DoingWell At MIT

Tunnel Walk sponsored by getfit
2025-02-12 12:10 - 12:40 (America/New_York) | Stata Center Lobby
Want to get exercise mid-day but don’t want to go outside? Join a 30-minute walk led by a volunteer through MIT’s famous tunnel system. This walk may include stairs/inclines. Wear comfortable shoes. Prize opportunity. More details through the link.

Launch Your Wellness Tours
2025-02-12 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?

Gender, Caste, and Climate Crisis focusing on the Global South (Lecture) with Professor Michel Degraff
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MIT Media Lab E15-070
Bhumika Saraswati is an award-winning Indian journalist, filmmaker, and educator documenting overlooked narratives on gender, caste, climate, and health. Raised in a Dalit household, her work is deeply personal and globally resonant. She has earned international recognition, including the UN-Laadli Media Award and Human Rights Press Award. Bhumika founded Kranti Collective, a community space in New Delhi, and leads Unequal Heat, a project exploring the disproportionate impact of rising temperatures on marginalized communities. Sponsored by CMSW, DUSP MIT, History at MIT, MIT Anthropology, MIT Climate Project, MIT India, MIT Philosophy, Program in Media and Arts & Sciences, Women and Gender Services, and Women and Gender Studies
2.12.25 at 6pm in E15-070

WXGS Galentine’s/Palentine’s Craft Party
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:30 | 3-308
Celebrate Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day with Women & Gender Services (WXGS)! We’ll be crafting tissue paper flowers and making customized chocolates (you’ll melt your choice of chocolate type into a mold and add toppings like M&Ms, sprinkles, or pretzels). We will have gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free options available. Open to all!

MIT Puppy Lab
2025-02-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Join us every Friday in the Wellbeing Lab (3rd floor, Stud) from 12-1pm for unconditional puppy love!

Happ-i.e. Valentine's Day from Intercultural Engagement (i.e.)
2025-02-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Lobby 10, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Lobby 10, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Join Intercultural Engagement (i.e.) in lobby 10 on Valentine’s Day to pick up a special i.e. valentine or make your own to share with your best-i.e., favorite facult-i.e., or even your sweet-i.e.! Stop by for some treats and be entered to win some tech cash too! Open to all MIT students! We’ll be there until supplies last!

The Eras Tour Movie Night
2025-02-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Come join us for some sweet, buttery popcorn and a screening of The Eras Tour!

It's a Vibe Workshop Series: Building Resilient Communities: How LBGTQ+ Students Thrive Together at MIT
2025-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Rainbow Lounge 50-250, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
Discover how LBGTQ+ students at MIT build resilience and thrive through strong, supportive communities. Join LBGTQ+ Services in this interactive workshop centering storytelling, discussions, and actionable strategies to foster belonging and strengthen networks in personal, academic, and professional spaces.

Tunnel Walk sponsored by getfit
2025-02-18 12:10 - 12:40 | Stata Center Lobby
Want to get exercise mid-day but don’t want to go outside? Join the tunnel walk for a 30-minute walk led by a volunteer through MIT’s famous tunnel system. This walk may include stairs/inclines. Wear comfortable shoes.

We encourage you to check the calendar for location details.

These tunnel walks are open to the entire MIT community and you do not need to be a current getfit participant to join.

Ogemdi Ude Artist in Residence
2025-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | 3-308
Join Gus Solomons Jr. Visiting Artist Ogemdi Ude for an hour-long, hands-on workshop introducing participants to the creative practices behind Major, her current project exploring the history and physicality of majorette dance. In this dance theater piece, Ude and her collaborators uplift Black femmes – inclusive of queer and trans folks – in a practice that explores community, sexuality, and our relationships to home. OPEN TO ALL

Tunnel Walk sponsored by getfit
2025-02-19 12:10 - 12:40 | Stata Center Lobby
Want to get exercise mid-day but don’t want to go outside? Join the tunnel walk for a 30-minute walk led by a volunteer through MIT’s famous tunnel system. This walk may include stairs/inclines. Wear comfortable shoes.

We encourage you to check the link for location details.

These tunnel walks are open to the entire MIT community and you do not need to be a current getfit participant to join.

Cereal & Cartoons Night
2025-02-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Come join us for a nostalgic night as we crunch on cereal and watch cartoons!

Charcuterie Night
2025-02-23 09:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Relaxing night of watching Ratatouille and building your own charcuterie board! We will have an assortment of meats, cheeses, fruit, and sparkling cider.

Challenging Conversations Workshop featuring Student Mental Health & Counseling (a WA Community Meeting)
2025-02-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Wellbeing Lab
The Wellbeing Ambassadors Present:
Challenging Conversations Workshop featuring Leslie Langston, LICSW of Student Mental Health and Counseling
We all face difficult conversations at some point, whether it’s addressing a roommate issue in the dorm, a group member’s performance, navigating a disagreement with a partner, or in a difficult relationship with a supervisor. No matter how skilled or experienced we are, these conversations can still bring up feelings of anxiety or frustration.
In this workshop, we will explore compassionate and effective strategies for handling difficult conversations with confidence, helping you navigate these moments with empathy while still achieving positive, productive outcomes.
Additionally, we will learn strategies in which to handle strong emotions such as anxiety, frustration and anger.
Monday, February 24 | 4:30PM – 6PM | Wellbeing Lab (3rd Floor, Student Center)

Line Dancing
2025-03-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Wellbeing Lab
Take a break from studying and come dance! Country line dancing is a popular form of social dancing that can be done to many different styles of music and is very beginner friendly. Lessons are taught weekly by MIT professor and dance enthusiast David Karger. No experience necessary!

