2006 Quantnet Autumn Gathering

[Andy]

Dear Students, Faculty, and Alumni of Baruch's Applied Mathematics in Finance Program:

We witness the changing of the seasons as Autumn adorns the world with her red, yellow, and orange robes. And so, President Jimmy Chin, Vice President Vladimir Voronov, Treasurer John Lai, Secretary Georgia Koutsovasilis, Director Yiping Zhang of QuantNetwork with Professor Dan Stefanica cordially invite members of the Applied Mathematics program to an Autumn Gathering. It will be a time of high festivities with new students meeting upper classmen, alumni interacting with the student body, and professors seeing their students in a different light.

The Autumn Gathering will take place in the stately estate of the Koutsovasilis House on Saturday, October 7, 2006 starting at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.

The Hostess, Secretary Koutsovasilis, will graciously provide all dishes,
wine, and desserts for the Gathering. However, if your heart is so
intent in blessing everyone with your generosity and culinary skills, then feel free to bring your dish, dessert, or beverage; ensure you notify the Hostess ahead of time.

The estate of the Koutsovasilis House is located in the Borough of Staten Island. The House may be accessed via express bus service from Manhattan.
If you need a ride, please post in the appropriate Quantnet forum. If you may offer rides, please contact Director Yiping Zhang directly along with the additional number of people who can fit. Please note that not everyone can be accommodated.

Can you sing, dance, do magic tricks, play an instrument, etc? Has a certain movie or novel touched your heart immensely? Or have you done something special (paintings, collections, calligraphy, architectural drawings, etc. in the past? Please showcase your talent, hobby, or work at the Autumn Gathering. A karaoke machine is available.

Please RSVP on Quantnet by October 5, 2006.

http://www.quantnet.org/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=5

(YOU NEED TO LOG IN TO RSVP. USE THE SAME ID/PASS AS FORUM)

Looking forward to seeing you there, on behalf of the organizing committee :)

Dan

[Andy]

Please log in the Quantnet website using the same username and password for the forum and RSVP for the 2006 Autumn Gathering.
http://www.quantnet.org/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=5

Please note, you can RSVP only after you log in the website.

[Andy]

Just RSVPed :smt006 on Quantnet. Anyone wants to meet somewhere before going to Staten Island ?
Rumors have it that Prof. Stefanica will do a Romanian folk dance for the Quantnet Talent Show. Can't wait :smt035 :smt030 :smt038

[dstefan]

Andy, I believe you are trying to volunteer to do something really entertaining at the gathering... I wonder what that could be?

[RussianMike]

I can blow smoke rings, thats as far as my talents go :).

[Andy]

Andy, I believe you are trying to volunteer to do something really entertaining at the gathering... I wonder what that could be?
I can stand still for people to throw (empty) beer cans at me. Or I can :smt034 "She bangs" in William Hung's style. Which one is more entertaining to you ?

http://thinksmart.typepad.com/good_morning_thinkers/william_hung.jpg

Talking about singing talents, I believe a couple of us can do Britney Spears' songs and "YMCA" quite well. \:D/

[RussianMike]

Talking about singing talents, I believe a couple of us can do Britney Spears' songs and "YMCA" quite well.

I dont think so, I'll imitate Enrique Iglesias but thats as far I go. No Britney or YMCA :)

[Andy]

I can blow smoke rings, thats as far as my talents go :).
Mike, don't be so humble. After Prof. Stefanica's folk dance, you and Max can keep up the rhythm with a folk dance of Russia. This is what I have in mind

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If dancing is not your thing, then how about singing "We will rock you" or "Wind of Change" like you two did last time at Ibop :smt044 :smt034 :smt035 :smt030

[RussianMike]

If I have a couple of drinks I'll be singing russian rock songs, I DO NOT DANCE!!!!

[Andy]

I'm thinking of meeting at Baruch before going together to SI. Any one got any plan in term of transportation ?

As for food, I may bring some world-famous Vietnamese summer rolls or spring rolls.

Here are some spring rolls
http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/ono_kine_grindz/images/phomylan4.jpg

Here are some summer rolls
http://www.seoulwalk.jp/japanese/UserFiles/Image/DramaTour/Cooking/goi-cuon.jpg

[bresnick]

Andy, I believe you are trying to volunteer to do something really entertaining at the gathering... I wonder what that could be?
I can stand still for people to throw (empty) beer cans at me. Or I can :smt034 "She bangs" in William Hung's style. Which one is more entertaining to you ?

http://thinksmart.typepad.com/good_morning_thinkers/william_hung.jpg

Talking about singing talents, I believe a couple of us can do Britney Spears' songs and "YMCA" quite well. \:D/

Dude. First of all, "she bangs" william hung style is a great idea. Second, I'm not so good with computers. How do you RSVP?

[Hien]

I'm thinking of meeting at Baruch before going together to SI. Any one got any plan in term of transportation ?

As for food, I may bring some world-famous Vietnamese summer rolls or spring rolls.

Here are some spring rolls
http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/ono_kine_grindz/images/phomylan4.jpg

Here are some summer rolls
http://www.seoulwalk.jp/japanese/UserFiles/Image/DramaTour/Cooking/goi-cuon.jpg

Andy, I'm salivating now looking at the pics. My g/f & I wanted to go to a Vietnamese restaurant today but when we got there it was closed for renovation. That was the only restaurant we know in Jersey City area. :smt005

[jimmycc]

Brian,


Please RSVP on Quantnet by October 5, 2006.
The link to RSVP is http://www.quantnet.org/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=5

[jimmycc]

Express Buses:
You may take either the x10 or x11 Express Bus from Manhattan either in Midtown or in the Downtown area. The fare each way is $5. The estimated time of travel is 40 min.

