University News Archive

  • Black Student Union Hosting Political Education on Rehabilitation vs. Debilitation on Monday, October 28

    Black Student Union Hosting Political Education on Rehabilitation vs. Debilitation on Monday, October 28

    The Black Student Union (BSU) at Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to host a Political Education session focusing on the theme "Rehabilitation vs. Debilitation" within the criminal justice system. This event on Monday, October 28, will explore the tension between punitive approaches and rehabilitative alternatives, examining how incarceration often results in long-term harm for individuals and communities, particularly Black and Brown populations.

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  • Congratulations to Student Laureate Recipient, Ryan Manthy!

    Congratulations to Student Laureate Recipient, Ryan Manthy!

    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 Student Affairs would like to congratulate Ryan Manthy on his selection as the Illinois Lincoln Academy Student Laureate recipient for Illinois Tech.

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  • Come to Fireside Chat With Royel Johnson on November 12

    Come to Fireside Chat With Royel Johnson on November 12

    Please join Illinois Tech and Royel Johnson, a tenured professor in the Rossier School of Education at University of Southern California and director of the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates in USC’s Race and Equity Center, for a meaningful dialogue centered on thriving and fostering a sense of belonging within the academic environment on November 12.

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  • Faculty Panel on Teaching, Learning, and Publishing with Open Access

    Faculty Panel on Teaching, Learning, and Publishing with Open Access

    Explore the impact of open access in the classroom, on research initiatives, and in publishing trends during this lunchtime panel on Monday, October 21. Illinois Tech faculty Vijay Gurbani, Sonja Petrovic, and Ruth Schmidt, in conversation with Dean of Libraries Devin Savage, discuss their experiences teaching and publishing in the OA ecosystem.

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  • Worried About a Friend? Use Illinois Tech Cares

    Worried About a Friend? Use Illinois Tech Cares

    If you are a student concerned about a friend, or are a staff or faculty member concerned about a student, and are unsure how to respond or who to contact, please complete a Care Referral. The information you provide can help us offer necessary resources to the student or to you.

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  • Take Your Education to the Next Level at Graduate Preview Day on November 9

    Take Your Education to the Next Level at Graduate Preview Day on November 9

    As an Illinois Tech undergrad, you have a special invitation to Graduate Preview Day on November 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Explore our 60+ STEM-focused graduate programs and discover how you can advance your career with an Illinois Tech degree.

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  • Department of Food Science and Nutrition Hosting Thermo Fisher Vendor Show and Costume Contest on October 31

    Department of Food Science and Nutrition Hosting Thermo Fisher Vendor Show and Costume Contest on October 31

    Join the Department of Food Science and Nutrition on Thursday, October 31, 2024, for the Thermo Fisher Vendor Show from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. in the Robert A. Pritzker Science Center lobby. This is a great opportunity for all departments across campus to check out the latest lab equipment and technology.

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  • Faculty/Staff Needed to Judge the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Presentations

    Faculty/Staff Needed to Judge the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Presentations

    Can you help judge the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize on Monday, October 14, from 12:50–2:35 p.m.? Judges will evaluate in-person team presentations on the 14th floor of Galvin Tower and do not need to be a subject matter expert. Lunch will be provided.

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  • Robert Gordon: Hand-Drawn Work in the University Archives

    Robert Gordon: Hand-Drawn Work in the University Archives

    Join the Paul V. Galvin Library’s University Archives and Special Collections for a coffee-hour look at hand-drawn work in the papers of alumnus Robert Gordon on Monday, October 21, from 2–4 p.m., in the Galvin Library.

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  • Join Us on Tuesday, October 9, for the LGBTQIA2+ Safety Panel Discussion

    Join Us on Tuesday, October 9, for the LGBTQIA2+ Safety Panel Discussion

    The LGBTQIA2+ Subcommittee of the university's DEI Committee is proud to present a panel discussion on the physical and emotional safety of our broader Illinois Tech community. A report on the discussion, audience concerns, and action items will be issued to the co-chairs of the DEI committee to present to university leadership at a future date. This panel will take place Wednesday, October 9, at 1 p.m. on the MTCC Auditorium.

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