Free IAP Events: Making a More Welcoming, Supportive Community

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Interested in making MIT a more welcoming and supportive place to work and live? The EECS department has organized several great IAP. Students and faculty from all departments are invited to join us — and to bring your classmates or colleagues!  A light dinner will be provided.

More information and sign-up links are below.

IAP EVENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND MASTER'S STUDENTS

1. Interactive Theater Performance:  Don’t Worry, I’m Fine
Sunday, Jan. 26 | 4-6pm | Room 32-155

If you or someone you know has felt stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or burdened by all the demands competing for time and energy, then come learn how to recognize warning signs, demonstrate authentic and supportive ally-ship, and prioritize self-care. Balance is possible and help is waiting for you!  [Attendees are asked to stay for the entire 2 hours.]

Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/dontworryIamfine

2. Workshop on Conflict Resolution and Healthy Communication Strategy
Monday, Jan. 27 | 4-7pm | Room 36-428/36-462

The strengths of Theater Delta workshop exist in the on-your-feet interactive and performance-based exercises designed to equip you with the confidence and competence to disrupt systems of injustice (including bias and power dynamics) and navigate challenging conversations with grace and respect.  [Attendees are asked to stay for the entire 3 hours.]

Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/HealthyComm

3. Interactive Theater Performance: What’s Your Problem? The ISMs — Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia
Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 4-6pm | Room 32-144  

Ever feel confused about the space between social justice and political correctness? If you’re wary of the politicized debates about racism, sexism, and privilege, or you’re not sure what “heteronormative” means, or if you’re looking for ways to become more self-aware of your place in a global sphere of intersecting identities, then join us for a candid and non-confrontational exploration of these topics.  [Attendees are asked to stay for the entire 2 hours.]

Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/TheISMs

IAP EVENTS FOR GRADUATE AND MASTER'S DEGREE STUDENTS

4. Interactive Theater Performance
ProAction:  The Graduate Student Mentee-Faculty Mentor Relationship
Sunday, Jan. 26 | 4-6 pm | Room 32-144  

What does it mean to “maximize” your mentoring relationship? Come learn about specific steps you can take to get the most out of your mentoring network.

Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/MentoringNetwork                                                                                                                                                                                         

5. Interactive Theater Performance
Don’t Worry, I’m Fine
Monday, Jan. 27 | 4-6 pm | Room 32-144

If you or someone you know has felt stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or burdened by all the demands competing for time and energy, then come learn how to recognize warning signs, demonstrate authentic and supportive ally-ship, and prioritize self-care. Balance is possible and help is waiting for you!

Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/DontWorryIamFine-G 
 

6. Workshop on Power and Gender Dynamics
Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 4-7 pm | Room 34-401

The strengths of Theater Delta workshop exist in the on-your-feet interactive and performance-based exercises designed to equip you with the confidence and competence to disrupt systems of injustice (including bias and power dynamics) and navigate challenging conversations with grace and respect.

Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/PowerGenderDynamics