[GSC-anno] @MIT [Funding Board, Chancellor Search, Lobby 10 Renaming, Call for Posters, Flight Night, and more]

Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Nov 18 10:43:08 EST 2013 

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In this anno

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - 2014 GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC1>
   - Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application now
open<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC2>
   - Memorial Lobby Naming Ceremony <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC3>
   - 'Soft' Skills to Achieve Success in Academia <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC4>
   - The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC5>
   - GradRat taking ring orders in Sloan <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC6>
   - The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet seeks your input on the
   selection of MIT's new Chancellor <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC7>
   - Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly
Meeting<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC8>
   - The GradRat Thanksgiving Ring Delivery Social <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_GSC9>

Academic-Professional

   - Global Sustainability Working Group
(GSWG)<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional1>
   - Call for Posters: MIT Innovations in Health Care
Conference<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional2>
   - Talk by Lyor Cohen, previously of Def Jam and Warner Music, on his new
   Google-backed venture <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional3>
   - Egypt: the change to be through Science and
Education<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional4>
   - TECH SHOW TIME <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional5>
   - MIT $100K Accelerate Application - Now
OPEN<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional6>
   - IAP Course 15.S55: Distributed Leadership
Workshop<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional7>
   - The Business of Robotics, 1-day IAP Intensive Workshop
(15.S62)<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Academic-Professional8>

Extracurricular

   - Choose to Reuse <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular1>
   - TPSS Japanese Culture Night <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular2>
   - Chasing Ice: Free film screening + ice
cream<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular3>
   - MIT Museum accepting proposals for its new exhibition showcase of
   student work <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Extracurricular4>

Miscellaneous

   - MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Misc1>
   - Help build the largest Rube Goldberg machine in
Boston!<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Misc2>

Social

   - Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear: Midwest <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social1>
   - Engineering Systems Bowling <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social2>
   - TCC Friday Night Supper: Rethinking Poverty <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social3>
   - Game/Social Night <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social4>
   - MInuTe to Win It <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social5>
   - NFL Sunday at the Thirsty Ear: Patriots vs
Broncos<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social6>
   - MEGA Muddy Monday with MechE and Econ Grad
Students<#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social7>
   - HATS: a ballroom social <#1426bdc660f9a3c2_Social8>

GSC

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

   - Only a limited number of tickets left!
   - Ticket exchange and group sign-up will be available next week.
   - 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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Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle - Application now open
*What*: Spring/IAP Funding Board Cycle Application
*When*: Open Now
*Where*: https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu

   - Applications for the Spring/IAP Round I Funding Board Cycle are now
   open
   - 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 policy research
   - Real experience from the speakers. How to defeat other excellent
   candidates
   - Q&A sessions
   - Free food!

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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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GradRat taking ring orders in Sloan
*What*: GradRat taking ring orders in Sloan
*When*: November 19-21, Tues-Thurs, 11:30am -4:30pm
*Where*: Sloan (E62)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu

   - The GradRat will be taking ring orders at Sloan
   - Stop by to just see the rings or find out your size!
   - We will be giving out raffle tickets for $50 off your GradRat purchase
   (10 winners)

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The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet seeks your input on the selection of
MIT's new Chancellor
*What*: The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet seeks your input on the
selection of MIT's new Chancellor
*When*: Submit by Friday, November 22
*Where*: Fill out anonymous feedback form
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cfFiw04Tr_B_dOWuSsF9JatOtuKNUGdZf9cUz0Aox6A/viewform>or
contact us through the email below.
*Contact*: chancellor-search at mit.edu

   - The Chancellor is MIT's senior administrator concerned with student
   education, life, and well-being.
   - The Chancellor and Provost are MIT’s two most senior academic officers.
   - The Chancellor oversees the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education
   (ODGE), the Dean for Undergraduate Education, and the Dean for Student Life.
   - The Chancellor Search Advisory Cabinet was appointed by the President
   to identify qualities and characteristics students seek in the next
   Chancellor.
   - We seek your input! Get in touch with us directly, or submit anonymous
   feedback through the web form.

