[UA - The Byte] Sept. 21, 2020

Mon Sep 21 08:59:29 EDT 2020

Vol. 5 Issue 3 - September 21, 2020
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Hi Undergrads, 

Hope you've all had a good start to the week. Thank you to everyone who participated in UA recruitment-- we're excited to get in touch and welcome you all to the UA soon!

This week marks the beginning of the Fall Career Fair Series, starting with Career Exploration Week (CEW) which runs from September 21-25. Check out all the events here <https://career-fair.mit.edu/2020-career-fair-series-events>.

The Byte is a biweekly 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

 Community
Title IX Town Hall TONIGHT
OMP Mental Health Awareness Week
 Undergraduate Association
UA President & VP Community Hours
Election Commission Applications
New Student Group Applications
UA Council Meetings
 Institute News
ELO in Teaching + Learning
MIT Science Policy Initiative Executive Visit Days Application
COMMUNITY

Title IX Town Hall
When: Tonight, 9/21 from 5-6:30 PM ET
Where: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93391039860 <https://mit.zoom.us/j/93391039860>

Do you want to learn more about the new Title IX Regulations? Do you know what MIT resources are available to friends going through a traumatic event? Learn this and more! 

Join IDHR, VPR, S^3, and OGE this Monday, Sep 21st at 5pm ET for an introduction to Title IX, the new policies, and more information about what resources are open to students! 

TONIGHT, Monday, Sep. 21st, 5pm-6:30 ET
5-6pm - Resources and Information
6-6:30pm - Open Q&A at tinyurl.com/TitleIXQuestions <http://tinyurl.com/TitleIXQuestions>

If you can’t make the event, but still want a general overview, more information, or have any questions fill out the anonymous form here <http://tinyurl.com/TitleIXQuestions>!

Full event invite:
https://mit.zoom.us/j/93391039860 <https://mit.zoom.us/j/93391039860>
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,93391039860# US (San Jose)
+16465588656,,93391039860# US (New York)
Meeting ID: 933 9103 9860
US : +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833
International Numbers: https://mit.zoom.us/u/admzabxq2u <https://mit.zoom.us/u/admzabxq2u>

OMP Mental Health Awareness Week
When: Monday, 9/21 to Friday, 9/25
Contacts: maihnial at mit.edu <mailto:maihnial at mit.edu>, iriass at mit.edu <mailto:iriass at mit.edu>

Please join the OMP the week of September 21st, 2020 for a week dedicated to Mental Health Awareness. Check-in with MIT Medical mental health professionals at the affinity check-ins, log onto a daily guided meditation, or join for virtual Yoga! For more information check out the OMP's social media accounts (@omp.mit on Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/omp.mit/> and Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/OMPMIT>)

If you have any questions, please email OMP Graduate Assistants Maihnia Lee <mailto:maihnial at mit.edu?subject=Re%3A%20MH%20Week!> and Sidney Irias <mailto:iriass at mit.edu?subject=Re%3A%20MH%20Week!>!

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION

UA President & VP Community Hours
When: Every Sunday at 12 pm ET 
Where: https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361 <https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361>
Contact: ua-president at mit.edu <mailto:ua-president at mit.edu?subject=Community%20Hours>

Have an idea or project you want implemented? Have a question about the UA? 

Every Sunday, Danielle and Yu Jing will be holding open community hours on Zoom <https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361> at noon ET. If you aren't able to go but want to speak with them, email ua-president at mit.edu <mailto:ua-president at mit.edu?subject=Community%20Hours>.

Full zoom invite:
https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361 <https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361>
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,96499597361# <tel:+16465588656,,96499597361%23> US (New York)
+16699006833,,96499597361# <tel:+16699006833,,96499597361%23> US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 964 9959 7361
US : +1 646 558 8656 <tel:+1%20646%20558%208656> or +1 669 900 6833 <tel:+1%20669%20900%206833>
International Numbers: https://mit.zoom.us/u/aeb4Ytvny9 <https://mit.zoom.us/u/aeb4Ytvny9>

Election Commission Applications
Due: Friday, 9/25 at 11:59 PM ET
More Info: Application form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTGSMVf-A1efoRgAz3cFVouL17Tg0V89-zpOUyig4Jr2CukQ/viewform>

Interested in designing fair, effective elections during COVID? 

