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  • International Students Organization Writing Contest

    International Students Organization Writing Contest

    If you love to write, or simply want to share your story, please consider making a submission to the International Students Organization for the spring 2013 ISO writing contest. You could win a great prize!

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  • Sigma Xi Awards Doubled/Nominations Due March 29

    Sigma Xi Awards Doubled/Nominations Due March 29

    In recognition of the exemplary accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative activity by faculty members and graduate students at Illinois Institute of Technology, the Office of the Provost, the Office of Research, and the IIT Chapter of Sigma Xi sponsor the annual Sigma Xi / IIT Awards for Excellence in University Research.

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  • My Business Story Behind the Scenes: Learn How to Grow Companies and Secure Startup Funding

    My Business Story Behind the Scenes: Learn How to Grow Companies and Secure Startup Funding

    James H. Stone will share his story of developing his firm into one of the country’s leading logistics consultancies (Stone Management Corporations) by attracting experienced consultants who consistently provide a wide range of corporate clients with important levels of economic improvement.

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  • ASPE-IIT Lunch Presentation: dbHMS

    ASPE-IIT Lunch Presentation: dbHMS

    ASPE-IIT (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) is hosting lunch presentation on Tuesday, March 26! We are honored to welcome a mechanical/ plumbing guest speaker from dbHMS, one of the most innovative engineering firm in Chicago!

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  • Spring Break School Visit: Inspiring Young Minds

    Spring Break School Visit: Inspiring Young Minds

    For the past two consecutive years during IIT's annual spring break, students from all majors have come together to speak to elementary and high school students about staying on track for college. Tanya Cabrera, associate director of Minority Outreach and undocumented student liaison is coordinating a visit with seventh- and eighth-graders from Burr Elementary (at North and Ashland avenues in Chicago) to inspire young minds about early preparation and career options.

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  • TEDxIIT 2013 – WIIT interview, Tai Chi, Behind the Scenes with the Speakers

    Last week, four members of the TEDxIIT team–Luling Li, Ethan Yujian Bai, Yoetzin Diaz and Shreeyeh Rajan—sat down to a radio interview at our very own radio station, WIIT 88.9 FM. Collaborating with IIT Campus Life, TEDxIIT will also be presenting two events this month!

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  • IIT Mock Trial Informational Meeting

    IIT Mock Trial Informational Meeting

    Are you passionate about law, acting, critical thinking, or just developing your communication skills? IIT’s Mock Trial team is looking for new members.

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  • IIT Climbing Club General Body Meeting

    The IIT Climbing Club's next general body meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30 pm in the MTCC Executive Conference Room. We will be discussing budget ideas for next semester and accepting nominations for next year's executive board positions. We will also offer a belay tutorial to anyone who is interested in learning.

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  • Campus Screening of Award-Winning Transgender Film “Girl Inside” (Updated)

    Campus Screening of Award-Winning Transgender Film “Girl Inside” (Updated)

    The award-winning movie Girl Inside is the account of a young adult transitioning from male to female and her "emotional, intellectual, and spiritual journey of self-discovery . . . (amidst) the physical journey of hormones and surgery. Sometimes funny, sometimes painful, this sweet coming of age story is both an intimate portrait and a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be a woman." (Women Make Movies) Sponsored by the IIT Department of Humanities and the Office of Campus Life, the film will be shown on Wednesday, March 13 from 7:00–10:00 pm in the MTCC Auditorium.

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  • SGA Election Volunteer Sign-Up

    The IIT Student Government Association needs your help running one of our two voting booths on Election Day, Tuesday, March 26. Sign up to help here.

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