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<p><b><span style="color:#1F497D;background:maroon"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:white;background:maroon">NEXT PDA MEETING
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white;background:maroon">&</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:white;background:maroon"> POSTDOC ORIENTATION
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<b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:red">Recent Highlights:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">We just concluded a
<span style="color:red">Consulting Interview Bootcamp conducted by Mangementconsulted.com
</span>to facilitate interview preparation for the hiring season for top consulting firms.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="270" height="203" style="width:2.8125in;height:2.1093in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image035.jpg@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0"></span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">We also had the
<span style="color:red">Dr. Sadik Kassim, Chief Scientific Officer of Mustang Bio,</span> a leading cancer immunotherapy company as our guest in the Coffee and Conversation series, where shared his journey from being a bench scientist to successful biopharma
executive. (H/T Rozetta Dolah, Human Affairs Chair for organizing this series)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="631" height="252" style="width:6.5729in;height:2.625in" id="_x0000_i1047" src="cid:image036.jpg@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0"></span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">General Elections for 2018-2019 MIT-PDA officers</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The MIT PDA is calling on all MIT Postdoctoral Associate and Fellows to consider serving the postdoc community and nominate yourselves for the term 2018-2019 term beginning in September.
Please fill <b><span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4t-lphUiGDRR4-JPbVWY_IKYgWw7Bg0267y8ljFiSz2SWHQ/viewform">this form</a>
</span></b>to send your nominations.<b><span style="color:red"> Please only nominate yourself for only ONE position.</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">All MIT Postdoctoral Associate and Fellows are eligible to nominate themselves for standing committee positions.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:red;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">All MIT Postdoctoral Associate and Fellows who meet the specific requirements listed below are eligible to run for executive board positions.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:red;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">All MIT Postdoctoral Associate and Fellows are eligible to vote for the candidates of their choice via secret ballot.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:red;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4t-lphUiGDRR4-JPbVWY_IKYgWw7Bg0267y8ljFiSz2SWHQ/viewform">Candidate must nominate themselves by July 20th, 2018 to qualify to be in the ballot
on August 1st, 2018.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:red;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Each candidate can only nominate themselves for only one position.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:red;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Candidates secure a simple majority of votes for each position would be declared winners.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Election procedures will be enforced by and are at the discretion of the Election Committee and the Election Committee Chair.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">All MIT postdocs will be informed of candidates and their details in due course to make informed choices.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Please contact the elections committee
<u><span style="color:#4472C4"><a href="mailto:pda-elections@mit.edu"><span style="color:#4472C4">pda-elections@mit.edu</span></a></span></u> for any questions of clarifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:red">MIT PDA Officer Position Details (and specific eligibility requirements)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:red">Executive Board Members<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The President of the PDA is responsible for representing the Postdocs of MIT at both an institution and national level. The President is in charge of chairing PDA meetings and general
supervision of PDA affairs including managing the Committees. The President must ensure that the association is working to fulfill the mission of providing support to the postdocs at MIT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#0070C0">(To be eligible for the position of President, a MIT PDA Member must have previously served as an MIT PDA Officer for a minimum
of 60 days or have attended a minimum of one third of all PDA monthly Meetings within a 12 monthE period immediately preceding the election)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Vice President assists and works closely with the President of the PDA. The VP is in charge of chairing meetings and assuming other responsibilities of the President when the
president is absent (which is not uncommon given the short appointments and busy schedules of Postdocs). The VP can also assist with the management of Committees, interactions with Institute representatives, and the carrying out of PDA aims.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Treasurer's primary duty is to maintain accurate accounting of the PDA's various committees and funds in order to help establish a budget for each committee and to keep the
PDA financially viable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Corresponding Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Corresponding Secretary is in charge of the PDA’s correspondence, which involves answering and forwarding all emails and keeping the postdoc community informed about events
through the weekly newsletter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Recording Secretary is a member of the PDA board of directors who actively participate in PDA decision making. Primary responsibilities of the recording secretary include keeping
the detailed minutes of PDA meetings and maintaining all the PDA records in a timely and orderly fashion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#0070C0">(Eligibility: Current Executive board members who have remained in executive board positions for two consecutive terms are
ineligible to run for executive board positions. However, they may run for committee chair positions below)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:red">Standing Committee Chairs
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#0070C0">(All MIT postdoctoral Associates and Fellows are eligible to nominate themselves for the following positions)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Advocacy Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The advocacy committee advocates for the rights and benefits of all postdocs at MIT. The chair listens and respond to postdocs on advocacy issues that are important to them. The
