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For seven decades, Old Ashdown House, left, was home to graduate students. In fall 2011, the building will reopen as Maseeh Hall, MIT's newest and largest residence for undergraduates, right.

A look back at Old Ashdown in all its (quirky) glory

Before it was Maseeh Hall, and before it was W1, this historic building was home to generations of graduate students.

February 28, 2011

Earl Miners Harvey, former MIT architect, dies at 93

February 25, 2011

A table full of construction helmets and safety goggles awaits a tour group. Because Maseeh Hall is still under construction, participants were required to wear safety gear.

Students get a sneak peek at Maseeh Hall

Open house offers prospective residents the chance to check out MIT's newest undergraduate dormitory.

February 23, 2011

'voltaDom' by Skylar Tibbits, lecturer in the Department of Architecture, in the passageway between Buildings 56 and 66.

Springing up FAST

Architectural installations to animate MIT campus as part of MIT150 art, science and technology festival.

February 14, 2011

Maseeh Hall Headmaster Suzanne Flynn, right, chats with construction workers at the coffee hour.

Today at Maseeh Hall: Coffee with the construction crew

Institute Chaplain Robert Randolph invites construction workers to breakfast and coffee

January 24, 2011

Abraham J. Siegel, former dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management

Abraham Siegel, former Sloan dean, dies at 88

Led the School of Management through a period of strategic growth

January 18, 2011

Opening in fall 2011 at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Memorial Drive, Maseeh Hall will be MIT's newest undergraduate residence.

What's happening with Maseeh Hall

Check out regular updates on the progress to open Maseeh Hall for fall 2011.

January 18, 2011

MIT Efficiency Forward exceeds electricity reduction goal

All-day forum at MIT promotes regional energy-efficiency objectives

January 11, 2011

Setting the standard for sustainability in dining

Maseeh Hall's dining facility will be a model for new buildings.

November 30, 2010

Ground was broken for the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, which was designed by the Cambridge-based architectural firm Ellenzweig, in March 2008.

Slideshow: the Koch Institute transforms East Campus environs

Completion of cancer-research building opens green space for community use and creates vibrant streetscape.

November 23, 2010

Phillip Clay PhD '75, MIT’s chancellor since 2001, has decided to step down from his position. He will remain chancellor until a replacement is found.

Chancellor Phillip L. Clay to step down

Hailed by President Hockfield as ‘an exceptional leader,’ he leaves a remarkable record of achievement.

November 2, 2010

At Wednesday’s announcement, President of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Mark Fishman, left, was joined by Governor Deval Patrick. The event took place at Novartis’s current Massachusetts Avenue campus.

Novartis announces expansion in Cambridge

New global research headquarters to be built on land leased by MIT

October 28, 2010

The Koch Institute, seen from the Stata Center's amphitheater. MIT researchers will begin moving into the new building next week.

New Koch Institute building to open soon

Researchers will start moving into the 365,000-square-foot building next week.

October 27, 2010

A photo simulation of the Jaume Plensa sculpture, which will soon be installed in the area between Massachusetts Avenue and W20.

Sculpture by Spanish artist Plensa to be installed on campus

Alumnus is lending the work to MIT for one year in celebration of the Institute’s 150th anniversary.

October 24, 2010

Walt Henry, director of the Systems Engineering Group at MIT’s Department of Facilities

3 Questions: Walt Henry

Facilities engineer discusses how MIT is leading the way for universities to practice what they preach on energy efficiency.

October 20, 2010

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