Dear fellow graduate students,
Welcome to Sidney-Pacific (SP), the largest graduate residence in MIT. You’ve made a great decision to be a part of our diverse family in SP, so I hope you’re ready for an exciting time here. Between MIT’s infamously engaging student life and Boston’s vibrant metropolitan scene, you are in for an undoubtedly life-enriching experience. Whether this is your first foray into the world of graduate study or not, we, the SP officers will do our very best to enhance your experience and assist you in matters beyond your academic endeavors.
The SP BBQ on August 28th. Come for the burgers, stay for the movie. (SP Photofile Committee)
The SP officers, along with several other residence committees, and the Graduate Student Council (GSC) have put together a series of fun events for orientation to celebrate your arrival. Between August 25th and September 14th, you will have many opportunities to form new bonds with fellow students, become familiar with the campus, as well as meet other faculty members and staffs. Needless to say, these are connections that will develop into lifelong friendships, working partnerships, and are the beginning of endless possibilities.
Our annual barbecue is a revered SP tradition. This year, we’re calling it The Big Crunch Feast, and it will be held in the SP Courtyard, on Tuesday, August 28th, from 6:30pm-11pm. We typically see 400-500 students drop by to partake in the chilling and mingling, and of course the great barbecue and fresh fruits, lovingly prepared by your SP officers and volunteers. In a historic first, we will also be giving out froyo from Pinkberry to complement these last few days of Summer. There will also be a cash bar available for those interested in imbibing (responsibly, of course!). Raffle tickets will be given out and called throughout the event, so join us and you may leave with one of the top three selling workout products from Force Factor, a t-shirt from Facebook , or even $50 in Zipcar vouchers! At 8:30pm, we will screen a movie at our outdoor cinema – Martin Scorsese’s Hugo. Get yourself and your friends a good spot! We welcome mats or pillows for your comfort while enjoying your first outdoor movie screening in MIT.
Come rage at the SP Dance Party on Friday, August 31st (Courtesy SP Photofile Committee).
Little-known fact: SP is known for throwing legendary dance parties – this year’s, The Big Bang Bash, will be yet another! This event will fall on Friday, August 31st, from 9pm-1am, right in the SP Courtyard. Bring your best moves and groove to DJ BIG, resident DJ at Boston’s hottest nightspots, and also Assistant Music Director at WPOT Hot97Boston (87.7 FM). We will serve snacks and beverages. Naturally, a cash bar is available for those who are interested in indulging (you know the drill). Dress to impress, as prizes will be given out throughout the night!
There are more SP specific events, such as the Orientation Brunch, Orientation Coffee Hour, and the French Dessert Outing. Please don’t forget to check out the GSC orientation schedule and SP event calendar for the most updated event information. We look forward to meeting each and every single one of you.
See you at orientation!
Cheers,
Mandy Woo
SP Orientation Chair 2012
Sponsors:
SP Graduate Community, GSC, Facebook, Pinkberry, Zipcar, Force Factor
