[GSC-HCA-Offcampus] GSC Off-campus Events

Tue Feb 7 21:51:47 EST 2012

Dear fellow off-campus graduate students,

After a break over IAP when we weren't sure if you'd be here, Alex and I
have a few announcements and events for you in the coming weeks. We are
also open to funding your events. See below for details,

1. GSC Off-campus event & party fund (ongoing)
2. Dinner at Max Brenner's (Feb. 22, 7pm)
3. Babysitting Night at Westgate (Sat. Feb. 11)
4. Magic Madness @ MIT (Sun. Feb. 12)
5. Westgate Lantern Festival (Mon. Feb. 27)
6. Dinner at Wagamama (Thurs, Feb 9 at 7pm)
7. Chocolate and Wine Evening (Sat, Feb 11 7-9pm)

Details below.

GSC Off-campus subcommittee co-chairs,
Kevin Cedrone and Alex Levin

Details
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*1. GSC Off-campus event & party fund*
Hosting a party? The off-campus committee is here to help! You can now
apply to get funding for parties that are open to members of the off-campus
community (you decide how many guests you can accommodate).

To apply for funding, send an email to gsc-hca-offcampus-chair at mit.edu as
early as you can. Mention the event date and time, as well as the general
location (e.g. Central Square, East Cambridge, etc.). Also, let us know how
many guests you are able to accommodate.

We will let you know if we are able to fund your party, and will give you a
rough idea of how much we can provide. We will then advertise the event in
the off-campus mailing, and set up a page where guests can RSVP. You can
then contact the guests to give them details about the party. Several days
before the
event, we will let you know the final funding level, which will depend on
the number of RSVP’s.

Looking forward to hearing about the many exciting parties off-campus.

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*2. Max Brenner's on Feb. 22 at 7pm*
What: Dinner at Max Brenner's in Boston
When: Probably Feb. 22, 7pm
Where: 745 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Who: Off-campus grad students, and their spouses or significant others
What/why: Social event, make contacts with others in the off-campus
community. Discuss off-campus issues of safety and community.
Signup here: http://signup.mit.edu/1758106272
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*3. Westgate Babysitting Night*
Hello parents!

 Need trustworthy, nearby, and low-priced babysitting? Because you deserve
your evenings out, babysitters are coming to Westgate on Saturday, February
11 from 5:45 - 8:45 pm.

*When:* Saturday, February 11 from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm
*Who:* Five experienced babysitters will take care of the children (18
months and older)
*How Much:* $8/child
*Where:* Westgate Lounge

We'll have special activities planned for the night, and a simple dinner
will be provided for the children.

Registration will be required, and opens on Friday, January 20 at 8:01
pm. Click
here to register.<https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event.php?t=2012.01.17.19.57.28.25587>
(
https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event.php?t=2012.01.17.19.57.28.25587
) Registration will close by Wednesday, January 25.

*Important Notes:*

1. The pick-up time is definite. The babysitters' contract end shortly
after 8:45. A late fee will be charged if you pick up* *your child late:

A. $10 for less than 30 minutes
B. $14 for more than 30 minutes up to an hour
C. $14 for each additional hour

2. There are 20 spots available. If more than 20 spots are filled, we will
hold a lottery to determine what families are chosen. All families who have
never used babysitting nights before will be given a space before families
who have used the service in the past.

Babysitting nights are sponsored through a Graduate Student Life Grant from
the ODGE.

Questions? Suggestions? Contact us!

Jenny and Nigel (westgate-pres at mit.edu) and Danielle and Michael (
westgate-gc at mit.edu)

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4. *Thanks to an anonymous donor, this event is now **FREE and open to the
public with RSVP only**.  Please RSVP by e-mail to gsc-ac at mit.edu or at the
website http://gsc.mit.edu/2012/01/magic-madness-mit/*
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*Come experience a performance of magical thrills by Emmy-nominated
magician Larry Wilson!*

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*Sunday, February 12, 2012      6:00 PM    Kresge Auditorium*

*For more information, e-mail gsc-ac at mit.edu or go to
http://gsc.mit.edu/2012/01/magic-madness-mit/*

MIT Kresge Auditorium****

Building W16, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
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5.*Lantern Festival Party*
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*Monday, Feb.27th, 7PM to 9PM*

*Lobdell, Student Center 2nd Floor (W20-208)*

*Event website**: *http://westgate.mit.edu/node/1297**

Featuring:****

**l  **Lantern and other artistic decorations; Cultural Chinese music;****

**l  **All kinds of traditional Chinese cuisine;****

**l  **Riddles (both Chinese and English versions) on lanterns with little
prizes;****

**l  **Traditional Chinese crafts.****

*Registration will be open at 8:01PM, Tuesday, Feb.7th*

Please register at: https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event.php.****

MIT certificate required.****

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