chair communicates with the key MIT administration nodes of MIT including, the office of the vice president for research (VPR), central HR, departmental HR, MIT work-life center, International scholars office (ISCHo), Benefits office, Payroll office, and relevant
Faculty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Professional Development Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The role of the Professional Development Committee is to help all postdocs in shaping their careers by organizing career-building workshops, research symposiums, industry ventures,
etc. The industry academic mentoring program is our signature initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Community Building Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The objective of the Community Building Committee is to ensure active participation and involvement of all the postdocs with rest of the MIT community and beyond. We organize several
events throughout the calendar year to facilitate an environment where postdocs can come out of their regular work schedules and get to know their fellow postdocs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">IT/Information Flow Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The IT Committee sets up efficient communication and publicity systems (i.e. Email Listserv, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook groups, etc.), maintains and up-to-date internet site
of resources and information, and establish consistency and continuity in the mission, organization, and conduct of the PDA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Alumni Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Alumni Committee contributes to the effort to streamline MIT Alumni Association's Infinite Connection (IC) sign up, and then to promote it widely to postdocs. Its purpose is
to build the whole area of postdoc alumni, create communications and events in these areas, and maximize the IC resource for postdocs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Fundraising Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Fundraising Committee works with businesses and organizations to generate additional funds to support PDA activities. A key revenue-generating event is a vendor fair held in
the early spring.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Human Affairs Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Human Affairs Committee promotes inclusion, respect, and fair treatment of all postdocs within the MIT community. This is achieved by planning events, such as the monthly coffee
hour. The HA Chair participates in and promotes health and wellness programs, advertises these resources to postdocs, and works with the administration to improve current programs. The HA chair also represents the postdoctoral community as a member of the
MIT Committee on Race and Diversity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Orientation Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Orientation Committee is in charge of coordinating the PDA Orientation for new Postdocs. Additional duties include collecting survey results to better understand the concerns
of incoming postdocs and providing feedback to the PDA and HR about any such concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Postdoc Initiative Grants (PInG) Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Postdoc Initiatives Grant (PInG) Committee oversees the solicitation and selection of awards to seed the funding of new initiatives to benefit the postdoc community. The PInG
Committee Chair is also responsible for being the point person for all ongoing and new PInG initiatives. Previous initiatives include: Postdoc Organization for Women Engaged in Research (POWER), Postdoc Yoga, Posdoc Venture Group, Glimpse: the postdoc podcast,
Postdoc Zumba, and Postdoc Running Group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Sports Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The Sports Committee of the PDA is building a vibrant, welcoming community for MIT postdocs through sports and social events. regardless of their skill level, followed by socials
that usually involve free food. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Postdoc Orientation Sessions</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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covered include</span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">• Data on postdoc population at MIT
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">• MIT oversight of postdocs
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">• Defining postdoc expectations</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">• Differences between fellows and associates
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">• PDA structure and initiatives
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">• How to get involved</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Date and Time:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">
</span><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">July 25</span></b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">, 2018 @ 12.00 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">
</span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">E17-134, Lunch</span><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">will be provided!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">You may register for a session via Atlas or<span style="color:#262626">
</span><span style="color:blue"> </span></span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c</span></a><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:blue">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Next sessions: visit </span><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/postdoc-orientation/"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">https://pda.mit.edu/postdoc-orientation/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:white;background:maroon">MIT-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Joint Summer Coffee Hour (co-sponsored by MIT-PDA and ISO)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:red"><img border="0" width="519" height="292" style="width:5.4062in;height:3.0416in" id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image038.jpg@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.25pt;line-height:16.5pt;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Volleyball and Soccer</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Hosted by MIT-PDA Sports Committee</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Join us for indoor volleyball and soccer! Never played before? Don’t worry! All abilities are welcome. Spouses and significant others of postdocs are welcome free of charge! Friends and colleagues
may join only if they have an athletics membership (otherwise you may need to pay a 1time entrance fee that is around $15).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Beginner? Show up early to learn how to play and improve skills. The courts are located in the Zesiger center. Enter through the Vassar street entrance and the attendees at the gate should let you
