From: Student Life Date: February 21 Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
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.
Course XV Dinners
6:30pm-8:30pm Course XV Dinners are an opportunity for 15 students from across programs to have a free, delicious, three course dinner at a local venue with a member of the Student Life and DEI Offices.
The Yarn X SWIM Push for Parity Wednesday, March 6th 7pm-10pm Wong Auditorium
SWIM takes over the Yarn with incredible stories from powerful women! In SWIM's effort to Push for Parity all week, the Yarn will showcase the journey and insight from women and nonbinary leaders.
Sloan Pride C-f(x): Drag Show
Thursday, February 29th 8pm-11:55pm Middle East Downstairs
Come celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, specifically drag culture. Cheer on your classmates as they strut the runway and compete in a friendly competition showing off their alter egos, then dance the night away to some bangin' tunes. Tickets: $15+
Wellness Days
Monday February 26th & Tuesday, February 27th
10am-6pm
Student Life Office (E52-101) RSVP for a 20-minute chair massage, a 60-minute acupuncture session, and/or a 30-minute sound healing session, to help reduce your overall stress and tension. Walk in appointments are available day of. Free
Make a Connection Monday
Monday, March 4th
11:30am-1pm
SLO Conference Room, E52-113 Join us for “Make a Connection Monday”! Meet new Sloanies, network, and make connections while playing some fun games during your lunch hour.
Lunch Chats with Nia Wednesday, March 6th 12pm-1pm Student Life Office Suite (E52-101) Do you have questions about Student Life at Sloan? Sign up for a lunch chat with Student Life Director, Nia DeYounge! Please only sign up for one lunch chat per semester.
The MIT Sloan Product Conference
Friday, March 1st
8am-5pm Wong Auditorium
At this year's second annual product conference, cross- functional leaders will come together for engaging dialogue on the AI-powered products and the way AI is transforming product management roles. $45 for MIT Students
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome
Thursday, February 22nd
12pm-1pm 52-100 (Green Building)
In this interactive talk, led by internationally-recognized author and expert, Dr. Valerie Young, you will, understand what impostor syndrome is – and what it is not, learn how impostor syndrome intersects with diversity and inclusion, and why it matters, and more.
The Current Conflict in Gaza and the Future of Israeli-Palestinian Relations. Presented by Professor Peter Krause
Friday, February 23rd
12pm-3pm
Virtual
Whereas the first session focused on the past, this session will focus on the present and future.
Infinite Careers Alumni Speaker Series: Q&A with Joy Ekuta
Tuesday, February 27th
12pm-1pm Hybrid: E17-294
Joy Ekuta is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy & Operations Officer at Retrospect. A serial founder and former People and Operations Leader in the tech industry, she is passionate about working in spaces that sit at the intersection of people, technology, and culture.
Fireside chat with Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril
Friday, March 1st
5pm-7:30pm HBS Klarman Hall
Join the fireside chat with Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril (an innovative producer of the autonomous systems), hosted by the Tech & National Security Conference team.
Stand Up Comedy with Drew Lynch
Sunday, March 3rd
7pm-9pm Kresge Auditorium
MIT SHASS and De Florez Fund for Humor invite members of the MIT community to an evening of fun and laughs with comedian Drew Lynch.
Campus Conversation - Israel and Palestine Post-Oct. 7th
Wednesday, February 21st
6pm-9pm
E62-262
The Israel Business Club has invited three unique individuals to share their perspectives and engage in discussion about Israel, Palestine, and the aftermath of the events of October 7th.
Sloanies Helping Sloanies: Enabling Career Connections 2024
Wednesday, March 6th
7pm-9pm Samberg Conference Center, 7th Floor
This annual event brings together local alumni and students from all degree programs to strengthen connections within the MIT Sloan community.
Push for Parity 2024 Event Series
Sloan Women in Management is excited to launch an empowering 3 weeks of Push for Parity 2024! Join them from Feb 20 - Mar 7 for a lineup of inspiring events aimed at promoting gender parity.
Every month, the Student Life Office wants to shine a spotlight on your fellow Sloanies whose contributions are making a positive impact to the greater MIT Sloan community. Nominate another student, student organization, or organization event as a highlight of your month. Submit your nominations and let us know why they had a positive impact on you here. Nominations for this cycle are due on March 1st. Community Impact Spotlights will each receive $50 in TechCash, and all nominators will be entered into a lottery for a chance to win!
Grad rat rings will be sold today and tomorrow in the E62 cafeteria from 11am - 4pm! Check out their Instagram to view the new grad rat design and learn more about how to order yours today, @gradratmit!
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