"The Good Body": Gay, Bi, and Trans Men Talking about Body Image
Abigail Francis, Zan Barry
Thu Jan 26, 06-08:00pm, 50-050
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How have media images of men's bodies and the pressure to achieve a "good body" influenced how gay, bi, and trans men feel about weight and shape? This workshop will offer information about cultural and interpersonal pressures on men and how to cultivate a positive body image in ourselves and others.
Co-facilitators:
Zan Barry, M.Ed., Health Educator, Center for Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT Medical
and Abigail Francis, MSW, Program Coordinator for LBGT@MIT
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-050, x3-0684, afran@mit.edu
Cosponsor: MIT Medical
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Coming Out: What Does This Mean Anyway?
Abigail Francis, Kathy Girod
Tue Jan 17, 06-08:00pm, 50-050
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This workshop will explore what it means to come-out as lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender, whether-or-not it's something you want to/can or should do, and how stereotypes can be confusing when trying to figure out if you fit a label or not (and whether labels are even useful!). We'll also discuss our multiple identities such as race, class, ethnicity, and country of origin and how all of this affects coming-out at MIT, coming-out to parents, friends, and in relationships.
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-050, x3-0684, afran@mit.edu
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Community Culinary Group
Ernesto Arroyo, Daniel Finchelstein, Anna Pandolfo
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2006
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 5.00 for cooking supplies and ingredients
Are you interested in cooking?
Is cereal one of your culinary masterpieces?
Would you like to sample dishes from different cultures?
Then join us in this event where we will prepare traditional recipes from all-around the world in a hands-on environment. Fellow students with previous cooking experience will help you develop your cooking skills and at the end of the evening you'll get to eat the meal you prepared during the class. This event is supported by your student life fee.
Web: http://web.media.mit.edu/~earroyo/communitycooking/
Contact: Ernesto Arroyo, E15-322, (617) 253-0306, earroyo@media.mit.edu
Real Mexican Food
Ernesto Arroyo
Chiles rellenos and/or chiles en nogada.
Wed Jan 11, 04:30-08:30pm, NW86, Multi-Purpose Room and Kitchen
Homemade Pasta (Italian Style)
Anna Pandolfo
Homemade pasta ravioli with ricotta, braciola.
Wed Jan 18, 04:30-08:30pm, NW86, Multi-Purpose Room and Kitchen
Soup-mania
Anna Pandolfo
Cream of asparagus; cream of onions; cream of mushroom.
Wed Jan 25, 04:30-08:30pm, NW86, Multi-Purpose Room and Kitchen
A Taste from Brasil and France
Tarciana Kessler and Samar Marc
1) Brazilian beans
2) Farofa (crunchy seasoned powder made with yucca/cassava/manioc flower)
3) Meat loaf filled with cheese
4) French tarte aux fraises
Wed Feb 1, 05-09:00pm, NW86, Multi-Purpose Room and Kitchen
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Do-It-Yourself Student-Group Finances
Ayelet Boasson, Laurie Ward
Wed Jan 25, Thu Jan 26, 02-03:00pm, 5-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Are you tired of chasing your group's treasurer for a advice? Confused as to why vouchers get rejected and then resubmitted? Come to learn for yourself how to use your student group money: - Ensure happy vendors, happy friend and easier process.
- Simplify finances and event planning.
- De-mystify the black hole of paying bills and learn how the system works.
- Have the funding board perspective on Capital expense.
and much more!
Contact: Ayelet Boasson, W20-549, x3-2091, ayeletb@mit.edu
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Exploring Queer Dating at MIT: More than "Just Friends"
Abigail Francis, Kathy Girod
Tue Jan 24, 06-08:00pm, 50-050
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This fun workshop will discuss strategies on how to: meet new people, ask someone out, spot "red flags", and generally feel more confident about yourself when meeting someone new.
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-050, x3-0684, afran@mit.edu
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HM 101: House Managerment
Cooper, Peter L.
Tue Jan 17, Wed Jan 18, 09:30am-02:00pm, 35-225
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 15-Dec-2005
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
House Managers (alumni are invited too) will learn the basics of property management for FSILGs.
