2011 Events

CPW 2011 Events

Friday (4/8)
8:30-10:00am
McCormick Lobby
Let's go to Pancake Mountain, Charlie!
You silly sleepy-head, wake up! We found a map to Pancake Mountain! It'll be an adventure! We're going on an aventure! You have to come with us to Pancake Mountian! It's a land of Chocolate Chips and Blueberries, and Chocolatey-ness!

1:00-5:00pm
McCormick Lobby
McCormick Hall Tours!
Come take a tour of McCormick to see the famously spacious rooms with huge windows and our two penthouses! Tours leave every 20 minutes from the McCormick Lobby.

5:00-8:00pm
McCormick Dining Hall
Taste of McCormick
A great chance to learn about the three most essential assets to an awesome four years at MIT:House Dining, Residential Advisors, and Graduate Student Tours. Remember to bring your MIT card/cash!

9:00pm-Midnight
McCormick Brown Living Room
The Big Bang Theory Marathon with Chocolate Fondue!
Hang out with other McCormick Residents in the Brown Living Room while watching "The Big Bang Theory" on the big screen and eating delicious chocolate fondue!

Saturday (4/9)
2:00-4:00pm
McCormick Lobby
Free Ice Cream at Toscanini's
Come with us to get some delectable ice cream near campus. McCormick will pay for your ice cream, and you'll get the chance to talk to McCormick residents about life at MIT!

Midnight
McCormick East Penthouse
Jewelry Making and Mamma Mia! McCormick Residents will be teaching you how to make friendship bracelets while watching the famous musical Mamma Mia!

2010 Events

CPW 2010 Events

Thursday (4/8)
7:00-9:00pm
East Penthouse
NONLINEAR CHAOS (Games Night!)
For a night of karaoke, fun games, and tons of FOOD, come to East Penthouse at McCormick!

Friday (4/9)
7:00pm-9:00am
Country Kitchen
Begin your day with yummy BREAKFAST!
Come start your CPW with a hearty breakfast and mingle with McCormick ladies and other prefrosh before the Chancellor's Welcome.

All day
McCormick Lobby
Dorm Tours
We'll show you all the great amenities of our dorm, including the dance studio, living rooms, the gym, penthouses, and more, as well as answer your questions about living in McCormick.

5:00pm-8:00pm
Dining Hall
Taste of McCormick
A great chance to learn about the three most essential assets to an awesome four years at MIT: House Dining, Residential Advisors, and Graduate Resident Tutors.

Saturday (4/10):
2:00pm
Courtyard
Tie Dye Fun
Want to add SPLASH to your white shorts/socks/...underwear? If not, we'll be providing white t-shirts for this exciting event.

2:00pm
Courtyard
Uncontested
One Spring Day... several visiting high school seniors walked away from McCormick Hall sporting the majestic maroon and shimmering silver of MIT. ...a.k.a.... Interested in winning FREE MIT GEAR (and eating food)? Then compete in our outdoor A Special adventures!!!

4:00pm
Brown Living Room
MUSICAL TREAT from McCormick to YOU
true taste of MIT and McCormick culture: The beat-bopping, rhythm-popping, melody-hopping compositions of A Capella reverberating against the walls. The Muses and Syncopasian will be performing especially for YOU. Come enjoy homemade brownies!

7:00pm-9:00pm
2nd Floor West
Make Your Own Pizza Dinner
Dominoes? Nah.. Pizza Hut?? Naaahhhh..... How about you show them how it's done!!! Join us for one of McCormick's celebrated events with our awesome Housemasters!

2009 Events

Fall 2009 Orientation Events
Friday (8/28):
All day
McCormick Lobby
Welcome to McCormick!
Drop your stuff off in your room, enjoy some snacks and take a look around McCormick Hall! Our tour guides will be happy to show you around the dorm and answer any questions you may have.

Saturday (8/29):
7:00pm-9:00pm
Brown Living Room
Games and Smoothies
Come join us for board games galore! We'll be making fruit smoothies while you play till your heart's content.

Sunday (8/30):
12:30pm-2:00pm
Housemaster's Brunch
(w/cool goodies from your McCormick Orientation Chairs!)

2:00pm-4:00pm
McCormick Lobby
Dorm Tours
We'll show you all the great amenities of our dorm, including the dance studio, living rooms, the gym, penthouses, and more, as well as answer your questions about living in McCormick.

Monday (8/31):
3:15pm-4:15pm
East Penthouse
Crafts and Cookies
Come relax and decorate whiteboards for your door after an afternoon at the Philanthropy Event! Also, decorate some delicious cookies to eat while you're at it and enjoy a gorgeous view!

Tuesday (9/1):
Institute Events

Wednesday (9/2):
2:00pm-4:30pm
Courtyard
Tie Dye Fun
Let loose the Hippie within and have some psychedelic fun with tie dye.

