Astrology Readings/Fundamentals
Jimmy Wu
Sat Jan 9, Sun Jan 10, 03-05:00pm, TBA
No limit but advance sign up required
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Curiosity & An open mind
You probably know about your Sun signs, but astrology is much more than just the date you're born under. During the session we will learn about how to calculate your horoscope, some common interpretation programs, and the major planets.
Contact: Jimmy Wu, x5-1753, jimmbswu@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chienta J Wu, SENIOR HOUSE, 225-1753, jimmbswu@mit.edu
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Athena Retrospective
Naomi Schmidt
Wed Jan 20, 09am-04:30pm, 10-250
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the start of work on the Athena Computing Environment, which began as an eight-year project funded by IBM and Digital Equipment between 1983 and 1991, and has continued as part of the MIT computing infrastructure for the past seven years. We will be celebrating this anniversary by looking back to the past, and, more importantly, looking forward to the future of academic computing and instructional technology at MIT.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/acs/www/athena-iap.html
Contact: Naomi Schmidt, N42-040c, x3-6884, nschmidt@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Cartooning: Trivial Pursuit or Path to Enlightenment
Larry Gonick
Thu Jan 14, 07:30-09:00pm, Room 3-370
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The word "cartoony" is almost always used pejoratively, and the medium of comics is not held in especially high regard by critics of culture or literature. Why, then, do cartoons engage people so deeply? Why is Dilbert thumb-tacked somewhere in every office? How can a single, simple drawing irrevocably alter our perception of reality? The author discusses these questions, using illustrations from his own work, and shows how cartoons, by their nature, can capture essences in a way denied to the other arts.
Larry Gonick is the author/cartoonist of the popular
and respected The Cartoon History of the Universe and coauthor of the Cartoon Guide Series, which includes The Cartoon Guide to Statistics, The Cartoon Guide to Physics, and forthcoming, The Cartoon Guide to Sex.
Contact: Martha Henry, E32-315, 253-2336, mshenry@mit.edu
Sponsor: Knight Fellows
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Charm School 1999
Katie O'Dair , Travis Merritt, Monica Huggins, Heather Trickett
Wed Jan 27, 12-05:00pm, lobbies 7,10 & Bush
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Charm School is back! After a year on sabbatical, the program that helps cultivate basic social skills and teach the joy of etiquette has returned for a sixth year. Come join students, faculty and staff as you polish up your "Table Manners" and "E-mail Etiquette." Or learn how to "Butter Up Big Shots." An informative and fun time is guaranteed to be had by all! See you there!
Contact: Heather Trickett, W20-311, x3-0742, charm@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of Dean for Students and Undergraduate Ed.
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Diet for a New America Video Showing
Ed Piekos , Laura Dilley
Tue Jan 5, 08-10:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Have you ever thought about how your food choices affect your health, the environment, and the economy? Accompany Pulitzer Prize-nominated author John Robbins on an exploration of these issues. An open discussion will follow the video.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/vsg/www/
Contact: Ed Piekos, 37-442, 253-3549, espiekos@mit.edu
Sponsor: Vegetarian Group
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Draper Lab Tour
Prof. Wallace Vander Velde , Dr. George Schmidt
Wed Jan 20, 02-04:00pm, Meet in Draper Reception Lobby
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 35 students.
Single session event
Signup by: 13-JAN-99
Prereq: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
We will begin with an introduction to the Draper Laboratory including its history and major projects. We will then visit several areas of the Laboratory and see some of its
project activities.
Contact: Ms. Carolyn Fialkowski, 9-469, x3-3511, cski@mit.edu
Sponsor: Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Early Action Telethon
Erika Jonietz
Thu Jan 7, 05-10:00pm, Bush Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
The first opportunity to talk to prospective members of the Class of 2003! Come help MIT Admissions contact newly admitted students. Answers their questions about academics and student life at MIT. Refreshments are provided for students who work the telethon.
Contact: Erika Jonietz, 10-100, x8-9649, erikaj@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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Eloranta Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships: Creating a Winning Proposal
Norma McGavern-Norland , Arthur Steinberg
Mon Jan 25, 03-04:00pm, 16-168
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Not applicable
Four $6,000 fellowships are available for summer 1999. They will support work in science, engineering, humanities, social science, and the arts. This is the time to begin making your plans. We will review elements of past winning proposals and discuss how to put together a successful submission. The deadline for Eloranta Fellowships is Monday following Spring Break, March 29, 1999.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/urop/www/eloranta.html
Contact: Melissa Martin, 7-103, x3-3002, melmart@mit.edu
Sponsor: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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Embroidery Open House
MIT Women's League
Tue Jan 5, 10-03:00am, 10-340
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Crewel embroidery exhibition and demonstration with instructor, Priscilla Gray, and her students in the Emma Rogers Room.
