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Thanksgiving? More like ThanksLIVING! Activate feast mode and give them pumpkin to talk about!

Targeted funds survey – Due today (Nov 18, 2022) at 5pm!

Before we launch the funded internships process this year, we are asking you to complete a quick survey. This will allow us to gain a sense of the number of students that might fit into these funding categories. We understand you do not have your final numbers, so please give us your best guesstimate. For more information, see Isabelle’s email from 11/16.

Open enrollment ends today

FYI choose your options for the year before the system closes at 11:59pm.

No staff meeting next week

Just a reminder, there will be no meeting on Tuesday. See you after the holiday!

Global Classroom

The current deadline for Global Classroom is December 1^st, but we are flexible this year. Take a look at the attached documents and please let Isabelle know if you have any potential ideas!

IAP placement deadline

Remember to mark all IAP students as Placed by December 1^st 

Data departure

Maria will be out Monday, November 28^th through Wednesday, December 7^th on vacation and will not be available. 
The Knowledge Base should be your first stop for any systems-related questions:

• Terra Dotta FAQ
• Filemaker Screencast
• Salesforce Support

If you cannot find your answer in the KB, urgent questions can be directed to Isabelle and Matt C.

Holiday parties

• 11/28 SHASS
• 12/9 CIS (RSVP through your 11/3 email invitation)

Even without a ferris wheel, this will still be a fair to remember!

Details:

12-1:30pm in the Kresge Lobby. Please arrive to Kresge by 11:30 where lunch will be provided.

Overview:

Make sure to wear your MISTI shirt and/or jacket and provide one for any student attendee. This is a tabling event mixed with a poster session. We are luring them with fun, entrancing them with amazing student stories, and connecting with them via conversations with our charming PMs. You will not have to stand near the poster or regional table; you are free to circulate as you wish.

Regional tables: decorations and handouts

Each regional table will have some general MISTI swag and information on it as well as signage. However, you may want to bring program-specific handouts, swag, or some fun décor. The tables are: Europe & Eurasia, Asia & Oceania, Africa & the Middle East, Latin America

Invited performers:

Some of you have already invited student groups to perform/practice during the event. While we do not have access to the entire oval, groups are welcome to use the brick area outside in front of the lobby. If you have students who you think would like to participate, please share their contact info with Amanda.

Attractions:

• 26 student experience posters over 16 screens – Posters will rotate, but can also be manually changed
• PM conversation
• Students sharing their MISTI experiences
• Our partners: PKG, D-Lab, LCE, GL
• Resources: Passport, Travel Clinic (Pending confirmation)
• Gelato cart: Chocolate, Vanilla, Tiramisu, and Vegan Piña Colada
• Indoor music: Spotify playlist on speaker (near gelato)
• Wheel of candy (at outdoor entry)
• Outdoor music: Spotify playlist on speaker (at outdoor entry)
• Ad hoc: Student music/dance performances (outside)

What we want people to know:

• MISTI is the singular hub for Global Experiences at MIT
• MISTI sent students abroad in full force over 2022
• MISTI has opportunities available for students during the summer and over future IAPs
• International experience is a valuable career development opportunity
• International partnership is helping us address the world’s greatest challenges, especially in our four major areas of impact
• Graduate students can also do MISTI
• Student priority deadlines for summer
• Study abroad deadlines

What we want people to do:

• Complete MISTI Launchpad
• Reach out to our Program Managers
• Apply for Summer 2023
• Attend MISTI events
• Follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn
• Opt-in to our mailing list