GSC-anno @MIT [GSC Elections Reception, Sloan Tech Conference, Personal Branding, WordPress Workshop, Flight Night, and more]

Mon Feb 17 08:12:42 EST 2014

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Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle is now open for eligible ASA-recognized
student groups. Individuals, as well as student groups, seeking funding
through the new GSC-PSC Joint Service Fund and/or the new GSC
Sustainability Fund should complete the same application
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In this anno

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC-PSC Public Service grants
   - Application Now Open <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC1>
   - Taste of the Caribbean <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC2>
   - GSC Science Outreach Blog, February meeting <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC3>
   - GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC4>
   - GSC Elections Recruiting Reception <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC5>
   - BGLO's Boston Graduate Mixer Night <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC6>
   - Grad Coffee Hour <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC7>
   - Activities Committee February meeting <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC8>
   - Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC9>
   - Institute Awards <#1443ff839d8b9036_GSC10>

Academic-Professional

   - This Week: MIT Energy Conference<#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional1>
   - Spain at MIT Science Series: Ruben
Juanes<#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional2>
   - MIT Sloan Tech Conference 2014<#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional3>
   - How to Launch Your Personal Brand<#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional4>
   - Doing Business in the Middle East and Egypt: Q&A Session with Naguib
   Sawiris <#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional5>
   - Asian Career Fair <#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional6>
   - MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand
Hackfest<#1443ff839d8b9036_Academic-Professional7>

Extracurricular

   - Waltz, Tango, and Jive Workshops <#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular1>
   - Introduction to Web Design using Wordpress
Workshop<#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular2>
   - Choose to Reuse <#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular3>
   - The SciEx Meetup <#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular4>
   - Peter Staley: How to Stop A Plague - the Intersection of Science and
   Activism <#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular5>
   - Talk by RA Salvatore at MIT Science Fiction Society
Library<#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular6>
   - Volunteer with high school students at the MIT Energy
Conference!<#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular7>
   - MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus
sustainability<#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular8>
   - Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style
Lab<#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular9>
   - MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014 <#1443ff839d8b9036_Extracurricular10>

Family

   - Family Week at the List <#1443ff839d8b9036_Family1>

Social

   - Flight Night at the Thirsty Ear <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social1>
   - LSC Movie Screening: "Non-Stop" <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social2>
   - Engineering Systems Trivia Night <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social3>
   - MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social4>
   - Dinner and MFA with LGBT Grad <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social5>
   - GA^3 Cultural Dinner Night <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social6>
   - Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social7>
   - International Mother Language Day by Bangladeshi Students
@MIT<#1443ff839d8b9036_Social8>
   - MIT-Harvard Korean Semi-Formal 2014 <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social9>
   - Chinese Lantern Festival and Riddle Night <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social10>
   - Venetian Masquerade Ball <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social11>
   - Monthly Community Lunch <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social12>
   - Tang Hall International Dessert Night <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social13>
   - Harvard-MIT 80's Party <#1443ff839d8b9036_Social14>

GSC

Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service grants -
Application Now Open
*What*: Spring Round II Funding Board Cycle and GSC/PSC Public Service
grants - Application Now Open
*When*: February 16th - March 2nd
*Where*: Application Link <https://gsc.mit.edu:444/funding-app/>
*Contact*: gsc-treasurer at mit.edu <%20gsc-treasurer at mit.edu>

   - The GSC Funding Board is now accepting applications for student group
   funding, for the new GSC/PSC Joint Fund for public service, and for the new
   Sustainability Fund
   - 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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Taste of the Caribbean
*What*: Taste of the Caribbean
*When*: 5:30-7pm, Tues. Feb. 18
*Where*: Morss Hall, Building 50
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Cultural performances and games
   - Authentic Caribbean food
   - Free
   - Brought to you in collaboration with the MIT Caribbean Club

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GSC Science Outreach Blog, February meeting
*What*: GSC Science Outreach Blog, February meeting
*When*: Tues. Feb 18, 6-7pm
*Where*: 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Do you like explaining science to people?
   - Do you like writing?
   - Join our science outreach blog!
   - RSVP here, http://signup.mit.edu/emit
   - Contact us if you have any questions!

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GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting
*What*: GSC Legislative Action Subcommittee Meeting
*When*: Thursday, February 20th, 5-6pm
*Where*: GSC Office, Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-lasc at mit.edu

   - Learn more about the federal, state, and local legislative and
   regulatory developments affecting MIT graduate students!