through if you say you are with the PDA and present MIT ID. </span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">There are bathrooms in the facility where you can change or come with someone with a membership who can give you access
to the locker rooms. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">Please also add yourself to our</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#BC2700">
</span></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0061FF">sports Facebook group</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#BC2700"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">
for more information!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> <img border="0" width="262" height="85" style="width:2.7291in;height:.8854in" id="_x0035_0309_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image039.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image008.png@01D37047.77796630">
<img border="0" width="278" height="101" style="width:2.8958in;height:1.052in" id="_x0037_23069_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image040.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:fc28d781-7210-4b0e-83f9-8847ee0a33a5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">PDA and Strategic Games Society (SGS) Partnership</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Hosted by MIT-PDA Community Building Committee
</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">MIT-postdocs, Join for free! Open to non-MIT friends for a small fee of $5 per year. Gaming sessions typically go until around 12-2 AM. For more information, contact
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue"> </span><a href="mailto:sgs-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0061FF">the officers</span></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"> <img border="0" width="330" height="83" style="width:3.4375in;height:.8645in" id="x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_img357078" src="cid:image041.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image011.png@01D37047.77796630"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">GLIMPSE (PDA PInG Initiative) </span></b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Hosted by Alex Albanese</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">GLIMPSE is a show where we take our mobile recording studio across MIT campus and talk with researchers about their journey, research and outlook.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">If you would like to be interviewed by GLIMPSE podcast or would like to help with the podcast (music, logo, artwork), please contact us at </span><a href="mailto:glimpse.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0061FF">glimpse.podcast@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">.
For more information, please visit us at: </span><a href="http://glimpse.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://glimpse.mit.edu/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:white;background:maroon">MIT EVENTS</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">For a complete list of MIT events, please visit:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">
</span><a href="http://calendar.mit.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://calendar.mit.edu/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black"><img border="0" width="293" height="82" style="width:3.052in;height:.8541in" id="x_x_x_x_x_img90724" src="cid:image015.png@01D40BB9.43653AF0" alt="cid:image014.png@01D37047.77796630"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">For a complete list of Seminars and Workshops on
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#FF6600">careers</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">,
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#FF6600">global opportunities
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">and
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#FF6600">health professions</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">Please visit:
</span><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/events"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">https://gecd.mit.edu/events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#ED7D31"><img border="0" width="530" height="98" style="width:5.5208in;height:1.0208in" id="Picture_x0020_31" src="cid:image042.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image066.png@01D37705.FA09E290"></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none"> </span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#843C0C">Register for workshops at careerbridge.mit.edu View under “Events”, “Workshops</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><img border="0" width="587" height="170" style="width:6.1145in;height:1.7708in" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image043.jpg@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image035.jpg@01D3A2AB.08458F00"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">The MIT Work-Life Center is pleased to announce the launch of the
</span><a href="http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALaWFpsAAAJO_AoAAGlghugAASKQsjgAG1GBAAiW3gBafa3DWOuRXzv3QqCG0maEcKrhmQAIJw4/1/tfBw5t6TUacsiftAtr59_A/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvc2VtaW5hcnM" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#1C80FF">Spring
2018 Seminar Series</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">. The presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics, including pathways
to well-being; navigating life as a young professional; parenting in the digital age; planning and paying for college; learning how to help an aging family member; managing your finances; and planning for your retirement.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Childcare Information</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif"> – Check out the resources and schedule of presentations offered by the MIT Work-Life Center</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/child-care-parenting/child-care-information"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/child-care-parenting/child-care-information</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">All seminars and webinars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and their families. However,
</span></b><a href="http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALaWFpsAAAJO_AoAAGlghugAASKQsjgAG1GBAAiW3gBafa3DWOuRXzv3QqCG0maEcKrhmQAIJw4/2/HipJN_Lbrac0Trnj3ocwfA/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvc2VtaW5hcnM" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#1C80FF">registration</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">
is required.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">MIT HR offers resources and tools to help employees and managers grow and develop skills</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">P</span><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black">lease check:
