University News Archive

  • Free Entry to International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024, September 9-14 — See High Tech in Action

    Free Entry to International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024, September 9-14 — See High Tech in Action

    Calling all students and faculty! IMTS 2024 (the International Manufacturing Technology Show) is the largest trade show in the western hemisphere, and it's taking place one mile away from Illinois Tech's Mies Campus at the McCormick Place Convention Center, September 9-14. Attendance is free for students and educators who register through the IMTS Smartforce Student Summit.

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  • Safety Awareness Week Is September 9–13

    Safety Awareness Week Is September 9–13

    Illinois Tech's Safety Awareness Week is September 9–13, 2024. Join the Student Government Association and Public Safety from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, for a Safety Resource Fair at the MTCC bridge, featuring safety information from partners on campus.

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  • Attend the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Kickoff – Wednesday, August 28

    Attend the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Kickoff – Wednesday, August 28

    Sign up to attend an information session for the Grainger Computing Innovation Prize, the College of Computing’s annual competition for innovating to solve global challenges: August 28, 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m in Hermann Hall Ballroom. Lunch will be provided.

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  • New Illinois Tech Portal is Live – Make Sure to Sign In!

    New Illinois Tech Portal is Live – Make Sure to Sign In!

    On August 12, the Illinois Tech Portal and mobile app was launched. The new portal will serve as Illinois Tech’s primary engagement hub. It will become the digital foundation of our tech ecosystem, connecting people, communications, resources, and technology.

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  • Galvin Library Hosting Event for Making Pronoun Pins

    Galvin Library Hosting Event for Making Pronoun Pins

    Galvin Library, in partnership with Illinois Tech’s DEI’s LGBTQIA2+ Subcommittee, is hosting a pronoun pin-making event on Wednesday, August, 21, from 2–4 p.m. Join us and create a pin with your pronouns, or design a pronunciation pin for your name.

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  • Judges Needed for Illinois Tech Welcome Week Student Project Showcase

    Judges Needed for Illinois Tech Welcome Week Student Project Showcase

    We are looking for faculty, post-docs, and staff judges from all departments to help judge the Welcome Week Student Project Showcase, which is Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 2–4 p.m. in Hermann Hall. This Welcome Week event celebrates the excellent research and project work being conducted by our students, and introduces new students to our community and opportunities to get involved themselves.

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  • Igniting Young Minds: Camp Flight Explores Food Safety at IFSH

    Igniting Young Minds: Camp Flight Explores Food Safety at IFSH

    On Friday, July 19, the Illinois Tech Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) welcomed the enthusiastic young minds of Camp Flight from LOTUS (Lifting Ourselves Through Us). This summer program, located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, aims to ignite curiosity in children aged 8-13 through engaging activities and industry tours. During their visit, the children enjoyed a half-day of exciting science activities and a comprehensive tour of our food safety research facilities.

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  • University Archivist and Campus Historian to Hold Talk on History of Illinois Tech and Bronzeville

    University Archivist and Campus Historian to Hold Talk on History of Illinois Tech and Bronzeville

    The Office of Faculty Affairs would like to invite all faculty, staff and students to hear about the history of Illinois Tech and stay for a discussion on how we can build community. This 90-minute session presented by Mindy Pugh, University Archivist and Campus Historian, will discuss the history of Illinois Tech and its relationship with the Bronzeville neighborhood. The event will be held online on Monday, Aug. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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  • Call for Posters for Welcome Week Student Project Showcase

    Call for Posters for Welcome Week Student Project Showcase

    Illinois Tech undergraduate and graduate students (including incoming students) who have done research 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 Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in the Hermann Hall Expo Center. The deadline to submit a research title and abstract is August 1.

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  • Institute of Design Hosting Talk on ‘The Idea of Democracy’ on Tuesday, July 2

    Institute of Design Hosting Talk on ‘The Idea of Democracy’ on Tuesday, July 2

    More than 60 countries head to the polls in 2024. Hear global leaders discuss democracy, design, policy, and how our systems serve our people. Hear Sam Pitroda, former advisor to the prime minister of India and author of The Idea of Democracy (Penguin, 2024) in conversation with Ivo Daalder, former ambassador to NATO and CEO of the Chicago Council of Global Affairs, moderated by civic designer and ID alum Evan Chan (MDes 2019). 

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