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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 (350 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, RSVP to gsc-vp at mit.edu

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BGLO's Boston Graduate Mixer Night
*What*: BGLO's Boston Graduate Mixer Night
*When*: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 @ 7pm
*Where*: The Liquor Store (25 Boylston Pl, Boston, MA 02116)
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Enjoy a great night at the Liquor Store presented by the Boston
   Graduate Leadership Organization!
   - Mingle with fellow Graduate Students from Babson, Bentley, BU,
   Brandeis, Harvard, Hult, MIT, Northeastern, and Tufts!
   - Must be 21+ and bring government-issued ID and school ID.
   - More info at www.tinyurl.com/bglomixer

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Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: Grad Coffee Hour
*When*: Every Monday at 7pm (Feb. 24 - May 19)
*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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Activities Committee February meeting
*What*: Activities Committee February meeting
*When*: Tue. Feb 25, 5:30-6:30pm
*Where*: 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-ac at mit.edu

   - Help organize fun events for graduate students!
   - New members welcome!
   - Food provided
   - RSVP here: http://signup.mit.edu/acfeb

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Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer
*What*: Hiring: GSC Mobile App Developer
*When*: Application Deadline: March 1st, 2014
*Where*: http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-mobile-developer-application/
*Contact*: gsc-webmaster at mit.edu

   - The Graduate Student Council is seeking to hire a mobile developer for
   building an app that will provide access to GSC materials.
   - This is a paid position, and it may last to the end of the academic
   year (or longer, with mutual agreement).
   - We are looking for building either a native mobile application or a
   mobile website within an app (using a framework like PhoneGap).
   - The time requirements for this position are flexible and dependent on
   work to be done. Compensation: $1,500.
   - Complete the application:
Link<http://gsc.mit.edu/gsc-mobile-developer-application/>

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Institute Awards
*What*: Institute Awards
*When*: Deadline March 14th at 5 PM
*Where*: Online:
http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/institute-awards/inst-awrd-nominations/
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - Recognize members of the MIT faculty and student body who have had
   significant impact on our community
   - Now accepting nominations for: Graduate Teaching Awards, the Frank E.
   Perkins Award for Advising, the Edward L. Horton Fellowship Award, and the
   Irwin Sizer MIT Education Award
   - 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

This Week: MIT Energy Conference
*What*: This Week: 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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Spain at MIT Science Series: Ruben Juanes
*What*: Spain at MIT Science Series: Ruben Juanes
*When*: Friday 2/21, 11-12pm
*Where*: 3-133
*Contact*: spaniards-request at mit.edu

   - Prof. Ruben Juanes works for the MIT Department of Civil and
   Environmental Engineering.
   - He will talk about his research on simultaneous flow of two or more
   fluids through rocks and other porous materials.
   - His research is both experimental and computational, and has
   application in Carbon Capture and Storage.
   - Breakfast will be served

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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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Doing Business in the Middle East and Egypt: Q&A Session with Naguib Sawiris
*What*: Doing Business in the Middle East and Egypt: Q&A Session with
Naguib Sawiris
*When*: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 6:00pm until 7:30pm
*Where*: Wong Auditorium - E51
*Contact*: mazim at mit.edu

   - How can businessmen seize the moment and engage in economic ventures
   in the Middle East and Africa?
   - What kind of opportunities are out there for young entrepreneurs and
   innovators?
   - What are the low hanging fruits, and what are they expected to
   encounter?
   - Engage with Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris to discuss actionable
   insights and exploring enterprise opportunities in the MENA region.
   - The talk will have special focus on the economical situation in Egypt

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Asian Career Fair
*What*: Asian Career Fair
*When*: March 1st, 9 am
*Where*: W20 La Sala
*Contact*: dguan at mit.edu

   - Asian Employers at MIT! Featuring Golden Garden, Ping An Group,
   Toshiba, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Baidu, IBM Japan, TCL, etc
   - Summer Intern, Entry Level and Experienced Positions!
   - Register today at http://asiancareerfair.mit.edu/

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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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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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Introduction to Web Design using Wordpress Workshop
*What*: Introduction to Web Design using Wordpress Workshop
*When*: Wednesday, February 19th, 7:00 - 9:00
*Where*: E62-250
*Contact*: pullyl at mit.edu

   - Learn the basics of Wordpress
   - Build your own website in 2 hours
   - Bring your laptops -- this session is interactive
   - Best suited for people with little or no programming experience
   - RSVP: http://bit.ly/1bSoH8n

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Choose to Reuse
*What*: Choose to Reuse
*When*: Thursday 2/20 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 items!!!!
   - 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.
   - Sign-up to volunteer:
   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AieyBFEoP8WBdFB4Wm11dHpGbWlQRG1jUy1INERfSUE#gid=0

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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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Peter Staley: How to Stop A Plague - the Intersection of Science and
Activism
*What*: Peter Staley: How to Stop A Plague - the Intersection of Science
and Activism
*When*: February 20th, 7:00 PM
*Where*: 4-270
*Contact*: sbrinton at mit.edu

   - Peter is an AIDS and gay rights activist, known for founding the
   Treatment Action Group (TAG) after his pioneering activism in ACT UP
   - He is also a primary figure in the Oscar-nominated documentary How to
   Survive a Plague.
   - Peter will give remarks on the intersection of activism and science in
   relation to his work on the HIV virus in the 1990's.
   - He will share how the MIT community can serve as the next generation
   of activists and leaders against this epidemic.
   - Food provided.