</span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/learning-development"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">http://hrweb.mit.edu/learning-development</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">The MIT Work-Life Center’s
<b>popular <span style="color:#2E75B6">Seminar Series</span></b><span style="color:#2E75B6">
</span>provides research-based strategies, tips, and information to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Please visit:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">and</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
</span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/all"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/all</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><img border="0" width="339" height="310" style="width:3.5312in;height:3.2291in" id="Picture_x0020_23" src="cid:image044.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image054.png@01D37121.D1FF3820"></span><img border="0" width="379" height="307" style="width:3.9479in;height:3.1979in" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image045.jpg@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image057.jpg@01D37121.D1FF3820"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Upcoming Workshops for Spring 2018
</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="FR" style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="FR" style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="color:#1F497D"><img border="0" width="328" height="37" style="width:3.4166in;height:.3854in" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image046.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image059.png@01D3CC31.FD352A20"></span><span lang="FR" style="color:#1F497D">
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="115" height="115" style="width:1.1979in;height:1.1979in" id="Picture_x0020_16" src="cid:image047.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:da181cfb-4f7f-4274-9b5f-bfcaee7d420e"></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">MIT Spouses & Partners Connect</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black"> provide
<b>consultations</b>, <b>programs</b>, <b>events</b>, and other opportunities for our members to connect with each other, make friends, learn English, and get information about living and parenting in Boston.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://spouses.mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:spousesandpartners@mit.edu"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">spousesandpartners@mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">Facebook @mitspousesandpartners
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span lang="FR" style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="FR" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black">For a full list of events, please visit :
</span><a href="https://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">https://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span lang="FR" style="color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000">CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">postdocs.mit.edu (Office VPR)</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/events" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">MIT GECD Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="https://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">MIT Spouses & Partners Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://calendar.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">MIT Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://bostonpostdocs.org/events-calendar/?view=calendar&month=December-2017" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">BOSTON PDA Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.massawis.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Mass-AWIS Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:white;letter-spacing:.2pt;background:#980000">MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="126" height="69" style="width:1.3125in;height:.7187in" id="_x0038_53038_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image048.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:6d0d7523-193b-4dbd-b38f-60e8623b3a28">Career
Counseling Services for Postdocs</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">In Collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research, the GECD provides career guidance and strategies for both industry and academic tracks. You can discuss
your career plans or concerns and receive support on developing your Resume, CV, Research and Teaching Statements, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn profile. 45 minute individual sessions are available and tailored to your needs. You can also conduct a mock interview
to help strengthen your interview skills including the delivery of your presentation. Schedule appointments online using the CareerBridge system </span><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs#postdoc-appt" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">https://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs#postdoc-appt</span></a><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">
or by phone at 617-715-5329. Appointments are held in E25-143G.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="147" height="69" style="width:1.5312in;height:.7187in" id="_x0031_36832_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image049.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:584d5a22-e0ef-4cd9-a035-bea6b99a6ed0"> MyLife
Services</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">MyLife Services</span></b><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> is a free, confidential, 24/7 counseling, consultation, and work-life referral
service provided by KGA, Inc., a trusted external provider of employee assistance programs. Postdoc Associates and Fellows are eligible for services provided by KGA, Inc. through the MIT Work-Life Center and MyLife Services. You can now access a network of
experts who can help with the challenges of life and work, such as:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Financial planning, debt management, and legal issues
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Personal and work relationships
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Sleep and nutrition
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Child and elder care</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">This includes some FREE confidential mental health counseling sessions, as well as access to 24/7 confidential counseling services. We encourage you to learn more about the program (including
frequently asked questions), and to call MyLife Services directly at 1-844- 405-LIFE (1-844- 405-5433). Please visit: </span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/mitmylifeservices" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/mitmylifeservices</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"> <b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><img border="0" width="309" height="72" style="width:3.2187in;height:.75in" id="Picture_x0020_39" src="cid:image050.jpg@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:image098.jpg@01D37705.FA09E290"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000;letter-spacing:.2pt">MIT
