Community
MIT Postdoctoral Association marks its one-year anniversary
September 18, 2012
Preview of an inauguration
September 12, 2012
In addition to marking the beginning of L. Rafael Reif’s term as MIT’s 17th president, the festivities will celebrate the MIT community’s ethic of service.
Get to know the Class of 2016
September 8, 2012
MIT’s freshman class represents 54 nations and is 46 percent female.
Community invited to partake in, contribute to Inauguration 2012
September 7, 2012
Several academic- and family-oriented free events scheduled for Sept. 19-22.
Keeping our hallways safe and clutter free
July 23, 2012
Facilities will waive fee for removing items through the fall.
Online courses help you learn MIT applications
July 12, 2012
The beauty of online courses is that you can pick up skills as needed, anytime and anywhere. Recognizing this, IS&T’s Training Team has been full steam ahead, creating web-based courses to help community members learn and use MIT applications.
Referral system at MIT Medical 'closes loop' in follow-up care
July 10, 2012
An idea by an MIT Medical nurse coordinator led to a departmental referral system that improves communication among clinicians, outside specialists, and patients.
It's time to renew your MIT personal certificates
July 3, 2012
As happens each year around this time, MIT's personal web certificates will soon require renewal. Certificates obtained in the past year are set to expire on July 31.
New law on sharps disposal goes in effect July 1
June 29, 2012
On July 1, a Massachusetts law goes into effect banning the disposal of medical sharps in household waste. Home sharps containers are available for purchase from the MIT Pharmacy.
Playing chess with the big kids
June 21, 2012
MIT Chess Club welcomes boy with cancer as an honorary member.
Also labeled: Student life, Students
Travel safely with your laptop this summer
June 11, 2012
IS&T strongly encourages you to take safety precautions with your laptop before traveling or working remotely.
Also labeled: Campus services, Faculty, Information Services and Technology, Secure wireless, Security, Staff, Students
A festive day for MIT’s 146th Commencement exercises
June 8, 2012
Graduates reminisce and celebrate in innovative ways.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Commencement, Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Student life, Students, Undergraduate
Wiki archiving process under way
June 6, 2012
As part of an effort to improve the performance and usability of the MIT Wiki Service, IS&T will begin an annual archiving of wiki spaces starting this summer.
Quarter Century Club welcomes new members for 2012
June 6, 2012
Also labeled: Faculty, History of MIT, Human Resources, Jobs, MIT presidency, Special events and guest speakers, Staff
Tech Reunions draw thousands of alumni to campus
June 6, 2012
Alumni, many in red jackets, will attend some 140 events from June 7-10 to celebrate and renew their MIT connections.
Engineering Commencement
June 6, 2012
Innovations and traditions evolve with the history of MIT graduation.
MIT community takes the Earth Day Challenge
June 1, 2012
Take Action! Earn Points! Win Prizes!
Mindfulness pioneer, alumnus Kabat-Zinn addresses MIT Medical clinicians
May 24, 2012
Talk examines essential concepts of mindfulness and awareness as applied to medicine
Also labeled: Campus services, Health care, Medicine, MIT Medical, Special events and guest speakers
TIMtalks spotlight students who have turned failure into success
May 18, 2012
Event gives students an opportunity to discuss failure, achievement, MIT culture.
‘Hockfield Day’ celebrates MIT’s 16th president
May 17, 2012
Thousands gathered for a fun-filled fete for Susan Hockfield.
Also labeled: Faculty, History of MIT, MIT presidency, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, Students
Human touch
May 17, 2012
In many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Faculty, History of MIT, Global, MIT Corporation, MIT presidency, Provost, Staff, Students, President L. Rafael Reif
Slideshow: 2012 MIT Awards Convocation
May 17, 2012
51 community members receive nearly 30 awards for their service to the Institute.
‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’
May 16, 2012
President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.
L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th president
May 16, 2012
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Computer science and technology, Electrical engineering and electronics, Faculty, History of MIT, Global, MIT Administration, MIT Corporation, MIT presidency, Staff, Students, EdX, Microsystems Technology Laboratories, MITx, Online learning, Provost, President L. Rafael Reif
Students hail selection of L. Rafael Reif as MIT’s 17th president
May 16, 2012
Members of Student Advisory Committee cite president-elect’s ‘strong leadership and a willingness to engage students’ as provost.
Some MIT freshmen get high-level advisors
May 11, 2012
Top administrators ‘walk the talk’ by advising members of the Class of 2015.
An update on the presidential search
May 8, 2012
The Institute’s 17th president will be selected according to a rigorous process set forth in the bylaws of the MIT Corporation.
Student Life on display for Campus Preview Weekend
May 8, 2012
Prospective students encounter an astonishing array of interests, activities, and passions at MIT
51 community members to receive Institute Awards
May 3, 2012
Students, faculty and staff will be honored at May 9 ceremony.

























