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Gender, Caste, and Climate Crisis focusing on the Global South (Lecture) with Professor Michel Degraff

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...

It’s a Vibe Workshop Series: Building Resilient Communities: How LBGTQ+ Students Thrive Together at MIT

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.

Challenging Conversations Workshop featuring Student Mental Health & Counseling (a WA Community Meeting)

Wellbeing Lab 84 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

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...

Free

Stratton Lecture: The Epidemic of Loneliness

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...

Free

Surviving MIT: Senior Secrets

Wellbeing Lab 84 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

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...

Yoga, Wellness Wizardry, and Boba Tea

Wellbeing Lab 84 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

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...

Free

Visualizing Sex Work & Trafficking: Ethical Maps & Modeling

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...

Savings and Goal Setting workshop

1-150

Level up your finance game and come learn how to set up smart, attainable goals like saving for big purchases!

Finding sources of meaning

Wellbeing Lab 84 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

In this small discussion group, we will examine finding meaning in the context of an intense research focus. What sources of support might be available through other domains and activities in life, and how do they intersect with creativity at the cutting edge of human knowledge? Prof. Jackson will discuss what supports resilience and provides...

The Healing Power of Arts and Creativity

Artistic expressions such as dance, painting, sculpture, music, and poetry allow those unable to discuss their inner struggles or triumphs to express their emotions by evoking emotions in others. Artistic endeavors involve creative inner forces and talents, relying on imagination, inspiration, inventiveness, and originality – and are uniquely human. The healing power of these artistic...

Free

Nutrition Demo

Wellbeing Lab 84 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join RD Rosanne for a hands on activity and leave with a delicious treat and recipe card. Registration is not required, stop by any time throughout the session.

Free