Storms to darken the pre-eclipse sky
A Nor’easter is intensifying as it moves across New England this weekend, bringing heavy rain, wind gusts, and local flooding to Boston.
Enoch Ellis ’26 and Rishika Bansal ’26 to be Undergraduate Association President and Vice-President for 2024 to 2025
Enoch Ellis ’26 and Rishika Bansal ’26 to be Undergraduate Association President and Vice-President for 2024 to 2025
A new grocer in the Student Center: Concord Market
In an email to the MIT community, DormCon Dining Chairs Tyra Espedal ’26 and Ananda Figueiredo ’25 announced that a new grocer called Concord Market will open in the Student Center. It is expected to open in late 2024 or early 2025.
Student sexual harassment and misconduct survey released
Student sexual harassment and misconduct survey released.
Housing and Residential Services organizes Q&A for McCormick Hall residents
Housing and Residential Services organizes Q&A for McCormick Hall residents
Undergraduate Association releases 2024 election results
2112 total undergraduates, or 46.15 percent of the undergraduate student body, cast ballots.
Spring Break Showers
As a perfect example of why Boston weather is the worst, the next few days have highs in the mid-40s on average. Hence, many of us are jetsetting away to warmer, true spring time weather (it is the end of March and jackets are still required here … ).
Undergraduate Association Holds Elections
The Undergraduate Association holds elections. Two referendums are also on the ballot.
Dialogues Across Differences: Dalia Mogahed hosts panel on anti-Islamophobia
Dialogues Across Differences: Dalia Mogahed hosts panel on anti-Islamophobia
New Course 6 Major proposed in Electrical Engineering with Computing, 6-1 to be eliminated
On March. 14, Katrina LaCurts, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Undergraduate Officer and Professor Joel Voldman SM ’1997 PhD ’2001, faculty head of Electrical Engineering (EE), announced sweeping changes to the EECS department at MIT in the email to the EECS community. The most salient of these changes include the retirement of the existing 6-1 degree and the merger of 6-1 (Electrical Science and Engineering)and 6-2 (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) into a singular renamed and renumbered major titled 6-5, Electrical Engineering with Computing.
MIT offers admission to 1,275 applicants for class of 2028
MIT Offers Admission to 1,275 applicants for Class of 2028
Protestors march from Cambridge City Hall to MIT calling for end to Israeli intervention in Gaza
The nationwide event, titled “Hands Off Rafah,” came after the Israeli government announced that its forces would move into Rafah, a city in the Gaza Strip.
An introduction from Karl W. Reid ’84, SM ’85: MIT’s new Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
In an Institute Community & Equity Office newsletter, Karl W. Reid ’84, SM ’85, MIT’s first Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, introduced himself to the MIT community with a note titled, “Coming Full Circle.” Reid highlighted his long ties to the Institute, from his past leadership positions to his upbringing.
President Kornbluth Announces $75 Million Funded Climate Project
President Sally Kornbluth announced the Climate Project at MIT, a $75 million effort to power initiatives in decarbonization, climate renewal, and community and policy advancement.
Ukraine@MIT holds memorial for Ukrainian students
On Feb. 26, Ukraine@MIT held a memorial at Lobby 13 for Ukraine students who lost their lives during the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began over two years ago.
Graduate Junction Licensing Center opens at MIT
Graduate Junction Licensing Center opens at MIT