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pportunities and meet new people!<br><br><img height="326" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/b69706c6-84fe-4aef-b046-9cd2c180bb51.png" width="325" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 326px; width: 325px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>TI Talk - Just War, Catholic Ethics, and the STEM Career<br>When:</strong> Fri. 2/22 at 5:30pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> 3-370<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:gwynethj@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">gwynethj@mit.edu</a><br><br>Join us Friday February 22nd for a Thomastic Institute talk titled “Just War Theory, Catholic Ethics, and the STEM Career.” The talk will be given by Joseph E. Capizzi, a professor of Moral Theology at the Catholic University of America! The talk will take place in room 3-270 and light refreshments will be served after. Please register for the event using this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXpVwyd1deZJ4o9Y1T_VrkT2OJ6LMcnzviMzfrxxU5rvrMAQ/viewform" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXpVwyd1deZJ4o9Y1T_VrkT2OJ6LMcnzviMzfrxxU5rvrMAQ/viewform</a><br><br><img height="421" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/8c906f84-5f43-45a1-b7c2-61d500f14509.png" width="325" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 421px; width: 325px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>MIT Innovation Initiative: Tech for Truth Hackathon<br>When:</strong> 2/22-2/24<br><strong>Where:</strong> 1 Broadway, 12th Fl. (Bldg E70)<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:innovation@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">innovation@mit.edu</a><br><br>How will we use technology to find and communicate truth in the 21st century?<br><br>Theme areas:<br>Track 1: Using technology to understand the impact of climate change to enable and support aid and humanitarian efforts<br>Track 2: Truth in a digital world (i.e. combatting fake news, social media bots, and deep fakes)<br>Track 3: Ensuring supply chain integrity<br><br>The winning team in each track will receive Platinum passes to SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, TX with roundtrip airfare and lodging.<br><br><img height="365" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/7874add1-b185-482d-b893-9b5b4970d69c.png" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: auto;"><br><br><strong>LBGTQ Spirituality &amp; Faith Series: In Conversation with Rev. Adam Lawrence Dyer<br>When: </strong>Tues. 2/26 from 5:30-7:00pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> 50-250 (Rainbow Lounge)<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:revcody@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">revcody@mit.edu</a><br><br>Join us for dinner and conversation as we continue our series exploring multiple aspects of identity in a variety of religious and spiritual traditions. Hear from faith leaders about their journey through the intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity, and their religious, spiritual, or ethical tradition. All are welcome. Co-sponsored by LBGTQ@MIT and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life.<br><br><img height="411" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/d1d6cf99-8dd8-4988-bb4a-6357d27588ea.png" width="325" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 411px; width: 325px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>ONE-MA3 Information Session<br>When:</strong> Tues. 2/26 from 12-1 pm<br><strong>Where:</strong> 1-131<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:cee-apo@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">cee-apo@mit.edu</a><br><br>This summer, Professor Admir Masic will be leading Materials in Art, Archaeology and Architecture (ONE-MA3), a fieldwork opportunity in Pompeii and Turin! Students will conduct real-world analysis of ancient infrastructures and materials while focusing on ways to improve sustainability of the future through the study of ancient successes. Join us for lunch to learn more about this year’s trip and hear first-hand experiences from students who participated last summer.<br><br><img height="419" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/f7a2821d-e37b-46b1-8f04-8a86d53d4cf7.png" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 419px; width: 650px; margin: 0px;"><br><br><strong>&quot;How to Adult&quot; Workshop Series<br>When:</strong> February-April<br><strong>Where: </strong>Various locations across campus<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:jgranado@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">jgranado@mit.edu</a><br><br>SAO, in collaboration with MITAA, ISO and OGE invite you to participate in the 2019 &quot;How to Adult&quot; workshop series! We hope to see you at one or more of our 7 events!<br><br><img height="411" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/54f7ca24-911c-4e6e-9653-38329b4c95c4.png" width="325" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 411px; width: 325px; margin: 0px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerContent" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;border-top:2px solid rgb(234,234,234)"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><h3 class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956null" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-size:22px;line-height:33px"><font face="roboto, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">SOCIAL</font></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-size:16px;line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><strong>SaveTFP Presents: Cheese and Puzzles!<br>When:</strong> Fri. 2/22<br><strong>Where: </strong>Coffeehouse Lounge - 3rd floor Stud<br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:savetfp@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">savetfp@mit.edu</a><br><br>Come eat cheesy cheese and make some cheesy puzzles! We&#39;ll have Grilled Cheese, Cheese Fondue, Cheesecake, Cheese Pastry, and more!<br><br><strong>Coffee with a TA<br>When:</strong> Rolling applications<br><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://bakerfoundation.mit.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">bakerfoundation.mit.edu</a><br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:baker-foundation@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">baker-foundation@mit.edu</a><br><br>Ever wanted to get to know your TAs better? Why not ask them out for a cup of coffee - on us!<br><br>The Baker Foundation is sponsoring a program to encourage undergrads and their TAs to get to know each other better. Just fill out this form &lt;<a href="mailto:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvcNBPit1dZebwwJAdRr0Da4aHZ6BifUyJAUsrQGOFU0njQg/viewform" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvcNBPit1dZebwwJAdRr0Da4aHZ6BifUyJAUsrQGOFU0njQg/viewform</a>&gt; and send us your receipts!<br><br><img height="520" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/6e23dee2-ea50-4817-bd23-441fd4980858.png" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 520px; width: 650px; margin: 0px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerContent" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;border-top:2px solid rgb(234,234,234)"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table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ject!<br><br><img height="650" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872/images/27ac94c7-9558-44e3-b7e4-831d15adfcef.png" width="650" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 650px; width: 650px; margin: 0px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed"><tbody class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width:100%;padding:18px"><table class="gmail-m_-6172472293503957956mcnDividerContent" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;border-top:2px solid rgb(234,234,234)"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153);font-size:12.8px">Mahalaxmi Elango</span><br></div><font color="#999999">Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2020<br>Secretary of the Undergraduate Association<br>Department of EECS and Department of BCS</font><br></div></div></div></div>