Wide Tim is a joyful beaver character and an MIT-wide sensation created by Tianyuan (Margaret) Zheng, MIT '23, MEng '24. Wide Tim loves MIT, spreading positivity, and bringing a touch of lightheartedness into MIT life. His many campus adventures are documented @wide_tim on Instagram. In collaboration with the artist, this program is part of Artfinity: The 2025 MIT Arts Festival, celebrating creativity and community at MIT.Pie is on us, while supplies last!

Are you an innovator, maker, designer, scientist, nurse, doctor, entrepreneur, programmer, engineer, researcher, artist, UX/CX professional, healthcare futurist, or simply passionate about advancing healthcare? Join MIT Hacking Medicine for GrandHack 2025, one of the world’s leading healthcare hackathons, from Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Boston, MA.This three-day event unites minds from medicine, engineering, business, and design to tackle pressing healthcare challenges. Participants will form interdisciplinary teams, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and pitch groundbreaking solutions to real-world problems. Whether you're here to meet, ideate, or hack, this is the weekend to drive healthcare innovation forward.

Time: 1:00 PMLocation: Medford, MA

Presented by the Emerson/Harris Program for Private Study Solo Recital SeriesProgramTBDLivestream: https://mta.mit.edu/viewlisten/live-killian-hallAbout the PerformersBecause Valerie K. Chen (EECS ’22, EECS MEng ’23) always dreamed of uniting the cellists, shestarted MIT’s first cello club CelloWorld(); and associated ensemble Cello++ (abbreviated C++).Her initiatives extend beyond just the cello world, however: Valerie also founded the Music Unites:Songs for Equity (MUSE) Project, an MIT video performance series highlighting Black artists.An ardent performer, Valerie has played in MIT’s Emerson/Harris Program, Jazz Combos, Chamber MusicSociety, campus pop-up music series “Sharing Notes,” and with the SymphonyOrchestra as both Concerto Competition winner and principal cellist. Most recently, she appeared assoloist with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall for MIT Tech Night.Outside of MIT, Valerie has won numerous accolades both as soloist and chamber musician. Shehas also held the position of principal cellist of local, California All-State, and All-National honororchestras. She is immensely grateful to her teachers Joyce Geeting, Maureen Hynes, CliveGreensmith, Kee-Hyun Kim, and Christine Lamprea.Valerie is currently pursuing her PhD in interactive robotics advised by Prof. Julie Shah. Her goal inboth research and music is to improve lives through everyday interactions, which natural-ly compelsher to share music jokes, no matter how minor the oppor-tune-ity.About the Emerson/Harris Program for Private StudySupport for private musical study is available for students through the Emerson/Harris Program (E/HP), which offers merit-based financial awards for outstanding achievement on instruments or voice in classical, jazz, or world music. Each academic year, the program awards Scholarships and Fellowships to nearly seventy students who commit to a full year’s study and participate in the musical life of MIT.Auditions for the program are held at the beginning of each academic year. Private teacher selections, made in consultation with the E/HP jury heads, may include instructors from MIT staff and throughout Greater Boston. The Emerson/Harris Program is funded by the late Mr. Cherry L. Emerson, Jr. (SM, 1941), in response to an appeal from AssociateProvost Ellen T. Harris (Class of 1949 Professor Emeritus of Music). The Emerson/Harris Masterclass Series is supported, in part, by the Robert L. Malster (1956) Fund.This project is presented as part of Artfinity, an Institute-sponsored event celebrating creativity and community at MIT. Artfinity is organized by the Office of the Arts.

Let's celebrate spring—come hang out at the Muddy Charles Pub! Enjoy complimentary snacks (courtesy of MS&PC, while it lasts), affordable drinks for purchase (cash only).Bring your spouse/partner, meet new friends, and unwind!Registration is required and must be confirmed, as space is limited. Please bring your MIT ID and a valid passport/local ID (21+).If you have any questions, please contact Ilja Hedemann, iljahedemann@gmail.com.ONLY FOR SPOUSES AND PARTNERS CONNECT

Experience the immediate benefits of myofascial release with this simple and effective self-care practice. Learn specialized ball rolling techniques that help penetrate through layers of skin, fascia and muscle and massage into your high-tension areas.Each class includes guided exercises using the Roll Model therapy balls, breath work and stretching techniques specifically designed to ease overburdened muscles and encourage deep mind-body relaxation. Explore various muscle groups and needy body areas each week to eliminate strain and discomfort from sitting too long, working on screens and living with stress.You will find greater self-awareness, freedom and ease in your body. Put the power of self-massage into your own hands.All levels welcome! This is a movement class and workout attire is strongly encouraged.Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this website, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.