REX 2022

REX (short for "Residence Exploration") is a special and exciting tradition at MIT. With all of the dorms putting on tons of events highlighting their unique cultures and traditions, REX is a great time to explore all of the many opportunities that the MIT dormitory system has to offer, and for incoming students to find a place to call home.

At East Campus, we have tons of projects and events going on all the time. Stop by the courtyard to see all the exciting events and projects going on, grab a burger (we have veggie burgers too!), dye your hair, take a tour, and relax.

Here's our current schedule for REX 2022. Its still being updated as we finalize our schedule, so check back for more events! Most events take place in the EC Courtyard (between buildings 62 and 64) or in Talbot lounge (a big room on one side of the courtyard in building 62).

You can import the list of events to your calendar.

Tuesday 8/30
all dayGrill and ChillBurgers and friends ALL DAYCourtyard
9-10AMIndoor breakfastCook and/or eat breakfast in a kitchen and hang out with residents.5E kitchen
10AM-5PMEC Dorm Tour"EAST THE DORM" Find a friendly tourguide in the courtyard for an East Campus dorm tour! Leaves approximately every half hour.Talbot
12-3PMHair DyingIf you're worried about what your parents will think, natural colors such as leaf green, sky blue, and grape purple also available.Courtyard
1-2PMBaguette FencingBreads of various shapes and sizes used to spar each other not just baguettes. Sourdough for shields 5W kitchen lounge
2-7PMRoller Coaster!!The EC Rollercoaster will be coasting from 2PM to 7PM Tuesday and Wednesday (and even later if you can sweet talk upperclassmen in the EC Courtyard to operate it!).Courtyard
2-3PMWhat would you do with a baguette in the shower?Come have a baguette picnic in the stickmen showers as we discuss bread, showers, bread in showers, water, and anything in between. 1W showers
2-3PMProtestHave you ever wanted been infuriated by the squirrels? Do you think the world would be better off with no squirrels in the EC courtyard? Come and demonstrate your support!!!Courtyard
2-5PMRopes in the courtyardCourtyard
3-4PMBaby Food Taste Testingtaste test various baby foods5W kitchen lounge
3-4PMFruits and Vegetables!Eat fruits and vegetables so you don't get scurvy (and as a welcome break from the diet of exclusively rush burgers)Courtyard
4-5PMMorning ClubWe eat breakfast together, listen to music and vibe in the early hours of the day. This is often done by slugs who have 9ams during the schoolyear. But this time, it's in the afternoon4E lounge
4-7PMClimbing Crow's NestClimb our climbing wall! Yarrr.Courtyard
7:30-8:30PMFluffy TownCome build & hang out in a fun blanket fort on EC 3rd East (Tetazoo)! Will start right after folks come home from the water war3E lounge
8-9PMRise of the PotatoToday we honor the most beloved Potato by making many dishes utilizing this supreme ingredient. Some dishes will be good, others will be… inventive. Come partake in either the making or the consumption of these dishes. Talbot kitchen
8:30-9:30PM*tea* partywe sip tea, we spill tea on anything and everything mit5W lounge
8:30-9:30PMSuper Fly Night Fidget TimeCome have the dullest time learning to ballerly fidget with our practice balisong trainers!5E glouge
8:30-10PMMosh PitMosh to hardcore music and chat about the Boston underground music scene.4W lounge
10-10:10PMdisappearance actTime, much like our existence during this block of time, is but an illusionCourtyard
Wednesday 8/31
9-11AMCursed WafflesAre you hungry this fine "morning"? In the mood for some delicious "waffles"? Come stretch the definition of the word waffle and enjoy some tasty breakfast!3E kitchen
10AM-5PMEC Dorm TourEast Campus? I thought you said WEAST Campus! Find a friendly tourguide in the courtyard for an East Campus dorm tour! Leaves approximately every half hour.Talbot
12-4PMGrill and ChillBurgers and friends ALL DAYCourtyard
12-3PMHair DyingWe've been coloring hair so long that our hands have literally turned into rainbows. Please advise.Courtyard
2-7PMRoller Coaster!!The EC Rollercoaster will be coasting from 2PM to 7PM Tuesday and Wednesday (and even later if you can sweet talk upperclassmen in the EC Courtyard to operate it!).Courtyard
3:30-4:30PMBody Pillow FightBody pillow fight2E lounge
3:30-4:30PMNap timeWe take a nap.Talbot
4-5:30PMClimbing Crow's NestClimb our climbing wall! Yarrr.Courtyard
4:30-5:40PMAnti-scurvy drive thruAhoy mateys! Got scurvy? Looking for some nice cold drinks after your hard work building for rush? Well we’ve got you! Drive? Bike? Walk? Skate? Sail? or come up with some other clever way of navigating yourself to the outside window of the 1st west parallel where we will be serving smoothies, orange juice and fruit! Come to the kitchen to help out or enjoy the vibes and the views of the rush coaster outside :)Stickman (1W) window
4:30-6PMBody PaintingPaint on yourself or an EC resident, because painting on your skin doesn't just have to be on your face!Courtyard