Careers in NonProfits
Marilyn Wilson, Heather Trickett, Kristina Nance
Thu Jan 17, 02-03:30pm, 56-114
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
A range of opportunities exist for those interested in making a living while making a difference. At this event, a panel of non-profit professionals will describe their jobs and give advice those interested in pursuing careers in the field. Information about internships, fellowships and international opportunities will also be available. (Sponsored by the Careers Office, the Graduate Students Office, and the Public Service Center.)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/
Contact: Marilyn Wilson, 12-170, x3-4733, mcwilson@MIT.EDU
Cosponsor: Careers Office
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Change Your World: Information on Joining the Peace Corps
Heather Trickett, Joshua Strauss, Peace Corps Regional Recruiter
Wed Jan 16, 02-03:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: RSVP appreciated
If natural disasters and global strife have made you think about the state of our world and how you too can learn to get involved and make a difference for the well being of our planet and its inhabitants, please come to an informational session led by Peace Corps' MIT Recruiter. Learn why MIT grads are valuable to Peace Corps and how you can put your degree to work to make an impact in communities around the world. With a great past and wonderful benefits, Peace Corps is a top notch option after graduation. Come and learn more!
Web: http://www.peacecorps.gov/
Contact: Heather Trickett, 4-104, x3-8968, trickett@mit.edu
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Close to Home: National Service Opportunities for Summer and Post-Graduation
Linden McEntire, Heather Trickett
Wed Jan 23, 03-04:30pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: RSVP appreciated
Learn about paid community service programs located here in the United States. We will discuss options for the summer or a year following graduation. The panel will include speakers from Teach for America, AmeriCorps, Summerbridge Cambridge and Community Service Work-Study.
Contact: Linden McEntire, 4-104, x3-8065, mcentire@mit.edu
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Computer Refurbishing, AM Session
Henry Wu
Sat Jan 26, 10am-12:00pm, 50-305
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2008
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Have you ever wondered what's inside your computer? Do you want to learn how to rebuild an old computer? This two-hour class will let you take apart old computers, look inside, and learn about how the parts fit together. You should be able to refurbish your own computer by the end of this class. Also, you will receive information about the MIT Used Computer Factory, and how your volunteering could help bridge the Digital Divide. This class is aimed toward beginners. Sponsored by the MIT Public Service Center, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Contact: Henry Wu, 4-104, x3-0742, ucf-staff@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Computer Refurbishing, PM Session
Henry Wu
Sat Jan 26, 01-03:00pm, 50-305
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2008
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Have you ever wondered what's inside your computer? Do you want to learn how to rebuild an old computer? This two-hour class will let you take apart old computers, look inside, and learn about how the parts fit together. You should be able to refurbish your own computer by the end of this class. Also, you will receive information about the MIT Used Computer Factory, and how your volunteering could help bridge the Digital Divide. This class is aimed toward beginners. Sponsored by the MIT Public Service Center, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Contact: Henry Wu, 4-104, x3-0742, ucf-staff@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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How To Fit Service Into Your Crazy MIT Life
Justen Cantan
Thu Jan 31, 04-05:00pm, 5-134
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 29-Jan-2008
Single session event
Are you interested in doing service but just can’t find the time? Do you find yourself tied up in class and longing to do some more service? What if I said that you could take a class that serves a community need? Even better, what if I told you those classes already exist? And, if they don’t fit in with your interests or schedule, there are specific grants and UROPs, which you can use to make a difference? Come and learn how to fit service into your crazy MIT life, and get some helpful time management tips!
Contact: Justen Cantan, W20-507, x4-5176, kamalani@mit.edu
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How to Get a Service Learning Grant
Camilla Shannon
Wed Jan 30, 03:30-04:30pm, 5-134
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 29-Jan-2008
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to use your course assignments to do more meaningful work? Do you need funding for materials or to cover travel costs so that you can effectively do this work? This event will teach you about possible service learning projects, how to negotiate these projects with your professors, and how to secure funding through the service learning grants. Food will be provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/servicelearning/
Contact: Camilla Shannon, W20-549, x8-0872, camilla@mit.edu
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How to Win the IDEAS Competition: Words of Wisdom from Judges and Past Winners
Alison Hynd
Thu Jan 10, 06-08:00pm, 4-153
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Dec-2007
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
The IDEAS Competition is an invention and entrepreneurship competition with
community service at its core. IDEAS encourages teams to develop and
implement projects that make a positive change in the world. Each year, at
least six teams win IDEAS awards of $2500, $5000, and $7500 to develop and
implement their projects. This series is designed to help your team succeed
in the IDEAS Competition.
