From: Student Life Date: January 22 Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025
Community Impact Spotlight: Rumi Lee
Congratulations to Rumi Lee (Undergrad 2025), our December Community Spotlight winner! Check out her nomination and list of all nominees here.
Have someone in mind who deserves a shoutout for their community contributions? Join us in shining a spotlight on your amazing fellow Sloanies and celebrating their contributions and the positive impact they've made on the greater MIT Sloan community! Nominate a club leadership team or individual for our monthly Community Impact Spotlight by filling out this short form.
Nominations for February's spotlight are due by Thursday, February 20, 2025.
What do YOU love about Sloan?
Share your thoughts and enter to win 2 tickets to see the Boston Celtics take on the Portland Trail Blazers on March 5th!
The Student Life Office wants to celebrate what makes MIT Sloan special: the amazing Sloanies who create such a caring community. Tell us:
What do you love most about Sloan?
Who (student, faculty, or staff) makes Sloan a better place?
By sharing your answers and nominating someone, you’ll both be entered for a chance to win a pair of Celtics tickets each!
Fill out this survey by Valentine's day, February 14th, to enter the contest. 7 lucky pairs will win a total of 4 tickets per duo. Don’t miss your chance—celebrate Sloan and win big!
Student Life Events
Meet the Sweet
Wednesday, February 12th
11:30am-1pm
E52-101
Stop by our office to celebrate Valentine's Day! Stop by the E52-101 candyshop, play a game to win a sweet prize, and eat some delicious cookies with the Student Life and DEI teams!
Tea with Talia
Tuesday, February 4th
11:30am-12:30pm
Student Life Office, E52-113
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 provided.
Hello Sloanies
Wednesday, February 5th
12pm-1pm
Student Life Office, E52-113
Join us for “Hello Sloanies”! Meet new Sloanies, network, and make connections while playing some fun games during your lunch hour.
MIT Sloan Investment Conference 2025 Friday, February 7th
8am-4:30pm InterContinental Boston
The MIT Sloan Investment Conference is an annual student-led event that brings together some of the most notable individuals in the investment world to educate and connect a wide range of financial industry participants. Tickets: $50+
MIT Sloan AI Conference 2025 Friday, February 7th
8am-6pm MIT Building E14, MIT Media Lab
The MIT AI Club’s annual conference will focus on "AI in the Age of Implementation." We’ll delve into how AI is moving beyond theory into practical applications that shape our day-to-day lives. Panelists and speakers will discuss how AI is redefining communication, solving complex challenges, and influencing consumer and business decisions. We’ll also examine where future investment is needed to address pressing concerns and anticipate near-term opportunities as AI continues its rapid expansion into every corner of our world. Tickets: $50+
"To the members of the MIT community,
I am delighted to share the news that Rick Locke PhD '89 will become the next John C Head III Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management, effective July 1, 2025. Rick's appointment is the next chapter in a transformative career that has taken him from MIT to Brown University to Apple Inc. and, fortunately for us, back to MIT..." Read more here.
Get ready for getfit!
Register now for getfit 2025, a 12-week, team-oriented fitness challenge open to the entire MIT community, including students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and family members.
Key Dates
Sunday, January 26: Last day to create a team or change a team name. Form a team with people you know—including family members at home—or visit the “find a team” forum, where you can connect with teams looking for members or individuals looking for teams.
Sunday, February 2: Last day to invite people to join your team or to accept an invitation to join the team.
All submissions should be directed to this survey which automatically submits your submission for review for the MFin, MBA, Student Life, SES, EMBA and SFMBA departments.
