[The Byte] April 16, 2018: MIT Day of Action, Faculty Meeting, Late Night Events, etc

[Kathryn Jiang]

*The Byte*
*Vol. 3 Issue 23 April 16, 2018*

Hi Undergrads,

I was super excited to see all of the pre-frosh on campus for CPW! I hope
you are spending some time to rest and recover during the long weekend.

Tomorrow is the second MIT Day of Action, where members of the MIT and
broader local community will devote the day to engaging with the political,
economic, environmental, and social challenges facing us today — through
learning, discussion, reflection, and planning for action. We will hold
various activities in the Stata Center, including lectures, town-hall
sessions, film screenings, and workshops. Together, we act to fulfil MIT’s
mission “to bring knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges”,
seeking open-minded dialogue with peers and colleagues of diverse
backgrounds and views. We invite you to join us and share your concerns,
questions, hopes, ideas, knowledge and skills.


There will be a Faculty Meeting on Wednesday at 3:30pm in 10-250. Agenda
items include a proposal for a new 11-6 degree in Urban Studies and
Planning with Computer Science, along with a discussion about the MIT and
Slavery class findings. Undergraduates are welcome to attend as listeners.

Finally, UA Officer Applications
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 are due 5pm on Wednesday. Institute Committee Applications will open this
week, and UA Committee Chair Applications the week after.


- Kat
MIT Day of Action 2018
*When: *April 17, 10am - 8pm
*Where: *MIT Stata Center
*Contact: * dayofaction at mit.edu
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We are thrilled to announce MIT’s second annual Day of Action, to be held
at the Stata Center on Tuesday, April 17, from 10am to 8pm. The Day of
Action is a grass-roots civic engagement and action event devoted to the
political, economic, and social challenges facing us today. The event
features over 30 sessions on topics ranging from ethics and truth,
education and inclusivity, perils for democracy, immigration, science
advocacy, open access, housing, mitigating technological risk, and more.
The MIT Day of Action is free and open to all, and aims to represent the
full diversity of our community.
*$pringFEST Week of Events*
* When: *April 23 - 27
*Where: *Kresge
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Whether you want to see an epic DJ/rap battle between MIT's rising stars
all while enjoying some FREE food trucks, or laugh your heart out while
digging into some FREE cheesecake, or you just wanna grab some FREE swag
while munching on some FREE snacks - this Week of Events has something for
you! Come join us for a week full of fun as we countdown to to $pringFEST!
*When: *April 24th, 7:30-9:00 PM
*Where: *6-120
*Contact: * adam1 at mit.edu
<makerbreak at mit.edu>*URL:* tiny.cc/lightman

MIT Addir Interfaith presents acclaimed author and notable MIT personality
Alan Lightman who will discuss his newest book Searching for Stars on an
Island in Maine. This lyrical meditation on religion and science explores
the tension between our yearning for permanence and certainty, in a
material world that science shows to be impermanent and uncertain. Followed
by refreshments and book signing with Alan Lightman. Books will be
available at a discounted price!
BSU Ebony Affair Gala
*When: *April 21, 6-10pm
*Where: *Walker Memorial
*Contact: * bsu-exec at mit.edu
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We, the Black Students' Union, would like to invite you to the 44th Ebony
Affair and 50th Year Reunion Weekend on April 20th - 22nd! Ebony Affair is
an annual gala held to celebrate black culture at MIT. We will also have
several events thoughout the weekend with alumni, administration, faculty
and prefrosh to celebrate the BSU's 50th anniversary. Registration IS still
open and purchasing a student ticket (for $15) will give you access to all
of the weekend’s worth of events, food, swag and the wonderful black
community at MIT!
Late Night Events!

*Succulents and Pot Decorating with SaveTFP When: *April 20, 9:00 pm -
11:00 pm
*Where: *Coffeehouse Lounge - 3rd Floor of Student Center (W20)
*Contact: * trautman at mit.edu
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Come enjoy a special Friday night by decorating pots, planting succulents,
and munching on some awesome snacks! We will provide the planting materials
and the food for FREE! You bring the enthusiasm and creativity!
EVENTS

*Swipe Right: The Concert*
* When: *April 21, 2018 at 5pm
*Where: *Kresge Little Theater
*Contact: *choral-info at mit.edu
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Swipe right on the Chorallaries by coming to our annual spring concert!
We'll be saying goodbye to our seniors, debuting some cool new music, and
accepting donations to fund the Samaritans. The concert is totally free but
has limited seating so reserve your tickets now! You may not meet the love
of your life, but you will meet us.

*Rabobank-MIT Food and Agribusiness Innovation Prize Final Pitch Event*
* When: *May 2, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
*Where: *Samberg Conference Center | MIT Building E52, 6th Floor
*Contact: *khennacy at mit.edu  <khennacy at mit.edu>
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Join us for the final pitch competition for the third annual Rabobank-MIT
Food & Agribusiness Prize. The judges have narrowed down our initial set of
competitors to eight finalist teams. On May 2nd, our finalists will pitch
to compete for first and second place prizes of $15,000 and $10,000,
respectively. Come hear the pitches, enjoy a brief reception with drinks
and bites, then see the winners awarded! REGISTER FOR FREE HERE:
http://bit.ly/2ETgAye

*Journey to Islam*
* When: *April 27 6-8pm
*Where: *4-163
*Contact: *mchnada at mit.edu  <mchnada at mit.edu>
<ssmith1 at mit.edu>
The MIT Muslim Chaplaincy presents: Amazing Stories of Muslims who Embraced
Faith. Celene Ibrahim, the Muslim Chaplain at Brandeis and Abdul-Malik
Merchant, an Imam at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center will
speak about what lead them on their journey to Islam. They will describe
difficulties and challenges along the way and how these experiences have
empowered them as leaders in their communities.


