Bon Voyage: Premeds Journey Abroad
Nasheed I.. Jamal, Paul Cheng
Wed Jan 19, 06-08:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Premed students at MIT often do not realize that they are not limited to staying in the United States while in college. Learn about opportunities for MIT students to enter the international arena. Hear from premeds who have studied, volunteered, and worked abroad.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/amsa/www
Contact: Nasheed I.. Jamal, 2-105, nijamal@mit.edu
Sponsor: American Medical Student Association
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Chemistry Undergraduate Research Forum
Annie Won, Jillian Dempsey, Stavroula Hatzios, Caroline Saouma
Sat Jan 29, 10am-02:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Ever wonder what a chemistry UROP is like? Come and hear undergraduates describe their UROP research projects. Learn about discoveries that are headed for publication in professional journals, and get a sense of what chemistry laboratory work is really all about. All areas of chemistry will be featured (inorganic, physical, organic, biological) and lunch will be served. No prior chemistry knowledge (beyond the basics) is necessary. If you're a current chemistry UROP interested in presenting your research, feel free to email any of the following individuals.
Contact: Jillian Dempsey, Stavroula Hatzios, Caroline Saouma, Annie W, qjillian@mit.edu, shatzios@mit.edu, csaouma@mit.edu, annie1@
Sponsor: Chemistry
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Class of 2009 Admissions Telethon
Amy Perez/Salvador Acosta, Admissions Counselors
Thu Jan 20, 05-11:00pm, Bush Room, 10-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Be the first to talk with the prospective members of the Class of 2009. Help the admissions office contact the early action admitted students, answer their questions and write congratulatory postcards! It's lot of fun! Bring your friends!
Just show up, or email with any questions.
Contact: Amy Perez/Salvador Acosta, Admissions Counselors, 3-108, x8-5515, counselors@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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Composing Your Life: Exploring Self Through Photography and Writing
Holly Sweet, Graham Ramsay
Tue Jan 11, 01-02:30pm, 24-619
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2005
Limited to 16 participants.
Single session event
We will look at how photos of ourselves and our families can be used as tools to reflect on what we think about ourselves, and also gain understanding about how others might see us. Participants must bring two photos--one of their families and one of themselves--which depict participants involved in activities or events that are of personal significance. These images will be used for a short in-class writing exercise followed by group discussion. This IAP activity is based on one of the exercises from the ESG seminar SP240 which will run in spring 2005 and is particularly useful for students considering taking the seminar. For more information about SP240, visit http://web.mit.edu/esg-seminars.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg
Contact: Holly Sweet, 24-612, x3-7786, hbsweet@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Could You Get Into MIT in 1876?: Try Your Hand at an Entrance Exam
Nora Murphy, Reference Archivist
Tue Jan 11, 11am-12:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
If the same exam was offered today would you pass? Find out what questions were asked of prospective students. Come and sit for an early MIT mathematics entrance exam and test your knowledge. No slide rules or calculators allowed! Answers will be distributed at the end of the exam.
Contact: Nora Murphy, Reference Archivist, 14N-118, x3-5690, nmurphy@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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DISCovering Leadership: Strategies for Fraternities, Sororities or Living Group members (FSILG)
David Rogers, Frank Council, Kaya Gerberich
Thu Jan 13, 01-03:00pm, Mezz Lounge-StuCtr
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 13-Jan-2005
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Preference for FSILG members
A leader is not necessarily a person who holds a formal position in the fraternity, sorority or ILG. Rather, a leader is one who is able to affect positive change. We are all potential leaders. This session will help students DISCover their leadership potential and help strategize ways to make a positive IMPACT on their FSILG. Snacks included.
Contact: David Rogers, W20-549, x3-7546, drogers@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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Document Scanning 101: Creating E-Versions from Paper
Christine Quirion
Thu Jan 13, 11am-12:00pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Are you running out of space in your paper filing cabinets? No more room for technical reports, working papers, preprints, lab notebooks, whatever? Why not convert your paper files to a digital format, such as PDF? This workshop will include information on document preparation, scanning options, file formats, full-text searching and cost estimates. We'll also discuss ways to organize and preserve your collections for long term. If you like, bring along a sample of what you've got.
