From: Student Life
Date: September 6, 2023
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter September 6, 2023


September 6, 2023

Know Your Resource:
MIT Turbovote Site 

Registering to vote or changing your voter registration can be a cumbersome and confusing process, especially if you are new to the State of Massachusetts. Everyone in the MIT community can register to vote, check their registration status and sign up for election reminders through MIT's turbovote site. 
Student Life Events

ClubFest
Thursday, September 14th
7pm-9pm ET
Walker Memorial, Building 50
ClubFest is your opportunity to learn more about the clubs at MIT Sloan, their events, and the benefits of membership. You will have the opportunity to speak directly with their officers before becoming a member. Club officers will host booths where you can get your questions answered and sign up to be a member on the spot.
Free
Open to Significant Others

RSVP

Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles 
Friday, September 8th 
7:10pm-10pm ET 
Fenway Park, Boston
Sloanies are taking over the Fenway bleachers! Come meet fellow Sloanies, and enjoy one of Boston's favorite past times - watching the Red Sox! Ticket sales end Thursday, September 5th at 12pm.
Tickets: $15
Ticket Limit: 4 per student 

Get Tickets
MIT Community Events

GFLI@MIT Welcome Event 
Tuesday, September 12th 
5:30pm - 6:30pm
E25-117
GFLI@MIT is MIT’s community for Graduate First-Generation/Low-Income Students (GFLI) across all MIT grad programs. For those who were the first in their family to pursue and complete a Bachelor’s degree and/or who grew up as a low-income, graduate school can pose an extra layer of difficulty for many reasons, such as lacking a professional network, not understanding the “language” of academia, battling feelings of imposter syndrome, and having a sense of isolation – to name just a few. It is so important to have a community of those who can support you, and GFLI@MIT wants to do just that!

RSVP Here

September Community Night
Saturday, September 16th
5pm - 8pm
Kendall/MIT Open Space
Enjoy a fall evening with friends and neighbors from around Cambridge, MIT, and Kendall Square. Featuring: Pop-up natural wine bar by Rebel Rebel, Live music from Tim Hall, Crafts with Alex Makes Art, The Naco Taco food truck, and Lawn games, bubbles, hula hoops, and more

RSVP

BULLETIN BOARD

On-campus volunteers needed
11pm – midnight

The English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Program for MIT Service Employees is seeking volunteers to tutor MIT service employees for 1 hour/week. This is an opportunity to make a real and positive difference. No experience required.

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

GSC Trivia @ Aeronaut Everett 

Join the GSC Activities Committee and Aeronaut Cannery in Everett for a night of MIT themed trivia this Thursday, September 7 at 8pm! Attendees (and their +1s) will get a Lyft code for transportation to Aeronaut and free arepas from Carolicious. This is a public event, but only attendees signed up through Engage will get the Lyft code and free food. Contact gsc-ac-chairs@mit.edu if you have any questions. 

Purchase tickets through Engage here

Bike Auction 

On Friday, September 15, the MIT Police and the Parking & Transportation Office will hold a bicycle auction of used or abandoned bicycles, weather permitting.

  • The auction will run from 12 noon to 2:30 PM at 290 Albany Street in Cambridge.
  • The lot opens at 11:30 AM for an opportunity to preview the bicycles.
  • A valid MIT ID is required to participate.

Proceeds from the auction go toward campus bicycle initiatives, and payment is by credit card only. Note: There is a three-bike maximum purchase per individual.

For more information about the bicycle auction, reach out to mitparking@mit.edu.

MIT Sandbox applications for new teams open on September 1st– join an info session to learn more!

Did you know that MIT Sandbox provides funding and mentorship to help you explore your innovative idea as an entrepreneur? Join them for an information session where you will learn more about the program and how Sandbox provides up to $25K in seed funding, mentorship, and training to support your entrepreneurial journey!

  • Not a competition
  • Open to all MIT undergraduate and graduate students from all schools
  • Focused on student-driven entrepreneurship
  • Supports students at all stages of the start-up process - from idea to launch
  • Applications open on September 1st. – deadline September 11th.

Interested? Have questions and want to know more?

Register for an info session:

Visit Sandbox website: https://sandbox.mit.edu/

Sidney-Pacific Orientation Events 
  1. SP Orientation BBQ – Sept 8 2023, 5 – 8 PM @ SP Courtyard
    What better way to end the first week of classes but with a Friday evening BBQ? Come and enjoy Burgers, hot dogs, Smores and more! Meat and Vegetarian Options available.
  2. SP Orientation Brunch – Sept 10 2023, 12 – 2 PM @ SP Multipurpose Room
    Come and have a hearty Sunday Brunch with your fellow graduate students! Meat and Vegetarian Options available.



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