Tunnel Walk sponsored by getfit
2025-03-03 12:10 - 12:40 | Lobby 7, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Want to get exercise mid-day but don’t want to go outside? Join the tunnel walk for a 30-minute walk led by a volunteer through MIT’s famous tunnel system. This walk may include stairs/inclines. Wear comfortable shoes.

We encourage you to check the calendar for location details. These tunnel walks are open to the entire MIT community and you do not need to be a current getfit participant to join. Prize opportunity as well!

Stratton Lecture: The Epidemic of Loneliness
2025-03-04 12:15 - 13:45
Join us for the 2025 Stratton Lecture as we delve into the growing epidemic of loneliness in modern society. Despite unprecedented digital connectivity, we experience a sense of isolation, with profound impacts on mental and physical health. We’ll explore the societal factors contributing to this phenomenon, the consequences for well-being, and strategies to rebuild authentic connections and stronger communities.
Find out more information and get your free tickets the Eventbrite page.

Caffeine and Kindness Event
2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 | 5-102, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
Stop by Room 5-102 for a free specialty coffee or hot chocolate to brighten your day! We will have a barista from 11am-1pm on Thursday, March 6th.

Surviving MIT: Senior Secrets
2025-03-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Wondering how to navigate courses, internships, and student life without losing your mind? The Course 15 Student Advisory Board got you. Join them for a chill, no-pressure session where current seniors spill their best advice, biggest regrets, and the things they wish they knew sooner.
Who: Any current MIT studentWhen: Thursday, March 6thTime: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMWhere: The Wellbeing Lab, STUD 3Why: Free cookies. Real talk. No brainer.
Whether you’re looking for internship hacks, course survival tips, or just some reassurance that it all works out—this is your chance to get the inside scoop.
Come hang, ask questions, and walk away a little wiser (and full of cookies).

Puzzles and Fruit Night
2025-03-07 20:00 - 2025-03-08 00:00 | Wellbeing Lab
Join Weekends@MIT for Puzzles and Fruit Night on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9pm in the Wellbeing Lab.

It’s a Vibe: Your Queer Career – Thriving in Academic & Professional Spaces
2025-03-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Cheney Room 3-308, 77 Mass Ave
Join us for an engaging 1.5-hour workshop designed to help LGBTQ+ students navigate academic and professional spaces with confidence. We’ll explore strategies for career growth, identity affirmation, and building supportive networks.

Candlemaking Workshop
2025-03-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Wellbeing Lab
With the winter chill in the air, come warm up at Cozy Candle Bar, hosted by the Well-Being Lab x SEB! Join us for a toasty evening of candle-making, calming scents, and good company. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just looking to relax, this is the perfect chance to get creative, de-stress, and enjoy the warmth of a flickering flame.
Join us at the Well-Being Lab on Saturday, 3/8 between 9-11 PM, sip on some hot cocoa, and craft your own custom candle – the perfect wintertime treat! ❄️🕯️☕

Blind Date with a Book
2025-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | The Nexus at MIT Hayden Library, 160 Memorial St, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Looking for a little mystery in your life? Join us for Blind Date with a Book, where you’ll pick a book wrapped in secrecy, guided only by a few intriguing clues. Will it be a thrilling adventure, a heartwarming romance, or a mind-bending mystery? There’s only one way to find out!

Tunnel Walk sponsored by getfit
2025-03-10 13:10 - 13:40 | E25 Atrium, 45 Carleton Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Want to get exercise mid-day but don’t want to go outside? Join us for a 30-minute walk led by a volunteer through MIT’s famous tunnel system. This walk may include stairs/inclines. Wear comfortable shoes.

We encourage you to check the calendar for location details.

These tunnel walks are open to the entire MIT community and you do not need to be a current getfit participant to join. Prize opportunity as well!

Yoga, Wellness Wizardry, and Boba Tea
2025-03-11 13:00 - 13:30 | Wellbeing Lab
Take a well-deserved break and join us for a 30-minute yoga session with Sarah Johnson, Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Wellness, to reset your mind and body. Space is limited, so sign up now to secure your spot! After yoga, drop by for an open wellness event to explore the Wellness Wizard Certificate and enjoy free boba while you unwind with creative stations featuring coloring, Legos, origami, and more!

Visualizing Sex Work & Trafficking: Ethical Maps & Modeling
2025-03-11 17:00 - 18:30 | 2-109
The event will feature presentations by two distinguished researchers:

Dr. Kayse Lee Maass, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University, will share insights on ethical approaches to collecting sensitive data and innovative techniques for anonymizing location data while preserving analytical value.

Dr. Elena Shih, Manning Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Brown University, along with her students, Shravya Sompalli and Arman Deendar will discuss participatory mapping methods that center the voices of affected communities and frameworks for differentiating between consensual sex work and human trafficking.

Panel, and Q&A Session: Following the presentations, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Alessandra Jungs de Almeida, Postdoctoral Associate in the MIT Women’s and Gender Studies Program. The panel will be followed by an interactive Q & A segment that will provide opportunities to engage directly with the researchers, addressing methodological questions, ethical considerations, and potential applications of these approaches.
