GSC's Athletic & Performance Activities Grant is accepting applications

Period covered: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2008
Application deadline: Sept 24, 2008

The purpose of the Athletic/Performance-Activities Grant is to support graduate students who pursue a non-research/non-academic activity at competitive levels. The grant is designed to support MIT graduate students who take part in competitions/concerts/events throughout the year, both nationally and internationally.

The grant can cover fees and expenses such as registration, accommodation, travel (air, car rental, gas, tolls, parking, public transportation) and equipment shipment if needed.

For competitions/concerts/events happening between Oct 1 and Dec 31 of 2008, fill out the application found at:
http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/funding/funding-activities
and email it to gsc-grant@mit.edu

You can also find more information and guidelines at the link above.
Questions? Contact gsc-grant@mit.edu

MIT Career Fair 2008

Thursday, Sept. 18
11 AM - 6 PM
Johnson Athletic Center

Career Fair Kickoff and Networking Session
Wednesday, Sept. 17
7 - 9:30 PM
Kresge BBQ Pits
RSVP at Lobby 10 & pickup a free guidebook starting next Monday, Sept. 8

Visit http://career-fair.mit.edu to:
…Submit your resume for the employer resume CD
…Browse companies
…Check out information session schedules
…Be a volunteer (free t-shirt & chance to win an iPod touch!)

If you think the start of classes means the end of orientation, rethink that again!

Several phenomenal events (with lots of free food) are yet to come!

Wednesday, September 3rd 5:30-7:30pm (Morss Hall)
GSC General Council Meeting & Photo Safari Award Ceremony

(1) Get involved in student governance. Come to the GSC General Council Meeting and have more free food
(2) Check out the fantastic pictures you took at the Photo Safari (they're amazing...) and vote for the BEST PICTURE AWARD (best single picture)
(3) Awards for the BEST TEAM for Photo Safari

Friday, September 5th 7-10pm (Morse Hall)
iFest2008 - International Cultural Festival

An evening with fantastic performances, THE fashion show and food from all over the world. Find people from your country, enjoy delicious food you have never seen before, make MIT your home! Sample food and desserts from 9 different countries. Cash bar. Bring valid ID.

Sunday, September 7th 7:30am-10pm (Departs from Ashdown)
Hiking in the Whitemoutains (SOLD OUT)

If you have a ticket and have not registered online, please register at http://gsc.mit.edu/hiking

Saturday, September 13th 8:30am - 3pm (Departs from Student Center after Breakfast)
Graduate Student Volunteer Day (GSVD)

Help clean up the beach front or renovate schools. In addition to feeling good about helping others, there are also free t-shirts and BBQ to show how much we appreciate your hard work! Register HERE

Grand Opening!

NW35 (New Ashdown) Dining for Graduate Students AND Thirsty Ear Pub

The dining option at NW35 opens on Tuesday September 2, from 6-8pm.

Pricing: MIT Community $8, or $4 with House Dining Membership. Non-MIT Affiliated guests, $11.

More information on the dining plan (including menus) is here:
http://web.mit.edu/dining/menus/ashdown.html

The Thirsty Ear also opens on Tuesday September 2 at 8PM

Tickets for Orientation Events Still Available!

Beginning Thursday, August 28th, remaining tickets are available to all graduate students at the GSC office (Room 50-220 in Walker Memorial).

Tickets left include: Freedom Trail Walking Tour and White Mountains Hiking Trip

Join the '08 Orientation as a volunteer!

Want to greet 1632 fresh faces?
Want to magnify your happiness by 1632 times??
Volunteer for fun events that you have or have never experienced before!!!

*Sign up now !!!* HERE

Orientation is ALMOST here!

Click here for more information!

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