[DUE TONIGHT!] Apply to Join a UA Committee!

[Kathryn Jiang]

Dear Undergrads,

*The application to join one of our many UA Committees is due tonight at
midnight!* Committees will be reaching out to you once you submit the
application. If you have any questions please let me know!

Best wishes,
Kat

On Mon, Sep 10, 2018 at 3:52 PM Kathryn Jiang <katj at mit.edu> wrote:

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>
> Hi Undergrads,
>
> I hope you've had a great first week! As the semester begins, you may be
> looking for new ways to get involved in the MIT community and make an
> impact on campus through projects, policies, and events.
>
> All of our UA committees are now accepting applications. The full list of
> committees and descriptions are below.
>
> *Please fill out the application
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVr-u3u1tepXA76sfJsgIjzxiF86h6quT9JIxdUakrbtuCsg/viewform> by
> 11:59pm Wednesday, September 19th! *Individual committees will follow up
> with you for interviews and next steps.
>
> *We will also be having an info session (with *boba*!) in 3-370 from 7-8pm
> on Thursday, September 13th! *Come learn more about what the UA is about
> and talk to our different committee chairs.
>
> We look forward to seeing how you will make an impact on campus. If you
> have any questions please let me know. Have a great semester!
>
> Best wishes,
> Kat
>
> ~~~
> Committee Descriptions
>
> *Alumni Affairs:* The alumni affairs committee connects undergraduates
> and alumni to develop meaningful relationships. We aim to expand current
> resources and provide a more personal approach for undergraduates to access
> mentors from all areas of industry and academia.
>
> *Campus Planning: *A committee that works on creating a plan for the
> future of MIT including negotiating dining contracts and looking at
> creating and enhancing community spaces on campus.
>
> *Community and Diversity:* A committee that works on creating an
> equitable and welcoming campus for all undergraduates.
>
> *Community Service:* A committee that explores ways to involve
> undergraduates in their community through service and building
> relationships with local groups.
>
> *Education*: A committee that works on education and research policy,
> advising, subject evaluation and GIRs. Our projects this year include
> improving undergrad advising, remodelling subject evaluations, providing
> more online classes, and popularizing grade transparency.
>
> *Events*: UA Events is a committee in charge of planning large
> undergraduate-focused events such as FallFest - a professional comedy show,
> TechTwinkles - an initiative to brighten our campus with holiday lights,
> SpringFest - a music concert, and various study breaks throughout the year.
> We are excited about the year ahead and are looking for great committee
> members to join us.
>
> *Financial Board*: A committee that allocates and distributes money
> amongst student groups.
>
> *Innovation*: We work to seed, support and scale innovation at and beyond
> MIT, connecting students and building community. Last semester we built a
> prototype student lounge (26-110) and gave out 10,000 bananas, started MIT
> Innovation week, ran a hackathon to improve student life, and hosted
> roboticists from Iraq. We make things happen.
>
> *Involvement*: A committee that explores ways to involve students in the
> UA, bring their ideas and opinions into the policy creation process, and
> develop community within the UA through planning events.
>
> *Marketing*: A committee that brands and advertises what the
> Undergraduate Association does and assists other committees in interfacing
> with undergraduates.
>
> *Public Affairs:* The UA Public Affairs Committee is MIT’s liaison
> between our academic community and the city of Cambridge. Our objectives
> are to inform and engage students in local as well as nationwide and
> international politics. We do so through setting up active communication
> between the city of Cambridge and bringing political events to campus to
> inspire social cognizance that can be supplemental and even necessary in
> pursuing our every day endeavors. We also seek to keep the student body
> informed about current politics through the TerraByte - a Facebook based
> news platform that summarizes the top 5 news stories of the week.
>
> *Student Support & Wellness*: The Committee on Student Support & Wellness
> is committed to representing the undergraduate community in matters of
> wellbeing. These matters include but are not limited to mental health
> concerns, sexual assault, and academic difficulties. Examples of projects
> for the coming year are advocating for increased tutoring, providing free
> sanitary hygiene products on campus, and installing a mural in the hallway
> of MIT Mental Health & Counseling. Committee members are encouraged to work
> on projects that they are passionate about and are welcome to start and
> lead new projects with the aid and direction of committee chairs.
>
> *Sustainability*: Do you have a passion for composting? Do you love
> thrifting and upcycling items? Are you committed to reducing your carbon
> footprint? If you answered yes to one or more of these, then apply to join
> UA Sustainability today!
>
> *Tea with Teachers*: Tea with Teachers is a student driven initiative
> aiming to bridge the gap between students and professors. We interview MIT
> professors over tea and film the conversation, later publishing it to
> YouTube for the MIT community to view. The casual atmosphere and fun
> interview questions humanizes the professors we interview.
>
> *Technology*: A committee that develops the technology necessary for the
> Undergraduate Association to function, and explores new technological
> innovations to enhance student life
>
> --
> Kathryn Jiang
> Department of Mathematics
> Vice President of the Undergraduate Association
> Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2020
>


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