[UA - The Byte] May 10, 2021

Mon May 10 19:23:10 EDT 2021

Vol. 5 Issue 19 - May 10, 2021

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Hi Undergrads, 

Interested in making change at MIT? Consider joining UA Leadership!

Applications for the UA Officer Team <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d57XSkDBJen2WjA>, Election Commission, <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8e4xwAXHBhi8fX0> and Judicial Review Board <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aUethdwZpfOOUK> are out now and due Friday, May 14th at 11:59 PM ET. More details can be found in this email <https://us16.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=0cb9f68f0bc51d0385e5d8872&id=9ebe82a40b>.

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
MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium
SAAS COVID Relief Fundraiser
Thrifthouse
SVG Relief Drive
SaveTFP's Spring Events
COVID-19 Vaccine
MIT COVID Surveillance Study
 Undergraduate Association
UA Council Meetings
[UA Innovation] Missing Banana Lounge? Us too!
 Institute News
Free Wall Street Journal Membership
COMMUNITY

MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium 
Learn more: here <https://mit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bdfc59eb9992df0679e9b2797&id=2a8af0a8a3&e=7b0faf419e>
Application: Apply here <https://mit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bdfc59eb9992df0679e9b2797&id=fd092453a7&e=7b0faf419e> by Friday, 5/28

The newly launched MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium <https://mit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bdfc59eb9992df0679e9b2797&id=2a8af0a8a3&e=7b0faf419e> (MCSC) brings together an influential group of industry leaders (e.g. Apple, Boeing, Pepsi) to closely collaborate with MIT on addressing their greenhouse gas emissions, resource use, and sustainability more broadly. In order for the MCSC’s work to be successful and implementable, ongoing student input will be absolutely critical. That is why the MCSC is establishing Student Council, a group of students to partner with MCSC leadership – representing the MIT student voice, sharing opportunities for engagement with the MCSC with other students, and providing feedback to the MCSC as it grows and evolves Student Council members will also have the opportunity to partner with our Faculty Steering Committee and dive into specific topics that they are most interested in. Some aspects of student engagement will be compensated, similar to UROP positions. So, if you are a student and shaping MIT’s role in accelerating this essential global transition interests you from your particular perspective and interest, apply! The application is here <https://mit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bdfc59eb9992df0679e9b2797&id=fd092453a7&e=7b0faf419e>. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 28, 2021.

SAAS COVID Relief Fundraiser
When: Sunday, 5/2 12 PM EDT ID 9892725 8481
Where: Zoom ID 9892725 8481

MIT SAAS is partnering with the MIT South Asian Alumni Association (MITSAA) to raise donations for five nonprofits working on COVID relief efforts in India as they face a devastating second wave of the pandemic. 
MITSAA will be matching donations once each fundraiser hits $1000. This is an ambitious goal, but with your help, we can make it!

Thrifthouse
Website: thrift.house <http://thrift.house/>

Thrifthouse is a platform created by Trent and Sarah that lets MIT students buy and sell clothing and other goods virtually to their peers. Thrifthouse is a great opportunity to thrift and also recycle unwanted goods for $$. The platform and app downloads can be accessed at thrift.house <http://thrift.house/>.

SVG Relief Drive
Donate: Please Venmo @Boston-for-SVG 
Contact: abscott at mit.edu <mailto:abscott at mit.edu>

The Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been left reeling from a series of volcanic eruptions that have severely disrupted the residents' lives, forcing some to leave their homes while also destroying their property. 

The Caribbean Club is appealing to the MIT community for donations to aid with disaster relief. All donations will go to an organisation called Hairouna Hope, a non-profit organization based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines which provides assistance through medical missions and humanitarian service. It has been operational for the past few years but officially registered as a non-profit with Commerce and Intellectual Property Office since early 2021.

To make donations, please Venmo @Boston-for-SVG. Within the Venmo request, please indicate whether you would like your donation to be used as needed by the shelters or specify from the options: medical mission, medication, food, toiletries and/or clothes. If you have any questions, please contact Abigail Scott (abscott at mit.edu <mailto:abscott at mit.edu>).