Contact: MIT Women's League, 10-342, x3-3656, esdeb@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Womens League
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Envisioning Science and Engineering: Improving Your Images and Data Displays
Felice Frankel , Phylis Morrison, Jen Cook-Chrysos
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 8 students.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Signup by: 18-DEC-98
Prereq: None
This activity is co-sponsored by the Edgerton Center, Center for Materials Science, and the Whitehead Institute. You will bring in images, graphs, computer models, diagrams or any form of the visual display of your data and we will, as a group, discuss ways to improve your work. Faculty, students and the research community are all invited.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/edgerton/felice/felice.html
Contact: Felice Frankel, 4-405, x3-5604, felicef@mit.edu
Sponsor: Edgerton Center
Envisioning Science and Engineering, section 1
Felice Frankel , Phylis Morrison, Jen Cook-Chrysos
Tue Jan 5, 01-03:00pm, 4-402
Envisioning Science and Engineering, section 2
Felice Frankel , Phylis Morrison, Jen Cook-Chrysos
Thu Jan 7, 01-03:00pm, 4-402
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Freemasonry Explained
E. Donald Weiner
Wed Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, 34-101
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
Ever wonder what Masons and Masonic Lodges are all about? This program, open to all, will cover some of the history, purposes and current activities of Freemasonry. Come and meet some of the members of Richard C. Maclaurin Lodge, MIT's Masonic Lodge. Find out why and how one becomes a Mason and what goes on behind the Square and Compasses.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/www/Masons/
Contact: E. Donald Weiner, 33-015, x3-7726, donw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Richard C. Maclaurin Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
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Freemasonry's Ritual
E. Donald Weiner
Wed Jan 20, 06:30-08:30pm, See Description
No limit but advance sign up required
Single session event
Signup by: 18-JAN-99
Prereq: None
Richard C. Maclaurin Lodge, MIT's Masonic Lodge, will be installing its officers this evening in ceremonies open to all. This installation is parallel to the ritual used in closed meetings, and will explain much of the symbolism in a Masonic Lodge. Following the formal meeting, sandwiches, dessert and informal discussion with the members will be held in the dining hall. There will also be opportunity to view the many Masonic artifacts on display, and learn how Masonry has contributed to the history of Cambridge.
The program will take place at the Cambridge Masonic Building, 1950 Massachusetts Ave., Porter Square. A short walk from the Red Line.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/www/Masons/
Contact: E. Donald Weiner, 33-015, (617) 253-7726, donw@mit.edu
Sponsor: Richard C. Maclaurin Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
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Global Financial Crises - A Videotape Viewing
MIT Women's League
Wed Jan 13, 12-02:00pm, 10-340
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Videotape viewing of the October 19 Catherine N. Stratton Critical Issues Lecture, "Global Financial Crises," with Robert M. Solow, Rudiger W. Dornbusch, Marina v.N. Whitman, and Janet Yellen at lunchtime.
Contact: MIT Women's League, 10-342, x3-3656, esdeb@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Womens League
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Hack Flashback
Jane Pickering, MIT Museum , Terri Iuzzolino, IHTFP
Fri Jan 15, Mon Jan 18, 10am-05:00pm, MIT Museum, All welcome!
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
The MIT Museum and IHTFP will be extending the Hall of Hacks for two days over IAP! We will bring out our entire collection of hacks for a special display in the Museum's conference room. Come and see the classics like the Campus police car, and reacquaint yourself with the those infamous Buzzword Bingo cards and the 0x10 commandments from Lobby 7's Church of Our Lady of the All Night Tool. There will also be a means of contributing to a discussion about the future preservation and display of hacks.
Web: IHTFP Gallery's web site: http://hacks.mit.edu/Hacks/
Contact: Jane Pickering, MIT Museum, N51-201, x3-5653, janep@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Museum
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History, Theory and Criticism: Urban Planning and Design Lecture Series
Romin Koebel
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This Lecture Series is presented by Dr. Romin Koebel, a research affiliate in the Department of Architecture's History, Theory and Criticism section.
