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  • Undergraduates: There’s Still Time to Enter the 61st Annual Writing Contest!

    Undergraduates: There’s Still Time to Enter the 61st Annual Writing Contest!

    The Department of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is accepting submissions for its 61st annual writing contest. All spring 2026 full-time Illinois Tech undergraduate students (students who are currently taking at least 12-credit hours) are invited to submit original pieces of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, one-act plays, freshman essays, and philosophy. The deadline for submissions has been extended by one week! Submissions are now due by Thursday, March 26, at 11:59 p.m.

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  • Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Info Session Open to All Students

    Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Info Session Open to All Students

    Attention Illinois Tech Bachelor’s and Master’s Students: Do you have a bold idea that could make a real difference in the world? Here’s your chance to bring it to life. The Grainger Computing Innovation Prize invites ALL Illinois Tech bachelor’s and master’s students from ANY major to use computing, data science, and AI for social good. Over the fall semester, teams will compete for $30,000 in prizes. Attend the information session on Tuesday, March 24, at the MTCC Ballroom.

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  • Information Technology and Management (ITM) Hosting Four Events on AWS and Terraform

    Information Technology and Management (ITM) Hosting Four Events on AWS and Terraform

    The College of Computing’s Department of Information Technology and Management invites you to four events, including a GameDay competition using AWS and Terraform. Before that, spend three training sessions honing your skills and learning new techniques. Each event is held on a Friday through to March 13.

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  • Free STI / HIV Testing Event on Thursday, March 5

    Free STI / HIV Testing Event on Thursday, March 5

    Did you know it's healthy to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) regularly if you're sexually active? Come get a free test Thursday, March 5. Walk up to the Big Blue Mobile Unit on 34th and State for free STI / HIV testing from 2–6 p.m.

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  • Book a Tutoring Appointment with Math and Science Help (MASH) in the Galvin Library

    Book a Tutoring Appointment with Math and Science Help (MASH) in the Galvin Library

    The Math and Science Help (MASH) on campus is open and taking tutoring appointments in the Galvin Library. Math and Science Help (MASH) is part of the Academic Resource Center (ARC), and it provides support for undergraduate students through one-to-one peer tutoring and weekly group review sessions led by supplemental instructors for STEM courses.

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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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