August update - MIT Spouses & Partners Connect and MIT Language Conversation Exchange

Tue Aug 15 13:38:48 EDT 2023

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect - open to significant others of MIT students, postdocs, and staff
                Kerberos and ID Cards for Spouses & Partners
               Events for Newcomers
               Fall Events Preview

MIT Language Conversation Exchange - open to all members of the MIT community
We connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship.
                Fall Event Dates
               How to find conversation partners

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect<http://spouses.mit.edu>

KERBEROS and ID CARDS for SPOUSES & PARTNERS

MIT students and employees may sponsor a guest Kerberos account for their spouse or partner to establish their digital identity in MIT's systems. Once registered, the spouse or partner may activate their digital MIT ID and obtain a physical card if needed.

Get started at https://ist.mit.edu/id. Please read the instructions carefully as there are different processes for those who live in an MIT residence and for those who live off campus.

For more information about where you can use your MIT ID card, see this page<http://spouses.mit.edu/blog/campus-access-campus-families>.

EVENTS FOR NEWCOMERS
The best way to stay up to date on all of our events and activities is to subscribe to our email newsletter<http://spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe>!

Newcomer Office Hour

Wednesday, August 23 at 11 a.m. in E23-385. Send an email<mailto:spousesandpartners at mit.edu> to register.

Are you new to MIT and MIT Spouses & Partners Connect? Want to learn about how to participate in our meetings and groups? Have questions about living, working, and/or parenting in Boston? Please join the newcomers Office Hour with Vika Palesheva, Program Assistant. Babies & children are welcome.

Coffee Hour

Friday, August 25 at 11 a.m. in E23-385

Stop by before you start your weekend to grab a warm drink and a breakfast treat! Connect with old friends, meet new ones, and let's talk about whatever you want. Hosted by the MS&PC staff. Babies & children are welcome. Simply send an email to spousesandpartners at mit.edu<mailto:spousesandpartners at mit.edu> and let us know that you would like to join us.

Welcome Brunch

Thursday September 7 at 11 a.m. in 10-105

As the semester kicks into high gear, classes have started, your spouses/partners are back in the labs or libraries, are you asking yourself now what? Come share your hopes, plans, and ideas for the coming semester. New members and old friends are all welcome! Please feel free to bring your child to this event. Register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0rvnYEszFCw7FBpPaX98sSrCoCiGVdMIp7aWKzfvnqxCSMQ/viewform> to let us know you are coming.

Boston Scavenger Hunt

Saturday September 16 at 11 a.m.

Spend a great time with your family, enjoy the sights Boston has to offer while solving riddles that will teach you more facts about this amazing city. Boston's hidden treasures and surprises are waiting for you! This is a competitive game. We will have two categories of teams: adults only and adults with kids. We will assign you (and your family members if you bring them) to a team. Subscribe to our email newsletter<http://spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe> to get notified when registration opens.

Private Consult with MS&PC Staff

Facilitated by Program Manager, Jennifer Recklet Tassi, this private appointment via Zoom or in-person is a time to ask questions, voice concerns, and reimagine your life here in Boston. We can spend the time talking about whatever is on your mind - from job search and career development to navigating a new city to figuring out how to make your experience in Boston productive and meaningful.

Appointments will be available at various times during the week.

Book a 30-minute private Zoom or in-person appointment here: https://mspc.youcanbook.me/

FALL PREVIEW
Subscribe to our email newsletter<http://spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe>  or visit our event calendar<http://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar> for all of the dates and details
Weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. starting September 13
Career Connect Communications Group starting mid-September
For Parents –Open Swim, Music Classes, Kids Clothing Exchange
English Conversation Group on Fridays
Monthly Crafternoons
MS&PC Professional Development Fund
And much more…

BEST WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR EVENTS
Subscribe to our email updates: http://spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe
Join the MITFamilies Slack Space: bit.ly/mitfamiliesslack<http://bit.ly/mitfamiliesslack>
Join our private Facebook Group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/26423829097/>
Follow us on Instagram @mspconnect<https://www.instagram.com/mspconnect/>
Visit our events calendar at spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar<http://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar>

MIT Language Conversation Exchange<http://lce.mit.edu>

Save the Date for our Fall Events – Meet Eat Speak!
Practice a language with a group of native speakers and other language learners, meet other language enthusiasts, and learn about the LCE.

                12 noon in 10-105 on September 8, October 2, November 13, December 11 (lunch provided)
5 p.m. in 10-105 on September 21, October 20 (snacks provided)

How to find a conversation partner at MIT so you can practice a language you are learning or want to improve with a native speaker.

Visit our website: http://lce.mit.edu

  *   Search and contact native speakers of languages you want to practice for one-on-one conversation held at your convenience
  *   Watch this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQmSjPvDn4> to learn how our website works

Join our Slack Space: https://bit.ly/lce-slack

  *   Join or create channels for the languages you are interested in
  *   Practice your writing skills while meeting other people at MIT who share your language interests

Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lce.mit.edu/subscribe

  *   Stay informed about upcoming small group meetings & events

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE LCE
Email us at lce at mit.edu<mailto:lce at mit.edu>
Follow us on Facebook @MITLCE
Visit our calendar<https://lce.mit.edu/events>

Jennifer Recklet Tassi
Manager, Community Wellness Program Management
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Community Wellness — MIT Medical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
E23-385N<https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=e23>
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-253-1614<tel:+1617-253-1614>
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