From: Student Life
Date: January 29
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter January 29, 2025



January 29, 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.

RSVP

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.

RSVP

Making a Plan to be Successful with Grad Residential Life
Wednesday, February 19th
6pm-7:30pm

Ashdown House Hulsizer room
Join Graduate Residential Life & Student Life for a session on "Making a Plan to be Successful" by Gaby Jordan. Gaby Jordan is the President and Founder of Human Better EDU. As an organization they serve educational game changers and their learning communities. Registration is limited, confirmation email will be sent out prior to the event. Dinner Provided

Learn More & Register Here

Community Events

Donuts with Deans
Tuesday, February 4th 
8am-10am 

Sloan Cafe
As we kick-off the new semester, join Deans Georgia Perakis and Rodrigo Verdi at Sloan Café for an open conversation about your experiences at Sloan. Whether you have ideas, feedback, or just want to connect!

RSVP

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+

Get Tickets Here

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.  
Tickets: $50+

Get Tickets Here

Sloanies Helping Sloanies: Enabling Career Connections
Wednesday, February 26th 
7pm-7pm
Samberg Conference Center 

Looking to build your network and make meaningful connections with Sloan alumni? This annual community-building event brings together local alumni and students from all degree programs to strengthen connections within the MIT Sloan community.

RSVP Here

BULLETIN BOARD

MIT AI Negotiation Competition

Are you ready to lead the way in AI innovation? The first-ever MIT AI Negotiation Competition is here, inviting you to create negotiation bots that advance the art and science of negotiation!

Thanks to sponsorship from the MIT Sloan Office of Teaching and Learning, the entry fee for the MIT AI Negotiation Competition will be waived for all MIT students!

The competition is entirely online, so you can join from anywhere! Applications close January 30, 2025 (for MIT students). Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate, compete, and connect with a global community.

Apply now (MIT students use this link) to be part of this groundbreaking journey!

Sloan Student Life is on WhatsApp!

We're excited to invite you to our brand-new WhatsApp community. Stay in the loop with the latest updates on upcoming events, ticket sales, and more!

Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoutCoTN9ZyE77Ey7oIaYg


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