The Science of Awe (A Wellbeing Ambassadors Community Meeting)
2025-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Wellbeing Lab
Join the Wellbeing Ambassadors for a session with ORSEL to explore the science of awe: Why do certain experiences give us goosebumps or move us to tears? The emotion of awe shows up in many religious traditions, but it’s also a fundamental human experience that connects us no matter what we may or may not believe. Come learn what wow moments do for our wellbeing, and pick up some ideas for connecting to the awe in your own life.
Thea Keith-Lucas has been a member of MIT’s Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life team for 12 years. Since 2020, she has served as Chaplain to the Institute, an interfaith role that supports spiritual wellbeing and ethical reflection for the whole MIT community.
All students are welcome, and dinner will be provided!

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Yoga/ Stretching
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Unwind during a brief 10 minute study break stretch with MIT Student and Yoga Instructor, Andrea

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Self-Guided Study Break
2025-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Explore MIT Recreation’s printed resources to get you stretching, moving, or meditating.

Launch Your Wellness Tours
2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Alumni Wang Fitness Center, Zesiger Sports & Athletic Complex, 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
Are you ready to “blast off” into the new year? Let us help you Launch Your Wellness! This year we’re hosting not one, but two tours per month. On the second Wednesday of each month starting on January 10th, we’ll be showcasing the Zesiger Center. On the Third Wednesday of each month, we’ll shift the information sessions and tour across campus to Alumni/Wang. But wait, there’s more! The Alumni tour will include the opportunity to sign up for a special Community Cycle Class (space limited to first come, first serve)!
It’s time to Launch your Wellness, MIT! What better time than right now?

Bughouse Tournament
2025-10-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
The 2025 MIT Bughouse Tournament will involve casual doubles chess in tournament format!
As eloquently stated by Wikipedia, Bughouse chess is a popular chess variant played on two chessboards by four players in teams of two. Normal chess rules apply, except that captured pieces on one board are passed on to the teammate on the other board, who then has the option of putting these pieces on their board. Wikipedia. The time control for the games will be 3|0, which means 3 minutes and 0 seconds delay, with no increment. Whenever it is your turn to play, your 3 minutes will count down and if any player runs out of time before any player is checkmated, the team of the player with no time left loses.
Snacks will be provided for attendees, and prizes will be awarded to tournament winners!

Decoden + Boba Night
2025-10-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Free boba and make your own decoden (a Japanese craft) keychains!

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Recreation Recess
2025-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Recess is in session! Challenge a friend to corn hole, giant jenga, connect4, and more.
First 15 attendees get free bubble tea!

Building to a Purposeful Career featuring CAPD (a WA Community Meeting)
2025-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Join the WAs for an interactive session with Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) to clarify your sense of purpose using LEGO bricks. Whether you are starting with a lot of thoughts on your sense of purpose or starting from scratch, you are welcome. Allow this workshop to help you explore meaningful ways to construct your professional identity and mission. The event will feature Erik Pavesic, CAPD.
All students are welcome, and dinner will be provided!

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Chair Massage
2025-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Self-care maxxing alert! Nothing beats a chair massage holiday.
Stop by for 5-10 minutes to reduce tension in your shoulders and back.

Photo Frames and Cookie Night
2025-10-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Join Weekends@MIT for a night of photo frames and cookies in the Wellbeing Lab on October 24th from 9-11PM!

FLI@MIT Nostalgia Night
2025-10-25 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Join FLI@MIT for a chill evening of board games, childhood TV shows, and nostalgic treats!

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Yoga/ Stretching
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Unwind during a brief 10 minute study break stretch with MIT Student and Yoga Instructor, Andrea.

Fondue Night
2025-11-07 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Stop by the Wellbeing Lab for chocolate and fresh fruit!

Blitz Tournament
2025-11-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
The tournament will be a casual gathering for anyone interested in playing short chess games!
The time control for the games will be 5|0, which means 5 minutes and 0 seconds delay, with no increment. Whenever it is your turn to play, your 5 minutes will count down and if a player runs out of time before a player is checkmated, the player with no time left loses.
Snacks will be provided for attendees, and prizes will be awarded to tournament winners!
Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Chess Exec

Good Eats and Good Vibes w/ the RD
2025-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Meet Registered Dietitian, Rosanne, to make a yogurt parfait and learn about the importance of starting your day off with good nutrition.

Rune Poetry Workshop
2025-11-12 13:00 - 2025-11-15 14:30 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Are you interested in poetry? Haven’t had time to write during the semester? In need of something to submit to Rune’s fall zine, Spectra?
Come to Rune Magazine’s first workshop of the year in the Wellbeing Lab on Saturday 11/15 from 1 to 2:30 pm! We’ll be creating blackout poetry and fridge magnet poetry: some of our best creative work is produced when we’re under constraints. We’ll have newspapers to black out and word “magnets”—or bring your own pieces of text!

Bob Ross and Tote Bags Night
2025-11-14 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Paint canvases and tote bags while enjoying some yummy crepes!

Senior Crash Course
2025-11-18 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!

AI-dea Hour: How should we use AI in the classroom?
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Still hungry after your Thanksgiving feast or tired of turkey leftovers? Join Radius for an informal lunchtime discussion on the role of AI in the classroom and its impact on your experience at MIT. Open to faculty, students, and staff alike from all perspectives of the AI spectrum!
Please RSVP to secure your meal.

Eating Good with SFS
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | w20-303, PDR #3
Our goal? Help students find local and diverse foods at an affordable price, while talking about financial wellbeing and building community! Join us for Mexican food from Yellow Door Taqueria!
December’s theme: Holiday money stress–how to stay fiscally strong over the long break!

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Chair Massage
2025-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States

GFLI Holiday Social
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Come join GFLI-ers across campus for a fun networking social as we celebrate the end of the semester with a holiday dinner!

Scavenger Hunt Night
2025-12-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Join us for a scavenger hunt in the Wellbeing Lab and around Student Center!

Rock Your Finals, Shred Your Fears!
2025-12-11 11:30 - 14:30 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Join the Wellbeing Ambassadors in taking a moment to unwind before finals with our wellbeing activities. Enjoy free vitamin C packets, paint a rock with a positive message, write a reflective letter to yourself, or shred your worries in our paper shredder. Come recharge and enjoy refreshments, including hot chocolate and pastries!

KFC & Karaoke
2026-02-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Have fun with us (the Xi Fellowship) as we kick off our spring rush with KFC & Karaoke! We’ll have lots of Korean Fried Chicken (*not Kentucky) while we do karaoke/singalongs with the wellbeing lounge’s AV system!

Invierno Caribeño (Caribbean Winter)
2026-02-07 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
A night to celebrate the rich cultures of the Latin American countries of the Caribbean! We will have music, dance, yummy food. Please join us!

Self-Love Letter Writing
2026-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Wellbeing Lab, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
This Valentine’s Day, join VPR and Women & Gender Services in celebrating love in all forms! Meet us in the Wellbeing Lab on Tuesday, February 10th, from 11 AM-2 PM to practice self-care and restorative reflection. We will provide supplies necessary to write self-love letters, make bracelets, and create self-care kits for survivors on campus. Snacks and candy will be available, so bring a friend and spread the word! We hope to see you there.
