[GSC-anno] @MIT [Meet the Candidates, SciEx Video, SpringFest Tix, and more]

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*IMPORTANT: The Graduate Student Housing Working Group would like to
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<http://orgchart.mit.edu/sites/default/files/reports/20140116_Provost_FinalGradHousing.pdf>
which contains an assessment of current graduate housing needs and
recommendations for meeting future needs. Please send your comments to
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In this anno

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - GSC Executive Committee Meeting <#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC1>
   - "Meet the Officer Candidates" Event <#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC2>
   - Grad Coffee Hour <#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC3>
   - Lindy Hop Dance Class <#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC4>
   - GSC Orientation Committee Chairs Elections <#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC5>
   - Submit an article for next issue of "The Graduate" - earn
$100<#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC6>
   - Blog about science on eMIT! <#144f4845f7c3edfa_GSC7>

Academic-Professional

   - Movie showing ("Fuel") and environmentally-friendly
dinner<#144f4845f7c3edfa_Academic-Professional1>
   - CSSA TECH SHOW TIME <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Academic-Professional2>
   - MIT Africa Innovate Conference<#144f4845f7c3edfa_Academic-Professional3>
   - MIT Clean Energy Prize Announces
Semi-Finalists<#144f4845f7c3edfa_Academic-Professional4>

Extracurricular

   - SciEx Video Competition Extension + Film
Showing<#144f4845f7c3edfa_Extracurricular1>
   - Salsa, Merengue, and Viennese Waltz
Workshops<#144f4845f7c3edfa_Extracurricular2>

Misc

   - Ashdown House Officer Spring Recruitment <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Misc1>
   - Authentic Movement Wellness Class <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Misc2>
   - Repair Computers for World Computer Exchange <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Misc3>
   - Volunteer for "Ask a Scientist!" <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Misc4>

Social

   - SpringFest Concert feat. Capital Cities and
Flosstradamus<#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social1>
   - Bangladesh Independence Day Celebrations <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social2>
   - Watch Game of Thrones Season 4 <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social3>
   - HST Formal <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social4>
   - Monthly Community Lunch <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social5>
   - Ebony Affair <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social6>
   - MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social7>
   - Perform at Warehouse Coffeehouse <#144f4845f7c3edfa_Social8>

GSC

GSC Executive Committee Meeting
*What*: GSC Executive Committee Meeting
*When*: Wednesday, March 26, 6pm
*Where*: Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial Bldg)
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - Receive updates on current GSC business, as well as, upcoming programs
   and initiatives.
   - Learn more about how you can get involved with the GSC.
   - Dinner will be provided.

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"Meet the Officer Candidates" Event
*What*: "Meet the Officer Candidates" Event
*When*: Wednesday, March 26th, 7pm
*Where*: Room 50-220 (Walker Memorial Bldg)
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - Come and Meet and Greet the 2014-2015 GSC Officer candidates!
   - Please stop by for a few minutes for some food/coffee/drinks, and chat
   informally with the candidates before April elections.
   - The current list of candidates and their statements is available at
   http://gsc.mit.edu/elections

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Grad Coffee Hour
*What*: Grad Coffee Hour
*When*: Today & 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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Lindy Hop Dance Class
*What*: Lindy Hop Dance Class
*When*: March 27th at 7pm
*Where*: Morss Hall (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-gradgala at mit.edu

   - Come to our free dance class with the amazing Lindy Bomb Squad dance
   team
   - They will teach you the basics of swing dancing and The Shim Sham
   - Link to Shim Sham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjfM4Wrj9UI
   - So put on your most comfortable shoes and join us for some swing
   dancing
   - NO SIGN-UP NEEDED! Just show up and have fun

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GSC Orientation Committee Chairs Elections
*What*: GSC Orientation Committee Chairs Elections
*When*: the next three weeks
*Where*: on campus
*Contact*: gsc-oc at mit.edu

   - Would you like to lead the greatest welcome party of the year?
   - Contact us to become the next Chair of the GSC Orientation Committee
   - Implement your vision and ideas to improve orientation for new
   incoming graduate students
   - Gain invaluable professional development skills
   - Last but not least, have fun and meet tons of friends around campus

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Submit an article for next issue of "*The Graduate*" - earn $100
*What*: Submit an article for next issue of "*The Graduate*" - earn $100
*When*: Submission Deadline: Friday, April 11th, 5pm
*Where*: --
*Contact*: gsn-editor at mit.edu

   - We are now seeking article submissions from students for the upcoming
   "Health & Wellness" issue of The Graduate. Give us your best advice and
   personal stories about maintaining your physical and mental health in the
   midst of the stresses of academic life.
   - We are also interested in profile articles on graduate student groups.
   - If your article is selected for publication, you will receive a $100
   Amazon.com Giftcard.
   - Send article submissions to gsn-editor at mit.edu <%20gsn-editor at mit.edu>

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Blog about science on eMIT!
*What*: Blog about science on eMIT!
*When*: ---
*Where*: ---
*Contact*: gsc-emit at mit.edu

