Meet the Sweet Wednesday, February 14th
11am-1pm Student Life Office, E52-101
Stop by our office on Valentine's Day to, shop in the E52-101 candy shop, play a game to win a sweet prize, and eat some delicious cookies with the Student Life and DEI teams! Free
Wine C-Function
Thursday, February 22nd
7:30pm-10pm Walker Memorial
Join the Wine Club and SLO for the Wine C-Function! Pack your bags, because we will travel around the world through wine tasting. Taste wines from classic to underrated styles, and learn more through games and trivia. First wave of registration opens for all students on Monday, Feb. 12th.
Course XV Dinner
Wednesday, February 21st
6:30pm-8:30pm 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.
SLO Focus Groups The mission of the Student Life Office (SLO) states: “we are here to help students navigate their MIT Sloan experience and the many resources at their disposal while supporting a diverse and caring student culture.” We live out this mission by promoting our 3 C’s: Caring, Contribution, and Community. Please join us for a focus group to help us understand how MIT Sloan students from all programs experience these core principles.
Wellness Days
Monday February 26th & Tuesday, February 27th
10am-6pm
Student Life Office (E52-101) RSVP for a free 20-minute chair massage, a free 60-minute acupuncture session, and/or a 30 minute sound healing session, to help reduce your overall stress and tension. Walk in appointments are also available days of. Free
Traffic Light Party
Wednesday, February 7th 9:30pm-2am La Fabrica Central
WELCOME BACK! Let's conquer Valentine's day together, as a Sloan community. In honor of the holiday, HBC presents: Sloan's Annual Traffic Light Party at La Fabrica Central! Tickets: $15
Private Pre-Screening of Kiss the Future Thursday, February 8th
7pm-10pm Wong Auditorium
This is an exciting opportunity for the MIT Community to experience an inspiring film, written by Bill Carter, produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Sarah Anthony and directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain. This special screening will be followed by a discussion with Bill Carter moderated by Ben Shields. Free
Understanding Antisemitism: Enduring Hatred
Monday, February 12th
4pm-5pm 45-801 (Schwarzman College of Computing) A conversation with Pamela Nadell. Dialogues Across Difference focuses on modeling disagreement by elevating and encouraging dialogue.
MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference 2024
Saturday, February 24th 9am-6pm Building E14, 75 Amherst Street
Under the theme, Asia Unleashed: Shaping Business Beyond Boundaries, the 14th MIT Asia Business Conference brings you profound insights into trends of AI, Finance, Sustainability, DEI, and Entrepreneurship in Asia. $25 for MIT Students
Sloan Healthcare and BioInnovations Conference 2024
Friday, February 23rd
8am-5pm Building E14, 75 Amherst Street
This year’s SHBC is themed Breaking Barriers: Innovating for Healthcare Access. This year’s conference will feature four insightful panels, including topics like AI as a Catalyst for Care Delivery and Removing Financial Barriers to Care. $30 for MIT Students
MIT Sloan Fintech Conference
Friday, February 23rd 8am-6pm Samberg Conference Center
One of the landmark events at MIT Sloan, the conference brings together the world’s most prominent minds in fintech and 500+ innovators, investors, professionals, students, and professors. $45 for MIT Students
The MIT Sloan Product Conference
Friday, March 1st
8am-5pm Wong Auditorium
At this year's second annual product conference, cross- functional leaders will come together for engaging dialogue on the AI-powered products and the way AI is transforming product management roles. $45 for MIT Students
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 March 1st. Community Impact Spotlights will each receive $50 in TechCash, and all nominators will be entered into a lottery for a chance to win!
The 2nd Annual MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition
The 2nd Annual MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition is now accepting applications until February 29th, 2024, for the event on Pi Day, March 14th, at Deutsche Bank Center in New York City. Teams with at least one female MIT-affiliated founder, less than $1M in ARR, and less than $10M in equity funding are eligible. The first-place winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize. The event includes a pitch competition, roundtables, and networking opportunities, with early bird tickets available and discounts for MIT and Sloan alumni. Sponsorship opportunities are also open, and last year's event saw over 200 attendees. This year’s leading sponsors are Deutsche Bank and Fox Rothschild. For more details, visit the MIT Female Founders website and follow them on social media.
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