Contact: Christine Quirion, 14-0551, 253-5667, cquirion@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Financial Aid 101
Daniel T. Barkowitz
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Did you know that over $89 billion was given out in all sources of Financial Aid in 2002-2003? Want to learn more about the Financial Aid process? Student Financial Services will be offering a series of three 1 hour sessions. Best suited for parents and students in grades 11 and up. Current MIT students are welcome. Participants are welcome at individual sessions but some content in the later sessions will assume familiarity with the material presented in earlier sessions.
Contact: Daniel T. Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Financial Services
Introduction to Financial Aid
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will discuss what Financial Aid is. The sources for Financial Aid. The formulas used in determining your eligibility. And also when and how to apply.
Wed Jan 5, 12-01:00pm, 2-135
How Does the Federal Methodology Work?
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will explain how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and assist you with the financial aid calculation formula. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2003 tax return.
Fri Jan 14, 12-01:00pm, 2-135
How is My Institutional Contribution Determined?
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will explain how to fill out the CSS/Financial Aid Profile and will help you understand how your information is used in determining your financial aid award by examining the actual calculations. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2003 tax return.
Fri Jan 21, 12-01:00pm, 2-135
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Freemasonry Explained
Gary L. Dryfoos Former MIT Instructor, Bruce D. Wedlock
Wed Jan 12, 12-01:00pm, Grier A, 34-401A
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
Ever wonder what the Masons are all about? Was your dad or granddad a Mason? This program, open to all, will cover some of the history, purposes and activities of Freemasonry. Meet some of the members of MIT's Masonic Lodge, find out what Masons do, and what goes on behind the Square and Compasses. If you have ever considered joining the world’s largest fraternity, you will learn how to do it here. Named for MIT’s eighth president and a Mason, Richard C. Maclaurin Lodge has counted among its members Vannevar Bush and “Doc” Edgerton along with many other MIT faculty, staff and student leaders. Come and learn if you should become a Mason, too.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/www/Masons/
Contact: Gary L. Dryfoos, (617) 257-0402, dryfoo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Richard C. Maclaurin Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
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History and Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Dec-2004
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This IAP activity will explore the history, origin, use and art of the Tarot. Students should purchase the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck or similar learning deck for use in class. Students welcome at any session but encouraged to attend all.
Contact: Daniel Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Financial Services
The History of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz
In this session we will examine the development of the Tarot from its earliest known history to speculation on its origins. We will also examine the structure of the Tarot and will learn the basic format of the Major and Minor Arcana.
Tue Jan 4, 12-01:30pm, 4-253
The Art of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz
In this session, we will look at various artists' interpretations of Tarot by comparing over 30 Tarot decks. We will discuss how different decks contain different expressive images relating to the same central core. We will participate in an activity designed to explore our own connection to the cards in the Tarot.
Wed Jan 12, 12-01:30pm, 4-253
The Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz
In this session we will begin to explore the use of the Tarot as a Fortune Telling device. Examining the classic "Celtic Cross" spread, we will observe a sample reading and then partner to practice reading cards for each other.
Tue Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, 4-253
The Spreading of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz
We will continue our exploration of Tarot as a fortune telling device by exploring the various spreads in current use. We will continue praticing reading for each other and will try new spreads in our reading.
Wed Jan 26, 12-01:30pm, 4-253
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In Celebration of MIT's Founder, William Barton Rogers, 1804-1882
Tom Rosko, Institute Archivist
Thu Jan 27, 02-03:00pm, 4-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
William Barton Rogers was the founder and first president of MIT and his vision for the Institute continues to be at the heart of MIT's educational mission. In light of the recent 200th anniversary of his birth, learn more about Rogers' role at MIT, his life as scientist and educator, and the society and culture of his times.
Contact: Nora Murphy, 14N-118, x3-5690, nmurphy@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Information Representation & Clear Thinking
Matthew Boulos
Thu Jan 13, 03-04:30pm, 1-242
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The way information is represented has an impact on the way we understand the world around us. This session starts by looking at the basic techniques that designers and information representation experts rely on in order to achieve effective communication. We will study their work and identify the particular principles in play that help them achieve their goals and we'll consider why this matters. The result we'll see is that the way we represent information comes to have a specific bearing on how we understand that information. By looking at particular case studies we'll explore this idea, and develop ideas of our own to make relevant our findings to our lives.
