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MBA Second Year Announcements - April 9

Vik Ohstrom - Tuesday, April 9, 2024
 Events   Second Year Announcements 

Table Of Contents

  • TONIGHT! Wakanda Forever: MBA/MSMS Open Air Movie Night
  • Weekly MBA Program Drop-in Advising
  • MBA/MSMS Faculty Lunch Series: Joseph Doyle
  • 2024 MIT Sloan Excellence in Teaching Awards- Nominations open!
  • SloanFar Sounds: A Musical Evening
  • Graduation Reminders
  • T-52 Days 'til Graduation
  • Pre-Graduation Signature Events for the Class of 2024
  • Upcoming MBA/MSMS Events
  • 2024 Class Gift
  • Systems Forum: Jason Zander, Microsoft
  • Generative AI Survey
  • MIT Dialogues Across Difference - What Hinges on Anti-Palestinian Racism
  • AdMIT Day Volunteers
  • Degree Audit - Reminder to Review
  • ICYMI
  • Upcoming Sloan-wide Events
  • Key Dates

TONIGHT!
Wakanda Forever: MBA/MSMS Open Air Movie Night

Tuesday, April 9 | 6:00 PM
Register here.

Experience the magic of an Open Air Movie Night! Join us for a viewing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Enjoy complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages and a night of entertainment and relaxation surrounded by friends. Don't forget to bring a blanket for added comfort!

This event is organized by the MBA Program Office in partnership with the MBA and MSMS Community Building Chairs.

Weekly MBA Program Drop-in Advising

Mondays and Wednesdays | 12:00 - 12:30 PM

Have a quick question for an advisor? An advisor is available every Monday and Wednesday 12-12:30 pm in the cafe, by the stairs and entrance to E62. Look for us there; we’re happy to help!

Sponsored by the MBA Program Office.

MBA/MSMS Faculty Lunch Series: Joseph Doyle

Monday, April 22 | 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 11
Register here.

The MBA/MSMS Faculty Lunch Series offers an opportunity to attend a small group lunch with leading MIT Sloan faculty. Students who register by the deadline will be included in a randomized lottery for 8 available slots.

This final lunch of the semester features Joseph Doyle, Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management and Applied Economics at MIT Sloan and also the faculty director of the MIT Sloan Initiative for Health Systems Innovation, and co-chair of the Health Sector of the MIT Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Doyle's research studies public economics in the areas of healthcare and child welfare.

2024 MIT Sloan Excellence in Teaching Awards- Nominations open!

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 19 at 9:00 AM
Nomination form here.

Has a faculty member or teaching assistant made a positive difference in your classroom experience this year? Nominate them for an MIT Sloan Excellence in Teaching Award! Anyone who taught a Sloan course between Summer 2023 and now is eligible to be nominated.

For questions, please contact Marc Lindstrom at marcl@mit.edu.

SloanFar Sounds: A Musical Evening

Friday, April 19 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Tickets are available starting Wednesday, April 9 at noon.
Tickets cost $10 and are non-refundable.
Register here.

Inspired by the intimate concert settings of SoFar Sounds, come enjoy a musical evening at the first-ever SloanFar Sounds featuring an acoustic set from Kieran Kelly MBA '24 and DJing from George Varelas MBA '24 (and friends!). Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Tickets are non-refundable.

This event is sponsored by the MBA Program Office and funded by the MBA Community Builders Fund: Empower. Create. Connect.

Graduation Reminders

T - 52 Days 'til Graduation

MIT Sloan MBA Graduation Portal
OneMIT Commencement website

Order Regalia: The deadline to order regalia or submit proof of possession of approved alternative is April 16.

Please refer to the MBA Class of 2024 Off-Boarding Checklist for tasks and updates as we approach graduation!

For questions, please contact the MBA Program Office.

Pre-Graduation Signature Events for the Class of 2024

Final Reflection
Monday, May 6 | 11:30-1:00 PM
Tuesday May 7 | 11:30-1:00 PM

Please register for the session that works best for you using the links above.

