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  • Celebrate the National Register Listing of a 1964 Modernist & Brutalist Residence by One of Illinois Tech’s Own on September 27

    Celebrate the National Register Listing of a 1964 Modernist & Brutalist Residence by One of Illinois Tech’s Own on September 27

    We’re thrilled to announce the listing of the Rockwell House in the National Register of Historic Places. The Rockwell House is an AIA award-winning Modernist and Brutalist glass pavilion residence built in 1964 by H. P. Davis Rockwell (’57), a protege of Mies van der Rohe and Alfred Caldwell. To celebrate our historic landmark designation, we're hosting an event on September 27, 2025, at the Rockwell House in partnership with Design Within Reach.

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  • Illinois Tech Dining Appoints New Catering Director

    Illinois Tech Dining Appoints New Catering Director

    Illinois Tech Dining, operated by Chartwells Higher Education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Armon Ruffin as the university’s new Catering Director. A proud Chicago South Side native and lifelong Bears fan, Armon brings over 20 years of hospitality management experience, having led food and beverage operations at some of the city’s most prominent hotels, including the Hilton Chicago, Fairmont Chicago, and the W Hotel.

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  • Dyslexia-Friendly Font Available in Canvas

    Dyslexia-Friendly Font Available in Canvas

    In Canvas, both students and instructors may now choose to use a dyslexia-friendly font as their default font. The font, called OpenDyslexic, is a typeface designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia.

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  • Register for Illinois Tech’s Homecoming and Family Weekend!

    Register for Illinois Tech’s Homecoming and Family Weekend!

    Homecoming and Family Weekend is landing October 17–19—with epic athletic events, milestone reunions, and non-stop celebration. RSVP by October 3.

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  • Illinois Tech Night at the Art Institute

    Illinois Tech Night at the Art Institute

    Experience a free night at the Art Institute of Chicago with exclusive access for Illinois Tech students, faculty, and staff—including your guests—September 11, 5–8 p.m. Enjoy all the museum has to offer, including the the elegantly redesigned Eloise W. Martin Galleries and much more. Plus, take part in an exclusive tour for members of the Illinois Tech community.

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  • Call for Submissions: Share Your News with Alumni!

    Call for Submissions: Share Your News with Alumni!

    The Illinois Tech Alumni E-Newsletter is sent to Mies Campus alumni on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Each newsletter features university news, campus partner updates, and opportunities for alumni to connect and engage with the university community. Submit your news or events using the monthly newsletter submission form. Submissions are due by the 15th of each month for consideration.

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  • Apply to Join the Campus Judicial Board

    Apply to Join the Campus Judicial Board

    Calling all students, faculty, and staff! The Office of Community Standards is looking for you to participate in the Campus Judicial Board. The Campus Judicial Board is comprised entirely of members of the Illinois Tech community. The board meets approximately once a month to adjudicate student high-level disciplinary cases regarding alleged violations of the Illinois Tech Code of Conduct and is advised by the Student Affairs Cares Team.

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  • Information Session for Grainger Computing Innovation Prize — Innovators Wanted: Compete for $30K in Prizes This Fall

    Information Session for Grainger Computing Innovation Prize — Innovators Wanted: Compete for $30K in Prizes This Fall

    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.

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  • 2025 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Great Lakes Section Annual Meeting and Conference at Illinois Tech

    2025 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Great Lakes Section Annual Meeting and Conference at Illinois Tech

    Illinois Tech faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in the 2025 SIAM Great Lakes Section Annual Meeting on September 27–28, 2025.

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  • Call for Posters and Judges for Welcome Week Student Project Showcase — Open to ALL Illinois Tech Students

    Call for Posters and Judges for Welcome Week Student Project Showcase — Open to ALL Illinois Tech Students

    All Illinois Tech undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students (including incoming students) who have done research, IPROs, and other professional project work during the last year are invited to present their work at the Illinois Tech Welcome Week Student Project Showcase from 2–4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Hermann Hall Expo Center. The showcase celebrates the excellent work conducted by Illinois Tech students and introduces new students to our research community, and highlights opportunities to get involved themselves.

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