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Nearly 6 years removed from her PKG Fellowship Carey Dunfey still meditates on what she learned while in Columbia for a month thanks to the PKG Center. 🔗 Read about Dunfey's IAP Fellowship experience by clicking here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/08/09…
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Join us for our fall course: SP.259 Pathways to Social Justice at MIT and Beyond! Pre-registration closes Thursday, August 24, and registration for all students opens Monday, August 28. 📅 Click the link to learn more! pkgcenter.mit.edu/programs/p…
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Dr. Lydia Bourouiba's research has motivated her to continue educating communities and government agencies about public health matters. 🔬🧪 Learn more about Dr. Bourouiba's public service work by clicking here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/07/31…
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Cecilé Sadler is one of many students who use the MIT Media Lab to make a difference in her community. Learn more about Sadler's public service work by clicking here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/06/23…
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Wilhem Hector began the Hector Foundation in 2019 to provide students in Haiti with a chance to receive the educational opportunities that he was able to receive. Learn more about Hector's public service work by clicking here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/06/23…
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This year's IDEAS Challenge winners are incredible examples of MIT students using their skills to change the world! Click the link to read more about the IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge, the 2023 ceremony, and the winning teams 😄: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/06/13…
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PKG GCF, Kelsey Merrill '22 was named to ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll! Kelsey is one of 175 students nationwide honored for nonpartisan democratic engagement work. Congratulations, Kelsey! Click the link to read more about their work: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/05/30…
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Happy last day of classes! ☀️ Register for our fall 2023 course SP.259 Pathways to Social Justice at MIT and Beyond. 🔗 Follow the link to learn more and register: pkgcenter.mit.edu/programs/p…
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We are so excited to share the winners of the 2023 PKG Priscilla King Gray Award: Cecilé Sadler (G), Wilhem Hector (UG), Kelsey Merrill (G)! All three students have made great impact through their public service efforts within the MIT community and beyond. Congratulations!! 🎉
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🎉 Join us in congratulating the 2023 IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge grantees! 👀 Keep an eye on our social media to learn more about how each team is working to build a better world!
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📢 Calling all current 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year MIT students! 📢 MIT PKG Social Innovation Exploration FPOP [SIE] is accepting Coordinator & Counselor applications for August 2023! To learn more and apply, click here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/04/15…
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Welcome to the class of 2027! Thank you for joining us at CPW 🤗 We are so excited to being working with you all in the fall!
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💡ALUM SPOTLIGHT💡 We love to celebrate the work of our alums! Read more about Lily's PKG Fellowship and how she has continued to focus on service in her career in disaster risk reduction: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/04/12…
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There is still time to vote in the MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Virtual Showcase! Voting closes on Saturday, April 22 at 2pm ET. Register for the IDEAS Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 23th. Join us in celebrating the 2023 IDEAS Finalists! 🎉🥳 ➡️ pkgcenter.mit.edu/events/ide…
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🌄👀Vippy Yee spent some time reconnecting with our partners at Navajo Nation! The PKG is exploring avenues to work side-by-side with community organizations that are striving to eliminate health disparities and improve the wellbeing of American Indians and Indigenous communities
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🏆️ Nominate your Advisor + Associate Advisor + First Year Students! There are several award categories (including public service 😁). Nominations are due by Friday, April 14th: firstyear.mit.edu/first-year…
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The MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Virtual Showcase is now 🔴LIVE🔴 (follow the link below)! Please vote and share your favorite teams during our virtual showcase through Saturday, April 22 at 2pm ET: solve.mit.edu/challenges/mit… @mitchallenge
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David Heller and his company C16 Biosciences have been featured in Slice of MIT! 👏 To read more about the amazing work of our PKG alum, click here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/04/04… @C16Bio @mit_alumni
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We're hiring a Development Officer at the PKG! For more information and to apply, click here:
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🏥🩺 PKG IAP:Health and our partnership with Boston Medical Center has been featured in MIT News! We are so grateful to share the amazing work our students are doing in this program! Click here to read more: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/03/31…
