University News Archive

  • MMAE Faculty Emeriti Will Be Honored Friday, November 17

    MMAE Faculty Emeriti Will Be Honored Friday, November 17

    Directly following the 2023 Annual Nagib-Kalpakjian Lecture featuring guest speaker Scott Smith, the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Chair Lou Cattafesta will honor the department’s faculty emeriti. A reception will be held in the first-floor atrium following the event. The Nagib-Kalpakjian Lecture will take place on Friday, November 17, from 1:45–2:45 p.m. in room 104 (auditorium) of the Rettaliata Engineering Center. The recognition of faculty emeriti will also take place in room 104 and will run from 2:45–3:15 p.m.

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  • Community Book Club Discussing ‘Learning to Die in Miami’

    Community Book Club Discussing ‘Learning to Die in Miami’

    This month’s book is Learning to Die in Miami by Carlos Eire. The Community Book Club meets via Zoom, beginning November 9. To register, send an email to community@iit.edu, and you will receive the meeting credentials.

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  • Watch Associate Professor Du Bois’ Discussion of Book ‘I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay’

    Watch Associate Professor Du Bois’ Discussion of Book ‘I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay’

    Illinois Institute of Technology Associate Professor of Psychology Steff Du Bois discussed his new book, I'm Not Okay and That's Okay, in a virtual Zoom talk on November 8. The book offers in-the-moment microskills—little strategies for big relief—to help you recognize and break unhelpful thinking patterns; cope with feelings of sadness, anger, fear, and frustration; engage in healthier behaviors; and improve your relationships.

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  • Congratulations to Our Student Laureate Recipient, Alison Yurchak!

    Congratulations to Our Student Laureate Recipient, Alison Yurchak!

    Each fall an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and thereby becomes a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, would like to congratulate Alison Yurchak on her selection as the Illinois Lincoln Academy Student Laureate recipient for Illinois Tech.

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  • 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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