University News Archive

  • Come to Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Finals and Reception on November 9

    Come to Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Finals and Reception on November 9

    You're invited to the finals gala of the third annual Grainger Computing Innovation Prize on Thursday, November 9 hosted by the College of Computing. The finals will showcase the best of Illinois Tech as Grainger Prize finalists, consisting of teams of undergraduate and graduate students, present their projects to a jury of Chicago’s tech leaders.

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  • Chicago Police Department and Hyundai to Provide Free Anti-Theft Software Updates November 3–5 at Sox Park

    Chicago Police Department and Hyundai to Provide Free Anti-Theft Software Updates November 3–5 at Sox Park

    The Chicago Police Department, in partnership with Hyundai, will provide free anti-theft software updates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 3–5, 2023, at the Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox Park) Parking Lot G, 3423 S. Normal Ave. Go to hyundaiantitheft.com for more information.

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  • IFSH FSPCA Launches Inaugural Award and Lead Instructor Recognition Program at 7th Annual Conference

    IFSH FSPCA Launches Inaugural Award and Lead Instructor Recognition Program at 7th Annual Conference

    The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is proud to launch the inaugural Award and Lead Instructor Recognition Program at the 7th FSPCA Annual Conference that was successfully held at Marriott Chicago Southwest, Burr Ridge, Illinois, October 17-18, 2023. The FSPCA Award and Lead Instructor Recognition Program was developed to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals, volunteers and Lead Instructors who have helped FSPCA achieve our mission of building food safety capacities worldwide.

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  • Get Some Early Shopping Done at Holiday Bazaar on November 2

    Get Some Early Shopping Done at Holiday Bazaar on November 2

    The Office of Community Affairs and Outreach Programs is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, November 2, in Hermann Hall from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. to get individuals in the holiday/shopping spirit. Come shop some local small businesses that will be selling candles, art, clothing, tea, skincare products, and more.

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  • Donate Winter Clothing for Office of Community Affairs Winter Coat Drive

    Donate Winter Clothing for Office of Community Affairs Winter Coat Drive

    The Office of Community Affairs is running a coat drive October 31 to November 20, 2023, to help migrants this winter. Help collect 200+ gently used or new coats, hats, and gloves for men, women, and children and drop them off 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at the Office of Community Affairs Conference Room a Michael Paul Galvin Tower, 9D-41.

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  • Thanksgiving Time of Prayer

    Thanksgiving Time of Prayer

    Illinois Tech students, staff, and faculty are invited to join in a time of prayer on November 20, 2023, from 12:30–1:50 p.m. in the Hermann Hall Alumni Lounge.

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  • Associate Professor Steff Du Bois to Discuss New Book ‘I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay’

    Associate Professor Steff Du Bois to Discuss New Book ‘I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay’

    Please join us for a talk with Illinois Institute of Technology Associate Professor of Psychology Steff Du Bois as he discusses his new book, I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay. This virtual event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4–5 p.m.

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  • Innovation, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Challenges to International Development

    Innovation, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Challenges to International Development

    Please join the Institute of Design in welcoming Mohamed Abdel-Kader, chief innovation officer and executive director for the Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub at the United States Agency for International Development, hosted by Weslynne Ashton, professor of environmental management and sustainability and co-director of the Food Systems Action Lab. Abdel-Kader will lead a presentation and discussion on “Innovation, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Challenges to International Development.” This event will take place on Wednesday, October 18, from 1–2 p.m. in Steelcase West of the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship.

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  • Stock Up on Lab Equipment and Supplies at Thermo Fisher Halloween Vendor Show

    Stock Up on Lab Equipment and Supplies at Thermo Fisher Halloween Vendor Show

    All departments are invited to attend the Thermo Fisher Halloween vendor show taking place on October 31, 2023, in the Robert Pritzker Science Building. Come dressed up in your Halloween costumes and join in on the fun day planned.

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  • Watch ‘Arrival’ and Discuss Science of Extraterrestrial Life at Galvin Tower

    Watch ‘Arrival’ and Discuss Science of Extraterrestrial Life at Galvin Tower

    Join the Department of Physics, the Society of Physics Students, English Language Services and Lewis College of Science and Letters for a special film screening of "Arrival" on October 27, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Michael Paul Galvin Tower Auditorium. Following the film screening, Dr. Emily Leiner from the Physics Department will discuss "The Science of Extraterrestrial Life" and Q&A session.

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