[UA - The Byte] Mar. 29, 2022

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Vol. 6 Issue 9 - March 29, 2022

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Hi Undergrads,

We hope that you had a great spring break! Let us know what you did over spring break using the poll below!

The Byte is a biweekly UA newsletter to inform undergraduates about what's happening in the MIT community. If you want to submit an event, initiative, or project to the Byte, go to tinyurl.com/UAByte21<http://tinyurl.com/UAByte21> or click the "submit an announcement to the UA" button above!

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  *   Simmons Hall Live Project Installation
  *   Addir Interfaith Bridge-Building Banquet
  *   CAPD: NYC Apartment Hunting Process
  *   CAPD: Program Assistant Position
  *   MIT Behavioral Research Lab
  *   Warehouse Live Music Brunch Call for Performers
  *   Bike Repair and Safety Extravaganza by MIT Spokes
  *   Hack for Inclusion
  *   Apply for Experiential Sustainability by April 4th
  *   Apply to the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program

[cid:59DB6309-1EE8-45D6-A0BB-3C10DA3E1733] Undergraduate Association
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  *   UA Student Admin Dinner Series
  *   Join the Banana Lounge Team

[cid:17CBEEDB-3E1F-4896-B4DE-C6561E7015C0] Institute News
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  *   Free Wall Street Journal Membership
  *   Free New York Times Membership

COMMUNITY
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Simmons Hall Live Project Installation
The event is an interactive projection installation on Simmons Hall happening on CPW weekend April 8, 9, 10 from 8-11PM. It is sponsored by CAMIT and MIT MTA. More details on our page on the Arts at MIT website that will be live by the end of the week: arts.mit.edu/projects/116-x-31<https://arts.mit.edu/projects/116-x-31/>
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Addir Interfaith Bridge-Building Banquet
Addir Interfaith Bridge-Building Banquet! Get a taste for the MIT Addir Interfaith Dialogue community while enjoying a delicious meal and meeting fascinating peers! Religious, spiritual, secular, questioning and anywhere in between—ALL are welcome! RSVP here: forms.gle/HRd7YefTAfxpvgxi6<https://forms.gle/HRd7YefTAfxpvgxi6>.
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CAPD: NYC Apartment Hunting Process

MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY AFTER GRADUATION? Learn More About The NYC Apartment Hunting Process on March 29th at 6pm! TOPICS INCLUDE: Starting Your Search, Neighborhoods & Subways, Apartment Shapes & Sizes, The Application Process, Paperwork Requirements, Income & Credit Guidelines, The Real Estate Market. Learn more and register here app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/954757<https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/954757>
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CAPD: Program Assistant Position
Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) is searching for a Program Assistant to manage and support career programs during the 2022-2023 school year with an emphasis on alumni events and career exploration. The position starts in June. The hours are flexible and can be done alongside an internship or UROP. The Program Assistant works directly with the Assistant Director of Career Exploration. Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply! All majors welcome! Learn more about the role and how to apply at capd.mit.edu/capd-program-assistant<https://capd.mit.edu/capd-program-assistant/>
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MIT Behavioral Research Lab
The MIT Behavioral Research Lab hosts paid studies crafted by investigators across the institute. We are always seeking new participants and students will receive special study invitations. Request an account to make money and advance science! tinyurl.com/BRLstudies<http://tinyurl.com/BRLstudies>
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Warehouse Live Music Brunch: Call for Performers

The Warehouse Live Music Brunch will be on April 30th from 11AM to 2PM. It’s an event that brings together student performers across MIT over brunch musical performances. Performers can email park_g at mit.edu<mailto:park_g at mit.edu> or fill out the registration form at: https://bit.ly/musicbrunch
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Bike Repair and Safety Extravaganza by MIT Spokes
Remember that old bike you got from the bike auction that you keep telling yourself you’d fix, but never got around to?

Bike repair and maintenance may seem daunting to do by yourself, especially when you are juggling 5 classes, 2 UROPs, and a varsity sport, but MIT Spokes is here to help!

