From: Student Life
Date: July 9, 2025
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter July 9, 2025



July 9, 2025

Know Your Resource: MIT Acronyms Wiki

Learning MIT's Acronyms is akin to learning a secret code. It can take a while to grasp what everyone is talking about. The MIT Acronym wiki makes that process a little easier.

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Student Life Events

Dog Days of Summer
Tuesday, July 15th 

5:30pm-7:30pm
Flat Top Johnny's
Join Student Life at Flat Top Johnny’s to celebrate National Hot Dog Day! We’ll have hot dogs (veggie dogs included), good vibes, and a chance to hang with your fellow summer Sloanies at Sloan's favorite pool hall! 
Free

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Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
Monday August 4th
7:10pm - 10pm
Fenway Park 
Sloanies are taking over the Fenway bleachers! Wear your MIT Sloan gear and enjoy one of Boston's favorite past times - watching the Red Sox! 
Tickets: $15 each, max of 2 tickets each

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The Wiz Broadway in Boston
Sunday, August 17th
6:30pm-9:30pm
Citizens Opera House
Broadway in Boston! We have a limited number of discounted tickets for The Wiz! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, July 16th at 12pm.
Tickets: $25 each, max of 2 tickets each. 

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Sloan on the Lawn
Every Wednesday
11am-1:30pm
Gruber Court
Take a midweek break with us every Wednesday during lunch! Student Life will take over Gruber Court with lawn games like cornhole, giant Jenga, Connect 4, and more. Whether you're looking to unwind, compete, or just vibe to some music, there's something for everyone. No registration required.

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Community Events

ISO Virtual Forum: Visa Processing
Wednesday, July 9th
7pm-8:30pm EST

Virtual
The MIT International Students Office (ISOS) will host a Virtual Forum for all incoming and continuing international students to provide information on visa processing and travel questions, as well as address general issues and questions. In addition to prepared remarks, the ISO will be available for students to submit questions in the “Q&A” section of the Zoom room as time allows. 

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City Splash 2025
Saturday, July 12th
12pm-4pm

Fiedler Field, Charles River Esplanade 
City Splash is a community event that provides the public the rare opportunity to swim in the Charles River and raise awareness to bring river swimming back to Boston! This annual state-sanctioned swim, hosted by the Charles River Conservancy, allows the public to experience the joy of swimming in the Charles River—one of the cleanest urban rivers in the United States!

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Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee College of Music at the ICA
Every Thursday
6pm-8:30pm

Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
A summer classic returns! Grab a drink, enjoy the cool ocean breeze, and hear some of Berklee College of Music’s outstanding musicians perform on the waterfront. Harborwalk Sounds is FREE and tickets are not required. If you would like to visit the ICA galleries, please reserve a ticket to Free Thursday Nights. Tickets will be available at here at 10 AM the morning of the event.

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2025 Charles River Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 12th

12pm-9pm
Herter Park Amphitheater
The Charles River Jazz Festival (CRJF) presented by the Boston Jazz Foundation is back for its 5th Annual entertainment extravaganza! This family-friendly, FREE event features local art and food vendors, Boston-based and world-renowned music acts, and more.

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BULLETIN BOARD

July Outdoor Movie Nights 

Kendall/MIT Open Space
Curated by The Brattle Theatre

REAR WINDOW | July 11th, 7:00pm
FLOW | July 18th, 6:00pm
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH | July 25th, 7:00pm

Registration recommended! You’ll be the first to learn of event details or if the location or date changes due to inclement weather. Learn more here!


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