Contact: Romin Koebel, Romink@aol.com
Sponsor: Architecture
Heritage Landscapes as Educative Environments
Romin Koebel
In this lecture, we will review and discuss some of the highlights of The American Planning Association National Conference Panel held in Boston in April 1998. National Park Service offficals, planners, and others draw on case studies from New England to provide insight into how these areas foster tourism and economic development.
Tue Jan 19, 10am-12:00pm, 1-350
Holistic Assessment of Engineering Structures
Romin Koebel
The German Research Society commissioned a team from the University of Stuttgart and the Stuttgart Academy of Fine Arts to draw up criteria for a research team including the Institutes of Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures; the Chair of Physics of Buildings and Structures; the Institute of Building Materials; the Institute of Construction and Design II; the Academy of Fine Arts. The IAP activity reviews the team's approach, which includes a "catalogue of questions," case studies, and examples of potential applications.
Tue Jan 26, 10am-12:00pm, 1-350
The Concepts of Temporal Collage and Contrapuntal Juxtaposition
Romin Koebel
In this lecture connections are sought between Daniel Libeskind's "Museum without an Exit" and principles and concepts that Kevin Lynch advocates in his book "What Time is This Place?" Using the means of contrapuntal juxtaposition and temporal collage, Libeskind has created a "time-layered environment," - a "profound place for the encounter of past and future."
Thu Jan 7, 10-12:00am, 1-350
The Vision of I.M.Pei for Scollay Square
Romin Koebel
This lecture is about decisive influences, "design drivers," that shaped vision: a "walkway to the sea," as proposed by urban design consultants Kevin Lynch and Jack Myer; radially configured street and transit patterns favoring a "hub"; a concern for pedestrian amenity which suggested arcades and grade separation; long low building envelopes; footprint geometries of Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market dictating an orthogonal site plan relationship to City Hall; the curving contours of the lower slope of Beacon Hill; the historic Colonial Block.
Tue Jan 12, 10-12:00am, 1-350
First Annual Governor's Recognition Awards for Open Space Preservation
Romin Koebel
As subdivisions encroach on "viewsheds," and "trophy homes" dominate ridge lines, line country lanes, or are shoe-horned onto interstitial sites, cherished heritage landscapes are at risk -- a landscape park by Olmsted in Belmont, the rural backdrop of the Saugus Iron Works, the familiar vistas of Nantucket. This lecture identifies public-private opportunities for open space preservation and protection of the natural environment, as well as offers suggestions on some approaches planning boards and zoning boards of appeal might take. The town of Wayland's experience is cited.
Thu Jan 21, 10am-12:00pm, 1-350
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Integration Bee
John Dunagan
Thu Jan 21, 07-09:00pm, 56-114
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Put your 18.02 and 18.01 integrating skills to the test against your fellow students for over $100 in prizes (from Tosci's to CD's) and the title of "Grand Integrator"! No knowledge beyond 18.02 necessary. Contest will be round-robin for seeding followed by single elimination. Warm-up round included.
Contact: John Dunagan, NE43-311, 253-2345, jdunagan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Mathematics
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Internet2, the Next High Performance Network for Higher Education: Engineering and Using It (Applications)
Vijay Kumar, Director of Academic Computing , Jeffery Schiller, MIT Network Manager
Wed Jan 13, 08:30am-04:30pm, 10-250
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This seminar will provide you with an understanding of both the technology and the history behind the launching of Internet2 (a collaborative effort by over 120 US universities to develop advanced Internet technology and applications vital to the research and education missions of higher education.) Note: Sessions run from 8:30 am till noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Contact: Jeanne Cavanaugh, N42-290a, x3-0852, cavan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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LeaderShape '99
Kirk Kolenbrander , Annie McLeod, Ritu Gupta
Tue Jan 5, Wed Jan 6, Thu Jan 7, Fri Jan 8, Sat Jan 9, Sun Jan 10, 02-11:00pm, Sharon, MA
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 60 students.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: must be accepted to the Program (Program already full)
The MIT LeaderShape Institute is an intensive, six-day
leadership program for MIT students. The dynamic,interactive
environment gives students the opportunity to explore personal characteristics, enhance leadership skills, and work with other exceptional student leaders at MIT. This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about yourself,
develop new friendships, and have a lot of fun!
Contact: Annie McLeod, W20-311, x3-0742, mcleoda@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of Dean for Students and Undergraduate Ed.
