[Gsc-hca-offcampus] Upcoming Events

[Jeffrey T Chambers]

Hi Off-Campus Grads,

I hope the first week of classes has treated you well. As it is early in 
the term, there are plenty of events going on this weekend to keep you busy.

For those of you with friends that have just moved off-campus, make sure 
to have them sign up for this opt-in email list.

~Jeff Chambers
GSC Off-Campus Chair


Events:
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1. Edgerton's annual Strobe Light Dance Party - Sept 11, TONIGHT
2. Graduate Student Volunteer Day - Sept 12
3. Tang Hall’s Wii Olympics - Sept 13
4. Wild Wild Northwest - Sept 13
5. Dinner with the Dean - Sept 15
6. Art of Communication and Management through Odissi, an Indian 
Classical Dance - Sept 15
7. Thirsty Ear Reopened
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Event Details:
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1. Edgerton's annual Strobe Light Dance Party!
When: Friday, September 11, 9pm-1am
Where: NW-10 Edgerton House Courtyard (rain location - Edgerton House 
Large Lounge)

No cover!
Top 40/Hip-Hop dance party
Cash bar by Thirsty Ear - Please bring U.S. driver's license or passport 
for ID
Snacks and nonalcoholic beverages provided
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2. The Graduate Student Council is sponsoring the Graduate Student 
Volunteer Day (GSVD) this Saturday, September 12. GSVD is an excellent 
opportunity to meet fellow graduate students while providing service to 
the community. The day starts with registration and breakfast in the 
Student Center lobby from 8:30-9:00am, and there is a volunteer 
appreciation BBQ at the Kresge BBQ pits at the end of the day. Visit the 
website below for more information.

Sign-up is not required, but recommended:
http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/orientation/186-graduate-student-volunteer-day
-GA^3 Executive Committee
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3. Missed the Orientation Olympics? Wanna have fun with your fellow 
students on Wii games? Here is your chance, come join us on this Sunday 
afternoon for Tang Hall’s Wii Olympics!

Drinks and fruits will be provided, Prizes will be given out to top 
players and top teams too!
This is a GSC funded orientation event!

Summary:
Event: Tang Hall’s Wii Olympics
When: 3 pm – 7 pm, Sept. 13th
Where: 24th floor lounge, Tang Hall (W84)
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4. What: Wild Wild Northwest
When: Saturday, September 12 from 9pm to 1am
Where: Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room

Come to the Wild Wild Northwest and dance the night away at this 
Western-themed party! We will have free food and snacks. Drinks will be 
available for purchase at the Thirsty Ear Pub.
Event Sponsors: GSC, LEF, Ashdown House
Event audience: The good,the bad, and the nerdy! (Open to entire MIT 
Community)
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5. What: Dinner with the Dean
When: Tuesday, September 15, 7pm-8pm
Where: Morss Hall (1st floor of Walker Memorial)
Contact: gsc-ac at mit.edu

Come enjoy a delicious dinner with the Vice Chancellor and Dean for 
Graduate Education, Steve Lerman. New graduate students are especially 
encouraged to attend and meet a pillar of the MIT community.

Tickets are $2 and can be purchased online at http://gsc.mit.edu/

This is the kickoff event for a new Alumni Dinner Series brought to you 
by the GSC; look for more!
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6. Event: "Art of Communication and Management through Odissi, an Indian 
Classical Dance".
Date : Tuesday, September 15th
Time : 6.45 pm to 8.15 pm
Place: Little Kresge theater at MIT (Building W16; 48 Massachusetts Ave)
No tickets required; all welcome
Free Indian snacks and refreshments provided

*This unique program demonstrates how **the art of management can be learned
through the practice of an ancient Indian Classical dance form "Odissi".**
Odissi is a breathtakingly beautiful form of Indian dance, which utilizes
energetic footwork with graceful postures and movements to create an 
illusion
of sculpture coming to life. Through some traditional choreography of the
classical dance, performers will show how various aspects of management like
teamwork, communication and coordination are learned and practiced through
dance. *

*The program welcomes everyone who is keen to learn about diverse aspects
of management and is in parallel inclined towards arts and culture.
Come...enjoy a memorable evening of culture and dance!*

Contact: Sushmita Biswas, sbiswas at mit.edu
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7. Thirsty Ear Pub Kitchen Reopened 9/8, New Menu and New Chef

The Thirsty Ear Pub Kitchen reopened September 8, after a summer hiatus. 
The new menu offers appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and entrees, 
including a number of vegetarian selections. The complete menu is 
available on the Thirsty Ear Web site: http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu/menu

The Thirsty Ear Pub is located in Ashdown House (NW35) and is open to 
all members of the MIT Community age 21+. The Kitchen is open Monday 
through Friday from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, the bar closes at 1:00 AM.

For more information about The Thirsty Ear, including event and program 
schedules, visit http://thirsty-ear.mit.edu or email ear-info at mit.edu. 
For more information about Campus Dining visit http://dining.mit.edu or 
email foodstuff at mit.edu
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