[UA - The Byte] March 19, 2019

[Mahi Elango]

Vol. 4 Issue 18 - March 19 2019The Byte
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Hi Undergrads,

Happy almost Spring Break! Good luck with midterms and projects this week!

Can you think of a time when you messed up? Did you learn something new
from it? Want to celebrate it? MIT, I Messed Up (MIMU) is an event hosted
by UA Community & Diversity and all four class councils, meant to bring
students across campus together to celebrate our failures, mistakes, and
misfortunes. The goal of MIMU is to show students that failure is common
among us, in a genuine, relaxed and encouraging way.

This year, MIMU will be held on April 30th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Kresge Lawn.
The evening will be primarily comprised of stories shared by students, with
food and performances from different campus groups interspersed throughout
the event.

Interested in speaking? Have a story to share? Tell us here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYO2ODz_iUKzc06bVUwuvMGZF2JOA4ZkARGz23hgEh1hs4XQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>
about
a time (or multiple) where you struggled with something and how you got
through it! This form will close tomorrow, March 20th. If you're interested
in volunteering day of (setup etc.) for a free MIMU shirt and free food,
fill out this
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7AKujDUkSqKF8u2AoQTntlm3ylezE2tyqKiMHfHzWhGFaTw/viewform?usp=sf_link>
form.

~ Mahi
UA Secretary
 Undergraduate Association Events

   - MIT I Messed Up
   - TechMart - Chef Boxes and Spring Break Hours
   - Spring Break Logan Airport Shuttle Service
   - UA Council Meeting
   - UA Cabinet & Operations Meeting

 Academics & Professional

   - Academic Resilience Retreat
   - "How to Adult" Workshop Series

 Social

   - The MIT Addir Interfaith Bridge-Building Banquet
   - Connect
   - Coffee with a TA

 Join these Efforts!

   - 2019 Awards Convocation Nomination Deadline Extended!
   - MIT Action Sustainability Corps
   - MindHandHeart Innovation Fund
   - Apply for Baker Funding!

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION EVENTS
*TechMart - Chef Boxes and Spring Break Hours*
Chef Box Order Forms are back at TechMart; you can pre-pay for your box at
Pritchett Cafe in Walker Hall and order 24 hours in advance. Forms are
located here
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PD7Kp6b40vd9NGlTDGEuPC5UbgPxbWQM/view?usp=sharing>
.



*Spring Break Logan Airport Shuttle Service*
The Parking and Transportation office will once again provide shuttle
service to Logan Airport for Spring break. Shuttles will be available on
Thursday March 21st, Friday March 22nd and Saturday March 23rd at the
scheduled departure times. Advanced reservations are required.

Please visit the Parking and Transportation website reservations page at
https://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/shuttles/airport.html to
reserve a seat at a cost of $15.00. All reservations will be processed via
the web site and the shuttle fee will be billed to the Student bursar
accounts or via Employee payroll deductions.

Shuttles will depart from the Kresge parking lot
http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=P29 at the scheduled times. Please make sure you
arrive on time as the shuttles need to maintain the posted scheduled
departures. The normal trip to Logan Airport is about a half-hour, however
you should allow up to an hour as traffic, construction and Airport
security delays should be expected.

*UA Council Meeting*
The last council meeting minutes can be found here
<http://ua.mit.edu/minutes/>. The next meeting will be Wednesdays, April
3rd 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 April 18th in the Senate Chambers
(W20-400) at 7pm. Cabinet meetings are open to all undergraduates.
ACADEMICS & PROFESSIONAL
*Academic Resilience Retreat*
*When:* Mar 26-28
*Contact:* dnshah at mit.edu

Have you ever faced an academic set-back and wished you could talk more
openly with others about it? Would you like the opportunity to reflect on
your experiences with a small community of peers, hear about their
struggles and strategies, and share your story for others to learn from?

We invite YOU to participate in MIT’s first *Academic Resilience
Retreat* sponsored
by Flipping Failure, a new campus-wide initiative to record and curate
video stories of MIT students who have persevered in the face of academic
challenge. You will partake in cohort building, learn about adaptive coping
strategies to further bolster your resilience, receive coaching from
storytelling experts and have your story professionally recorded to share
with the MIT community. We will also visit the Frieda Kahlo exhibit at the
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and enjoy in-depth conversations over yummy
food!

More information can be found here <http://flipit.mit.edu/>. All MIT
undergraduate students are welcome to apply
<https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9o69uwG7wxmvMKp>, but space is
limited. Applications are due by March 12, 2019. Selected participants will
be notified of their acceptance by March 18.


*"How to Adult" Workshop SeriesWhen:* February-April
*Where: *Various locations across campus
*Contact:* jgranado at mit.edu

SAO, in collaboration with MITAA, ISO and OGE invite you to participate in
the 2019 "How to Adult" workshop series! We hope to see you at one or more
of our 7 events!

