[Gsc-hca-offcampus] Upcoming Events

[Jeffrey T. Chambers]

Hi Off-Campus Grads,
Could it be, winter has finally left? I hope you are all able to enjoy 
the sun and warm(er) temps. Next week we are holding a lunch for all 
off-campus graduates. Please stop by for some free food and to discuss 
any issues you want brought up with the GSC. The new GSC president is 
very supportive of the off-campus community, so let us know what you 
want changed.

~Jeff Chambers
GSC Off-Campus Chair

Events:
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1. Special Off-Campus Grad Student Lunch - Apr 29
2. SP/Ashdown Brunch - Apr 26
3. Boston Graduate Student Party - Apr 30
4. La Fete - May 2
5. Student leaders awards nominations
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Event Details:
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1. Special Off-Campus Graduate Student Lunch
What: (1) Get a Free lunch by giving suggestions to improve off-campus 
student life
(2) Socialize with fellow students, GSC off-campus team and the GSC 
President
When:  4/29 from 11:15am to 12:45pm.
Who: YOU - off-campus graduate students
Where: PDRS 1&2, W22, Student Center
Questions: email mytang82 at mit.edu or jtc at mit.edu
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2. SP/Ashdown Brunch
Sunday, Apr 26, noon-1, Sidney-Pacific (NW86) Multipurpose Room

Grab your environmentally friendly eating ware and join your friends at 
Sidney-Pacific for the final Brunch of the year!  We will serve all your 
favorites: seasonal fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, pancakes, pastries, cookie 
dough, sunshine, music, and good times.

Our brand new double service line is guaranteed to quickly fill your 
plate and your belly.  Also, we invite you to be a part of the action - 
come to the kitchen anytime between 8:30am and 2pm to help prep and 
clean! See you Sunday!

E-mail: sp-brunch-chair at mit.edu
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3. THE FIRST EVER Boston Graduate Student Party!  All graduate students 
welcome!

Where: The Roxy, downtown Boston (279 Tremont Street): 
http://www.roxyplex.com/
When: Thursday, April 30th, 2009, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Who: all graduate students in the Boston area, up to one non-student 
guest per
student; event is closed to the public
Admission: $4 per person, pay at the door
Free drink tickets to be won!

OVER 21 ONLY, bring both age ID and college ID
CAPACITY LIMITED, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=70231201729&ref=ts

Event sponsored by the MIT Graduate Student Council.  This event is also 
being
supported by the graduate student associations from BC, BU, Brandeis, 
Emerson,
Harvard, Northeastern, Suffolk, and Tufts.

Questions/comments: boston-party at mit.edu
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4. La Fete (semiformal swing band & DJ dance party)
When:  6pm - 1am, Saturday, May 2
Where:  Edgerton House (143 Albany St)
Tickets: $5, purchase at http://sao.mit.edu/tickets/2009/la-fete

This year, Edgerton House is bringing back La Fete, a semiformal dance 
that is
hosted in our courtyard the first week of May. Come socialize under the 
cherry
blossoms and try yourself in two types of dancing.

The main part of the event features a live 6-piece professional swing 
band that
will make sure to keep your legs moving with its energetic music. After the
band leaves, a DJ will change the music tempo for a different type of 
dancing.

Swing dance lessons will be available one hour prior to the event. Food,
refreshments and a cash bar will be provided (bring 21+ ID to drink).

Schedule:
6-7pm: Swing dance lessons
7-10pm: Swing band and dancing
7pm: Food available
10pm-1am: DJ dance party
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5. Student leaders define MIT. They lay the foundations, build the 
governments,
plan the events, and enrich the culture that is MIT. The Student Leader 
Awards
are here to make sure their hard work gets  noticed. But first we need your
help...

We are accepting nominations for this year's awards:

- (New!) Larry G. Benedict Leadership Award recognizes leaders  empowering
leaders
- (New!) Perspectives Award recognizes diversity and cultural programs
- Common Ground Award recognizes collaboration between groups
- Distinguished Dedication Award recognizes leaders going above and  beyond
- Legacy Award recognizes lasting contributions to MIT
- Outstanding Event Award recognizes great planning and implementation
- Philanthropy Award recognizes efforts on behalf of a charity
- Strength and Conviction Award recognizes leaders overcoming challenges

Nominating is easy: visit http://web.mit.edu/sla/, select an award, and 
enter
your 150-300 word nomination (which is only a couple of paragraphs).

Deadline: Friday, April 24 at 11:59 PM.

Ready, set, nominate!
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