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Learn to Negotiate
Sam Schaevitz , Jeremy Sher
No limit but advance sign up required
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Signup by: 12-DEC-98
Fee: 5.00 for handouts, food, overhead projector rental
Learn to negotiate in formal (new car, new job, etc.) and informal settings (with roommates, parents or teachers). We aim to teach everyone in our class how to reach great agreements with friendly or not so friendly people; agreements that everyone will still be happy with the next morning. Classes primarily consists of lectures and negotiation role plays. Note: Sections 1 and 2 are identical. You can come to either session, but PLEASE sign up by 12/30/98!
Contact: Sam Schaevitz, E.C. H414, 225-6429, sams@mit.edu
Sponsor: Samuel B Schaevitz, EAST CAMPUS, HAYD, 225-6429, sams@mit.edu
Learning to Negotiate, Section 1
Sam Schaevitz , Jeremy Sher
Tue Jan 12, Wed Jan 13, Thu Jan 14, Fri Jan 15, 09am-12:00pm, TBA
Learning to Negotiate, Section 2
Sam Schaevitz , Jeremy Sher
Tue Jan 19, Wed Jan 20, Thu Jan 21, Fri Jan 22, 01-04:00pm, TBA
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Listening Skills Workshop
Nightline
Tue Jan 19, 04-06:00pm, 6-120
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Nightline, MIT's peer listening hotline, presents a workshop on listening and support skills. Participants will learn the approach that Nightline staffers take to peer support, and apply that knowledge to a simulated dialogue. Refreshments provided.
Contact: Nightline, 253-8800
Sponsor: Nightline
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Mars Society Meeting
Shannon Russell Mars Society
Sat Jan 23, 06-08:00pm, 1-390
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
The monthly meeting of the International Mars Society will be held this January here at MIT. Anyone interested in Mars in particular or space exploration in general is invited to attend. There will be a dinner trip afterwards.
Web: http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/7030
Contact: Shannon Russell, 1-390, 225-7319, sjrussel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Shannon J Russell, BAKER HOUSE, 225-7319, sjrussel@mit.edu
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Mars: The Next Great Challenge?
Shannon Russell International Mars Society
Sat Jan 23, 12-06:00pm, 1-390
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Interest in space exploration
Interested in outer space and/or space exploration? So are we. Come to discuss the future of space exploration and to see why the human exploration of Mars may be possible in the near term using existing technology and the use of local (Martian!) resources. All welcome. The monthly meeting of the Massachussetts Chapter of Mars Society will follow at 6:00 pm.
Web: http://www.marssociety.org
Contact: Shannon Russell, 225-7319, sjrussel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Shannon J Russell, BAKER HOUSE, 225-7319, sjrussel@mit.edu
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Mediation Training
Carol Orme-Johnson , Mark Cason-Snow, Mary Rowe, Thomas Zgambo, Toni Robinson
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon, Jan 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 10am-01:00pm, Bldg 66, 1st floor, see sched. details on website
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 25 students.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Signup by: 09-DEC-98
Prereq: must complete on-line written application
Fee: 30.00 for food and beverages
Most people who take the training find their views on conflict resolution are permanently changed and their interpersonal communications much improved. Many use their mediation skills daily. The training includes lecture and role play, emphasizing active listening, diversity issues, and self-awareness. Completion of the 36-hour course leads to certification under Mass. law (not a license).
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mediation/www/training.html
Contact: Mark Cason-Snow, E18-470, x3-0784, msnow@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of Dean for Students and Undergraduate Ed.
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NSF/DMS Grantsmanship and Fastlane: a Primer
Paula Duggins
Wed Jan 27, 02-03:30pm, 2-255
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Session will review submitting porposals to NSF in general terms as well as using the NSF electronic submission program, Fastlane. Oriented for beginners in writing research proposals.
Contact: Paula Duggins, 2-236, x3-3685, duggins@math.mit.edu
Sponsor: Mathematics
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Nightline New Staffer Training
Nightline
Tue Jan 19, Wed Jan 20, Thu Jan 21, Fri Jan 22, 07-11:00pm, TBA
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Signup by: 15-JAN-99
Nightline will be training new student staffers in preparation for the spring term. Training consists of readings and discussion of common problem issues, and role plays of listening calls. Phone 253-8800 (7pm-7am) to arrange for an interview and for more details. Undergrad and graduate students welcome. Times will be arranged to suit participants.
