MIT Takes a Break with the Day of Play
June 04, 2018
Finals week is a stressful time for many of our students, but on a sunny Friday in May, the community puts studying aside for a few hours of food, games, music, and more at the MIT Day of Play.
Wellness and Support, Recreation
IFC Wins Impact Award for Student-Led Consultant Initiative
April 19, 2018
The MIT Interfraternity Council was recognized with an Amy Vojta Impact Award for their risk management efforts at the 2018 Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA) Annual Conference over the weekend of February 24.
Conflict Management, Student Groups, Leadership, FSILG
MIT joins national Hazing Prevention Consortium
March 28, 2018
This year, MIT has officially become a member of the Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC), a multi-university organization dedicated to creating a culture of inclusiveness through data-driven policies and education.
Student Citizenship, Leadership, FSILG
Food Insecurity Solutions Working Group Releases Findings and Recommendations
March 20, 2018
Recent survey data show that 2-8 percent of MIT graduate students and as many as 13 percent of MIT undergraduates do not have enough to eat. And the problem is not unique to MIT: other similar schools report that about 20 percent of their students struggle with food insecurity.
Wellness and Support, Undergraduate, Dean for Student Life, Dining, Graduate
Campus Lights Bring Holiday Cheer to MIT Community
December 19, 2017
Tech Twinkles, a celebration of holiday lights on MIT’s campus, drew hundreds of students and community members to the Stratton Student Center on December 6.
Wellness and Support, Undergraduate, Student Groups
Annual Wellness Fair Draws Students to Learn About Campus Resources
November 30, 2017
Earlier this month, MIT’s MindHandHeart and the Division of Student Life hosted its annual Wellness Fair in the Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center. The event featured over 25 wellness-related campus resources for students to learn more about.
Wellness and Support
MIT Community Unites for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts
November 07, 2017
Last month, the MIT Association of Puerto Rican Students organized a three-day donation drive from October 3-5 in efforts to help Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Crisis, Student Groups, Leadership, Public Service
Violence Prevention and Response raise awareness of domestic and intimate partner violence
October 27, 2017
While Violence Prevention and Response (VPR) stages special events and communications to mark the 30th annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, VPR staff work year-round to educate students, faculty, and staff on sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, harassment, and stalking, and t
Wellness and Support
Division of Student Life Introduces Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
July 31, 2017
The Division of Student Life’s Staff Engagement Advisory Board (SEAboard) has introduced a statement intended to inform and guide staff on issues related to diversity and inclusion:
Diversity, Inclusion