Thursday (9/3):
6:30pm-7:30pm
Dining Hall
Taste of Cambridge
Come try some of our favorite foods from around the area! You will also get a chance to mingle with the housemasters, our lovely RAAs (Resident Associate Advisors), members of House Government, and other McCormick freshmen. Afterwards, follow your GRTs to your kitchens for dessert!"

10:00pm
Green Living Room
Sleepover, Movies, and Midnight Snacks
Come celebrate the last day of Orientation with a slumber party! Bring your pillows and blankets and cuddle up as we watch some awesome movies! Of
course, snacks will be provided.

CPW Events
Friday:
8- 10:30 am
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S
McCormick Country Kitchen
Come join us for a hearty breakfast complete with warm pancakes, wholesome syrup, fresh fruits, scrumptious OJ, and a screening of Breakfast at Tiffany's. All free of trans fats. All Audreys and George Peppereds Welcome...

McCormick Saturday Brunch
McCormick's Brunch Saturday, 11a-12:30p
Brown Living Room
20 dozen donuts, 20 dozen bagels + fruit, juice, turkey, ham + cartoons, friends, and you

House Meeting Sunday
The last house meeting for this semester is Sunday, December 7. Candidacy statements for all house government positions, except president, will be given at this house meeting, so be sure to come!

December House Meeting Date:
Sunday, December 7
Time: 2 pm
Location: Green Living Room
Food will be provided.

House Government Elections
Elections are next week!! We will be electing residents to fill all the positions on house government, except Orientation Chairs. Speeches will be given at the house meeting on Sunday, and the election will take place on Wednesday, December 10. The election format will be the same as last month. Ballots will be placed in mailboxes by 8am, and you must check your mail, submit your vote, and sign the sheet by 11:59pm. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Stephanie Couch McCormick Secretary.

2008 Events

Halloween Fun
Frustrated? Come take your frustrations out on innocent pumpkins! Join us in Dining for pie, pumpkin carving, a costume contest, and other fun things!

8:45 Costume Contest (hosted by your study break chairs!)
9-10 Pumpkin Carving and Contest

McCormick Presidential Elections
The election for our new McC president will take place on Thursday, November 6. Ballots will be placed in every mailbox by 8am. At some point during the day, you should take the ballot, mark your vote, place the ballot in the box at desk, and sign the sheet. All votes must be submitted by Thursday night at 11:59pm.

Candidates’ statements will be posted on the windows in the lobby Saturday. They will remain on the windows until the election ends, so check out the candidates before you vote.

Speeches will be given at the house meeting this Saturday (11/1) at 2pm.

If you would like to run for president, please complete forms (that can be found in an email sent out to McCorm-I), and return them to me (Annex #295) by Friday at 11:59pm.

Message from: Stephanie Couch, McCormick Secretary

Save the Date! Fall Formal
The Formal:
Location: The Roxy Nightclub
Time: October 24, 7:30-11:00
Volunteering: The MIT Fall Formal is coming up, and the McC social chairs need volunteers to help things run smoothly! In return for your help, you will receive a free admission to the formal. You would be selling tickets in Lobby 10 in the two weeks leading up to the event or working the ticket booth for 1/2 hour during the event. Please let us know if you are interested in this opportunity to take a role in McCormick's social life before elections this winter!
-Tiffany and Carrie, McCormick Social Chairs

First House Meeting
Our first house meeting will be on Sunday, September 14th at 2:00pm in the Green Living Room. At this House Meeting, we will discuss the fall budget, introduce House Government to the freshman, and advertise upcoming events. Everyone is welcome to attend and lunch will be served.

A Chorus Line - Get Tickets!
We have a limited number of tickets to see A Chorus Line on Sunday, September 21st at 7:30pm. We are selling these tickets for $15 each. Since these tickets will be in high demand, we are going to start taking emails first come first serve starting at 8am this Saturday (the 6th). Please email us your name, room, and phone, and then stop by 385 in the annex with your $15 within 24 hours. We will give you your ticket then. Thanks!
-Tiffany and Carrie, McCormick Social Chairs

McCormick BBQ
Sunday, 2-4pm. McCormick Courtard. You'll find chicken, burgers, veggie burgers, asian peanut noodles, watermelon, cotton candy, and more.

McCormick Orientation 2008

Friday 8/22
All day
McCormick Lobby
Welcome to McCormick!
Drop your stuff off in your room, then sample our delicious hors d'oeuvres and take a look around McCormick Hall! Our tour guides will be happy to show you around the dorm and answer any questions you may have.

Saturday 8/23
7:00pm-9:00pm
Brown Living Room
Games and Smoothies
Come join us for board games galore! We'll be making fruit smoothies while you play till your heart's content.

