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  • Jason Wan Elected as Fellow of International Academy of Food Science and Technology

    Jason Wan Elected as Fellow of International Academy of Food Science and Technology

    Jason Wan, professor of Food Science and Nutrition and associate director of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), has been elected by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) to the 14th class of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST). Wan and the other 24 new fellows will be introduced by the Academy Executive Council, led by Dr. Charles Aworh, academy president, at the 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology to be held in Rimini, Italy, on September 8–12, 2024.

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  • One Earth Film Festival Screens ‘Common Ground’ at Galvin Tower on Earth Day

    One Earth Film Festival Screens ‘Common Ground’ at Galvin Tower on Earth Day

    Register and join the Office of Community Affairs, Master of Landscape Architecture + Urbanism, Department of Environment, Organic Oneness, Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area, Bronzeville Winery, One Earth Film Festival, and others as we celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Schulz Auditorium at Michael Paul Galvin Tower. We will screen the film Common Ground, which unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system.

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  • Register for Near South Rotary Club’s Brunch and Bingo on April 14

    Register for Near South Rotary Club’s Brunch and Bingo on April 14

    Join the Near South Rotary Club founded at Illinois Tech for brunch and bingo at noon Sunday, April 14, at Pizano's, 2106 S. Indiana Avenue. In addition to enjoying brunch, meeting new friends, and potentially winning great prizes, your participation will help the club address food insecurity among senior citizens in Bronzeville.

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  • Department of Applied Mathematics Remembers Karl Menger With Keynote Lecture and More Events

    Department of Applied Mathematics Remembers Karl Menger With Keynote Lecture and More Events

    Join the Illinois Tech Applied Math Department as we honor the legacy of Karl Menger. The Menger Day Celebration will be held April 8-9, 2024, at the Mies Campus. Karl Menger was a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at Illinois Tech from 1946 to 1971, who influenced many students, fellow faculty members, and friends during his lifetime. Regarded as one of the finest mathematicians of the twentieth century, he made significant contributions to the fields of dimension theory, probability, economics, ethics, geometry, and calculus.

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  • Faculty and Students Invited to Undergraduate Research Banquet on April 24

    Faculty and Students Invited to Undergraduate Research Banquet on April 24

    On April 24, join the Student Committee on Research Affairs to celebrate undergraduate research. This is the largest student research event of the year.

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  • All Women Invited to No Shade, All Tea on March 30

    All Women Invited to No Shade, All Tea on March 30

    No Shade, All Tea is a groundbreaking and immersive dinner experience designed to create an inclusive space for women of color to engage in open, honest, and solution-oriented discussions hosted by Illinois Tech's Black Student Union, Healthy Hood Chicago, and the Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. This experience is aimed at addressing and dismantling the taboos, standards, and challenges faced by women of color from marginalized communities.

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  • Learn More About #YouElevated Local Awareness Campaign

    Learn More About #YouElevated Local Awareness Campaign

    You’ve seen the ads on buses, on trains, and even on billboards. Now, it’s time to learn more about the #YouElevated local awareness campaign. The Office of Marketing and Communications will be at The McCormick Tribune Campus Center on March 28 during lunch hours to offer additional insight into the campaign—and so much more!

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  • Watch Illinois Tech Faculty Members’ Women’s History Month Discussion

    Watch Illinois Tech Faculty Members’ Women’s History Month Discussion

    The office of the Provost held a discussion with several Illinois Tech faculty members on Monday, March 18, about women in higher education, the workforce, and where we see women in the future. The video was recorded on Zoom and can now be seen on YouTube at your convenience.

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  • ‘The Lightning Thief’ Musical Performances Held April 4–6

    ‘The Lightning Thief’ Musical Performances Held April 4–6

    33rd Street Production is holding performances of The Lightning Thief, a musical based on Rick Riordan's first Percy Jackson book. Performances will be held in Hermann Hall Auditorium on April 4, 5, and 6 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to get into the auditorium. Entrance is free and we will hold a raffle on each night that is free to join. Win prizes and enjoy the show!

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  • Women’s History Month: Discussion with Illinois Tech Faculty

    Women’s History Month: Discussion with Illinois Tech Faculty

    Join the Office of the Provost for a discussion with Illinois Tech faculty about the women in higher education and the workforce and where we see women in the future. The discussion will take place on Monday, March 18, from 2–3:30 p.m. over Zoom. The event will be recorded and available for later viewing.

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