From: Student Life
Date: September 25, 2024
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter September 25, 2024


September 25, 2024

MIT Flu Clinic October 7th - 10th 

This year, MIT Health will hold its campus flu clinic Monday–Thursday, October 7–10, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Morss Hall in Walker Memorial (Building 50). These clinics are free to everyone who is eligible to get a vaccine on campus. Come to the clinic on the day that is most convenient for you. Who is eligible?

  • All MIT ID holders, including:
  • All enrolled students living on or off campus
  • All non-students who live on campus, including family members and children aged six months and older
  • All employees and contractors with an MIT ID
  • All MIT Health patients older than six months
Student life Events

Tea with Talia
Tuesday, October 1st
11:45am - 12:15pm
E52-113 (Inside the Student Life Office)
Calling all pop culture enthusiasts! Get ready for a morning of laughter, gossip, and entertainment at our Tea Time with Students: Entertainment Edition! Whether you're a die-hard fan of the latest movies, TV shows, or celebrity gossip, this is the perfect event for you. Food and tea provided. 

Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Tuesday, October 29th 
7pm-10pm
TD Garden
Cheer on the Boston Bruins with your fellow Sloanies! Student Life has a limited number of discounted tickets to the Bruins. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, October 2nd at 12pm. Students can purchase max of 2 tickets each. 
Tickets: $40 each

Course XV Dinner 
Wednesday, October 2nd
7pm-9pm 
Local Restaurant
Course XV Dinners are an opportunity for fifteen students from across the programs to have a free, delicious, three course dinner at a local venue with a member of the Student Life Office. There is no agenda other than having enjoyable conversation with fellow Sloanies, making connections, and eating a good meal. Sponsored by Student Life.
community Events

Speed Networking Event with Open Space Programming
Wednesday, October 9th 
12:15pm-1pm
Kendall/MIT Open Space
Join us for an informal, outdoor speed networking session and build your professional network. In this 45-minute activity, participants will make numerous contacts in a short period of time, with an opportunity to exchange contact information if desired. 

RSVP

Coffee Science Seminar by Dr. Coffee
Friday, September 27th
10am-11am
32-123
Do you want to perfect your morning coffee? Professor Christopher Hendon, a renowned coffee scientist and professor best known for his groundbreaking research on coffee chemistry and brewing methods, will be visiting MIT to talk about the science of coffee! 

RSVP

Student & Alumni Welcome Reception
Wednesday, October 9th
6pm-8pm
Roberts Family Forum (E62 - 1st Floor Lobby)
Please join the MIT Sloan Office of External Relations, the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, the Career Development Office, and local alumni for a networking reception welcoming both incoming and returning students. Enjoy good company and conversation with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at this community-building event.

RSVP

BULLETIN BOARD

Registration for ‘Step Your Way’ is open!

Need some motivation to get and stay active this fall? Join the MIT community for this 6-week walking challenge that starts on Monday, October 7. The goal of the challenge is to help you increase your daily physical activity. Sign up, participate, and you just might win one of five Fitbit Inspire activity trackers sponsored by MITFCU! Register by Sunday, October 6.

Learn more and sign up here!

Outsider/Insider Podcast

Listen to Outsider Insider, the new podcast about group identity, the value of diverse friendships, and what we can learn from listening to each other. Hosted by Professors Ray Reagans and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan. 

Find podcast on Spotify.
Shownotes and links on Substack.

Sloan Student Life is on WhatsApp!

We're excited to invite you to our brand-new WhatsApp community. Stay in the loop with the latest updates on upcoming events, ticket sales, and more!

Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoutCoTN9ZyE77Ey7oIaYg


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