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| Tax Workshop is March 2nd |
Tax workshop FLYER
More workshop info and Zoom link at VPF website |
Each year, by April 15, every international student, individuals in certain other nonimmigrant visa statuses, as well as American Citizens and Permanent Residents, are required to file a Federal income tax return with the U.S. Government (and in some cases also need to file a State income tax return in each state that the individual resided) based on any physical presence in the U.S. during the previous calendar year.
The April 15, 2021 deadline is to file income tax returns for all who had been physically present in the U.S. during the 2020 calendar year. Students physically inside the U.S. during 2020, whether they worked or not, are required to file an income tax return. Students who have worked at MIT during 2020, including receiving assistantships or fellowships, should receive the necessary documents needed to complete their income tax returns by the end of February 2021.
MIT provides a number of resources to support international students completing their required income tax returns. Links to the available resources are available on the ISO Taxes webpage (https://iso.mit.edu/maintaining-status/taxes/).
A brief overview of the available tax resources are as follows:
Tax Guidance for Non-Resident Tax Filers
The MIT Office of the Vice President for Finance, in cooperation with the International Scholars Office (ISchO) and the International Students Office (ISO), created a website for foreign nationals to provide resources and links related to receiving payments from MIT and guidance on income taxes. This is the best place to start with any questions about taxes and filing your income tax returns.
MIT Tax Workshop
The MIT Office of the Vice President for Finance will host an online Tax Workshop for students and scholars on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Details will be provided as we get closer to the workshop date and on the VPF website.
Glacier Tax Prep Software
The ISO makes available to MIT international students for free a license for the Glacier Tax Prep software to assist in completing the Federal income tax return. The software is available now but please wait until you have received your tax forms from MIT before using it. The ISO will email all MIT international students once the software is available. We hope this information is helpful and we will be sure to email students when additional updates are available. |
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| February is Black History Month |
| ISO will highlight each week on Facebook and in our newsletter a TED talk given by a Black intellectual or artist |
Week 4:
(Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TEDGlobal 2009)
Black History Month has its origins in 1915 when historian Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland founded an organization now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). They first sponsored a national Negro History Week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In the late 1960s, due to the civil rights movement and growing awareness of Black identity, Negro History week evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses.
In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially designated the month of February “Black History Month,” calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” |
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| Language Conversation Exchange "Conversation Cafe" |
Friday, March 5
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST |
Co-sponsored by LCE & ISO
Advance registration for each event is required
After a short opening culture or language presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Participants, please start arriving at 11:50 AM so that presentation can start promptly at 12noon.
Subscribe to the LCE email list |
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| Romantic Relationships during the Pandemic and Beyond |
Wednesdays, 2 - 3:15 PM
Starting March 10th |
This four-week workshop will introduce some of the key elements in building healthy relationships. Participants will consider challenges faced by couples during the pandemic. Each session will focus on a specific topic and time will be allotted for an experiential exercise and reflections. Participants are welcome to submit questions of personal interest in advance.
Open to: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Group leaders:
Maria Minkova, PsyD: mminkova@med.mit.edu
Whitney Erbey, Psychology Intern: werby@med.mit.edu |
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| Apply to be a PEP Leader! |
Open to Undergrads
Apply Online by Friday, Mar 12, 2021 - 12 PM EST
OR Submit applications via email to Alma Jam: almajam@mit.edu |
PEP stands for Peer Educator Program. A PEP Leader is an official liaison of the Institute and a trained professional member of the Office of Multicultural Programs. As student leaders, they will exercise their exemplary academic work, interpersonal skills, and personal experience to assist their peers, student groups/organizations, and other department organizations to consultor educate on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
All currently enrolled undergraduates are eligible for becoming a PEP Leader
Information Sessions 1
Wednesday, March 3
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST
Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93304764629
Information Session 2
Tuesday, March 9
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99061385587 |
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| Apply for a funded PKG Fellowship for summer 2021! |
MIT PKG Center
Deadline: Tuesday, Mar 30, 2021 Noon |
The PKG Fellowships program supports MIT students working on capacity-building social impact and community engagement projects, working with community-focused organizations including non-profits and social enterprises. These can include a student's own social enterprise.
We welcome a wide range of social impact projects and support work with communities in the US and abroad. For Summer 2021, all projects must be planned for remote work. Find examples of past projects here. |
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| Wellness Events & Resources |
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| New "Daily Table" Grocery Store |
| Recently opened in Central Square |
| No one should have to choose between their health and their budget when it comes to food. That's why Daily Table sources nutritious, delicious food at prices that every budget can afford --an average of 30% less than other local supermarkets. |
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| Community Wellness: Group Health Coaching Workshops |
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Hack Your Sleep
Strategies to help you reboot your sleep schedule, get the best quality sleep you can, and make getting up in the morning easier. Learn about MIT resources to decrease stress and improve sleep health.
- Wednesday, March 10 5:30-6 pm
- Wednesday, March 31 12:30-1 pm
Motivation and Productivity: COVID-19 Edition
Manage time, energy, and productivity, connect with deeper motivations to avoid burnout and maintain focus, and make a blueprint for your own productivity plan.
- Wednesday, March 17 12:30-1 pm
- Tuesday, March 30 12:30-1 pm
Koru Mindfulness
(Students only)
Open your mind and manage your stress! Koru is a four-week introduction to the practice of mindfulness. Participation in Koru is associated with decreased stress and self-judgment and increased mindfulness and sleep quality.
Register at bit.ly/mitkorufeb21
Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16 |
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| RAK Week Self-Care Events |
Random Acts of Kindness Week is March 1-5, 2021
March 1: Self-Compassion and Self-Care
March 3: Preventing Burnout
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Self-Compassion and Self-Care
Presenter: Zan Barry (Community Wellness)
Monday, March 1, 12:30-1pm EST
mit.zoom.us/j/92179632108
Gratitude, self-compassion, and stress management practices have been researched for their value in difficult times. During this workshop, we will practice gratitude, self-compassion, and relaxation techniques, and other inspiring skills to help with self-care.
Preventing Burnout
Presenter: Maryam Khodadoust (SMH&CS)
Wednesday, March 3, 12:00-1pm EST
mit.zoom.us/j/92179632108
Do you work in fits and spurts around deadlines? Do you keep promising yourself to do things differently, but have a hard time transitioning to a healthier pacing? Attend this workshop and learn strategies to break out of the cycle of fits and spurts. You will learn specific strategies to shift to a healthier pace and maybe even enjoy your academic/work journey!
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| RAK WEEK SPONSORED BY MINDHANDHEART |
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