Monthly Archives: August 2016

August 29, 2016

2016 Orientation for new Families! Aug. 31 & Sep. 14

Newcomers can get to know all that MIT Spouses & Partners Connect has to offer through two upcoming Orientation programs: The  Learning Fair on Wed, Aug. 31 (from 1pm-3pm in W20-307) is an event to teach you about all MIT has to offer, from English classes to campus resources. The Campus Tour on Sep. 14 (from 1pm- 5pm starting in Kendall Square) will help connect your with other newcomers and show you an inside perspective on all the facilities and campus life. Find more information and REGISTER for the tour. Newcomers can sign up for our weekly updates.

August 24, 2016

Innovation Fund First Cycle

Volunteer on MindHandHeart Working Groups

Volunteer spots are open for 2016 on the MindHandHeart Working Groups, primarily for students—undergrad and grad. And we’d love to have you! In each Working Group, a coalition of students, faculty, and staff focus on a key area—Connectedness, Wellness, Life Skills, Academic Environment, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, or Increase Help-Seeking—in order to promote well-being and a healthy community here at MIT. If interested, please follow the link to the Volunteer Interest Form. Feel free to contact MindHandHeart staff with follow-up questions: mindhandheart@mit.edu.

August 23, 2016

Register for Community Wellness September classes!

Community Wellness is proud to offer a wide range of classes in a number of topic areas to help improve the quality of life for members of the MIT community. Our classes are offered in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with knowledgeable instructors. Classes offered include: iDiet, Self Defense and Workout (more info and register here), Creating the Healthy Life you Want (more info and register here), Koru Mindfulness and meditation (more info and register here). Take advantage of these wonderful opportunities- register today!

August 22, 2016

Conflict Management Training, Apply by Sep. 2

Conflict Management@MIT offers a three-tiered conflict management training for all MIT affiliates.  Application deadline is Sep. 2 (apply here) and the class dates range from Sep. 13 to Nov. 22  (dates listed here).The training is tiered at 16-hour, 28-hour, and 40-hour levels, with each tier building on the previous session. The tiers are as follows:

Tier 1: Conflict Management for Self-Reflection (16 hours) Tier 1 consists of 16 hours of conflict management training for those interested in learning more about their own orientation towards and engagement with conflict.
Tier 2: Conflict Management for Coaching (12 additional hours; 28 hours total) is an additional 12 hours of in-class time for participants who are in the role of supporting others through one-on-one interactions.
Tier 3: Conflict Management for Advanced Practice (12 additional hours; 40 hours total) adds an additional 12 hours of formal mediation instruction and practice. Find more information on dates and apply.

August 22, 2016

MIT Reads: Join the entire community for reading and discussion

This fall, the MIT Libraries is launching MIT Reads, an Institute-wide program that aims to build community and foster understanding through a series of shared reading and discussion events. This new initiative invites the entire MIT community — students, faculty, staff, and affiliates — to read selected titles and join open discussions.

For the 2016-17 academic year, MIT Reads will explore the theme of diversity and inclusion. Staff from the Libraries will partner with cultural and identity-based groups on campus throughout the year to select the reading and plan discussion events. A grant from MIT’s Committee on Race and Diversity is supporting the program. Read more at MIT News.

August 12, 2016

Indian Independence Celebration Aug. 13

On Sat. August 13 at 11:00am join us for Flag hoisting in front of the Student Center and after enjoy a dance performance by the talented MIT Bhangra Club. Then come feast on North and South Indian food in La Sala (W20 second floor)! For questions please contact sangam-exec@mit.edu. Photo courtesy of Meena Kadri

August 1, 2016

GSC Six Flags Trip Aug. 20

On Sat., August 20, from 9:30am-6pm join the GSC at Six Flags New England (Agawam). For the trip you can buy tickets at a group discount rate of $37!
There will be a bus (45 spots), but you can also arrange your own transportation
Ticket sales open Aug. 1  until Aug. 6 on adMIT (http://mit.universitytickets.com)
The tickets are limited to 2 tickets per person, and make sure to select the right bus or no-bus option. It’s almost the end of summer- enjoy every minute of it! Any questions please contact: gsc-ac@mit.edu Photo courtesy of Jeremy Thompson.