From: Student Life
Date: December 11, 2024
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter December 11, 2024


December 11, 2024

Know Your Resource: “Personal Wheels” on campus

Personal Wheels (PWs) such as bikes and scooters are healthy, enjoyable, and so efficient that you might shorten your commute. MIT encourages these alternative modes of transportation and provides a growing portfolio of discounts and benefits. If you’re riding something around on campus, those are your Personal Wheels (PWs). On the MIT campus, Personal Wheels are any non-medical transportation devices and vehicles, with or without motors and/or batteries, including bicycles, scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, unicycles, in-line skates, and other self-balancing personal transport mechanisms. 

Learn More about PWs here and Guidelines for your PWs here.
Community Events

The Snow Ball
Wednesday, December 11th
10pm-2am
Royale Night Club
Its time to celebrate the last day of classes and clink your glasses! Tickets go on sale on Thursday, November 14th at 12pm.
Tickets: $25 each

Get Tickets Here

Implications of the US Election Results Panel Discussion
Thursday, December 12th 
12pm - 1pm 
Virtual event
When we come back from IAP a new administration will be in office. The conversation will host professors Christopher Knittel (MIT Sloan), Charles Stewart III (MIT Election Lab) and Archon Fund (Harvard Kennedy School) to summarize key takeaways from the election, discuss the implications to the economy (to include climate economics), business and civil society, and elections moving forward; and help us make meaning of this next chapter for the US.

RSVP
Community Events

After Dark: Made in the 90's
Thursday, December 12th 
6pm-9pm
MIT Museum
Before we dive into the New Year, join the MIT Museum for a night of nostalgia as we travel back to the '90s. Catch a performance of '90s video game music, try your hand at retro board games and consoles, and make your own (fuzzy) copy of Dolly the sheep to take home. Dress to impress in your favorite '90s fashion.
Tickets: $10 for MIT community

Learn More Here

Holiday Maker Fair
Wednesday, December 11th 
9am-5pm 
MIT Lobby 10
The Women's League Maker Fair returns! Our fair will run on December 11th and 12th. On December 11th, we will be joined by the Endicott House plant sale. Stop by Lobby 10 to find the perfect gift. 

Learn More

BULLETIN BOARD

Happy Holidays!

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your hard work, dedication, and vibrant spirit throughout the semester. We hope this holiday season brings you joy, relaxation, and the opportunity to create wonderful memories with your loved ones. Whether you're traveling home, staying around campus, or exploring new adventures, we wish you a safe and happy holiday.

Please note that this will be the last newsletter until next semester. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year with renewed energy and excitement.

Warmest wishes,
The Student Life Office

Winter Break Airport Shuttle

Saturday, December 21 - Tuesday, December 24
Reservation and more information here.

The Parking and Transportation Office will provide a shuttle service to Logan Airport at a cost of $15.00. Advanced reservations are required and only one reservation is allowed per person. Shuttles will depart from the Chapel shuttle stop on Amherst Street at the scheduled times.

For questions, contact the MIT Parking and Transportation Office mitparking@mit.edu 

Get ready for getfit!

Need some motivation to get and stay active this winter? Join the MIT community for MIT Health's 12-week team-oriented fitness challenge.
Registration opens Monday, January 13. Start lining up your teammates and get ready to move!

To receive an email when registration opens, see the GET UPDATES section on the getfit homepage.

MIT Community Holiday Collection Drive

We’re collecting non-perishable food donations to support the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House, whose food pantry is the largest in Cambridge and a lifeline for thousands of low-income residents. Just this year, they’ve served over 11,000 pantry visits and distributed nearly 450,000 pounds of food to families across the region! You can drop off items in the Student Life Office, or other locations around Sloan. Please donate by December 17.

Non-perishable food items:

  • Noodles/pasta (whole grain preferred)
  • Rice
  • Healthy cereal
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Dried beans
  • Canned tuna and chicken
  • Canned stew
  • Soup
  • Chicken/beef/vegetarian broth
  • Canned vegetables (sweet potatoes,
    squash, peas, beans, carrots, tomatoes)
  • Spices
  • Canned fruits (applesauce, peaches,
    pears, fruit cocktail)
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Canned pie fillings
  • Coffee and tea

Drop-off locations: CDO, Student Life, STS, E62 Lobby, E90 9th Floor, E19-711, 1-290


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