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Public Service Center

2004 Provincetown Birdman Competition: A Good Time for a Great Cause
Tom Robinson, Mark Green
Tue Jan 13, 11am-01:00pm, 1-190
Thu Jan 15, 01-03:00pm, 1-190

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: none

As a child, were you always getting in trouble for creating homemade rockets and sending your siblings' toys skyward? Do we have the perfect event for you! In June 2004, 3,000 people will flock to Provincetown, MA to watch 25 individuals/teams (including a Harvard team) compete in the 2nd Annual Provincetown Birdman Event. At this event, competitors jump off a 20-foot high pier to see who can fly the farthest without using motorized parts. Some competitors will create magnificent flying contraptions; others just attempt to look good trying. The event raises money to support the Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project. In these sessions, we will discuss entry policy, rules on craft design, and provide initial support in designing your craft.
Web: http://www.gmdvp.org/
Contact: Tom Robinson, x3-7605, trob@mit.edu

Alternatives to the Peace Corps
Jill Soucy
Thu Jan 15, 01-02:30pm, 4-163

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 14-Jan-2004
Single session event
Prereq: none

Thinking of joining the Peace Corps but not ready to commit to two years? If you want to make a difference in the world and are looking for challenging and interesting opportunities, come find out more. We will discuss many of the service program options that exist outside of the Peace Corps. Find out about programs in the United States and abroad. Learn how a year of service can change your life and the lives of others. Light refreshments will be served.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Jill Soucy, 4-104, x3-8968, jsoucy@mit.edu

Computer Refurbishing Class
MIT Used Computer Factory Staff
Thu Jan 22, 12-03:00pm, 4-149

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2004
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event

Ever wondered what's inside your computer and what makes it tick? Want to learn how to revive an old computer or refurbish a used one? This three-hour class will let you take apart an old computer, take a look around inside, and learn about how the parts go together. You should be on your way to refurbishing your own computer and helping your friends by the end of this class! You will also receive information about the MIT Used Computer Factory, and how your volunteering can help bridge the digital divide in the community! A light lunch will be provided. This class is aimed toward beginners.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/programs/comtech/
Contact: Kevin Bong, 4-104, x3-0742, theucfguy@mit.edu

Exploring Infant Cognition and Development
Sumi Ariely
Thu Jan 15, 09:30am-12:30pm, 1-246

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 13-Jan-2004
Single session event
Prereq: An interest in cognitive and developmental psychology

This course explores new research on Infant cognition and provides a general introduction to the surprising and subtle ways children's minds work. We will look at research on development from conception through the early school years and pick out key findings in memory, language and social perception.
Contact: Sumi Ariely, 4-104, x3-0742, sumidan@mit.edu

Finding the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity
Jill Soucy, Heather Trickett
Wed Jan 7, 11:30am-12:30pm, 4-149

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none

Want to make a difference in your community? Not sure where to start? Come learn about the many ways to get involved and how to locate an opportunity that matches your skills, interests, and time availability. Open to all members of the MIT Community.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Jill Soucy, 4-104, x3-8968, jsoucy@mit.edu

Graduate Life and Community Service
Sally Susnowitz
Thu Jan 15, 03-04:30pm, 1-134

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Discuss the ways that MIT does and should encourage and support graduate student involvement in community service. Help to plan future policies and programming! Refreshments will be served.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Sally Susnowitz, 4-104, x8-7344, susnowit@mit.edu

How Do We Know What We Are Doing Is Actually What We Think We Are Doing: Using Assessment to Measure Effectiveness and Create Change In Programs
Sumi Ariely, Rick Gresh
Thu Jan 22, 09:30-11:30am, 1-135

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Jan-2004
Single session event
Prereq: none; interest or experience in program development useful.

This course provides a general introduction to the current status of evaluation techniques and methodologies and uses some research examples to show how assumptions and outcomes are not always or even often the same. We will explore basic principles of how to set-up events, service programs, or activities to do effective evaluation and measure real change. Students with programs or personal events in mind will be given time to practice developing measurable goals and evaluation questions. Join us for breakfast!
Contact: Sumi Ariely, 4-104, x3-0742, sumidan@mit.edu

IDEAS and Design That Matters: Project Incubator
Sally Susnowitz
Thu Jan 29, 07-08:30pm, 1-150

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none

Get project ideas, motivation, and inspiration! The IDEAS Competition and Design That Matters are co-sponsoring this workshop for hearing and sharing ideas about potential projects, community needs, and development issues. Refreshments will be served.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ideas/www/
Contact: Sally Susnowitz, 4-104, x8-7344, susnowit@mit.edu

International Service Initiative
Lauren Wojtkun
Wed Jan 21, 03-04:00pm, 5-234

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2004
Limited to 45 participants.
Single session event

Have you ever wondered why MIT doesn't have an international service program? Would it be beneficial to have an office to run specifically international service programs? How would you feel about the opportunity to do term-time international service, or an exchange program with an international family? We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Join PSC staff members in a discussion and ideas forum for an international service program at MIT. Light refreshments served!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Lauren Wojtkun, W20-549, (617) 452-4280, laurenw@mit.edu

Persuasive Proposals
Sally Susnowitz
Thu Jan 22, 02:30-04:30pm, 1-134

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 14-Jan-2004
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none

Proposal writing is an art and a skill. Learn about design strategies, persuasive techniques, and core principles in this focused discussion about writing successful proposals.
Contact: Sally Susnowitz, 4-104, x8-7344, susnowit@mit.edu

SL@MIT: Sweets & Facts
Amy Banzaert, Julie Goss
Wed Jan 28, 03-04:00pm, 4-253

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 27-Jan-2004
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none

No time for community service during the school year? Think again. Service Learning (SL) is an initiative to integrate community service projects into the curriculum of MIT classes. Find out how you can help others on your academic time and still manage to get some sleep, while providing us with important feedback. Come to this session to learn, rant and rave about service learning (and eat some tasty desserts!).
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/servlearn
Contact: Amy Banzaert, 7-133, x8-0872, amybanz@mit.edu

Taboo Tournament
Amy Banzaert, Jill Soucy
Tue Jan 27, 07-09:00pm, 4-402

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event

How do you get your team to say "MIT"? You can't say school, college, nerd, Harvard, or education. Come to this tournament and find out how if you're a taboo newbie or wow everyone with your skill if you're a taboo expert. Considered by many to be the best party game there is, Taboo is a fast-paced and addictive word guessing game that's easy to learn and extremely entertaining. We'll provide light refreshments and taboo sets (but bring your own if you have one).

Taboo with 6 people is fun. Taboo with 60 is spectacular.
Web: http://www.boardgames.com/taboo.html
Contact: Amy Banzaert, 7-133, x8-0872, amybanz@mit.edu


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