Apply to be a member of the UA Election Commission and make a significant impact on the authenticity of UA and Class Council elections during an important election year!

New Student Group Application
Due: September 30
Contact: asa-groups at mit.edu <mailto:asa-groups at mit.edu>
More Info: Visit the ASA website <https://asa.mit.edu/start-group/>

Looking forward to bringing something novel to MIT student life? Start a new group to make your initiatives a reality! 

You will get access to resources and support for your events, and develop leadership skills through workshops and seminars. Application <https://asa.mit.edu/start-group/> is open now till September 30. Contact asa-groups at mit.edu <mailto:asa-groups at mit.edu> with questions.

UA Council Meetings
When: Meeting schedule & links here <http://ua.mit.edu/uacouncil> 
Where: https://mit.zoom.us/j/94848054203 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mit.zoom.us/j/94848054203&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1f_jL4UdpWYCKcsg_97BOD>
Contact: ua-secretary at mit.edu <mailto:ua-secretary at mit.edu?subject=UA%20Council>
UA Council is the legislative body of the Undergraduate Association. All student are welcome to attend meetings and add items to the council agenda by emailing ua-secretary at mit.edu <mailto:ua-secretary at mit.edu?subject=UA%20Council>. Keep up with the going-ons of Council by adding yourself to ua-council-listeners via Athena or WebMoira <https://groups.mit.edu/webmoira/list/ua-council-listeners> and reading the published meeting minutes <http://ua.mit.edu/minutes>.

Upcoming Meetings:

Wednesday, 9/30 6-7:30 PM ET
Wednesday, 10/28 6-7:30 PM ET
Wednesday, 11/11 6-7:30 PM ET
Wednesday, 12/9 6-7:30 PM ET
If you want to learn more about council, check out their governing documents <http://web.mit.edu/ua/governing-docs/council-bylaws.pdf>.

Accommodations Forum Report
Provide Feedback: Use this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaxknBtINbte1TnQF573XmV9KizJjLSY2SWKsnUVqXpD36jQ/viewform>
Contact: ua-diversity-chairs at mit.edu <mailto:ua-diversity-chairs at mit.edu>

Help the UA better advocate for students with accommodations by sharing your story or providing your feedback on this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaxknBtINbte1TnQF573XmV9KizJjLSY2SWKsnUVqXpD36jQ/viewform>.

INSTITUTE NEWS

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Teaching and Learning
More info: Details on the ELO website <https://elo.mit.edu/teaching-learning/>
If you are still looking for an ELO (Experiential Learning Opportunity), there are many opportunities for teaching and learning (Undergraduate Teaching Opportunities Program). With a UTOP, you can develop or deliver content for PreK – 12 and/or higher ed students, in your local community or around the world. Through rigorous training and mentorship, UTOP aims to connect service-minded MIT students with programs that empower them to teach young people.

MIT Science Policy Initiative Executive Visit Days (ExVD) Application
When: Applications <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-mwHaJzACyHNvsK_otxKi99owQuKdFQ3WOiweXkIUSXd4QQ/viewform> due 9/25, ExVD 10/26-10/30
Contacts: Max Langenkamp, ExVD Director, maxnz at mit.edu <mailto:maxnz at mit.edu>, or the SPI Executive Board, spi-exec at mit.edu <mailto:spi-exec at mit.edu>

Are you curious about a career in policy?
The MIT Science Policy Initiative (SPI) will be coordinating the 2020 Executive Visit Days (ExVD) on October 26th — October 30th, 2020. This is the tenth year SPI has run ExVD. The program's aim is to explore the role of the federal government in science, engineering, technology, and innovation. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers and learn about career paths in government and think tanks.

We will meet virtually with a number of executive agencies in Washington, D.C. to discuss science and technology policy. Past speakers have included the president’s science advisor, as well as officials from the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA, and others. 

This year, the entire event will be virtual. Instead of meeting in person, we will have video conversations over the course of five days. After the application deadline, we will take everybody's preferences into account and match people to the most relevant meetings. 

Apply now <https://forms.gle/gNyBU9i46YRrAi4L9>; the application shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes, so try to fill it out ASAP as space is limited! The trip is open to all MIT undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs. 

Our mailing address is:
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Naomi Michael
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Class of 2022
Department of Mechanical Engineering
nmichael at mit.edu | (479) 283-9357

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