[GSC-anno] @MIT [Grad Gala Tickets, Coffee Hour, Acemoglu Lecture, IDEAS Dinner, Tang Brunch, and more]

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Get Your Tickets: MIT Grad Gala 2014 - Party "Mad Men"
Style!<#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC1>
   - Muddy Charles Pub Board of Directors Meeting <#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC2>
   - Grad Coffee Hour <#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC3>
   - February ARC Committee Meeting <#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC4>
   - Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants
   - Application to open soon <#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC5>
   - GSC Elections Recruiting Reception <#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC6>
   - INSTITUTE AWARDS <#1441b066f40ebdcb_GSC7>

Academic-Professional

   - Science Policy Initiative Monthly
Meeting<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional1>
   - Spain at MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, President and CEO of
   Santander US <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional2>
   - Why Nations Fail -- Lecture by Prof. Daron
Acemoglu<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional3>
   - Impostor Syndrome Workshop Part
II<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional4>
   - The MIT Ventureships Club Kick-off
Event<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional5>
   - 2013-2014 MIT Transportation
Showcase<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional6>
   - IDEAS Global Challenge Spring Generator
Dinner<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional7>
   - $225,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize Applications Due
Thursday!<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional8>
   - Invitation to attend the MIT Energy
Conference<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional9>
   - MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional10>
   - How to Launch Your Personal
Brand<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional11>
   - Sloan Sports Analytics
Conference<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional12>
   - MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand
Hackfest<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional13>
   - Congressional Visits Day <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Academic-Professional14>

Extracurricular

   - Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular1>
   - Fossil Free MIT Spring Kickoff Open
House<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular2>
   - The SciEx Meetup <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular3>
   - Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy
Conference!<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Extracurricular4>

Social

   - Curling Night at the Thirsty Ear <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social1>
   - 5Point Film Festival <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social2>
   - Valentine's LIDS and INFORMS mixer <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social3>
   - LSC Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou? <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social4>
   - Tang Hall Brunch <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social5>
   - Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social6>
   - GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social7>
   - International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students
@MIT<#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social8>
   - Pecha Kucha Mamak @ MIT <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social9>
   - MIT-WHOI Joint Program Coffee Break <#1441b066f40ebdcb_Social10>

GSC

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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Muddy Charles Pub Board of Directors Meeting
*What*: Muddy Charles Pub Board of Directors Meeting
*When*: Monday, February 10th, 6pm
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub, Walker Memorial
*Contact*: MuddyCharlesPub at mit.edu

   - Come and learn the latest news with the Muddy!

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Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: Grad Coffee Hour
*When*: Monday, February 10 @ 7pm
*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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February ARC Committee Meeting
*What*: February ARC Committee Meeting
*When*: Feb. 11, 6pm
*Where*: 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - Interested in Academic and Professional Development at MIT? Drop at
   ARC's monthly meeting to check out events and opportunities
   - Spring Student Night, Faculty Dinner, Legal seminars, advising
   initiative, travel grants/outreach awards and more!
   - We are recruiting coordinators and next co-chairs! drop us an email if
   you are interested!
   - Dinner provided!

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Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants -
Application to open soon
*What*: Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service
grants - Application to open soon
*When*: February 16th, 2013
*Where*: https://gsc.mit.edu/funding-board-application/
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu <%20gsc-treasurer at mit.edu>

   - Applications to open soon for Funding Board and the new GSC/PSC Joint
   Fund for public service
   - Cycle starts on March 14th and ends on June 14th
   - The application deadline is March 2nd
   - Please review the GSC Funding Board
Guidelines<http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/groups/guidelines/>prior to
filling in your application.

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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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INSTITUTE AWARDS
*What*: INSTITUTE AWARDS
*When*: Deadline March 14th at 5 PM
*Where*: NAN
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - recognize members of the MIT faculty and student body who have had
   made significant impact on our community
   - Graduate Teaching Awards, Frank E. Perkins Award for Advising, Edward
   L. Horton Award for student group, and Irwin Sizer Award for MIT Education
   - More Details: http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/
   - Submit Nomination at
   http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/inst-awrd-nominations/

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Academic-Professional

Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting
*What*: Science Policy Initiative Monthly Meeting
*When*: Monday, February 10, 5:30-7:00pm
*Where*: 56-167
*Contact*: spi-exec at mit.edu

   - Come join SPI to discuss current topics at the intersection of science
   and policy.
   - Free Food & Drinks!
   - Discussion Topic: "What advocacy role (if any) should scientists play?"
   -
   http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/opinion/sunday/if-you-see-something-say-something.html
   -
   http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2013/12/agu-talk-on-science-and-advocacy/

