Convocation Archive

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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Academic Day of Excellence – August 17

August 14, 2012
The Academic Day of Excellence is the first chance students have to meet faculty, staff, and other students in their academic units. All new students are expected to attend this event on Friday, August 17 at Main Campus. Family and friends are encouraged to come along.
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Academic and Student Leaders Welcome New Students at 2011 IIT Convocation

August 18, 2011
President John Anderson, Provost Alan Cramb, and Dean of Student Katie Murphy Stetz, joined by the deans of each IIT college and school as well as current SGA President Elnaz Moshfeghian and 2007 SGA President and IIT alumnus Jason Tenenbaum, welcomed incoming first-year and transfer students to the university at the 2011 University Convocation in Hermann Hall on Wednesday, August 17.
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