[UA - The Byte] Feb. 11, 2019

Mahi Elango melango at mit.edu
Mon Feb 11 11:40:51 EST 2019 

Vol. 4 Issue 14 - Feb. 11 2019The Byte
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Hi Undergrads,

Happy Spring Semester!

If you'd like to discuss changing the timing of our Hooding and
Commencement ceremonies, attend a student feedback forum hosted by the
Office of the Vice Chancellor at 7pm tomorrow, Feb. 12th in 4-270, or fill
out this
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj-DbKXleANjvfP_eEqLBopt_uJxR0jEPh6U75Mrk-3004YQ/viewform>
feedback
form by Feb. 15th.

As the semester begins, please consider donating your extra meal swipes to
your fellow students in need through SwipeShare here
<http://studentlife.mit.edu/swipeshare>. Students who want meal swipes
should speak to a dean in S^3 in 5-104. Services are provided discreetly.

Please continuously provide feedback about the Shuttle system anonymously
here <https://goo.gl/forms/wVE181JjQOyeozM83>, to 617-253-2997, or to
mitparking at mit.edu, as noted on the MIT Mobile app.

Good luck with the new semester!

~ Mahi
UA Secretary
 Undergraduate Association Events

   - BetterMIT Challenge
   - Student Feedback Forum on Timing of Hooding and Commencement Ceremonies
   - UA Council Meeting
   - UA Cabinet & Operations Meeting

 Academics & Professional

   - Spring Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource Roundup
   - European Career Fair
   - MIT Innovation Initiative: Tech for Truth Hackathon

 Social

   - ISO & PDA: Afternoon Break
   - MIT Language Conversation Exchange Lunch
   - MIT MLK Community Celebration

 Join these Efforts!

   - MIT On Campus Blood Drive
   - Spring Intramural Registration
   - Do you eat well at MIT?

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION EVENTS

*BetterMIT ChallengeWhen:* Mon. 2/18 - Sun. 2/24
*Where:* Student Center (W20)
*Contact:* bettermit-lead at mit.edu

A community focused pitch challenge with three categories: living spaces,
academic growth, and social/mental health. Over $3000 in prizes, including
$1000 and resources towards qualifying projects. Food will be provided at
the challenge, and our kickoff events Monday the 18th and Friday the 22nd.
All semi-finalists are invited to present their ideas at the College of
Computing Expo - Tuesday February 26th. Final round judges include
Chancellor Barnhart, Vice Chancellor Waitz, and Dean Nelson. Register and
find more info on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/bettermit/home


*UA Council Meeting*
The last council meeting minutes can be found here
<http://ua.mit.edu/minutes/>. The next meeting will be this Wednesday, Feb.
13th from 7:30 - 9:00pm in the Senate Chambers (W20-400). Council meetings
are open to all undergraduates! Add yourself to ua-council-listeners at mit.edu to
receive the agenda, meeting reminders, and minutes.

*UA Cabinet & Operations Meeting*
The next Cabinet meeting will be next week n the Senate Chambers (W20-400)
at 7pm. Date TBA. Cabinet meetings are open to all undergraduates.
ACADEMICS & PROFESSIONAL

*Spring Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource RoundupWhen:* Wed. 2/13 from
11:30am-1pm
*Where:* MIT Stata Center (student street)
*Contact:* innovation at mit.edu

Come by to learn about the many entrepreneurship and innovation resources
available on campus this spring and summer: classes, sources of funding,
mentoring programs, makerspaces, prize competitions, and more. As an added
bonus, free pizza will be provided for participants! Plus, free swag! While
normally spread across campus, all of spring sources of entrepreneurship
and innovation resources will be in one location: MIT Innovation
Initiative, Martin Trust Center, Arts at MIT, Legatum Center, TLO, $100K,
VMS, Sandbox Innovation Fund, and more!




*European Career FairWhen: *Sat. 2/16 from 9AM-4PM
*Where:* Johnson Athletic Center, MIT
*Contact:* support.ecf2019 at mit.edu

Whether you are looking for industry jobs or academic positions, in Europe
or in the US, the ECF is your best opportunity. You are welcome to register
for free and submit your résumé prior to the fair to be selected for
interviews and a complimentary résumé workshop.

