[GSC-anno] @MIT [GradRat Valentines Social, Monty Python, Sloan Women Conference, Chinese New Year, Sid-Pac Brunch, and more]

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - GradRat Valentines Ring Delivery Social <#143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC1>
   - Get Your Tickets: MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men"
Style!<#143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC2>
   - GSC Elections Recruiting Reception <#143f78cbb116dd4f_GSC3>

Academic-Professional

   - Get a Student Center Locker! <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional1>
   - MIT Water Club Spring Lecture
Series<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional2>
   - POSTPONED: 3D seismic interpretation
lecture<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional3>
   - MIT Clean Energy Prize Info Session and
Mixer<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional4>
   - MIT Sloan Women in Management
Conference<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional5>
   - Energy Lecture: Dr. Jonathan Raab<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional6>
   - Spain at MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, CEO of Santander Bank
USA<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional7>
   - Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron
Acemoglu<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional8>
   - 2013-2014 MIT Transportation
Showcase<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional9>
   - Invitation to attend the MIT Energy
Conference<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional10>
   - Sloan Sports Analytics
Conference<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional11>
   - Congressional Visits Day <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional12>
   - Grad Community Fellows - Open
Positions<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Academic-Professional13>

Extracurricular

   - Want to do something about climate
change?<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular1>
   - MIT Women's Club Water Polo Team <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular2>
   - Spring 2014 MIT Ventureships Program
application<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Extracurricular3>

Family

   - Chinese Lantern Festival Handcraft Day <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Family1>
   - Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Family2>

Misc

   - Apply to Join The Coop's 2014-2015 Board of
Directors!<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Misc1>
   - Boston Citywide Science Fair Judging <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Misc2>

Social

   - Game Night <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social1>
   - LSC Movie Screening: Monty Python and the Holy
Grail<#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social2>
   - Mexican Coffee Hour <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social3>
   - MIT/WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social4>
   - New Year Coffee Hour <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social5>
   - BE-HST TGIF Social <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social6>
   - LSC Movie Screening: Miss Congeniality <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social7>
   - Wine and Chocolate <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social8>
   - MITMASA Chinese New Year Celebration <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social9>
   - SP February Brunch <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social10>
   - Valentine's day Chocolate making event <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social11>
   - Turkish Cultural Night <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social12>
   - Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social13>
   - MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social14>
   - Tang Hall Brunch <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social15>
   - Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social16>
   - MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break <#143f78cbb116dd4f_Social17>

GSC

GradRat Valentines Ring Delivery Social
*What*: GradRat Valentines Ring Delivery Social
*When*: Tuesday, February 4, 5-7pm
*Where*: Bush Room (10-105)
*Contact*: gsc-ring at mit.edu

   - Come pick up your GradRat or order one!
   - There will be valentine-themed desserts: chocolate fountains, various
   treats, and wine, beer, and cider (21+)
   - There will also be various goodie giveaways!

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MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men" Style!
*What*: MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men" Style!
*When*: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00pm
*Where*: Buy them online: http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/
*Contact*: gsc-gradgala at mit.edu

   - Grad Gala 2014 will be held on Saturday, April 12th at the Sheraton
   Boston Hotel (39 Dalton St, Boston)
   - Get your Grad Gala ticket starting Tuesday, February 11th, 7pm - they
   sell quickly!
   - First 200 guests to register are eligible for discounted ticket prices!
   - All MIT graduate students and post-docs are welcome and may bring one
   guest!
   - Gift vouchers for the first three full tables to register!
   - Check out our website for more details <http://gsc.mit.edu/gradgala/>!

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GSC Elections Recruiting Reception
*What*: GSC Elections Recruiting Reception
*When*: Thursday, February 20th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
*Where*: The Asgard Irish Pub and Restaurant (530 Massachusetts Avenue in
Cambridge)
*Contact*: gsc-vp at mit.edu

   - Interested in running for a position on the GSC Executive Committee?
   - Stop by for a casual information session with the current team.
   - Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
   - Although not mandatory, please RSVP to gsc-vp at mit.edu

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Academic-Professional

Get a Student Center Locker!
*What*: Get a Student Center Locker!
*When*: On-line Application opens on Monday, 2/3 at 9 am
*Where*: http://studentlife.mit.edu/cac/locker-rentals
*Contact*: jbsmith at MIT.EDU

   - Tired of lugging your stuff around? Lockers are available for the
   Spring semester in the W20 1st Floor and Reading Room.
   - You must be a current, registered MIT student.
   - There is a $20 fee.
   - Lockers will be filled on a 1st come, 1st served basis
   - For more information, http://studentlife.mit.edu/cac/locker-rentals