SaveTFP's Spring Events
When: Fridays 9-11 PM ET
Learn more: Add SaveTFP's Google Calendar <https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acebd4535d9c473c0d6e529eb&id=887c8659da&e=60ef4c7608>, fill out this form <https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acebd4535d9c473c0d6e529eb&id=2a6962cfca&e=60ef4c7608> to be added to SaveTFP's mailing list

Mark your calendars for SaveTFP's remaining Spring Events!

SaveTFP is committed to reducing stress and facilitating student social activities while increasing health awareness and curbing dangerous behaviors at MIT. 

COVID-19 Vaccine
Survey: Here <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9I9sTXUDHkGxG6>

Are you planning on getting the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available? Do you have concerns? MIT Medical wants to know what you are thinking. Please fill out this quick survey <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9I9sTXUDHkGxG6>, designed in collaboration with the UA Committee on COVID-19, to help MIT Medical plan vaccination efforts.

MIT COVID Surveillance Study
Participate: medical.mit.edu/covidstudy <http://medical.mit.edu/covidstudy>

 Are you in Covid Pass?

If so, you are eligible to participate in the MIT COVID Surveillance study to help better understand how behaviors influence transmission rates during a pandemic.

To participate: 

Sign up at medical.mit.edu/covidstudy  <http://medical.mit.edu/covidstudy>
Fill out regular surveys about your behaviors during the pandemic
You also have an opportunity to use a wearable device to track your health.

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION

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:

TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 11th from 8-9 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>.

[UA Innovation] Missing Banana Lounge? Us too!
Survey: tinyurl.com/missing-bananas2021 <http://www.tinyurl.com/missing-bananas2021>
Get involved: tinyurl.com/banana-domination <http://www.tinyurl.com/banana-domination>

UA Innovation Committee (incomm) created Banana Lounge (26-110) for students, "a little happy place in the heart of campus." It was a space for many in the MIT community to meet, eat, work, nap, create, and play.

We know that you may miss Banana Lounge, and we're working hard on getting Banana Lounge restarted in the fall! In the meantime, we are exploring if we could safely bring back a taste of the old banana lounge (banana-flavored?) with COVID-safe space(s).

How can we do this? What would you like to see? Let us know with this survey <http://www.tinyurl.com/missing-bananas2021>! 

Want to help us restart the OG Banana Lounge again come fall? Drop your name and kerb here <http://www.tinyurl.com/banana-domination>.

Questions? Comments? Concerns of banana domination? Contact us at bananalounge at mit.edu <mailto:bananalounge at mit.edu>
INSTITUTE NEWS

Free Wall Street Journal Membership
Activate membership: WSJ.com/ActivateMIT <http://wsj.com/ActivateMIT>

Thanks to the work of UA Innovation, MIT Libraries has partnered with The Wall Street Journal to sponsor complimentary memberships for all students, faculty and staff of MIT. 

Activate Your WSJ Membership
All students can activate their WSJ memberships at WSJ.com/ActivateMIT <http://wsj.com/ActivateMIT>. Share this link with your peers for unlimited access to award winning news coverage on WSJ.com <http://wsj.com/>, invitations to virtual WSJ events and more. 

The WSJ Jobs Summit
As Covid-19 continues to upend the job market, WSJ will be hosting another complimentary Jobs Summit on March 4. Designed with students and recent graduates in mind, we invite you to join us as we share a modern toolkit for navigating the job market. Invite your fellow club members and peers to RSVP through our registration page linked here <https://edu.wsj.com/e/858843/page-1685187-registration/4bpbd/198987947?h=dXLUjPS0nav-vvzvssAeVyq7mCEYoYXjBX9-SVSUbO8>. 

Earn Your WSJ T-Shirt
Refer five friends at your university to activate their school-sponsored WSJ membership and you’ll receive an exclusive WSJ t-shirt. Learn more and start sharing at WSJ.com/referral <http://wsj.com/referral>. 

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