1 2 Issue 2 – October 2012 MCCORMICK NEWS McCormick Hosts Dinner with Provost Chris Kaiser October 2012 Contents 4th Annual Apple Baking Event a success! 2 Presidential Debate Viewing On Thursday, October 11th, ten McCormick residents had the opportunity to have candid conversations over dinner with new Provost, Chris Kaiser. The dinner provided a framework to increase knowledge of residence hall cultures, experiences at MIT and hear student perspectives. We look forward to having Provost Kaiser return in December for a second round of dinner! Pictured above right to left: Provost Kaiser, Paola Ruiz, Tami Forrester, Ishwarya Ananthabhotla, Catherine Fox, Michelle Chen, Chacha Durzo, Hope Flaxman, Majodlene Khweis, Stephanie Ihezie and Camille Wasden McCormick Resident Spotlights 3 Fall Formal Recap and November reminders 4 Have you heard? The MedLinks Program shines within the residence halls. Let’s meet the McC representatives 5 Upcoming McCormick Events 6 Are classes and P-sets stressing you out? Come stop by the Wellness Fair and take a break from the daily grind. Learn about healthy eating and sleeping habits, get a massage, play with a puppy and speak to people from offices and departments that are here to help you. Issue 2 – October 2012 The 4th annual McCormick Apple Baking Event On Sunday, October 7th Graduate Resident Tutor (GRT) Bridget Wall; with the help of GRT Melinda Hale, hosted the 4th annual Apple Baking Event for the residents of McCormick. Residents were asked to submit the apple recipes ahead of time and Bridget assembled all the ingredients, apples, cookware and recipes for each pairing. Recipes included: apple pie, apple buttermilk muffins and apple cake. Between apple peelers and the smell of cinnamon, the residents were in good spirits, enjoying the baking stations and their yummy apple creations! Seniors, Audra Podany and Elizabeth Phillips work together to make Apple Buttermilk Muffins The Presidential Debate: viewing from the Housemaster Suite To wrap up the Presidential Debates, the third and final debate viewing will be held at 8:45pm on Monday, October 22nd – Housemaster suite. Snacks and great company included! 2 McCormick residents watching the 1st debate on 10.03.12 Issue 2 -- October 2012 Getting to know the McCormick Community Three McCormick residents were asked to speak on behalf of their experience at MIT, living in McCormick and classes that have been interesting. Check out their insight and responses below! Name: Hannah Pang, First Year Hometown: San Diego, California MIT has been such a whirlwind of activity so far, but I'm so excited to be meeting lots of great people, exploring new things, and learning about myself too. I really loved all the orientation events like movie night and craft night when everyone gathered together; looking forward to more McCormick activities! I have lots of fun in Reading Poetry; I love talking about poems and discovering new ones to love. Name: Deeni Fatiha, Senior Hometown: Chittagong, Bangladesh I thought I knew who I was and what I wanted, but MIT helped me rediscover and rebuild myself. Dining with my friends has been and still is what I look forward to every day in McCormick. Name: Emma Nelson, Sophomore Hometown: Chicago area One Sentence to describe my experience at MIT: I constantly learn something interest everyday whether it's academics, living life, or about people. Favorite experience at McCormick: Working at the front desk, having the opportunity to meet and see everyone in the building! Interesting class I'm taking: Chinese 3 Issue 2 – October 2012 McCormick and Next Fall Formal On Monday, October 10th, 200+ MIT students from both McCormick and Next House boarded the Spirit of Boston to enjoy a night on the Boston Harbor. In the know for November The month of November has several dates to keep in mind: Monday, November 12 Veterans Day – Holiday Wednesday, November 21 This event was a collaborative effort between Hall Government Social Chairs, Joanna So (McC) and Jordan Marks (Next). The night consisted of music, dancing, food, fun and special ordered travel mugs to commemorate the night! DROP DATE Last day to cancel subjects from registration. Last day to change a subject from Credit to Listener. Last day to add a time-arranged subject that started after beginning of the term. Last day to add half-term subjects offered in second half of term. Last day to Petition for December Advanced Standing Exam (given during Final Exam Period). Thursday 22 & Friday 23rd November Thanksgiving Vacation 4 Issue 2 -- October 2012 The MedLinks program is comprised of students like you. We serve as liaisons between undergraduate students and MIT Medical. We support the health and well being of MIT students—both in their living groups and within the wider MIT community—one-‐on-‐one and through larger campus events. The MedLinks program is sponsored and supported by Community Wellness at MIT Medical. For more information, visit us online: https://medlinks.mit.edu Name: Maiko Kitaoka , First Year Location: 3 East (336) Why I became a MedLink: I decided to become a MedLink because I love helping people out in any way, no matter how small a difference I make. If they need me, people can usually email m e, call, text or you can just pop by my room (I'm usually in there with the door open, or I will be up on 6E). I just completed MedLinks training and I am really excited to help out the McC community! The best part of being a MedLink is the opportunity to make a difference to somebody in some way, and watching your efforts help make people feel better. Name: Angela Zhang, Sophomore Location: 6 West (601) Why I became a MedLink: I wanted to help the MIT community by being of service to them in a health-‐related field. I wanted to be someone that people felt comfortable going to for medical help, and someone people are able to confide in and trust :) To get in contact with me: Come to my room; or email me ([email protected]) Best part about being a MedLink: Helping those in my living community! If you have any concerns, feel free to come by and we can talk about it. I can provide you medical advice, refer you to any outside resources, or just be a listening ear. Let’s meet some of the McCormick MedLinks! Name: Erica Trent, Sophomore Location: 5 West (514) Why I became a MedLink: I decided to become a MedLink this year because I'd like to become a close and easily accessible source of support for m y friends and dorm-‐mates -‐ whether it's handing out an ibuprofen tablet or just lending a listening ear. Best part about being a MedLink: is knowing about all the amazing health resources MIT offers. Before our training, for example, I didn't know that MIT Medical's webpage has downloadable audio clips that can help you sleep better! I hope MedLinks can help let more students know about these great (but maybe hidden) resources. People can reach me at [email protected], or just by knocking on m y door! Name: Flora Cheng, Junior Location: 2 West (234) Why I became a MedLink: I wanted to become a resource to other students in MIT, and the best part of being a MedLink is definitely the interactions with students because I am able to help those in need. I can be contacted via email [email protected] if you need anything! 5 Issue 2 – October 2012 Hall Government Dorm-Wide Photo & Meeting Saturday, October 20th 1:00pm-2:00pm Green Living Room Halloween Study Break! Saturday, October 20th 3:30pm-4:30pm East Penthouse Hiking the Fells Sunday, October 21st 9:30am-noon Contact GRT Shireen Warnock: [email protected] Presidential Debate #3 Housemaster suite, 2 West Monday, October 22nd 9:00pm Trip to Wrentham Outlets Saturday, October 27th 11:00am-4:00pm contact GRT Becky Asher: [email protected] Resident Associate Advisors host: November Stress & Wellness event featuring McCormick MedLinks, games, resources and snacks Tuesday, November 6th 5:00pm Location: further details to come If you would like to promote your next upcoming event in McCormick, send event information to McCormick Area Director Lauren at [email protected]