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📅 EVENT: Mark your calendars! Join us in the center of "the most innovative square mile on the planet" and build your professional network. Follow the link to learn more and register - see you there!: eventbrite.com/e/lunch-break… @mitopenspace @MIT_Innovation @mitchallenge
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Reminder! 🏆️ Tomorrow is the last day to submit nominations for the PKG Paul Gray Faculty and Priscilla King Gray Awards. 🏆️ Learn more and submit your nomination here: awards.mit.edu/awards?awdcat… @MITstudents
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🎉 We are so excited to announce that Wilhem Hector is the PKG's 2023 Davis Projects for Peace Fellow! Congratulatons, Wilhem!! 🎉 @hector_wilhem
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🎉 Read more about Mercy's PKG experience and feature in the MIT News! Click here to read more: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/03/24… @birthbyus @mitchallenge
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The deadline to apply to our PKG Summer Fellowships is Tuesday, March 21st @ noon! Don't miss the opportunity to develop and implement a service project of your own design ☀️ Follow the link to learn more and apply: pkgcenter.mit.edu/programs/f…
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We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our amazing PKG community of friends, alumni, parents, and students who donated during the #MIT24 Hour Challenge! ❤️ We are excited to put these funds to use making more social impact opportunities available to MIT students!
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There’s 4.5 hours left in the #MIT24 Hour Challenge (ends at 11:59PM ET). You’ve helped us surpass our donor goal and we are so incredibly grateful! ❤️ Click the link to continue supporting our mission: mit24hourchallenge.mightycau… @mit_alumni
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We’ve just met the first of two #MIT24 goals thanks to YOU, our amazing PKG community! ❤️ If 75 more donors give to the PKG Center before 11:59pm ET, our generous challengers will donate another $10,000! Can you help us get there? Donate here: mit24hourchallenge.mightycau…
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❗️The #MIT24 Hour Challenge is today!! If 50 donors give to the PKG Center TODAY, we will unlock $10,000. If 125 donors give on this day, we will unlock an additional $10,000. Help us reach our goal by donating here - any amount helps! : mit24hourchallenge.mightycau…
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The #MIT24 Hour Challenge is tomorrow! Help us reach our goal by donating here starting at midnight - any amount helps! @mit_alumni: mit24hourchallenge.mightycau…
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📅 Reminder! Apply for PKG Summer Fellowships by Tuesday, March 21st @ noon. Click the link to read more about Ambar Reyes' fellowship experience and learn how to apply to Summer '23 Fellowships: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2022/08/25…
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🪴 Reminder: Drop-in to the PKG Center on March 9th (5-6pm) to learn more about our SILL Community!
🍽️ Dinner will be provided!!
🔗 Follow the link to learn more about this event: pkgcenter.mit.edu/events/pkg…
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#MIT24 is next Tuesday!! We'll need your help to raise funds for our programs. Please give to the PKG Center during the MIT 24-Hour Challenge on March 14―and make so much possible with your generosity! mit24hourchallenge.mightycau…
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Reminder! 📅 Join Student Financial Services and the PKG Center on Wednesday to learn more about the work-study process, where to find eligible opportunities, and how to make the most of your federal work-study funds!
➡️ Register here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/events/fed…
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Read more about Professor Susskind's work on our blog: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2022/10/03…
Nominate an MIT Professor who is building a better world through their work 📅 The nomination deadline is Thursday, March 23 at Noon! Nominate here: awards.mit.edu/awards/paul-g…
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☀️ We have great summer fellowship opportunities! Follow the link in our bio to learn more about PKG Summer Fellowships and to apply: pkgcenter.mit.edu/programs/f…
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🏁 The application for the PKG Social Impact Living Learning (SILL) Community is now live! Follow the link in our bio to apply! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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💵📚️ Join Student Financial Services and the PKG Center on March 8 to learn more about the work-study process, where to find eligible opportunities, and how to make the most of your federal work-study funds! Follow the link to register: pkgcenter.mit.edu/events/fed…
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SAVE THE DATE 📅: The 24-Hour Challenge is 2 weeks away! The PKG Center will be raising funds that will directly support students in all our programs!Stay tuned for how you can participate in the challenge on March 14th! #MIT24 Click the link to learn more
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☀️Looking for summer plans? Check our Social Impact Internships! To search open positions and sign up for our newsletter, click here: bit.ly/PKGInternships
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🪴If you plan to intern or do research that has a focus on social impact, consider applying for our inaugural Social Impact Living Learning (SILL) Community.
