UA Council votes for election to recall David Spicer
The UA went on to say that the posters and their content “do not align with UA values,” as their key values include “diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
Presidential inauguration, pre-registration
The inauguration of Sally Kornbluth is May 1, 3:00-4:30 PM on Killian Court. All members of the MIT community are invited to attend.
President Kornbluth Shares Preliminary Listening Tour Summary
Since coming to MIT in January, President Sally Kornbluth has stated that she would like to learn about the current state of the Institute through the perspectives of current students, staff and faculty through a listening tour.
Stratton Student Center officially closes to students and public for renovations
The Stratton Student Center (W20) was officially closed to students and the public for renovations on Apr. 16. The center was previously closed indefinitely in February due to water pipe explosions.
LaVerde’s Market Closes After Three Decades of Service
LaVerde’s Market, located in the Stratton Student Center (W20), officially closed on Apr. 17 after over three decades of service.
CPW 2023: Prefrosh Converge on Campus for Food, Friends and Fun
The Tech spoke to several prefrosh about their first impressions of MIT, major interests, and the wide variety of CPW events. Here are some of their responses.
Heat cedes to the reign of rain
Thursday brought record-breaking heat to the Boston area, as temperatures of 88°F were recorded at Logan airport, topping the previous record for the day of 86°F set in 1977. Unluckily for those who enjoy the heat (and luckily for those who don’t), temperatures will be dropping this weekend as rain begins to move in. Starting on Friday afternoon, temperatures will remain relatively mild, most likely not exceeding the 50s and not going below the 40s. Clouds will move in on Saturday and chances for rain will begin that night, so make sure to bring your umbrellas while you’re out and about enjoying the CPW festivities!
Inauguration Schedule for President Kornbluth Released
On May 1 2023, the formal inauguration ceremony for President Kornbluth will take place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Killian Court. All are welcome to attend.
MIT Offers Admission to 1,259 applicants for Class of 2027
With an acceptance rate of 4.68%, admission to the Class of 2027 was highly competitive. The acceptance rate for this year increased from the previous year (3.96%), but remained markedly lower than pre-pandemic acceptance rates (approximately 7%).
First approved drug for Rett Syndrome orignates from MIT Professor’s Lab
Sur emphasized that “there is certainly still much left to learn” and that his lab has “never stopped working on Rett Syndrome.” Regardless, Sur said that his lab’s work culminating in clinical impact was a “dream come true.”
MIT victorious at 83rd Putnam Mathematical Competition
Since 2019, MIT has claimed all five of the highest-ranking spots, known as Putnam Fellows. The Putnam Fellows for this year’s competition were Daniel Zhu ’23, Minyang Deng ’24, Brian Liu ’25, Papon Lapate ’26, and Luke Robitaille ’26. Zhu has been honored as a fellow every year that he has competed.
Graduate Student Union bargains with MIT administration on discrimination and economic proposals
The debate on Feb. 17 heavily focused on discrimination. Additional attending organizations included LGBTQ+ Grad at MIT, the Black Graduate Student Association, and the Latinx Graduate Student Association.
A community statement on MIT’s response to hate speech
n the only response from the MIT administration, the Institute opted to call this speech “extreme” and full of “provocative terms.” We will call it what it is: hate speech.
Alumni Wang Pool to close for renovation on March 27
On March 27, the Alumni Wang pool will be closed for renovations. The rest of the Alumni Wang fitness areas will remain open, although MIT Recreation cited the possibility of disruptions.
MIT Monologues 2023 takes place, featuring 17 student-written pieces & 250+ attendees
Ma: “The purpose of Monologues is simply a space for marginalized genders and if you give that space, beautiful things will happen no matter what.”
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Mar. 4 is the last day to add full-term subjects to one’s registration or to change grading methods for those subjects.
Springing, blooming, and flourishing (indoors)
The predictably unpredictable weather during the transition to spring is upon us as we see sunny conditions interrupted by cloud blankets and sprinkles of rain this weekend. Expect a storm system moving through the south of Cambridge to bring along light rain and possibly even snow on Saturday; definitely keep an eye out for slushy conditions and dress in layers. We’ll still be able to enjoy a scatter of sunshine before then on Friday, so make sure to get yourself a necessary dose of photosynthesis before bunkering down for the weekend.
Wintry Mix in March
Today (Thursday morning): Chance of rain (60%). High around 49°F (9°C). South winds 8–10 mph.Tonight (Thursday night): Partly cloudy. Low around 31°F (-1°C). Northwest winds 13–16 mph.Friday: Cloudy with a chance of rain (30%). High around 40°F (4°C) and low around 32°F (17°C). Northwest winds 10 mph.Saturday: Cloudy with a chance of snow showers (80%). High around 38°F (3°C) and low around 27°F (-3°C). North winds 20–25 mph.Sunday: Mostly cloudy (30%). High around 36°F (2°C) and low around 27°F (-3°C). North winds 9 mph.