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MIT Water Club Spring Lecture Series
*What*: MIT Water Club Spring Lecture Series
*When*: Feb 4th, 6-7 pm
*Where*: 3-442
*Contact*: mneha at mit.edu

   - Please join us in welcoming Professor Abrahim Shaviv, Head Grand Water
   Research Institute, Israel
   - The title of the talk is: Water scarcity problems in Israel
   - Refreshments will be provided

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POSTPONED: 3D seismic interpretation lecture
*What*: POSTPONED: 3D seismic interpretation lecture
*When*: Wednesday, Feb 5th, 12-1pm
*Where*: 54-209
*Contact*: techgs-exec at mit.edu

   - The speaker has unfortunately had to postpone this lecture. Watch the
   GSC-anno for an announcement in March of the new date.

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MIT Clean Energy Prize Info Session and Mixer
*What*: MIT Clean Energy Prize Info Session and Mixer
*When*: Thursday, February 6th, 6:00-9:00 pm
*Where*: Stata 4th Floor R&D Commons
*Contact*: RSVP
here<http://cep.mit.edu/timeline/application-info-session-and-team-mixer/>

   - Do you have an idea for a clean energy startup but don't know how to
   take the next step?
   - Are you looking for a team to work with on your idea? Or are you
   already planning to apply for the Clean Energy Prize? Then this event is
   for you.
   - Get the inside scoop on what the judges for the $225,000 Grand Prize
   and $25,000 Track Prizes look for.
   - Meet other clean energy enthusiasts and grow your team.
   - Don't forget to submit your Clean Energy Prize application by February
   13 at cep.mit.edu!

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MIT Sloan Women in Management Conference
*What*: MIT Sloan Women in Management Conference
*When*: Feb. 8, 2014
*Where*: MIT Media Lab
*Contact*: juliayoo at mit.edu

   - The 2014 SWIM Conference, entitled Challenge Accepted, is about
   overcoming obstacles; whether you hope to start your own business or join
   the C-suite.
   - Speakers include Stephanie Sonnabend (former CEO Sonesta Hotels),
   Stephanie Fohn (CEO of WhiteHate Security), Martha Samuelson (CEO Analysis
   Group)
   - We will hear from other leaders across a variety of industries that
   have achieved success in often arduous environments.
   - Here is a last-minute promo to get 15%
off<https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=579114808831086&id=172466432829261&email=3>-
limited quantities, first-come first-serve, so make sure yours now!

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Energy Lecture: Dr. Jonathan Raab
*What*: Lecture
*When*: Monday, Feb. 10, Noon-1PM
*Where*: E19-319
*Contact*: tcleung at mit.edu

   - Guest speaker: Dr. Jonathan Raab
   - Lecture about ongoing stakeholder process in MA about grid
   modernization in response to diverse challenges ranging from renewables to
   climate change

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Spain at MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, CEO of Santander Bank USA
*What*: Spain at MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, CEO of Santander Bank USA
*When*: Tuesday 2/11, 3-4pm
*Where*: E62-223
*Contact*: spaniards-request at mit.edu

   - Join us for our next Spain at MIT Industry Series Seminar!
   - In this seminar, Roman Blanco will talk about the strategy of
   Santander Bank to become one of the world leading banks.
   - He will also talk about his experience and about how graduate students
   at MIT could continue their career in companies such as Santander Bank.

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Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu
*What*: Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu
*When*: Tuesday February 11 -- 6 PM (refreshments), 6:30 PM (lecture)
*Where*: Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence - Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-cosi-chair at mit.edu

   - The MIT Sidney Pacific / Presidential Fellows Distinguished Lecture
   Series presents:
   - Why Nations Fail
   - Lecture by Prof. Daron Acemoglu, Killian Professor of Economics at MIT
   - Info & RSVP (optional for lecture-only, required for dinner lottery):
   http://bit.ly/sp-acemoglu

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2013-2014 MIT Transportation Showcase
*What*: 2013-2014 MIT Transportation Showcase
*When*: Wednesday February 12, 2014, 6pm-9pm
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: transportation.showcase at mit.edu

   - Come to learn about the transportation research carried out at MIT,
   identify collaboration opportunities, and to meet the MIT Transportation
   Community
   - Keynote Seminar: Jeremy Wertheimer (EECS PhD'96, ITA Software,
   Google), Transportation for Tomorrow: Challenges and Opportunities
   - Transportation Career Fair (Booz Allen Hamilton, Caliper, Steer Davies
   Gleave, Volpe Center, Cambridge Systematics, etc.)
   - Research Poster Session
   - Visit our website for more information about the event, to send your
   CV, present your research, or tovolunteer:
   http://transportclub.mit.edu/showcase.html

