"Survive the Drive"
Bob Green, Betty Lou McClanahan
Tue Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, 32-123
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Bob Green, legendary racing and driving instructor, will talk about what it means to drive safely in the age of multiple distractions. Engaging and humorous, Bob has spoken to some 65,000 high school students about "surviving the drive" over the past ten years. Co-sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers, New England Section.
Come and learn what it means to drive safely! Survive the Drive!
Contact: Betty Lou McClanahan, blm@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chemistry
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Charm School 2011: Dating Etiquette
Kate McCarthy, Leah Flynn
Wed Jan 26, 12-01:30pm, W20, Coffeehouse
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2011
Single session event
Dating can be difficult. Come to this session to share your thoughts and questions about flirting, asking somebody out, dating, and building a solid relationship. Learn how to develop skills that will help you to find that special someone.
Sign-up here: https://spreadsheets1.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEdhcFVtMDIxT0JXZzhfNlEwQnF5ZkE6MQ#gid=0. Please still feel free to show up, even if you do not sign up.
Web: http://studentlife.mit.edu/charm/schedule
Contact: Alicia Erwin, W20-549, x3-5369, aeerwin@Mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
Cosponsor: MIT Medical
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Charm School 2011: Professional Drinking
Jessica Trudeau, Rashmi Tiwari, Caroline Pantridge
Fri Jan 28, 04-05:00pm, W20- Mezzanine Loung
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 26-Jan-2011
Limited to 40 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Must obtain four (4) Charm School credits.
We invite you to join the Community Development and Substance Abuse Center for an interactive, one-hour session on Professional Drinking. This session is geared toward upper-class and graduate students who will soon be entering the working world, filled with practical tips for attending work-sponsored social events. Through a simulated environment, participants will receive detailed advice and an opportunity to practice skill-building on a variety of topics, including: introductions and small talk, work conversations, alcohol etiquette and work relationships. Participants will have a chance to discuss real life scenarios with peers and MIT staff.
Participants who are 21+ will have the opportunity to practice their skills with a drink of either wine or beer, valid ID required.
Advance sign-up is required: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dElTbEVDOEtCMjdUTGo3eVZ1dDM5WlE6MQ.
All participants must present at least four (4) Charm School credits in order to enter this session, credits can be obtained by attending an hour of Charm School hosted Friday, January 28th from noon to 4pm in W20.
Web: http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/charm/schedule
Contact: Alicia Erwin, W20-549, x3-5369, aeerwin@Mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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EHS -MS: Building a toolbox for the EHS Coordinator
Gerry Fallon, Pam Greenley, Mitch Galanek
Wed Jan 26, 12-01:30pm, N52-496
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
The DLC-EHS Coordinator plays a key role in the EHS MS and receives authority from the DLC Head to manage the EHS-MS functions within the DLC. This course will examine the specific requirements of the Coordinator position, review the web based Pi/Space registration, training, and level 2 inspection programs including reports, and a discussion with current EHS Coordinators of the skills and techniques (rep meetings, web page, auto emails) that have proven valuable in meeting the expectation of this role. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences, discuss strengths and examine opportunities to improve delivery of EHS-MS requirements to the DLC.
Lunch will be provided.
Contact: Melissa Kavlakli, N52-496, x2-3233, mjpotter@mit.edu
Sponsor: Environment, Health and Safety Office
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Exploring Your Life: Past, Present, and Future
Holly Sweet, Donna Denoncourt
Tue Jan 18, 03-05:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Participants in this workshop will explore turning points in their lives, their current identity, and where they want to head in the future through several hands-on exercises involving writing and group discussion. This workshop will give participants a preview of a spring 2011 undergraduate seminar (SP.271 Beta-Testing Your Life) where students will explore their lives through a variety of experiential methods, including photography and writing.
Contact: Holly Sweet, 24-612, x3-7786, hbsweet@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Facing Love & Relationships
Lauren Zander, Gabriella Jordan
Mon Jan 24, Wed Jan 26, Fri Jan 28, 10am-01:00pm, E51-145
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Jan-2011
Limited to 65 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Are you willing to face your history in order to design a new future in the arena of relationships? Come prepared to learn and understand why we do and chose what we do. If you are willing to look deeply at yourself, face your past relationships for the opportunity to have your deepest dreams in the arena of relationships realized, come join us in this Pilot Program where you will have the opportunity to take stock of the past as well as create a future design for a deep connections with people. These connections yield spectacular results in many areas of your life (both professional and personal).
Be prepared to do assignments, exercises and have fun looking at your life.
This class is lead by Executives of the Handel Group who have been teaching at MIT since 2006 (in a course now called Designing Your Life). The Handel Group is an international coaching and training company which has trained thousands of people to identify where they are holding themselves back and then free themselves to fulfill their lives' missions.
Contact: Nicole Ryan, nsuhrie@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
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Getting a Grant from the Council for the Arts at MIT
Susan Cohen, Sam Magee
Thu Jan 20, 02:30-04:00pm, E15-283
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
An informal discussion of the process of applying for funding from the Council for the Arts at MIT.
Susan Cohen, Council Director, and Sam Magee, Coordinator of Student Arts Programs, will go through the entire application process, answer your questions, and offer advice on organizing arts events and exhibitions.
Current MIT students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply for funding from the Council, and award amounts range from fifty to ten thousand dollars.
