MIT 2030 website launched
Will communicate process for ongoing campus development, renovation and renewal, and provide vehicle for sharing ideas
Israel Ruiz nominated as MIT’s next executive VP and treasurer
Corporation to vote on appointment at Oct. 14 meeting
Corporation elects new members
Nine term members will serve for five years on MIT’s board of trustees.
Peraire named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Computational aerodynamics specialist succeeds Ian Waitz, who was named dean of engineering
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research
New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.
Theresa M. Stone to step down as Executive VP, Treasurer
‘A great friend of MIT’ will conclude nearly five years of administrative service.
MIT sells $750 million in taxable bonds at historically low rate
Proceeds will support long-term campus development
High marks for MIT’s new online grading system
Full implementation is planned for the 2011-2012 academic year.
MIT moves forward with rezoning petition for Kendall Square
Plan reflects Institute commitment to continued innovation, community building and options for academic growth
Joichi Ito named director of MIT Media Lab
Technology entrepreneur and Internet freedom advocate succeeds Frank Moss.
MIT selects Bon Appétit Management Co. as the House Dining vendor
Choice reflects input from Evaluation Committee, supports goals of dining program
Longtime Corporation member John Haas, SM ’42, dies at 92
Successful businessman was philanthropic, modest
Suresh awarded prestigious Padma Shri from government of India
NSF director and former MIT engineering dean receives highest civilian honor.