DoingWell At MIT

Virtual 5K Run/Walk Training Program
2022-10-29 00:00 - 2022-11-12 23:59, 2022-10-30 00:00 - 2022-11-13 23:59, 2022-10-31 00:00 - 2022-11-14 23:59, 2022-11-01 00:00 - 2022-11-15 23:59, 2022-11-02 00:00 - 2022-11-16 23:59, 2022-11-03 00:00 - 2022-11-17 23:59, 2022-11-04 00:00 - 2022-11-18 23:59, 2022-11-05 00:00 - 2022-11-19 23:59 UTC and 12 more dates | Massachusetts
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 the virtual 5K takes place April 11 – 24.

Painting Night with Pumpkin Pie
2022-11-12 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 3rd Floor Student Center, Coffeehouse Lounge
Come join the MIT’s American Indian Science and Engineering Society for some painting and pumpkin pie at the 11/12 Weekends@MIT event!

MIT Monday Mindfulness
2022-11-14 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Virtual, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
This mindfulness course will include skills from the Koru Mindfulness toolkit, including breathing techniques, meditation practices, and mindfulness tips to help relieve stress and to calm mind and body. All experience levels welcome.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Noon Unwind
2022-11-15 12:00 - 12:15, 2022-11-17 12:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Virtual, Cambridge, MA, 02139, 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 to register as a self-care routine.
This course is free and open to the MIT community.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
A version of this class is also taught at 5PM.

Women's Only Yoga
2022-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
All Women Identified Folks are welcome to join MIT Recreation for a Free Monthly Women’s Only Yoga class. Class registration opens up 2 days in advance. All levels welcome, yoga mats and equipment provided. Located at Building 57 – Alumni Wang Pool and Fitness Center.
Link to register: https://mit.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=112252&style=0

5 pm Unwind
2022-11-15 17:00 - 17:20, 2022-11-17 17:00 - 17:20 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Virtual, Cambridge, MA, 02139, 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 you wish, and feel free to invite others to register as a self-care routine.
This course is free and open to the MIT community.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
A version of this class is also taught at 12PM.

MIT Reads Small Group Discussions: "Together"
2022-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Virtual, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
A New York Times bestseller, “Together” is about the importance of human connection, the hidden impact of loneliness, and the social power of community. Please join us for a small group discussion of this book and what it can teach us about belonging and connectedness at the Institute.
This Zoom event is free and open to all.

Belonging and Connectedness at MIT: Community Voices
2022-11-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Nexus at MIT Hayden Library, 160 Memorial St, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Join us for a panel including MIT faculty, staff, and students discussing “Belonging and Connectedness at MIT: Community Voices”, an event inspired by this semester’s MIT Reads selection, “Together” by Vivek K Murthy.
Building on themes discussed in the book – which sheds light on the importance of human connectedness in an often lonely world – panelists will share their perspectives on belonging and connectedness at the Institute, including: common challenges in connecting with each other, creative solutions to help build a more connected institute, finding and creating joy, and much more – and plenty of time for your questions and ideas, too.
Panelists:
Larry Anderson, Head Coach, MIT Men’s Basketball Team and Head of House, Tang Hall
Yunbeen Bae ‘24, Medlink and Wellbeing Ambassador
Megan Jordan, Associate Director, MindHandHeart
Thea Keith-Lucas, Chaplain to the Institute
Franklin Nguyen ‘25, Medlink and Wellbeing Ambassador

MIT Reads: MIT Community Discussion - "Together"
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Nexus at MIT Hayden Library, 160 Memorial St, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
A New York Times bestseller, “Together” is about the importance of human connection, the hidden impact of loneliness, and the social power of community. Please join us for a small group discussion of this book and what it can teach us about belonging and connectedness at the Institute.
This event is open to current members of the MIT community, with MIT ID and CovidPass. Lunch will be served to registered attendees.