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Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*What*: Housing and Community Affairs (GSC-HCA) Monthly Meeting
*When*: Monday, November 25th, 5:30pm - 6:30 pm [NOTE: NEW DATE/TIME!]
*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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Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: Grad Coffee Hour
*When*: Monday, November 25 @ 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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Academic-Professional

Global Sustainability Working Group (GSWG)
*What*: Global Sustainability Working Group (GSWG)
*When*: Tuesday, November 19th, 6:00-7:30pm
*Where*: Room 9-450B
*Contact*: lindashi at mit.edu, mnyhan at mit.edu

   - Cristián Navas (MIT DUSP) will present his research on sustainable
   transport.
   - Scott Liang, TJ McCourt and Benjamin Scheerbarth (Harvard's GSD) will
   discuss what really makes for a smart city.
   - Dinner will be served. Please RSVP by Monday November 18th to Linda or
   Marguerite.

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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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Talk by Lyor Cohen, previously of Def Jam and Warner Music, on his new
Google-backed venture
*What*: Talk by Lyor Cohen, previously of Def Jam and Warner Music, on his
new Google-backed venture
*When*: 4:30PM, Thursday November 21, 2013
*Where*: Stata Center, Room D463
*Contact*: c_chia at mit.edu

   - Lyor Cohen will be introducing 300, his new Google-backed record label
   at the cross section of media and technology
   - The event is held in conjunction with Berklee College of Music
   - RSVP at bit.ly/lyorcohen
   - Admission is free.

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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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TECH SHOW TIME
*What*: TECH SHOW TIME
*When*: Saturday, Nov 23, 2PM-4PM
*Where*: 143 Albany St., Edgerton large lounge
*Contact*: guchch at mit.edu

   - Archeology Diary II
   - An archeologist in Harvard share his experience about iron foundries
   exploration
   - Discussion will be lead after the talk
   - Snacks and beverage will be provided

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MIT $100K Accelerate Application - Now OPEN
*What*: MIT $100K Accelerate Application - Now OPEN
*When*: Deadline November 25, 2013 at 11:59pm
*Where*: http://mit100kaccelerate2013.istart.org
*Contact*: info at mit100k.org

   - Apply by November 25 for an opportunity to win $14,000 of prize money.
   - Semifinalist teams will benefit from the network, coaching, designated
   mentors and $1,000 to demonstrate their business idea.
   - You'll get to a chance to demo your idea in front of 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.
   - Spend IAP accelerating your idea!

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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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The Business of Robotics, 1-day IAP Intensive Workshop (15.S62)
*What*: The Business of Robotics, 1-day IAP Intensive Workshop (15.S62)
*When*: January 13, 8:30am - 5:00pm
*Where*: e62-233
*Contact*: Express interest and learn more at: http://goo.gl/1UIFhX

   - Interested in separating hype from opportunity in robotics?
   - Come to this 1-day intensive workshop!
   - Featuring a panel of experts from industry, mature robotics companies,
   startups, accelerators and more.
   - Enrollment limited to 105.

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Extracurricular

Choose to Reuse
*What*: Choose to Reuse
*When*: Thursday 11/21 8am-1pm
*Where*: Stata TSMC (white lobby), corner of Main and Vassar Streets
*Contact*: ro_br at mit.edu

   - Come and pick up free, gently used clothing!!!!
   - Bring in clean, reusable things like clothing, dishware, household
   items, anything you don't need anymore!
   - Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM. Pick-up starts at 11:00 AM. Event ends at
   1:00 PM.
   - Everything that remains will be donated or recycled.

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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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Chasing Ice: Free film screening + ice cream
*What*: Chasing Ice: Free film screening + ice cream
*When*: Friday, November 22, 4-6pm
*Where*: 35-225
*Contact*: fossilfree at mit.edu

   - Join Fossil Free MIT for a free screening of the award-winning
   documentary Chasing Ice (2012) with free ice cream!
   - Chasing Ice is the story of National Geographic photographer James
   Balog's mission to gather undeniable evidence of climate change.
   - Witness dramatic, never-before-seen time-lapse footage of the world’s
   glaciers as they disintegrate over the course of several years.
   - Free and open to the public. Free ice cream (dairy and vegan options
   available) will be served at 4pm, and the film will start at 4:15pm.
   - After the film, stick around to talk with members of Fossil Free MIT
   about their work to help MIT stop climate change. More info at
   FossilFreeMIT.org

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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

MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party
*What*: MIT-CAST Thanksgiving Party
*When*: November 22nd, 6:00p–9:00p
*Where*: Edgerton Lounge (NW 10)
*Contact*: cast-board at mit.edu

   - As most international students can not reunion with their families
   during Thanksgiving holiday. MIT-CAST plans to organize a party for them.
   - Students will have a lot of fun from board games, and talking to old
   and new friends.
   - Food including turkey and drinks will be provided.
   - The event is open to all MIT community.