Sunday 8/24
12:30pm-2:00pm
Housemaster's Brunch (w/cool goodies from your McCormick Orientation Chairs!)

2:00pm-4:00pm
McCormick Lobby
Dorm Tours
We'll show you all the great amenities of our dorm, including the dance studio, living rooms, the gym, penthouses, and more, as well as answer your questions about living in McCormick.

Dinner at the dorms 5:00-7:00 PM
Joint party with Baker 8:00 PM

Monday 8/25
3:15pm-4:15pm
East Penthouse
Crafts and cookies
Come relax and decorate whiteboards for your door after an afternoon at the Philanthropy Event! Also, decorate some delicious cookies to eat while you're at it and enjoy a gorgeous view!

Tuesday 8/26
Institute Events

Wednesday 8/27
7:30pm-9:00pm
McCormick Lobby
Scavenger Hunt!
You've had five days to explore McCormick. Now you get to test your knowledge by running around the dorm and finding important information and places. Don't worry if you don't have a group, we'll find people for you! After an hour, we'll meet in the Green Living Room for ice cream and prizes!

Thursday 8/28
6:30pm-7:30pm
Dining Hall
Taste of Cambridge
Come try some of our favorite foods from around the area! You will also get a chance to mingle with the housemasters, our lovely RAAs (Resident Associate Advisors), members of House Government, and other McCormick freshmen. Afterwards, follow your GRTs to your kitchens for dessert!"

10:00pm
Green Living Room
Sleepover, Movies, and Midnight Snacks
Come celebrate the last day of Orientation with a slumber party! Bring your pillows and blankets and cuddle up as we watch some awesome movies! Of course, snacks will be provided."

Guest Speaker - Sara Laschever
Come hear a presentation by Sara Laschever
8:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday, April 14, 2008
Brown Living Room, McCormick Hall
Space is limited (since the MIT campus is
invited).

updated 04/10/2008

Campus Preview Weekend
Friday
3:30-5 PM Tie Dye and Snacks (Courtyard)
9-11 PM Jewelry Making and Toscanini's Ice Cream (Dinning Hall)

Saturday
9-11 AM Breakfast (Lobby)
1-4 PM Dorm Tours and Taste of Cambridge (Lobby)
8-10 PM Game Night and Smoothies (Brown Living Room)

Sunday
8-11AM Lobby: Breakfast

updated 04/07/2008

Room Assignment Lottery
May 4, 2008 10 AM
Dining Hall
All residents interested in participating must be present or send a proxy.

updated 04/07/2008

April House Meeting is on Saturday, April 6th, at 2 p.m. in the Green Living Room. Learn about the awesome events our CPW chairs have been planning, get the scoop on the spring housing lottery, eat free food, and more!

updated 04/05/2008

Saint Patrick's Day Buffet is on Monday March 17th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m in the McCormick Dining Hall. Take a break from your psets, bring your friends, and enjoy the annual McCormick Saint Patrick's Day Buffet! This event is sponsored by your dining chair.

updated 03/15/2008

McCormick make-your-own pizza dinners

Sat., March 1 5-7 pm 7W, 4E, 6E
Sat., March 15 5-7 pm 5W, 3E, 7E
Sat., April 12 5-7 pm 3W, 6W, 4W, annex
Sat., May 3 5-7 pm 2W, 2E, 5E
Housemaster’s Suite (2nd Floor, West Tower)

Bring a friend! If you can’t come the night assigned to your floor, come another night!

Besides rolling out your own pizza and choosing your toppings, there will also be salad, munchies, brownies, and ice cream.

updated 03/05/2008

McCormick Brunch is Saturday, February 26th from 11:00 - 12:30 in the Brown Living Room. There will be plenty of donuts, bagels, etc. Round up your hallmates and come down for some food and fun. This event is sponsored by the McCormick GRTs, RLA, and Housemasters.

updated 02/19/2008

Ski Trip is Saturday, March 1st. The cost will $50 each for McCormick residents and $60 for non-resident students. Sign up and turn in money to room 245.

updated 02/18/2008

House Meeting will be held Saturday, February 16th at 2pm in the Green Living Room. Permanent room reservations and the spring budget will be discussed.

updated 02/08/2008

House Government
Current Constitution, Bylaws, and Code of Rules.

updated 02/02/2008

2007 Events

Good luck with your final exams everyone!! Work hard but don't stress out too much. Also, make sure you know where to go to take your exams! Have a great winter holiday. Stay safe and warm!

Finals Week Breakfast will be held in the McCormick Lobby every morning before finals at 8am.

Finals Week Study Breaks will be held in the McCormick Lobby every night before finals. There will be a movie and yummy snacks such as PB&J sandwiches and chicken nuggets. This week of deliciousness is brought to you by your loving McCormick GRTs.

updated 12/17/2007




Free Dinner and Desserts following a conversation with Jessamy Tang, General Manager of ESPN. The event will start in the Green Living Room at 3pm. This is a McCormick Hall House Fellow Event brought to you by the Good to Gread: Women in Leadership seminar. Please RSVP!

