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MIT Literature Section x The Moth Present: Pleasures of Story Telling (POST) — IAP 2026

4-237 182 MEMORIAL DR, CAMBRIDGE

Tell the story only you can tell! For the first time, MIT Literature is offering a special, 3-hour kick-off workshop where you will learn the craft of storytelling from The Moth, an acclaimed nonprofit dedicated to helping people tell true, personal stories. This interactive workshop is designed to help you harness the power of your own story. Guided by two Moth instructors, you will learn key principles of compelling storytelling, reflect on memorable moments in your life, and get practical tips to tell an impactful story that engages your audience. Every workshop participant will receive a free copy of How To Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth. After the kick-off, participants may meet independently with POST instructors to refine their stories in anticipation of a culminating Story Share at the end of the month. All students will have the chance to tell their 5-7 minute true, personal story live on stage without notes. No homework beyond light reading and story preparation. All participants will enjoy voice-friendly snacks like apples and honey sticks. Dates: • Kick-off Workshop: January 7, 1:00-4:00 PM EST @ 4-237 • Story Showcase: January 29 and 30 @ 4-163 Interested in […]

MIT Global Humanities Initiative: Master Class series presents, “Experience & Discover: The Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine”

Dear colleagues, students, and friends, Join us for the two exciting events on East Asian & Traditional Chinese Medicine hosted by MIT GHI. 1. Join us for an afternoon at the New England School of Acupuncture in Worcester to hear about and experience the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This event is held in conjunction with Professor Wiebke Denecke’s MIT IAP course, 21L.600: Reading Masterpieces of Classical East Asian Literature and Philosophy. If you are interested in joining the excursion, please reach out to <aisleyi@mit.edu> - Date & Time: January 14 @ 3:00–5:15 pm EST (in-person) - Location: New England School of Acupuncture (19 Norwich Street, Worcester) - Instructor: Professor Dennis Moseman and other faculty 2. Before visiting the School of Acupuncture, build foundational knowledge and key concepts of East Asian medicine through the online lecture "Master Class: Daoism and Early Herbal Medicine" by Professor Michael Stanley-Baker. This online lecture includes an introduction to his award-winning website Polyglot Asian Medicines, as well as a discussion of Stanley-Baker’s Mapping the Bencao (Chinese materia medica). - Date & Time: Tuesday, January 13 @ 7:00 pm EST (online) - Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/EpWXfxuSSQK8Si77fcD-Ew - Instructor: Professor Michael Stanley-Baker (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Looking forward to seeing you at our […]

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