Fund Helps Upgrade FSILGs
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[caption] => The Independent Residence Development Fund (IRDF) is one way MIT and its alumni help keep fraternities, sororities, and independent livings groups (FSILGs) going strong. See how the IRDF has recently benefitted some FSILGs.
At DU, the little-used Chapter Room was converted into a Study Hall, equipped with iMacs, work table, and lounge furniture. It is now a popular area for groups of students to work together on assignments after dinner.
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[caption] => The DU Study Hall is equipped with a video projector, useful for practicing presentations and enjoying movies together. This facility is also used to support remote attendance at alumni meetings with both video and audio.
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[caption] => The Chapter Room at Alpha Phi is another study and meeting space. Amazing the difference that paint, floor refinishing, and upgraded lighting can make in a room that was previously rather dark. Special contract pricing was negotiated for nearly all purchases of furnishings.
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[caption] => The SAE study and work station connection to MIT Athena.
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[caption] => Often the best way for freshmen to deal with those pesky GIRs is to work in groups. Here, the pledges of Phi Kappa Sigma enjoy a productive study session using the computers and whiteboard in the IRDF room.
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[caption] => IRDF funds were used to renovate the library at MIT Student House including replacement of deteriorating fire stop and insulation, restoration of wood paneling to its original color, and installation of four computer workstation areas with electrical and internet cabling.
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[caption] => As part of the IRDF's system-wide network upgrade program, Sigma Chi blanketed the house with coverage from Cat 6 Ethernet cable and heavy-duty wireless access points.
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[caption] => The Parlor at Alpha Phi is the formal living room and is frequently used for study groups and other small gatherings. The floors were stripped to their natural color and the walls painted. The new rug was purchased at a great discount at a large sale event in New York City; some of the furnishings were sourced inexpensively through Overstock.com and Home Goods. The Parlor is also home to one communal Mac.
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[caption] => Enhancements to the Alpha Phi library, which already had beautiful wood paneling, improved the area for studying. The ceiling light was renovated to brighten the room and new study tables and chairs were added. The floors were also refinished and the upper walls painted. The library is adjacent to a central computer and printer room.
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[caption] => The IRDF-financed computer network upgrade program ensured every FSILG has state-of-the-art computer networks and wiring. Here is a typical wiring closet under construction.
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[caption] => At Sigma Nu, Athena computers, desk, and chairs were all purchased with IRDF funds.
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[caption] => Sigma Chi converted a storage closet into a study room, complete with two state-of-the-art workstations.
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Clubs, Groups & FSILG > Fund Helps Upgrade FSILGs
The Independent Residence Development Fund (IRDF) is one way MIT and its alumni help keep fraternities, sororities, and independent livings groups (FSILGs) going strong. See how the IRDF has recently benefitted some FSILGs.
At DU, the little-used Chapter Room was converted into a Study Hall, equipped with iMacs, work table, and lounge furniture. It is now a popular area for groups of students to work together on assignments after dinner.
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