• Vision As Contemplation: Meditation, Art, and Neuroscience in Conversation

    MIT Museum 314 Main Street Building E28, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    MIT MuseumBuilding E28 314 Main St., CambridgeThursday, February 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m. The event is free, pre registration is required. Register here.  Sara Lazar, Associate Researcher in Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical SchoolThe Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi, Director of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values...

    Free
  • Rec Day 2023

    Z Center Lobby

    As stated on the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) website, February 22nd commemorates “the vision set in motion by Dr. William Wasson and his esteemed colleagues at the first NIRSA Conference: To celebrate health, activity, competition and inclusivity.” As a result, campus recreation departments are celebrating around the country. So, here at MIT, we will...

    Free
  • Trivia Night

    4-149

    Come have fun! Challenge your friends! Win some cool prizes! Make some new friends!

  • Virtual 5K Run/Walk Training Program

    Virtual 5K Run/Walk Training Program

    Does your exercise routine need a jump start? Join getfit and MIT Recreation for a virtual 5K run/walk training program open to the entire MIT community. We have eight weeks of fun activities and challenges planned to get you ready to run or walk the virtual 5K. Training starts on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and...

    Free
  • Sleep Reboot: Spring Time Change Edition

    Virtual

    Learn the practical science of better sleep. Use simple, effective techniques to get your sleep (back) on track. This workshop will also help you prepare for the spring clock change on 3/12/23. Register using this link 

    Free
  • March a Marathon Run Club

    March a Marathon Run Club

    Kresge

    Join MIT Recreation each Thursday in March at 3pm for a weekly 5k around the Esplanade.  Meet the team on Kresge Lawn where we’ll begin our run and finish with a post-run stretch.  Participants are welcome to run along with the group, walk or sprint ahead.

    Free
  • Who can say what? Words, Intentionality and Power

    4-145

    The average person speaks at least 7,000 words a day, but how many of those words are probed further? What does it mean when we use “Gen Z talk?” Come join us to talk about talking, where words come from, how words can be used correctly and incorrectly, how identity contributes to impact of words,...

  • How to Journal

    2-135

    Learn how to and why we journal! A guide to one of the many ways we can learn self-care. Free dinner will be served!

  • Noon Unwind

    Noon Unwind

    Zoom Virtual, Cambridge, MA, United States

    This live, virtual 15-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to mentally reset during the day. It is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to encourage taking a break midday. Register for free anytime, attend as often as you wish, and feel free to invite others...

    Free
  • Anthropology of Love

    5-217

    What is love? (Baby don't hurt me). Come together with us to explore the many facets of love-, self-love, interpersonal love and more! March 14, 2023 from 1pm to 2pm in 5-217. 

  • 5 pm Unwind

    5 pm Unwind

    Zoom Virtual, Cambridge, MA, United States

    This live, virtual 20-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind. It is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help provide an evening transition from “doing” mode to “being” mode. Register for free anytime this fall, attend as often as...

    Free
  • Canceled MIT Medical STI Clinic and Pleasure Boothing

    MIT Medical 25 Carleton St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

    Did you know sexually active individuals should get STI tested at least once a year? Stop by the MIT Medical STI Clinic, and while you're there, enjoy PLEASURE educators talking about contraception, protection, and toys, and giving out advice, food, and goodies!