Topic
Facilities
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MIT Theater Arts: The next act
Performing arts building ushers in a new era of theater at the Institute.
September 5, 2017 -
Featured video: 47 years, and still going strong
With over four decades of dedicated service to MIT, Peter Hicks has the longest tenure within the Department of Facilities.
September 1, 2017 -
Celebrating Walker Memorial’s 100th year
Designed as MIT’s first student center, the campus landmark initially housed World War I military personnel.
August 29, 2017 -
Putting the freeze on lab energy waste
MIT Green Labs’ first-ever Freezer Challenge encourages energy conservation through better freezer and sample storage practices.
August 9, 2017 -
MIT is set to upgrade its cogeneration plant, improving campus resiliency
Construction expected to begin this month.
August 7, 2017 -
New fund makes MIT a living sustainability lab
MIT Office of Sustainability announces awards to multi-departmental projects that test management, design, and operations solutions on campus.
July 21, 2017 -
3Q: Update on MIT staff member facing deportation
MIT is working with attorneys on behalf of Francisco Rodriguez.
July 17, 2017 -
West Garage scheduled to close September 2017
Closing will make way for undergraduate residence; permit holders are being assigned to new parking areas on campus.
June 29, 2017 -
New center will push frontiers of sensing technology
First “center of excellence” for new MIT.nano facility will focus on novel detectors and imaging systems.
June 1, 2017 -
MIT receives Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition's Breastfeeding-Friendly Employer Award
May 30, 2017 -
Sustainability Connect 2017 brings MIT together to balance needs of the present and future
Third annual conference explores innovation, social justice, and the Institute as a living lab for sustainability.
May 26, 2017 -
MIT opens its energy-use data to the community
Campus energy “dashboard” will provide detailed information to Institute’s faculty, staff, and students.
May 7, 2017 -
Mass. Department of Environmental Protection set to approve application for Central Utilities Plant upgrade
Public hearing scheduled for May 22.
May 3, 2017 -
Inside MIT.nano
The MIT Corporation tours the state-of-the-art research facility taking shape in the heart of campus.
April 7, 2017 -
The Engine closes its first fund for over $150 million
MIT’s new accelerator will now focus on selecting startups.
April 6, 2017 -
MIT receives $7.5 million to enhance structural biology research
Beckman Foundation grant helps secure cryo-electron microscopy at MIT.nano facility.
April 4, 2017 -
MIT’s solar plant is delivering on its promises
North Carolina solar farm is up and running, significantly offsetting Institute’s carbon emissions.
March 23, 2017 -
Atlas Service Center opens in E17
Housed in a newly designed space, the center brings together an array of services for the MIT community, now in a single location.
March 13, 2017 -
The Engine names startup and investing veteran Katie Rae as president and CEO
MIT’s new startup accelerator also announces its Board of Directors and Investment Advisory Committee.
February 13, 2017 -
West Garage site identified for new undergraduate residence hall
Centrally located dorm will enhance student life and learning experience, vibrancy of West Campus.
February 8, 2017