[UA - The Byte] April 17, 2019 - Vote in UA, Class Council Elections by this Friday

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Hi Undergrads,

Please remember to vote in UA President/Vice President and Class Council
Elections at this link:
https://engage.mit.edu/submitter/election/start/264574. Voting ends this
Friday at 5pm. Your vote is integral to the student voice.

SpringFEST feat. 6LACK with Solstice Fayemz is Friday, April 26th at 7:00
PM in the Johnson Ice Rink. Early bird tickets are only $5, and can be
purchased at tickets.mit.edu.

Help MIT prevent and respond to sexual misconduct by taking the 2019 AAU
Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct until May 1st. Watch your emails
for an invitation, and learn more at http://chancellor.mit.edu/aausurvey.

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

   - Vote <https://engage.mit.edu/submitter/election/start/264574> in UA
   President/Vice President and Class Council Elections by this Friday the 19th
   - SpringFEST feat. 6LACK with Solstice Fayemz
   - 2019 AAU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct
   - MIT I Messed Up
   - TechMart - Chef Boxes and Spring Break Hours
   - UA Council Meeting
   - UA Cabinet & Operations Meeting

 Academics & Professional

   - Digital Diplomas
   - MIT Arab SciTech Conference
   - LGBTQ Spirituality & Faith Series: In Conversation with Mesma Belsaré
   - Modern Islam Between Reform and Renunciation
   - MIT $100K Launch Finale
   - "How to Adult" Workshop Series

 Social

   - MIT Language Conversation Exchange Lunch
   - Strait to Taiwan
   - SaveTFP Succulents and Pot Decorating
   - Easter Vigil Party
   - WORLDS AFAR
   - Connect
   - Coffee with a TA

 Join these Efforts!

   - Explore the BIG Questions - MIT Addir Interfaith Dialogue
   - Apply for Baker Funding!

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION EVENTS
*TechMart - Chef Boxes *
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>
.

*UA Council Meeting*
The last council meeting minutes can be found here
<http://ua.mit.edu/minutes/>. The next meeting will be this Wednesday,
April 24th 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
*Digital Diplomas*
The Registrar’s Office recently launched Digital Diplomas @ MIT, which
gives students the option of receiving a digital version of their
credential in addition to the traditional paper diploma. All graduating
students are eligible to receive a digital version of their diploma at no
cost. Look out for an email from the Registrar’s Office inviting you to
download the Blockcerts Wallet app on your mobile device and add MIT as an
issuer. You must complete these steps before Commencement to ensure that
you receive your digital diploma as soon as it is available. Learn more here
<https://registrar.mit.edu/transcripts-records/digital-diplomas>.

*MIT Arab SciTech ConferenceWhen: *4/19-4/21 (kicks-off at 6pm on Friday)
*Where: *Samberg Conference Center and Stata Center
*Contact:* scitech-exec at mit.edu

SciTech is a conference, IDEAthon, and exhibition taking place on April
19-21 on MIT campus. SciTech tackles some of the Arab World’s most relevant
issues and discusses the impact revolutionary technologies have had on the
region. Tickets are on sale on our website. Use promo code ideate2019 to
get a 25% discount!**

SciTech is an annual conference organized by the MIT ASO to expose, and
engage with, the growing technological and scientific innovation in the
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Organized by the MIT Arab
Students' Organization, we aim to bring together people from various
backgrounds who have an interest in the topic, so we encourage everyone to
participate!

You can check out our agenda, exhibitors, speakers, and panels on our
website at http://scitech.mit.edu.

*LBGTQ Spirituality & Faith Series: In Conversation with Mesma
BelsaréWhen:* 4/23
from 5:30-7:00pm
*Where: *50-250, Rainbow Lounge
*Contact:* revcody at mit.edu

Join us for dinner and conversation as we continue our series exploring
multiple aspects of identity in a variety of religious and spiritual
traditions. Hear from faith leaders about their journey through the
intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity, and their religious,
spiritual, or ethical tradition. All are welcome.

