development events
- Fall Dissertation Bootcamp
- Travel Grant
- LASC recent activity
- Sign-up here: https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=1500018718
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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 will start on Tuesday 11/12 at 12PM.
Second Round of ticket sales will start on Thursday 11/14 at 6PM.
- Ticket sales will remain open until they sell out. Spots fill up FAST,
so be sure to mark your calendars!!
- 3 days of skiing, snowboarding, a GradRat Water Park Party, brewery
tours, ice skating and more!
- 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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Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application to open soon
*What*: Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application to open soon
*When*: November 17th
*Where*: https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu
- Applications to open on Nov 17th for Spring/IAP Round I Funding Board
Cycle
- Cycle starts on Dec 31st and ends on Mar 14th
- The application deadline is Dec 1st (11:59pm)
- Late applications will not be accepted. Please see GSC Funding Board
Guidelines <http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/guidelines/>
- Please submit any pending reimbursement requests to SAFO, and
post-event reports to gsc-treasurer at mit.edu
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Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony
*What*: Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony
*When*: Monday, November 18th, 5pm
*Where*: Building 10
*Contact*: rjtyler at mit.edu
- MIT honors its armed service members with the naming of the Memorial
Lobby in Building 10.
- A reception will follow.
- All are invited.
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'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia
*What*: 'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia
*When*: 11/18/2013, Monday 5:30pm
*Where*: Room 1-190
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu
- Something we'd better know before graduation: besides publication and
research, what else do we need after getting in academia?
- Speakers who are specialist in education research
- Real experience from the speakers
- Q&A sessions
- Free food!
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Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*What*: Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*When*: Monday, November 18th, 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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The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social
*What*: The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social
*When*: Tuesday, November 19, 5-7pm
*Where*: Bush Room (10-105)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu
- Come pick up your GradRat or order one!
- Thanksgiving-themed snacks, desserts and drinks (21+) will be provided
- We will be giving out raffle tickets for $50 off your GradRat purchase
(10 winners)
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Academic-Professional
"Take the Wheel!" GWAMIT Leadership Conference
*What*: "Take the Wheel!" GWAMIT Leadership Conference
*When*: Nov 4-14, 2013
*Where*: MIT Museum / Stata Center 32-155
*Contact*: gwamit-leadership at mit.edu
- The GWAMIT Leadership Conference continues with a networking reception
and a closing keynote.
- The networking reception will be held at the MIT Museum on Tuesday,
Nov 12, 6-8pm.
- The closing keynote by Robin Chase (co-founder of Zipcar) will be held
in 32-155 on Thursday, Nov 14, 6-7pm.
- Catered receptions will be held at both events, with drink tickets
provided to the first 50 attendees to check-in at the networking reception.
- Registration and event info can be found at
http://gwamitlead2013.wordpress.com/.
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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 (optional for lecture-only, required for dinner lottery):
http://bit.ly/sp-aaronson
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MIT Clean Energy Startup Weekend
*What*: MIT Clean Energy Startup Weekend
*When*: Friday, November 15 - Sunday, November 17
*Where*: Under the Dome (10-250) on Friday and the Martin Trust Center
(E40) on Sat-Sun
*Contact*: RSVP
here<http://cep.mit.edu/timeline/clean-energy-startup-weekend-2013/>
- Have you always wanted to participate in a business plan competition
but don’t have an idea? Do you have an idea for a startup but don’t know
how to take the next step? Are you looking for a team to work with on your
idea? Then this event is for you.
- You’ll get to hear from prior Clean Energy Prize contestants about how
they formed their team, came up with their idea, and what the process of
participating in the contest was like.
- Friday there will be an evening Pitchathon where you can hear other
people’s ideas, meet like-minded individuals, and find a couple ofawesome
people you may want to work with.
- On Saturday we will have a workshop on how to build the perfect CEP
application, and help you craft an awesome pitch deck.
- On Sunday, you’ll get to present your idea to a team of kick-ass
mentors who will give you feedback.
- RSVP here<http://cep.mit.edu/timeline/clean-energy-startup-weekend-2013/>
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Call for Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care Conference
*What*: Call for Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care Conference
*When*: Wednesday, Nov. 20th
*Where*: http://goo.gl/yKYVI2
*Contact*: kamyu at mit.edu
- Call for posters and table presentation projects addressing
state-of-the-art
- processes, organizational transitions, analytics, and technology
innovation within health and healthcare industries.
- Conference to be held December 3rd and 4th
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Egypt: the change to be through Science and Education
*What*: Egypt: the change to be through Science and Education
*When*: Friday, November 22, 2013. 6:00pm until 7:30pm
*Where*: 32-123
*Contact*: mazim at mit.edu
- Featuring Dr. Essam Heggy, NASA Research Scientist in Planetary &
Earth Sciences & the Egyptian President Advisor for Scientific Affairs.
- A short lecture followed by a Q & A session.
- Without science & education the path toward democracy, freedom and
economical prosperity is a bloody road with a dead-end.
- The lecture will discuss the role of science and education in the
current phase as a motor to change Egypt toward a civil and knowledge based
society
- Please RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/164235903783321/
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IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed Leadership Workshop
*What*: IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed Leadership Workshop
*When*: Any one of three sessions: Jan 7-9, Jan 14-16, Jan 21-23
*Where*: e62-233
*Contact*: Express interest and learn more at
http://goo.gl/Owuvhq<http://goo.gl/Owuvhq%20>
- Interested developing your leadership capabilities through group
dicussions, exercises and reflection?
