Convocation Archive

Watch the Illinois Tech Convocation Ceremony

August 17, 2017
If you missed convocation, you can now watch it online.
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Illinois Tech 2017 Convocation—August 11

August 10, 2017
Join President Alan W. Cramb and Provost Frances Bronet as they welcome students to campus during the Illinois Tech Convocation on Friday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. in Hermann Hall Auditorium.
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Illinois Tech 2015 Convocation – August 14

August 13, 2015
Join President Alan Cramb and Provost Frances Bronet as they welcome students to campus during the IIT Convocation on Friday, August 14 at 3:30 p.m. in Hermann Hall Auditorium.
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Welcome Week 2014 — Friday Convocation, Weekend Events

August 22, 2014
Illinois Tech invites new students to start the new academic year off right with dozens of events hosted by the Office of Campus Life including information seminars, opportunities to meet fellow new and current students, and a welcome by IIT President John L. Anderson and Provost Alan Cramb.
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Illinois Tech Hosts Welcome Week 2014 — Updated

August 21, 2014
Illinois Tech invites new students to start the new academic year off right with dozens of events hosted by the Office of Campus Life including information seminars, opportunities to meet fellow new and current students and a welcome by IIT President John L. Anderson and Provost Alan Cramb.
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Illinois Tech Hosts Welcome Week 2014

August 18, 2014
Illinois Tech invites new students to start the new academic year off right with dozens of events hosted by the Office of Campus Life including information seminars, opportunities to meet fellow new and current students and a welcome by IIT President John L. Anderson and Provost Alan Cramb.
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IIT Armour College of Engineering Convocation Breakfast

August 15, 2013
Join fellow students, faculty and staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year at the IIT Armour College of Engineering Convocation Breakfast on Friday, August 16 from 9:00–10:00 am in Hermann Hall Ballroom.
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Plan to Attend the IIT College of Science Convocation Breakfast

August 9, 2013
Join fellow students, faculty and staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year at the IIT College of Science Convocation Breakfast on Friday, August 16 from 9:00–10:00 am in The McCormick Tribune Campus Center Ballroom.
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Academic Day of Excellence for New Students

August 7, 2013
The Academic Day of Excellence will be held Friday, August 16. This is the first chance new students have to meet faculty, staff and other students in their academic units. All new students are expected to attend. Family and friends are encouraged to come along, too!
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2012 University Convocation Meaningful and Upbeat

August 20, 2012
The jazz tunes of a five-piece VanderCook College of Music band set an upbeat tone as university leaders welcomed students, parents, faculty, and staff to IIT at the 2012 University Convocation, held on Friday, August 17 in Hermann Hall. President John Anderson, Provost Alan Cramb, Dean of Students Katie Murphy Stetz, SGA President Kelly Lohr (MMAE 4th year), and Alumnus Jimmy Akintonde (ARCH ’95) offered new students encouragement as they begin their new lives at IIT.
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Faculty/Staff
- BIPOC Virtual Networking Event
  September 21, 2021
  Please join us for a virtual BIPOC networking event on Thursday, September 23 from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
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- COVID Protective Product Store Hours Update
  September 17, 2021
  The COVID Protective Product Store at Mies Campus is still open to support students, faculty, and staff. Faculty and staff department coordinators should submit a HawkWorks request to order products or other related services.
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- LGBTQ+ Networking Group
  September 17, 2021
  If you are interested in joining a LGBTQ+ Networking Group, please email Dionna Anderson.
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- People of Color Networking Group Meetings
  September 13, 2021
  If you are interested in networking with other BIPOC, Please join us every third Thursday from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
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- Black Women at Illinois Tech Networking Group
  September 13, 2021
  Join fellow Black women staff and faculty at Illinois Tech monthly as we meet to network and share our commonalities.
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- Don’t miss out on your 403(b) match!
  September 07, 2021
  Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.
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- Develop Healthy Habits for Weight Management with Wondr Health
  September 01, 2021
  Check out the BCBS Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) program to see how it can help you reach your goals for sustained weight loss and management.
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- Labor Day Holiday Timesheet Submission Due Friday September 3
  August 31, 2021
  Due to the Labor day holiday September 6, timesheets for the week ending August 22 through September 4 are due on Friday 3, September at 10:00 a.m.
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- One-on-One Financial Wellness & Retirement Planning Sessions in September & October, and Group Workshops All Fall
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech will be hosting virtual appointments with PNC Bank for financial wellness sessions, as well as both of our 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors for retirement planning sessions this fall.
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- Department Parking Codes for Visitors
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech departments with a standing visitor parking code as of May 31, 2021 have been automatically extended through December 31, 2021. During Fall 2021, a mobile payment solution will be implemented, phasing out our legacy visitor paystations.
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