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This section describes a range of opportunities for community involvement initiated or supported by the ODGE, often in collaboration with other Institute organizations.
The ODGE's support for community involvement as "opportunities for priceless encounters" reflects the Dean's unwavering commitment to community as one leg of MIT's educational triad: "An MIT education should prepare students for life through an educational triad composed of academics, research, and community" (September 1998 Task Force on Student Life and Learning report).
The occasions for contributing to graduate community are unlimited, whether socializing, integrating academic and social aspects of graduate life, appreciating the arts, or looking for ways to improve communications and outreach to unique constituencies. Write for the Graduate Student Newsletter, read with the Graduate Women's Group, manage a project funded by the Graduate Student Life Grants, socialize with one's research group, or encourage support for the Ike Colbert Fund for Graduate Community.
The following articles provide additional context for the Dean's advocacy for the graduate agenda:
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