<span style="border-collapse:collapse"><div>Dear residents,</div><div><br></div><div>On behalf of the Tang Hall Residents' Association, I would like to take this moment to cordially welcome you to Tang Hall. This promises to be an exciting year for us. We are in midst of implementing several schemes aimed at improving your residence life experience at Tang Hall and we sincerely hope you avail of these facilities. Additionally, all residents interested in participating in and/or assisting the THRA are urged to send an email to <a href="mailto:tang-president@mit.edu" target="_blank">tang-president@mit.edu</a> to learn about ways you could contribute or simply share your suggestions. </div>
<div><br></div><div>The THRA organizes regular social activities at Tang Hall, other locations on campus as well as in the Greater Boston area and all residents are welcome to attend these events. "The more, the merrier" is our motto! A terse calendar of events has been posted at: <a href="http://tang.mit.edu/www/others/orientation/" style="color:rgb(42, 93, 176)" target="_blank">http://tang.mit.edu/www/others/orientation/</a> and more details about events will be posted on all floors and common areas of Tang Hall as the dates for these events approach. Additionally, you can contact the Tang Social Chairs to find out more about how these events are conducted and suggest ideas for future events. They can be reached at <a href="mailto:tang-social-chair@mit.edu" target="_blank">tang-social-chair@mit.edu</a>.</div>
<div><br></div><div>As you may or may not be aware, Tang Hall is reputed across campus for the competitiveness and success of its sports teams. Our collection of sports accolades is a source of pride for all Tang residents and I strongly urge that you participate in several of the fall sports intramural leagues. You will all receive emails in the coming days about team sign-ups but you are encouraged to contact <a href="mailto:tang-sports-chairs@mit.edu" target="_blank">tang-sports@mit.edu</a> if you just can't wait!</div>
<div><br></div><div>This year, the THRA is organizing the Orientation Olympics as part of the Graduate Students Orientation activities and this event will take place at the Zesiger center (MIT's central gym) this Saturday from 3-9 pm. Food and goodies are up for grabs if you show up and participate or simply watch some of the sports events. </div>
<div><br></div><div>This year, we shall also be debuting our brand new Wii and the monstrous collection of 30+ games that the THRA has put together for its residents. Details on how to access and use the Wii in the lounges will be posted shortly and many of these games will be debuted during the Wii Olympics on September 13th. All residents are invited to attend and show their roommates or neighbors who's boss. </div>
<div><br></div><div>A schedule of other orientation events can be located at <a href="http://tang.mit.edu/www/others/orientation/" style="color:rgb(42, 93, 176)" target="_blank">http://tang.mit.edu/www/others/orientation/</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>Other important information pertaining to Tang Hall - such as utilities, recreation, repairs, grocery shopping etc. - can be located as <a href="http://tang.mit.edu/www/others/important/" style="color:rgb(42, 93, 176)" target="_blank">http://tang.mit.edu/www/</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>Once again, welcome to Tang Hall and I hope you have an enjoyable and productive stay.</div><div><br></div><div>Vikramaditya G. Yadav</div><div>THRA President</div></span>