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Cinema Fans Can Explore the Films of Stanley Kubrick at Shimer College

August 13, 2013
Some seats still remain in the Shimer College fall semester film elective exploring the cinema work of Stanley Kubrick. The course couples weekly screenings and background readings with Shimer’s unique discussion format classroom experience. IIT students are welcome to register for either of the two offered section of the course and will earn three automatically-transferred IIT credits at the 300-Humanities level.
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Muslim Students Association General Body Meeting

August 13, 2013
Come one, come all! Learn about the Muslim Students Association (MSA), exciting events that are coming up in the fall semester, and how you can become involved in giving back to the community. The first MSA general body meeting of the new academic year will be held on Wednesday, August 21 from 12:45–1:50 pm in Wishnick Auditorium. Lunch will be provided.
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Plan to Attend the IIT Stuart School of Business Welcome Breakfast

August 13, 2013
New IIT Stuart School of Business undergraduate students, please join us for a special welcome breakfast on Friday, August 16 at 9:00 am in the Hermann Hall Armour Dining Room.
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Plan to Attend the 2013 Volunteer Service Fair

August 12, 2013
Join the IIT community at the third annual Volunteer Service Fair! This event will be during Welcome Week, on Saturday, August 17, from noon–2:00 pm on the McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) Bridge. Chicago-area organizations such as the Girl Scouts, Chicago HOPE, Aquinas Literacy Center and many more will be on hand to recruit volunteers for their organizations. Each organization will have a table in the MTCC Bridge corridor. Speak with representatives and learn more about how to get involved in community service in Chicago, particularly in communities surrounding IIT. Giving back complements your academic or work experience in fulfilling and rewarding ways!
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Welcome Back Barbeque

August 12, 2013
Join IIT Dining outside of The Commons on Wednesday, August 14 after you get settled in for the fall semester with some delicious backyard-style barbeque and an opportunity to meet some of your new classmates!
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New Course on the Ethics of Intellectual Property This Fall at Shimer

August 9, 2013
This fall, Shimer College will offer a refreshing look at intellectual property, a persistently contentious issue in our contemporary society and one with a rich history in the development of democratic governments. You can explore this topic in the course Ethics of Intellectual Property, taught by Jim Ulrich. The humanities/social sciences course is three credits and offers the IIT equivalent of Hum 300-level.
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New Social Science/Science Fiction Course Offered This Fall

August 9, 2013
The Department of Social Sciences is offering a new course by Christopher Deis this fall: PS 285-01—Social Science and Science Fiction.
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New Social Sciences Course: The American Legal System

August 7, 2013
A new course entitled "The American Legal System" is being offered in the social sciences this fall. No prerequisites are required! It will meet once a week on Tuesdays from 6:25–9:05 pm.
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Academic Day of Excellence for New Students

August 7, 2013
The Academic Day of Excellence will be held Friday, August 16. This is the first chance new students have to meet faculty, staff and other students in their academic units. All new students are expected to attend. Family and friends are encouraged to come along, too!
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Attention 2013 Graduates: Diploma Shipping Has Begun

June 20, 2013
Although you may have missed the chance to pick up your diploma in person at this year's Commencement ceremony or at the One Stop during Diploma Pickup Week, you can still obtain this symbol of achievement. Please complete the Diploma Shipping Request form at by clicking here and your diploma will be shipped to you within two weeks, at no charge.
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