Time: 1:00 PMLocation: New London, CT

Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Cambridge, MA

Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA

Writing Together Online offers structured time to help you spring into writing and stay focused this semester. We offer writing sessions every workday, Monday through Friday. Join our daily 90-minute writing sessions and become part of a community of scholars who connect online, set realistic goals, and write together in the spirit of accountability and camaraderie. The program is open to all MIT students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and affiliates who are working on papers, proposals, thesis/dissertation chapters, application materials, and other writing projects. For more information and to register, go to this link or check the WCC website. Please spread the word and join with colleagues and friends.Register for Spring 2025 Writing Challenge 1Choose those sessions that you want to attend during Challenge 1: February 10th through March 21stMondays 9:00–10:30amTuesdays 8–9:30am and 9:30–11amWednesdays 9:00–10:30amThursdays 8–9:30am and 9:30–11amFridays 8–9:30am and 9:30–11amMIT Students and postdocs who attend at least 5 sessions per challenge will be entered into a raffle of three $25 Amazon gift cards. The raffle will take place on Friday, March 21st. The more you participate, the more times you will be entered into the raffle of prizes.For more information and to register, check the WCC website. Please spread the word and join with peers and friends.The funding support for this program comes from the Office of Graduate Education

Writing Together Online offers structured time to help you spring into writing and stay focused this semester. We offer writing sessions every workday, Monday through Friday. Join our daily 90-minute writing sessions and become part of a community of scholars who connect online, set realistic goals, and write together in the spirit of accountability and camaraderie. The program is open to all MIT students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and affiliates who are working on papers, proposals, thesis/dissertation chapters, application materials, and other writing projects. For more information and to register, go to this link or check the WCC website. Please spread the word and join with colleagues and friends.Register for Spring 2025 Writing Challenge 1Choose those sessions that you want to attend during Challenge 1: February 10th through March 21stMondays 9:00–10:30amTuesdays 8–9:30am and 9:30–11amWednesdays 9:00–10:30amThursdays 8–9:30am and 9:30–11amFridays 8–9:30am and 9:30–11amMIT Students and postdocs who attend at least 5 sessions per challenge will be entered into a raffle of three $25 Amazon gift cards. The raffle will take place on Friday, March 21st. The more you participate, the more times you will be entered into the raffle of prizes.For more information and to register, check the WCC website. Please spread the word and join with peers and friends.The funding support for this program comes from the Office of Graduate Education

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.

February sessions will be held on Zoom.Meet other MS&PC members from all over the world, get resources and information about life at MIT/Cambridge/Boston, exchange ideas, and engage in cultural conversations in a friendly and casual environment, while working on English fluency.Please email ecgatmit@gmail.com for more information.

Sun Ra, Parliament-Funkadelic, George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Octavia E. Butler, Digable Planets, Janelle Monae, Flying Lotus, Grace Jones, Missy Elliott, and moreA new exhibit in Lewis Music Library celebrates the visionary contributions of Afrofuturist artists across various genres and mediums. From the cosmic jazz of Sun Ra and the psychedelic funk of Parliament-Funkadelic and George Clinton, to the neo-soul of Erykah Badu and the sci-fi narratives of Octavia E. Butler, these artists have pushed the boundaries of creativity and imagination.This event is presented as part of Artfinity: A celebration of creativity and community at MIT.

Time: 2:30 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA / Harvard University

Speaker: Murat A. Erdogdu (University of Toronto)

Time: 2:30 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA / Harvard University

Presented by the Emerson/Harris Program for Private Study Solo Recital SeriesProgramTBDLivestream: https://mta.mit.edu/viewlisten/live-killian-hallAbout the PerformersBIOAbout 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.

Time: 12:00 PMLocation: New London, CT

Ten minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu

Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA

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.

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.

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.

Friday, March 14th, 8pm Thomas Tull Concert Hall Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building (W18), MIT 201 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02139MIT presents the Boston-area premiere of Golden City by Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón. The sweeping extended composition for large ensemble is inspired by the demographic and political evolution of San Francisco, from the pre-colonial period to the contemporary tech-dominated era. The piece is performed by a world-class band featuring Zenón’s unparalleled saxophone, a formidable trombone-centric horn section, guitar, piano, bass, and percussion.Described by reviewer Dan McClenaghan in All About Jazz as “a triumph… Miguel Zenón at his creative peak. A riveting listening experience,” Golden City was commissioned by SFJAZZ and the Hewlett Foundation. The inveterately curious Zenón embraced the assignment by delving into California’s history, “all the way back to the beginning with Native communities,” he says. “All the way back to when it was Mexico, and the Gold Rush, and the waves of Asian migration. I talked to about 50 individuals and came out the other side with a lot more information to feed the creative process.”While Golden City isn’t programmatic, it’s a body of music deeply informed by the places and people Zenón visited. From the opening lines of “Sacred Land,” to the closing lines of “The Power of Community” and “Golden,” Zenón’s music takes the listener on a deep and powerful journey. As Tom Conrad wrote in Stereophile Magazine about the 2024 Grammy-nominated album of the same name, “Golden City defies easy categorization. If it is an ‘ethnic’” record, its ethnicity is the human race.”Featured Musicians and More Information: https://arts.mit.edu/projects/golden-city/