Join MIT Spouses & Partners Connect during the month of March! We have a fantastic lineup of events and activities designed to bring our community together. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, learn something new, or simply enjoy a fun outing, there’s something for everyone. We will be thrilled to welcome newcomers and see you at our March events—don’t miss out!
Newcomers Office Hour
Are you new to MIT and MIT Spouses & Partners Connect? Want to learn about how to participate in our meetings and groups? Have questions about living, working, and/or parenting in Boston? Meet with Jennifer Recklet Tassi, the Program Manager, and Viktoriia Palesheva, the Program Assistant, and ask your questions about life at MIT and in Boston.
Date: March 4 | From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
March 21 | From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: E23-385
If you’d like to join, just email spousesandpartners@mit.edu to let us know you’re coming.
The Stratton Lecture: the Epidemic of Loneliness
Please join Jennifer and Vika by registering for the event and letting us know that you’ll be meeting us at 11:45 AM on the first floor of MIT Health. We’ll have a discussion right after that.
Date: March 4 | From 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. and the discussion after that
Location: MIT Wong Auditorium (E51-115)
Register here.
Crafternoon
Join us for the next Crafternoon event, where you’ll be making decorative tile coasters with a personal touch! Feel free to bring printouts of your favorite photos or patterns (ideally 3.9 x 3.9 inches).
Date: March 7 | From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Bush Room (10-105)
Register here.
Coffee Hour with MIT Spouses and Partners Connect
Enjoy a warm drink, connect with old friends, and meet new ones. Please bring a snack to share (store bought or homemade). Let’s talk about whatever is on your mind. Hosted MS&PC volunteers. Babies & children are welcome.
Date: March 12 and 28 | From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: E25-401
Simply send an email to spousesandpartners@mit.edu and let us know that you would like to join us.
Language Conversation Exchange Lunch
Let’s meet, eat, and speak! Practice a language with a group of native speakers and other language learners, meet other language lovers, and learn about the LCE. We’re celebrating Pi Day.
Date: March 14 | From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Bush Room (10-105)
Register here.
Pub Night with MIT Spouses and Partners Connect
Let’s celebrate spring—come hang out at the Muddy Charles Pub! Enjoy complimentary snacks (courtesy of MS&PC, while it lasts), affordable drinks for purchase (cash only).
Bring your spouse/partner, meet new friends, and unwind! Registration is required and must be confirmed, as space is limited. Please bring your MIT ID and a valid passport/local ID (21+).
Date: March 14 | From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Muddy Charles Pub
Register here.
Symphony Hall Tour with MIT Spouses and Partners Connect
Tours last approximately one hour to 90 minutes.
Explore Symphony Hall as experienced members of the Boston Symphony Association of Volunteers unfold the history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra — its musicians, conductors, and supporters — as well as offer information about the historic hall.
Tours include public spaces in Symphony Hall, as well as select behind-the-scenes areas.
Date: March 19 | From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
Register here.
Book Club Discussion with MIT Spouses and Partners Connect
Book: Greek Lessons by Han Kang
All are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book. Please feel free to bring your own tea/coffee to the discussion. Feel free to bring your own tea or coffee and enjoy a great conversation with fellow book lovers.
Date: March 28 | From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Building 76, 1st floor
If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email this.is.jemma.koo@gmail.com.
Ongoing groups:
For more info about our ongoing Parents Connect groups, register here:
First Time and Expecting Parents
All Ages Play Group
English Conversation Group
Date: Every Friday | From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All sessions will be held on Zoom until March 7. No meeting on March 28. After that, they will take place in person on the first floor of Building 76.
Please email ecgatmit@gmail.com if you would like to join.