Becoming Ungovernable: Hill Peoples, Decentralized Resistance and Buddhist Nationalism in Southeast Asiapresented by : Dr David Thang Moe, Research Affiliate, MIT Center for International StudiesWhy does the central state, shaped by Buddhist nationalism, become an enemy of ethnic and religious minorities in Hill Southeast Asia—a region referred to as Zomia by James Scott and others? In what ways do decentralized resistance movements across Southeast Asia’s villages and valleys—particularly in Myanmar and its diasporic communities—challenge the military power of the central state? How might ungovernable communities in these hill areas reimagine a new nation that moves beyond Buddhist state nationalism and military dictatorship? Drawing on his firsthand experiences and his forthcoming monograph, Beyond Buddhist Nationalism (Oxford University Press), David Moe will explore the politics of civil war, Buddhist nationalism, ethnic conflict, everyday forms of decentralized resistance, diasporic mobilization, efforts toward ethnic reconciliation, and a new vision for a democratic and inclusive future of nationhood.

Student authors will read from their work collected in this year's edition of Angles. There will be light refreshments.Co-hosted by Comparative Media Studies/Writing and MIT Libraries.

On Wednesday nights 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 around 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).Please note that we will not meet during the week of Thanksgiving nor between Christmas and New Year's Day. Please see our website (le-ministry.mit.edu) for updates on meeting times and locations as well as additional details.

Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Springfield, MA

Come join the MIT Women’s Chorale as we experience the joy of making music together! New singers from throughout the MIT community are welcome on Wednesdays evenings, beginning on September 10, from 7 to 9 pm in Building 4 as we practice for our December concert.The Chorale, a concert choir focused on music for treble voice, is led by our talented music director, Nhung Truong, who makes each rehearsal a pleasure.We ask that prospective singers contact us at mitwc@mit.edu to register with us and be placed on an e mail list to receive necessary information. Further details are available on our website.https://web.mit.edu/womensleague/womenschorale/

Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Worcester, MA