FLI Events & Programs: 2024-25 Academic Year

FLI offers a variety of programming throughout the academic year to holistically support you throughout your academic journey.

Programs are open to all MIT FLI undergraduate students, previous engagement is not required. Some programs list RSVP because space is limited and/or food ordering is involved. Programming calendar will be updated throughout the year. Should you have any questions please write to fli-advising@mit.edu.

TIME 2 FLI is a weekly space for FLI students to take in a rotating set of programming, drop-in to speak with FLI staff, or just hang out and do some work with FLI friends. The first 30-45 minutes will involve a presentation on the topic listed. The remaining time is for you to hang out, ask questions, or work on something you’ve been trying to tackle.

FALL 2024

PROGRAMDATETIMELOCATIONDETAILSRSVP
TIME 2 FLI: Proactive Time Management9/12/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
FLI Welcome Celebration Dinner9/18/245:30 – 7:00 PMMorss Hall (50-140)Join the FLI Community for our welcome dinner and celebration with keynote address, music, and more.RSVP HERE
TIME 2 FLI: Navigating Career Fair9/19/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
Faculty Lunch with Richard Price9/25/2412:00-1:00 PMEnjoy lunch with FLI community member and Physics Senior Lecturer Richard PriceRSVP HERE, space limited to 6 students.
TIME 2 FLI: Transitioning from High School to College STEM Classes9/26/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
October Community Gathering: Academics10/1/246:00-7:30 PMW11-190 (Main Dining Room)Join your FLI friends for dinner and conversation.
TIME 2 FLI: How to Prepare for Exams10/3/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
FLI Lunch with
Christine Walley
10/10/202412:00-1:00pmEnjoy lunch with FLI community member and Anthropology Program Head, Christine Walley. RSVP Here
TIME 2 FLI: Developing Authentic Faculty Relationships10/10/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI10/17/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Job and Internship Negotiations10/22/246:00-7:30 PMTwenty Chimneys (W20-306)Connect with FLI graduate students over dinner and discuss best practices for negotiating with employers.RSVP Here
TIME 2 FLI10/24/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI10/31/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
FLI UAC Hub11/5/2411am-1pm7-103/7-104Come by the UAC for a special hub celebrating our FLI community.Not Required
TIME 2 FLI11/7/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: UROP Mixer11/7/246:00-7:30 PMTwenty Chimneys (W20-306)Connect with FLI graduate students over dinner and learn about finding an IAP UROP.RSVP Here
FLI National Day of Celebration11/8/2411:00 AM-2:00 PMLobby 10 & 10-100Come celebrate FLI in Lobby 10 with lots of Not Required
TIME 2 FLI11/14/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
November Community Gathering: “Thanks”giving11/19/246:00-7:30 PM10-105 (Bush Room)Enjoy dinner with your FLI friends and send a postcard to someone who you are thankful for.RSVP Here
TIME 2 FLI11/21/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI12/5/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI12/12/244:00-6:00 PM4-153Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required

IAP 2025

PROGRAMDATETIMELOCATIONDETAILSRSVP
Faculty Panel: Applying to Graduate School1/28/25TBDZOOMHear from MIT faculty about the graduate school admissions process, how to prepare, and more.
Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series:: Grad School 1011/29/256:00-7:30 PMTwentyChimneys (W20-306)Dinner with the FLI graduate community as we discuss all aspects of considering graduate school as a FLI student.

SPRING 2025

PROGRAMDATETIMELOCATIONDETAILSRSVP
February Community Gathering: New Year, New Goals: Storyboarding Spring term2/4/256:00-7:30 PMW11-190 (Main Dining Room)Have dinner with the FLI Friends and storyboard your goals for Spring.
TIME 2 FLI2/6/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI2/13/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: What it means to be FLI2/18/246:00-7:30 PMTwenty Chimneys (W20-306)Enjoy dinner with gFLI members and discuss what it means to be FLI
TIME 2 FLI2/20/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI2/27/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
March Community Gathering: Wellbeing3/4/256:00-7:30 PMTwenty Chimneys (W20-306)Dinner with the FLI community as we discuss holistically caring for ourselves.
TIME 2 FLI3/6/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI3/13/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Networking for a Summer UROP3/18/246:00-7:30 PMTwenty Chimneys (W20-306)Dinner with gFLI members who are seeking Summer 2024 UROPs.
TIME 2 FLI3/20/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
April Community Gathering: Flipping the Narrative4/1/256:00-7:30 PMTwenty Chimneys (W20-306)Enjoy dinner and hear from upper-level FLI students about a moment when they overcame failure.
TIME 2 FLI4/3/254:00-6:00 PMTBDJoin FLI Staff for Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI4/10/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI4/17/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
CPW: Two Truths and a FLI: Myth-busting Misconceptions of MIT for First Gen/Low-income Students4/18/25TBDTBDFor prospective admitted students. Learn about MIT from our current FLI community.
Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Mentorship and Networking during your Summer Experience4/22/256:00-7:30 PMPDRs 1+2 (W20-301)Enjoy dinner with gFLI members and learn about seeking out mentorship and building a network during your Summer experience.
TIME 2 FLI4/24/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI5/1/254:00-6:00 PMTBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
TIME 2 FLI5/8/25
4:00-6:00 PM
TBDDrop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topicNot Required
FLI Senior Celebration5/15/255:30-7:00 PMGrier Room (34-401)Dinner to celebrate our graduating FLI seniors. FLI Stoles are presented to students

Please note: dates/times may change. Program details will be confirmed via FLI Around the Institute newsletter before the event. Email fli-advising@mit.edu with any questions!

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