![Grad student union negotiations and other end-of-year updates](https://ovc.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news_nophoto15.jpg)
Grad student union negotiations and other end-of-year updates
An update for graduate students from Vice Chancellor Ian A. Waitz and Blanche Staton, Senior Associate Dean and Director for Graduate Education
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Honoring Our Veterans at MIT
Every November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day, Institute leaders honor America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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Diep Luu named inaugural director of the new Institute Advising Center
Luu will provide strategic direction, planning, and management in the launch of the Institute Advising Center, which will include the Office of the First Year (OFY), and provide broader input on all aspects of advising and mentoring for our undergraduate students.
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Subpoena requiring MIT to share graduate student fellow information with NLRB and UE
MIT has received a subpoena from the NLRB which requires the Institute to provide certain information about our graduate student fellows to the NLRB and the MIT GSU-UE.
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Update on graduate student unionization
The MIT Graduate Student Union and United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (MIT GSU-UE) has filed a new petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking to add graduate students on MIT fellowships to their current bargaining unit.
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Legal notice of petition for election
In accordance with National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) procedures, please see the Notice of Petition for Election, which will also be posted in various academic and administrative buildings on campus.
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Welcome to our graduate students
Blanche E. Staton, Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education offer a warm welcome to our new and returning graduate students.
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3Q: What to expect from Covid-19 this fall
In this MIT News “3 Questions” article, senior leaders discuss where things stand; explain the rationale behind the Institute’s testing and policies; and provide insights about what to expect this fall.
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Welcome to MIT from Team Chancellor
On behalf of the entire Chancellor’s Office, welcome to MIT! We work together to provide all graduate students with meaningful student life and learning experiences.
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Upcoming Covid testing changes at MIT
Conditions surrounding Covid, its treatment, and its mitigation are evolving, and so too is MIT’s response. As part of that evolution, we write today to announce modifications to MIT’s testing program.