Events & Programs

Events &
Programs

WXGS Events & Programs


WXGS' mission is to build community and a sense of belonging at MIT. We do this through monthly and recurring programs and events centered on wellness, education, discussion, intersectional identity, support, creativity, leadership, and fun. Students can engage with each other and connect with the larger faculty and staff community. These opportunities come from all areas of campus—student groups, administrative offices, academic departments, dorms, and lab groups.

 

Monthly Programs


WXGS Programs

 

WXGS & Intercultural Engagement (i.e.) Rosie's Place Care Package Drive 

Description: For Women’s History Month, WXGS and i.e. are collecting donations and building care packages for Rosie’s Place, a safe haven and shelter in Boston for all those who self-identify as women. Drop locations are in the Cheney Room (3-308), SPXCE (W31-110), and Rainbow Lounge (50-250). We can accept new, unexpired, unopened, and full-sized products only. Items include oral hygiene products, body hygiene products, skin care, and hair care products. 

 

  • Drop Locations: Cheney Room, 3-308; SPXCE, W31-110; Rainbow Lounge, 50-250
  • Dates: February 26-March 13th
  • Please email Dakota Armstrong (dakotaja@mit.edu) or Emma Martin (erma9@mit.edu) if you have any questions. 

 

Uplifting Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Voices

Description: Join WXGS and Jesse Freidin (He/Him), a queer-identified photographer, author, and educator, for a conversation on elevating the experience of the trans and gender non-conforming community through portraiture and interviews in his current project “Are You OK?”. Open to all MIT students.

 

  • Location: Cheney Room, 3-308
  • Date: Tuesday, March 5th
  • Time: 5:30-6:30pm
  • Snacks will be provided 

 

Exploration of Data + Feminism 

Description: To celebrate Women’s Heritage Month, come learn from Catherine D’Ignazio (she/hers) on how to use data and computational methods to work towards gender and racial equity. D’Ignazio is a scholar, artist/designer and hacker mama who focuses on feminist technology, data literacy and civic engagement. Open to all MIT students. 

 

  • Location: Wellbeing Lab, W20-308
  • Date: Monday, March 11th
  • Time: 6:30-7:30pm
  • Dinner will be provided 

 

Rosie's Place Care Package Assembly

Description: Help WXGS and i.e. assemble Rosie's Place care packages! These packages will be donated to Rosie's Place, a shelter and home for women-identifying people in Boston. 

 

  • Location: SPXCE, W31-110, 120 Massachusettes Avenue 
  • Date: Monday, March 18th
  • Time: 4:00-6:30pm
  • Insomnia cookies will be provided! 

 

The Ibero-American x WXGS Film Series Invites You To A Screening Of La Camarista

Description: Join WXGS and MIT Global Languages with a screening of La Camarista. Screening will start at 5:30pm and a talk back session afterwards. This film celebrates Women's Heritage Month and female directors in the Spanish speaking world. Snacks will be provided. Free and open to all MIT undergraduate students.

 

  • Location: Cheney Room, 3-308
  • Date: Tuesday, March 19th 
  • Time: 5:30pm
  • Snacks will be provided 

 

Move Your Body! 

Description: Join WXGS and MIT Recreation for a free women's and nonbinary-only workout. This workout is hosted by full-time personal trainer Nichell Latimore (she/her). Free registration is required, and Nichell will meet students at the Zesiger main desk. 

 


 


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Do you have an idea for a program you want to see in the Cheney Room? Feel free to connect with us about it:  wxgs@mit.edu