Ten Students Organize ‘Community Tour’; MIT President Might Watch on TV—Later
A group of MIT students are planning an event titled the “MIT Community Tour 2009,” scheduled for next Thursday, December 10. Labelled “Show Susan Hockfield Anything!”, the event starts in front of Hockfield’s residence, Gray House, at 10:00 a.m. and will visit locations “that reflect the inner workings of MIT that often go unnoticed,” the announcement said.
H.M.’s Brain Dissection
Researchers at UCSD are dissecting the brain of amnesia patient H.M. and streaming live video of the process online. The process began on Wednesday and can be viewed online at <i>http://thebrainobservatory.ucsd.edu/</i> through today.
Two Students Win<br />Marshall Scholarships
Two MIT students are winners of the United Kingdom’s prestigious Marshall Scholarship, which funds 35 U.S. students in graduate studies in the U.K. Seniors Tanya S. Goldhaber ’10 and Vinayak Muralidhar ’10 are this year’s winners from MIT.
Did Not Reapply For Office Space Did Not Reapply For Locker or General Storage Space
Did Not Reapply For Office Space
Requests from Groups with Space X (Will stay in same space. Roommates may be swapped) (May move to similar space)
Requests from Groups with Space X (Will stay in same space. Roommates may be swapped)
Caltech Students Pull Part of a Hack at MIT
Walking back to East Campus from the Student Center at around 6:30 yesterday morning, I stumbled across a banner crumpled on the steps outside 77 Massachusetts Avenue that looked like it was meant to be stretched across the pillars there. It looked at first glance like part of your average failed hack, but I quickly realized this failed hack was a little more Californian than average.
International Students Discuss Their Thanksgiving Experiences
If you’re from the U.S., feasts and family gatherings probably come to mind before media clips and TV shows when you think of Thanksgiving.
College Degrees Don’t Seem to Close Racial Gap in Hunt for Jobs
Johnny R. Williams, 30, would appear to be an unlikely person to have to fret about the impact of race on his job search, with companies like JPMorgan Chase and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago on his resume.
‘Know Your Status’ Day Today in Student Center
The first annual ‘Know Your Status’ HIV Testing Day is happening today from 12–2 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Student Center. Tests are done with oral swabs and each appointment takes about thirty minutes, said Kate McCarthy, program manager for sexual health and the organizer of the event. Most of the thirty spots available are reserved, but if space is available walk-ins will be accepted, McCarthy said.
Police Log
<i>The following incidents were reported to the Campus Police between October 30 and November 12. The dates below reflect the dates incidents occurred. This information is compiled from the Campus Police’s crime log. The report does not include alarms, general service calls, or incidents not reported to the dispatcher.</i>
Undergraduate Enrollment Set To Increase by 300, Though Not Soon
For years, MIT has dreamed of increasing the number of undergraduates back to 4,500. That dream is still distant. Adding about 300 students means adding support staff, adding more sections of the General Institute Requirements and finding a place for all the students to stay. Adding students means finishing the renovation of the undergraduate dormitory W1, and untold other costs.
S^3 Dean Simonis Laid Off in Late June, Faculty Express Concern About Process
<i>This occasional feature follows up on news stories long past their prime. In this edition: the dismissal of long-time Student Support Services Dean Jacqueline Simonis and what caused the faculty uproar over her departure.</i>
Second Time’s the Charm For Students Looking to Fulfill Their MIT Dream
You don’t always get into the college you want, but some students get a second chance.
News Briefs
The death of Kabelo Zwane, a sophomore studying mechanical engineering, has been ruled a suicide, according to Terrel Harris of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
Three MIT Students Win Rhodes, Setting An Institute Record
Three MIT students were named Rhodes Scholars last Sunday, setting a record for the number of MIT students awarded the prestigious Oxford fellowship in any one year.