John Dozier to become ICEO March 15
President Reif wrote that Dozier “brings to this role an outstanding record of leadership, great personal warmth and a sense of curiosity, enthusiasm and experimentation that feel very MIT.”
Ad Hoc Faculty Committee chairs provide updates at faculty meeting Feb. 19
The Ad Hoc Committee to Review MIT Gift Processes is currently looking into peer institutions’ policies.
Admiral William McRaven to speak at Commencement
As a recognized authority on U.S. foreign policy, McRaven advised presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama on defense issues.
Working group findings on graduate family support released
The working group’s final report includes findings from the Graduate Enrolled Student Survey showing that the top sources of stress for students with children are related to caring for family, cost of living, and household responsibilities.
Class of 2022 Brass Rat unveiled at Ring Premiere
The Cambridge skyline also includes a black hole, commemorating the first-ever image of one, and a “gilded” Infinite Corridor in recognition of MITHenge.
UROP direct funding, add date, ring premiere
UROP Direct Funding applications are due today.
Global Education Office closed, study abroad to be managed by MISTI
Students will be able to receive the same level of support, assistance, and care as before.
Simmons Heads of House reflect on time ‘in the sponge’
John Essigmann: Simmons culture "has something to do with the architecture which allows this fluid movement of students through the building that prevents Balkanization."
Community forum held to discuss College of Computing organizational structure
Huttenlocher expressed an intention to incorporate computing into other majors, so that students “don't even have to be in a blended major with Course 6 to learn the parts of computing [they] want to learn and understand the paths through curriculum at MIT to get [them] there.”
Physics department suspends Seth Lloyd’s secondary appointment
Lloyd will continue to supervise students assigned to him until "MechE, Physics and MIT reach a decision about his final state.”
MIT to donate $850,000 to nonprofits supporting sexual abuse survivors
The nonprofits were selected by the Committee on Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response.
Registration deadline, PE, meal plan changes
Registration for all students is due this Friday, Feb. 7.
Clothing-optionality moratorium instituted in all residence halls
The review of clothing-optionality in residence halls was prompted by recent incidents in East Campus.
Coronavirus travel restrictions impact MIT community
MIT administration is “taking the most conservative approach out of an abundance of caution for our community.”
EC to increase security after recent intruder incidents, overruling prior student vote
Head of House Sandy Alexandre will request tap pads for all EC hall doors except for Bemis/Hayden stairwell doors.
ASA changes operating guidelines
Most changes replace outdated policies or formalize existing procedures.
First day of classes, end of IAP, reg day
Registration day for the spring term is Friday.
Two juniors named Brooke Owens Fellows
The fellowship provides “executive mentorship” from senior leaders in the aerospace community and a paid internship.
MIT students to vote at Iowa Democratic satellite caucus
Several MIT students will vote at the Iowa Democratic Party satellite caucus at the Democracy Center in Harvard Square Feb. 3. The caucus will begin at 8 p.m.
Coronavirus outbreak poses ‘no identified risk to the MIT community’
Much information about coronavirus “has not been independently verified” and “much remains unknown regarding the virus’s severity and how it is transmitted.”