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  • Bronzeville-Centered Social Media Website by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times

    Bronzeville-Centered Social Media Website by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times

    WBEZ is launching Chicago.com, a platform where communities will be at the heart of the experience: welcoming online spaces where neighbors can share recommendations, ask questions, find useful local information and discover opportunities to connect in person. Among the first five communities to launch is Bronzeville, and members of the Illinois Tech community can join this burgeoning online community, which focuses on real-world connection and useful information.

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  • Mies Campus Parking Lot B5 Closure Notice for Campus-wide Career Fair

    Mies Campus Parking Lot B5 Closure Notice for Campus-wide Career Fair

    Please be advised that Lot B5 will be closed to all vehicles on Thursday, September 17, to accommodate the campus-wide Career Fair.

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  • Help Plant New Trees on the Campus Arboretum

    Help Plant New Trees on the Campus Arboretum

    The Alphawood Arboretum is inviting students, staff, and faculty to participate in an upcoming tree-planting event on Friday, October 9! The event will be held in collaboration with Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). With their help, an additional 20 trees will be added to the arboretum collection, and additional shrubs!

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  • Illinois Tech Dining Appoints New Catering Director

    Illinois Tech Dining Appoints New Catering Director

    Illinois Tech Dining is pleased to announce the appointment of Macrina Ocampo as Catering Director for Chartwells Illinois Institute of Technology. Macrina brings more than 15 years of experience in catering, events, hospitality operations, and client relations. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for creating exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and delivering memorable events that exceed expectations.

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  • Illinois Tech Dining Welcomes New Campus Executive Chef

    Illinois Tech Dining Welcomes New Campus Executive Chef

    Illinois Tech Dining is pleased to welcome Chef Willie Newsome as the new Campus Executive Chef for Chartwells at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Chef Willie brings nearly two decades of experience in collegiate dining, culinary operations, catering, and athletic dining programs. A Chicago native, he earned a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida, and has built a career focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences while developing strong, high-performing teams.

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  • Innovation Competition with $30,000 in Prizes — Join Us for the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Kickoff on August 26

    Innovation Competition with $30,000 in Prizes — Join Us for the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Kickoff on August 26

    The Grainger Computing Innovation Prize invites ALL Illinois Tech bachelor’s and master’s students from any major to use computing, data science, and AI for social good. This is your opportunity to create innovative solutions for some of today’s toughest global challenges. Over the 2026–27 academic year, teams will compete for a total of $30,000 in prize.

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