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Talk by RA Salvatore at MIT Science Fiction Society Library
*What*: Talk by RA Salvatore at MIT Science Fiction Society Library
*When*: Friday, 21 February at 6:00pm
*Where*: W20-473, the MIT Science Fiction Society Library
*Contact*: mitsfs at mit.edu

   - RA Salvatore, author of DemonWars and Forgotton Realms and Star Wars
   Novels
   - Talk and book signing at the MIT Science Fiction Society Library
   - Visit one of the world's largest science fiction and fantasy
   collections.
   - http://mitsfs.mit.edu

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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<%20sdave 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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MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus sustainability
*What*: MIT Generator: Students innovating for campus sustainability
*When*: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
*Where*: R&D Commons (32-G401)
*Contact*: generator at mit.edu

   - Do you have ideas for improving MIT's campus sustainability?
   - At the Generator, you can team up with other students to tackle issues
   of energy, water, and the environment on campus and in student life
   - Hear from experts on the MIT faculty, the Office of Sustainability,
   and MIT Department of Facilities
   - Vegetarian dinner, zero waste event!
   - Sponsored by the Energy Club, Water Club, and Sustainability Club,
   MITei, Office of Sustainability, and the Sustainability Initiative at MIT
   Sloan

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Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style Lab
*What*: Summer Design & Innovation Challenge: Open Style Lab
*When*: June 13 -Aug 16, 2014
*Where*: MIT
*Contact*: hello at openstylelab.org

   - Interested in wearable tech? Create functional clothing for people
   with disabilities alongside occupational therapy & design students.
   - 10-week, weekend-only program
   - Mentorship from clinicians, engineering and design
   experts/professionals, and entrepreneurs
   - Final student design showcase at the Museum of Science, Boston!
   - Open to all students/recent graduates in design or engineering majors;
   APPLICATIONS DUE March 1: www.openstylelab.org/apply

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MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014
*What*: MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014
*When*: March 24-26, 2014
*Where*: Marrakech, Morocco
*Contact*: shailesh at mit.edu

   - Looking for something unique to do over spring break? In Morocco?!
   - GSW is MIT's leading student-run global entrepreneurship conference.
   - Mingle with 350+ students and entrepreneurs from around the world!
   - 3 days of exciting panels, keynote speakers, networking receptions,
   and a Moroccan gala dinner!
   - Special attractive reduced registration rate for MIT. Contact
   shailesh at mit.edu <%20shailesh at mit.edu> for details.

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Family

Family Week at the List
*What*: Family Week at the List
*When*: Feb 18 through 21, 12 to 4 pm daily
*Where*: List Visual Arts Center (E15 Upper Atrium)
*Contact*: cklemens at mit.edu

   - Discover exhibitions at the List through events just for families
   - Hands-on artmaking activities, exhibition tours, story time, and more
   - Find the full schedule
here<http://listart.mit.edu/calendar/date/February-18-2014>
   .
   - Free and open to all

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Social

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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LSC Movie Screening: "Non-Stop"
*What*: LSC Movie Screening: "Non-Stop"
*When*: Tuesday, February 18 at 8pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - A FREE Advance Screening!
   - Global action star Liam Neeson stars in Non-Stop, a suspense thriller
   played out at 40,000 feet in the air.
   - During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air
   Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages
   demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer $150 million into an
   off-shore account.
   - Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed
   every 20 minutes.

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Engineering Systems Trivia Night
*What*: Engineering Systems Trivia Night
*When*: Wednesday, 2/19, 7:30pm
*Where*: The Asgard
*Contact*: ess-leadership at mit.edu

   - Come to enjoy an Engineering Systems Trivia Night and meet your ESD
   peers.

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MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour
*What*: MIT/WHOI Joint Program Social Hour
*When*: Thursday, February 20, 4:30-6pm
*Where*: Student Center, Clark Building, Quisset Campus, WHOI
*Contact*: erestes at whoi.edu

   - Olympics-themed MIT/WHOI JP Social Hour!
   - Pizza + snacks + beverages+ socialization with fellow students
   - Women's medal hockey game on the NEW tv
   - Bring your Ocean Sciences poster to show off and get feedback.