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Invitation to attend the MIT Energy Conference
*What*: Invitation to attend the MIT Energy Conference
*When*: February 21-22, 2014
*Where*: MIT Campus & Westin Copley Place, Boston
*Contact*:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-mit-energy-conference-tickets-9358037141

   - On Friday and Saturday, join us for keynote and panel discussion
   sessions with distinguished speakers and MIT faculty.
   - Saturday will conclude with a Showcase featuring leading energy firms,
   labs, & startups.
   - Speakers include Daniel Yergin (Pulitzer Prize-winner & Vice-Chairman,
   IHS-CERA), Ken Salazar (former U.S. Senator & Secretary of the Interior),
   - Maria van der Hoeven (IEA Executive Director), Randy Zwirn (Siemens
   Energy Inc. President & CEO), and more.
   - The full agenda is available at http://mitenergyconference.org/.
   Follow the conference on Twitter at @MITEnergyConf and with the hashtag
   #MIT.

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Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
*What*: Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
*When*: February 28th and March 1st
*Where*: Hynes Convention Center - Boston, MA
*Contact*: matia at mit.edu

   - The 8th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference will be held on
   February 28th and March 1st, 2014 at the Hynes Convention Center
   - The SSAC's goal is to provide a forum to discuss the increasing role
   of analytics in the sports industry
   - MIT Sloan is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in this
   arena, and hopes to enrich opportunities for learning about the use of
   analytics in sports via the 2014 conference.
   - Panelists this year include Malcolm Gladwell, Nate Silver, Drew Carey,
   Phil Jackson, Jonathan Kraft and many more!
   - For more information visit www.sloansportsconference.com

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Congressional Visits Day
*What*: Congressional Visits Day
*When*: March 25-26, 2014
*Where*: Washington, D.C.
*Contact*: dillon at mit.edu

   - MIT Science Policy Initiative (SPI) is sending a group of students to
   participate in Congressional Visits Day
   - Meet with members of Congress to convey the importance of science and
   technology research funding
   - The trip will be paid for by SPI
   - For more information: http://www.mitspi.org/#!cvd/c15xq
   - Application Deadline: February 12, 2014

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Grad Community Fellows - Open Positions
*What*: Grad Community Fellows - Open Positions
*When*: As Soon As Possible
*Where*: --
*Contact*: icuevas at mit.edu

   - The Graduate Community Fellows program has two open positions to fill.
   - Interested students can obtain further information by clicking on the
   link below.
   - http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/

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Extracurricular

Want to do something about climate change?
*What*: Want to do something about climate change?
*When*: Tuesday February 4, 6-7pm
*Where*: 13-3038
*Contact*: fossilfree at mit.edu

   - Our planet is heating up, join the national student movement to divest
   from fossil fuels with FFMIT
   - Learn about how SIMPLE divestment is at
   http://www.fossilfreemit.org/introduction/
   - Over 500 grads have signed, why haven't you? Tell us why at
   fossilfree at mit.edu <%20fossilfree at mit.edu>
   - Or sign the petition: http://www.fossilfreemit.org/the-petition/

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MIT Women's Club Water Polo Team
*What*: MIT Women's Club Water Polo Team
*When*: February 4, 2014, 8:00PM (first practice)
*Where*: Zesiger Center Pool
*Contact*: ceciliav at mit.edu

   - We practice Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 PM and Thursday
   from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
   - All practices are at the Z-Center Pool
   - We are undergraduates and grad students with all levels of water polo
   experience
   - Join us!

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Spring 2014 MIT Ventureships Program application
*What*: Spring 2014 MIT Ventureships Program application
*When*: Before Feb.8
*Where*: All around MIT campus
*Contact*: tingtaoz at mit.edu

   - MIT Ventureships Club connects MIT students with MIT start-ups.
   Students in our 1-semester long program work with CEOs selected from MIT
   start-ups.
   - Requires 3~5 hours/week working on the CEO's project.
   - An easier way to start your career path as an entrepreneur! --By
   learning from MIT entrepreneurs.
   - MIT students and affiliates only.
   - Registration
link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XmhJ9nlQ_xdEVxprI6Rq_plRNnyMXM5W8W4azxdkQs4/viewform>

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Family

Chinese Lantern Festival Handcraft Day
*What*: Chinese Lantern Festival Handcraft Day
*When*: Saturday, February 8th, 3-5 PM
*Where*: Westgate Basement Lounge
*Contact*: westgate-csc at mit.edu

   - Would you like to learn how to write a chinese character? Would you
   like to make your own plate lantern?
   - Join us for this fun and family friendly chinese celebration!
   - Snacks, drinks and materials for crafts will be provided.

