Yet another stormy weekend ahead
The cool days and freezing nights that the Boston area has seen earlier this week are bound to take a break as a warm front will be moving in, bringing temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit above average for this time of the year. The relief will be short-lived, however: a nor’easter will bring light to moderate rain and gusty winds this weekend, with rapidly dropping temperatures. Afterwards, more typical November temperatures will return, with mostly clear skies.
MITHenge occurred from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13
MITHenge occurred from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13. During MITHenge, the setting sun aligns with the Infinite Corridor’s entire length, a hallway approximately 823 feet long. This phenomenon occurs at two different times each year — once around November 11 and January 31.
Independent Activities Period meal plans announced by MIT Campus Dining
All meals will be served at Maseeh Dining Hall; meals will be available from Jan. 7 to Feb. 2.
Senior Associate Dean of Housing and Residential Services clarifies proposed housing rate changes
"The exact price of the one rate was not discussed in detail, but it would likely be a new blended rate tied to the financial aid allowance," Friedrich wrote.
MIT holds annual family weekend
Zoe Zhang, who attended 18.02 (Multivariable Calculus), said “The class I attended was great. Having a class with my daughter was amazing.”
MIT administration responds to Lobby 7 protest
At 10:43 P.M. Nov. 9, President Sally Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community regarding a protest and counterprotest that occurred in Lobby 7 and the Infinite Corridor. According to Kornbluth, the administration “informed all protestors that they must leave the lobby area within a set time, or they would be subject to suspension.” In an email from Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson dated Nov. 9, protestors were instructed “to not disrupt living, working, and learning spaces at MIT,” and protest in “only approved protest venues.”
Moungi Bawendi speaks about approaching challenges, mentoring trainees, and the developing field of quantum dots
My job is to keep up the enthusiasm and persevere. Research is slow and things don’t usually work the first time. You have to have a vision of what you want, and you have to solve problems.
Students voice thoughts on proposed housing rate changes at Dormcon meeting
A common thread repeated throughout the meeting was some low-income students' concern that the flat rate would strip them of the benefits that opting into tier-3 housing provided.
Young Scientist Award, DEI town hall, Veterans Day
Nov. 2 is the day of the Angelika Amon Young Scientist Award Presentations and Reception at the Koch Institute.
Moderate Start to November
There’s a high-pressure system over the northeast in the coming days giving us a hopefully dry weekend. Light winds on Friday may feel chilly but the weekend ahead looks to be warmer. This weekend could be a great opportunity to take a break by getting outside to enjoy some more moderate temperatures before we cool down in time for winter. There are fall leaves on the ground but no snow quite yet, but it might be time to start thinking about unearthing your winter gear.
MIT net assets drop for the second consecutive year
In the pool of peer institutions, MIT was among the few that experienced a dip in endowment value in the past fiscal year.
John Urschel speaks about graduate studies in mathematics, professional football, and career aspirations
Professor John Urschel of the Mathematics Department was appointed as an assistant professor in the fall of 2023. Urschel completed his PhD at MIT in 2021 and was a former NFL player for the Baltimore Ravens for three years.
Showers to not rain on your parade
An upper level trough is edging towards the East Coast just in time to dampen your weekend plans.
MIT holds Fall Career Fair
Around 4044 people attended the fair, with lectures and recitations canceled to encourage attendance.
Professor Moungi Bawendi wins 2023 Chemistry Nobel Prize
On Oct. 4, Moungi Bawendi, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry, was announced as a winner of the 2023 Chemistry Nobel Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his work in “the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.” Bawendi shared the prize with his postdoctoral advisor, Louis Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology.
More details emerge on MIT and Graduate Student Union agreement
On Sept. 25, President Kornbluth announced in an email to the MIT community that the administration and the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) reached an agreement. That same day, the GSU announced that the contract had been ratified, according to an X account with the handle @MITGradUnion. The contract vote passed in favour, with 999 voting for it, and 44 people against—a split of 95.8 percent and 4.2 percent, respectively.
President Kornbluth shares update on ongoing listening tour
On Sept. 21, President Sally Kornbluth shared an update on her ongoing listening tour via an email sent to MIT community members. Since assuming the presidency of MIT in January, President Kornbluth has kept records of what she has seen on campus and heard from students, staff, and faculty to better understand the state of affairs at MIT.
Weekend showers
Have you been noticing how it seems to be gray and rainy every weekend, then sunny as soon as Monday rolls around? What’s up with that? In any case, it’ll be gray and drizzly again this weekend. I hope you get the chance to soak up these last days of nice weather, because there’s a good chance we won’t be getting something this warm again until spring. There’s a cold front coming in this weekend which will remind us all that it is, in fact, October in New England.
2023 MIT security and fire safety report released
The MIT Police Department released its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Sept. 19. The report highlights the policies undertaken by MIT to reduce crime and mitigate risk, as well as the resources available to victims of violent crimes. Furthermore, the report contains statistics on crimes committed on campus and in non-campus locations ranging from 2020 to 2022. The statistics encompass crimes reported to MIT Police, other campus security agencies, and local police agencies.
Add Date, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Student Holiday
Oct. 6 is the Add Date. It is also the last day to drop half-term subjects.