Upcoming Events
November 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm Building E15, 001 20 AMES ST, Cambridge, MA 02142 “Protecting the Water in Solidarity and Unity” Myron Dewey is an indigenous journalist, educator, documentary filmmaker and the developer of Digital Smoke Signals, a social networking and filmmaking initiative, emerging out of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation protests against the Dakota [...]
Find out moreArchitectural Access, Code and Care The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) outlines requirements for architectural accessibility. While the adoption of this code was monumental for disability rights, serving as minimum requirements for architects who might otherwise not consider the needs of disabled people, it unfortunately frames “access” as a primarily architectural concern and inhibits [...]
Find out moreArchitectural Access, Code and Care The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) outlines requirements for architectural accessibility. While the adoption of this code was monumental for disability rights, serving as minimum requirements for architects who might otherwise not consider the needs of disabled people, it unfortunately frames “access” as a primarily architectural concern and inhibits [...]
Find out moreTitle: The year of Fourier: a mathematical signal processing celebration Presenter: Professor Kasso Okoudjou, Department of Mathematics Abstract: Joseph Fourier (born on March 21, 1768) proposed that every signal can be written as a superposition of sinusoidals. This seemingly simple idea has lead to major advances in science and engineering. In this talk, Professor Okoudjou will [...]
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Please join us for tacos and the documentary Mankiller before Thanksgiving break. RSVP to wgs@mit.edu so we know how many tacos to order. This film is only an hour, so it’s a perfect lunch break! Next Tues 11/20 at noon in 14E-304. Wilma Mankiller overcame rampant sexism to become the first Cherokee Nation Principal [...]
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LBGTQ Spirituality & Faith Series In conversation with Magda Mohamed and Nabil Khan Hosted by Cody J. Sanders, Advisor, LGBTQ+ Affairs November 27, 5:30-7:00 pm Room 50-250 (MIT Rainbow Lounge) Join us for dinner and conversation as we embark on a series exploring multiple aspects of identity in a variety of religious and spiritual traditions. [...]
Find out moreDecember 2018
Film "Dolores" followed by a Q&A with Roxana Rivera from SEIU. 4-370 Thurs Dec 6th Pizza at 5pm Film at 5:30pm Sponsored by WGS + SA+P
Find out moreEvents are open to all community members. We welcome people of every identity, ability/disability, and background, and will strive to meet all needs for full participation.