Subject: Want to Change MIT for the Better? Join Us!

From: Ananda Santos Figueiredo <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:13:17 +0000

TLDR:

  *   DormCon is running a Field Day on May 10th, 1-4PM, which is open to all undergrads, whether you live in a dorm or not.
  *   RUN FOR DORMCON at our elections this Thursday, May 1, at 7pm in 4-163. Position descriptions<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uA1e6M_G79mTOXQIGQMFD3CcYQDmz2WHmMRRpxK1Z3Y/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5KymjM9E1YU0PLhK_TUDTaVTzTl_gAViRiX0EJxdPKQYTXwUk8fmuYNhF5jw_aem_btf8C_sS_NYijQEuNxO4Pg&tab=t.0>, and intent to run form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeox9swZrOujMdWmD0U0xMnGYtlI5_4FXDs5koF42Irg8mcoA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR48Rc0NNiFuZ4z1YsTCMy2NnlmkIfiNVLg_5AmfrDTWXVTSogbzgH0RED2qkg_aem_TecTGvWXj_093UVEfqj3ig>.
  *   Concord Market is open and accepting feedback from students at dormcon.mit.edu/concord<http://dormcon.mit.edu/concord>. In addition, Concord Market is now accepting SNAP/EBT payment.

Hi everybody!

Your friendly neighborhood DormCon exec here in your inbox to let you know about some exciting updates!

DormCon Field Day

DormCon is partnering with the UA to run a Field Day, on May 10th, from 1-4 PM. Come to Field Day to play tug of war and other games, eat at food trucks (for FREE), and compete for your dorm. Stay tuned for more details, including a schedule of events coming soon! All undergrads are invited to participate, whether or not they live in a dorm.

DormCon Elections

DormCon Elections are coming up THIS THURSDAY, 5/1, at 7pm in 4-163. A full list of position descriptions can be found here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uA1e6M_G79mTOXQIGQMFD3CcYQDmz2WHmMRRpxK1Z3Y/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5KymjM9E1YU0PLhK_TUDTaVTzTl_gAViRiX0EJxdPKQYTXwUk8fmuYNhF5jw_aem_btf8C_sS_NYijQEuNxO4Pg&tab=t.0>, and if you are planning on running you can fill out this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeox9swZrOujMdWmD0U0xMnGYtlI5_4FXDs5koF42Irg8mcoA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR48Rc0NNiFuZ4z1YsTCMy2NnlmkIfiNVLg_5AmfrDTWXVTSogbzgH0RED2qkg_aem_TecTGvWXj_093UVEfqj3ig> to answer a few questions in advance. You can also just show up on Thursday and run!

DormCon does a lot of important work, and we need people like YOU to help run our organization. Some of the things we’re responsible for are listed below (and in the position description doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uA1e6M_G79mTOXQIGQMFD3CcYQDmz2WHmMRRpxK1Z3Y/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5KymjM9E1YU0PLhK_TUDTaVTzTl_gAViRiX0EJxdPKQYTXwUk8fmuYNhF5jw_aem_btf8C_sS_NYijQEuNxO4Pg&tab=t.0>):

  *   Advocating for housing needs, such as roof/terrace access
  *   Providing feedback on the MIT Dining program, including Concord Market and the dining halls
  *   Running CPW and REX
  *   Supporting dorms on their own projects, including funding for events or support in arguing for student needs to the administration.

Concord Market Updates

As you all probably know, the new grocer in the stud, Concord Market, is open for business! Please keep sending in your feedback to this form[link].

In other news, Concord Market has recently been approved for SNAP/EBT payment.

Dormitorially yours,

DormCon

dormcon.mit.edu<http://dormcon.mit.edu>

Instagram: @dormcon_mit

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