DoingWell At MIT

Virtual 5K Run/Walk Training Program
2022-07-05 00:00 - 2022-07-19 23:59, 2022-07-04 00:00 - 2022-07-18 23:59, 2022-07-03 00:00 - 2022-07-17 23:59, 2022-07-02 00:00 - 2022-07-16 23:59, 2022-07-01 00:00 - 2022-07-15 23:59, 2022-06-30 00:00 - 2022-07-14 23:59, 2022-06-29 00:00 - 2022-07-13 23:59, 2022-06-28 00:00 - 2022-07-12 23:59 UTC and 9 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.

5PM Unwind
2022-06-30 17:00 - 17:20, 2022-06-28 17:00 - 17:20, 2022-06-23 17:00 - 17:20, 2022-06-21 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 will be 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.
Class meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-5:20pm through August 18, 2022. Please note, the class will take a two-week hiatus from June 27-July 8, 2022.

Noon Unwind
2022-06-30 12:00 - 12:15, 2022-06-28 12:00 - 12:15, 2022-06-23 12:00 - 12:15, 2022-06-21 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 will be 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.
Class meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:00-12:15pm through August 18, 2022. Please note, the class will take a two-week hiatus June 27-July 8, 2022.

Spilling the Tea on Women and Leadership
2022-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Virtual, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
There’s something very special about the opportunity to hear directly from a leader about what her path to success was really like, how she learned to lead, and what has helped her to thrive. In this “Spilling the Tea” mentorship event, come talk with Colleen Akehurst and hear her advice on leadership in graduate school and beyond. Learn more about Colleen Akehurst.

Writing and Requesting Effective Reference Letters: A Workshop for Grad Students and Postdocs
2022-06-23 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
If you have recently been asked to write a reference letter or need one, this workshop is for you. By writing letters for someone else, we have an immense power to influence others and our field at large. So how do we handle these processes and what are the best practices? At this hands-on workshop for graduate students and postdocs, you will learn what effective letters of reference have in common, and how to navigate the letter of reference process as a letter writer and a letter requester. Come prepared to learn and practice writing a reference letter for your wonderful students, your colleagues, or yourself! Open to MIT Graduate students and Post Docs.
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Spilling the Tea on Women and Communication
2022-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Virtual, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Communication is an art that is rarely separated from the dynamics of power, especially in professional contexts. How does gender factor into the equation? What should women pursuing advanced degrees consider as they develop their communication skills? Join us for this “Spilling the Tea” mentorship event featuring Dhaya Lakshminarayanan ’96, MCP ’99 to ask your questions and learn from her experienced advice.

3-Week Mindfulness Reboot
2022-06-21 16:00 - 16:45 (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, class discussion, and a final mini-retreat to help relieve stress and calm mind and body.
Since each week builds on the last, attendance at all three classes is requested.
All experience levels welcome. Registration is required.

Successful Storytelling
2022-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
In our both personal and professional lives, the way that we tell our story or introduce ourselves is often the starting point for how people perceive and understand our passions, interests and accomplishments. It is the foundation for the first impression that we make and the way that we communicate going forward. During this course, Capital One associates will share tips and tricks to hone your storytelling skills and use them to the best of your ability.
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