Contact: Nightline, 253-8800
Sponsor: Nightline
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Order of Omega's Leadership Workshop
Gillian Deutch , Spencer Behr
Mon Jan 11, Tue Jan 12, 06:30-09:00pm, TBA
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Workshop includes speakers and activities designed to encourage student leadership on campus. Advanced sign-up preffered, walk-ins if space permits. Sponsored by The Order of Omega, an honorary Greek society.
Contact: Gillian Deutch, x5-9631, gdeutch@mit.edu
Sponsor: Gillian M Deutch, BEXLEY HALL, 225-9631, gdeutch@mit.edu
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Palmistry
Mary Agnes Mullowney
Sat Jan 9, 12:30-04:30pm, 1-134
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 students.
Single session event
Signup by: 31-DEC-98
Prereq: None
An introduction to the ancient art of palmistry, a path to understanding yourself and others by studying the lines and markings of the hand. A mini-reading of each student's palm is included in the course. Please sign up via email only.
Contact: Mary A. Mullowney, mamullow@mit.edu
Sponsor: Ocean Engineering
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Taoism and Internal Alchemy
Andrew W Howitt
Wed Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, 50-318 (Walker)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Learn about Taoism: philosophy, religion, and technology all in one! Includes an introduction to Internal Alchemy, an ancient art of transformation at the boundary between medicine, martial arts, and magic.
Contact: Andrew W Howitt, 36-511, 253-5957, howitt@otolith.mit.edu
Sponsor: Andrew W Howitt, 36-511, 253-5957
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The Mysteries of Admissions
Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions
Thu Jan 21, 02-04:00pm, TBA
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
A look at what really happens when decisions are made about who is (and who is not) offered admission to MIT. Bring your questions!
Contact: Erika Jonietz, 10-100, x8-9649, erikaj@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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Umpteenth Annual MIT Mystery Hunt
Bridget Copley
Fri Jan 15, Sat Jan 16, Sun Jan 17, Mon Jan 18, 12pm-12:00am, Lobby 7
Single session event
An evil villain has stolen a coin and hidden it somewhere on
campus! To solve the crime, your team races to solve the puzzles the crook has left behind...but who are you chasing, anyway? And why does it seem like the loot is more than just the coin? And why haven't you gotten any sleep the whole weekend? Join us and find out! Advance sign up (like sleep) not required, but (like sleep) highly recommended.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/puzzle/
Contact: puzzle@mit.ed
Sponsor: Bridget L Copley, E39-227, 253-5286, copley@mit.edu
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Vegetarianism: Replacing the Myths with Science
Ed Piekos , Laura Dilley
Thu Jan 28, 01-02:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Are vegetarian diets deficient in protein? Does milk decrease your risk of osteoporosis? Are vegetarians often anemic? Come and hear what the scientific literature says about vegetarians, their health, and their effect on the environment.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/vsg/www/
Contact: Ed Piekos, 37-442, 253-3549, espiekos@mit.edu
Sponsor: Vegetarian Group
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Will Science Journalists Ever Get It Right?
Boyce Rensberger , Knight Science Journalism Fellows
Thu Jan 28, 03-05:00pm, Room 3-370
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
A candid look at how the mass media work, how they treat science and how scientists ought to treat them. The 1998-99 Knight Science Journalism Fellows--eight experienced science and technology writers--explain how the media think about science, offer advice on how you can deal more effectively with the press, and field your questions. Do science journalists have a responsibility to promote science? Do scientists have a right to refuse to cooperate with the press? How to prepare for an interview so that you're happy with the result. Do you have a right to read the story before publication? Who writes those headlines, anyway? What should you do if the story gets it wrong? When should you call a press conference? What does it actually mean to go "off the record"?
Contact: Robin Lloyd, E32-300, 253-3345, rlloyd@mit.edu
Sponsor: Knight Fellows
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World's Largest Matzah Ball
Adam Bovilsky , Itay Tuchman, Lewis Leiboh, Mark Avnet
Tue Jan 19, 10am-03:00pm, W11 Main Dining Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
Be a part of MIT and Hillel Folklore as we try and create the "World's Largest Matzah Ball"! We need YOUR help as we bring a whole new meaning to an old recipe. Afterwards...eat part of history as we sell portions of the giant matzah ball with broth to raise money for a local soup kitchen.
Contact: Adam Bovilsky, w11-040, x2-1521, adambov@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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