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From: Laura Anca Chichisan <clauraa at mit.edu<mailto:clauraa at mit.edu>>
Subject: Student Opportunities
Date: November 1, 2016 at 11:47:49 AM EDT

MIT Priscilla King Gray
Public Service Center
pkgcenter.mit.edu<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/>

November – December 2016 Updates

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Community Service Work-Study
IAP information session
When: Tue, Nov 1, 7 pm
Where:  Rm W20-555
RSVP: studentworker at mit.edu<mailto:studentworker at mit.edu>

Earn a paycheck, build your work experience, and explore a career over IAP! If you qualify for Federal Work-Study, you can get paid to help nonprofit organizations find creative solutions to the problems they face. Attend our info session to learn how to apply for existing positions or create your own work-study project. The program is open to all work-study eligible undergraduate and graduate students.

Learn more about work-study ><http://studentlife.mit.edu/pkgcenter/work-study>

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Workshop Series:
Ethical Community-Based Engagement
Session 1: Ethics of Social Innovation & Community Engagement
When: Thu, Nov 3, 5 – 7 pm
Where: MIT D-Lab, N51-310
RSVP: http://bit.ly/engage-ethic

We may have the best of intentions when we want to work for a better world and undertake projects that will have a positive social impact, but what does it take to actually work wisely, effectively, and ethically when doing community-based research?

We'll cover topics related to collaborative design processes, reflective practice, risk assessment, ethical frameworks, power dynamics, and examining your role/lenses.

Dinner will be served!
RSVP is required.

Learn more and RSVP ><http://bit.ly/engage-ethic>

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Freshman Urban Program
Become a FUP coordinator
Apply by: Thu, Nov 10, 12 pm

Our pre-orientation program introduces incoming freshmen to MIT, Boston, and Cambridge through public service activities and reflection. As a coordinator, you will have an amazing opportunity to learn about program creation, develop leadership skills, perform public service, mentor freshmen, and build strong friendships. Coordinators lead our teams of student counselors. To apply or find out more, email us at fup-staff at mit.edu<mailto:fup-staff at mit.edu>.

Learn more about Freshman Urban Program ><http://studentlife.mit.edu/pkgcenter/freshman-urban-program>

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Workshop Series:
Ethical Community-Based Engagement
Session 2: Context & Stakeholder Mapping
When: Fri, Nov 18, 12 – 2 pm
Where: MIT D-Lab, N51-310
RSVP: http://bit.ly/engage-ethic

We may have the best of intentions when we want to work for a better world and undertake projects that will have a positive social impact, but what does it take to actually work wisely, effectively, and ethically when doing community-based research?

In this session we'll cover theory of change, visualizing how innovations fit into complex contexts, and hands-on stakeholder analysis tools.

Lunch will be served!
RSVP is required.

Learn more and RSVP ><http://bit.ly/engage-ethic>

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MIT Giving Tree
Gift tags pick-up: Mon, Nov 21 – Fri, Dec 2, 9 am – 5 pm, W20-549
Gift drop-off: Mon, Nov 28 – Fri, Dec 9, 9 am – 5 pm, W20-549

Share the joys of winter. Whether you’re a student, alumni, faculty, staff, or friend, you can provide gifts to children and families who are experiencing poverty throughout Cambridge and Boston. We work with local agencies to collect gift requests for hundreds of children. To contribute, you can start a drive in your dorm or department, purchase a gift with friends, or bring a gift as an individual. For questions, email us at mitgivingtree at mit.edu<mailto:mitgivingtree at mit.edu>.

Learn more about the MIT Giving Tree ><http://studentlife.mit.edu/pkgcenter/givingtree>

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MIT Alternative Spring Break
Pre-planned ASB adventure
Information session
When: Wed, Nov 30, 6 pm
Where: Rm 5-231

Want to spend spring break having fun and volunteering to meet local community needs? Join a group of MIT students traveling to various locations locally and regionally. Have fun, partner with fellow students, serve a community need, and contribute to the greater good for a week. We’ll take care of the details, cover the cost of participation, and set up the community partnerships. Email us at alternativebreak at mit.edu<mailto:alternativebreak at mit.edu> with questions.

Learn more about the MIT Alternative Spring Break ><http://studentlife.mit.edu/pkgcenter/mitasb>

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Workshop Series:
Ethical Community-Based Engagement
Session 3: User Research Framework
When: Thu, Dec 1, 5 – 7 pm
Where: MIT D-Lab, N51-310
RSVP: http://bit.ly/engage-ethic

We may have the best of intentions when we want to work for a better world and undertake projects that will have a positive social impact, but what does it take to actually work wisely, effectively, and ethically when doing community-based research?

We'll cover topics related to fieldwork methods, strategies for gathering and analyzing data. D-Lab's User Research Framework guide, observation exercises, and research planning.

Dinner will be served!
RSVP is required.

Learn more and RSVP ><http://bit.ly/engage-ethic>

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Workshop Series:
Ethical Community-Based Engagement
Session 4: Fieldwork Challenges
When: Fri, Dec 9, 12 – 2 pm
Where: MIT D-Lab, N51-310
RSVP: http://bit.ly/engage-ethic

We may have the best of intentions when we want to work for a better world and undertake projects that will have a positive social impact, but what does it take to actually work wisely, effectively, and ethically when doing community-based research?

We'll cover topics related to cross-cultural communication, scenarios from past student projects, preparing your responses, and tips and tools for addressing challenges you may face in the field.

Lunch will be served!
RSVP is required.

Learn more and RSVP ><http://bit.ly/engage-ethic>

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Davis Projects for Peace $10,000 Fellowship
Application deadline for summer 2017: Mon, Feb 6

Davis Projects for Peace offers a $10,000 fellowship for an MIT undergraduate student project that promotes peace to be implemented during the summer. The aim is to “help young people launch some immediate initiatives that could bring new thinking to the prospects for peace in the world.” Think creatively, innovatively, and with an entrepreneurial spirit, as this is a chance to formulate and test ideas for peace!

Learn more and apply ><http://studentlife.mit.edu/pkgcenter/fellowships/davis-projects-peace-fellowships>

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You can find more information on all of these programs on our website<http://bit.ly/1oS2UHv>.

You can also find us on Instagram<http://bit.ly/pkginsta>, Twitter<http://bit.ly/pkgtw>, and Facebook<http://bit.ly/pkgfb>. We post about student projects and upcoming deadlines, so be sure to follow us!

Laura
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Laura Anca Chichisan
Communications Coordinator
Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Email: clauraa at mit.edu<mailto:clauraa at mit.edu>
Phone: 617-253-6821
Address: W20-549<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=W20>
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