Transgender Day of Visibility
Rainbow Lounge 50-250 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesCelebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility with us on a bit early! Join our fun gathering featuring delicious food, community.
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Women and Gender
Self Defense Class with IMPACT Boston
W35-375Join WXGS, LBGTQ+ Services, and IMPACT Boston for a FREE full-impact, trauma-informed self-defense class taught by trained instructors from IMPACT Boston. You will gain verbal and physical tools to more safely and effectively advocate for yourself and others. This class will center on the experiences of all women and non-binary communities intersecting with LBGTQ+ identities,...
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RISE Awards
50-140 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, United StatesThe RISE Awards - Recognizing Individuals Supporting Equity - is an opportunity to celebrate MIT faculty, staff and students on their work with diversity, inclusion and social justice on and off campus. MIT community members nominate their peers and colleagues for these awards. The RISE AWARDS is a collaboration sponsored by Intercultural Engagement (i.e.), Institute...
Cheney Room and All That – 140 Years of the Margaret Cheney Room at MIT
3-308Come chat with MIT Libraries Staff to learn about the history of the Cheney room, see photos and archival material, and have your questions answered about the space past and present. Then stay afterwards for the WXGS Open House with food and music. All are welcome.
Women and Gender Services (WXGS) Open House
3-308All are welcome to come to the Women and Gender Services (WXGS) open house in the Margaret Cheney Room. Food, fun, and snacks plus learn about the history of the Cheney Room.
LBGTQ+ Advisory Board Meeting
Rainbow Lounge 50-250 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesThe Student Advisory Board will provide a student voice/experience to the Assistant Director of LBGTQ+ Services on programming, events, workshop ideas that uplift the mission of LBGTQ+ Services. The Advisory Board will also help evaluate LBGTQ+ Services signature programs (National Coming Out Day, LBGTQ+ Leadership Retreat, Trans Day of Remembrance, and Lavender Graduation), share ideas...
Dr. Joy Buolamwini ’17, ’22 at Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store 1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United StatesJoin Women and Gender Services (WXGS) to attend Dr. Joy Buolamwini '17, '22 at Harvard Book Store presenting Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines in conversation with Sarah Lewis. Students attending the event will receive a copy of the book and a WXGS food credit. You may...
Transgender Day of Remembrance
MIT Chapel (W15) 48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge, MassachusettsJoin LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) on November 20th as we gather for a solemn and reflective Trans Day of Remembrance. This annual observance honors the lives and memories of transgender individuals who have tragically lost their lives to acts of violence. Through words, reflection, and community, we...
Postponed Bagel Break with Milena ’11
3-308Join Women and Gender Services (WXGS) and MIT Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA) for a casual conversation with MIT alum, Milena Pagán '11. Eat fresh bagels and learn how she applied her chemical engineering degree to her business, Rebelle Artisan Bakery. Open to all. Date: December 4th, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location:...
Move Your Body: Nonbinary and Women’s Strength Training
W35 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesJoin Women and Gender Services (WXGS) and MIT Recreation in a FREE group exercise class for all nonbinary and women students! The class will be hosted by Nichell Latimore (she/hers), a full-time certified MIT personal trainer. Take a study break and enjoy a fun group exercise class with friends. Date: December 5th, 2024 Time: 12:00...
WXGS Galentine’s/Palentine’s Craft Party
3-308Celebrate Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day with Women & Gender Services (WXGS)! We’ll be crafting tissue paper flowers and making customized chocolates (you’ll melt your choice of chocolate type into a mold and add toppings like M&Ms, sprinkles, or pretzels). We will have gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free options available. Open to all!
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Ogemdi Ude Artist in Residence
3-308Join Gus Solomons Jr. Visiting Artist Ogemdi Ude for an hour-long, hands-on workshop introducing participants to the creative practices behind Major, her current project exploring the history and physicality of majorette dance. In this dance theater piece, Ude and her collaborators uplift Black femmes - inclusive of queer and trans folks - in a practice...