An interactive reflective event for the MBA Class of 2024. Students are invited to spend time reflecting on your MBA experience. This is a unique opportunity to consolidate critical learning, put the last two years in perspective, connect with classmates, and build towards collective memories.

Sponsored by the MIT Leadership Center and the MBA Program Office.

Last Lecture and Class Photo
Wednesday, May 15 | 11:00-12:30 PM
Register here.

Before graduation, the Last Lecture offers a unique chance to hear from your favorite professors one final time. Exclusively for the MBA Class of 2024, this event culminates with a class photo.

Faculty are selected from nominations by your class and by the Student Last Lecture Working Group.

Other MIT & Sloan Offices

2024 Class Gift

Attention class of 2024! Love MIT Sloan? Enjoy talking with peers about important issues? Excel in leadership roles? Want to take the first step in joining MIT Sloan Alumni in showing support for MIT Sloan?

The MIT Sloan Class Gift Leadership Committee is for you! Sign up today by clicking here or emailing Margo Price at mprice10@mit.edu.

If committee participation isn’t your thing, but you still want to commemorate your time at MIT Sloan, click here to join your classmates and contribute to your Class Gift Campaign today!

Sponsored by the Office of External Relations. For questions, contact Margo Price at mprice10@mit.edu.

Systems Forum: Jason Zander, Microsoft

Friday, April 12 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
E51-372
Register here.

Jason Zander, Executive Vice President for Strategic Missions and Technologies at Microsoft, will be giving a lecture as part of the SDM Systems Forum series. This talk will discuss engineering leadership's role in driving innovation, efficiency, and growth with the power of AI and other disruptive technologies. Attendees will discuss the critical need for leaders to anticipate future technological advancements, and is a call to action to embrace AI as a catalyst for positive change.

This event is sponsored by the System Design and Management program. For questions, contact sdm@mit.edu.

Generative AI Survey – Student responses needed

Respond by: Wednesday, April 17
Survey link here.
Length: 3-5 minutes

The Sloan Office of Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the Sloan Student Senate and the Teaching and Learning Technologies team, is excited to invite you to share your perspective on generative AI in an anonymous survey. Whether you’ve found generative AI to be transformative, supportive, or challenging, your feedback is crucial.

Your insights will help shape MIT Sloan's approach to generative AI in coursework.

Questions? Email sloanteachingandlearning@mit.edu.

MIT Dialogues Across Difference - What Hinges on Anti-Palestinian Racism

Thursday, April 18 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
45-801, Schwarzman College of Computing
Register Here

Dialogues Across Difference focuses on modeling disagreement by elevating and encouraging dialogue. Join us for a lecture and conversation with Murad Idris, an associate professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan whose research and teaching explore political theory, the history of political thought, and political theology.

This event is sponsored by the offices of the President, Provost, and Chancellor.

AdMIT Day Volunteers

Thursday, April 18 - Friday, April 19

Beginning Thursday, April 18th, the Sloan campus will be bustling with over 150 MBA & LGO admits and SOs from the Class of 2026. The day will introduce admits and their significant others to all aspects of life at MIT Sloan, from academic to extracurricular.

On behalf of the MBA Program and Admissions Offices, and the Student Admit Committee, we are grateful to everyone involved. A special thanks to those of you who are volunteering! Please join us in welcoming the admits on campus; we hope that you will engage them in conversation and share your own MIT Sloan experience with them.

For questions, contact Melissa Bucken at melissaf@mit.edu.

Degree Audit- Reminder to Review

Your degree audit is available for your review on Stellic.

Stellic can be accessed through stellic.mit.edu, using your (@mit login) Kerberos credentials. Check out the QuickStart Guide for help on getting started with the platform. 

If you have any questions about Stellic or your registration, please contact Sloan Educational Services at edservices.mitsloan@mit.edu or your Program Advisor.

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

  • MBA Community Builders Fund - Apply here
  • MIT Writing and Communication Center - Make an appointment here
  • Request OPT for post-grad work - More information here

Key Dates

  • April 15 | Patriots' Day (Institute Closed)
  • May 14 | Last Day of Classes
  • May 15 | Last Lecture
  • May 17-22 | Final Exams
  • May 29-31 | Graduation Events
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