Department of Social Sciences Archive

Panel Discussion: Issues of Urban Reinvention

June 3, 2019
Join the Department of Social Sciences for a panel discussion featuring guest speakers on pressing issues related to smart cities, urban development, and urban governance.
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Guest Speaker Wil Burns to Present: Into the Great Wide Open? The Promise and Peril of Climate Geo-Engineering

September 14, 2015
Guest speaker Wil Burns will present, “Into the Great Wide Open? The Promise and Peril of Climate Geo-engineering,” from 10-11:15 a.m., in Life Sciences, room 240, on Monday, September 21, 2015.
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Social Sciences Summer Course Offerings

April 22, 2015
The following courses will be offered by the Department of Social Sciences this summer.
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Summer Course Offering: Politics of Science and Technology

April 25, 2014
The Department of Social Sciences announces a summer course offering
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IIT’s Laura Hosman and the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design’s Simona Maschi to present at IIT’s Conference on Innovation

April 1, 2014
Laura Hosman, of IIT’s Department of Social Science, and Simona Maschi from the Copenhagen Institute of Design, will present at a panel titled “Education for Innovation,” in the Hermann Hall Ballroom on IIT's Main Campus at 4:45 pm on April 11, along with John Zumbrunnen of the University of Wisconsin and Jennifer Philips of Google.
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New Social Science/Science Fiction Course Offered This Fall

August 9, 2013
The Department of Social Sciences is offering a new course by Christopher Deis this fall: PS 285-01—Social Science and Science Fiction.
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New Social Sciences Course: The American Legal System

August 7, 2013
A new course entitled "The American Legal System" is being offered in the social sciences this fall. No prerequisites are required! It will meet once a week on Tuesdays from 6:25–9:05 pm.
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New course on Self, Society and the Senses

June 14, 2013
Offered by new Social Sciences visiting faculty member Carolyn Purnell, "Perceiving the World: Self, Society, and the Senses in Historical Context," will be of special interest to pre-med, bio-med, artificial intelligence/CS, architecture, civil e, natural and social science, psych, history and philosophy students as well as the generally curious.
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Social Sciences Chair Nippert-Eng is quoted in the LiveScience article, “Privacy, Pfft! Why NSA Surveillance Only Bothers Some People.”

June 12, 2013
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Social Sciences Chair Christena Nippert-Eng talked privacy with WBEZ’s Morning Edition following the Supreme Court decision allowing DNA cheek swabs by law enforcement without a warrant.

June 10, 2013
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Faculty/Staff
- IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Decrease for 2021
  January 14, 2021
  Beginning on January 1, the standard mileage rates for privately owned vehicles while on official Illinois Tech business will be adjusted.
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- Mies Campus Custodial Service Changes
  January 14, 2021
  As a result of the continued reduced occupancy and activity level on the Mies campus, beginning Tuesday, January 19, individual office cleaning will be conducted on a monthly basis.
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- Espresso Yourself: Gimme a Virtual High Five! on Jan. 14
  January 07, 2021
  The January Espresso Yourself is going to give everyone the opportunity to discuss how can we support and give kudos to each other from afar. How can we give recognition virtually? Please come ready to share what you have tried in your departments or any ideas that you might have and learn what others are doing on January 14.
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- LifeWorks is here for you during stressful times
  January 07, 2021
  Lifeworks is available 24/7 for free and confidential, short term counseling services, in addition to their regular work/life resources. To access their services simply call or go online.
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield: Upcoming Program Application Deadlines and New Programs
  January 07, 2021
  The application window is open now through January 15 for the next session of Naturally Slim (NS), Blue Cross Blue Shield’s healthy eating and weight management program. Hinge Health is new in 2021 for members experiencing joint pain and wishing to avoid surgery.
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- Banner Database Upgrade – Evening of January 8 Through the Evening of January 10
  January 07, 2021
  As part of routine maintenance and support, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be upgrading the Banner Database to Oracle 19c on Friday, January 8, 2021. Some systems will be unavailable during the upgrade.
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- Reminder: Effective January 8, 2021 Remote Desktop (RDP) Must Be Accessed Through VPN
  January 07, 2021
  Effective this Friday evening, January 8, 2021, you will not be able to access your remote desktop and work remotely unless you go through the VPN.
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- Anti-Racism in Academia: A Learning Journey Virtual Series
  January 07, 2021
  The Anti-Racism in Academia: A Learning Journey (ARiA) virtual series supports professionals seeking to examine their own awareness and perspectives to help build more inclusive community. The series provides a safe and open environment through small, confidential, discussion sessions that are open to all higher education employees, and is available to all Illinois Tech employees.
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- Classroom Technology Drop-in Open House
  January 07, 2021
  Get familiar with the new technology in your classroom – learn how to connect to the projector, how the camera and microphones work and how to share content with students in and out of the classroom. These sessions are beneficial for IIT instructors and TAs.
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- TIAA One-on-One Virtual Retirement Planning Sessions
  January 05, 2021
  Illinois Tech’s dedicated TIAA education consultant will be available for one-on-one financial counseling sessions on January 14 and 15.
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