MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2014



MIT Hummus Experience

Marissa Feinman, Hillel Director of Student Life and Programming

Enrollment: See individual event details for sign up information
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

The MIT Hummus Experience began in 2008 and has grown every year since then. It might be the health trend or just pure curiosity which brings hundreds of people to the “Hummus Taste Off,” a competition where professors and students get to rank different hummus brands and student creations by aroma, taste and texture. The “Hummus Taste Off” is the culmination for a month of “hummus experiences”. During IAP, we will again have a number of hummus-based events, as the Hummus Experience reflects the fun and exploratory spirit of MIT’s intersession. All we are saying is "Give chickpeas a Chance."

Sponsor(s): Hillel, MIT - Israel
Contact: Marissa Feinman, W11, 3-2982, hummus@mit.edu


Hummus 101

Jan/21 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM W11 Main Dining Room

Workshop participants will learn the secrets of making hummus from George Kirby '79, who is well-known in greater Boston for his delicious homemade dips. This is a hands-on workshop with take-away results. Bonus - Spice it up by preparing an exotic Yemenite hot sauce (Zhug).

Sign up is not required, though space is limited to the room capacity so show up early!

Ethan Sokol


H(ummus)- Lab

Jan/28 Tue 06:00PM-08:00PM Provided Upon RSVP

Put together a team with an idea of what flavor you would like to make. We will provide you with the basic recipe, which you can adapt to your liking using both traditional and funky ingredients. All entries will be held for the Taste Off the next day and will be judged by the entire MIT Community! RSVP required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1c1roYDJksot5tDn2-0hrnk9UMvcUj4SheCQHy7uItb8/viewform

Shoshana Gibbor, Marissa Feinman - Hillel Director of Student Life and Programming


The Annual Hummus Taste Off

Jan/29 Wed 12:00PM-02:00PM Lobby 13

Vote for the best home-made hummus at MIT. Help choose the best hummus at MIT's annual "made from scratch" hummus taste-off! Participate in a blind tasting of hummus made by fellow students. Be dazzled by the variations in flavor and texture. After casting your vote, join us in lobby 13 for free hummus and pita, give aways, music and entertainment.

Shoshana Gibbor, Marissa Feinman - Hillel Director of Student Life and Programming