CSL - Meeting Minutes

Minutes will be posted here after each committee meeting.

December 12, 2008 Meeting Minutes

February 6, 2009 Meeting Minutes

 On The Spot Winners

On the Spot Winners

Summer 2009

 Design Notes: Newsletter of the MIT Hobby Shop

Click below to access issues of the MIT Hobby Shop newsletter, Design Notes: 

Fall 2009 Design Notes

Fall 2008 Design Notes

 LARRY ANDERSON HONORED BY NEW ENGLAND BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

LARRY ANDERSON HONORED BY NEW ENGLAND BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
MIT Head Coach Named New England Division III Coach of the Year

 Statement Regarding DSL Reorganization

Effective July 1, 2009, MIT’s Division of Student Life (DSL) will be streamlined into five departments: Residential Life; Student Development and Support; the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER); Religious Life; and DSL Administration.

 MIT’s Community Development and Substance Abuse Center one of three colleges to win national award

The MIT Community Development and Substance Abuse Center (CDSA) is one of three college programs to receive the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2009 Science and Service Award for exemplary implementation of evidence-based services.

 Student leaders, alumni coaches launch Community Catalyst

The Alan ’73 and Terri Spoon Community Catalyst Leadership Program held its third-annual kickoff event on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge. Community Catalyst pairs 50 juniors from across the Institute with alumni coaches for a year-long intensive leadership development program.  

 Commemorative Smoot Plaque Unveiled

The 50th Anniversary Smoot Plaque was unveiled in a ceremony on the Cambridge side of the Harvard/MIT Bridge.

 The MIT Beaver Dash

The MIT Habitat for Humanity club presents...

 New weekly reflection in the MIT Chapel

Need help with your outlook? Take a moment to look within.

That's the recommendation of the Institute's chaplains, who are starting "Tuesdays in the Chapel at MIT," a new, weekly service dedicated to reflection, meditation, and inspiration. "The goal is to give people a chance to center themselves, so they can focus, meditate, and think about how they will approach the week," says Dr. Robert Randolph, Chaplain to the Institute.

Hosted in the campus chapel, the brief sessions will run from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. each Tuesday morning throughout the school year. Randolph says the tone will be deliberately simple: a short musical piece, a reading, words of encouragement, and time for reflection. The theme for this year is "Finding Hope in Hard Times."

"The intention and focus is going to be, 'How do you get through hard times?" Randolph says. "We all know that many of our friends are struggling. Some of us are struggling in these difficult times, as well."

All are welcome. Chaplains from all religious traditions will take the lead for the first few weeks, and as the rhythm of the gathering is established, others will add their voices. After the service and before 9 AM, coffee and juice will be available in W11.

For more information, contact Dr. Randolph at (617) 258-5484 or randolph@mit.edu.

 MIT to Host World Premier of Alum's Film

The talents of MIT alumni are not confined to just science and technology. Several have a natural affinity for the arts as well, like filmmaking. In fact, a local alum, Bruce Twickler '67, has a documentary film company, Docema, right here in Cambridge. His company has just finished the production of the two-hour film, "Broadside," and will hold the world premier screening at MIT on September 29th. 

“Broadside" tells the story of the fiercest naval war in the age of sail. The rivalry between the British and the Dutch spanned oceans, continents and empires. The film is cast in the actual houses, gardens and forts of the seventeenth century and uses 3D animations to bring 1660 New Amsterdam and London to life. As those who have seen Twickler's previous documentary film "Damrell's Fire", the technical sophistication is simply stunning. 

The evening includes refreshments and a chance to visit beforehand with Bruce Twickler ‘67, who will discuss the making of this engaging film, and how, after a varied but successful career in the software industry, he founded a documentary film production company. 

“Broadside” will be shown in the Kirsch Auditorium of the Stata Center from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Tuesday, September 29. To register, please go to the MIT Club of Boston web site for this event. The cost is $10 for MIT Club of Boston members, $15 for non-members, and $20 at the door. The event is also open to the general public. 

 Updated 9/11/09 Flu Information for Students

The Institute’s preparations for flu season include not just medical and academic assistance, but the full support of the Division of Student Life (DSL). If you get the flu, the offices in DSL are here to make sure you get the assistance you need.

 MIT Service Fair

Wednesday, September 9th, 5:00 to 6:30PM in Lobby 13. Meet and talk with over 30 representatives from local nonprofit agencies and MIT service groups.

