News, Features, and Events in 2012

Pledge Miles during Bike Awareness Week
Pledge your miles for this year’s Mass Commuter Bike Challenge. Last year MIT beat Harvard University and won First Place under the large university category. Help us to win again this year! Then pedal over to the Stratton Student Center plaza on Wednesday, May 17 from 11 AM - 2 PM and celebrate Bike Awareness Day! Bring a copy of your registration form and get a free t-shirt. Refreshments will be available and there’ll be bike-related giveaways. This event is hosted by the Parking and Transportation Office and is being held in conjunction with the Bay State Bike Week.

Order Physical Security Services on SAPweb As of March 16 SEMO is offering its physical security services through the Building Services tab in SAPweb. Services include access card readers, alarms, video, and life safety systems. Requests will be filtered through the Facilities work order system as are other request for services. Customers will also track their jobs using the work order number created for their request. An elearning tutorial is available.

Get ready, set, recycle!
Get your competitive spirit going because RecycleMania is underway now through April 6. During this national collegiate recycling competition, data is collected weekly and a school’s recycling rate is determined as a percentage of the overall waste generated by the campus. Visit our Request Services pages to learn how to request recycling bins and totes for office clean outs. Let’s work together to raise MIT’s recycling rate and reduce waste on campus!

Want to try carpooling to campus?
Zimride, a ride sharing program, makes it easy to find a ride to and from campus. Zimriders can view profiles for common networks, interests, and friends before deciding to share a ride. You can even share your Zipcar through Zimride to reduce scost. Use of the Zimride ridesharing website will be provided at no charge to students and staff during the 2011-2012 academic year.

Home Repair Basics during IAP
Learn how to save money and make your home more energy efficient from our Repair & Maintenance experts. They’ll provide hands-on sessions in plumbing and electrical repairs including tips on quick repairs to faucets and toilets. Learn how to rewire a lamp, install an electrical outlet, and get a better understanding of household wiring. Attend one or both sessions