Register for the MIT ECF 2019 at https://euro-career.mit.edu.

The ECF is the largest of its kind in the United States, with over 90
European companies, universities and research organizations from the
science, engineering, and consulting sectors. This year we are pleased to
host Airbus, Daimler, Bayer, ABB, Roche, ETH, and Max Planck Society,
amongst others.

If you are curious about what's happening behind the scene, we are looking
for volunteers.




*MIT Innovation Initiative: Tech for Truth HackathonWhen:* 2/22-2/24
*Where:* 1 Broadway, 12th Fl. (Bldg E70)
*Contact:* innovation at mit.edu

How will we use technology to find and communicate truth in the 21st
century?

Theme areas:
Track 1: Using technology to understand the impact of climate change to
enable and support aid and humanitarian efforts
Track 2: Truth in a digital world (i.e. combatting fake news, social media
bots, and deep fakes)
Track 3: Ensuring supply chain integrity

The winning team in each track will receive Platinum passes to SXSW (South
by Southwest) in Austin, TX with roundtrip airfare and lodging.

SOCIAL

*ISO & PDA: Afternoon BreakWhen:* Mon. 2/11 from 4pm-5pm
*Where:* E19-202
*Contact:* riechman at mit.edu

The International Students Office (ISO) has partnered with the Postdoc
Association (PDA) to bring you an Afternoon Break: a time to socialize and
connect with fellow internationals in the MIT community. Stop by for some
tea, coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet someone new.




*MIT Language Conversation Exchange LunchWhen:* Wed. 2/13 from 12pm-1pm
*Where:* E19-202
*Contact:* lce at mit.edu

MEET other language learners and enthusiasts - all members of the MIT
community are welcome. EAT together - lunch is provided. SPEAK a language
you want to practice or improve with a native speaker Brought to you by the
International Student Office, Office of Graduation Education, and the LCE.




*MIT MLK Community CelebrationWhen:* Thurs. 2/14 from 11am-1pm
*Where:* Morss Hall, Walker Memorial (Bldg 50)
*Contact:* mitmlkcelebration at mit.edu

You are warmly invited to the MIT community for the 45th annual celebration
of Martin Luther King, Jr's life and legacy!

Hear remarks by MIT President Rafael Reif, a brief address by Nikayah
Etienne '19, and announcement of the 2019 MLK Leadership Award recipients.
The keynote address will be given by Rahsaan Hall, Director of the Racial
Justice Program for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of
Massachusetts.

The program will include lunch and musical selections. Seating is limited;
registration is required at http://diversity.mit.edu/mlk.

JOIN THESE EFFORTS!

*MIT On Campus Blood DriveWhen:* Mon. 2/11 - Fri. 2/15
*Where: *Student Center - La Sala (2nd Floor)
*Contact:* blood-drive-coordinators at mit.edu

On Campus Blood Drive - Student Center - La Sala (2nd Floor); Donate
Monday-Friday 1-6pm (8am-1pm Tuesday); Walk-in or make an appointment now:
web.mit.edu/blood-drive/www ; One donation can save as many as three lives!
Sign up to volunteer: tinyurl.com/mitdrive219


*Spring Intramural RegistrationWhen: *Mon. 2/11 - Sun. 2/17
*Where:* intramurals.mit.edu
*Contact:* im-exec at mit.edu

Register for Spring Semester Intramurals! Offering: Air Pistol, Basketball,
Billiards, Cricket, Foosball, Indoor Soccer, Kickball, League of Legends,
Softball, (NEW) Squash, Table Tennis, Team Tennis, Ultiamte Frisbee,
Unihoc, Volleyball, & Water Polo




*Do you eat well at MIT?Contact:* nikitab at mit.edu

We are here to empower you inside out and bring the best out of you. In
order to help us better understand your needs, please tell us more at
http://bit.ly/2G1BJGy. This is part of the Integrated Design Innovation in
collaboration with Feeding America, working over food insecurity among
students.


-- 
Mahalaxmi Elango
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2020
Secretary of the Undergraduate Association
Department of EECS and Department of BCS
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