We ask that all attendees read the Grants Guidelines prior to the session. See the url for more information.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/about/council/camit-grants/
Contact: Susan Cohen, E15-205, 253-4005, cohen@media.mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of the Arts
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How to Travel Around the World
Claudia Gold
Fri Jan 28, 12-01:30pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Ever wanted to backpack or live abroad for an extended period of time but don't know how to make it happen? In this class, we'll discuss everything you need to know to start to plan a long trip to a faraway land. First, we will focus on where to go, what some different parts of the world are like, and what it's like to be far from home for months at a time. Next, we'll talk about logistics: finding cheap and local places to stay and eat, supporting yourself financially while you travel, getting around, choosing guidebooks, dealing with foreign currency, earning frequent flier miles, using phones and the internet abroad, staying healthy, and more. Finally, we will consider the impact of traveling, such as what tourism does to local economies and how we can have a positive impact as travelers. Optional: Bring your favorite photo or story from your own trips to share.
Claudia Gold is an MIT alum (class of 2007) and former ESGer. Shortly after graduation, she spent a year traveling to twenty-three countries around Europe and Asia, renting apartments for a month at a time. She is excited to share what she learned!
Contact: Claudia Gold, 24-612, claudiag@alum.mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Identity Theft Prevention
Kimberly Shooter, Robert Siciliano
Thu Jan 27, 12-02:00pm, 32-141
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 04-Jan-2011
Limited to 90 participants.
Single session event
Identity theft impacts 10 million people annually. Government and industry are scrambling for solutions. Discover what techniques scammers use so fraud doesnt happen to you. Learn why the system of identification and authentication is fundamentally flawed and how the speed of technology has far outpaced security. And discover what solutions are already here but have yet to be implemented.
You will learn how to:
Help co-workers, friends, and family stay safe.
Find out what puts you at risk.
Protect your Social Security (SS) number.
Identify sources that have your SS number.
Protect mail and proprietary information.
Defend yourself against phone fraud.
Get a head start before the crime gets you.
Use high and low-tech means to protect yourself.
Respond in case you are victimized.
Contact: Laura Tramontozzi, NE48, x4-1826, ltramont@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Federal Credit Union
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In Vino Veritas
Professor Linn W. Hobbs
Tue Jan 18, Thu Jan 20, Mon Jan 24, Tue Jan 25, Thu Jan 27, 05-08:00pm, 6-104, Chipman Room
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Participants must be age 21 or older on 1/18/11. ID req.
Fee: 185.00 for For wine, crackers and extensive tasting notes
Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This high quality introductory class in wine appreciation, long an IAP classic now in its 30th year, with more than 2200 enthusiastic alumni/ae, will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings at least 55 fine wines. The offering is perennially oversubscribed, so immediate registration is advised. Payment of fee with registration.
Contact: Gabrielle Joseph, 13-4062, x3-6970, gaj@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
Cosponsor: Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Investor Behavior
Richard Erickson MITFCU Financial & Retirement Services
Tue Jan 4, 12-01:00pm, 32-144
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 03-Jan-2011
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Investor Behavior What are your financial decisions based on? Emotion? Headlines? Gossip? Fear?
If your decisions are based on perception and emotion rather than facts and knowledge, it might be time to take a new look at your strategy.
Web: http://www.mitfcu.org
Contact: RSVP: www.mitfcu.org
Sponsor: MIT Federal Credit Union
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Portfolio Diversification
Richard J. Erickson, MITFCU Financial & Retirement Services
Wed Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, 32-144
Signup by: 12-Jan-2011
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Portfolio Diversification
Are you concerned about your investment strategy? Are all your "eggs" in too few "baskets"?
Learn why asset allocation is important and how diversification could help you more effectively work toward managing volatility.
Web: http://www.mitfcu.org
Contact: RSVP: www.mitfcu.org
Sponsor: MIT Federal Credit Union
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Principles of Investing
Richard J. Erickson, CFPฎ Financial Advisor
Tue Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, 32-144
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 07-Jan-2011
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Principles of Investing
Could your fear and uncertainty about the economy be detrimental to your financial portfolio?
Learn the basic concepts behind successful investing, such as compounding, reinvestment, rebalancing and dangers of market timing.
Web: http://www.mitfcu.org
Contact: RSVP: www.mitfcu.org
Sponsor: MIT Federal Credit Union
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Protecting Personal Information @ MIT
Monique Yeaton, Tim McGovern
Thu Jan 27, 01-02:30pm, 4-237 (ROOM CHANGE)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
This session is an update to the 2010 IAP session on Handling Sensitive Data. What has MIT been doing over the last year to help reduce MIT's risk of a serious data breach involving Personal Information? What does each of us need to do in our own offices, and on our computers, to minimize the collection of, and protect sensitive data needed for our business activities? These two main questions will be addressed during this hour-long overview, with an opportunity to ask questions and participate in the discussion. This is a mostly non-technical session, although we will talk about technology tools that can help in this effort.
Contact: Monique Yeaton, N42-040, x3-2715, myeaton@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Services and Technology
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Sector Investing
Richard J. Erickson, MITFCU Financial & Retirement Services
Thu Jan 27, 12-01:00pm, 32-144
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2011
Limited to 60 participants.
Single session event
Sector Investing
Communications, financials, healthcare, natural resources, precious metals, real estate, technologies, utilities...
How diversified are sector funds? Why do some investors choose them?
Come explore the concepts and benefits of focused investing.
Web: http://www.mitfcu.org
Contact: RSVP: www.mitfcu.org
Sponsor: MIT Federal Credit Union
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