MIT, other universities raise concerns over proposed Title IX regulations
The proposed regulations would require universities to implement “quasi-judicial” proceedings, in particular through cross-examination during live hearings.
Barnhart and Nelson plan changes to housing selection process
In an email sent to house presidents, VPSL Suzy Nelson pointed to “negative aspects” of current housing lotteries such as “rejection for some due to house ‘rush’” and asked the presidents to consider how the housing selection process can be used to “affirm MIT’s values on diversity.”
MIT to launch $1 billion College of Computing in September 2019
“The college has been created, but it has not been designed,” Susan Silbey, chair of the faculty, said in a faculty meeting Wednesday.
MIT not responsible for student’s suicide, Massachusetts Supreme Court rules
The decision stated that universities have a special relationship with the student and thus a special duty regarding suicide prevention, but the actions of MIT and of the individuals involved in this case did not fall within the realm of this duty.
Engineers post national rankings, impressive victories mid-spring
Women’s lightweight ranks seventh nationally, both tennis teams sweep opponents.
The new dining plans, explained
If you have thoughts about the new dining plan options, please send them to news@tech.mit.edu.
Recording of Obama’s Sloan conference speech leaked by Reason magazine
Obama focused a good portion of his hour-long talk on his love of sports, including his career as a high school basketball player.
Theta Tau freshmen took copies of The Tech for fraternity event
The Tech reported in December that approximately 3,050 copies of its papers went missing within a day after they were distributed.
Smoking to be banned in all campus living spaces fall 2019
A survey conducted by East Campus leadership found that seven percent of residents in the dorm smoked.
Massachusetts’ highest court to rule on MIT’s role in 2009 suicide
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Tuesday concerning whether MIT, along with two Sloan professors and an S3 dean, should be held responsible for the 2009 suicide of PhD student Han Nguyen G, a case which could have important repercussions for universities if the Institute is found to be at fault.
MIT will fight for Dreamers in face of DACA repeal
In an op-ed in The Boston Globe, President L. Rafael Reif called the repeal of DACA a “mistake” and called on Congress to protect young immigrants allowed to remain in the country under DACA, called Dreamers.
Class of 2020 declares majors
Declarations of Course 6-3 rose significantly from last year, while those of its stouter cousin 6-2 fell the most, as the Registrar’s Office tallied the results of the Class of 2020’s major selections. Overall, new enrollments in the School of Engineering dropped 3.3 percent, while majors outside the top nine tacked on a 2.5 percent increase.
Melvin and Martin elected UA president and vice president
The UA announced Saturday that Sarah Melvin ’18 and Alexa Martin ’19 will serve as its president and vice president for the coming academic year. The pair, who will take office at the end of the academic year, have already begun the process of transitioning into their roles.
Timeflies and Frenship to perform at 2017 SpringFest concert
The UA sought a change from the hip-hop artists who have performed in recent years, spurred by pop being the favored genre among students who took the UA’s SpringFest artist survey.
Cajun sensation opens in Back Bay
The restaurant, which opened late in February, is two blocks from Copley Square and looks like a nondescript Comm Ave basement on the outside, but offers an intimate, moody atmosphere indoors thanks to its small dining spaces and rustic, magnolia-tinged decor.
MIT admits Class of 2021, works to ensure students from travel ban-affected countries can attend
MIT released its regular action decisions for the Class of 2021 last Tuesday, bringing the total number of admitted students to 1,438 out of the 20,247 who applied, for an acceptance rate of 7.1 percent, down from 7.8 percent last year.
Dean of Engineering explains his decision to step down
Ian Waitz, dean of the School of Engineering, announced in a Feb. 14 email to the school community that he will step down as dean Jun. 30. In an interview with The Tech, he discussed the ups and downs of his time at the school, along with his plans for the future.
On-demand ride-sharing service to replace SafeRide shuttles in September
The Undergraduate Association announced yesterday that beginning in September an on-demand ride-sharing service will replace the nighttime SafeRide shuttles which service MIT students in Cambridge, Boston, and Somerville.
The Engine announces new president, seeks startups to fund
MIT’s startup accelerator and venture capitalist fund The Engine selected experienced Boston entrepreneur and investor Katie Rae as its president and CEO Tuesday, according to an MIT News release.
Planner creator petitions administration for support
A petition appeared on the site urging the MIT administration to better support the service.
Barnhart announces new location for dorm
Chancellor Barnhart named the West Garage parking facility (W45) as the most favorable location for the construction of a new undergraduate dormitory.
Cambridge fire forces 7 MIT affiliates out of their homes
A massive fire engulfed a large swath of an East Cambridge residential area Saturday, Dec. 3. The fire damaged 16 buildings around Berkshire St. and displaced over 125 residents, a number of MIT students among them.
UA to sponsor annual holiday tree-lighting event
The Undergraduate Association Events Committee will host the Tech Twinkles ceremony in the lobby of Kresge Auditorium today, kicking off the holiday-themed lighting of trees and living spaces around the MIT campus.
“Solidarity Rally” calls for MIT community to reaffirm values and support vulnerable populations
Around 300 students gathered Nov. 21 on Killian Court for a rally to demonstrate solidarity with MIT’s values and with marginalized groups on campus.
Survey to assess declining 6-1 enrollment goes undergrad-wide
A survey created to assess declining enrollment in Course 6-1 (Electrical Engineering) has been repurposed into an undergraduate-wide survey regarding students’ perceptions of academic majors.
40 percent of MIT's power will come from solar
MIT has partnered with Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation (POS) to construct a 60-megawatt solar farm on 650 acres of land in North Carolina, demonstrating a new alliance-based model for economically reducing carbon emissions.
An Engine for innovation
A panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders joined MIT administrators Wednesday night in kickstarting a new initiative created to invest in research with strong long-term potential but less promising short-term profitability.
Delta Phi Epsilon moves into Boston house
Members of MIT’s newest sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon, have moved into their recently-acquired brownstone house at 515 Beacon Street in Boston.
Thirty-five percent of freshman class declares Course 6
Overall, 70.2 percent of the Class of 2019 enrolled in the School of Engineering, 19.9 percent in the School of Science, 2.2 percent in the Sloan School of Management, 1 percent in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, 0.6 percent in the School of Architecture and Planning. A final 6.1 percent have yet to declare.
Team of grad students lobby congress for science funding
The group spoke with congresspeople and staff members from the offices of 32 Republicans and 29 Democrats. Topics of discussion ranged from the impact of science and technology on the national economy to specific, local issues.