Staff News

CAPD’s Guest Lectures Promote Professional Development Competencies

CAPD’s Guest Lectures Promote Professional Development Competencies

February 4, 2020

In January, Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) brought to campus two guest speakers.

IAP 2020 UROP Expo Connects Students with Researchers

IAP 2020 UROP Expo Connects Students with Researchers

February 3, 2020

To aid first-years and other undergraduates seeking UROP opportunities for spring and/or summer, UROP staff hosted our annual IAP UROP Expo.

Get Involved in Campus Preview Weekend!

Get Involved in Campus Preview Weekend!

January 10, 2020

It’s almost time to welcome our new undergraduate Class of 2024! This year’s Campus Preview Weekend will take place Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19.

2019-20 Academic Calendar Changes

2019-20 Academic Calendar Changes

January 10, 2020

Whether you work with students, faculty, or staff, it is important to be aware of the changes to the Academic Calendar, which are already underway.

Help Us Recruit the 2020 Orientation Leaders!

Help Us Recruit the 2020 Orientation Leaders!

January 9, 2020

The Office of the First Year is looking for current first-years, sophomores, and juniors who are welcoming, kind, enthusiastic, and approachable to make up the 2020 OL team.

Students Explore Careers at Local Employer Site Visits

Students Explore Careers at Local Employer Site Visits

January 8, 2020

Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) arranged a number of local employer site visits which took place over the Independent Activities Period (IAP)

ESG Marks 50 Years of Educational Innovation

ESG Marks 50 Years of Educational Innovation

January 6, 2020

The Experimental Study Group (ESG), MIT’s original first-year learning community, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in April.

Help TLL Flip the Script!

Help TLL Flip the Script!

October 24, 2022

The Teaching + Learning Lab is asking for your help in getting the word out to students about TLL’s Flipping Failure initiative, a collection of video and audio stories told by MIT students about their path toward resilience when faced with academic challenges. The site was recently re-launched with new stories and updates. The resources […]

Celebrate MIT’s Veterans on November 10

Celebrate MIT’s Veterans on November 10

October 24, 2022

Join MIT’s Student Veterans Association and Student Veteran Success, at the 2022 Veterans Day Celebration on November 10. This evening event, open to the entire MIT community is an opportunity to come together and build camaraderie, in addition to hearing from local civic and military leaders.

UROP Reaches New Heights

UROP Reaches New Heights

April 27, 2023

One of MIT’s most enduring and impactful academic innovations, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is thriving; the program has seen over a 25% increase in participation in the past five years.