 Division of Student Life Flu Resources

The Institute’s preparations for flu season include not just medical and academic assistance, but the full support of the Division of Student Life (DSL). If you get the flu, the offices in DSL are here to make sure you get the assistance you need. 

Be Prepared.

Visit the MIT Medical H1N1 FAQ to learn more about prevention, symptoms, and vaccinations. Stock up early on food, water, and medical supplies in case you become ill and have to stay home. Know who to contact in your Residence Hall or FSILG to alert them should you become sick.

If you begin to feel sick, let MIT know. 

Review MIT Medical's H1N1 FAQ or call MIT Medical at (617) 253-3381 to review your symptoms and decide next steps. MIT Medical will need your permission to alert Residential Life about your condition. Your Housemasters, GRTs, and RAs can provide you with support and resources.  

If you become ill, stay home and get better.

If you're sick, your top priority should be to get well. Follow MIT Medical's guidelines for recovery, which ask that you stay home and rest.

We understand how important academics are at MIT, but it is in everyone's best interest that you stay home and get well. Contact your professors to let them know you are ill and will not be attending class or completing assignments. Should you need additional support in your discussions with your professors, contact Student Support Services at (617) 253-4861.

 DSL Beat Newsletter

DSL Beat: Newsletter of the Division of Student Life (DSL).

Current Issue: Summer 2009 

Click below to access past issues of The Beat.

Spring 2009

Winter 2009

Summer 2008

Spring 2008

Fall 2007

Summer 2007

 MIT Community Gardens

Gardening can be a humbling yet rewarding experience, as the 32 gardeners who participated in the MIT Community Gardens project discovered. The three year pilot project in urban sustainable agriculture was started by Cheryl Vossmer, MIT Police Sgt. and Ryan Gray, Libraries Administrative Assistant and Public Service Support Associate. Participants were selected in a lottery last Spring for a chance to have a plot on the roof of West Garage or on the ground along the Albany Street Garage. 

Ninety-two staff/faculty entered the lottery, a much higher and exciting number than expected. “One of the things that makes this project so unique is that MIT is about engineering, not about agriculture. Yet there is so much excitement about agriculture here,” said Vossmer. 

Once selected, the gardeners were required to purchase an Earthbox and their own plants. Earthboxes are low-cost, compact and water-efficient containers, complete with organic soil and fertilizer. “The Earthboxes were a perfect solution to the problem of finding green space on campus to grow crops,” said Gray. They require no soil testing, and everything is contained in the box, making for easy cleanup and re-usability. 

 New Staff Changes in DSL

As we move into the new school year, we are proud to announce some staff changes occurring in student life.

 DSL Staff featured in MIT Parents News

Four DSL Staff members wrote articles that were featured in the Spring 2009 edition of the newsletter,
MIT Parents News. Staff whose articles were featured included Emily Flores, Residence Life Associate; Marc Lo, Residence Life Associate & Associate Housemaster; Bob Ferrara ‘67, Executive Director of Strategic Planning, Communication and Alumni Relations; and Ruth Kohorn Rosenberg, Director of Mediation, Office of Student Citizenship. 

To view the Spring 2009 edition of MIT Parents News, click here.

 New Campus Dining Website

The MIT Campus Dining Web site has a new look and improved content including better venue search features -- visit http://dining.mit.edu.

 Fusions: Minds & Hands Shaping our Future

The 2010 Furniture Society Conference will be held at MIT, June 16-19. The theme of the conference is Fusions: Minds & Hands Shaping Our Future.

 Statement Regarding DSL Fund-raising

Effective May 1, 2009, MIT’s Division of Student Life (DSL) will transfer the bulk of its fund-raising functions to the Institute’s Office of Resource Development.

 Hobby Shop Commencement Day Open House

Friday, June 5th, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. W31-031
Please join us for demonstrations, conversation and light refreshments.

 "Flapjacks for Finals" tenth anniversary, Sunday, May 17

Sunday, May 17, marks the 10th annual pre-finals late night pancake breakfast.  The event has had several names over they years, but now holds the moniker, "Flapjacks for Finals." 

The event was first held in 1999 as a way to help students cope with finals week stresses. This continues to be the objective. In addition to enjoying pancakes, eggs, coffee and other breakfast favorites, students attending this year can listen to music, get a 5-minute chair massage, or just relax and chat with other students and event volunteers.