Focus will be on the new Safety, Licensing and Inspection (SLI) program, created by the Assoc. of Independent Living Groups (AILG). Day One will feature the SLI and regulatory compliance material. Visits by building and fire inspectors will be made. Day Two will deal with the multiple building systems in a house.
Presenters include MIT Dept. of Facilities, Info. Services & Technology, Environmental, Health & Safety, Real Estate, the FSILG Cooperative, and outside service providers. Facilitators are Peter L. Cooper of MIT's Dept. of Facilities, and Jay Flynn, the new Building Safety. Peter is Director of MIT Utilities and a member of the PBE Alumni Corp.; Jay is a national officer and member of ADP.
Contact: Chris McGill, 20-549, (617) 258-9762, cmgill@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Alumni Association
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How to Run an Effective Meeting
Tom Robinson, Linda Noel
Thu Jan 26, 12-01:00pm, 1-135
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event
Ever wonder why meetings at MIT often start 15 minutes past the appointed time? Have you wondered about how you could provide more structure and possibly accomplish more of your goals during meetings? This workshop will look at the various roles of participants in meetings and discuss practical strategies that you can utilize to better facilitate a meeting in your lab, working group or with colleagues.
Please bring your lunch. Drinks & dessert will be provided.
Contact: Tom Robinson, W20-549, x3-7605, trob@mit.edu
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Leadership Fair
Tracy Purinton
Tue Jan 31, 01-03:00pm, Bush Room
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to learn about leadership initiatives throughout the institute, and to network with staff specializing in leadership areas. Fair will include representatives from the Student Activities Office, Residential Life Programs,the Public Service Center and more. Join us for leadership celebration!
Contact: Tracy Purinton, W20-549, x3-4158, purinton@mit.edu
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Leading and Changing Campus Organizations
Jonathan Lehrich, Stephen Immerman, Mary Schaefer
Tue, Thu, Jan 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 01-02:30pm, E51-335
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
A practical, fast-paced lecture series aimed at providing emerging student leaders with useful tools for effecting positive change within an organization, whether that organization is a living group, student government, or future place of employment. Discover your personal leadership style, equip yourself with strategies for motivating others and making your vision a reality, develop practical strategies for marketing your organization to the broader community, and finally, learn how to sustain your organization by promoting continuity in officer transitions and by utilizing effective recruitment strategies.
Contact: Tracy Purinton, purinton@mit.edu)
Cosponsor: MIT Leadership Center
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Scrumptious Scruples
Leader: TBD
Tue Jan 24, 02-04:00pm, 20 Chimneys
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Prereq: None
Join us for a fun game of Scruples and a discussion on your decision-making process. The role of ethics and integrity will play a key part in the discussion.
Contact: Camilla Shannon, 7-133, x8-0872, camilla@mit.edu
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Sipping from the Fire Hose: Balancing Academics, Friendship, Family and a Social Life
Tom Robinson, Linda Noel
Wed Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, 1-135
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event
Have you ever dashed across the Mass Ave cross walk with two seconds left on the clock because you’re late for an appointment? Ever skipped lunch or operated on too little sleep? Do you feel like you have to rush from commitment to commitment in order to meet your obligations? This workshop will look at several ways that you can develop strategies that will help you during those all-to-familiar crunch times here at MIT! What better time to think more globally about balance in your life than during IAP. Please bring your lunch. Drinks & dessert will be provided.
Contact: Tom Robinson, W20-549, x3-7605, trob@mit.edu
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“Can You Hear Me Now?”: Styles and Barriers to Communicating Well
Tom Robinson, Linda Noel
Tue Jan 31, 12-01:30pm, 1-134
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event
From lab groups to Institute committees, there are many forums for each of us to express our opinions and exchange ideas. This workshop will explore some common pitfalls that can negatively impact the ability of a group, large or small, to achieve its goals. We will focus on the ways that each of us communicate and also upon the quick or “snap” judgments that we are often called upon to make during important conversations. Please bring your lunch. Drinks & dessert will be provided.
Contact: Tom Robinson, W20-549, x3-7605, trob@mit.edu
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