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  • Film Screening with Borderless Studio: “Beyond Closure”

    Film Screening with Borderless Studio: “Beyond Closure”

    The Office of Community Affairs and Outreach Programs in partnership with Borderless Studio will present Beyond Closure, a documentary film created by On the Real Film and Borderless which retraces the history of the largest mass school closures in United States’ history highlighting the intertwined issues of inequity, racism, and injustice. The film will be screened in the Schulz Auditorium located in Galvin Tower on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m., followed by a discussion of the film with Paola Aguirre from Borderless, as well as cast members.

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  • Community-Based Participatory Research Training & Research Award (CBPR-TRA)

    Community-Based Participatory Research Training & Research Award (CBPR-TRA)

    The CBPR TRA is to train and then provide resources for two ITM investigators. CBPR-TRA investigators can request up to $10,000 in the first year, with $5,000 each for the investigator and community leader. In the second year, teams can propose a pilot CBPR project with a budget of up to $30,000. Apply by April 15.

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  • Library Workshop: Introduction to 3D Printing

    Library Workshop: Introduction to 3D Printing

    Join us for a hands-on 3D Printing & Modeling Workshop on Wednesday, March 26, at the Galvin Library! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session will introduce you to the basics of 3D design and model preparation using TinkerCAD. Learn how to bring your ideas to life — perfect for students, researchers, and makers of all kinds!

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  • Complete a 10-Minute Survey on Illinois Tech’s Writing Curriculum for a Chance to Win $50

    Complete a 10-Minute Survey on Illinois Tech’s Writing Curriculum for a Chance to Win $50

    Illinois Tech is evaluating our writing curriculum so we can continue growing and better the needs of our students, and we want to hear from you! Undergraduate students, please take a short survey about your experiences with writing curriculum at Illinois Tech by March 25 for a chance to win one of ten $50 Visa gift cards.

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  • You’re Invited to 2025 Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival

    You’re Invited to 2025 Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival

    The Office of Community Affairs and Outreach Programs is pleased to partner with Asian Pop-Up Cinema to host the 19th edition of the Asian Pop-Up Film Festival on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The one-day festival will take place in the Schulz Auditorium in Galvin Tower from 2–6 p.m.

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  • FDSN Seminar Series: “The Use of Natural and Artificial Ingredients in Safe Manufacture of Consumer Product,” Featuring Arthur C. Curran

    FDSN Seminar Series: “The Use of Natural and Artificial Ingredients in Safe Manufacture of Consumer Product,” Featuring Arthur C. Curran

    The Department of Food Science and Nutrition presents its spring 2025 seminar series featuring Arthur C. Curran, salesman at Citrus and Allied Essences, Ltd., who will give a presentation on “The Use of Natural and Artificial Ingredients in Safe Manufacture of Consumer Product.” This seminar will take place on Thursday, April 24, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in room 111 (auditorium) of the Robert Pritzker Science Center.

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  • FDSN Seminar Series: “Can Mushrooms Impact Our Global Health Crisis?” Featuring John James Staniszewski

    FDSN Seminar Series: “Can Mushrooms Impact Our Global Health Crisis?” Featuring John James Staniszewski

    The Department of Food Science and Nutrition presents its spring 2025 seminar series featuring John James Staniszewski, a sustainable indoor vertical mushroom farmer and founder of Fungitarian Food and Lifestyle, who will give a presentation, titled “Can Mushrooms Impact Our Global Health Crisis?” This seminar will take place on Thursday, April 17, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in room 111 (auditorium) in the Robert Pritzker Science Center.

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  • FDSN Seminar Series: “IBRL and iFAB: Growing Biomanufacturing in Illinois,” Featuring Beth Conerty

    FDSN Seminar Series: “IBRL and iFAB: Growing Biomanufacturing in Illinois,” Featuring Beth Conerty

    The Department of Food Science and Nutrition presents its spring 2025 seminar series featuring Beth Conerty, regional innovation officer for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, who will give a presentation on “IBRL and iFAB: Growing Biomanufacturing in Illinois.” This seminar will take place on Thursday, April 3, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. over Zoom.

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  • Midwest Mechanics Seminar Series: “Meshless Continuum Modeling of Dry and Wet Granular Media,” Featuring Ken Kamrin

    Midwest Mechanics Seminar Series: “Meshless Continuum Modeling of Dry and Wet Granular Media,” Featuring Ken Kamrin

    The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering present the Midwest Mechanics Seminar Series featuring guest speaker Ken Kamrin, professor of mechanical engineering the University of California, Berkeley, who will present “Meshless Continuum Modeling of Dry and Wet Granular Media.” This event is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, March 26, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in room 104 of the Rettaliata Engineering Center (auditorium).

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  • Alphawood Arboretum Involvement in Elm Reforestation Efforts

    Alphawood Arboretum Involvement in Elm Reforestation Efforts

    The Arboretum is excited to announce that we will be taking part in the USFS program by providing genetic samples from our mature American elm specimen to aid in the program.

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