From: Student Life Date: February 26 Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
Know Your Resource: The Writing and Communication Center (WCC)
The Writing and Communication Center offers free one-on-one in-person and remote consultations as well as workshops featuring professional advice from communication experts with advanced degrees and publishing experience. The WCC can help you further develop your oral communication skills and learn about all types of academic and professional writing.
Your Career Motivations: A Mindfulness Workshop
Thursday, February 27th
11:30am-1pm
E62-233
In this interactive session, MIT Sloan Senior Lecturer Miro Kazakoff will guide reflection around what motivates you and how to harness that into a mindful career.
SWIM’s C-F(x): Disco Night! Thursday, March 6th
10pm-2am Hava Nightclub
Step into a retro disco dream full of glitz, glam, and groovy beats. Expect disco balls, funky lights, high retro energy, and a music playlist that will keep the dance party going all night long! Dress code? Shine bright! Sequins, metallics, and disco glam encouraged. Tickets: $15
Trending with Talia
Tuesday, March 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!
Hello Sloanies
Wednesday, March 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.
Pi(e) Day
Wednesday, March 12
11:30am-1pm
Student Life Office, E52-113Come celebrate Pi Day with the Student Life and DEI teams! Stop by to celebrate all things 3.14 a little early on 3.12 with some actual pies, sweets, games, and more!
MIT Asia Business Conference
Saturday, March 1st
MIT Building E14, MIT Media Lab
Under this year's theme "InnovAsia: Asia’s Changing Role From Emerging Markets to Global Innovation Leaders", discover how Asia is revolutionizing the global business landscape through groundbreaking innovations and forward-thinking strategies. Tickets: $25+
Africa Innovate Conference Saturday, March 1st
iHQ
Themed “By Africa, For Africa: Path to Economic Sovereignty,” will focus on showcasing African-born solutions that foster economic independence, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Tickets: $25+
BBSA C-f(x): The Revival Thursday, February 27th
9pm-1:30am Hue Boston
The BBSA C-f(x): The Revival: A Celebration of Black Music, Culture & Excellence Through the Decades! From the funk and disco of the 70s to the R&B and hip-hop anthems of today! Tickets: $25
Healthcare and BioInnovations Conference
Friday, February 28th
MIT Building E14, MIT Media Lab
This year’s theme is From Innovation to Impact: The Changing Face of Healthcare. Dive into a day of enriching panels, dynamic discussions, and impactful networking.
Dine Out Boston
February 23 to March 15
Experience why Boston is celebrated as a top culinary destination with Dine Out Boston! Previously known as Restaurant Week Boston, this highly anticipated event happens twice a year, offering prix fixe menus at a range of price points for both lunch and dinner. It's the perfect chance to explore new flavors, revisit favorite spots, and support local restaurants.
This award recognizes students who have actively contributed to strengthening the culture of the MIT Sloan community—embodying the spirit of Sloanies helping Sloanies.
These awards honor undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the MIT Sloan culture and community. Examples include:
Building connections by collaborating with MIT Sloan community members and administration to enhance opportunity and equity and foster a more connected environment.
Advancing the Smarter Together initiative by breaking down barriers and strengthening relationships across the MIT Sloan community.
Demonstrating leadership in creating an open, welcoming, and supportive culture where all members can thrive.
Join the Student Life Office 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 this month's spotlight are due on Friday, February 28, 2025.
MIT iCampus Student Prize!
The iCampus Student Prize recognizes the innovative and creative application of technology that improves living and learning at MIT, and beyond. The competition builds upon the entrepreneurism and spirit of service exhibited by MIT students to solve the world’s problems by focusing attention on what might be improved closer to home in MIT’s education and student life.
The competition is open to all current MIT undergraduates and graduate students, both individuals and groups.
This year, the iCampus Student Prize is focused on sustainability utilizing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability is crucial for our future. We are especially interested in your unique take on the sustainability theme and how your project can support, improve and impact living both at MIT and beyond. In particular we are interested in projects that address these UNSDGs: Zero hunger, good health and well being, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, and climate action. Learn More Here.
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.
