Every Wednesday night you are invited to come to The Table for peaceful Christian worship in the Chapel at 5:15 pm and dinner in the Main Dining Room of W11 at 6:30 pm.We worship with beautiful songs, open conversation about the Scriptures, prayers and a simple sharing of communion around the altar. Then we enjoy dinner together and good company together. Whether you come every week or just drop by once in a while, there is a caring community for you at the Table.You are truly welcome to come as you are: undergrad, grad, or post-doc; sure of your faith or wondering what it is all about; gay, straight, bi, trans*, questioning. Please join us for no-pressure worship and fellowship.Hosted by the Lutheran Epsicopal Ministry @ MIT. For more information, or to verify gathering times during holiday and vacation periods, please contact chaplains Andrew Heisen (heisen@mit.edu) and Kevin Vetiac (kvet246@mit.edu).

Many people think gentle yoga is too easy and not an effective form of fitness. Think again! You can practice yoga in ways that are both active and gentle at the same time.Come enjoy the many known benefits of yoga through:the practice of active yet gentle, rhythmic movementheld yoga poses and vinyasa flow (moving from pose to pose via the breath)pranayam (breath work)relaxation and meditationIn this well-rounded class, Celeste LeMieux, 500 hr certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, provides clear instructions and modifications, making it accessible and beneficial to practitioners of all ages and stages of yoga practice and life.You will leave class feeling both stretched and strengthened while also feeling more calm and relaxed. This class is the perfect mid-week reset for body and mind. Come see how less really can be more!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 fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.

Refuge @ MIT. Join our weekly gathering for Christian students and seekers as we have worship, prayer and Bible study each Wednesday evening. We share some food and enjoy an in depth Bible study, open to all students at MIT.

Juliette Kayyem and Kori Schake provide in-depth analysis on President Trump’s first 100 days in office and what this means for our nation and the world.Please RSVP here.Speakers:Juliette Kayyem is the faculty chair of the Homeland Security and Security and Global Health Projects at Harvard University and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She also serves as a senior national security analyst for CNN where she has been described as CNN’s “go to” for disasters. A contributing writer to The Atlantic, Professor Kayyem has a weekly security segment on NPR’s Boston station WGBH. Her most recent book, "The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters," was described in a New Yorker profile as an “engagingly urgent blueprint for rethinking our approach to disaster preparedness and response.” She served as President Obama’s assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.Kori Schake leads the foreign and defense policy team at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author of "Safe Passage: the Transition from British to American Hegemony," and a contributing writer at the Atlantic, War on the Rocks, and Bloomberg. Before joining AEI, Dr. Schake was the deputy director-general of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London. She has had a distinguished career in government, working at the US State Department, the US Department of Defense, and the National Security Council at the White House. She has also taught at Stanford, West Point, Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, National Defense University, and the University of Maryland. She has written additional books, including "America vs the West: Can the Liberal World Order Be Preserved?" and is coeditor, along with former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, of “Warriors & Citizens: American Views of Our Military.”Moderator: Evan Lieberman is the Total Professor of Political Science and Contemporary Africa and the director of the MIT Center for International Studies. He conducts research on the political-economy of development, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. He studies the democratic politics of governing ethnically and racially diverse societies, including the challenges of public health, climate adaptation, and ensuring respect for human dignity. Lieberman is the author, most recently, of "Until We Have Won Our Liberty: South Africa after Apartheid."Refreshments will be served after the event in the main lobby.Free & open to the public. A recording will be posted on YouTube following the event.MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability related accommodation to attend or have other questions, please contact us at starrforum@mit.edu.Sign up for Starr Forum emails to get notified about upcoming events.A full listing of Starr Forums is available here.

A Historic Moment for Innovation & Disruption: Insights from Founders & Investors📅 Date & Time: 6 PM Wednesday, April 16th📍 Location: Live Online (Zoom Webinar)🎟️ Register Now: https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/rYM-zU5FQGygevS2e6TZPwThe GenAI revolution is creating transformative opportunities for new digital innovators to impact education and workforce development. The $6 trillion global education market includes the PK-12, post-secondary, and workforce education sectors – and a growing set of opportunity areas such as healthcare & aging education, career & lifelong learning, and financial concepts & literacy education.Join us and hear from EdTech experts, GenAI+Tech founders, and the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education technology market – all to provide you with insights on getting started, successfully applying GenAI+Tech advances in education, understanding education market sectors, getting funded, finding resources, scaling your startup, and finding your path to impact and success.MIT is at the epicenter of the GenAI and Digital revolution with cutting-edge research, our “GenAI Impact Consortium” with OpenAI and industry partners, and a new NSF I-Corps hub led by MIT supporting a partnership of eight New England universities committed to expanding and accelerating science and technology entrepreneurship for commercial and impact success – including in education.This informal zoom event will be focused on serving aspiring and first time founders and teams, but those interested in GenAI+Tech for education and societal impact are warmly welcome to join.Panel 1: EdTech Landscape, GenAI+Tech Startups & Founder RoundtableEdTech Vision – Luyen Chou, CEO & Founder, DeweyLearnPK-12 & Workforce – Ricard Huguet, CEO & Founder, ROBOTIXCollege & Corporate – Steve Shapiro, CEO & Founder, FineTuneFuture of Work – Jodi McPherson, CEO & Co-Founder Work SimplrModerator – Steve Smith, MIT VMS, Harvard iLab & CEO G7 ResearchPart 2: GenAI+Tech Startup Opportunities to Disrupt & Improve EducationGenAI+Tech Startups in EdTech & Workforce – Tom Costin, Managing Director, Owl VenturesBuilding GenAI+Tech Ventures - Jessie Woolley-Wilson, Operating Partner, Owl VenturesVCs as Funders & Partners - Lyman Missimer, Vice President, Owl VenturesModerator – Alison Doucette, MIT VMS & GenAI+Education Startup Advisor

"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna." -: BHagavad gita 4.9We’re pleased to invite you to join us for a special celebration of Ram Navami, hosted by Vedic Vision Forum.Ram Navami marks the appearance of Lord Ram, a revered figure known for his unwavering commitment to truth, compassion, and righteousness. This occasion offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with values that bring clarity and balance to our lives.The evening will include devotional music, reflections on the life and teachings of Lord Ram, and a chance to engage with a welcoming community of like-minded individuals. We warmly invite you to be part of this thoughtful and peaceful gathering.Event Details:Date: 18th April (Friday) Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Venue: Room 56-114RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/MgoXuzNju3AxNkRR9To enhance your experience, delicious vegetarian dinner will be served after the session!Best wishes, MIT Vedic Vision Forum