On Sat. April 23 from 12PM - 2PM, MIT Spokes is hosting a bike repair and safety workshop on the steps of the Student Center.

We'd like your bike to run smoothly and last a long time, as well as raise awareness of bike safety. We will be covering repair and preventative maintenance topics ranging from fixing flat tires to tuning shifters and brakes, as well as answering any bike safety questions you may have.

Please RSVP here<https://forms.gle/mXTwSWsCGLjkqqQk7> so we know how many people to expect.

Food will be served. A bike-related gift will be given to the first 15 participants at each session.

MIT Spokes will bike across the US this summer, teaching STEM to middle-school students along the way. To learn more about us or support our trip, please pedal over to our website<https://www.mitspokes.com/>.
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Hack for Inclusion

Passionate about DE&I? Excited to learn about career opportunities in the area? Want to put your skills towards solving tough problems? Join us at Hack for Inclusion on April 1-2! This year, our theme is Unlocking Human Capital.

CHALLENGE STATEMENTS: You’ll meet your team, master the human-centered design framework, and tackle a real problem<https://hackforinclusion.com/2022-challenges> that organizations are facing today.

SPEAKER SERIES: We’ll welcome panelists<https://hackforinclusion.com/meet-the-speakers22> from Salesforce, Microsoft, and Wayfair, as well as individuals actively involved in fair chance hiring, closing the racial equity gap in healthcare, education, and more.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Connect with students, professionals, and companies who are just as passionate about DE&I as you are.

PITCH COMPETITION: Your hacking experience culminates in a 2-minute pitch to expert judges<https://hackforinclusion.com/meet-the-judges22>. 4 teams will win up to $5,000!

Sign up on Eventbrite<https://tinyurl.com/H41-tickets-2022> with the password MITHack2022. Team formation questionnaire to follow - deposit will be refunded after the event!
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Apply for Experiential Sustainability by April 4!
Experiential Sustainability<https://elo.mit.edu/experiential-sustainability/> is a 3-unit summer/fall class that complements the experiences of summer internships, research experiences, and other projects. The course introduces students to the landscape of industry, society, and government and helps students develop important interpersonal, professional, and leadership competencies along the way. In short, the course provides an opportunity to grapple with sustainability while working in a professional context, bridging the divide between classrooms and “the real world.” This class is open to all MIT undergrads, regardless of year, major, prior experience, or summer plan.  Undergrads will be able to earn 3 units of Fall 2022 credit for the class. Note that credit for Experiential Sustainability is awarded in the Fall term, so summer tuition is not required for this course.

To learn more about the class, visit the course website<https://elo.mit.edu/experiential-sustainability/> or attend the Open House on March 30th (3-4pm in Room 2-142). Questions are also welcome by emailing the course instructor mailto:expsus at mit.edu
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Apply to the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program
The application period is open for the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program (lots of great info HERE<https://linktr.ee/MITGEL?utm_source=qr_code>). GEL is a selective leadership training program focused on developing effective and emerging leaders of team in engineering industry. We practice team membership and leadership weekly through theory and our hands-on engineering leadership labs, where students receive candid peer feedback supplemented by performance peer feedback.

Benefits of doing GEL:
1.<http://1.you/>You'll develop your leadership and teamwork skills.
2. You'll gain exclusive industry engagement and internships.
3. You’ll significantly grow your professional network!
4. You’ll become part of a community that cares about students’ personal and professional success!
If you are excited about further enhancing your teamwork skills and developing as a leader through the GEL Program, NOW is the time to apply!<https://warnerresearch.quickbase.com/db/bd7gvgxg9>
Rolling Admissions: *Apply early as there are limited spots in the program! We will announce a final application deadline for late April halfway into the semester.
Application Process: Online Application (30-40 mins) + Zoom Interview with GEL Staff Member (30 mins)
UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION
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UA Student Admin Dinner Series

Interested in sitting down with President Reif and other students for a casual conversation over a virtual dinner? Curious to get to learn more about senior administrators in a small group and informal setting and get $20 of dinner reimbursed?

