[UA - The Byte] Oct. 19, 2020

Mon Oct 19 09:08:34 EDT 2020

Vol. 5 Issue 5 - October 19, 2020
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Hi Undergrads,

Hope you all had a good weekend! Congrats to the newly elected 2024 Class Council:

President: George Bian
Vice President: Amy Hu
Treasurer: Denzel Segbefia
Secretary: Helen Wang
Publicity Chair: Michelle Li and Sarah Wei
Social Chair: Waly Ndiaye

We're excited to see all that you will do for the Class of 2024!

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
DISTILLED WISDOM: Practices for Prospering in the Pandemic
MIT Libraries Book Delivery
MIT Reads Community Event: A Conversation with Tommy Orange
Boston-Area Secular Student Meet Up
EMS Applications
Student Veteran Association
 Undergraduate Association
Boston Intercollegiate Government presents Senator Ed Markey
UA President & VP Community Hours
UA Council Meetings
 Institute News
MIT Corporation Soliciting Nominations for Recent Graduates
A Discussion with Angela Davis
MIT Solve Student Challenge Design Workshop
COMMUNITY

DISTILLED WISDOM: Practices for Prospering in the Pandemic
When: Tuesday, 10/20, 7:00-8:30 pm ET
RSVP: addir.mit.edu/wisdom <http://addir.mit.edu/wisdom/>

MIT Addir is pleased to announce: DISTILLED WISDOM: Practices for Prospering in the Pandemic Installment #1: JUSTICE

We invite you to equip yourself and your community with practices for perseverance, resilience and flourishing in these tumultuous times through a series of dyadic conversations between seasoned practitioners of the world’s great religious, spiritual and ethical traditions.

Join us for our first installment on Justice. We will be gathering on Zoom (RSVP for the link) with guest speakers Rev. Mariama White-Hammond of New Roots AME Church, and MIT Bahá'í chaplain Brian Aull. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and Discussion.

Special thanks to MIT MindHandHeart for their support.

MIT Libraries Book Delivery
More Info: Here <https://libraries.mit.edu/news/books-delivered/31379/>
Get books delivered! 

This service, which began September 28, includes shipping of circulating collections to MIT faculty, students, and staff. Users can select “Request item” in the catalog; they will be asked to provide a current address for delivery, which can include:

A dorm on campus
An office on campus
Any U.S. mailing address
Learn more at https://libraries.mit.edu/news/books-delivered/31379/ <https://libraries.mit.edu/news/books-delivered/31379/>

MIT Reads Community Event: A Conversation with Tommy Orange
When: Tuesday, 10/20, 5:00-6:30 PM ET
Registration: bit.ly/MITOrange <http://bit.ly/MITOrange>
Join us for a virtual event with the author of There There, winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, and members of MIT’s indigenous community. Registration required. Event link will be emailed to all registrants shortly before the event.

Boston-Area Secular Student Meet Up
When: Tuesday, 10/27, 5:00 PM ET until late
Where: Register here <https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcOqhrT0vEtYW8SrsJSSLLuFgohkLRyDN> to receive the online meet-up link
More info: Learn about Graveyard of the Gods <https://secularstudents.org/gotg/> and check out the MIT Calendar Event <http://calendar.mit.edu/event/ssomit_intervarsity_2020F> & Facebook Event <https://www.facebook.com/events/692915194912677/>
It's time for the Boston-area secular student groups to gather once again, to catch up and to meet new folks on the irreligious campus organizing scene. We're folding in a Halloween theme, as well as our Graveyard of the Gods observance, so we invite all attendees to come costumed as their favorite deity (extra points for zombie version of said deity) if they can.

We'll meet at 5pm for a session of introductions and a discussion of challenges facing, experiences in, and plans for secular organizing on our campuses. Then, around 6pm, we'll break out into social hangout rooms and online tabletop card game rooms. Grab a beverage and join us when you can -- we will add you to a game or social room per choice and availability as you arrive. Open to Boston-area university community members and guests.

MIT EMS Applications
Apply: ems.mit.edu <http://ems.mit.edu/>
Contact: class at ems.mit.edu <mailto:class at ems.mit.edu>

Join MIT EMS to learn how to save lives, drive an ambulance, and make great friends! We are accepting applications until October 21st at 11:59 EDT. Email class at ems.mit.edu <mailto:class at ems.mit.edu> with any questions or visit ems.mit.edu <http://ems.mit.edu/> to apply!

MIT Student Veteran Association
Contact: veterans-exec at mit.edu <mailto:veterans-exec at mit.edu>

Are you a military veteran? Because MIT Student Veteran Association (SVA) is looking for you! International veterans, active duty, reserve, ROTC, etc. are welcome and invited! Please contact: veterans-exec at mit.edu <mailto:veterans-exec at mit.edu> for more information.

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION

Boston Intercollegiate Government presents Senator Ed Markey
When: Wednesday, 10/21 at 8 PM ET 
Where: tinyurl.com/bigsenmark <http://tinyurl.com/bigsenmark>

Join the Boston Intercollegiate Government this Wednesday in a conversation with U.S. Senator Ed Markey about youth engagement. RSVP here <http://tinyurl.com/bigsenmark>!

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>
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Meeting ID: 964 9959 7361
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International Numbers: https://mit.zoom.us/u/aeb4Ytvny9 <https://mit.zoom.us/u/aeb4Ytvny9>
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, 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>.

INSTITUTE NEWS
MIT Corporation Soliciting Nominations for Recent Graduates
Due: Friday, 10/30
Apply: Submit Nominations <https://alum.mit.edu/nominate-recent-grad-to-corporation#form>

The MIT Corporation is currently soliciting nominations for recent graduates to join the board.  I think you would be a strong candidate.  This is a unique opportunity to serve the Institute, provide guidance on its strategic direction, and meet distinguished leaders in science, engineering, industry, education and public service who care deeply about MIT.  Please consider learning more about the Corporation <http://corporation.mit.edu/> and self-nominating <https://alum.mit.edu/nominate-recent-grad-to-corporation> for this role by October 30.  

A Discussion with Angela Davis
When: Saturday, 10/21, 1:00-2:30pm ET
More info: MIT Calendar Event <https://calendar.mit.edu/event/a_live_discussion_with_angela_davis#.X4z6hkJKhQI>

Join the Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering departments as well as the OME for a live moderated discussion and Q&A on allyship, anti-racism, and social activism with Dr. Angela Davis on October 21, 2020 from 1 to 2:30 pm. This event will be live-streamed and a link is forthcoming. This event is open to all MIT constituents.

MIT Solve Student Challenge Design Workshop
When: Thursday, 11/12, 4:30-6:30pm ET
More info: Solve Website <https://solve.mit.edu/> & Event Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-solve-student-challenge-design-workshop-registration-118203861933>

MIT Solve <http://solve.mit.edu/> identifies and supports social innovators with the best solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges -- whether it's urban farmers in Lagos, ethical plastic recyclers in Bangalore, or storytelling to improve care for Alzheimer’s patients.

During this interactive and inspirational Challenge Design Workshop, you’ll get to help design Solve’s 2021 Global Challenges and shape Solve for Youth, a new program supporting social entrepreneurs on college campuses. Join fellow undergraduate and graduate students from MIT to identify where innovative technology and business approaches can be the most catalytic in creating social and environmental change. The two-part workshop will take place on November 12, 2020, 4:30 - 6:30pm ET through Zoom. Register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-solve-student-challenge-design-workshop-registration-118203861933> to reserve your spot.

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Naomi Michael
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Class of 2022
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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