Described by The New York times as “a tour de force”, Mesma Belsaré is a
professional dancer, painter and actor. Her studies also include the visual
arts, Indian & European art history and Aesthetics. Belsaré is a member of
MASALA (Boston’s South Asian LGBTQ+ group), and actively advocates for the
visibility and acceptance of gender-nonconforming individuals, particularly
those from South Asia. Belsaré will discuss the ancient Vedic view of
LBGTQ+ people, who were considered an integral part of ancient Indian
civilization. More information at www.mesmabelsare.com.

*Modern Islam Between Reform and RenunciationWhen:* 4/27 from 1:30PM -
5:30PM
*Where:* 2-190
*Contact:* ssomit at mit.edu

An extended dialogue among local and visiting panelists with diverse
individual perspectives on and approaches to Islam. Eman Akam, a
Sudanese-origin HMS/MGH post-doc, will speak about implicit bias and
women's status in Islam. Said Benjebli, an influential Moroccan-born
activist with an Islamic studies degree, will speak about the dynamics of
Islamic extremism. Ibrahim Abdallah, co-founder and National City Organizer
of Muslimish, will speak about practical activism to unite secular Muslims
and former Muslims over common goals.
Refreshments served during breaks. Free to attend, open to all.
Register at http://bit.ly/2VC6kPp. More information at
http://calendar.mit.edu/event/muslimish_modern_islam.

*MIT $100K Launch FinaleWhen:* 5/14 at 6:45pm
*Where: *Kresge Auditorium
*Contact:* 100kd at mit.edu

Don't miss your chance to attend--get your (free) ticket today!!:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-100k-launch-finale-tickets-60158102504?aff=byte

Join us for the biggest entrepreneurship night of the year! LAUNCH is the
namesake event of the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, where teams
compete live for the chance to win $100,000! Come watch the best and
brightest from across MIT pitch their business ideas in front of fellow
students, faculty, investors, and entreprenuers from MIT, Cambridge,
Boston, and beyond. Network with like-minded entreprenuers and inventors,
and immerse yourself in the start-up community at MIT.

*"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

*MIT Language Conversation Exchange LunchWhen: *4/17 at 12pm
*Where: *10-105
*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

*Strait to TaiwanWhen:* 4/17 from 11am to 3pm
*Where:* Stata Student Street
*Contact:* ats-exec at mit.edu

The Association of Taiwanese Students turns Stata Student Street into a
market of delicious Asian dishes such as scallion pancakes, shaved ice and
pork rice!

*SaveTFP Succulents and Pot DecoratingWhen:* 4/19 from 9-11pm
*Where: *Coffeehouse Lounge (3rd floor stud)
*Contact:* savetfp at mit.edu

Like pots? Come plant some succulents and munch on brownies with SaveTFP!

*Easter Vigil PartyWhen: *4/20 from 11pm-3am
*Where:* W11 - MDR
*Contact:* gwynethj at mit.edu

Join the TCC to celebrate Easter, the most amazing day in history! We will
be celebrating with food, snacks, deserts, and fellowship!

*WORLDS AFARWhen:* 5/3 at 8:00PM
*Where:* Kresge Auditorium
*Contact:* audiresoundtrackchoir at berklee.edu

On May 3rd, the Audire Soundtrack Choir and Orchestra will host a magical
evening of music from your favourite movies, video games, and TV shows. The
show celebrates stories that are otherworldly - we travel into far away
galaxies with themes from Star Wars and Interstellar, and visit the
fantastic realms of Game of Thrones and Studio Ghibli. This
semester-culminating performance features over 60 musicians from 12+
different countries from Berklee and the Boston Conservatory, who share
their talents to perform astonishing arrangements written by the student
body!

For online ticket reservation go to eventbrite at worldsafar.eventbrite.com or
call (857) 283 1272.

*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!

*Explore the BIG Questions - MIT Addir Interfaith DialogueWhen:* Apply by
4/22, 11:59 pm
*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.

The Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue Program is a special,
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a deep dive into MIT's incredible
diversity of worldviews and backgrounds, exploring what it means to be
human, while forming rich and unexpected friendships. Apply to be an Addir
Fellow for the 2019-2020 school year. Applications are due 4/22, 11:59 pm.

*We use the word "interfaith" inclusively, to refer to ALL worldview
identities—religious, spiritual, secular, questioning, "none", etc.

*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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