Contact: Matthew Boulos, boulos@mit.edu
Sponsor: Political Science
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Issues in Technology and Policy Seminar Series
Renee Robins
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Many policy issues involve the application, commercialization, and control of technologies. This seminar series will explore selected issues in technology and policy, including examples from areas such as the environment, telecommunications, energy, and materials (specific topics to be determined). Bring brown bag lunch; light refreshments provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/tpp
Contact: Renee Robins, E40-381, x3-7662, rrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Technology and Policy Program
Global Warming and Sustainable Energy: What are the Realities?
Mike Golay
To effectively employ technology to reduce global warming, technologies of different scales and designs are needed along with an ambitious deployment effort. How can resources be mobilized? Can policy measures overcome inherent difficulties? This seminar will discuss sustainable energy technologies in terms of needs, availability and deployment.
Tue Jan 4, 12-01:30pm, E40-298, light refreshments;bring lunch
Space Policy: the Early Years
Annalisa Weigel
This seminar will look at the early history of international space policy, ranging from UN Treaties and Conventions to Presidential Decision Directives and the race to the moon. Geared to a general MIT audience, curiosity but no specific knowledge required. Come prepared for an interactive session, as this will not be your average history lesson.
Tue Jan 11, 12-01:30pm, E40-298, light refreshments;bring lunch
Napster Revisited: The Present and Future Case for Music, the Internet, and Copyright Law
Frank Field
Digital distribution of music confronts us with questions about copyright, technology and the role of government. Rhetoric around cases like Napster steers us toward simple answers that belie the complexity of the issues. This seminar will address the many policy issues involved and how their resolution will shape the future of the music industry.
Tue Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, E40-298, light refreshments;bring lunch
TBA
Renee Robins
Tue Jan 25, 12-01:30pm, E40-298, light refreshments;bring lunch
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MIT's Evolving Mail System
Jeff Schiller, IS&T Network Manager, Mark Silis, IS&T Manager Network and Infrastructure Services
Wed Jan 19, 10am-01:00pm, 10-250
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The MIT mail system provides E-mail service for approximately 25,000 users delivering approximately a million messages per day. MIT's E-mail services have evolved significantly from simple mail delivery to an advanced system filtering in real-time for over 100,000 viruses, dangerous e-mail attachments, and Spam. We use many tools and technologies, to battle unsolicited bulk mail (aka Spam), and successfully identify 80% of the Spam destined for MIT.EDU. We’ll discuss the evolution MIT’s mail system, various anti-spam techniques and technologies, and the challenges facing MIT and other E-mail providers as they fight against Spam. Additional highlights include discussion of the emerging e-mail clients, webmail and SMTP authentication.
Contact: Jeff Schiller, IS&T Network Manager, iap-mail-presentation@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Services and Technology
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Mediation Training Program
Bill Fischer, Assoc. Dean, Student Conduct & DSL Risk Mgmt
Mon-Fri, Jan 18-21, 24-28, 09am-01:00pm, Room TBD
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 11-Dec-2004
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 75.00 for materials and lunch
Conflict is inevitable in our daily lives. Mediation is a form of conflict resolution that provides for positive and productive resolution of conflicts. The skills learned in mediation training are highly adaptable in all aspects of our professional and personal lives. This thirty hour highly experiential training program will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the process and techniques of mediation. Upon completion of the program, participants will be prepared to mediate conflicts, continue with advanced training opportunities, and assist in promoting mediation as an effective means of resolving conflict. A certificate of completion will be provided.
Contact: Yvonne Doyle, W32-131, x3-7848, ydoyle@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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Palmistry (Class is FULL)
Mary A. Mullowney
Sat Jan 8, 12-04:00pm, 1-150
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 07-Jan-2005
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Note: Class is FULL
An introduction to the ancient art of palmistry, a path to understanding yourself and others by studying the lines and markings of the hand. A mini-reading of each student's palm is included in the course. Please sign up via email only.
Contact: Mary A. Mullowney, 5-224, x3-4331, mamullow@mit.edu
Sponsor: Ocean Engineering
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Parent Workshop: Helping Our Middle and High School Children Learn
Krzysztof Grabarek
Tue Jan 18, Thu Jan 20, 12-01:00pm, 4-251
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Research shows that students do better when their parents are involved academically in the older grades. Yet, many parents find it difficult to remain involved beyond elementary school. This workshop will begin a discussion on how parents can be more involved with their adolescents' academics. Parents and others interested in the education of adolescents are encouraged to attend the two lunchtime sessions. Register early so that the sessions can be tailored to the interests of those attending.
