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  • Illinois Tech Climbs to #23 in the Nation in The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges List

    Illinois Tech Climbs to #23 in the Nation in The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges List

    The Wall Street Journal has released its “WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” list with Illinois Institute of Technology ranking #23 in the United States out of the 400 top colleges across the country, and #1 in Illinois. 

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  • Learn About the Office of the Ombudsperson at Webinar on Tuesday, September 19

    Learn About the Office of the Ombudsperson at Webinar on Tuesday, September 19

    Learn more about the Office of the Ombudsperson and how it acts as a neutral, independent, impartial, and confidential resource for faculty and staff who need a listening ear, help with conflict resolution, or to communicate better with a supervisor or employees. A webinar will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 1–2 p.m.

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  • Come to Galvin Tower Every Thursday for SPEAK: Conversation Group

    Come to Galvin Tower Every Thursday for SPEAK: Conversation Group

    Are you looking for ways to meet new people, practice your conversation and discussion skills, learn something about different cultures, and enjoy free pizza? Join us for our weekly SPEAK: Conversation Group meetings every Thursday, 12:50–1:40 p.m. (IIT Tower, 6th floor lunch area).

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  • MMAE Seminar Series: Chris Vermillion on “Motion in the Ocean”

    MMAE Seminar Series: Chris Vermillion on “Motion in the Ocean”

    The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering presents a 2023–2024 seminar series featuring speaker Chris Vermillion, associate professor at University of Michigan, who will give a presentation on “Motion in the Ocean—Revolutionizing Marine Hydrokinetic Energy Harvesting Through the Optimal Periodic Motion Control of Underwater Kites.” This seminar will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in the auditorium (room 104) of the John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center from 3:30–4:30 p.m. This event is open to the public.

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  • Congratulations to the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees

    Congratulations to the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees

    Congratulations to the 2023 Illinois Tech Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees! These Scarlet Hawks will be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to Illinois Tech Athletics during the ceremony on September 22 during Homecoming Weekend.

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  • Department of Chemistry Seminar: Analytical Chemistry Providing Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions

    Department of Chemistry Seminar: Analytical Chemistry Providing Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions

    The Department of Chemistry presents the fall 2023 seminar series on Tuesday, October 3, with guest speaker Dr. Mary Ellen McNally. She will talk about Analytical Chemistry Providing Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions.

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  • Great Problems, Great Minds Seminar Series: Rural Road Stimulus and the Role of Matching Mandates on Economic Recovery in China

    Great Problems, Great Minds Seminar Series: Rural Road Stimulus and the Role of Matching Mandates on Economic Recovery in China

    Join the Department of Social Sciences for this Great Problems, Great Minds seminar series event featuring guest speaker Anthony Howell, an associate professor of public policy and management in the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. He will present a talk on “Rural Road Stimulus and the Role of Matching Mandates on Economic Recovery in China.” This event will take place on September 15, from 3:15–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. 

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  • Learn About Analog Calculators and Computers at Galvin Library

    Learn About Analog Calculators and Computers at Galvin Library

    Before the development of inexpensive electronic calculators and personal computers in the 1970s and '80s, various types of mechanical analog calculators were in widespread use. These included numerical tables, nomograms (a graphical method of solving complex equations), abacuses, adding machines, and slide rules. This presentation will briefly discuss the history of mechanical analog devices and demonstrate the use of nomograms and slide rules.

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  • Honors Law Virtual Fall Informational Session

    Honors Law Virtual Fall Informational Session

    Join Professor Matt Shapiro from Social Sciences and Professor Raff Donelson from Chicago-Kent College of Law to learn about the Honors Law Program via Zoom on Friday, September 8. The Honors Law program can help you earn your B.S and J.D degree in as little as 6 years. Learn how successful completion of the Honors Law program with minimum GPA and minimum LSAT score guarantees your admission into Chicago-Kent College of Law.

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  • Great Problems Great Minds Seminar Series: The MacArthur Foundation’s Commitment to Equity in Chicago

    Great Problems Great Minds Seminar Series: The MacArthur Foundation’s Commitment to Equity in Chicago

    Join the Department of Social Sciences for this Great Problems, Great Minds seminar series event featuring guest speaker Tara Magner, the Director of the Chicago Commitment at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Prior to taking this role in January 2016, Tara served as a Program Officer in U.S. Programs, focusing on the Migration, Policy Research, and other program areas.

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