The UA is holding a five-part dinner series with four senior leaders at MIT: President Rafael Reif, Chancellor Melissa Nobles, Vice Chancellor Ian Waitz, Dean of Student Support and Wellbeing David Randall and Dean of Student Life Suzy Nelson. The first virtual dinner will be with Dean Randall on Thursday at 7pm!

Each dinner will be with a group of about ten people and is an opportunity to connect with these leaders informally. If you are interested in attending one of these dinners, please fill out this form<https://forms.gle/1geZZoBmY1F7Fh786> by 5 PM ET on Tuesday, March 29th. We'll be holding a lottery to randomly choose the students for the dinners after Tuesday!

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Join the Banana Lounge Team
The banana lounge is looking for new team members! You can view the team descriptions here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_9z-pBvXSJbxuI2GVIfyHDx8dPjgojxaTw7cRaFLETA/edit> and apply here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_vwneH-7AjQBn_Orhmighl0L3hDomjSequ5H6g_0G6GZoVw/viewform>!

INSTITUTE NEWS
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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.

WSJ Job Summit | Complimentary Virtual Event
Are you on the job hunt for the first time? Join us on Tuesday, April 12 at the WSJ Jobs Summit<https://edu.wsj.com/e/858843/20412forum-ClubSend-02-23-2022/jm4n7/549696436?h=izDpPL-LvcEbKsOyGVwUSSPKixH0ZRpzC9WyEgZwYSA>. The job market has roared back to life with a record number of openings. Hear from the experts on how to turn today's hot job market into a competitive advantage. This full-day program will feature interviews and interactive workshops designed to help you succeed in the search. Take away a practical toolkit from navigating your job search to negotiating an offer.

Register<https://edu.wsj.com/e/858843/20412forum-ClubSend-02-23-2022/jm4n9/549696436?h=izDpPL-LvcEbKsOyGVwUSSPKixH0ZRpzC9WyEgZwYSA> today for your complimentary pass.

WSJ Women Community | Included with your WSJ Membership
For decades The Wall Street Journal has reported on women in the workplace, spotlighting their challenges and their accomplishments. Now, we’ve created a community on the belief that success is not a solo venture, where women define success for themselves and build authentic connections with allies. Our WSJ Women Community is your first stop for insights you can trust, from women who’ve been there.

Complimentary access is included in your membership. Sign up<https://edu.wsj.com/e/858843/ip-jackiet-students-01-26-2022/jm4nc/549696436?h=izDpPL-LvcEbKsOyGVwUSSPKixH0ZRpzC9WyEgZwYSA> to receive access to exclusive events, live Q&As and the Women In newsletter.

WSJ+ Book of the Month | Complimentary Ebook
Claim the WSJ+ complimentary ebook "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Dr. Julie Smith. This book teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr. Smith’s expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, build self-confidence, and find motivation.

Claim your complimentary copy<https://edu.wsj.com/e/858843/offers-student-ebook-mar2022/jm4nf/549696436?h=izDpPL-LvcEbKsOyGVwUSSPKixH0ZRpzC9WyEgZwYSA> while supplies last.

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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Free New York Times Membership

The MIT Libraries now has a subscription to the New York Times for all students, faculty and staff.  For access, follow these instructions to create an account with your MIT email: https://libguides.mit.edu/news/NYT. This page also has instructions for those who already have a subscription - current subscribers will need to cancel their current subscription before signing up for MIT’s access.

Included in our subscription:

  *   1851 to current day and all updates
  *   International, Spanish and Chinese editions
  *   All NYT produced videos, blogs, newsletters, subscriber events
  *   Teaching and learning tools<http://nytimes.com/edu> with 16 discipline channels, curated articles, discussion questions, co-curricular activities

Access through web browser and personal devices

Not included: Crossword puzzles and games, NYT Cooking (can be purchased as an add-on), e-reader replica edition. For advanced research functions, it is still best to access the NYT through one of our academic databases: https://libguides.mit.edu/news.
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