Faculty/Staff Archive

  • Volunteers Needed for Commencement

    Volunteers Needed for Commencement

    Illinois Tech’s 156th Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Credit Union 1 Aren. There will be two separate, combined college-level ceremonies, and at each of these ceremonies, degrees will be conferred for three of the university’s colleges. Chicago-Kent’s Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at UIC Forum. Please volunteer if you area available to help create a momentous day for our 2024–2025 graduates.

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  • Beware of Spam “Benefit” Calls and Emails

    Beware of Spam “Benefit” Calls and Emails

    The Office of Human Resources has seen an increase in unsolicited calls and emails from groups such as the State University Pension Advisors, and National Education Services. These groups reach out to in an attempt to offer investment advice or other benefits they claim are available for Illinois Tech employees specifically. Please note that these vendors are NOT associated with Illinois Tech, nor have they been vetted by the university.

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  • Join the Faculty-Driven Research Commercialization Club — First Meeting on March 27

    Join the Faculty-Driven Research Commercialization Club — First Meeting on March 27

    We’re excited to invite faculty to the Research Commercialization Club—a faculty-driven community designed to help you navigate the path from research to real-world impact. Hosted by Kaplan Institute, join us for interactive discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities on industry partnerships, funding strategies, team building, and intellectual property. The first virtual kick-off meeting is on March 27 from 2:30–4 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

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  • Faculty RSVP for Commencement—Deadline: March 28, 2025

    Faculty RSVP for Commencement—Deadline: March 28, 2025

    Illinois Institute of Technology’s 156th Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Credit Union 1 Arena, located at 525 South Racine Avenue in Chicago. Please RSVP to reserve your regalia no later than Friday, March 28, 2025. Your response is requested even if you own your own regalia or do not plan to attend.

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  • TIAA and Fidelity March Financial Education Webinars

    TIAA and Fidelity March Financial Education Webinars

    Fidelity & TIAA, Illinois Tech's 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, are both be offering a series of financial workshops and webinars in March. There are topics in many different areas of financial wellness.

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  • BCBS Fitness Program: $0 Enrollment During March 2025

    BCBS Fitness Program: $0 Enrollment During March 2025

    Illinois Tech Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan members can take advantage of a $0 enrollment fee if they join the Well on Target Fitness Program this March.

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  • Financial Wellness Workshop March 12: Budgeting 1.0

    Financial Wellness Workshop March 12: Budgeting 1.0

    Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank. The first course of 2025 will focus on creating and following a budget, and will take place on Wednesday, March 12, at 12:45 p.m.

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  • Join Office of the Ombudsperson for a Lunch & Learn Session

    Join Office of the Ombudsperson for a Lunch & Learn Session

    The Office of the Ombudsperson cordially invites you to join us for a Lunch & Learn session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to discover more about our services and how we can support you. 

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  • Don’t Miss Out on Your 403(b) Retirement Plan Match!

    Don’t Miss Out on Your 403(b) Retirement Plan Match!

    Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement Form to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.

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  • TELUS Health February Features: Heart Health Month

    TELUS Health February Features: Heart Health Month

    This month, TELUS Health, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is highlighting prioritizing heart health with articles in the Heartbeat Newsletter. You can visit the Heartbeat Hub to read articles called, "Are you at risk for heart disease?", learn more about how to understand your blood pressure, and get quick tips for sticking with your new exercise program.

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