DoingWell At MIT

The Rec Monthly Tours
2026-07-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | W35, 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Extra, extra! Read all about it — our recreation tours are back and worth the headline.

Whether you’re curious about memberships, looking to reacquaint yourself with the Zesiger Center, or just want the inside scoop, we’ve got the facts you need in one quick, informative stop. These sessions will show you the latest on memberships, facility highlights, and everything happening behind the scenes at the Zesiger Center. Whether you’re a returning reader or brand-new to the story, we’ve got the facts, features, and fun that make recreation at MIT headline worthy. Join us this month for our Tour and Information Session at the Zesiger Center.

Somatic Awareness: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Breath shortens. Shoulders rise. Your body reacts before you’ve decided how to respond.
Using no-contact shadow boxing, yoga sculpt, and breathwork, participants will move through cycles of intensity and stillness. These practices are not about fitness or performance. They are about information. Each modality becomes a way to notice how your nervous system responds under pressure and how that response shapes your ability to listen, set boundaries, and engage intentionally with others.
Why movement? Because conversations don’t just happen in our heads. They happen in bodies.
When you understand how your nervous system works, you’re better able to:
breathe instead of brace
notice triggers before they take over
protect your body without shutting down
respond instead of react
This session involves movement and reflection. Wear clothes you can move in, bring a water bottle, and a yoga mat if you have one — or we can provide one for you!
Some moments float. Some moments sting. All of it is intentional.
Date: May 14
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Wellbeing Lab
Bubble tea provided for RSVPers!
In-person only and entry requires completing this form. You will receive an email confirmation within 24-48 hours with next steps.
Questions and/or concerns please email Alice Gold, Instructional Designer & Program Manager for realtalk@MIT, MIT Center for Constructive Communication (liaoa@media.mit.edu).

Wellbeing Wednesdays
2026-05-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
MIT Recreation and the Wellbeing Lab present: Wellbeing Wednesdays. This event will feature chair massage, nutrition lecture, and an MIT Rec information desk to answer your questions. Drop in at any point during the session!

Intro to Tango Night
2026-05-09 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Members of the MIT Tango Club and the Boston tango community invite everyone to experience a beginner-friendly Argentine Tango intro class and social with music, empanadas, and nonalcoholic beverages. We will emphasize the positive aspect of community, connection, musicality, and awareness in Tango. Free for all MIT community! Generously supported by the Weekends@MIT initiative, the WellBeing Lab, and MIT DoingWell. Reserve a spot now! The registration link can be found on the MIT Tango Club Website.

Mocktails and Coasters Night
2026-05-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Come celebrate the end of the semester with us by making coasters and enjoying mocktails!

AISES Mug Decorating Night
2026-05-02 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
GET CREATIVE and MEET NEW FRIENDS at the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) mug decorating night! We will be providing blank mugs, paint markers, and Insomnia Cookies & milk (with plant-based options). Come by for brain off and tummy full 😛

Chococuterie Night
2026-05-01 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Come and enjoy charcuterie and chocolate! There will be chocolate, chocolate snacks, and a variety of charcuterie foods.

Wellbeing Fair
2026-05-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
The Wellbeing Ambassadors present the Wellbeing Fair! Stop by the Mezzanine Lounge (Stud 3) from 12:30-2:30pm on Friday May 1st to relax before finals with an acai bowl. Drop in, pick up your wellbeing passport, and win prizes along the way!

The Power of Self Reflection
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Join the Wellbeing Ambassadors for a workshop on the benefits of self reflection. Learn more about the science behind reflection and our well-being, and leave with your own journal toolkit!
**free and open to all students!

Decoden and Boba Night
2026-04-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Make cute decoden charms and sip boba from Ten One this Friday!

Chipotle Study Break
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Stressed with midterms? Come grab free Chipotle and take a break.
Hosted by the Assistive Technology Club, this is a low-key space to relax, recharge, or keep working. Stop by anytime from 5–7 PM at the Wellbeing Lab in Stud.

Financial Literacy Trivia
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | 2-132, 77 Massachusetts Avenue 11-320, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? Come test your knowledge against your peers for a chance to win prizes! Join us as a free agent or bring your friends and form your own team!
Register to save your spot!

Adulting 101: The Real World Starter Pack
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | 1-150
Join the Financial Education team & the MIT Club of Boston for a workshop focused on prepping you for life after MIT!

¡Karaoke! with the Latin Music Society
2026-04-18 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Do you like karaoke!? Do you like latin music!? Do you want to learn about and meet students in latin music ensembles at MIT, such as Mariachi Infinito or Río Charles Social Club!?
Come to the Wellbeing Lab (STUD/W20-308, 3rd Floor), 9-11pm on Saturday, April18th, and get ready to sing your heart out! (And yes, there is free food!!!)