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Spain at MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, President and CEO of Santander US
*What*: Spain at MIT Industry Series: Roman Blanco, President and CEO of
Santander US
*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.
   - Please, RSVP here:
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sNYAB5srs91UqwYcnakqWRu-WrNJOEzTbNYRhQeCToM/viewform

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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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Impostor Syndrome Workshop Part II
*What*: Impostor Syndrome Workshop Part II
*When*: February 11, 2014 - 6:30-8:00pm
*Where*: 10-250
*Contact*: acperry at mit.edu

   - The Office of Minority Education (OME) is hosting Dr. Valerie Young
   once again
   - Come hear Part Two of the Impostor Syndrome
   - Portions of Port One will be discussed so don't worry if you missed
   Part One
   - This event is open to the entire MIT community.
   - Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.

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The MIT Ventureships Club Kick-off Event
*What*: The MIT Ventureships Club Kick-off Event
*When*: 12:00-13:00 Feb.12th
*Where*: W20-306
*Contact*: ventureships_executive at mit.edu

   - Free Lunch provided. Limited spots. RSVP to get one.
   - 4 start-ups will pitch.
   - Sign up with the link below
   -
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W6Q2sh95fu8unp358WImz_cijiv-2RvEdeH96_J9BvY/viewform

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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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IDEAS Global Challenge Spring Generator Dinner
*What*: IDEAS Global Challenge Spring Generator Dinner
*When*: Thursday, Feb 13th @ 7pm
*Where*: La Sala de Puerto Rico, W20-202
*Contact*: globalchallenge at mit.edu

   - Working on a project to help underserved communities? Need funding?
   Want to recruit new members for your IDEAS team? Want to get involved?
   - Come get tips from past winners of the IDEAS Global Challenge and hear
   what current social impact projects teams are getting started on.
   - This is also a chance to pitch your idea and recruit teammates or
   pitch your skills to get hired onto a team.
   - With the FINAL chance to enter the competition coming up on Feb 25,
   here's your chance to share your idea & meet potential teammates.
   - RSVP at http://bit.ly/UPOCTN, where you can also sign up for a
   60-second pitch opportunity!

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$225,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize Applications Due Thursday!
*What*: $225,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize Applications Due Thursday!
*When*: February 13, 2014, 11:59 PM
*Where*: cep.mit.edu
*Contact*: cleanenergyprize at mit.edu

   - Applications for the MIT Clean Energy Prize (CEP)'s more than $300,000
   in prize money are due February 13.
   - Submissions include a pitch deck and executive summary, and no full
   business plan is required.
   - This year's Grand Prize winning team will win $225,000.
   - Winners in three tracks--Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and
   Infrastructure & Resources--will win $25,000 each.
   - Visit cep.mit.edu to learn more!

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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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MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014
*What*: MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014
*When*: Saturday, 22nd Feb, 8:30am - 4:30pm
*Where*: MIT Media Lab
*Contact*: nakul at mit.edu

   - This conference will be centered around the theme of technologies that
   are disrupting life.
   - Keynotes by founders of startups in Quantum Computing, that build
   flying cars and develop gamification platforms
   - Panels with startups that are disrupting life in Education, Wearable
   Devices, Markets and Communities
   - Website: http://disruptinglife.mitsloantech.com/

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How to Launch Your Personal Brand
*What*: How to Launch Your Personal Brand
*When*: Saturday, Februrary 22, 2014 9am-6pm
*Where*: Wong Auditorium
*Contact*: bgsa-exec at mit.edu

   - Learn how to launch your personal brand in terms of entrepreneurship
   and start-ups.
   - We will have a host of speakers who are CEOs and consultants. In
   addition, our keynote speaker will be Ice-T.
   - We recently released more tickets to accommodate more guest. Get your
   Free MIT tickets today before we sell out again.
   - Obtain your ticket at
   http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=298&cid=35&p=1
   - For more information go to mit.edu/bgsa <http://web.mit.edu/bgsa>

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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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MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest
*What*: MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest
*When*: March 14th - 16th
*Where*: Stata Center & MIT Media Lab
*Contact*: ippolita at mit.edu

   - The Kauffman Foundation in collaboration with MIT H at cking Medicine
   will be kicking off THE Hackathon of all hackathons in healthcare this
   March!
   - This event is ppen to students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers,
   and healthcare professionals
   - Focused on pioneering healthcare's greatest innovations, we will be
   partnering with industry's leading organizations to accelerate breakthrough
   ideas
   - The event will have varied tracks (diabetes, Hospital IT, telehealth,
   resource-constrained setting) focused around healthcare's toughest pain
   points
   - Find out more details and the application here:
   http://grandhackfest.wordpress.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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Extracurricular

Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops
*What*: Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops
*When*: Sundays 2:30-5pm and Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
*Where*: Sala, Student Center (location sometimes changes, check website
below for updates)
*Contact*: bdc-info at mit.edu

   - Beginner ballroom dance lessons, no previous experience or partner
   necessary
   - Jive (7:30-8:30pm) on Mondays 2/10 through 2/24
   - American Waltz (2:30-3:3pm) and American Tango (4-5pm) on Sundays 2/16
   through 3/2
   - FREE for MIT students (with valid ID)
   - Check website for full Spring schedule and details:
   http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/workshops.html

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Fossil Free MIT Spring Kickoff Open House
*What*: Fossil Free MIT Spring Kickoff Open House
*When*: Tuesday, February 11, 6-8pm (stop by any time)
*Where*: 10-105 (Bush Room)
*Contact*: fossilfree at mit.edu

   - If you've been wanting to get plugged into the climate movement at MIT
   but haven't known where to start, this is your chance!
   - Join us any time between 6pm and 8pm, grab some free food and drinks,
   and find out more about Fossil Free MIT's fossil fuel divestment campaign.
   - FFMIT members will be on hand to talk about the group, explain how you
   can get involved, and listen to your ideas.
   - We're excited to meet you and to start working together again this
   semester, so do stop by!
   - If you can't come but still want to get involved, you can sign our
   petition at fossilfreemit.org or email fossilfree at mit.edu for more
   information.

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The SciEx Meetup
*What*: The SciEx Meetup
*When*: Thursday, February 20, 6-8 pm
*Where*: MIT Museum
*Contact*: sciex at mit.edu

   - Team up with fellow students from colleges and universities around
   Boston to enter MIT's cool science video competition (
   http://sciex.mit.edu).
   - Meet and network with students from art, music, and film schools!
   - Free food and drinks! Video tutorial!
   - Apart from amazing cash prizes, the best videos will be showcased at
   the Cambridge Science Festival!
   - Please RSVP (and stay tuned for announcements) on Facebook:
   https://www.facebook.com/events/1420979798142112

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Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy Conference!
*What*: Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy Conference!
*When*: Saturday, Feb 22, 9am-4pm (1-2 hour slots)
*Where*: Westin Copley Hotel, Boston Back Bay
*Contact*: sdave at mit.edu

   - We are looking for dynamic volunteers to help run activities designed
   to teach high school students about energy.
   - Volunteers can choose what time of the day they wish to participate
   and have a choice of various roles; contact sdave at mit.edu for more
   information.
   - If you are at all interested in education or teaching, this is a great
   low-time-commitment opportunity!

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Social

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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5Point Film Festival
*What*: 5Point Film Festival
*When*: February 11 at 7:30pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - This special event is sponsored by the MIT Outing Club and hosted by
   LSC!
   - Tickets are $5 with an MIT ID if purchased online, or $10 for the
   general public and at the door. Online tickets can be purchased through the
   MITOC page.

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Valentine's LIDS and INFORMS mixer
*What*: Valentine's LIDS and INFORMS mixer
*When*: Thursday Feb 13 @1pm
*Where*: LIDS lounge (Stata 6th floor)
*Contact*: informs-officer at mit.edu

   - The ORC and LIDS get together to celebrate Valentine's day!
   - Join us around cupcakes, hot chocolate and coffee!

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LSC Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
*What*: LSC Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
*When*: February 14 & 15 at 7 & 10pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - FREE admission and popcorn, sponsored by the de Florez Fund for Humor!
   - The writing, directing, and producing team of Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
   created this picaresque comedy (inspired in part by Homer's The Odyssey)
   set in the Deep South during the Depression.
   - Starring George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson, John Turturro, John
   Goodman, and more!

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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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Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear
*What*: Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear
*When*: Tuesday, February 18th, 7:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu

   - Come out to the Thirsty Ear for this month's flight night
   - Theme: Sochi Olympics
   - 4 Beers with Paired Snacks for $11
   - 21+ govt issued ID required

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GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night
*What*: GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night
*When*: Friday, 02/21, 6:30 pm
*Where*: Seaman's Lounge
*Contact*: zipeng at mit.edu

   - Cultural Dinner/Potluck
   - Savor cuisines from many cultures around the world
   - Hang out with students from different backgrounds
   - Free food!

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International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students @MIT
*What*: International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students @MIT
*When*: Feb 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm
*Where*: Mezzanine Lounge at Student Center (W20)
*Contact*: azubair at mit.edu

   - Celebrates the International Mother laguage day with diverse cultural
   activities
   - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mother_Language_Day
   - Performers are welcome to promote the linguistic diversity in MIT
   - Delicious Bangladeshi food will be served

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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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