"Enabling Innovative On Line Applications": Alumni Talk with Chief Technology Officer of Akamai
Mike Afergan PhD'05
Mon Jan 26, 06-07:00pm, PDR 1&2, Student Cen
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Mike Afergan is the Chief Technology Officer of Akamai. He is a veteran of Akamai's distinguished engineering organization, having joined in 1999, & has served in various roles within it's Engineering & Product Management departments, including Director of Technology Strategy & Director of Load Balancing & Mapping.
Dr. Afergan also has a distinguished academic research career. At MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science & at Harvard, he has conducted research including the impact of economic incentives on networked systems, reliable networking & content distribution protocols, & wireless protocols & architectures. He has authored a number of academic publications & has served as a teaching fellow & guest lecturer at Harvard.
Q&A & Pizza will follow the Talk. Register below so we know how much pizza to order.
Web: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=28681&groupID=194
Contact: Katie Maloney, W98, 2nd Fl, x2-3772, kcasey@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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A Brief Study of Iran through 5 Persian Movies
Ali Taalebinezhaad SM'89, PhD'92
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
A brief journey into some aspects of Iranian history, society, and culture during past 5 decades through 5 films:
Jan. 4 "House of Sand and Fog"
Jan. 11 "Nimeh Penhan" (Hidden Half)in Persian with English subtitles
Jan. 18 "Persepolis" in French with English subtitles
Jan. 25 "Offside" in Persian with English subtitles
Feb. 1 "Santoori" (Music Main) in Persian with English subtitles
All films will be screened in 2-105 at 5pm
Contact: Ali Taalebinezhaad SM'89, PhD'92, taalebi@mit.edu
"Nimeh Pehan" (Hidden Half)
Ali Taalebinezhaad SM'89, PhD'92
in Persian with English subtitles
(1st decade after revolution, during Khomeini reign)
Subject: Crushing of student activism
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxIRINwosJw
Review: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277925/
Sun Jan 11, 05-07:00pm, 2-105
"Persepolis"
Ali Taalebinezhaad SM'89, PhD'92
in French with English subtitles
(1st & 2nd decade after revolution, during Khameneyee & Rafsenjani reigns)
Subject:The vivid depiction of Islamic Revolution and its aftermath through the eyes of a young girl who is growing up in that era.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PXHeKuBzPY
Review: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(film)
Sun Jan 18, 05-07:00pm, 2-105
"Offside"
Ali Taalebinezhaad SM'89, PhD'92
in Persian with English subtitles
(late 2nd & early 3rd decade after revolution, during Khatami reign)
Subject:A sample of discrimination against woman
Trailer: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/450701/offside_trailer/
Review:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offside_(film)
Sun Jan 25, 05-07:00pm, 2-105
"Santoori" (Music Man)
Ali Taalebinezhaad SM'89, PhD'92
in Persian with English subtitles
(late 3rd decade after revolution, during Ahmadinejad reign)
Subject: Social problems facing the young generation
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-nZcqB2G0w
Review: http://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%DB%8C
Sun Feb 1, 05-07:00pm, 2-105
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AMITA Woman-to-Woman Speed Networking Night
AMITA, Association of MIT Alumnae
Thu Jan 15, 06:30-09:00pm, W20-301/302, PDR 1&2
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 13-Jan-2009
Single session event
AMITA, the Association of MIT Alumnae, invites women undergraduate and graduate students to an informal night of networking with MIT alumnae to talk about life after MIT - graduate school, med school, other career paths, jobs, family - how does it all fit together? How does one find a balance? Join us on Thursday, January 15, 2009 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the PDR 1&2 in the Student Center (W20-301/302) for supper and networking in friendly and supportive environment. We'll provide alumnae, tables by topic - you can table-hop as often as you like--and light supper refreshments. Participation for students is FREE but you must pre-register using the link below.
