From: Student Life
Date: October 15, 2025
Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter October 15, 2025


October 15, 2025

Dear Sloan Students,

At MIT Sloan, we take pride in fostering a community that is open, inclusive, and welcoming to all. Student-led clubs and conferences are central to this culture—spaces where we connect, contribute, and grow together. These platforms thrive when every student feels seen, valued, and included. As partners in the Student Life Office, we’re committed to supporting clubs and conferences that reflect the full diversity of our Sloan community—across all degree programs and experiences. Here are three key reminders to help guide our shared efforts this year:

  1. Culture Starts with Us: Each of us plays a role in shaping Sloan’s culture. Please take a moment to review our Please familiarize yourself with our MIT Values – Excellence & Curiosity, Openness & Respect, Belonging & Community.
  2. Every Program Enriches Sloan: Sloan includes students from seven master’s programs—EMBA, MBA/LGO, MBAn, MFin, MSMS, SFMBA—and PhD students in Management. Each brings unique perspectives and energy. Clubs and conferences should reflect this diversity in participation, membership, and language. Reminder: All Sloan students are welcome to join any club, regardless of degree program or experience level.
  3. Use Inclusive Language: When promoting opportunities, avoid program-specific terms like “ocean,” “first-year,” “CBC,” or “core team.” Instead, use inclusive alternatives like “cohort,” “incoming student,” or “graduating student.” These small shifts make a big difference. Thank you for helping build a stronger, more inclusive MIT Sloan. We’re excited to support you throughout the year.
Student Life Events

Celtics Games
The Student Life Office has a very limited number of subsidized tickets for two Boston Celtics games in November: 
Monday, November 3rd: Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz. Tickets for this game are located in the Bud Light Deck and are $60 each. 
Wednesday, November 5th: Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards. There are TWO ticket types for this game: Bud Light Deck Tickets: $70 each & Balcony 300 Tickets: $45 each. Maximum two tickets per student. Tickets will go on sale today at 12:30PM. 

Get Tickets Here

ROI: Return on Ingredients
Wednesday, October 29th 
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sloan Cafe
This fall, Sloan students are invited to join ROI: Return on Ingredients, a hands-on cooking experience designed to turn beginners into confident home chefs. Led by Michael Delvental, Executive Chef at RA in Sloan, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn, cook, and connect.

Learn More

Course XV Dinner 
Wednesday, October 29th
7pm-9pm
Local Restaurant
Course XV Dinners are an opportunity for fifteen students from across the programs to have a free, delicious, three course dinner at a local venue with a member of the Student Life Office.

Join the Lottery Here

Spooky Sloan
Wednesday, October 29th
11:30am-1pm
Student Life Office, E52-101
Spooky Sloan is back and better than ever! Join Student Life and DEI for a spooky afternoon full of ghoulishly good Halloween fun! There will be frightfully fantastic games, tricks, treats and more. Stop by to decorate a pumpkin, indulge in some sinister sweets, and take part in some delightfully eerie festivities.

Learn More

Peter Krause Talk: The History of Israel and Palestine - Part 1
Monday, November 3rd
11:30am-1pm
E62-233
This session will provide historical and political context to help attendees understand the ongoing conflict in and around Gaza. Topics to be discussed include the history of the Zionist and Palestinian national movements, as well as the causes and consequences of previous wars and peace processes between Israelis, Palestinians, and their Arab state neighbors. This session will also introduce some of the initial concepts of How to Have a Constructive Conversation on Israel and Palestine, applied to these historical developments.

Register Here

The Snow Ball 
Saturday, December 6th
10pm-2am
Royale Night Club
Get ready to celebrate the end of the fall semester in style at the most anticipated event of the season – the Snow Ball! Join us at the Royale nightclub in Boston for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun, Sloanie style.

SAVE THE DATE!
Community Events

Ask Us Anything: Anonymous Q&A with Your Classmates from Sloan Pride!
Thursday, October 16th
11:30am-1pm
E51-345
Join us for one of Sloan's most unique traditions: Ask Me Anything panels with your classmates! In the first AMA of the year, you'll have the opportunity to anonymously ask a panel of your peers from Sloan Pride questions you've wanted to discuss with a member of the queer community, and explore how their identities shape their experiences on campus.

RSVP

Launch of the Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work
Monday, November 3rd
1pm-5:45pm
Virtual or Boston Cambridge Marriott
Come celebrate the launch of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work, led by Nobel laureates Simon Johnson (MIT Sloan) and Daron Acemoglu (MIT Economics), and David Autor (MIT Economics). The event will feature a series of discussions at the intersection of technology, the future of work, and inequality.

See the agenda here

SWAP: Adult Warm Clothing Exchange
Tuesday, October 21st
4pm-6pm
MIT Welcome Center
Refresh your fall wardrobe with a warm clothing SWAP! Bring in gently used warm clothing for adults - jackets, sweaters, cardigans, coats, boots, unworn socks, and other cozy items to trade. No need to bring clothes to participate, but please bring bags to take home your new finds. Leftover items will be donated to a local non-profit organization.

Learn More

Free Museum of Science Family Day
Saturday, November 8th
Museum of Science 
MITAC and the Museum of Science would like to welcome you, your colleagues, and your families to a special day at the Museum on Nov 8! Enjoy free Exhibit Halls admission (regularly $33) and free validated parking (first-come, first-served in the Museum Garage). Space is limited. 

Reserve Tickets Here

Hello Sloanies!
Thursday, October 30th 
12pm-1pm
Student Life Office, E52-113
Join us for “Hello Sloanies," where you meet other Sloanies, network, and make connections while playing games during your lunch hour.

Learn More

From Apple to OpenAI: Leading the Development of Transformational Products
Thursday, October 16th
5pm-6pm
MIT Building 34-101
Fireside chat with Tang Tan, OpenAI Chief Hardware Officer, former Apple VP of iPhone Product Design, and MIT Course 2 alum. Hosted by MIT GradEl.
Free.

RSVP

BULLETIN BOARD

Monthly Community Impact Spotlight  

Join our pal, TIM, in shining a light on your amazing fellow Sloanies and celebrate their contributions and the positive impact they’ve had on the MIT Sloan community. This nomination is open to students and significant others who hold leadership positions in clubs.  

Nominate a club leadership team or individual for our monthly Community Impact Spotlight by filling out this short nomination form.  

Nominations for this month’s spotlight are due on October 30th! 

Action Learning Labs IAP 2026 Preview Event Resources

Missed the IAP Preview? Don't fret! Please find the event recording, slides, and application materials/instructions for PM-Lab, Finance Lab, and Leading with Impact on Action Learning's MySloan page. Please note that the PM-Lab application deadline is extended to 10/15.

Slafe Loyalty Program (Reusable Mug Deal Only) 

Did you know when you bring your own mug to the Sloan Cafe that it's only $1.26? The Slafe also has a loyalty program for this coffee deal! What you need to know: 

  • Students can bring a reusable mug to get a discounted price of $1.26 on drip coffee, hot tea, and iced tea.
  • After filling their reusable mug 9 times, they can get a 10th mug for free if they have their loyalty card.
  • Paper and plastic cups do NOT qualify as reusable mugs.
Pick up your loyalty card today!


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