Groups from throughout the DSL and the Institute are providing support for this year's event. A big thanks to all event sponsors: MIT Campus Dining; MIT Residential Life; Residential Life Programs; The MIT Police; The Division of Student Life; MIT Federal Credit Union; Community Development and Substance Abuse; MIT Audio Visual; The Campus Activities Complex; DAPER/MIT Recreational Sports; The Center for Health Promotion and Wellness; Sodexo Campus Services; Dunkin Donuts; and the MIT Admissions Office. 

A big thanks to all event volunteers as well!

This event is free and open to all MIT students. It will be held Sunday, May 17 from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM in the Lobdell Food Court (W20). For more information, please contact Anne Wilson, MIT Campus Dining, at awwilson@mit.edu.

 Produce Market on campus

Open for business on Tuesdays from noon to 6:00 p.m. in the East Campus Courtyard near Walker Memorial.

 IDEAS Competition Awards Ceremony

Monday, May 4, 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Stata Center, Room 32-123

 Student Leader Awards Ceremony

Student Leaders Award Ceremony
Friday, May 8th
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
 

Student leaders define MIT. They lay the foundations, build the governments, plan the events, and enrich the culture that is MIT. The Student Leader Awards are here to make sure their hard work gets noticed. To learn more about the award categories, click here.

 A Talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Nobel Laureate, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will speak at MIT on Thursday, April 30th in Kresge Auditorium at 2:00 p.m., launching The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT. The new Center will promote the Dalai Lama's vision of a better world by sponsoring interdisciplinary programs and deliberations on ethics.

 Class Olympics Field Day

Friday, April 24th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in and around the DAPER complex. Class vs. Class events include a Spirit Contest, Tug of War, Sponge
Dodgeball, Accuracy Throw, 3-legged race and REC Race (our version of the "Amazing Race")

 Campus Preview Weekend

April 16-19

During the annual Campus Preview Weekend, parents and prospective students flood the MIT campus to experience an inside look into MIT. There is never a dull moment in the weekend that offers everything from house tours, to student life panels, to music, to a prom dress rugby tournament, to the annual Next Act play.

 The Intellectuals Circle

The Intellectuals's Circle
On display from April 2nd- May 3rd
Brain and Cognitive Science Center, Atrium
Building 46
Touring  the MIT Campus, Summer 2009

 Guitar Hero Tournament

Plug in and rock out at the Guitar Hero Tournament! Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the W20 Coffeehouse Lounge. Hosted by Student Activities Association (SAO) and the Campus Activities Complex (CAC). Hundreds of prizes as well as prizes for best costume and craziest perfomance!

 Irish Cultural Night & St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Edgerton House

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Edgerton House Irish Culture Night. Tuesday, March 17th,  8:00p–11:00p, in the Edgerton Large Lounge (NW10). This is the first event in a series of Edgerton "cultural nights," which will showcase some of the diverse cultures represented in Edgerton House.

Click here for more details about the event.

 March 10- MIT Sport Shorts

MIT Sport Shorts

 March 10, 2009- James Kramer, DAPER Sports Information

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 MIT SPORT SHORTS-- March 10, 2009

MIT SPORT SHORTS --March 10, 2009

Zimmerman Leads National Qualifiers with Third ECAC Gymnast of the Year Award
The MIT women’s gymnastics team got its best performance this season at the most significant time, placing a solid fourth at the ECAC Division III Championship hosted by Ursinus College this past Saturday, while three Engineers qualified for the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Championship, to be held in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 20. Among those heading to the Midwest are senior superstar Julia Zimmerman, who was named ECAC Gymnast of the Year for the third time, while setting a new ECAC and school record in the all around with a score 38.675; freshman phenom Leanna Morinishi, who placed fifth in the all-around at 37.350; and junior stalwart Katie Mingo, who qualified with a beam tally of 9.350. As a team, the Cardinal and Gray missed the national event by just 0.25 of a point.

Cinderella Season Ends for Men’s Basketball

Above: President Hockfield joins “screaming, cheering, face-painting geniuses” to cheer on the  Men’s Basketball Team.
Men’s Basketball lost in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament to finish the season with a school record-tying 21 wins (21-9). In the opening round of the tournament, the Engineers stunned No. 17 Rhode Island College for their first win ever against a nationally-ranked team. For more media links and photos head to mens-basketball-page.

 New Ashdown Glows Green

The new Ashdown dormitory, which opened August 13th 2008, has been awarded the LEED level of gold for its environmentally friendly aspects.

 Hobby Shop: a place for students’ ideas to come to life.

Working with his hands, brain, and heart, Dayan Paez, a Mechanical Engineering senior, found a place where he could make his ideas become reality: the Hobby Shop.