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Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
*What*: Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
*When*: Saturday, February 8th, 6-7:30 PM
*Where*: Westgate Basement Lounge
*Contact*: westgate-pres at mit.edu

   - Happy Chinese New Year! 2014 is the year of the Horse! Come and
   celebrate with your neiboughood! Chinese cruisine will be provided :)

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Misc

Apply to Join The Coop's 2014-2015 Board of Directors!
*What*: Apply to Join The Coop's 2014-2015 Board of Directors!
*When*: Accepting Nominations Starting January 29th; Deadline is February
19th
*Where*: www.thecoop.com
*Contact*: aepowell at thecoop.com

   - Would you value an opportunity to gain practical business experience
   while you influence the way the Coop serves students and other members, and
   receive a stipend, too?
   - The Coop is now accepting applications from interested Harvard and MIT
   undergraduate and graduate degree candidate students to serve during the
   2014-2015 academic school year.
   - The Coop Board of Directors meets approximately six times during the
   school year, and offers exposure to every aspect of business management.
   - Apply online at www.thecoop.com beginning January 29th.

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Boston Citywide Science Fair Judging
*What*: Boston Citywide Science Fair Judging
*When*: March 1st, 8am-12pm
*Where*: Northeastern University
*Contact*: Shannon at sciencefromscientists.org

   - The Boston Public Schools Citywide Science Fair will be held on
   Saturday, March 1st at Northeastern University and we are currently
   recruiting judges.
   - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bpsscifair2014

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Social

Game Night
*What*: Game Night
*When*: February 3, 2014 from 7pm-8:30pm
*Where*: Bush Room (10-105)
*Contact*: bgsa-exec at mit.edu

   - Wind down after the TBP career fair by enjoying free food, potentially
   winning awesome raffle prizes, and beating company reps at video games.
   - Raffle every 15 minutes!
   - Prizes include tablets (Samsung Tab 3, Nexus 7, IPad), Chromecasts,
   noise cancelling headphones, Xboxes and other gaming consoles!
   - Free food and drinks!

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LSC Movie Screening: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
*What*: LSC Movie Screening: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
*When*: February 3 at 7pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - FREE Admission, sponsored by the de Florez Fund for Humor!
   - From its opening multi-language titles (that sure looks like Swedish)
   to the closing arrest of the entire Dark Ages cast by modern-day bobbies,
   Monty
   - Python and the Holy Grail helped to define "irreverence" and became an
   instant cult classic. This time the Pythonites savage the legend of King
   - Arthur, juxtaposing some excellently selected exterior locations with
   an unending stream of anachronistic one-liners, non sequiturs, and
   slapstick set pieces.

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Mexican Coffee Hour
*What*: Mexican Coffee Hour
*When*: 2014/02/05 9:00 PM
*Where*: SP Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-cultural-chair at mit.edu

   - Mexican Coffee Hour (by SP Mexican residents)
   - You are invited to an evening of Mexican fun!
   - The Cultural Coffee Hour brings to you: *taco bar, * chips & salsa,
   and *flan for dessert.
   - Play LOTERIA for a chance to win prizes.
   - Want to help? Please email sp-coffeehr-chair at mit.edu.

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MIT/WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break
*What*: MIT/WHOI Social Hour and Snack Break
*When*: February 6th at 4:30 PM
*Where*: WHOI Clark Student Center
*Contact*: srosenga at mit.edu

   - Join the MIT/WHOI Joint Program for the first social hour of the
   spring term.
   - Pizza will be served.
   - Take the opportunity to relax and re-connect with your peers.

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New Year Coffee Hour
*What*: New Year Coffee Hour
*When*: 7 February 2014 5.30-7.30 pm
*Where*: 4-237
*Contact*: proedreio at mit.edu

   - Come to our annual "New year coffee hour"
   - Try our Vassilopita, a traditional Greek new year cake that contains a
   lucky coin inside it and brings luck to whoever gets it.
   - There will also be food and we will hold our annual elections.

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BE-HST TGIF Social
*What*: BE-HST TGIF Social
*When*: Friday, February 7th, 5:30-8:30
*Where*: Flat Top Johnny's near Kendall Square
*Contact*: orgadish at mit.edu

   - Food, drinks, and pool at Flat Top Johnny's!

