Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8 pm Thomas Tull Concert Hall at the Joyce Linde Music Building 201 Amherst Street, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCHARLES SHADLE - Catkin for solo oboe (2020) KEERIL MAKAN - NEW WORK for clarinet and strings, in celebration of the McGovern Institute's 25th anniversary (2025) ELENA RUEHR - Of Water and Clouds for flute and piano (1986) CHARLES SHADLE - Choctaw Animals for solo piano (2019) ELENA RUEHR - Ghost Song from Broadway Boogie Woogie (2024) EVAN ZIPORYN - Be-In for clarinet and strings (1991)MIT is regarded as the world's preeminent engineering school; what few may know is that its music program rivals many conservatories. Radius Ensemble is delighted to present this special concert of works by MIT's renowned faculty composers, in the gorgeous new Thomas Tull Concert Hall and in celebration of the new Joyce Linde Music Building. The program includes six works by MIT composers Charles Shadle, Elena Ruehr, Keeril Makan, and Evan Ziporyn.Located steps from Mass Ave, behind Kresge Auditorium, the new concert hall is a theater in the round, with superb acoustics and full amenities. Click here for parking and dining options in the vicinity.This concert is FREE! RSVPs encouraged but not required — RSVP here, or check out the full season and subscribe.About Radius EnsembleRadius Ensemble liberates classical music for a new generation of music lovers with a fresh combination of eclectic programming and intimate performances by extraordinary musicians.Named Boston’s Best Classical Ensemble 2016 by the Improper Bostonian, and winner of a 2013 CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, Radius Ensemble’s thoughtfully curated programs balance old and new, with repertoire ranging from beloved masterworks to riveting new music – brilliantly performed by some of the best Boston-based musicians. Radius’s go-for-broke performances are interspersed with “live liner notes,” brief remarks that enlighten and entertain.A chamber music ensemble of winds, strings, and piano, Radius Ensemble was founded in 1999 by oboist and impresario Jennifer Montbach. Radius’s subscription season includes a four-concert series at Pickman Hall at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where the group has been Ensemble in Residence since 2011. Radius has also appeared on concert series throughout New England, including Rockport Music and Clark University. Radius has commissioned and premiered numerous works by Boston-area composers and has won several Meet the Composer grants. Committed to community engagement, Radius presents a free Saturday-morning family concert in Harvard Square, donates free tickets to disadvantaged children and their parents or mentors through local community service agencies, and works with students at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School.Eight core members comprise Radius Ensemble. They are joined by additional musicians as repertoire warrants, including (but not limited to) harp, percussion, and double bass. The group has also collaborated with a thereminist, several narrators, and dancers; and has appeared with film, live and recorded electronics, and other multimedia.

A celebration of creativity and community at MITArtfinity is a new festival of the arts at MIT featuring 80 free performing and visual arts events, celebrating creativity and community at the Institute. Artfinity launches with the opening of the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building on February 15, 2025, continues with a concentration of events February 28-March 16, and culminates with the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts public lecture by 2025 recipient artist and designer Es Devlin on May 1, 2025, and a concert by Grammy-winning rapper and Visiting Professor Lupe Fiasco on May 2, 2025. Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to creativity, community, and the intersection of art, science and technology. We invite you to join us in this celebration, explore the diverse events, and experience the innovative spirit that defines the arts at MIT.About the Artists Artfinity features the innovative work of MIT faculty, students, staff, and alumni, alongside guest artists from the Greater Boston area and beyond.About the Activities & Events All 80 events are open to the public, including dozens of concerts and performances plus an array of visual arts such as projections, films, installations, exhibitions, and augmented reality experiences, as well as lectures and workshops for attendees to participate in. With a wide range of visual and performing arts events open to all, Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to the arts and the intersection of art, science, and technology.About the Presenters Artfinity is an institute-sponsored event organized by the Office of the Arts at MIT with faculty leads Institute Professor of Music Marcus Thompson and Professor of Art, Culture and Technology Azra Akšamija. Departments, labs, centers, and student groups across MIT are presenting partners.Visit arts.mit.edu for more information about the arts at MIT.

Time:Location: South Hadley, MA / Mt. Holyoke College

Time:Location: Philadelphia, PA / University of Pennsylvania

Shaping the Commercial Space Frontier - Investment, Innovation, and Policy for a New Era of SpaceIn our 10th annual New Space Age Conference, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the commercial space industry, focusing on key areas such as investment opportunities, groundbreaking innovations, and evolving policies. Our speakers and panelists will explore how strategic investments are driving growth, how the latest technological advancements are pushing the boundaries of space exploration, and how policy frameworks are critical in supporting sustainable development in this burgeoning sector. This event aims to foster collaboration among students, academics, and industry leaders to chart a course for a new era of space commercialization.This year's conference will host 2 keynote speakers and 5 panels. The 5 panels will be focused on:Space for Sustainability (Moderator: TBD)Space Funding: The Role of Government vs the Private Sector (Moderated by Matt Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program and the Harvard Business School)Beyond the ISS: The Rise of Commercial LEO Stations (Moderated by Jeffrey Hoffman, MIT Professor, Director of Human Systems Lab, and Director of Massachusetts Space Grant)Space Policy & Data Sovereignty (Moderated by Jeff Faust, Veteran Space Journalist at SpaceNews) Building a Sustainable Cislunar Economy and the Road to Mars (Moderated by Oli de Weck, Associate Department Head of MIT AeroAstro and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets)Visit our New Space Age website for more information.​

Chemistry Student Seminar (CSS) is a student-organized seminar series that host graduate students and postdocs to share their research in a friendly and informal environment. Free donuts and coffee are provided.