[GSC-anno] @MIT [General Council Mtg, Despicable Brunch, BICEP2 Results, Fitness Competition, Ebony Affair, and more]

Mon Mar 31 09:09:16 EDT 2014

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the monthly General Council Meeting on Wed., April 2nd starting at 5:30pm
in Room 2-105. GSC Committee Chair elections will be held during the week
of April 7th. Election meetings are open to all grad students. For more
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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Grad Coffee Hour <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC1>
   - April General Council Meeting <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC2>
   - GradRat Spring Wine/Chocolate Social <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC3>
   - GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Elections
Meeting<#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC4>
   - GSC Orientation Committee Chairs Elections <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC5>
   - GWAMIT Spring Empowerment Conference <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC6>
   - Submit an article for next issue of "The Graduate" - earn
$100<#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC7>
   - Monthly GSC Sustainability Meeting <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC8>
   - Blog about science on eMIT! <#14517a7e9766f8dc_GSC9>

Academic-Professional

   - China's National Land Management Strategies to Address the Challenges
   of Rapid Urbanization <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Academic-Professional1>
   - The BICEP2 Results and What They Mean: The First Observation of
   Gravitational Waves from the Early
Universe<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Academic-Professional2>
   - Transportation Camp New England<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Academic-Professional3>
   - MIT Africa Innovate Conference<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Academic-Professional4>
   - Software engineering internship
opportunity<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Academic-Professional5>

Extracurricular

   - TCC Monday Night Discussion <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Extracurricular1>
   - SciEx Video Competition Extension + Film
Showing<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Extracurricular2>
   - Greek Cooking Class <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Extracurricular3>
   - CSSA Fitness Competition <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Extracurricular4>

Family

   - Strengthening Partnerships - A Free Interactive
Workshop<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Family1>

Misc

   - Ashdown House Officer Spring Recruitment <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Misc1>
   - New! PKG Award for Graduate Students <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Misc2>

Social

   - TPSS Oregonian Culture Night <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social1>
   - LSC and the MIT Club of Boston: Second Wind <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social2>
   - Space Board Games Night <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social3>
   - LSC: Saving Mr. Banks <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social4>
   - TCC Friday Night Supper: The Meaning of Suffering with Peter
Kreeft<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social5>
   - HST Formal <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social6>
   - GAME Art Appreciation Day <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social7>
   - Science Carnival <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social8>
   - Monthly Community Lunch <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social9>
   - MIT BSA Shakrain Festival 2014 <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social10>
   - Ebony Affair <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social11>
   - Sidney-Pacific Despicable April Brunch <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social12>
   - Eastgate Lunch Break <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social13>
   - Watch Game of Thrones Season 4 <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social14>
   - MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social15>
   - April Social Science Happy Hour <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social16>
   - Perform at Warehouse Coffeehouse <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social17>
   - SpringFest Concert feat. Capital Cities and
Flosstradamus<#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social18>
   - Open Silent Meditation <#14517a7e9766f8dc_Social19>

GSC

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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April General Council Meeting
*What*: April General Council Meeting
*When*: Wednesday, April 2nd, 5:00-7:00pm
*Where*: Room 2-105
*Contact*: gsc-officers at mit.edu

   - Join us for the Graduate Student Council's April General Council
   Meeting!
   - Top agenda items include: GSC Officer Elections and the Fossil Fuels
   Divestment Resolution.
   - Get updates on major campus issues, initiatives, and events relevant
   to MIT graduate students.
   - Dinner will be provided.
   - Join us afterward at the Muddy Charles Pub for extended informal
   discussion.

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GradRat Spring Wine/Chocolate Social
*What*: GradRat Spring Wine/Chocolate Social
*When*: Mon, April 7, 5-7pm
*Where*: Bush room (10-105)
*Contact*: katiasht at mit.edu

   - Come learn about MIT's offical graduate ring and socialize with your
   fellow graduate students
   - Lots of desserts, chocolate fountains, wine/beer
   - Free of charge for all graduate students, 21+ for alcohol
   - Balfour will be taking orders/available to answer all your questions

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GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Elections Meeting
*What*: GSC Housing and Community Affairs (HCA) Elections Meeting
*When*: Monday, April 7, 6:00pm-7:00pm
*Where*: GSC Office, 50-220 (Walker Memorial)
*Contact*: gsc-hca at mit.edu