Bake an Apple Pie with your friends and fresh-picked apples! Please bring 8 apples (for 1 pie) to the Country Kitchen on Sunday, October 7. The event will last from 3pm to 4pm.

McCormick Tea, was this past Sunday. Our president, Rebecca Oman, made a bounty of savory tea sandwiches, fluffy muffins, decadent desserts and much much more. If you missed out last time, keep your eyes open for the next tea. Spots will sure to fill up fast now that everyone has sampled those scrumptious raspberry white chocolate scones!

Menu
Becca has graciously provided some recipes. Click on the linked names to download the recipe.

1st course: smoked salmon rolls, cranberry turkey sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, tomato basil mozzarella sandwiches, hummus and olive pitas

2nd course: apple cinnamon bread, raspberry white chocolate scones, ginger-pear muffins

3rd course: mini pecan pie, chocolate dipped strawberries, ice cream bon bons, cream puffs, Becca's Signature Baby Ruth bars




Cooking Competition Winners

Entree:
1st Prize: Ashley Cowall's sour cream chicken enchiladas

2nd Prize: Sony Verma's potatoes & tomatoes
3rd Prize: Afsah Shafquat's chana chawal

Deserts:
1st Prize: Becca Oman's white chocolate rapsberry scones
2nd Prize: Becca Oman's baby ruth bars
3rd Prize: Ashley Cowall's college kiflis

Congrats girls!! Thank you for competing! The foods were delicious.

updated 10/5/2007




Free Dinner with Professor Widnall, former secretary of the Air Force and Institute Professor of Course 16 (Aeroastro) . The presentation will be in the Green Living Room on Tuesday 9/25 at 3pm. There will be a cater dinner + desserts in the Country Kitchen at 5pm. This is a McCormick Hall House Fellow Event brought to you by the Good to Gread: Women in Leadership seminar. RSVP by Monday 9/25!

Shop 'Til You Drop! Our annual Wrentham Outlet shopping trip will occurr this Saturday on 9/29. More details will follow soon.

Once upon a time a fairy-tale MIT princess was cursed with one week horrendous bad luck cast by an Evil Harvard Sorcerer. Will she survive past the week? Who will come to her rescue? There is only one way to find out.

Come watch the most anticipated play of the year: (Princess) Chensi and the No Good, Terrible, Horrible, VERY BAD week! The play will be held (twice) on Tuesday 9/31 from 6-8pm in the McCormick Dining Room. No geese or golden eggs will be harmed in this production. Magical Jelly Beans and clipboards + decorations are included. This event is brought to you by the awesome McCormick RAAs.

1st Prize:

"The Crayon Box"
Jihye Kim, Yuri Hanada, Sally Park, Samira Missaghi and Joanne Shih

Honorable Mentions:

"The McCormick Girls (Nuns)"
Marilyn Edobor and Eleni Orphanides

"The Ninjas of the Kitchen"
Ashley Cowall and Sabina Khan

Other memorable entries include Galadriel, Homer Simpson, Flamenco Dancer, Amelia Bedelia, Bum, Jedi Knight and Gypsy.


updated 11/02/2006



Becca's Charity Pancake Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, October 28th, from 11am to 1pm.

All-you-can-eat pancakes and fillings (blueberries, cranberries, bananas, granola, chocolate chips, etc.), eggs, and drinks for just $5!!! All proceeds go to Horizons for Homeless Children, a Boston-area organization that provides opportunities for early education for children and helps families achieve self-sufficiency.


McCormick Pumpkin Carve-Off! Ask your suitemates to form a design and carving team of 4-5 people, and create a Halloween Jack-o-Lantern to scare the wits out of your fellow residents! To reserve a pumpkin in advance, please sign up on your GRT's door.


Pumpkins on a Building! Don't miss out on this annual MIT Halloween tradition. Gather in front of the Green Building on Saturday, October 28th at 11:59 PM to witness the falling of and subsequent explosion of giant pumpkins, liquid nitrogenized pumpkins, and more as they are hurled from a height of more than 21 stories!






Shop 'til You Drop! On Saturday Oct. 21, we will be sponsoring a dorm-wide trip to Wrentham Village Outlet Mall. There are 170 outlet stores such as Couch, Bebe, Burberry, Gap, Nike, Sony, and much much more. To reserve your spot, please give your $5 in an envelope with your name and email on it to Dawn (6&7W GRT).


Volunteers needed for the Big/Lil' Sib Murder Mystery Night. The event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, from 8-10pm. We need about 8 volunteers to be characters in our murder mystery. Please email the Big/Lil's Sib Chairs if you are interested.