Communication to the community regarding the "All Doors Open" function
This Monday at noon, the MIT community is invited to participate in an event called "All Doors Open." This community-wide initiative aims to foster accessibility, engagement, and celebration within the MIT community, embodying the Institute's spirit of openness and collaboration.
The event is particularly significant as the MIT community has experienced losses at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels over the last six months. This pause for shared reflection is not meant to serve as a memorial for the individuals who have been lost, but can provide comfort and hope. Participants are encouraged to open their doors and gather together or engage with people nearby, or take the time for focused private reflection.
During "All Doors Open," everyone at MIT is asked to stop what they are doing and remember those who have been lost, reflect on their deaths, and think about how the community should respond. An email was sent to the MIT community today, inviting them to participate in this important event.
Chancellor Cindy Barnhart and Chair of the Faculty Steven Hall will review the comments and share with the community what they learn. The MIT community is encouraged to share their insights at the email address: [email protected].
While no specific recent email about "All Doors Open" was retrieved in the search results, such events at MIT are aligned with their broader mission to disseminate knowledge widely and encourage community involvement. The emphasis on open access, collaboration, and showcasing innovation parallels the goals of events like the All Doors Open.
However, some instructors may not be able to allow their classes to participate due to previously scheduled quizzes or major assignments. In such cases, instructors are encouraged to take some time out of a later class to talk to their students or share some time with them after class.
The "All Doors Open" event at MIT is designed to create opportunities for the community to connect across disciplines, discover new interests, and deepen their engagement with the diverse academic and cultural offerings on campus. It often includes activities such as exhibitions, demonstrations, open houses, performances, and information sessions that highlight the breadth of MIT’s intellectual and creative life.
This event reflects MIT’s commitment to openness, discovery, and fostering a sense of belonging among its community. It is considered an important starting point for a significant, long-term conversation for the MIT community. Join us this Monday at noon as we come together to remember, reflect, and reaffirm our commitment to each other.
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