[Gsc-hca-offcampus] Upcoming Events

[Jeffrey T. Chambers]

Off-Campus Grads,

Here is a list of upcoming events upcoming around campus. Tonight's 
party with BU is sounding like it is going to be a big event, so be sure 
to check it out and meet some new people. Also, off-campus is 
co-sponsoring another ice skating event right in Kendall Square. We have 
reserved the entire rink for our group and there will be plenty of 
snacks, so bring your friends. The rink is perfect for kids too!

~Jeff Chambers
GSC Off-Campus Chair

Events:
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1. BU-MIT Party - Tonight
2. Trip to Foxwoods Casino - Feb 28
3. Off-Campus Ice Skating Party - March 2
4. Winter Tea Social - March 1
5. Iron Chef Competition - March 1
6. SpringServe 2009
7. MIT Friends of the BSO
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Event Details:
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1. The first ever BU-MIT party
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Tequila Rain, 3 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA
A great chance to meet fellow students from right across the river. This 
is one of the most exciting social mixers in the area for students. Over 
hundreds of students from both Boston University and MIT had already 
expressed interest in attending.

Admission: $3
OVER 21 ONLY, Please bring ID
CAPACITY LIMITED, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

Transportation:
(1) Take the T to Kenmore T-Station, walk down Brookline Avenue and turn 
on Lansdowne Street
(2) Take the MIT SafeRide (Boston East) from Student Centre, get off 28 
Fenway, go on Charlesgate and then Ipswich Street then Lansdowne (it is 
a 5 minute walk)

Contact Alex Hamilton Chan for more information
bu at mit.edu
Web site:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=62301008828&ref=mf
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2. Trip to Foxwoods Casino!
Saturday, February 28th - bus leaves MIT at noon and returns at 10:00 PM

Ticket includes:
- coach bus transportation to Foxwoods Resort and Casino
- buffet dinner (or $10 meal voucher)
- $10 in Keno tickets
- entry to win a cruise

Tickets cost $15 for MIT graduate students and $18 for guests (max 1
guest/student). Tickets (and more info) available NOW at
http://gsc.mit.edu/foxwoods

Must be 21+ to attend this event.  Bring age ID to enter casino.
Questions?  Email gsc-ac at mit.edu. Sponsored by the MIT GSC and MIT Club
of Boston.
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3. Ice Skating Party!
Monday, March 2
5:30-7 p.m.
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating
300 Athenaeum Street, Kendall Square, Cambridge
http://www.kendallsquare.org/ice.html

All are welcome - adults and children.
Free Admission and snacks
Bring your own skates or get there early - the first 60 skate rentals 
are free (otherwise $5.25 per person)

Sponsored by Eastgate, getfit at mit, Graduate Student Council, 
International Scholars Office, Postdoctoral Scholars at MIT, 
spouses&partners at mit, Westgate

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Recklet at 617-253-1614 or 
reck at med.mit.edu.
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4. Winter Tea Social
Sunday, Mar 1, 8-10pm, SP Multipurpose Room

Different types of exotic tea with lots of cookies and dessert with
light music in the background. Exactly what you wish on a winter
evening!
Event is sponsored by GSC.
E-mail: sp-vp-reslife at mit.edu
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5. Iron Chef Competition
March 1 - Edgerton

Are you ready to show off your cooking/baking skills?  The Iron Chef
Competition is returning to Edgerton Large Lounge on March 1 (THIS
SUNDAY).  Last year we had ten teams participating for three glorious
gift certificate prizes up to $50  ;)   YOU could be part of one of the
teams competing for cooking glory this year...  The event is super
fun, low stress, and a great way to show off your talents!

This event is sponsored by Edgerton House and the GSC Funding Board.
For the rules and/or to sign up, please shoot me an e-mail at
kmiu at mit.edu.  Remember, team declaration is THIS FRIDAY 2/27 at 9pm.
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6. SpringServe 2009
Time: Saturday, March 7, 9-2:30P
Location: Meet at 50-220 (Walker Memorial)
 
SpringServe is a cross campus community service event that will be held 
on March 7th. The event brings together all graduate students and 
graduate alumni in a day of service throughout the Boston/Cambridge 
area. Volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, and 
will have the chance to listen to an inspirational keynote speaker.  
SIGN-UP TODAY!
Register online  (http://gsc.mit.edu/springserve).

Contact:  GSC Task Force on Community Engagement (gsc-atf at mit.edu) with 
any questions.
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7. MIT Friends of the BSO
Welcome to a new semester, and a new year of nights with MIT Friends
of the BSO (Boston Symphony Orchestra). In addition to its regular
offerings, the BSO offers a series of concerts free to students
through the College Card program (www.bso.org/collegecard), and for
MIT students, the college card itself is free too! Check the website
out to get more information.

Where do we come in? We are a group of MIT graduate students
(originally math and physics, but now expanding to the graduate
community at large) who like to come together to eat and discuss
classical music and related events around Boston (with food!). If you
are interested in joining us, email me at kartikv at mit.edu to be added
to out mailing list and receive information about events through the
semester. Open to: MIT-only.

For more information, contact:
Kartik Venkatram, kartikv at gmail.com, 5088780435
Mailing List: friendsofbso at mit.edu
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