Ombuds Office</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.2pt">The MIT Ombuds Office helps people express concerns, resolve disputes, manage conflicts, and learn more productive ways of communicating. The
Ombuds Office serves as an </span><a href="https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#independence"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#333333;letter-spacing:.2pt">independent</span></b></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.2pt">,
</span><a href="https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#confidentiality"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#333333;letter-spacing:.2pt">confidential</span></b></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.2pt">,
</span><a href="https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#neutrality"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#333333;letter-spacing:.2pt">neutral</span></b></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.2pt">
and </span><a href="https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#informality"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#333333;letter-spacing:.2pt">informal
</span></b></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.2pt">resource to the diverse MIT community—it is a resource for faculty, staff, students and post-docs. It provides a place for every voice at MIT to be heard
and to receive impartial attention without fear of loss of privacy. The Ombuds Office seeks to promote a fair conflict management system and supports systemic changes to achieve this goal. Please visit:
</span><a href="https://ombud.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.2pt">https://ombud.mit.edu/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="99" height="102" style="width:1.0312in;height:1.0625in" id="_x0032_09842_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image051.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:58312bae-ae94-4bc7-a2ab-b5bb653fc18f">FREE
Mindfulness and Meditation Classes from MIT Medical</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><i><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Find Some Om Under the Dome</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">MIT Libraries is offering drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions. Please join us for silent meditation in the Barker reading room. Sit for a minute, or 30. Beginners
welcome - no experience necessary. Every Monday at noon in the Barker Dome of Barker Engineering Library (10-500). Please arrive promptly. Registration is required
</span><a href="https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation</span></a><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Meditation for your Wellbeing</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Community Wellness at MIT Medical offers drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions. Sit back and relax - no experience necessary. Please arrive promptly. A short talk
and guided meditation begins at 12:10 pm. This class is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:10 pm-12:40 pm. Led by Seth Monk. Registration is required
</span><a href="https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation</span></a><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black"> </span><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="85" height="130" style="width:.8854in;height:1.3541in" id="_x0037_26932_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image052.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:bae4e3ec-27af-44fe-b9e1-34b6e802e15c">MIT
Writing & Communication Center</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">The Center provides free professional advice about all types of writing and speaking/oral presentations, including specialized help for non-native English speakers. See
their website for more details: </span><a href="http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="88" height="88" style="width:.9166in;height:.9166in" id="_x0039_13741_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image053.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:da181cfb-4f7f-4274-9b5f-bfcaee7d420e">MIT
Spouses & Partners Connect</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Offers social and career-related groups and events for your spouse/partner/family. For more information and event listings, visit </span><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://spouses.mit.edu/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="136" height="66" style="width:1.4166in;height:.6875in" id="_x0037_50438_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image054.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:3dfa7ffa-adf0-40bc-ac5f-7b7a113012ce">
MIT Employee Resource Groups</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at MIT!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">ERGs are employee-led groups formed around common interests, issues and/or a common bond or background. ERGs host activities such as lectures, socials, dinners, etc. Both
Postdoctoral Fellows and Associates are invited to join. Current ERGs include:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· African, Black, American, Caribbean @MIT (ABAC@MIT) ERG
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Asian Pacific American ERG
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Latino ERG,
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ERG
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Millennials ERG
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">· Women in IT ERG</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">Check out the link for more information and upcoming events:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif">http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C00000"><img border="0" width="133" height="88" style="width:1.3854in;height:.9166in" id="_x0037_62134_rs_x007c_3" src="cid:image055.png@01D41C7C.8A3D90C0" alt="cid:6bd2ee2f-8188-420e-9a6e-ab0735a96cad">
MBTA Access</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626">As a reminder, all postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral associates on MIT’s Cambridge campus are eligible for free, unrestricted subway and local bus access. MIT provides
this benefit through a special MBTA* chip embedded in the MIT ID card. (*Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). Check the back of your ID card. If “Charlie INSIDE!” is written on it, you are all set. Questions? Visit the Atlas Service Center (E17-106).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:#262626"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Free Membership for the National Postdoctoral Association</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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