Junot Díaz accused of misconduct by several women
“Both accusers and the accused have rights and protections within the process we follow — and we strive to protect the privacy of all parties involved,” MIT said in a statement.
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.
MIT selects Compass Group for new dining contract
MIT has selected Compass Group and its subsidiaries Bon Appétit and Restaurant Associates to manage its food and dining contract for the next seven years. The new contract will begin July 1.
Pre-registration, half-term drop date, Tech Shuttle schedule
Pre-registration for summer and fall 2018 opened May 1 at 9 a.m. The deadline to make fall CI-H/HW selections is June 18 at 5 p.m.
Summerlike weather for New England
As May begins, warm weather is taking over in a big way in the Northeast. Yesterday featured near-record high temperatures around 90 °F (about 32 °C) in much of the region.
Working group recommendation on computation thinking requirement discussed at faculty meeting
One proposal is to create a “six-plus-six” unit computational thinking module. The first six-unit class would provide an introduction to computational thinking, while the second six-unit class would be a department-specific follow-on.
Graduate stipend recommendation to increase by 3 percent
In response to rising living costs, the Office of the Vice Chancellor announced a 3 percent increase in graduate student stipends for 2018–2019.
Student-led protests in Nicaragua end in violence
A movement has formed in Nicaragua calling for governmental reform after a peaceful student protest was met with excessive force.
Class of 2021 declares majors
While overall enrollment in each of the five schools experienced negligible changes compared to last year, the distribution of students among the courses has shifted.
Massachusetts legislature considering two campus sexual assault bills
MIT administrators, the UA, and the GSC have expressed their support for the bills, with a few reservations.
Just in time: spring has sprung!
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Flowers are beginning to sprout up around campus and people are putting away their winter coats.
Drop date, SpringFest, major declaration
Drop date is today. Students have until 11:59 p.m. to submit approved changes.
Guess who’s coming for dinner?
Now that a coyote has come to MIT, learn how to deal with coyotes in your neighborhood.
MIT Medical shortens Urgent Care clinic hours to redistribute resources
The shorter Urgent Care hours have allowed for a redistribution of resources to expand the hours of the other services, including the pharmacy, the radiology office, and the medical laboratory.
Faculty propose new Course 6 and 11 joint major
The motion to establish a new joint major that combines Courses 6 and 11 was introduced at the faculty meeting April 18. Faculty will vote on the major in May.
Dreamers face uncertain futures despite temporary protection
Dreamers Ian Bouche ’21, Jose Gomez ’17, Johan Villanueva ’20, and Avital Vainberg ’21 discuss their experiences as DACA students.
Second annual Day of Action encourages public service, engagement with local community
Free and open to the public, the event included lectures, town-hall type sessions, film screenings, workshops, and booths where student groups and community organizations conducted outreach.
Student center exhibit to display murals from Senior House
“Since 1996, over 451 murals have been painted in Senior House...there are ones in rooms, in suites, in stairwells and in bathrooms. They’re really using the internal architecture of the building in this phenomenal way that I don’t see in other places.”
Warm weather is coming — later
The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” has at least halfway come to fruition this year. The Northeast has experienced several large rainstorms this spring with another big storm happening today.