   - Interested in being involved in student life advocacy?
   - Want to gain valuable leadership skills?
   - The Housing and Community Affairs committee will be holding elections
   for co-chairs

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GSC Orientation Committee Chairs Elections
*What*: GSC Orientation Committee Chairs Elections
*When*: Wednesday, April 9th, 6:00pm
*Where*: Room 50-220
*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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GWAMIT Spring Empowerment Conference
*What*: GWAMIT Spring Empowerment Conference
*When*: April 10 -17
*Where*: Stata and Student Center
*Contact*: gwamit-spring at mit.edu

   - Come hear established women speak about secrets of their professional
   and personal success! Register at
   http://gwamitempowerment2014.wordpress.com/
   - Opening keynote "Wonder Women: sex, power, and the quest for
   perfection" by Debora Spar, author and President of Barnard College
   - Mentoring discussion "How to find great mentors and become one
   yourself" by Eve Marder, Brandeis University, and Kay Tye, MIT
   - Becoming a storyteller of your best self by Judy Shen-Filerman, CEO
   Dreambridge Partners, LLC
   - Closing keynote "Playing the game or hacking the system: A talk and
   discussion on subverting systems of power" by Ruha Benjamin, Boston
   University

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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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Monthly GSC Sustainability Meeting
*What*: Monthly GSC Sustainability Meeting
*When*: April 16, 5-7pm
*Where*: 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-sustainabiltiy at mit.edu

   - Join us for our monthly GSC Sustainability meeting
   - Find out how to join the Green Team and get a free t-shirt!
   - Sign-up at signup.mit.edu/GSCsustainability
   - Fin out how to join current initiatives like the upcoming Earth Week
   activities
   - Or start your own initiative!

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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

China's National Land Management Strategies to Address the Challenges of
Rapid Urbanization
*What*: China's National Land Management Strategies to Address the
Challenges of Rapid Urbanization
*When*: Tuesday, April 1st, 12:30 PM- 2:00 PM
*Where*: 7-429
*Contact*: shanjang at mit.edu

   - Speaker: Dr. Bin Lu | Professor and Head of the Department of Urban
   and Regional Planning, Peking University, Beijing
   - Discussants: Professors Chris Zegras and Jinhua Zhao | MIT Department
   of Urban Studies and Planning
   - Please reserve online so that we will prepare enough food.
   - RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RG26FF8
   - Event Website<http://dusp.mit.edu/event/china-urban-development-discussion-china%E2%80%99s-national-land-management-strategies-address>

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The BICEP2 Results and What They Mean: The First Observation of
Gravitational Waves from the Early Universe
*What*: The BICEP2 Results and What They Mean: The First Observation of
Gravitational Waves from the Early Universe
*When*: Thursday, April 3 at 7:30pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - Featuring speakers Alan Guth (MIT), Scott Hughes (MIT), John Kovac
   (Harvard), Max Tegmark (MIT), and moderated by Edward Farhi (MIT)
   - On March 17, 2014, the BICEP2 collaboration, using results from a
   telescope at the South Pole, announced the observation of swirls in the
   polarization
   - of the cosmic microwave background radiation that we believe were
   caused by gravitational waves in the early universe.
   - These gravitational waves have been described as the smoking-gun
   evidence for cosmological inflation.
   - http://lsc.mit.edu/schedule/2014.2q/desc-physics.shtml

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Transportation Camp New England
*What*: Transportation Camp New England
*When*: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 8:30AM to 5PM
*Where*: Stata Center (Opening Session in 32-123)
*Contact*: t-club at mit.edu

   - Join the MIT Transportation Club and transport professionals from
   around New England for Transportation Camp New England!
   - This is not a traditional conference, it's an unconference! The
   organizers don't plan sessions ahead of time. Instead, you plan and lead
   the sessions!
   - Share ideas for sessions on our Ideas Site (
   ideas.transportationcamp.org) and follow us on Twitter
@TranspoCampNE<http://twitter.com/TranspoCampNE>for updates.
   - Registration is required to attend ($10 for students). Visit
   www.transportationcamp.org for details and registration info and like us
   on Facebook.
   - Thank you to our sponsors: Cambridge Systematics, Caliper, Control
   Group, Conveyal, Ecolane, GroupZOOM, NEITE, Nelson Nygaard, and Zipcar!

