[UA - The Byte] Sept. 7, 2020

Mon Sep 7 11:06:13 EDT 2020

Vol. 5 Issue 2 - September 7, 2020
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Hi Undergrads, 

Welcome to MIT 2024s, we are so glad to have you! Hope you all had a great first week at MIT! 

To those back on campus, we hope you’re having a safe Q-Week and want to thank you for your commitment to the health of our community. To students everywhere, we hope you are finding community and engagement despite the largely virtual MIT experience this year. 

The Byte is a weekly UA newsletter to inform undergraduates about what's happening in the MIT community.

The Byte is run by the UA which works to improve your undergraduate experience through policy, projects, and events. We're always happy to listen to your suggestions, concerns, and comments. Learn more at ua.mit.edu <http://ua.mit.edu/>.

~ Naomi
UA Secretary

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MIT News Spotlight on essential staff. Thank you to everyone on the front lines and behind the scenes!
 Civic Engagement & Community
Local Engagement Opportunities for Scientists 
RISE Petition
 Undergraduate Association
SFS Communications Advisory Board Applications
MoneyGirls
Community Service Newsletter
 Join these Efforts!
Reimagine Challenge 2020
DanceTroupe
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY

Local Engagement Opportunities for Scientists  
When: Wednesday, 8/30 from 2-3pm ET
RSVP here <https://esa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEufuqorDouHNNcEpqcDaM8OhxbX1W8nPsb> by Monday, 9/28 for the Zoom link

Curious about getting involved with your government at the state & city level? 
Want to make an impact in your local community?

Join Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally <http://www.esal.us/> and the Ecological Society of America <https://www.esa.org/> for a Civic Engagement webinar.

While federal policy and politics tends to dominate the national headlines, the importance of policy-making and implementation at the state and local government level often gets overlooked. Recent events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and discussions of racial justice and police reform, have highlighted the critical role of city, county and state governments. In this webinar, Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) will discuss the ways in which scientists can engage with local government, and use their expertise and inquiry driven, evidence-based approaches to inform policy decisions. We will highlight examples of scientists who have made substantive contributions to their communities, often without a major career shift. This workshop is intended for scientists at all stages of their careers, including students. We hope that attendees will leave inspired with new ideas for how they can get more involved in their own communities.

RISE Petition

Reject Injustice through Student Empowerment (RISE) is a united effort of MIT grad students led by Graduate Students for a Healthy MIT, Black Graduate Student Association, and Graduate Student Council Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. The mission is to fight racism, sexism, and other forms of injustice on our campus to guarantee the right to a safe working and educational environment free of harassment, discrimination, and abuse. 

Visit their website <https://www.rise4mit.com/> to learn more and sign the petition <https://www.rise4mit.com/petition-sign>.
UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION
Student Financial Services (SFS) Communications Advisory Board
Application Due: Wednesday, 9/09

SFS is looking for 2 student representatives on its newly formed Communications Advisory Board. They are looking for one student that has a financial aid package from MIT and one student that does not. The SFS Communications Advisory Board will meet monthly with SFS administration and staff to define the future of SFS communications, from the website to email messaging to tools for students. Please apply if you would like to play an important role in how SFS interfaces and communicates with undergraduates.

This short (~15 min) application <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_qb7v5Az5xTf3kah4hvsaRkkebqTiCQD0sOwjA2QBhn4kPg/viewform> will close Wednesday (9/09) night.

MoneyGirls
When: Thursday, 9/10 from 7-8 pm ET
RSVP here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVNRs8dBOgUx0v82TYLgIp1ZqahS27Til2BRld5Ju-dom_Gw/viewform> by 9/7 at 11:59 PM

Want to learn how to manage your money (investing, saving, and spending)?

Want to get savvier on money and your earning powers? How about doing it through a female-founded company? MoneyGirls is the financial brand built for - and with! - today’s rising generation of women. They connect you with the knowledge, tools, and network you need to confidently run your own money.

Founded on the basis of by women and for women, the Founder Judy Zhu recognized disparities in how men and women approached money and their financial futures. It's the place for money conversations (from spending plans, investing strategies, to credit and more) as you’re readying to launch into the professional world. 

Join us for a virtual tell-all, breaking down the essentials of running your own money and accelerating your impact. Be sure to come with all your questions to this one hour conversation! 

This event is open to all undergraduates. We can't wait to see you there!

Community Service Newsletter

The UA Community Service Committee is launching a monthly newsletter for undergrads on service and social impact at MIT. We hope to connect students to opportunities related to public service and civic engagement, highlight all the good that is already being done on campus, and most importantly, strengthen the MIT community around service. Please sign up here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZeGmQAFPWUj4nW0Fztr0ZxrUFxAMeVn2_L4I5SorGYve05g/viewform> to be added to our mailing list! 
JOIN THESE EFFORTS

Reimagine Challenge 2020
More info: https://www.reimaginepod.org/challenge <https://www.reimaginepod.org/challenge>
The Reimagine Challenge invites college and university students of all levels to submit a short, written project proposal that addresses one of two topics: Sparking a Global Movement and Community Impact from COVID-19. After two rounds of submissions and judging, up to $1 million will be awarded in scholarships and prizes through the selection of up to 20 final winning entries, with each winning entry receiving up to a total of USD $25K as tuition scholarships through their institutions. The institution where the winner is currently enrolled will also receive up to USD $25k.

MIT DanceTroupe
More info: Fill out this form to join the mailing list <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfJKhzdV-Jv1YyegkNDXivYVUi9Y_LrEhkjd8nwBOCOFTg4g/viewform>
Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/mitdancetroupe> and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/mitdancetroupe/>

Hellooooooo MIT!

Founded in 1994, DanceTroupe is one of the largest dance organizations at MIT. We share a wide variety of dance styles at ALL skill levels, so everyone can feel at home here no matter your experience level. This organization is entirely student run, and every member has the opportunity to both dance and create choreography for their fellow students!
In past years, a semester of dance would culminate in an epic series of performances at the end of semester. However, to accommodate everyone being spread across the country due to COVID-19, this coming Fall we’ll be shaking things up a bit. This semester, DT members can look forward to weekly dance workshops and regular social events to hangout with other members of the MIT dance community through Zoom. And if you wanna get a taste of the thrill of performing, we will also be hosting more intensive two-week choreography lessons where members can get feedback and submit a video of themselves dancing which we will splice into an  a w e s o m e  final video. No auditions are required to participate; everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you this semester!

~MIT DanceTroupe Exec

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