Past Events

PKG Spring Break Info Session

PKG Spring Break Info Session

Monday, February 8 at 5:00 PM

This year we’re offering an alternative model for spring break, given our remote reality and adapted spring schedule. We will offer 3 cohort experiences for groups of 10 students each. Each cohort will explore a different theme (climate, health, or tech for social good) and meet 4 times remotely throughout the semester. RSVP for the info session here!

CIFI Spring Application Deadline

CIFI Spring Application Deadline

February 5th, 5:00 PM

These opportunities (each accepting multiple students) are part of a collaborative program between Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH) Division of Global Health Equity (DGHE) and the PKG Center, along with other organizations involved in the COVID-19 initiative on Navajo Nation, including other Navajo Nation organizations/partners and Partners in Health. As part of this experience, join a team of MIT student participants that are placed on specific projects with selected supervisors at BWH DGHE. The Division of Global Health Equity is committed to training, research, and service in healthcare to reduce disparities in disease burden and to improve treatment outcomes both domestically and abroad. This particular program will occur remotely, serving the Diné (Navajo) community living on or near the Navajo Nation. Click here or here to apply.

Davis Projects for Peace Application Deadline

Davis Projects for Peace Application Deadline

Submit your application by 12:00 noon EST. Application guidelines can be found here.

PKG Spring Break Info Session

PKG Spring Break Info Session

5:00 PM

Attend this info session to learn more about our week-long PKG Spring Break experience that connects you with a variety of nonprofit, government, and community partners working on the front lines to advance issues you care about.

Click to RSVP

*We are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and will update the PKG Spring Break program as needed.

PKG IAP Health Showcase

PKG IAP Health Showcase

3:00 – 5:00 PM

More details coming soon!

IDEAS Proposal Deadline

IDEAS Proposal Deadline

Submit your proposal by 11:59 pm on January 24, 2021. Application guidelines will be updated by late September and can be found here.

Special Spring PKG Fellowships Application Deadline

Special Spring PKG Fellowships Application Deadline

Thanks to the program guaranteeing each undergraduate a funded Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) this academic year, we are offering up to 6 spring semester PKG Fellowships for eligible undergraduates. If you have not yet received an ELO that is funded through central guarantee funding, then you are eligible to apply. Note that the Fellowships are competitive. Click here for more information on applying.

IAP Proposal Writing Workshop – LIVE

IAP Proposal Writing Workshop – LIVE

January 13, 2021

12pm – 2pm

Got a great idea? Join our IDEAS team to learn the ins and outs of writing a proposal for your work. We’ll cover formatting, guidelines and requirements before the upcoming submission deadline on Sunday, January 24th!

To register and for more information, visit: https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vceCopj8iGtNpP-GSP-hA8LhRmC8oQswh

Power and Privilege 2.0: Systems at Play

When: Thursday, December 17th, 12pm(ET) | RSVP and learn more here! Everything seems to be about race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and other identities these days – but why? What is…
First-Year Community Engagement Series #7

First-Year Community Engagement Series #7

7 PM-8 PM EST: Immigrant + Refugee Advocacy

Join the PKG Center for a weekly series with other first- year students that want to make the world a better place! We’ll meet for 7 sessions during the fall semester and talk about a myriad of important social justice topics. Have fun participating in activities with other first year students, make new friends, and learn about ways you can participate in social change at MIT and beyond! We’ll talk about different methods of social change, share actionable resources, and connect you to other MIT students and offices engaged in social change at MIT! Join us for as many sessions as you’d like to attend, 1 or all 7!

Click here to register!