SOCIAL

*The MIT Addir Interfaith Bridge-Building BanquetWhen:* Tues. March 19th
from 6:30-8:00 pm
*Where: *Walker Memorial
*Contact:* addir-interest at mit.edu

Addir - /uhˈdir/; noun
1. An ancient Sumerian word for 'bridge'.
2. MIT's bridge-building, perspective-expanding,
friendship-circle-diversifying interfaith dialogue community—characterized
by curiosity, kindness, and appreciation for difference.

Get a taste for the MIT Addir community while enjoying a delicious meal and
meeting fascinating peers! Religious, spiritual, secular, questioning and
anywhere in between—ALL are welcome! Serving Tosci's B3 ice cream for
dessert! RSVP at: http://tiny.cc/interfaith-b3




*Clay & Coloring NightWhen:* Fri. March 22 from 9-11 PM
*Where: *Stud 3rd Floor, CoffeeHouse Lounge
*Contact:* savetfp <savetfp at mit.edu>@mit.edu <edb22 at mit.edu>

Come tap into your creative side with adult coloring pages and air-dry
clay. We’ll have everything you need to take home a work of art, including
supplies, how-to’s, and free food!! Donuts, CapriSuns and other snacks will
be served.




*ConnectWhen:* Once a week, every week.
*Where:* https://connectmaven.com/signup/connector/mit
*Contact:* questions at connectmaven.com

Every week, meet a new person at MIT through automated (platonic) lunch
pairings. There is such a thing as a free lunch - participants receive $10
in TechCash when they log their meeting. Sign-up, and Connect does the rest.




*Coffee with a TAWhen:* Rolling applications
*Where:* bakerfoundation.mit.edu
*Contact:* baker-foundation at mit.edu

Ever wanted to get to know your TAs better? Why not ask them out for a cup
of coffee - on us!

The Baker Foundation is sponsoring a program to encourage undergrads and
their TAs to get to know each other better. Just fill out this form <
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvcNBPit1dZebwwJAdRr0Da4aHZ6BifUyJAUsrQGOFU0njQg/viewform>
and send us your receipts!

JOIN THESE EFFORTS!
*Awards Convocation Nomination Deadline Extended *
*When:* March 18-22
*Where:* Online: http://awards.mit.edu/awards-convocation/nominate-0
*Contact:* awards at mit.edu

The MIT Awards Convocation honors community members who have made
outstanding contributions to the shared life of the Institute. The awards
recognize many of the qualities we hold dear at MIT such as, excellence in
academics and teaching, public service, and more. About 40 awards are
presented at the ceremony. Learn about them here:
http://awards.mit.edu/award/search. The deadline to submit a nomination
will be on Friday, March 15, 2019 @ 11:59 pm. If you have any questions,
please reach out to us at awards at mit.edu.




*MIT Action Sustainability CorpsWhen:* Fri. March 22nd at 11:59PM
*Where:*
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlSmPsGBTOzwF8kXwxwArn2PvK9igeTLjj9p-LwIYqJ8CeGA/viewform
*Contact:* mitasc at mit.edu

Are you seeking a future in sustainability? Do you have a
sustainability-related internship for this summer? Are you interested in
understanding the big picture impact of your work? Would you like to find a
cohort of people who have common passions and ambitions? Apply to become a
member of the newly launched MIT Action Sustainability Corps (MITASC,
pronounced “My Task”)!

MITASC is “a way in to sustainability” outside the classroom and in the
world. MITASC helps MIT students find sustainability-related work
opportunities, facilitates collaboration and conversation between students
with common interests, cultivates learning about the greater impacts of
their work and fosters personal growth. Members of the Corps will have
dedicated resources to pursue sustainability-related opportunities,
including:
- A network of people to help them navigate the sustainability ecosystem
both within and outside of MIT
- Funding to support their search, such as attending or participating in
conferences and/or networking events


*Teaching with Digital Technology AwardsContact: *sherylb at mit.edu ASAP if
you can do this

The Teaching with Digital Technology Awards
<https://openlearning.mit.edu/campus/teaching-digital-technology-awards> are
student-nominated awards for faculty & instructors who have effectively
used digital technology to improve teaching and learning at MIT. We are
seeing MIT student volunteers to serve on the judging committee. ~1hr time
commitment & no special skills needed. You must attend one meeting: Tues
April 2, 4-4:45pm to finalize the winners, plus ~15 mins of work the week
prior (during spring break).


*MindHandHeart Innovation FundWhen:* March 1 to March 31
*Where:* E23-385
*Contact:* mindhandheart at mit.edu

If you have an idea to make MIT a more healthy and welcoming space you can
apply to this Fund for grants up to $10,000. The Fund is open to all
students, staff, and faculty members of the MIT community.




*Apply for Baker Funding!When:* Rolling applications
*Where:* bakerfoundation.mit.edu
*Contact:* baker-foundation at mit.edu

Have a great idea? Want free money to make it happen? Then apply for Baker
funding!

The Baker Foundation (not related to the dorm) elicits student initiatives
that enhance the undergraduate experience. This means that if you or your
student group have a cool, new idea to make MIT a better place, fill out
the form on our website. We'll get back to you to schedule a time for us to
meet and talk about your project!


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