Topic
Facilities
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Boeing will be Kendall Square Initiative’s first major tenant
New research presence will serve to advance innovation in the aerospace industry and shape East Campus gateway.
August 1, 2018 -
MIT Collaboration with Dar Group supports the future of architecture, planning, and design
June 26, 2018 -
Metropolitan Storage Warehouse is potential new location for School of Architecture and Planning
Historic building would create “design hub” for MIT, with benefits for surrounding community.
June 14, 2018 -
New system recovers fresh water from power plants
Technology captures water evaporating from cooling towers; prototype to be installed on MIT’s Central Utility Plant.
June 8, 2018 -
Compass Group to manage new food and dining contract
Company will install new management and rigorous quality reviews.
May 1, 2018 -
Rebecca's Café serves up new operating hours
Move is intended to make the café more accessible to community members who seek more dining options during the day and evening.
April 20, 2018 -
Letter regarding the Campus Sustainability Task Force final report
April 6, 2018 -
MIT launches SafeRide OnDemand shuttle pilot program
Door-to-door late-night ride service was developed in response to student requests.
February 16, 2018 -
Construction begins on a new student residence on Vassar Street
A next-generation home for MIT undergraduates is underway.
January 23, 2018 -
Institute on track to meet campus climate action goals
Plans are in place to meet or exceed greenhouse gas reduction targets.
November 21, 2017 -
MIT to construct new, cutting-edge Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel
Largest, most advanced U.S. academic tunnel will replace 79-year-old facility; Boeing is project’s lead donor with philanthropic commitment.
November 13, 2017 -
Art and dirt: Bringing the Cambridge and MIT communities together
MIT’s graduate student housing groundbreaking and a Community Art Center mural installation are cause for celebration.
October 23, 2017 -
3Q: Ian Waitz on graduate housing, other priorities
Vice chancellor reflects upon his first few months on the job, progress to date, and future plans.
October 18, 2017 -
Letter regarding Campus Sustainability Task Force report
September 28, 2017 -
Building 31 powers back up
Members of AeroAstro and MechE are returning to a dramatically renovated building, with robots, drones, and even a Corvette in tow.
September 24, 2017 -
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