Topic
Residential life
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For the women of McCormick, a new space in which to create
MIT residence hall opens a craft studio to promote creativity and belonging.
May 31, 2019 -
Serving up brunch for the MIT graduate community
President L. Rafael Reif and Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Education Blanche Staton help Sidney-Pacific students cook and serve Sunday brunch.
February 19, 2019 -
Hot stuff: East Campus Fire Safety Day
At a hands-on event, East Campus dorm students learned about fire safety from members of the Cambridge Fire Department and staff from several MIT departments.
December 18, 2018 -
Students welcomed back to renovated New House as semester begins
Redesigned building connects living groups with improved accessibility.
September 3, 2018 -
Environmental regulation in a polarized culture
Doctoral student Parrish Bergquist investigates how politics affects environmental decision-making.
July 24, 2018 -
Food Insecurity Solutions Working Group releases findings, recommendations
Community members assessed the problem and generated ideas for addressing student hunger.
March 21, 2018 -
After 16 years as heads of house, Anne and Bill McCants to step down from Burton Conner
Search will start soon for new live-in faculty to help lead undergraduate community.
January 26, 2018 -
Construction begins on a new student residence on Vassar Street
A next-generation home for MIT undergraduates is underway.
January 23, 2018 -
Tackling student food insecurity with SwipeShare
Partnership between the Division of Student Life, undergrads, and grad students that enables guest swipe donations draws 673 donated meals in its first week.
December 15, 2017 -
MindHandHeart study break
Sushi, gratitude cards, and puppy visits are supported by a grant program that promotes wellness and community building.
November 14, 2017 -
Connecting through conversation
Whether in Cambridge or Shanghai, MIT senior Joshua Charles Woodard seeks to learn from others’ perspectives and challenge his own.
November 1, 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 -
Plants for the people
A new event series is bringing greenery to campus in partnership with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
February 9, 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 -
Senior House turns 100
Birthday party builds community, celebrates culture.
November 17, 2016 -
New House to undergo wholesale renovation; re-opening slated for fall 2019
Houses 1 and 2 will remain open to students in academic year 2017-18; New House, other communities working on plans to welcome affected students.
November 7, 2016 -
Architectural Principles committee completes work on guidance for future dorms
Recommendations will inform next steps in west campus residential planning.
October 21, 2016 -
New heads of house join undergraduate and graduate communities to start the fall semester
Areas of expertise include robotics, writing, physics, jewelry-making, and breakfast cereal.
August 18, 2016 -
Random Hall evacuated due to fire on the roof
No injuries reported; residents will stay in Next House temporarily.
June 21, 2016 -
MIT responds to concerning graduation data at Senior House
Steps include stronger in-residence support systems and moratorium on first-year students.
June 10, 2016