   - Do you like to write about science?
   - Submit to eMIT, the GSC's new science outreach blog!
   - You can re-post an article from your own blog. Or a published article,
   if the publisher agrees.
   - eMIT will be launched on April 7. Submit early for a featured spot!
   - Send article submissions to emit-editor at mit.edu<%20emit-editor at mit.edu>

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Academic-Professional

Movie showing ("Fuel") and environmentally-friendly dinner
*What*: Movie showing ("Fuel") and environmentally-friendly dinner
*When*: Thursday 3/27/2014 7:00pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific seminar room
*Contact*: nschnepf at mit.edu

   - Last Thursday of each month in Sidney-Pacific's seminar room,
   environmentally-friendly food will be served
   - 'Fuel', a documentary on replacing fossil fuels with sustainable
   solutions
   - Fossil Free MIT will explain their petition for MIT to divest from
   fossil fuels
   - Discussion after the film
   - All members of the MIT community are welcome to attend!

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CSSA TECH SHOW TIME
*What*: CSSA TECH SHOW TIME
*When*: March 30, Sun, 2PM-4PM
*Where*: 143 Albany St., Edgerton large lounge
*Contact*: guchch at mit.edu

   - TECH SHOW TOPIC: Control the Flow of Light
   - Speaker: Yichen SHEN, Dept. of Physics, MIT
   - Spread Some/Anything, Share Some/Anything, and Learn Some/Anthing
   - Chinese dessert and tea are provided
   - Signup: https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=126330450

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MIT Africa Innovate Conference
*What*: MIT Africa Innovate Conference
*When*: Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April 2014
*Where*: MIT Media Lab.
*Contact*: africabcofficers at sloan.mit.edu

   - Join us to hear from amazing speakers and learn more about the
   emerging ideas shaping Africa's future
   - Panels on Energy, Healthcare Innovations, Investment, Technology,
   Women, and Venture Incubation
   - Business Plan Competition, Hackathon, Vision Talks, Keynotes...
   - Buy tickets and find out more about the conference on bit.ly/OLDnhx

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MIT Clean Energy Prize Announces Semi-Finalists
*What*: MIT Clean Energy Prize Announces Semi-Finalists
*When*: Finals and Grand Prize Showcase April 28
*Where*: http://cep.mit.edu/structure/2014-semi-finalists/
*Contact*: cleanenergyprize at mit.edu

   - Over 60 teams from 24 universities across the US expressed interest in
   this year's Clean Energy Prize, and 21 were invited to enter the
   Semi-Finals.
   - These teams have been paired with mentors, and over the next month and
   a half they will prepare for the Finals.
   - The Finals take place on April 27 and 28, where they will compete for
   the $225,000 Grand Prize and three $25,000 Track Prizes.
   - They will be coming from 12 different universities ranging from UC
   Berkeley and Arizona State University to, of course, MIT.
   - Learn more about the teams and the prize at
   http://cep.mit.edu/structure/2014-semi-finalists/

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Extracurricular

SciEx Video Competition Extension + Film Showing
*What*: SciEx Video Competition Extension + Film Showing
*When*: Extension until midnight, March 31; Film showing: 7-9 pm, April 22
*Where*: Film showing: MIT Museum
*Contact*: sciex at mit.edu

   - Due to popular demand, the submission deadline has been extended until
   midnight, March 31.
   - The film showing, public voting, and award ceremony will be at the MIT
   Museum on April 22 as a Signature Event of the Cambridge Science Festival.
   - We have a completely redesigned website: sciex.mit.edu, which will
   remain up after the competition deadline. Results will be announced here.
   - If you are planning to submit a video please send us an e-mail (
   sciex at mit.edu <%20sciex at mit.edu>) with your video topic.
   - If you would like to participate in future years, please send us an
   e-mail (sciex at mit.edu <%20sciex at mit.edu>).

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Salsa, Merengue, and Viennese Waltz Workshops
*What*: Salsa, Merengue, and Viennese Waltz 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
   - Salsa (2:30-3:30pm) and Merengue (4-5pm) on Sundays 3/23 through 4/6
   - American Viennese Waltz (7:30-8:30pm) on Mondays 3/24 through 4/7
   - 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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Misc

Ashdown House Officer Spring Recruitment
*What*: Ashdown House Officer Spring Recruitment
*When*: March 21 - April 7, 2014
*Where*: MIT Ashdown House
*Contact*: ahec-offcoord at mit.edu

   - Ashdown House is holding its annual Spring Officer Recruitment.
   - Application Period: March 21 - March 31, 2014
   - Interview Period: April 5-6, 2014 with Decisions: April 7, 2014
   - Guidelines and stipulations can be found at:
   http://ashdown.mit.edu/myashdown-officers-apply.php
   - All MIT graduate students are eligible, so please apply!

