Active Minds Archive

Illinois Tech’s Mental Health Awareness Week

September 1, 2020
Join us for a series of online events to help our students cope with stress and be aware of the mental health resources available internally and externally at Illinois Tech.
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Out of the Darkness Campus Walk at Illinois Tech

February 21, 2019
The IIT Chapters of Active Minds, ARCA, and Camras have partnered with the American Foundation on Suicide Prevention to host the first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk at Illinois Tech on Saturday, April 6.
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Stigma & Recovery Symposium at Illinois Tech

February 12, 2019
The Citizenship, Recovery, Inclusive Society Partnership; the National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment; and Illinois Tech's chapter of Active Minds have partnered to sponsor the Stigma & Recovery Symposium at Illinois Tech.
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Understanding Interpersonal/Domestic Violence and Disability

February 12, 2019
Join the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association and Active Minds chapters at Illinois Tech in welcoming professional staff from Sinai Hospital-Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital to discuss their work and educate participants on interpersonal and domestic violence among people with disabilities.
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78600 Friendsgiving Gathering

November 13, 2018
The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association and Active Minds chapters at Illinois Tech invite you to join us at a Friendsgiving gathering on Wednesday, November 14 from 5–8 p.m. We will have loads of food, games, and fun conversations. Make sure…
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78600 Friendsgiving Gathering

November 13, 2018
The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association and Active Minds chapters at Illinois Tech invite you to join us at a Friendsgiving gathering on Wednesday, November 14 from 5–8 p.m. We will have loads of food, games, and fun conversations. Make sure…
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Inside Out Movie Screening and Mental Health Q&A

November 9, 2016
Join Active Minds and the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) for Pixar's Inside Out on Saturday, November 19 at 1 p.m. in Siegel Hall Auditorium (Room 118).
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Active Minds Speaker Event: Mental Health, Illness, and Recovery

March 12, 2012
On Thursday March 15, 7:30PM, Active Minds is offering the opportunity to listen to the Heard Speaker, an Active Minds national speakers bureau program. One out of every four college-age students suffer with some kind of diagnosable mental health crisis, and yet most refuse to seek help because of the stigma associated with having a mental illness.
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Faculty/Staff
- Sign up Now to Receive W-2 Electronically
  November 23, 2021
  The time is approaching for Form W-2 to be sent to IIT employees. If you would like to receive your W-2 form electronically, sign up by January 8.
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- Fall End-of-term Course Evaluation Survey to Launch Nov 22
  November 18, 2021
  The Fall 2021 End-of-term Course Evaluation Survey will open on Monday, November 22 and will remain open through Sunday, December 5. Instructors are asked to talk to their students about the survey and let them know that you value their feedback.
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- Enter Your 2021 Activities Into the Faculty Information System (FIS)
  November 15, 2021
  Faculty can now start entering their activities for the 2021 academic year into the Faculty Information System (FIS). All information should be entered before the next Faculty Activity Reporting Cycle in January 2022.
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- Attend CAFCU’s Holiday Shopping Hacks Webinar For Chance to Win an Amazon Gift Card
  November 09, 2021
  On Tuesday, November 16 at 11:30 a.m., one of Illinois Tech's Financial Wellness Benefit partners, Corporate America Family Credit Union (CAFCU), will be hosting a 30-minute webinar to share details on things to consider financially as we head into the holiday season. If you attend the session or watch the recording AND submit a small survey by Sunday November 21st, you will be entered to win one of two $25 Amazon Gift cards!
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- Try the New Light Board in the Stuart Building
  November 09, 2021
  A 50-inch light board has been installed in Stuart Building for instructor use. Attend a drop-in session to learn how to get started, and reserve the space to create videos on your own. Light boards are perfect for creating short…
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- IRS increases 403(b) maximum for 2022
  November 09, 2021
  Late on November 4, the IRS announced that the maximum contribution limits for 403(b) plans will increase in 2022 from $19,500 to $20,500. The catch-up contribution maximum will remain at $6,500.
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- Join us for the program—Your Illinois Tech Career
  November 03, 2021
  Join us for Your Illinois Tech Career, an informational program hosted by Career Services in collaboration with the Staff Advisory Council.
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- Lifeworks November Resources Focus on Finance
  November 03, 2021
  Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is focusing on finance and budgeting this November.
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- Financial Wellness Workshop Presented by Fidelity on November 19
  November 03, 2021
  The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce a Financial Wellness Workshop presented by Fidelity at 10am on November 19, 2021.
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- Open Enrollment for Benefits: November 1-12, 2021
  November 02, 2021
  Illinois Tech’s annual open enrollment period for benefits will run from Monday, November 1, 2021, through Friday, November 12, 2021.
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