Waffle Night
2026-04-17 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Join Weekends@MIT in the Wellbeing Lab for free Zinneken’s waffles, lots of toppings (e.g. whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, M&M’s, syrup, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, possibly sprinkles) from 9-11PM on April 17th!

New Moon Ceremony & Meditation
2026-04-17 20:33 - 21:30 | Sailing Pavilion (Building 51), 134 MEMORIAL DR,, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
The new moon is a time of darkness, rest, creativity, and gestation. Join MIT’s Indigenous Spirit Community in a centering ceremony honoring the interior quiet time needed for discernment, regeneration and incubation.

Meet us at astronomical twilight (8:33pm) for smudging with sage. A short ceremony will be followed by a guided meditation and a ritual of focus and release. Together we will watch the sky darken, letting the new moon, meandering current, and autumn breeze refresh our spirits.

Then, we will all come indoors for a little something hot and a slice of cake.

Please RSVP. This event is sponsored by Indigenous Spirit at MIT and is open to the MIT community and friends.

Guided Paint Night with At Peace Arts
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Rainbow Lounge 50-250, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join VPR and At Peace Arts for an evening of guided painting, accompanied by a live DJ! There will be food and drinks, so you can sip, eat, and paint in community!

The paint night is on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30pm in The Rainbow Lounge (50-250). We’re so excited to welcome At Peace Arts back to MIT for a fourth(!!!) time, as we’ve had such great responses from attendees of the past events! If you’re able, we’d love to see you and some friends there to have some fun painting in community and to show support and allyship for those who have experienced any form of sexual violence.

Colloquium Series: Research on the Mind
2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:45 | 4-370, MIT
Don’t miss the next Colloquium Series: Research on the Mind featuring keynote speaker Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, who will present “Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care: Promise, Evidence, and Pitfalls”. You can learn more about Dr. Wilhelm here: https://sabinewilhelm.me/.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15, 4 PM
Location: Room 4-370
What else? Participate in a raffle (win a wellness goodie bag!), join the Q&A, and enjoy a reception with light refreshments following the talk

About Research on the Mind: This series was designed by Chemistry’s Quality of Life: Mental Health Subcommittee with the aim of transforming conversations about mental health and mental health research in academia. The objectives of this twice-yearly colloquium series are three-fold:

1) Increase curiosity and excitement for the topic of mental health by presenting the latest research by prominent scientists in the field.
2) Destigmatize discussion of mental health, particularly among researchers and students in STEM programs who may fear that personal struggles with mental health will be viewed as weakness.
3) Increase awareness of the multifaceted and widespread nature of mental health issues in academia.

SEB Crafts Night!
2026-04-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
We are kicking off another SpringFest season with some crafts, food, and drinks while enjoying the SEB SpringFest playlist. On Saturday, April 11th from 9 PM – 11 PM, the event will feature painting decorative vinyls, making friendship bracelets, coloring, and a photo wall to capture lasting memories!
Be there or be square!

Bob Ross Night
2026-04-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Paint a tote bag and canvases to your heart’s content while enjoying some yummy crepes!

Senior Crash Course
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | 1-135, 33 Massachusetts Ave. Building 1 Room 135, Cambridge, MA, 02319, United States
Seniors, join us for a crash course in everything you need to know as you approach graduation! We’ll discuss understanding your new salary, prepping for a move out of Cambridge, how to plan for retirement, and help you build a budget that covers your needs and wants!

MIT Concert Choir in the Chapel
2026-04-09 10:15 - 17:00 | MIT Chapel (W15), 48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
ORSEL presents concerts each month, holding space in the Chapel for stillness and reflection. Drop in anytime and enjoy tasty mORSELs after each concert!

// SPECIAL CONCERT! Thursday, April 9 @ 10:15am //
The MIT Chamber Chorus performs a capella works from their upcoming concert “Out of Time.” Composers include Sarah Quartel, Stephen Paulus, Ivo Antognini and Palestrina.

Grad MSA Art Night
2026-04-04 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Join the Graduate Muslim Student association for cross stitch, paint by numbers, lego building and Boba!

Mindful Mural Making in the MIT Welcome Center
2026-03-20 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 09:30 - 16:00 | E38, 292 Main St, Cambridge, 2142, United States
Drop by to contribute to a colorful, collaborative mural in the MIT Welcome Center lobby. This participatory installation was developed by Cambridge-based artist and community-builder, Alex Makes Art.