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Help build the largest Rube Goldberg machine in Boston!
*What*: Help build the largest Rube Goldberg machine in Boston!
*When*: Friday, Nov 29. 1-4pm
*Where*: Rockwell Cage
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu

   - Get a team together to build a link in the MIT Museum's Chain Reaction!
   - Join 20+ teams and over 1500 spectators in this hands-on building event
   - Currently looking for builder teams and volunteers for the event
   - For More Information: http://bit.ly/FAT2013

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Social

Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear: Midwest
*What*: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear: Midwest
*When*: Tuesday, Nov 19th, 7:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu

   - Come out to the Thirsty Ear Pub for Flight Night
   - This Month: The Midwest
   - We will serve 4 beers brewed in the Midwest with snacks for $11
   - 21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show at door.

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Engineering Systems Bowling
*What*: Engineering Systems Bowling
*When*: Wednesday November 20, 7-9pm
*Where*: Sacco's (45 Day Street, Somerville, MA, 02144)
*Contact*: ess-request at mit.edu

   - Want to learn about Engineering Systems and meet Engineering Systems
   students?
   - Come to this social event organized by all ESD programs to play
   bowling, meet people, and...
   - Learn more about the critical socio-technical problems that we try to
   solve with our research!

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TCC Friday Night Supper: Rethinking Poverty
*What*: TCC Friday Night Supper: Rethinking Poverty
*When*: November 22nd, 7:00 PM
*Where*: Burton-Conner Porter Room
*Contact*: jdesa at mit.edu

   - Why is half the planet still stuck in poverty? How can we stop this?
   What if our charity is not helping but instead hurting the poor?
   - Join us on Friday for our weekly Friday Night Supper, featuring
   Michael Miller of PovertyCure on Rethinking Poverty.
   - Dinner will be provided (with vegetarian options) and all are welcome!
   - (For those without Burton-Conner Access, meet us in the lobby and we
   can check you in!)

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Game/Social Night
*What*: Game/Social Night
*When*: Nov 22th (Friday) at 9:00 pm
*Where*: Eastgate Lounge
*Contact*: persian-officers at mit.edu

   - Take a break from the hard work, have some fun and meet new people!
   - Playing various card games, Mafia and whatever else you want to bring
   over
   - We serve Ash Restesh, a delicious Persian appetizer, along with Snacks
   and soft drinks
   - $5 each for MIT affiliates ( up to three guests)

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MInuTe to Win It
*What*: MInuTe to Win It
*When*: Saturday, November 23 from 8 to 9:30 pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu

   - Based on the hit NBC game show, we present an MIT edition of Minute to
   Win It!
   - Compete in fun games, each of which lasts only 60 seconds and uses
   only household items.
   - Come in teams of four, or form new teams at the event! You got a
   minute to win it!

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NFL Sunday at the Thirsty Ear: Patriots vs Broncos
*What*: NFL Sunday at the Thirsty Ear: Patriots vs Broncos
*When*: Sunday, November 24th, 8pm-12:30am
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub NW35
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu

   - Come out to the Thirsty Ear for NFL Sunday
   - New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos
   - 21+ ID and MIT affiliaiton required

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MEGA Muddy Monday with MechE and Econ Grad Students
*What*: MEGA Muddy Monday with MechE and Econ Grad Students
*When*: 11/25 530pm
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub
*Contact*: alisono at mit.edu

   - Join the graduate associations of MechE and Econ for food, drinks and
   good company at the pub
   - Funded by a GSC grant

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HATS: a ballroom social
*What*: HATS: a ballroom social
*When*: Nov 30, 2013, 7:30 - midnight
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico (W20)
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec at mit.edu

   - Tickets: $6 for students; $8 MIT affiliate; $10 for others.
   - Free quickstep lesson with admission, starting at 7:30PM!
   - Social dancing begins at 8PM

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