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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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Software engineering internship opportunity
*What*: Software engineering internship opportunity
*When*: June 9th - August 29th, 2014
*Where*: Boston, MA
*Contact*: nabeel at coursolve.org

   - Coursolve is a digital experiential learning platform that enables
   students and organizations to collaborate and solve real-world problems
   - If you're interested in joining our summer staff, please send your CV
   and a brief description of why you're interested to hello at coursolve.org
   - The deadline for applying is April 1, 2014
   - We're excited to get to know you!

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Extracurricular

TCC Monday Night Discussion
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion
*When*: Monday March 31, 7:00 pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: nrodewald at berklee.edu

   - Come join the TCC for a pizza dinner and conversation!
   - Each week we discuss a different topic related to Catholicism and
   living a Christian life.
   - This week, we'll be discussing the Virgin Mary and her role in the
   Church.
   - All are welcome!

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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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Greek Cooking Class
*What*: Greek Cooking Class
*When*: April 5, 2014 / 12pm-4pm
*Where*: Sidney-Pacific dorm - 8th floor Kitchen
*Contact*: geopapa at mit.edu

   - The "Greek cooking class" has been a continuing success during the
   past three years.
   - Come to learn how to cook Greek food and mingle with other people.
   - Lots of Greek delicacies!
   - At the end you will proudly enjoy the food you got to make!

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CSSA Fitness Competition
*What*: CSSA Fitness Competition
*When*: Saturday, April 5, 3pm
*Where*: Fitness center on 2nd floor, Z-center
*Contact*: zhlyu at mit.edu

   - Join us to show your strength and win prizes!
   - Bench Press for male
   - Plank for female
   - Water and sports drink offered!
   - Funded by GSC, Organized by CSSA

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Family

Strengthening Partnerships - A Free Interactive Workshop
*What*: Strengthening Partnerships - A Free Interactive Workshop
*When*: Saturday, April 19th from 1-4 PM
*Where*: Stata Center, Star Room (32-D463)
*Contact*: gsc-hca-family-chair at mit.edu

   - MIT is pleased to welcome therapist Andrew Miser, Ph.D. and Martha
   Miser, Ph.D for a FREE half day workshop
   - They will provide tools for connecting with each other, communicating
   effectively and decreasing daily stress
   - Workshop interactive and for everyone and all types of relationships
   (Couples, Individuals, Spouses, Partners, Boyfriend/Girlfriend)
   - Space is limited and registration is required, use the following link
   to register: http://bit.ly/1jsKCsw
   - Refreshment will be provided

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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 Due: March 31st, 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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New! PKG Award for Graduate Students
*What*: New! PKG Award for Graduate Students
*When*: Deadline extended to the morning of April 4
*Where*: http://awards.mit.edu/node/1
*Contact*: psc at mit.edu

   - New award for Graduate Student Public Service
   - Celebrate graduate students who do great things for people in need.
   - Deadline extended to the morning of April 4
   - Questions? Contact Sally at psc at mit.edu <%20psc at mit.edu>
   - More info at http://awards.mit.edu/gray

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Social

TPSS Oregonian Culture Night
*What*: TPSS Oregonian Culture Night
*When*: March 31, 2014 7pm-9pm
*Where*: NW30 - Colbert Room
*Contact*: tpss at mit.edu

   - Join the Technology and Policy Student Society for an evening of
   Oregonian Culture
   - Generously sponsored by ARCADE and hosted by TPSS

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LSC and the MIT Club of Boston: Second Wind
*What*: LSC and the MIT Club of Boston: Second Wind
*When*: April 2 at 7pm
*Where*: 10-250
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - A special event with the MIT Club of Boston! Tickets are $4 for
   current MIT students (with ID) and MIT Club of Boston members, and $9
   otherwise.
   - MIT alum Andrew Silver will show his latest film, Second Wind, in a
   double-feature presentation.
   - The screening will start with the prequel Radio Cape Cod, followed by
   a brief discussion.
   - The event will then continue with Second Wind, after which Andrew will
   discuss hybrid media and nurturing creativity in film-making.
   - http://lsc.mit.edu/schedule/2014.2q/desc-secondwind.shtml

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Space Board Games Night
*What*: Space Board Games Night
*When*: April 2, 2014, 7-10pm
*Where*: Building 33, 1st floor lounge (Seamens Lounge)
*Contact*: akennedy at mit.edu

   - A variety of space-themed games, including Space Monopoly, available
   for participants to enjoy
   - Participants can also bring any space-themed board games of their
   preference
   - Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided

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LSC: Saving Mr. Banks
*What*: LSC: Saving Mr. Banks
*When*: April 4 & 5, at 7 & 10pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu

