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  • Have You Thought About Starting Your Own Business? Researchers Are Looking for Your Insights!

    Have You Thought About Starting Your Own Business? Researchers Are Looking for Your Insights!

    If you have ever considered starting your own business, please take a few minutes to complete an anonymous, confidential research survey about your expectations for self-employment or entrepreneurship. Your participation will contribute to a doctoral research study conducted by Mary Hunt, MBA, MS, PhD candidate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

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  • On Probation? Need Help Before Midterms? Peer Academic Coaches Are Available to Help You

    On Probation? Need Help Before Midterms? Peer Academic Coaches Are Available to Help You

    Academic Coaching is offered to students who would like to work with a peer academic coach on a semi-regular or one-off basis with no obligation and without registration. Students meet with an academic coach to discuss a variety of topics that may impact their academics and receive guidance through effective strategies, techniques, methods and resources. These personalized sessions with a coach can help you become a more effective student by exploring strategies that increase the awareness of how you learn.

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  • Sign Up for Food Industry Tour at McCormick/FONA

    Sign Up for Food Industry Tour at McCormick/FONA

    Join the Food Science and Nutrition Department for an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes industry tour of McCormick/FONA on Tuesday, March 24. This is a unique opportunity to experience real‑world food industry innovation up close. Registration is required and space is limited.

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  • Build Your Network with AMA x Illinois Tech

    Build Your Network with AMA x Illinois Tech

    Better marketing starts with a better community. Whether you're a marketing major or just passionate about the field, the AMA x Illinois Tech Collegiate Chapter is your hub for growth and networking at Illinois Tech. 

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  • Celebrate Nationals Engineers Week with One Sheet Challenge

    Celebrate Nationals Engineers Week with One Sheet Challenge

    Join us for the One Sheet Challenge in celebration of National Engineers Week on Wednesday, February 25, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. at Galvin Library. You'll work in teams of two to four to design and build a weight-bearing structure using only one sheet of paper, scissors, and 6 inches of tape.

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  • Communications Lab (Formerly the Writing Center) Is Here for You

    Communications Lab (Formerly the Writing Center) Is Here for You

    Are you working on a paper or a presentation? Do you need to write a lab report? Are you struggling with making your voice heard during class discussions? Do you need to start working on your Personal Statement? Communications Lab is here for you!

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  • Kaplan Institute Hosting Hult Prize Regional Competition

    Kaplan Institute Hosting Hult Prize Regional Competition

    The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student startup competition, challenging university teams to build for-profit ventures that advance at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Each year, student entrepreneurs from across the globe develop bold, scalable solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges—with the chance to compete for $1 million in seed funding to bring their ideas to life. This year, Kaplan Institute will host a Hult Prize Regional Competition, bringing together five of the top student teams to pitch their ventures in front of judges, mentors, and fellow innovators. Applications close on February 15.

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  • Join Us for SPEAK: Conversation Group!

    Join Us for SPEAK: Conversation Group!

    Are you looking for ways to meet new people, practice your communication skills, learn about different cultures, and enjoy free pizza? Join us for our weekly SPEAK: Conversation Group meetings every Thursday, 12:50-1:40 p.m. (Galvin Tower, 6th floor lunch area).

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  • MMAE 2026 Poster Competition — New Day!

    MMAE 2026 Poster Competition — New Day!

    All MMAE undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students are invited to participate in a research poster competition hosted by the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering on Friday, April 17, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. in Perlstein Hall’s south lobby. Electronic entry forms and supervisor’s approvals must be emailed by noon on Monday, March 23.

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  • Workshop at Kaplan Institute: The Core Components of Launching a Venture

    Workshop at Kaplan Institute: The Core Components of Launching a Venture

    The Core Components of Launching a Venture is a 90-minute interactive workshop that gives Illinois Tech students a hands-on, practical introduction to entrepreneurship. This event will be held at the Kaplan Institute on Wednesday, February 4, at 12:30–2 p.m.

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