Virtual 5K Run/Walk Training Program
2023-11-03 00:00 - 2023-11-17 23:59, 2023-11-04 00:00 - 2023-11-18 23:59, 2023-11-05 00:00 - 2023-11-19 23:59, 2023-11-06 00:00 - 2023-11-20 23:59, 2023-11-07 00:00 - 2023-11-21 23:59, 2023-11-08 00:00 - 2023-11-22 23:59, 2023-11-09 00:00 - 2023-11-23 23:59, 2023-11-10 00:00 - 2023-11-24 23:59 UTC and 13 more dates
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.

Healthy Relationships: DOs and Donuts
2023-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rainbow Lounge 50-250, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
Join us on Tuesday, November 7th from 7:00-8:30 in the Rainbow Lounge for a student-led Q&A focusing on promoting healthy relationship culture at MIT. As part of Dating & Domestic Violence Awareness Month, VPR, PLEASURE, and IDHR invite you to attend “Healthy Relationships: The DOs and Donuts”, where undergraduate and graduate student leaders will answer your questions about cultivating healthy relationships in your personal life and in your community. The evening will kick off with music, food and donuts, hot cider, and pumpkin decorating before shifting to a moderated Q&A session. All MIT community members are welcome. Register now and submit your questions ahead of time. We can’t wait to see you there!

LBGTQ+ Movie Night: KIKI
2023-11-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rainbow Lounge 50-250, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
A captivating look into the daily lives of a group of LGBTQ youth who comprise the “Kiki” scene as they prepare for and perform at fierce and exuberant ballroom competitions in NYC

PUMP Week 3: Finding Career Mentors
2023-11-09 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | E19-202 – Ford Building (E19), Ford Building (E19) 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
This is the third session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning how to seek out a variety of mentors to support your career development and success, and 2) reflecting on how to strengthen your relationship with your advisor.
The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program aims to help you reflect on and develop your professional goals to make the most of your postdoc position at MIT. You will also get a chance to meet other postdocs and form a supportive community. Each session will feature interactive discussion and exercises.
Please register for each session that you can attend. Light breakfast and coffee/tea will be served. Open to MIT Postdocs.
Register for this event in Handshake – https://mit.joinhandshake.com/events/1347386/share_preview
Please indicate any accommodation needs by completing the following survey. https://airtable.com/shrfsjcovcoDIN0da
Note: Accommodation requests should be submitted one week in advance of an event. If accommodations are not possible due to the late timing of the request a team member will reach out to you to discuss alternative resources and/or solutions.

Community Building for Trans and Non-Binary Students
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 3-308
Sit down with Nandini, Assistant Director of Women and Gender Services (WXGS), with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and some snacks to discuss community building in the Cheney Room for trans and non-binary students. We’ll chat about the vibes of the space and future WXGS programming dedicated to trans and non-binary students.

Existing Under the Trans Umbrella at MIT Panel Discussion
2023-11-14 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Rainbow Lounge 50-250, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
Panel discussion featuring MIT students, alumnx, faculty & staff sharing their experiences navigating MIT’s campus as trans-identifying individuals (e.g., transgender, agender, nonbinary, genderqueer, etc.).

Wellbeing Ambassadors: Come Give Thanks Event
2023-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Wellbeing Lab
Join MIT Wellbeing Ambassadors for free donuts, cider, and gratitude activities!
Thursday, November 16 | 4-6pm | Wellbeing Lab, 3rd Floor of Stud

Disability Visibility: Can You See Us Now?
2023-11-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 3-270 and online
Join MIT Reads on Thursday, November 16 at 5:30pm in room 3-270 for “Disability Visibility: Can You See Us Now?”
The event is a panel discussion featuring three of the contributors to “Disability Visibility”: Alice Wong, Britney Wilson, and Elsa Sjunneson.
Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disability-visibility-can-you-see-us-now-tickets-731314269667
Disability Visibility was chosen by MIT Reads in collaboration with Women and Gender Services. Our partners in planning this program include the Disabilities Employee Resource Group, Disability and Access Services, and student members of disabled@mit. Special thanks to our co-sponsors: The Institute Community and Equity Office, Human Resources, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Sloan School’s Student Life Office the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Disability and Access Services.

Craft Day: Painting Day
2023-11-17 10:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Rainbow Lounge 50-250, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
Let your creative juices flow and join us at our drop in craft table! 🌈🖌️ Whether you’re an artistic pro or just looking to have some fun, we’ve got all the supplies you’ll need to paint the day away. 🎉✨ Don’t miss out on this colorful experience! 🌟 #CraftyVibes #ArtisticEscape #PaintTheDayAway

Transgender Day of Remembrance
2023-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MIT Chapel (W15), 48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
In collaboration with LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life, a vigil will be held in the MIT Chapel in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance. All are welcome to attend.