Web: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=28001&groupID=182
Contact: Judy Fallows, judyfallows@alum.mit.edu
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Alumni Affairs 101 for FSILGs
Marlena Martinez
Wed Jan 28, 06:30-08:30pm, W20-407
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
The purpose of this course is to share ideas and best practices among FSILG student and alumni members in developing their alumni networks. Attendees (both undergrads and alums) are encouraged to bring samples of what their own chapters use to develop alumni networks and keep alumni connected, as well as any challenges they have faced in creating or maintaining active alumni networks. The Alumni Association has collected a series of communication, event planning, and fundraising items into an “FSILG toolkit”, which will be covered as well. Excellence in alumni relations is recognized by the D. Reid Weedon '41 Award. There will be a short presentation of what went into the applications of winning chapters for the past few years.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Cosponsor: FSILG Office
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Graduate Alumni/Graduate Student Mixer
Alex Evans, Katie Maloney
Thu Jan 29, 07-09:00pm, 32-407 (R&D Pub)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join the GSC and Alumni Association for a special night of mixing, mingling and networking of graduate students and graduate alumni in at the R&D Pub (the 4th floor of Stata Center). Free appetizers. Cash Bar.
Web: http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/committees/tf-community-engagement
Contact: Alex Evans, 54-220, (617) 253-2195, gsc-atf@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Graduate Student Council
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House Manager 101 for FSILGs
Marlena Martinez
Thu Jan 29, 09:30am-02:00pm, W20-301/302
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
This course focuses on property management tailored to the needs of FSILGs. Subjects include a review of the Safety, Licensing and Inspection (SLI) program, discussions of the multiple building systems in a chapter house: how they work, fail, are repaired, maintained, and when and how to hire a contractor. Many services are available directly through the FSILG Cooperative, Inc. A House Manager’s Manual is also distributed and used in the course. Lunch will be served.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Cosponsor: FSILG Office
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IT/Telecomm 101 for FSILGs
Marlena Martinez
Thu Jan 29, 06:30-08:30pm, W20-301/302
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
This course is designed primarily for FSILG network contacts, but other interested students and alums are very welcome. IS&T & AILG experts from the MIT community will review options, costs, and best practices for installing and supporting a chapter’s electronic infrastructure, especially the new wired & wireless network that are being installed as part of the IRDF Community Network Upgrade Grant. There will also be a demonstration of the new VOIP (Voice over IP) and personal SIP accounts that will be very useful to organizations like FSILGs. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Cosponsor: FSILG Office
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Institute Career Assistance Network (ICAN) Information Session for Graduate Students
MIT Alumni Association & GSC Community Engagement Task Force
Thu Jan 29, 06-06:45pm, R&D Common 32-4th fl
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
The Institute Career Assistance Network (ICAN) connects MIT alumni with each other & students to facilitate career strategies, gather quality advice, & open up important networking connections. More than 3,000 alumni across an array of fields have offered to share their wealth of experience as advisors. Connect by telephone, e-mail, or in personal meetings.
Grad Students: Come to learn more about ICAN. See how you can identify an advisor & meet local graduate alumni who are in ICAN.
Graduate Alumni: Connect in person with graduate students to offer advice & assistance on research, industry & career questions.
After the info session, everyone is invited to the R&D Pub (also on the 4th floor of Stata Center). Free appetizers. Cash Bar.
Register online so we can tailor the session to your questions & interests.
Web: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=28664&groupID=194
Contact: Katie Maloney, W98, 2nd Fl, x2-3372, kcasey@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Graduate Student Council
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Invention Capital - Patents as a new Asset Class
Everardo Ruiz '00, Intellectual Ventures, Elizabeth Holohan, Intellectual Ventures
Thu Jan 15, 10:30am-12:00pm, E51-145
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 28-Jan-2009
Single session event
A new invention marketplace is emerging with greater opportunity for the buying and selling of technology patents. Traditionally, inventors and owners of technology patents have had very few, if any, options beyond struggling to license their patents. Now, however, inventors and patent owners have the ability to generate return on investment by selling their patents and patent applications in an evolving patent marketplace. This seminar will discuss the evolution of an efficient patent market, describe how patents are valued from both buyer and seller perspectives, and examine patents as a new asset class. Some common patent dealmaking (dealbreaking) landmines will also be discussed.
Please register through the weblink below.
Web: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=28961&groupID=194
Contact: Katie Maloney, W98, x2-3372, kcasey@mit.edu
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T-101 Treasurer 101
Marlena
Tue Jan 27, Wed Jan 28, 09:30am-02:00pm, 4-237
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This two-day course provides solid fundamentals of good accounting practice and business practices for nonprofit organizations, like our chapters. Students will learn (i) the fundamentals of accounting, (ii) the basic requirements of state and federal taxes, and (iii) the resources available from the IRDF and MIT's Resource Development Office, all tailored to meet the needs of FSILGs. This year, the course will have a module on the new and mandatory IRS Form 990 required of all organizations.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Cosponsor: FSILG Office
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