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  • Come to Women in STEAM Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on March 27, 2024

    Come to Women in STEAM Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on March 27, 2024

    Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month as we work to improve Wikipedia entries for women notable for their work in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) fields. Wikipedia edit-a-thons are events where people come together to improve Wikipedia entries. No experience necessary! Librarians will provide resources and guidance. This event will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 3–5 p.m. in the upper level (second floor) of the Galvin Library.

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  • Free Session on Mergers and Aquisitions: Valuation, Structuring, and Financing the Deal

    Free Session on Mergers and Aquisitions: Valuation, Structuring, and Financing the Deal

    Join us at the Kaplan Institute on March 7 from 12:30–2 p.m. where we will dive into Business Valuation and Financial Analysis—skills that are like the secret sauce in the world of acquisitions. Think of it as decoding the numbers that determine a company's worth and potential. We'll unravel the mysteries behind these numbers, from building financial models to understanding industry data. By grasping concepts like Enterprise Value and playing with EBITDA, you'll be equipped to craft solid financial plans crucial for successful acquisitions.

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  • Department of Humanities Hosting 59th Annual Writing Contest

    Department of Humanities Hosting 59th Annual Writing Contest

    The Department of Humanities is accepting submissions for its 59th annual writing contest. All spring full-time Illinois Tech undergraduate students (students who are currently taking at least 12 credit hours) are invited to submit original pieces of fiction, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Winners will be announced on or after Wednesday, March 27, 2024, on the Lewis College of Science and Letters website. An in-person awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 12:45–1:45 p.m.

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  • Celebrate Black Culture at Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball on February 29

    Celebrate Black Culture at Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball on February 29

    The Black Student Union presents the Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball, taking place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 7–11 p.m. in the Hermann Hall Ballroom. The Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball is a social event for all students to enrich campus spirit and bring the campus together on a more communitive level.

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  • Internship Prep Workshop ‘Elevate Tech Talent For Startups’ on Feb. 28

    Internship Prep Workshop ‘Elevate Tech Talent For Startups’ on Feb. 28

    Join us at the Kaplan Institute on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 12:45–2:45 p.m. for this workshop designed to equip Illinois Tech students with the technical skills, soft skills, and program expectations necessary to excel in applying for and participating in our 'Tech Talent for Startups' program.

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  • Application for the Voyager Scholarship Now Open

    Application for the Voyager Scholarship Now Open

    Applications for the Voyager scholarship, created by the Obama Foundation and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, are now open for the 2024–26 cohort. Applications close March 27, 2024.

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  • Participate in Longest Paper Chain Challenge at Galvin Library

    Participate in Longest Paper Chain Challenge at Galvin Library

    Join us for the Longest Paper Chain Challenge at 3:30–4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, to celebrate National Engineers Week. Work in teams on the second floor of Galvin Library to design and build the longest looped paper chain using just paper, tape, and scissors. Registration is required.

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  • Customer Discovery Workshop Thursday, February 15, at Kaplan Institute

    Customer Discovery Workshop Thursday, February 15, at Kaplan Institute

    Kaplan Institute's Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) Club will be hosting a hands-on workshop on Thursday, February 15 from noon to 2 p.m. in Tellabs. Gain insights on problem identification, customer discovery, and how to derive customer insights to kickstart your startup idea. All are welcome to walk in and attend.

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  • Students Required to Complete Title IX Training by March 1, 2024

    Students Required to Complete Title IX Training by March 1, 2024

    Illinois Institute of Technology believes in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, the university has partnered with Get Inclusive to provide trainings that will help us all be informed on topics vital to achieving this goal. This online training, in addition to being highly interactive and engaging, is based in research around the best practices for healthy communities.

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  • 2024-2025 Housing Application Opening Soon

    2024-2025 Housing Application Opening Soon

    In the interest of better serving the student population, the 2024-2025 Academic Year housing and meal plan contract has been delayed due to unexpected technical issues until March 11, 2024. When the application opens, you can apply for housing at Illinois Tech for the upcoming Academic Year 2024-2025 in your Housing Portal.

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