From: Student Life
Date: October 25, 2023
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter October 25, 2023


October 25, 2023

Know Your Resource: 
Wellbeing Lab

Wellbeing Lab is now open! The Wellbeing Lab will be a go-to spot for students to unwind and be themselves. You can find it located in the former Coffeehouse Lounge on the Student Center's third floor.
Community Events

BBSA C-Function: Homecoming 2023
Thursday, November 2nd 
8pm-11pm 
Walker Memorial
BBSA is proud to present their annual Homecoming themed event! Come have a great time with friends and family and celebrate the rich history and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 
Tickets: $15

Get Tickets

Course XV Dinner
Wednesday, November 1st
7:30pm-9:30pm 
Course XV Dinners are an opportunity for 15 students from across programs to have a free, delicious, three course dinner at a local venue with a member of the Student Life and DEI Offices. 

Register for the Lottery

MIT (Mysterious) Book Exchange
Friday, October 27th
10am-2pm
Hayden Library
Adopt a book recommended by someone at MIT! All the books will be wrapped and organized by genre, with only the recommendations written by community members on the them. Attendees will select books based solely on the genre and recommendation.
Free

Learn More

Lunch Chats with Nia
Wednesday, November 1st
12pm-1pm
Student Life Office, E52-101
Sign up for a lunch chat with Student Life Director, Nia DeYounge! Please only sign up for one lunch chat per semester.

Register Here
Community Events

Advancing Life Changing Science through Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, November 7th
7pm-9pm
MIT Museum
Join the MIT Museum as they bring together first time CEOs and entrepreneurs from across the globe who are working to meet these challenges through innovative science and passion. 21+ only event.
Tickets: $5 MIT ID Holders

Learn More and Register Here

Infinite Careers Alumni Speaker Series: Q&A with Jake Auchincloss 
Tuesday, October 31st
12pm-1pm
E19-202
Congressman Jake Auchincloss is serving his second term representing the Massachusetts Fourth. His areas of focus include healthcare, clean energy, gun violence, and building a strong middle class.

Register Here

iLead featuring Steve Rusckowski, SM '84, Retired Chairman, CEO & President, Quest Diagnostics
Monday, October 30th
12pm-12:45pm
Wong Auditorium
As the premier speaker series at MIT Sloan, iLead provides significant educational enrichment and is a natural complement to the school’s curriculum. 

Learn More & Register Here

authors@mit presents "Diversity Dividend"
Thursday, November 2nd
6:30pm-8pm
The Nexus, Hayden Library, 14S-130 or online
Please join author Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio in conversation with Amy C. Edmondson (Harvard Business School. Copies of the book available to purchase.
Free

Register Here

BULLETIN BOARD

Men's Group

Wondering how to prioritize your mental health? Struggling with your relationships? Feeling like others won't get it? Connect with other men in a supportive space and learn effective ways to strengthen your self-care & relationships. Welcoming all MIT undergrad and grad students identifying as men. Wednesday's 2-3:15pm, in person @ Student Mentahl Health & Counseling, E23-Third Floor. To join, email mdibianca@med.mit.edu to schedule a 30-minute introductory screening. Looking for other group counseling sessions? Find a list of group sessions offered by MIT Medical here.

Community Impact Spotlight:

Every month, the Student Life Office wants to shine a spotlight on your fellow Sloanies whose contributions are making a positive impact to the greater MIT Sloan community. Nominate another student, student organization, or organization event as a highlight of your month. Submit your nominations and let us know why they had a positive impact on you here. Nominations for this cycle are due on November 1st. Community Impact Spotlights will each receive $50 in TechCash, and all nominators will be entered into a lottery for a chance to win!

Submit a nomination here!



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