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Authentic Movement Wellness Class
*What*: Authentic Movement Wellness Class
*When*: Fridays from March 21-June 6, 2014
*Where*: E23-297
*Contact*: boud at med.mit.edu

   - This class is a time in your week to slow down and listen to what your
   body has to say. Inspired by Carl Jung's practice of Active Imagination,
   - Authentic Movement uses movement as a medium to discover and express
   your whole self. The practice takes place in a safe, non-judgmental space,
   - You will learn to listen deeply to your body's wisdom, develop
   compassion for yourself and others, gain personal insights
   - You will access your potential for creativitiy and mindfulness.

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Repair Computers for World Computer Exchange
*What*: Repair Computers for World Computer Exchange
*When*: Saturday, March 29th at 9am
*Where*: Hull, MA
*Contact*: bcrocker at mit.edu

   - You can lend your computer skill to help repair and triage computers
   that WCE has collected and assembled.
   - We'll be providing transportation, leaving Cambridge around 9am and
   returning around 3pm.
   - Spots are very limited, so sign up soon!

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Volunteer for "Ask a Scientist!"
*What*: Volunteer for "Ask a Scientist!"
*When*: Saturday, April 19, 12-2 PM or 2-4 PM
*Where*: Cambridge Public Library
*Contact*: drolnick at mit.edu

   - Are you passionate about science?
   - Do you like teaching or explaining things?
   - Volunteer with the "Ask a Scientist!" team at the Cambridge Science
   Festival.
   - Together, we'll try to answer kids' questions!
   - Register at: http://tinyurl.com/askascientist2014

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Social

SpringFest Concert feat. Capital Cities and Flosstradamus
*What*: SpringFest Concert feat. Capital Cities and Flosstradamus
*When*: Tickets Available: 3/26; Concert: Saturday, April 26th 8pm (Doors
Open 7pm, Close 9:30pm)
*Where*: Z Center (Johnson Athletic Center)
*Contact*: ua-events at mit.edu

   - Tickets Now on Sale for MIT Students! $10 until 3/26!
   - Tix open to MIT Community starting 3/26 (Students $15, Affiliates $20)
   - Want to Volunteer? http://bit.ly/1gA1g1h

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Bangladesh Independence Day Celebrations
*What*: Bangladesh Independence Day Celebrations
*When*: Saturday, March 29, 7:000pm
*Where*: Mezzanine Lounge, Stratton Student Center (3rd Floor)
*Contact*: bd-exec at mit.edu

   - Relive the moments of '71 through a liberation-war movie
   - Enjoy delicious Bangladeshi food

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Watch Game of Thrones Season 4
*What*: Watch Game of Thrones Season 4
*When*: Every Sunday, 8:45pm - 10pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room & Thirsty Ear Pub (Ashdown House/NW35)
*Contact*: jromvary at mit.edu

   - Join us for Season 4 of HBO's Game of Thrones!
   - Snacks and soda will be provided; feel free to bring your own food as
   well!
   - Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC) and the
   Ashdown House Executive Committee (AHEC)
   - Sponsored by GSC and GradRat
   - For Thirsty: 21+ w/ govt photo ID only. Please have ID ready to show
   at door.

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HST Formal
*What*: HST Formal
*When*: April 4th, 8 PM
*Where*: Boston Harvard Club
*Contact*: adwarren at mit.edu

   - Tickets are $32
   - Includes snacks and drink tickets!
   - Enjoy a classy night out with your HST colleagues
   -
   http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=324&cid=35&p=1
   - Buy now, tickets are limited!

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Monthly Community Lunch
*What*: Monthly Community Lunch
*When*: Saturday, April 5th 12-1:30pm
*Where*: 4-251
*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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Ebony Affair
*What*: Ebony Affair
*When*: Saturday, April 5th 6pm-10:30pm
*Where*: Morss Hall (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: ea_2014committee at mit.edu

   - Formal attire is required
   - Ebony Affair will include a cocktail hour, dinner, musical performance
   by MIT Gospel Choir, keynote speaker Chris Jones, and an open dance.
   - All members of the MIT Community are both welcome and encouraged to
   attend.
   - $15 for MIT students in advance and $20 at the door; $20 for Non-MIT
   students; $45 for Non-MIT Guest
   - Purchase your tickets at http://alumic.mit.edu/ebony14

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MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Apr 8, 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 Erin Judge
   (Comedy Central).
   - Hosted by Thom Crowley, featuring Ian Blau, Bryce Hanson, Adam
   Langois, Emma Willmann, Jeff Young.
   - 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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Perform at Warehouse Coffeehouse
*What*: Perform at Warehouse Coffeehouse
*When*: Sunday, April 13th, 7:30 to 9:00pm
*Where*: The Warehouse (NW30, 224 Albany St)
*Contact*: sdstrass at mit.edu

   - All performance arts welcome, e.g. instrumentalists, singers, or
   comedians, solos or ensembles
   - Do you want to perform? Register by Wednesday, April 2nd, via
   http://tinyurl.com/k56tg88
   - Contact Samantha Dale Strasser (sdstrass at mit.edu <%20sdstrass at mit.edu>),
   Warehouse Arts Chair, with questions

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