On view October 1 -- December 11, 2025This exhibition draws on archival materials from the Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT (AKDC) to explore a century of cultural heritage preservation in Aleppo, Syria. It takes as its point of departure the work of Kamil al-Ghazzi (1853–1933), the pioneering Aleppine historian whose influential three-volume chronicle, Nahr al-Dhahab fī Tārīkh Ḥalab (The River of Gold in the History of Aleppo), was published between 1924 and 1926.Ink, Stone, and Silver Light presents three modes of documentation—manuscript, built form, and photography—through which Aleppo’s urban memory has been recorded and preserved. Featuring figures such as Michel Écochard and Yasser Tabbaa alongside al-Ghazzi, the exhibition traces overlapping efforts to capture the spirit of a city shaped by commerce, craft, and coexistence. At a time when Syria again confronts upheaval and displacement, these archival fragments offer models for preserving the past while envisioning futures rooted in dignity, knowledge, and place.

TBA | Laura Boudreau (Columbia)

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

Speaker: Peter Hintz (Pennsylvania State University)

Since returning to MIT on April 1, Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang has been engaging with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners across our campus and beyond and listening to ideas for how MIT can best rise to the challenges of energy and climate.As a framework is coming into focus, Professor Wang would like to share her plans with the MIT campus community. She will also introduce a new seed grant program designed to spur and accelerate research projects.To ensure that as many members of our community as possible can take part, we are offering two in-person and one virtual sessions this semester.Please note that all of the sessions are identical, and so you only need to sign up for one.The sessions are as follows:Session 1: In-personMonday, October 20 3:00-4:30 pm Building 55 AtriumSession 2: VirtualWednesday, November 12 10:30 am-12:00 pm Link will be sent to registered attendeesSession 3: In-personTuesday, December 2 3:30-5:00 pm Building 55 AtriumRegistration is required.

Speaker: Elcin Unal, University of California - BerkeleyHost: Yadira Soto-FelicianoTitle: "Meiotic Differentiation: How to Create Life out of Programmed Destruction"The Biology Colloquium is a weekly seminar held throughout the academic year — featuring distinguished speakers in many areas of the biological sciences from universities and institutions worldwide. More information on speakers, their affiliations, and titles of their talks will be added as available. Unless otherwise stated, the Colloquium will be held live in Stata 32-123 (Kirsch auditorium) Contact Margaret Cabral with questions.

Xavier Gabaix (Harvard Univ,)

AI promises to change what type of job you'll land, how you'll spend your workday, and how you'll get ahead.Join two MIT scholars at the cutting edge of AI research - David Autor and Neil Thompson - to understand how AI is reshaping employment. Moderated by Kara Miller and presented with the support of CSAIL Alliances.A reception will follow the event.

Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA