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| SSN Applications Now Accepted In-Person at SSA-Cambridge |
| Social Security Office Re-opened April 7, 2022 |
The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office in Cambridge announced that effective Thursday, April 7, 2022 they are now accepting walk-in, in-person submissions of Social Security Number (SSN) applications.
No appointment is required; however, students are advised to be prepared for a wait (e.g. bring something to read) in case the demand is high. Applications will be accepted on a first-in, first-out basis.
We have updated the ISO SSN webpage to confirm the documents needed to submit for the SSN application, so please review and prepare in advance of going to the SSA-Cambridge Office. |
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| DHS Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering U.S. via Land/Ferry Ports of Entry |
Proof of vaccination still required upon entry to U.S. by land or by ferry
NOTE: This announcement does NOT change the requirements for entry to the U.S. by air.
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On April 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it has extended the requirements that all non-U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident travelers entering the U.S. by a Land or Ferry port-of-entry (at the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at time of entry.
This requirement applies for travelers entering the U.S. both for essential (e.g., study, employment) and for non-essential (tourist) reasons.
Please read the full announcement here.
Again, this requirement does NOT apply to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), or certain other U.S. nationals.
NOTE: This announcement does NOT change the requirements for entry to the U.S. by air.
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| LCE: Tea & Talk |
Tuesday, May 10 from 2 to 3 pm
Stata (Building 32) Amphitheater |
Meet and greet with the MIT Language Conversation Exchange. Practice a language with native speakers, meet a language partner, and learn about the LCE!
Co-sponsored by LCE and ISO
Please sign up before May 7 for bubble tea 😁 |
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| LCE: Conversation Groups |
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Join a small group for language practice and conversation exchange!
Our enthusiastic volunteers are leading small groups for Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, Portuguese/Spanish, and German!
Find dates and times in our LCE Community Slack Space and by subscribing to our newsletter. Interested in starting a group for another language? Reach out to the LCE team at lce@mit.edu.
If you are interested in another language, please fill out the form. We are also looking for new group leaders.
The Language Conversation Exchange is co-sponsored by ISO
Link to interest Form here |
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Spring 2022
Navigating MIT Series |
Last session was today!
See below for slides/recordings |
- Discover Boston in the Spring/Summer - Thurs, March 17 at 12noon in E19-202 (Slides)
- Imposter Phenomenon - Tues, March 29 at 5pm in 32-124 (Slides and IP Scale)
- Dating and Long-term Relationships - Fri, April 8 at 12noon in E19-202 (Slides)
- Cooking and Meal Prep for the Week - Tues, April 12 at 4pm via Zoom (Slides and Online Recipe Book)
- Finish Strong: End-of-Semester Hacks - Fri, April 29 at 12noon in E19-202 (Slides)
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| CAPD is hiring Career Exploration Leaders |
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting on April 25, 2022
Remote / On-campus
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CAPD is seeking students who are excited about the opportunity to exercise their skills in leadership, marketing, and event planning for students. Connect with employers, MIT alumni, and other students participating in Career Exploration events while managing large-scale projects. Work with a dedicated team of other student leaders and Institute Administrators and earn a monetary stipend of $1,300.
Full job descriptions are available through Handshake and the CAPD site. Open positions include Employer & Alumni Relations, Academic, and First-Year Ambassadors.
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| Bangladesh Student Association Iftar |
Saturday, April 30 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
W20-208
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Come join us with the Muslim Student Association over Iftar. Bangladeshi food will be provided. Food will be served at 7:45 PM.
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| Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias: Promoting An Inclusive Culture |
Tuesday May 3, 2:00-3:30pm
Virtual |
Presented by Dr. Kuheli Dutt, Assistant Dean for DEI, School of Science
Implicit biases and associations impact how we perceive people, including their professional capabilities. This is especially relevant to marginalized groups, who are often underrepresented in various fields, especially in STEM fields. Underrepresented groups (women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled individuals) face greater biases, and typically leave STEM fields at higher rates than majority groups. This session will provide a deeper understanding of bias, including systemic bias, which exists within the larger system of implicit biases and stereotypes prevalent in our society and in academia. This session will offer guidelines on how to promote a more inclusive and equitable culture and work environment.
More information on Handshake |
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| Antisemitism and Jewish Inclusion on Campus: A Workshop for Students |
Tuesday, May 3 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Bush Room
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Jewish students, as a minority group, are encountering much of the same discomfort that other minorities face on campus and in the world, in that they also don’t feel heard or acknowledged. This training is designed to help MIT students better understand the history of Judaism, the diversity of Jewish students/the Jewish community and how the rising climate of antisemitism, anti-Zionism and anti-Israel activity are impacting their peers and their feeling of being included in/excluded from campus life.
Link to RSVP
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| iREFS Virtual Wellness Coaching Workshop |
Wednesday, May 4 from 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Virtual |
iREFS is organizing an end-of-semester virtual wellness coaching workship event on 5/4 from 4 pm- 445 pm on Zoom. Please find the event information below. RSVP is required to get a food reimbursement of up to $12 per person.
Event description
Finish Strong: End-of-Semester Hacks and Relaxation
Wednesday, May 4th
4-4:45 pm via Zoom (https://mit.zoom.us/j/95386302682)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/byvuvzRhWwYU25Bq6
This wellness coaching workshop will provide strategies to help you maintain focus, prevent burnout, and get the best sleep that you can so you can finish strong this semester. Practice portable relaxation exercises for body and mind. Facilitator: Susanna (Zan) Barry, PsyD in Community Wellness at MIT Medical.
