Homecoming 2014 will unite IIT alumni and current faculty, staff, and students for a full week of events including reunion socials, athletic games, a speaker series, and alumni receptions beginning Monday, September 15 and concluding with many Homecoming Weekend events on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 2014.

View Homecoming Week highlights — Monday, September 15-Saturday, September 20, 2014

Friday, September 19, 2014

3:30–5:30 p.m. — Raju Speaker Series
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) McCloska Ballroom. Fred Oswald, professor of psychology at Rice University, will speak on “Using Big Data in Personnel Selection.” RSVP by Monday, September 15, 2014 to Jacqueline McGhee at 312.567.3557 or email jmcghee@iit.edu. 

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Alumni and Student Mixer
This will take place in The Bog located in Hermann Hall on the lower level. Refreshments will be provided.

6 p.m. — Women’s Soccer Game
The Scarlet Hawks will play Anderson University at Stuart Field.

8 p.m. — Men’s Soccer Game
The Scarlet Hawks will play Anderson University at Stuart Field.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

12-5 p.m. — Homecoming Carnival and Alumni Beer Garden
This family-friendly event offers food and activities for all ages will take place in The Commons Patio.

 4-5:30 p.m. — African American Alumni Association 
This gathering will take place at the Pritzker Club located in the McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC).
Alumni are invited to network with current students.

 5-7 p.m. — Athletics Reception
All former athletes are invited to meet new Athletic Director Joe Hakes, along with coaches and student athletes at a reception taking place in the Stuart Building. Refreshments will be provided.

Additional affinity events will be held during the week of Homecoming and on Sunday, September 21, 2014. View the schedule here. Some require registration. Register online or RSVP to Lauren Shelby at 312.567.5030 or rsvpevents@iit.edu.