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Dinner and MFA with LGBT Grad
*What*: Dinner and MFA with LGBT Grad
*When*: Thursday, Feb. 20th, 6:30pm dinner, 8:00-9:45 at MFA
*Where*: Pho & I for dinner (267 Huntington Ave), then MFA (465 Huntington
Ave)
*Contact*: rainbowofficers at mit.edu

   - Come hang out and meet some new friends at the always-good MFA!
   - MFA admission is free with MIT ID.
   - Check for meeting time/place details the week of the event.
   - We will be able to support some of the dinner cost. Please bring some
   money just in case.

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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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Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*What*: Grad Hillel Shabbat Dinner
*When*: February 21st, 2014 at 7:30PM
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific MP 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 <%20oderberg at mit.edu>

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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*: bd-exec at mit.edu

   - Celebrates the International Mother laguage day with diverse cultural
   activities
   - Performers are welcome to promote the linguistic diversity in MIT
   - Delicious Bangladeshi food will be served

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MIT-Harvard Korean Semi-Formal 2014
*What*: MIT-Harvard Korean Semi-Formal 2014
*When*: 2/22 Saturday 7PM
*Where*: Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
*Contact*: kgsa-president at mit.edu

   - MIT and Harvard Korean Graduate Student Group brings you to the 2nd
   Annual Social Event!
   - MIT graduate students and post-docs are welcome and may bring one
   guest.
   - Open bar, Delicious hor d'oeuvres & dessert, Raffles to lure you, R&B
   music by Berklee College of Music, And much more!
   - Tickets are limited. Get your tickets NOW:
Click!<https://www.wepay.com/events/harvard-mit-semi-formal>

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Chinese Lantern Festival and Riddle Night
*What*: Chinese Lantern Festival and Riddle Night
*When*: Feb. 23rd (Sunday), 6-8pm
*Where*: Ashdown Hulsizer Room (235 Albany Street, Cambridge, MA)
*Contact*: binghong at mit.edu

   - Registration link: http://signup.mit.edu/2014Latern
   - Come and enjoy the Chinese Lantern Festival with us, which marks the
   last day of the Chinese New Year Celebration!
   - Enjoy free Chinese food and sweet Yuanxiao. Learn paper cutting,
   calligraphy, and other traditions for celebrating Chinese new year.
   - Guess riddles (in English and Chinese) as the traditional Chinese
   literati do, and WIN presents! (Presents are limited, so come early for
   them!)
   - This event is open to all MIT community. This event is sponsored by
   ARCADE and is held by MIT CSSA.

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Venetian Masquerade Ball
*What*: Venetian Masquerade Ball
*When*: Friday, February 28th, 9pm - midnight
*Where*: R&D Pub - 4th floor Stata Center
*Contact*: mitalyboard at mit.edu

   - Join MITaly for a yearly Italian tradition!
   - Italian Carnival Desserts Tasting (9-10pm), Best Mask Contest
   (10-10:30pm), Dance Floor (10:30-midnight)
   - Free admission! Sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.
   - Dress code: cocktail attire; masquerade ball mask preferred
   - 21+ only event. Valid ID required. Cash bar.

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Monthly Community Lunch
*What*: Monthly Community Lunch
*When*: Saturday, March 1st 12-1:30pm
*Where*: 50-105 (Walker Memorial: BSU Lounge)
*Contact*: bgsa-exec at mit.edu

   - BGSA cordially invites the entire MIT Community to our "Monthly
   Community Lunch".
   - Make connections with your fellow MIT students and alumni.
   - There will be "FREE" food!
   - RSVP at
   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNlUV82b0J6NUVYTWdzTmhoUG1iM0E6MA

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Tang Hall International Dessert Night
*What*: Tang Hall International Dessert Night
*When*: Saturday, 1 March 2014, 8:30 to 9:30 pm
*Where*: Tang Hall 24th floor lounge
*Contact*: tang-government at mit.edu

   - Tang Hall is hosting the International Dessert Night Social for the
   MIT graduate student community
   - In the true spirit of globalness at MIT, we invite you to come and
   indulge your taste buds with exotic desserts from around the globe.
   - This is a perfect opportunity to beat the stress of the semester and
   chill out in the company of fellow graduate students.
   - Please bring your own plates and utensils to help us go green

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Harvard-MIT 80's Party
*What*: Harvard-MIT 80's Party
*When*: Sat. March 1st, 9pm-midnight
*Where*: Harvard Dudley House
*Contact*: gmalecha at cs.harvard.edu

   - Party like it it's 1985!
   - Mingle with our colleagues from across town
   - https://www.facebook.com/events/633037553434988/

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