About Dr. Barry:
Zan is a senior program manager in Community Wellness at MIT Medical. Her health coaching programs for MIT students include stress reduction, sleep health, mindful eating, and ways of finding motivation and meaning.
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MIT Alumnae Bilingual Poetry Reading
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"No Need for Translation"
Friday, May 6, 4:00 pm
Virtual via zoom
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MIT Global Languages is excited to host a group of MIT alumnae poets for a reading focused on bilingual, multilingual, and other “beyond English” poetry!
These recent alumnae are authors of a poetry anthology, Our Ancestors Did Not Breathe This Air (forthcoming from Beltway Editions in April 2022), focused on themes of family, identity, and homeland. The project was funded in part by CAMIT and MIT MindHandHeart. The authors’ work bridges many languages, from Arabic to Bangla, Spanish, and Urdu.
At this event, they will be sharing some of their work, both published and unpublished.
Audience members are also encouraged to bring their work in which languages other than English are featured, whether that work is their own or by other poets, to share during the Q&A. Look forward to seeing you there!
Global Languages will have a limited number of copies of Our Ancestors Did Not Breathe This Air for distribution in the week prior to this event.
Registration required: REGISTER |
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| Everything you Need to Know about Attending a U.S. Law School |
Thursday May 12 from 9am-12pm
Virtual |
- Wonder how to choose the best school?
- What you can do to maximize your chances of getting into a great school?
- Whether an American LL.M. is worth the cost and time?
- Wonder how easy it is to get admitted?
- Are you thinking about an LL.M. in America?
Join us for three hours and leave with peace of mind and confidence that you are on the right path for your career. Admissions experts and deans from more than 10 U.S. law schools will answer your questions and help you navigate the world of graduate law degrees in the U.S.
This virtual program is designed for foreign attorneys but is open to anyone interested in graduate law programs. And best of all, it’s free.
Check out our website for speakers, topics, and how to register for free.
Sponsored by CAPD
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| The Writing and Communication Center continues its free consultations during Spring 2022! |
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| The Writing and Communication Center (WCC) continues its free one-on-one consultations on different types of written, spoken, and visual communication. You can receive in-person and remote support there at all stages of the writing and communication process, from brainstorming to the final version, on such projects as research papers, fellowship applications, cover letters, personal statements, dissertations, presentations, or posters. The WCC can also mentor you through writer’s blocks including procrastination, perfectionism, demoralization, and imposter stress. To learn more about the WCC, check their website and make an appointment through this link: https://mit.mywconline.com. Don’t wait, schedule today! |
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| Guide to Food @MIT |
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| The Food Security Action Team has shared guides to food @ MIT. Click on the flyers to access. |
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| Wellness Events & Resources |
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| [Wellbeing Check-in] This month: Mind |
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Focusing on your wellbeing by caring for your mind and body, fostering meaningful relationships, and finding purpose can help you to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Each month, we will provide a wellbeing check-in question related to one of the 4 pillars. Wellbeing Check-in questions are brought to you by DoingWell.
Ask Yourself: How am I letting matters that are out of my control stress me out?
Visit doingwell.mit.edu for more resources to prioritize your wellbeing.
Take care of yourself during challenging times |
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Sleep, Outdoors, Mindfulness, Exercise |
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| SOME is better than none |
| An acronym to help you through tough times. |
During times of uncertainty and stress, SOME activities are especially effective for caring for the body and mind: Sleep, Outdoor time, Mindfulness, and Exercise will help sustain you during tough times.
Instead of an “all-or-nothing” approach to self-care, you can choose SOMEthing from the list and do SOME of it today. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to work for you. SOME activities signal to your body and mind that you are listening to, appreciating, and taking care of yourself – because during extraordinary times, you really are doing SOMEthing extraordinary.
S is for Sleep: If you feel draggy and tired when you first wake up, turn on lights immediately and open window shades if the sun is up. Light can help suppress melatonin production (associated with sleepiness) and increase wakefulness.
O is for Outdoors: Sensory Walking: This adaptation for the walking meditation is simple, and just involves really tuning into our five senses as we move through space. As we get into the moment with our senses, we can really savor the precious moments we do have to be outside and moving, and all that is around us. Our senses keep us grounded in the moment while our thoughts drift to the past or future. Keep your eyes still, focus on the soles of your feet, focus on sounds, and focus on smells and tastes in the air.
-Dr. Chris Willard
M is for Mindfulness: Try listening mindfully when your friends speak. Instead of planning what to say next, take a deep breath, stay present, and give them your full attention. Attention is the greatest gift you could give!
E is for Exercise: Fit a workout in doing every day tasks! Increase your leg strength by doing squats instead of bending at the waist while picking up your house. As you walk up the stairs, try doing calf raises. Run alongside your kids when they are playing outside to get some cardio in. Making little changes like these could add up to about 60 minutes of exercise a day. |
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| Boston Symphony Orchestra MIT Discount |
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| Subsidized $5 BSO College Cards are now available for MIT students! This program is supported by the Bobko BSO Ticket Fund. With a BSO College Card, students can reserve free tickets to Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts each week during the entire 2021-22 season. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required—make sure to review the BSO public health policy: Safe in Sound. |
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