Residence EXploration 2009
Tuesday,
September 1, 2009
00:00
00:00âSimmons HallâMidnight Ball Pit Wars - Admit it, itâs the first thing you thought of when you heard that Simmons has its own McDâs-style ball pit. Build forts and stockpile weapons as you conquer enemy territory, or just toss balls at your friends to distract them from empire-building.
01:00
01:00âBurton ConnerâMidnight Capture the Flag -- Glow sticks included. [turf]
03:00
03:17âRandom HallâRHOP: Random House of Pancakes: Iâm a delicious warm pancake smothered in maple syrup. Bite me.
08:00
08:00âNext HouseâYes, even more breakfast is on the way! Be sure to get your tummyâs worth on the last day of REX.
08:00âAshdown HouseâBreakfast: Come hang out with the Phoenix Group and enjoy some breakfast while youâre at it!
09:00
09:00âBaker HouseâBreakfast at Baker: Re-energize yourself with a great breakfast at Baker House, and prepare yourself for another day of orientation. (Baker House Dining Hall)
10:00
10:00âNext HouseâRelease the kid in you, through flying kites and blowing bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Come relax and have some fun in the sun!
10:00âDas Deutsche HausâDH Tours and snacks
10:00âBurton ConnerâBreakfast -- You gotta eat! [tv lounge]
10:00âNew HouseâMorning Fiesta/Siesta (10 AM â 12 PM): New House is a very diverse community, and with that comes the advantage and ability to have fiestas (and siestas) whenever we want to. Join us for this one- nachos, salsa, and piñatas all around!
10:00âAshdown HouseâDorm Tours: A tour guide will be waiting for you at the Student Center (with a big sign that says NW35) to take you to NW35, the newest dorm.
10:17âRandom HallâMake your own donuts: Who needs Dunkinâ Donuts anyway? Come to Random Hall and make your own custom fried models of our dorm! (No plastic spatulas allowed.)
11:00
11:00âSimmons HallâBaking and Chick Flicks - Spend some time in Simmonsâ country kitchen with Sarah and Christina. Then sit down and enjoy with a girly movie in the Night Cafe.
11:17âRandom HallâSock-Puppet Literary Classics: What happens when you take sock puppets, literary classics, and a fifteen minute time cap? Hilarity. Come witness your (least?) favorite characters from high school English subjected to our whims.
12:00
12:00âSenior HausâBACON BACON BACON BACON BACON @ Senior Haus 1st Floor Kitchen. BACON? BACON, BACON BACON! BACON. (BACON BACON.) Also: coffee. Again. Again. Again.
12:17âRandom HallâOn the construction of dumplings: For ages, engineers have puzzled over the construction of dumplings. What is the ideall ratio of filling to skin? What is the proper catamorphism that will result in maximum structural integrity? Come make dumplings. Then eat them.
13:00
13:00âDas Deutsche HausâA German Movie, because everyone knows how to speak German (English subtitles included).
13:00âNew HouseâOrigami (1-2 PM): Whether youâre a longtime fan of the art or just a newcomer, join us in the New House 5 lounge for an hour of origami, the Japanese art of paper-folding.
13:00âNew HouseâYour favorite event from Saturday is back! Too many events going on all at once got you stressed out? Come relax and watch some TV with New House 2. Choose from a selection of shows including The Boondocks, House, The Office, True blood, Arrested Development and The Wire.
13:17âRandom HallâScavenger Hunt: Bring a camera, team up, explore MIT, and embark on a journey to discover your True Self while collecting random junk along the way. Prizes for the winning team included!
13:47âRandom HallâAwesome Anime Music Videos: AMVs, much like the internet, are 95% dross and 5% awesome. Weâve got that 5% triple distilled into its purest form. Come enjoy.
14:00
14:00âAshdown HouseâDorm Tours: A tour guide will be waiting for you at the Student Center (with a big sign that says NW35) to take you to NW35, the newest dorm.
14:00âBurton ConnerâSports and Summer Fun -- Youâre never too old for pick-me-up sports and a slip-n-slide on a hot summer day! [burton-side bbq pits]
14:00âSenior HausâLEARN TO TIRE SWING @ Senior Haus Courtyard. Our experts will show you how itâs done. Donât worry, no one dies.