Request the bus driver to drop you off at Manor Road. The x10 and x11 bus stop in Staten Island is approximately 8 blocks away from the House. You may either walk (up Manor Rd. until you see a Citgo gas station, left on Ocean Terris, right on Peru Street, left on Foster Avenue) or call the House to get an available driver to pick you up.

Maps and schedules are available at
http://www.mta.info/nyct/bus/schedule/xpress/x010cur.pdf



I'm thinking of meeting at Baruch before going together to SI. Any one got any plan in term of transportation ?

[jimmycc]

Professor,

You could talk about your love affair with the Bronx Bombers, your hobby of collecting rare butterfly species, as well as Romanian folk dancing.


Andy, I believe you are trying to volunteer to do something really entertaining at the gathering... I wonder what that could be?

[jimmycc]

I will talk about my passion for history.


Jimmy

[Hien]

Just RSVPed :smt006 on Quantnet. Anyone wants to meet somewhere before going to Staten Island ?
Rumors have it that Prof. Stefanica will do a Romanian folk dance for the Quantnet Talent Show. Can't wait :smt035 :smt030 :smt038

Andy, If can borrow my g/f's car, I can take you and anyone else who needs a ride, if not, I'll meet you some where in the city and go together.

[RussianMike]

I was thinking of bringing some zuchini pie (homemade) and some wine.

[RussianMike]

Correction, I'll bring some beer. Russian/Ukrainian 13% by volume, get ready to drink some real beer!!!!

[Yan He]

:smt038 :smt038
I will try to bring some Chinese food...haven't decise what ..
I am need a ride, if that's convenient for you....otherwise it's fine for me to take public transportation. :-

[Andy]

Team Kanddie Rush (Kim, Rushali, Eddie, Andy) will all go there together. I'll bring some Vietnamese spring rolls.

[Andy]

Our hostess, Ms. Gia has graciously extended the invitation to any guest you may wish to bring along to our 2006 Quantnet Autumn Gathering. So feel free to bring your spouses, friends. Please RSVP by Oct 5th so our hostess and the committee can plan ahead. Click HERE to RSVP (http://www.quantnet.org/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=5)
Thanks
A couple of people have asked if they could bring a guest. I have no problem with that.

[Andy]

Gia,
Some of us are excited about the idea of "Quantnet Idols" show. What kind of music you have on the karaoke machine? English, Greek mostly?

Any Chinese, Korean, Indian, Britney, Michael Jackson kind of thing?

[maxrum]

Any Chinese, Korean, Indian, Britney, Michael Jackson kind of thing?

Bring your own karaoke CD :D

[jimmycc]

Gia says that she has a limited number of karoake disks. So, bring whatever you have.

Jimmy

[Hien]

I rsvp-ed yes...but unfortunately there's a family issue that I can't make it tomorrow. Have fun everybody!

[Peik Looi]

I enjoyed myself in the pleasant company of alumni, seniors and warm hospitality of our hostess Gia and family. Thanks again for having us, Gia and hope to see you all again.

Oh yes, the food was delicious and the Vietnamese spring roll was good, one of the best I have tasted.

[Andy]

Thanks Gia &family and everyone who made this gathering possible.

It was one of the best gathering I attended. The food,people, atmostphere are top notch. As some mentioned, we should make this a monthly thing. :smt033

Thanks to Kim who generously gave some of us a ride.

[pkpos]

The danger in doing something well, Gia, is it creates high expectations. That said, I am looking forward to the next social at the Koutsovasilis residence. :smt005

Thank you, Gia, for welcoming us into your home, for the great food, and for your hospitality. It was fun! :smt023

[Yan He]

:smt038 :smt038
Thanks for Gia and her gracious family to provide us the wonderful gathering, food and happiness.

It's a pity I couldn't make it to see the Romanian Dancing....

[RussianMike]

Thank for hosting a wonderful event. The warm and hospitable atmosphere of the Koutsovasilis house made this a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Efharisto poli!

[AmericanBilly]

Thank you Gia! I had a great time! You are lucky to be blessed with such a warm and generous family. The food was great as was meeting other's in the program who are further along. The show and tell was quite interesting. I didn't know that 'Rushali' meant 'doorman' and now I do. Russian Mike brought some great Georgian beer; I hope he made it home. Yiping's husband Harry is way kool and our political discussion was quite enlightening. To all those who missed the gathering, well...

[RussianMike]

Russian Mike brought some great Georgian beer; I hope he made it home.

point a) I did make it home in time to see Nikolai Valuev win his boxing match :)

point b) The beer was actually Lithuanian as correctly noticed by Max (I thought it was Ukrainian)

point c) Georgians are known for their wine

[maxrum]

Many thanks to Gia and her family!

Everything was just perfect!!! :smt027

[GusTsahas]

Ditto to all of the above for our gracious host and her family…. Next time, the Greek contingent can present the sirtaki dance!!! :smt035

[John]

Thank you Gia and your mom Tula for your hospitality!

[Andy]

The beautiful Koutsovasilis estate

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The early birds

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got all the worms

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$10,000 chess match

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Max waiting for his turn

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Live on Quantnet Camera

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[Andy]

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[Andy]

Gathering time
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