*ESI Earth Day Celebration*
* When: *April 21, 2018 9am - 12pm
*Where: *McDermott Court
<ssmith1 at mit.edu>*URL:* https://environmentalsolutions.mit.edu/
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Get outside and celebrate Earth Day with MIT Environmental Solutions
Initiative! Learn about the environment and how we impact our planet
through hands-on, interactive activities for all ages. Activities are
designed and led by MIT students. You might: make and take a terrarium,
play an energy-use card game, make a cloud, touch marine critters, and much
more! This event is part of the fantastic Cambridge Science Festival, and
is open to everyone. We'll be there rain or shine: drop by, have some fun,
and appreciate the earth!

*Tales from the Homefront*
* When: *April 17th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
*Where: *Kresge Little Theater
*Contact: *tales at mit.edu
<ssmith1 at mit.edu>
They have shared their story, now it is your time to listen… Tales from the
Homefront came about as a mental health initiative to help promote
awareness of our peers and foster a stronger sense of community. It is our
hope with this event that you will see that others have also encountered
obstacles in their path to get to where they are now and that you are not
alone in your own challenges and successes. We all have our own plot, but
together we create a story.

*MITvote2018 Intro Meeting*
* When: *April 18, 2018 at 6pm
*Where: *4-153
*Contact: *ddasilva at mit.edu
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Interested in civics, politics, or student activism? Join MITvote2018 for
our first meeting of this election cycle to learn about our nonpartisan
efforts to mobilize student voters this year. Dinner will be served -
please RSVP.

*Puzzle Night (with Pizza)!*
* When: *April 20, 2018 at 6pm
*Where: *2-139
*Contact: *sadun at mit.edu

Had a long week? Come unwind by solving Mystery Hunt-style puzzles with the
Puzzle Club! Pizza will be provided.

*IHTFP Film Hackathon*
* When: *April 28 - 29th
*Contact: *ihtfp-hackathon at mit.edu
<ssmith1 at mit.edu>*URL:* sctv.mit.edu
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Make a short video in a weekend to win prizes -- no experience required!
April 28th - 29th Spend a weekend with us creating your own 2 minute video
and then showcase them at the media spectacle on Sunday! A grand prize will
be awarded, along with others including Best Mobile-Only Film! We'll
provide the expertise and equipment -- just bring your ideas and actors!
Join us for the kickoff event Friday night (with pizza!) and the showcase
on Sunday night (more food!) Register a team: sctv.mit.edu For more
information, please email ihtfp-hackathon at mit.edu Sponsored by CMSW and the
Chris Pomiecko Memorial Fund

*UA Sustain Trash2Treasure*
* When: *Deadline: April 27th, 11:59pm
*Contact: *ua-sustainability-t2t at mit.edu
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Volunteer for the Trash2Treasure Sale and receive a *free* late stay and
fall sale credit! Volunteers will be expected to: 1. Attend an 1-hour
training on May 3rd or 7th at 6pm. 2. Work 1 hour on Wednesday 5/23
(sorting donations and packing boxes) 3. Work 2 hours per day Thursday 5/24
- Sunday 5/27 sometime between 1:00-5:00pm (sorting donations and packing
boxes) Note: If you have a final during these times, you can make up a
shift on another day! Sign up on the google form to volunteer!

*MIT Maker Break: A Celebration of Making at MIT*
* When: *April 17
*Where: *Johnson Ice Rank
*Contact: * makerbreak at mit.edu
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At Maker Break, you can have fun competing in individual or team
competitions — or just come to enjoy experimenting with making. Try your
hand at building and racing a Rubber Band or RC Car. Or, form a team and
enter it in the BattleBots or Egg-Throwing Catapult competitions. If
competition isn’t your thing, you can weld, cut vinyl, make jewelry, build
a bike light, make ice cream with LN2, or take apart machines. At Maker
Break you get a free voucher for lunch at the Clover, Tenoch Mexican,
Roxy’s Grilled Cheese or Frozen Hoagies food trucks. Free! No registration
required to attend Maker Break unless you participate in competitions —
please register on our website.

*Effective Altruism Global X Boston*
*When: *April 21, 9 am - 6 pm
* Where: *Tang Center (E51)
*Contact: * ea-exec at mit.edu
* Link: * https://www.eaglobal.org/events/eagx-boston-2018/
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you value open-mindedness, critical thinking, and global empathy, join us
and other like-minded individuals to discuss how we can make the most
positive impact on the world. This is also a great chance to learn more
about effective altruism if you've wondered what exactly it is!


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-- 
Kathryn Jiang
Department of Mathematics
Secretary of the Undergraduate Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2020
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