   - When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their
   favorite book, P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins, he made them a promise-one that
   he didn't
   - realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the
   rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has
   absolutely
   - no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the
   Hollywood machine.
   - Starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.
   - http://lsc.mit.edu/schedule/2014.2q/desc-savingmrbanks.shtml

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TCC Friday Night Supper: The Meaning of Suffering with Peter Kreeft
*What*: TCC Friday Night Supper: The Meaning of Suffering with Peter Kreeft
*When*: April 4th -- 7:00 pm
*Where*: Burton-Conner Porter Room
*Contact*: jdesa at mit.edu

   - If there is a God who is all-power and all-loving, why is there
   suffering in this world?
   - Come join our talk and discussion with philosopher and writer Dr.
   Peter Kreeft
   - Come listen, ask questions, and share your opinion. All are welcome!
   - Free community dinner will be provided (Vegetarian options available)

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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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GAME Art Appreciation Day
*What*: GAME Art Appreciation Day
*When*: April 5 2014, 2-6pm
*Where*: Boston MFA, then Twenty Chimneys (W20-306)
*Contact*: affi at mit.edu

   - Come to the MFA at 2pm to get inspired!
   - Later, return to Twenty Chimneys to paint with GAME
   - RSVP at
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QiPpCEZ4synMGgEYAy30VQ7R1UCAycD8Vo01POoHg1E/viewform
   - Entrance to MFA free for MIT students

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Science Carnival
*What*: Science Carnival
*When*: 04/05/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
*Where*: SP Mark MP Room and Courtyard
*Contact*: sp-social-chair at mit.edu

   - Join us for an afternoon of recreational science!
   - We will prepare liquid nitrogen ice cream, dance on the surface of an
   oobleck tub, and enjoy various other activities.
   - Ashdown Health and Wellness and MIT EHS will present some science
   safety tips.
   - Have a demo or idea you would like to share? Bring it! Please contact
   sp-social-chair at mit.edu <%20sp-social-chair at mit.edu> if you have any
   questions.

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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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MIT BSA Shakrain Festival 2014
*What*: MIT BSA Shakrain Festival 2014
*When*: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 4:00pm
*Where*: Brigg's Field
*Contact*: bd-exec at mit.edu

   - Fly kites to celebrate the Shakrain Festival
   - Enjoy authentic Bangladeshi snacks

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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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Sidney-Pacific Despicable April Brunch
*What*: Sidney-Pacific Despicable April Brunch
*When*: 04/06/2014 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
*Where*: SP Mark MP Room
*Contact*: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu

   - It's a Despicable April Brunch brought to you by our very own SP
   Minions!
   - Bring your own plate and utensils to help keep SP green, and bring
   your brunch punch card if you have one!
   - Like to cook, have fun, be a minion, or just want to help out? We'll
   be starting prep at 8am in the Mark Room Kitchen. Come by any time!

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Eastgate Lunch Break
*What*: Eastgate Lunch Break
*When*: Sunday, April 6th, 12:30pm-2:30pm
*Where*: E55 Penthouse
*Contact*: eastgate-social at mit.edu

   - You are invited to join for food and chat!

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Watch Game of Thrones Season 4
*What*: Watch Game of Thrones Season 4
*When*: Every Sunday (Starting April 6), 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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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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April Social Science Happy Hour
*What*: April Social Science Happy Hour
*When*: April 11th, 5:30pm
*Where*: E18-202
*Contact*: gea-officers at mit.edu

   - Join us to discuss social science research.
   - Socialize over food and beverages.
   - Meet other social science researchers.
   - All are welcome!
   - Co-sponsored by the Graduate Economics Association and the GSC Funding
   Board

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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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SpringFest Concert feat. Capital Cities and Flosstradamus
*What*: SpringFest Concert feat. Capital Cities and Flosstradamus
*When*: Tickets Now Available; 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!
   - Tix open to MIT Community starting 3/26 (Students $15, Affiliates $20)
   - Want to Volunteer? http://bit.ly/1gA1g1h

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Open Silent Meditation
*What*: Open Silent Meditation
*When*: Every Thursday, 6pm to 7pm
*Where*: MIT Chapel
*Contact*: buddhist-officers at mit.edu

   - Open Silent Meditation
   - Open to everyone.
   - Cushions provided.
   - Sponsored by MIT Prajnopaya and Buddhist Student Club

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