Get great tips from the people who choose the winners and the winners themselves! IDEAS judges will talk about how they evaluate applications and project displays, and what convinces them that a project is a winner. Past winners will share successful strategies and the lessons they learned.
Dinner will be served.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ideas
Contact: Alison Hynd, W20-549, (617) 258-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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Intellectual Property Clinic
Alison Hynd
Tue Jan 15, 06-08:00pm, 5-134
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 11-Jan-2008
Single session event
Are you an innovator or inventor? Does your work solve the problems of under-served people or communities? Are you uncertain how (or why) to protect your intellectual property? Do you need advice about intellectual property issues for international community service projects? Then come to the Intellectual Property Clinic.
Even if you don't intend to benefit financially from your ideas, IP protection may make your project more effective and sustainable. Explore your options at this drop-in IP clinic. Our panel of IP professionals will consult with individuals or teams.
This clinic is suitable for IDEAS Competition teams, 100k Development Track, and all other members of the MIT community who are working on innovations that solve the problems of underserved communities.
RSVP for this event to ideas-rsvp@mit.edu
Contact: Alison Hynd, W20-549, (617) 258-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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It's All in the Details: Successful Event Planning
Kristi Gundrum
Tue Jan 29, 02-03:30pm, 4-257
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: RSVP appreciated
Events are essential to most organizations--they are used to raise money, celebrate your mission or purpose, recognize accomplishments, provide a forum for idea exchange and as a vehicle for education. With such a variety of purposes, understanding the how-to of successful event planning is an essential tool. Learn how to run planning meetings, develop a budget, seek donations, manage volunteers, produce task lists, assemble needed materials, seek publicity, work with vendors, and anticipate human behavior. Skills learned will be applicable to all types of event planning, with a focus on member/non-profit organization's event needs and resources. Information on planning events on the MIT campus will also be included.
Contact: Kristi Gundrum, 4-104, x8-9361, kristig@mit.edu
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Persuasive Proposals
Sally Susnowitz
Wed Jan 9, 02-04:00pm, 1-150
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 08-Jan-2008
Limited to 16 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: RSVP appreciated
This class is FULL. We cannot accept anymore registrants.
Whether you're interested in community improvements, scientific research projects, or marriage, successful proposals all share common factors. Learn how to persuade people to see things your way and to improve your chances of success through persuasive proposals. Please register in advance by emailing Sally at susnowit@mit.edu.
Contact: Sally Susnowitz, 4-104, x8-7344, susnowit@mit.edu
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Publicity Design Clinic
Camilla Brinkman
Tue Jan 22, 02-03:30pm, 4-253
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2008
Limited to 6 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: RSVP
Have you ever designed a poster, a web site, or a newsletter for your organization and felt that the message wasn't getting across? It could be the font, the concept, or even the color that's holding the message back. Bring your publicity materials to the clinic, and work one on one to improve the concept and design of your publicity materials. We'll also discuss resources for art, fonts, and web inspiration.
Contact: Camilla Brinkman, 4-104, x3-6821, camillab@mit.edu
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Yunus Innovation Challenge Lunch
Alison Hynd
Wed Jan 30, 12-02:00pm, 4-149
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 29-Jan-2008
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
This year's Muhammad Yunus Innovation Challenge to Alleviate Poverty is "Improving indoor air quality to break the cycle of poverty in the developing world." Indoor air quality is a concern around the world and affects predominantly the poor in their homes and workplaces. Worldwide deaths attributed to air pollution are on a level with those caused by malaria and tuberculosis.
MIT students are encouraged to tackle this challenge with support through Public Service Fellowships, the MIT IDEAS Competition, and D-Lab.
At the Challenge lunch, we will show a film related to the issue and then brainstorm possible solutions to indoor air pollution challenges all over the world. There will also be information about funding and support resources for the Challenge.
Web: http://Web: http://web.mit.edu
Contact: Alison Hynd, W20-549, (617) 258-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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