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Canine comfort comes to MITTherapy dogs give students a smile, respite from troubling events

Learning software development — by developing softwareIn a new course, students participate in large, ongoing, open-source-software development projects, mentored by industry professionals.

Classes canceled on Wednesday, April 24Letter from chancellor, provost and faculty chair sent to MIT community.

Information on Wednesday memorial service for Officer Sean CollierMIT cancels Wednesday classes; adjacent roads and many parking facilities to close; security will be tight, with no backpacks permitted.

A stand of supportAs the MIT community reunited on campus this week, touching stories and reminiscences emerged.

Sports Shorts for April 22: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsWomen’s lacrosse captures NEWMAC playoff berth; NCAA Division III men's volleyball championship relocated

Reif: Honoring Officer Sean CollierMIT President writes to community on commemorations for fallen officer.

MIT announces plans to commemorate Patrol Officer Sean CollierInstitute to host a Wednesday memorial service for law enforcement and MIT community; new Collier Medal to celebrate fallen officer’s values.

MIT's Green Building pays tribute to the week's eventsCampus's tallest building turned into tribute made of lights.

Grimson: The strength of the MIT CommunityChancellor sends letter to community on recent events, upcoming tributes to fallen officer.

Slideshow: Community members pay respects at shooting siteMakeshift memorial set up to honor fallen Officer Sean Collier.

Reif: 'We will come together as a community soon'President sends letter to community in midst of tragedy.

‘He loved us, and we loved him’MIT community recalls fallen officer Sean Collier, who made a big impression in 15 months at MIT.

MIT classes cancelled April 19 in wake of tragedyLetter to the community from MIT's EVP/Treasurer and Chancellor

Making music in the Hobby ShopThe Shop boasts a long tradition of musical creation and innovation

Power to the peopleFrom afar, MIT grad student Chidube Ezeozue devotes energy to his fellow Nigerians.

Video: A look inside the MIT Hobby Shop

MIT Science Policy Initiative members visit Capitol Hill to support funding for research and developmentMeet with representatives of 34 congressional offices to urge reversal of budget cuts.

Enrollment opens for Technology Childcare CentersNew facility to double capacity

IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: Bounce ImagingThe venture has developed a low-cost, throwable device for first responders to assess dangerous situations.

Sports Shorts for April 16: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsCo-ed sailing team qualifies for ICSA National Semifinals; track and field teams sweep Quad Meet titles

Modern-day inventorMIT senior Paul Lazarescu uses his engineering talents to help people with disabilities and improve everyday technology.

6.002x to be offered at up to 12 California State University campusesThe expanded collaboration between San Jose State University and edX follows a successful pilot that increased pass rates.