Women and Gender Services (WXGS) Open House
3-308All are welcome to come to the Women and Gender Services (WXGS) open house in the Margaret Cheney Room. Food, fun, and snacks plus learn about the history of the Cheney Room.
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Women and Gender
LBGTQ+ Advisory Board Meeting
Rainbow Lounge 50-250 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesThe Student Advisory Board will provide a student voice/experience to the Assistant Director of LBGTQ+ Services on programming, events, workshop ideas that uplift the mission of LBGTQ+ Services. The Advisory Board will also help evaluate LBGTQ+ Services signature programs (National Coming Out Day, LBGTQ+ Leadership Retreat, Trans Day of Remembrance, and Lavender Graduation), share ideas...
Dr. Joy Buolamwini ’17, ’22 at Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store 1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United StatesJoin Women and Gender Services (WXGS) to attend Dr. Joy Buolamwini '17, '22 at Harvard Book Store presenting Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines in conversation with Sarah Lewis. Students attending the event will receive a copy of the book and a WXGS food credit. You may...
Transgender Day of Remembrance
MIT Chapel (W15) 48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge, MassachusettsJoin LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) on November 20th as we gather for a solemn and reflective Trans Day of Remembrance. This annual observance honors the lives and memories of transgender individuals who have tragically lost their lives to acts of violence. Through words, reflection, and community, we...
Postponed Bagel Break with Milena ’11
3-308Join Women and Gender Services (WXGS) and MIT Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA) for a casual conversation with MIT alum, Milena Pagán '11. Eat fresh bagels and learn how she applied her chemical engineering degree to her business, Rebelle Artisan Bakery. Open to all. Date: December 4th, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location:...
Move Your Body: Nonbinary and Women’s Strength Training
W35 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesJoin Women and Gender Services (WXGS) and MIT Recreation in a FREE group exercise class for all nonbinary and women students! The class will be hosted by Nichell Latimore (she/hers), a full-time certified MIT personal trainer. Take a study break and enjoy a fun group exercise class with friends. Date: December 5th, 2024 Time: 12:00...
WXGS Galentine’s/Palentine’s Craft Party
3-308Celebrate 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!
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Ogemdi Ude Artist in Residence
3-308Join 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...
Visualizing Sex Work & Trafficking: Ethical Maps & Modeling
2-109The 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...
Lunch & Lounge (Graduate Student Appreciation Week)
Cheney Room 3-308 77 Mass AveJoin LBGTQ+ Services and Women and Gender Services for a casual, come-and-go lunch event designed for graduate students to relax, connect with peers, and take a break from their busy day. Enjoy good food, light activities, and a welcoming space to recharge. Music & Relaxed Vibes and Mini “Gratitude Wall”: Share notes of appreciation for...
Guided Paint and Sip with VPR
W20 – 3rd Floor 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MassachusettsVPR invites all MIT students and SWB staff to attend a guided paint and music night with At Peace Arts in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join us in Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30pm to enjoy dinner, refreshments, a live dj and guided painting. We hope this can be a...
Free
Lavender Graduation Celebration 2025
E38 292 Main St, Cambridge, United StatesJoin LBGTQ+ Services for the 2025 hybrid Lavender Graduation on Friday, May 2nd at 4:30 pm US Eastern Time to celebrate our LBGTQ+ MIT undergraduate and graduate/post doc students who have graduated or will be graduating in 2025 and the wonderful things they've accomplished. This event is in collaboration with and hosted by our friends...