14:17âRandom HallâCookies and Smut: Listen to the finest Viking romance novels and eat delicious warm chocolate chip cookies. Feel the horriblehorriblehorrible sensation of rivulets of chocolate dripping down your throat and learn about Odinâs magnificent sword!
14:47âRandom HallâHow to Conquer the World and Rule it Thereafter: Q.E.D.
15:00
15:00âBaker Houseâ Tours of Baker: Another chance to check out Baker House before REX is over. Tour groups leave every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour. There will be snacks in the lobby, so drop by, grab a bite to eat, and chat with some upperclassmen about life at MIT.(Baker House Lobby)
15:17âRandom HallâWikiraces: Quick! How many moves does it take to get from Vampire Watermelons to Godwinâs Law?
15:47âRandom HallâPretentious Music Wanking: Side effects may include life-changing spiritual experiences. Bach action figure included.
15:59âEAsT camPUSâHURRY UP AND ENTER THE HOUSING LOTTERY ALREADY SO WE DONâT HAVE TO LISTEN TO YOU WHINE LATER
16:00
16:00âLa CasaâCarne Asada cookout. Come enjoy a mexican style bbq with tortillas, rice and beans.
16:17âRandom HallâLiquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: Donât try this at Harvard.
17:00
17:00âNew HouseâRock Band! (5-7 PM): One of the first things youâll learn here at MIT is that âRock Band + Free Food = Awesomeâ. Come enjoy the awesome at New House 5, and play âtil your fingers bleed!
18:00
18:30âDormitory CouncilâHousing Lottery Closes - Make sure you fill out your form before the lottery closes!
20:00
20:00âNew HouseâNew House 5 Poker Night (8-10 PM): Join us in the New House 5 lounge for a friendly game of Texas Hold âEm. No money necessary! Chips (of both the poker and nacho variety) and salsa will be provided.
21:00
21:00âNew HouseâBreakfast, College-Style (9-10 AM): Come to New House 5 to enjoy our wide selection of cold cereals. Fill up a bowl with your childhood favorite, create a bold new blend of fruity and chocolaty, or just hang out in our lounge and argue over which mascot is the best.
22:00
22:00âNew HouseâDesmond Movie Night 5/5 (10 PM): Our REX movie series concludes with âGoodfellasâ. Come watch it with us in the New House 5 lounge!
22:30âBaker HouseâIce Cream Party: Just getting out of the event at the Student Center and going back to your dorm? Grab some ice cream at Baker House before you head back.( Baker House Dining Hall)
Wednesday,
September 2, 2009
09:00
09:00âBaker HouseâGrab breakfast at Baker House before you head out into the final day of REX. (Baker House Dining Hall)
09:30âBurton ConnerâBreakfast -- Low blood sugar? Come to BC and weâll fix it. [tv lounge]
13:00
13:00âNew HouseâHouse of Cards contest (1-2 PM): Put your engineering skills to the test! You have one hour and one deck of cards to out-build your peers. We promise it will be even more fun than a Course 2 p-set! Meet in the lounge in New House 5.
14:00
14:00âNew HouseâBuild a Playing-Card Launcher (2 PM - ?): Have you ever wanted to be a card-throwing ninja? Do you dream of becoming a top-class engineer? Then come design your own playing-card launcher in the New House 5 lounge!
14:00âMcCormick HallâTie Dye Fun. Let loose the Hippie within and have some psychedelic fun with tie dye.
18:00
18:30âDormitory CouncilâResults of the Adjustment Lottery Available - Check web.mit.edu/housing/lottery to find out your housing assignment. ALL moves into permanent assignments will take place on Thursday, September 3rd.
Thursday,
September 3, 2009
09:00
09:00âDormitory CouncilâResidence Hall Assignment Check Out and Check In - If youâre moving out of your dorm you MUST check out of your old room and into your new room. Vans and transportation will be provided to help you move. More information will be available to you via email the night before.
17:00
17:30âDormitory CouncilâHouse Meeting and Dorm Welcome - If you moved dorms in the lottery, itâs time to get settled. Meet your Housemasters, GRTs and fellow residents. Be prepared for an entertaining evening. The MIT experience is largely about who you live with!