🌿Join us for our drop-in info sessions on March 1st and March 9th! pkgcenter.mit.edu/events/pkg…
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Read more about David Spicer's mission in education here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2022/11/23…
Do you know an MIT student who is building a better world? Submit a nomination by: Thursday, March 23 at Noon, click here: bit.ly/PKGAward23
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Did you know? The PKG Center must raise 60% of it's annual budget to fund programs for our students. Please consider supporting our efforts during the #MIT24 on March 14: mit24hourchallenge.mightycau…
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our co-founder and namesake's passing. Priscilla was 89 years old. Read more about her life and legacy by clicking here: news.mit.edu/2023/priscilla-…
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🎉 Read more about Valeria's PKG experience and feature in the MIT News! Click the link to read more: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2022/12/20…
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Come join Student Financial Services and the PKG Center on Feb 15th to learn about the work-study process, and more! Open to federal work-study eligible students. ➡️ Click here to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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📚️🔬From educational workshops to foster student interest, to providing meaningful hands on internship experiences, Mbadika @mbadika supports youth all across Boston. To hear more about Netia McCray's nonprofit, click here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2023/01/12… @mit @mit_alumni
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📊 Read more about Jeremy Ney's (@mitchallenge IDEAS 2020 finalist) data visualization project on our blog: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2022/11/17…
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The deadline to apply for IAP internships is TODAY: Monday, November 14th! Make sure to click the link to apply to the amazing internship opportunities that are still available! Don't miss out! 📣 pkgcenter.mit.edu/programs/s…
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📚️The deadline to apply for many IAP internships is fast approaching: Monday, November 14th! Make sure to click the link below to check out the amazing internship opportunities that are still available: pkgcenter.mit.edu/programs/s…
Today is Election Day! 🎉 Join MITvote in front of the STUD from 10AM to 6PM for Votes & Totes! Get a free cupcake or tote bag 🧁 See you there 😊
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Amazing opportunity!✨ Fully paid 2+ weeks IAP project in Navajo Nation, New Mexico for a team of 4-6 MIT students. Travel, housing, food expenses covered.
Interested? Contact MISTI and Apply: email misti@mit.edu
@NavajoTech @MISTIatMIT
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🍴Friendly reminder: IDEAS Chat & Chew #2 will be taking place on November 4th! For more information and to RSVP, click here: lu.ma/mitpkgideas ⬅️
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✨ Make a plan to vote! Use TurboVote to check your existing registration, get election reminders, and more: mit.turbovote.org/ ⬅️✨
💰️ Come join SFS and the PKG Center to learn more about the work-study process, where to find eligible opportunities, and how to make the most of your federal work-study funds! 😊 Click here to RSVP: pkgcenter.mit.edu/events/bud…
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✨ Get ready to vote! Registering/voting in MA? Deadline to register is 10/29! Registering/voting in a different state? No worries, we've got you covered! Use TurboVote to register, check your existing registration, and lots more! 😁 Click here: mit.turbovote.org/
➡️ Reminder: Applications for PKG IAP: Health are due today @ 11:59PM! Follow the link to apply: bit.ly/pkgiaphealth
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🪴Read more about Connie's Social Impact Internship experience and learn more information about the Info Session on October 26th by clicking here: pkgcenter.mit.edu/2022/09/09…
