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MIT Benefits Open Enrollment

MIT Benefits Open Enrollment for 2026 is open now through October 31, 2025.
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MIT Excellence Awards Nominations

The Excellence Awards and Collier Medal are among our highest staff honors, and one of our most important ways to recognize employees for their contributions and celebrate their accomplishments. Who will you recognize?
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The MIT Disabilities Employee Resource Group (ERG) has organized activities that celebrate our community and provide opportunities for MIT staff, faculty, and students to experience growth and belonging.
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“Collaborating for MIT’s Future” Poster Session

At MIT's annual EVPT poster session, members of the MIT community are invited to learn about projects and programs representing administrative excellence across the Institute. Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Morss Hall, Walker Memorial.

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Winter Break Dates

The 2025 Winter Break dates are available on the Institute Holidays calendar.
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Backup Child Care and Adult Care

Backup care can assist when your normal care arrangements fall through, or you have gaps in care. With Bright Horizons, reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance with easy booking options.
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Faces of MIT

Get to know MIT employees and their career journeys at the Institute in this occasional profile series on MIT News.
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Resources for MIT Managers

Stay informed with our curated articles, tips, and resources for managers.

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MIT Celebrates Excellence!

The 2025 MIT Excellence Awards + Collier Medal ceremony took place on June 5, 2025.

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Exploring Administrative Assistant Career Paths

Administrative assistants, use this online course to plan for your professional development and career at MIT. As you explore the different job families at MIT, you will be able to reflect on your experiences, your current skills, and those skills that you would like to develop.
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Recreation Options for MIT Employees

MIT Recreation offers a variety of ways for MIT employees to play, swim, run, dance, stretch, and move. Virtual options include free live and on-demand group exercise classes and fee-based personal training by appointment. In-person DAPER memberships are available to MIT staff and faculty. Let's get moving!

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Meet Gregory Walton, IT Support Engineer

One in an occasional series about MIT employees.

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Planning and Paying for College

Take advantage of expert, personalized guidance by phone or in person. Seminars and webinars are designed to help you navigate the college admissions process, plan, and pay for your—or your child's—college education.