Contact: Krzysztof Grabarek, 2-204, x3-0909, grabarek@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chemistry
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So, the Libraries Do Have Maps!
Michael Noga, Margaret dePopolo
Fri Jan 21, 02-05:00pm, Rotch Library
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Yes, the MIT Libraries do have maps. Visit the three largest collections. In the Rotch Library, you will find maps that relate to urban studies. In the Lindgren Library, you will see nautical charts and geologic and climatic maps. And in the Science Library, you will see our topographic map collection. Come and tell us about your map needs. Refreshments will be served at the end of the tour.
Contact: Michael Noga, 14S1-134, 253-1290, mnoga@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Student Group Roundtable - Sound Off!
Laurie Ward, Jen Au-Yeung
Tue Jan 25, 02-03:00pm, 4-253
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Want to share your ideas for improving events on campus? Do you have a briliant idea that you are itching to share about those reimbursement vouchers? Come join us for a roundtable discussion facilitated by a Student Activities staff member ready to hear your ideas!
Contact: Laurie Ward, W20-549, x3-3680, laurie@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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Student Group Roundtable - Travel
Laurie Ward, Jen Au-Yeung
Tue Jan 11, 02-03:00pm, 4-253
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Does your student group travel to other schools or locations for competitions, seminars, tournaments or events? Come participate in a roundtable discussion facilitated by the Student Activities Office to talk about travel tips, recommendations and suggestions to save you time and money when travelling.
Contact: Laurie Ward, W20-549, x3-3680, laurie@mit.edu
Sponsor: Division of Student Life
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The Generation Gap at Work
Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions, Lorelle Espinosa, Director of Recruitment
Fri Jan 28, 12-01:00pm, 4-145
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
For the first time in history, four generations are active in the work force and misunderstandings can arise from our different generational values. These same misunderstandings play out between young staff and Baby Boomer faculty and administrators. Join a Boomer and a Gen-Xer to discuss what these misunderstandings are and why they occur between the generations. You will learn the typical characteristics of the Matures, Boomers, Gen-Xers and Millennials, see how they differ and learn how to effectively negotiate interactions between them. This is a fun session for all generations. You will never see the world the same way again.
Contact: Ellen Stordy, 3-108, x8-5514, estordy@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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The Mysteries of Admissions
Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions
Tue Jan 25, 12-01:00pm, 4-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
A look at what really happens when decisions are made about who is (and who is not) offered admission to MIT. Bring your questions!
Contact: Ellen Stordy, 3-108, x8-5514, estordy@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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The New Etiquette in College Admissions: What Is The Proper Role for Parents?
Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions
Thu Jan 27, 12-01:00pm, 4-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The college admissions process is more competitive today and therefore creates much more anxiety for everyone involved. In this session, aimed at parents, we will examine how college admissions has changed over time and what this means for us. As the managers of our childrens' lives, what is our effective role in the admissions process? How much help is too much help? How can we support our children during this period without losing our composure, our dignity, or minds? This session is also appropiate for the parents of middle school age kids.
Contact: Ellen Stordy, 3-108, x8-5514, estordy@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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Think: A Coffeehouse Series
Mark Avara
Fri Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, 08-10:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: an inquiring mind
This Friday night coffeehouse series will focus on searching for the meaning of life through reading poetry, performing skits, telling jokes, delivering monologues, singing, acting, and the like. Refreshments served.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg
Contact: Mark Avara, mavara@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Thinking about Adoption
Diane Betz Tavitian
Fri Jan 21, 12-01:30pm, 16-151
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
A panel discussion with adoptive parents on when/how/why adoption first became part of the family conversation, and some of the first steps/leaps needed to explore adoption as an option for the family. For those who are thinking about adoption for the first time, second time, and beyond...and for those interested in becoming/or have become a family through adoption.
Contact: Diane Betz Tavitian, E19-432, x3-2138, dtavit@mit.edu
Sponsor: Adoptive Families at MIT
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Want to Be a Chemistry Magician?
Katherine Wu
Wed Jan 26, 02-04:00pm, 8-119
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 40 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Think it would be fun to run Chemistry Magic Shows, to show off your magical powers in front of dozens of fascinated elementary school children? Want to teach children about chemistry in a way they will never forget? Take this class, learn the tricks, then join our Magic Show team. The class culminates in several magic shows throughout the spring term.
Contact: Katherine Wu, katawu@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chemistry
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