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LSC Movie Screening: Miss Congeniality
*What*: LSC Movie Screening: Miss Congeniality
*When*: February 7 & 8, at 7 & 10pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - FREE Admission, sponsored by the de Florez Fund for Humor!
   - Starring Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt, also featuring Michael
   Caine, William Shatner, and Candice Bergen.

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Wine and Chocolate
*What*: Wine and Chocolate
*When*: 02/08/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
*Where*: SP Mark Multipurpose Room
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu

   - Wine and chocolate accompanied by live music.

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MITMASA Chinese New Year Celebration
*What*: MITMASA Chinese New Year Celebration
*When*: February 8, 7-10pm
*Where*: W20-491
*Contact*: wychan at mit.edu

   - Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year with good food and excellent
   company!
   - Come learn about our unique Malaysian culture or get to know other
   fellow Malaysians through our games and activities.
   - Malaysian food and Chinese New Year snacks will be provided.
   - Tickets will be sold in Lobby 10 on Jan 28 and 30, 9-5pm. Limited to
   50 people.
   - Check out http://masamit.scripts.mit.edu/blog/ for more details.

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SP February Brunch
*What*: SP February Brunch
*When*: February 9, 2014 12:00 PM
*Where*: SP Mark MP Room
*Contact*: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu

   - It's a new semester - and that means February Brunch!
   - Come eat good food with friends. Bring your own plate to help keep SP
   green.
   - Want to help? Prep starts at 8am in the MP Kitchen, come by any time.

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Valentine's day Chocolate making event
*What*: Valentine's day Chocolate making event
*When*: February 9th 2-6pm
*Where*: Edgerton Large lounge
*Contact*: eh-officers at mit.edu

   - We will be making chocolate truffles from melted chocolate bars shaped
   into creative forms.
   - While waiting for the chocolate to harden, we will also be screening a
   movie.
   - Light refreshments will be provided, including a small chocolate
   fountain!
   - Main ingredients will be provided: chocolate bars (white, semi-sweet
   and dark), cream and butter, crushed nuts and cocoa powder.
   - Please sign up here: http://signup.mit.edu/1215177408

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Turkish Cultural Night
*What*: Turkish Cultural Night
*When*: 2/9/14, 8PM
*Where*: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial Bldg
*Contact*: hbey at mit.edu

   - Turkish Student Association would like to give you a firsthand
   experience of the Turkish culture. There will be real Turkish food, music,
   and dancing!
   - FREE for MIT students. $10 for others.
   - RSVP needed for everyone! Please RSVP at goo.gl/IApDSR or find the MIT
   Turkish Student Association on facebook for more information.
   - (Those who need to pay will do so at the door)

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Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear
*What*: Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear
*When*: Monday, February 10th 7:30 PM
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu

   - Come to the Thirsty Ear for Curling Night!
   - Watch Curling!
   - Learn about the game from local expert Steve Wetzel (MIT Facilities
   Coordinator, Course 10)
   - 10 Wings for $2
   - 21+ govt ID required

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MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Feb 11, 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 Al Park (Boston
   Comedy Festival).
   - Hosted by John Baglio, featuring Caitlin Durante, Misha Han, Wes
   Hazard, Tim McIntire, Kevin Seefried, Andrew Turco.
   - Snacks and soda provided. Presented by the 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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Tang Hall Brunch
*What*: Tang Hall Brunch
*When*: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
*Where*: Tang Hall (W84) 24th Floor Lounge
*Contact*: tang-government at mit.edu

   - Enjoy delicious food with a glorious view of the Charles River from
   the top of one of the tallest buildings on campus!
   - Greet the new semester with fellow graduate students!
   - Please bring your own plates, utensils and silverware to help keep
   Tang greener

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Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT
*What*: Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT
*When*: 23 February 2014, 4:00-5:15 pm
*Where*: E51-325
*Contact*: wenghong at mit.edu

   - Join us for an evening of fun informal presentations in the 20 slides,
   20 seconds format of Pecha Kucha.
   - 6 talented speakers from different schools will be sharing their
   passions, stories and interests with the audience.
   - Mamak-style drinks and snacks will be provided.
   - This event is free and open to the public. We would love to know in
   advance if you're coming, so do sign up!
   - Sign up now at: http://masamit.scripts.mit.edu/blog/events/

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MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break
*What*: MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break
*When*: Every Tue/Thurs this academic semester (except holidays) - 10AM
*Where*: WHOI Clark Student Center, WHOI Redfield Lab Lobby
*Contact*: srosenga at mit.edu

   - Take a break from classes or research to refresh and meet your
   colleagues.
   - An opportunity to share a poster presentation or give a fellow peer
   some feedback.
   - Bagels, muffins, coffee, tea and fresh fruit served.

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