- Come to the same course offered to senior executives through Sloan
executive education!
- Open to graduate students from all MIT departments.
- 8:30am to 6:30pm on Days 1 & 2; 8:30am to 3:30pm on Day 3.
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Extracurricular
SPI Monthly Meeting
*What*: SPI Monthly Meeting
*When*: Nov. 12th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
*Where*: 56-167
*Contact*: spi-exec at mit.edu
- Come join SPI for our monthly meeting!
- Free Food & Drinks!
- Opportunities to get involved in co-authorship will be announced!
- Opportunities to get involved in organizing an MOOC will be announced!
- Debrief of the trip to Washington, D.C.
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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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TPSS Japanese Culture Night
*What*: TPSS Japanese Culture Night
*When*: November 21st, 7-9pm
*Where*: Warehouse, Colbert Room
*Contact*: tpss at mit.edu
- Please join the Technology Policy Students Society for an evening of
Japanese culture
- Learn about the social, cultural and political aspects of Japan and
sample authentic Japanese food
- Hosted by TPSS and sponsored by ARCADE
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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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MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of student
work
*What*: MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of
student work
*When*: Opens late spring 2014
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: riskin at mit.edu
- The new, annual MIT Museum Summer Exhibition of Student Work
- Designs, models, test pieces, prototypes, artworks, etc.
- Submission deadline: Dec. 2, 2013
- Submission form and details: http://web.mit.edu/museum/summer
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Miscellaneous
Art of Meditation Workshop
*What*: Art of Meditation Workshop
*When*: Nov 15-17; Fri 8pm-10pm; Sat & Sun 11am-2pm
*Where*: 66-160, MIT
*Contact*: artofliving-officers at mit.edu
- Learn to Meditate - Anywhere & Anytime
- Powerful take-home meditation technique, to de-stress deeply and for
greater calm, clarity and creativity.
- Taught by Philip Fraser, who has over 20 years of experience teaching
meditation internationally with the Art of Living Foundation.
- MIT student fee: $250 (first 10 registrants), $295 (standard) |
Non-MIT student fee: $295 | Others: $395
- Register at http://mitmeditates.eventbrite.com/
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MBTA/Boston University Student Transportation Survey
*What*: MBTA/Boston University Student Transportation Survey
*When*: Deadline: Friday, 11/15
*Where*: http://bit.ly/bumbta1
*Contact*: Adam Williams <%20mbaadam at bu.edu>
- The MBTA is redesigning its university T-pass program for college
students.
- The survey is very short -- no longer than 4 minutes.
- LINK: http://bit.ly/bumbta1
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Social
Greek Coffee Hour by HSA
*What*: Greek Coffee Hour by HSA
*When*: Wednesday, 11/13/2013 9:00 PM
*Where*: SP Marks Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-cultural-chair at mit.edu
- Greek Coffee Hour by HSA. Hellenic Students' Association (HSA) at MIT
will present Greek culture and cuisine.
- There will be: 1. Greek snacks like spanakopita; 2. Greek desserts
like Greek yogurt with honey-fruits, galaktoboureko and mpaklavas; 3. a
video and photos of Greece.
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MIT Veterans Organization Welcome Event
*What*: MIT Veterans Organization Welcome Event
*When*: 14 Nov, 630PM-830PM
*Where*: Chipman Room (6-104)
*Contact*: mitvetsofficers at mit.edu
- The MIT Veterans Club would like to welcome veterans to the MIT campus
with pizza and sodas.
- This event will be a social gathering to introduce current students
with students new to the campus.
- The event is open to the entire MIT community.
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Bangladeshi Students' Association Study Break and Movie Night
*What*: Bangladeshi Students' Association Study Break and Movie Night
*When*: Friday, November 15, 2013 7-10pm
*Where*: W84 (Tang hall) - 24th floor lounge
*Contact*: bd-exec at mit.edu
- Enjoy a Bangladeshi movie
- Take a break from study
- Enjoy some delicious Bangladeshi snacks
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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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Ashdown Special Indian Brunch
*What*: Ashdown Special Indian Brunch
*When*: November 17th, 12pm-2pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House
*Contact*: ashdown-brunch at mit.edu
- Join us this coming Sunday to enjoy special Indian food and have a
break from study and research!
- We will have special Indian food: Mirchi Pakora, Aloo Papdi Chaat and
Aloo Tikki, as well as our regular brunch food and fruits!
- It's important to bring your own plates and utensils. You can help us
reduce waste and have extra food if you bring your own plate.
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TCC Sunday Night Supper: Relativism with Chris Stefanick
*What*: TCC Sunday Night Supper: Relativism with Chris Stefanick
*When*: 7-9 pm on Sunday, November 17th
*Where*: Burton-Conner Porter Room
*Contact*: jdesa at mit.edu
- Have you ever wondered about what truth really is? Whether there's
meaning in what we find most important? Why we exist? If life even has a
purpose?
- If your answer is yes, come for a community dinner, talk & discussion
on Relativism hosted by MIT's Tech Catholic Community.
- Our guest speaker is Chris Stefanick, Founder of Real Life Catholic,
an author and syndicated columnist who speaks to audiences of 50,000 each
year.
- Everyone is welcome! Dinner (with vegetarian options) will be provided!
- (For those without Burton-Conner access, please meet us in the front
lobby. Thank you!)
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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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