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"On behalf of the University of Chicago Law School chapter of [name of organization], I would like to invite you to the Law School to speak on [topic/panel].  Our organization would like to host a program on [topic] on [X date or dates] at [time], and given your expertise in that subject matter, we hope that you will be able to join us for the event.  Our organization would be happy to cover costs associated with your travel to the Law School [if the speaker is from out of town, and depending on the student organization budget, you may want to add, "in the form of a $750 stipend" at the end of the sentence].  We would be honored if you would accept this invitation to join us for this event.  Please let me know at your convenience if you will be able to join us for the event, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the event.  Sincerely, Name Title (President, IPLS, etc.)"

"EFF one page information sheets (PDF). Print some your next speaking engagement, club meeting, or other social forum: GENERAL EFF by the Numbers EFF's Legal Guide for Bloggers EFF's Work Across the World EFF Action Alerts (Updated 5-17-13) INNOVATION & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Coders' Rights Project Defending Your Right to Hack Hardware The Battle for Your Digital Media Devices Patent Fail: In Defense of Innovation Reform Computer Crime Law FAIR USE DVD Customers Are Not Pirates The "First Sale" Doctrine TRANSPARENCY Government Transparency Stopping Copyright Trolls PRIVACY EFF's Fight Against the NSA's Warrantless Surveillance Is your printer spying on you? Know Your Rights! Electronic Search Tips Who Has Your Back? 2013 Consumer Protection Report CISPA: Stop Cyber Spying Bills"

"Come work on Python projects, get programming help, help others, and hang out. Bring your own project or work on one of the suggested projects below.  Everyone is welcome, all skill levels are encouraged. We often have tables dedicated to Learners, Django, Science, Hardware, etc. Friendly people will be here to help beginning Python programmers with language basics and practice. Audience: Everyone! All Python experience levels are welcome, and everything is self-paced. When: 6:30pm - 9:00pm on Monday, March 10th Location: Microsoft NERD Center One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 02142 Food: Pizza will be provided! Things to bring: a wireless-enabled laptop and power cord. Also: we'll have more Python puzzles, and giveaways (including a hardware goodie from Ab Initio!). Need some project ideas? How about: Learning Python * The official Python tutorial * How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python * An introduction to Python through writing games * Learn Python the Hard Way Projects and competitions * Contribute to an open-source project that uses Python. Developers from OpenHatch, Twisted, and other projects are often here. If you contribute to an open source project that uses Python and want to help new contributors, let us know in a comment! * Use Python to participate in space exploration. * Unleash your inner DJ with the Echo Nest APIs. * Want to learn a Python web framework? Check out the Django tutorial."