Title: 			Special Coffee Hour: Indian Desserts Night
Event Date: 		October 15, 2009
Event Location: 	Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room
Projected Attendance: 	300
Prior Attendance: 	300 (for other special coffee hours)

Will alcohol be served? 			No
Will GSC funds be used to purchase alcohol? 	No

Event Description:
Ashdown House plans to recognize Diwali, the festival of lights, by opening up our weekly coffee hour that week to the entire MIT graduate community. Diwali is the largest festival in almost all regions of India. To celebrate it, we will be serving an assortment of Indian sweets, fruits, drinks, and other snacks. Additionally, we will use diyas (wick lamps) and play Indian music to enhance the mood, and may also give a short presentation on Diwali itself.

The budgeted amounts for this coffee hour are based on attendance at past special coffee hours, such as the Orientation Coffee Hour which recently took place. We expect that this coffee hour will be a memorable experience for all MIT graduate students as they share in the fun of this cultural festival. The event is free and open to the entire MIT graduate community; we will advertise with flyers across campus.

Expenses:
Assorted Indian sweets from local restaurant		$300
Additional food items (fruit, drinks, Indian snacks)	$150
Paper products						$50
Decorations + publicity (11x17 posters)			$100

Revenues / Alternative Funding:
Ashdown House Contribution				$100

Total Requested [from GSC]:				$500