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A salute to Sue MannettAfter nearly 25 years, Mannett retires as SHASS director of human resources.

Jay K. Lucker, former director of the MIT Libraries, dies at 82Longtime library director remembered as a mentor and consultant.

Benson Rowell Snyder, former psychiatrist-in-chief at MIT, dies at 89

Legatum Center's Modak wins Fulbright-mtvU FellowshipGiven to individuals who wish to study music as a cultural force of expression.

Salvucci honored by Eno Center for TransportationCivil and Environmental Engineering lecturer, research associate honored for lifetime achievements

MIT celebrates Hubway’s launch in CambridgeInstitute sponsors two bicycle-sharing stations on campus; offering subsidized annual membership to the community.

IS&T plans to retire Windows XP, recommends upgrading to Windows 7Will phase out support for XP by Aug. 1, 2013.

Macintosh and Windows Users: Keeping Current with Microsoft OfficeIS&T plans to end support for Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows and Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh at the end of 2012. Upgraded versions offer better performance, integration, and compatibility.

Referral system at MIT Medical 'closes loop' in follow-up careAn idea by an MIT Medical nurse coordinator led to a departmental referral system that improves communication among clinicians, outside specialists, and patients.

Popular Libraries’ IAP programs return in JulyAPWorkshops offered July 9–24

Travel safely with your laptop this summerIS&T strongly encourages you to take safety precautions with your laptop before traveling or working remotely.

Engineering CommencementInnovations and traditions evolve with the history of MIT graduation.

ARTEMiS brings art to teaching of science and engineering conceptsART for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science an initiative launched last summer through MIT’s Office of Educational Innovation and Technology (OEIT).

Set for launch: student hourly appointment applicationWeb-based application that automates creating and making changes to hourly paid student appointments at MIT goes live on June 6.

Dresselhaus, Graybiel, Luu receive 2012 Kavli PrizesBiennial prizes in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience include a $1 million cash award in each field.

Theater Arts Associate Professor Jay Scheib wins Obie AwardHonored for his production of World of Wires

‘Hockfield Day’ celebrates MIT’s 16th presidentThousands gathered for a fun-filled fete for Susan Hockfield.

Human touchIn many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.

Slideshow: 2012 MIT Awards Convocation51 community members receive nearly 30 awards for their service to the Institute.

‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’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 presidentAs provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.

‘Next’ generationsNext House celebrates 30 years with students, staff and alumni

An update on the presidential searchThe Institute’s 17th president will be selected according to a rigorous process set forth in the bylaws of the MIT Corporation.

Cognos reporting tool makes its debut at MITIS&T installed this web-based reporting tool last spring and is now doing a soft rollout to the MIT community that includes hands-on classes.