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  • Focus on Healthy Habits This Spring With Wondr Health, a BCBS Health Plan Program

    Focus on Healthy Habits This Spring With Wondr Health, a BCBS Health Plan Program

    As we move into spring and the weather improves, it's a great time to work on developing healthier habits surrounding getting in more activity, weight management, mindful eating, or even just making yourself a priority. The BCBS Wondr Health program might be just what you need to start working on improving your habits and start reaping the benefits that come along with them, such as improved sleep, less anxiety, and increased confidence.

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  • Networked Systems Tech Talk: “VPP: Optimizing Network Packet Processing on Modern CPUs,” Presented by Guillaume Solignac (Cisco Meraki)

    Networked Systems Tech Talk: “VPP: Optimizing Network Packet Processing on Modern CPUs,” Presented by Guillaume Solignac (Cisco Meraki)

    All are welcome to a Networked Systems Tech Talk, featuring software engineer Guillaume Solignac, on Friday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to noon. The online talk, titled "VPP: Optimizing network packet processing on modern CPUs," will be held online. Register here.

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  • Lucas J. Daniel Lecture in Sustainable Systems: ‘Designing For A More Equitable World with Systems Thinking,’ Featuring Sheryl Cababa

    Lucas J. Daniel Lecture in Sustainable Systems: ‘Designing For A More Equitable World with Systems Thinking,’ Featuring Sheryl Cababa

    For the sixth annual Lucas J. Daniel Lecture in Sustainable Systems, Sheryl Cababa, VP of Strategy at Substantial and author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers (Rosenfield, 2023), shares her insights. Sheryl’s talk, “Designing For A More Equitable World with Systems Thinking,” will happen at the Kaplan Institute on Tuesday, April 11, at 6–8 p.m. In-person attendees will also be the first to receive ID’s 2024 report on the state of design. This event will also be streamed. A Q&A and discussion with ID faculty member Maura Shea will follow the talk.

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  • Student Undergrad Capstone Project Presentations for ITMT-430

    Student Undergrad Capstone Project Presentations for ITMT-430

    The ITM Department invites you to join us for the undergraduate capstone project presentations of ITMT-430 on Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m. These presentations showcase the achievements of our senior students who have dedicated their time to the ITM program. We are excited to share with you the accomplishments of these talented individuals.

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  • TELUS Health April Features and Webinars

    TELUS Health April Features and Webinars

    This month, TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks), Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is focusing on neurodiversity. Check out the Heartbeat Newsletter for articles such as "Discovering you have a neurodiverse condition in adulthood" and "Exploring autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)." When you visit the Heartbeat Newsletter site, you also have access to prior months’ newsletters and all of their articles, videos, and resources. you can also read below for the links to this month's orientation sessions and webinars, and for more information on TELUS Health's ongoing programs.

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  • Now Available: More Options for Your 90-day Prescription Refills With CVS Maintenance Choice

    Now Available: More Options for Your 90-day Prescription Refills With CVS Maintenance Choice

    Illinois Tech health plan members now have access to more pharmacies for the medications you take regularly. Effective April 1, 2024, CVS/Caremark, our health plan's pharmacy benefits manager, has expanded the list of pharmacies where members can fill 90-day supplies of many of the medications they take regularly (for things like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.).

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  • April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness and share prevention efforts to educate the IIT community about sexual violence. The Office of Title IX Compliance is proud to support this year’s programming and would love for you to participate in the activities prepared for the month.

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  • Financial Wellness Workshop April 16: Considering Home Ownership

    Financial Wellness Workshop April 16: Considering Home Ownership

    Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank. The second course of 2024 will focus on the many considerations for those interested in home ownership, and will take place virtually on Tuesday, April 16, at 12:45 p.m. In this workshop, you’ll learn about what you need to do to be financially ready to buy your first home, what to expect when applying for a mortgage, and which government programs may be able to help make home ownership more affordable for you.

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  • Making the Most of Your FSA, Commuter, and Other Benefits Presentations, April 16 and 17

    Making the Most of Your FSA, Commuter, and Other Benefits Presentations, April 16 and 17

    Do you take advantage of the major tax savings available to you through our Flexible Spending and pretax commuter benefit options? Are you familiar with the variety of major discounts available through our Perkspot program? How about our Employee Assistance Program, our pet insurance option, our partnerships with Equinox, PNC Bank, and Corporate America Credit Union? Join Viktoria Rill on April 16 or 17 to learn about all of these and other great benefit programs available to you.

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  • FDSN Seminar Series: ‘A Food Safety Perspective on Cold Brew Coffee’

    FDSN Seminar Series: ‘A Food Safety Perspective on Cold Brew Coffee’

    The Department of Food Science and Nutrition presents its spring 2024 seminar series featuring guest speaker Catherine Rolfe, research biologist for the United States Food and Drug Administration, who will give a presentation on “A Food Safety Perspective on Cold Brew Coffee.” This seminar will take place on Thursday, April 18, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. over Zoom.

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