And just like that - August is here! Don't forget to swing by the Kendall/MIT Open Space and take a break at one of our fun programs. 🌟 Our events are always free and open to everyone! Get details or register at openspace.mit.edu or via the link in our bio. 🌟

The MIT men's soccer team has earned the Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches! #RollTech Release: tinyurl.com/5erwz976

Mark your calendar! 🏈

Congratulations to MIT Athletics Katie Bell, who was named the IWLCA 2024 DIII Scholar-Athlete of the Year! The Biology and Chemistry major maintains a 4.0 GPA! She joins 82 from the NEWMAC on the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. 📰 ow.ly/e44250SRb2b #GoNEWMAC // #WhyD3

August 14: West Campus–Public Art Tour View select artworks and consider how art and the architectural environment have enhanced MIT's campus design on this tour featuring renowned contemporary artists such as Beverly Pepper and Jaume Plensa. mitsha.re/Ih9M50SSn0Q MIT List Visual Arts Center

It's that time of year... getting ready for the Fall semester at MIT!

MIT spinout Sublime Systems has developed a more sustainable way to make one of the world’s most common materials. “Cement enabled civilization as we know it today, but now it needs to be reinvented,” Yet-Ming Chiang says. mitsha.re/4ofB50SUQs4

Stop by Kendall Common for free roller skating (including skate rentals!) through September 29 🛼 New to skating? All ages can learn the basics at Sunday's free beginner-friendly class: lnk.to/rlkc24

MIT's First Generation/Low Income (FLI) program was recently accepted as a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network, which works to advance the success of first-generation students at over 400 colleges and universities nationwide. 👋Congrats!👋 ovc.mit.edu/news/mit-first…

A startup co-founded by DMSE at MIT professor Yet-Ming Chiang has created a replacement for today’s commonly used cement. Sublime Systems uses electrochemistry to skip the high temperatures and immense carbon dioxide emissions of conventional production. news.mit.edu/2024/sustainab…

Ellen Roche is creating the next generation of medical devices to help repair hearts, lungs, and other tissues. Some, such as a soft robotic ventilator, are for implantation, while others, like a 3D-printed heart replica, enable research. mitsha.re/Qkoh50T32cR

Welcome back MIT students! Campus is buzzing with excitement! #MIT

Yesterday morning MIT President Sally Kornbluth welcomed the Class of 2028 and their families to campus saying…You’re ready for the challenge. You belong here. President Kornbluth also encouraged students to try new activities and have fun.

MIT's Vice Chancellor for Student Life, Suzy Nelson, welcomed families of first-year students with a lively lunch during Welcome Week. The event buzzed with excitement, especially when Tim the Beaver made his entrance, delighting everyone as the beloved mascot stole the show!

Sept. 3: Reg Day Movie Night! Robot Dreams Oscar Award Best Animated Feature Film Nominee directed by Pablo Berger 📍Kresge Lawn (rain location Kresge Auditorium) 🍿 6:30 PM: popcorn, cotton candy 🎥 7 PM: screening mitsha.re/Rcxe50T9WIp MIT Global Languages MIT School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences @MITStudents

MIT students learn how to become a Wellness Wizard from Ygor as he describes his experience completing the Wellness Wizard Certificate as part of the Physical & Wellness Program. Earn the certificate by completing at least 3 different wellness courses. youtu.be/mehvoigmf9w

Now that classes have begun, MIT students needing a boost can find several places to get snacks and caffeine at various locations across campus.

Several members of the MIT Class of 2028 participated in a Fun Run to celebrate the start of the semester and their journey at MIT. The newest class was tasked with running or walking 2.8 miles or for 28 minutes. – Get it? #ThisisMIT

MIT students looking to explore Boston can buy discounted tickets to museums, sporting events, tours, and river and harbor cruises at the MITAC office in the Stata Center or online: mitac.mit.edu