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
- IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2022
  June 23, 2022
  Beginning on July 1, 2022, the standard mileage rate for privately owned vehicles while on official IIT business will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the January 1, 2022 rate.
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- TIAA June 2022 Educational Webinars
  June 14, 2022
  TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from during the month of June.
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- BCBS Fitness Program Enrollment Fee Waived in June!
  June 02, 2022
  Illinois Tech health plan members looking to shake up their fitness routines or save on gym membership can save when you sign up for the BCBS Fitness Program in June!
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- Summer 2022 Session A Course Evaluation Survey
  May 31, 2022
  The Summer Session A Course Evaluation Survey will open on Monday, June 13 and will remain open through Saturday, June 25.
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- Join Us for a 5K Fun-Run on June 15!
  May 26, 2022
  Through Illinois Tech's partnership with Equinox Fitness clubs, we're excited to offer a 5k Fun Run event on Wednesday, June 15, 2022!
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- Find your summer savings with Perkspot!
  May 19, 2022
  Looking to save a little money on your summer fun? Check out Perkspot! Perkspot offers Illinois Tech employees access to tens of thousands of discounts.
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- Don’t miss out on your 403(b) retirement plan match!
  May 10, 2022
  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 Form to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.
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- TIAA May 2022 Educational Webinars
  May 05, 2022
  TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from during the month of May.
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- Focus on Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing with Hinge Health, a BCBS Program
  May 03, 2022
  If you experience ongoing pain and discomfort you probably know your emotions often feel just as intense, and it’s easy to feel stuck. Why not take a few minutes during May, which is Mental Health Month, to focus on yourself and how you can heal?
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- Lifeworks Resources for Mental Health Month, New CareNow Programs
  May 03, 2022
  Feeling blue? Distracted at work? Can't quite put your finger on what's wrong? It's not just you—mental health issues don't always present themselves in an extreme or obvious manner.
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