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                            A newsletter from the Kendall Square Association
                        

The Orange Line is officially out of service. Here in Kendall, we're hopeful this moment will lay the groundwork for alternative ways of supporting all workers.

Also in this issue: Kendall's community support, the Urban Park Roof Garden, and staffing up.

Spotlight

Image via KSA Staff

Kendall Gives Back to Cambridge

KSA is collecting information about your company's community efforts as well as learning opportunities offered by your organization (e.g. internships, apprenticeships, etc.). The data collected will inform a KSA-led campaign highlighting the amazing work you do to make our community better.

Please forward this to your appropriate colleagues so that we can represent our community fully. For questions or additional form formats please contact Caleb Hurst-Hiller at caleb@kendallsquare.org.

Community Support

Experiential Learning Opportunities

The Big Story

Navigating MBTA Repairs

Image via CBS News

While news cycles remain flooded with stories about the challenges that lie ahead of MBTA service repairs, KSA is here to share resources.

Now is a time for everyone to be patient - with ourselves and with our teams - as we navigate new commutes. After Labor Day weekend, we’ll be hosting a Special Future of (how we) Work meeting to learn more about employer responses to service changes — and how we can all support each other during this time.

Thursday, September 8
Noon - 1 p.m.

To RSVP to this conversation, please email Yuqi Wang.

Take care of each other, and ride safely!

- The KSA Team

Explore Kendall

Image via KSA Staff

Urban Park Roof Garden is Open

This summer, Boston Properties unveiled the newly redeveloped Urban Park Roof Garden in conjunction with construction of the 325 Main Street building. We sat down with Bryan Koop, Executive Vice President for Boston Properties, Boston Region to learn more about this public oasis and the how everyone can access it. Read the full interview here.

Heard in Kendall

“In keeping with MIT’s motto of “mens et manus” (mind and hand), this course [Machine Learning for Materials Informatics] will explore the application of machine learning tools in designing new materials with remarkable mechanical properties.”

– Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education. To learn more about MIT's new live virtual course, “Machine Learning for Materials Informatics" visit MIT's Professional Education website.

Forward Momentum

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is looking for a new Senior Asset Manager. This onsite role requires routine visits to open spaces, and meeting with stakeholders. They will be responsible for maintaining CRA’s real estate assets and managing the community investment making programs. Apply today.

Happenings

ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
Restorative Yoga
Tuesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 25
6:15 am - 8:15 am
Host: Canal District Kendall

ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
Tacos with Chef Joe Gatto
Tuesday, August 23
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Host: Urban Park Roof Garden

ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
Circuit Fitness with InnerCity Weightlifting
Wednesday, August 24, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Host: Urban Park Roof Garden

ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
CX Fit
Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Host: Cambridge Crossing

ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
Live Music Fridays @ Termeer Square
Friday, August 26, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Host: Termeer Square

See full calendar

In the News

Pfizer, BioNTech Seek FDA Authorization for Updated Covid-19 Vaccine
— Wall Street Journal

City of Boston updates parking app with help from mobile developers
— Boston Globe

Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns
— MIT News

Developers score $82M loan for suburban office-to-lab conversion

— Boston Business Journal

Photo of the Week

            Image via @massstemweek

Get Involved with Massachusetts STEM Week

Massachusetts STEM Week is back! To strengthen partnerships with STEM employers in Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Education and the STEM Advisory Council is inviting businesses to join them on Wednesday, October 19 and celebrate Industry Day. For more information or if your company is interested, please reach out to Colleen Maloney at Colleen.R.Maloney2@mass.gov.

Kendall Square Association

510 Kendall Street

Cambridge, MA 02142

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