S. R. Crown Hall Archive

USA Today includes S. R. Crown Hall in a roundup of mid-century modern campus buildings you need to see

November 7, 2017
Constructed in 1956, S. R. Crown Hall is a National Historic Landmark and one of German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s crowning (sorry) achievements.
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Time Out Chicago names S. R. Crown Hall one of the 50 most beautiful buildings in Chicago.

October 19, 2017
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's S. R. Crown Hall clocked in at #49.
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Illinois Tech’s S. R. Crown Hall and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are featured in the January/February issue of Dwell Magazine.

January 27, 2017
Alfred Caldwell collaborated with the modern master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to create "a campus in a park" at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Illinois Tech is included in a Travel Channel roundup of resort-like college campuses.

September 2, 2016
The Travel Channel highlights the geometric buildings on campus that convey simplicity and elegance through the use of such materials as exposed steel, glass and brick.
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Dean’s Lecture Series: Jorge Francisco Liernur

February 17, 2015
Jorge Francisco Liernur, professor at Torcuato Di Tella University, Buenos Aires, will deliver a lecture, "Contemporary Metropolitan Challenges and New Architecture in Latin America: Notes from a Historical Perspective," on Wednesday, February 18 at 6 p.m. in S. R. Crown Hall.
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Dean’s Lecture Series: Winy Maas Delivers Morgenstern Chair Lecture

January 30, 2015
Dutch architect Winy Maas launches the Spring 2015 Dean's Lecture Series with The Morgenstern Chair Lecture. His Lecture, titled "What's Next," will take place on Wednesday, February 4, at 6 p.m. in S. R. Crown Hall.
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CoA Cloud Talk: Christopher White on Energy

January 23, 2015
Christopher White, professor of physics at IIT's College of Science, will deliver the first Spring 2015 Cloud Talk on the subject of energy on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Lower Center Core in S. R. Crown Hall.
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S. R. Crown Hall named among Chicago’s top 50 most beautiful buildings by TimeOut Chicago.

August 13, 2014
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Mies van der Rohe Birthday Party

February 6, 2014
Join us on Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 5:30 -8 pm in Crown Hall for an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the 128th birthday of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. We’ll take a look at Mies pieces—corners, furniture, materials, and more—and how the pieces come together to build Mies’ amazing legacy.
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Archinect reports that IIT will hold “Making Metropolis,” the celebration of Mies van der Rohe’s 127th birthday, at Crown Hall on March 13.

March 6, 2013
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Faculty/Staff
- Remembering David Sharpe, College of Architecture Professor for Nearly 50 Years
  July 09, 2020
  Renowned architect and educator David Sharpe (B.ARCH. ’60; M.S. ARCH ’62) passed away on June 20, 2020.
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- Beta eCFR Comment Period
  July 09, 2020
  The Office of the Federal Register is developing a new Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) website, and the Illinois Tech community is invited to review the beta site.
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- Mehdi Modares Elected to the Board of Directors of Structural Engineering Foundation
  July 02, 2020
  Mehdi Modares, Associate Professor in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department has been elected to the board of directors of Structural Engineering Foundation (SEF).
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- Fall 2020 Reopening and Town Hall
  June 18, 2020
  A reminder from Provost Peter Kilpatrick about the upcoming faculty and staff virtual town hall meeting on Monday, June 22, from noon–2 p.m. Questions may be submitted in advance of the meeting.
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- REMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit
  June 17, 2020
  The free two-day virtual conference will help instructors design the most effective and engaging experiences for learners and share best practices in designing and delivering engaging online and hybrid experiences.
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- Creating a Pandemic-proof Course to Outlast Covid-19
  June 17, 2020
  Illinois Tech instructors who are teaching in Fall or Spring are strongly encouraged to take a free, four week course this summer on Creating a HyFlex Course. The Hyflex Model is a flexible course structure that combines face-to-face and online learning and gives students the flexibility to attend sessions in the classroom, online, or both.
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- Virtual Retirement Planning Sessions on June 24 and 25
  June 11, 2020
  Illinois Tech’s dedicated TIAA education consultant will be available for virtual one-on-one financial counseling sessions on June 24 and 25, 2020
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- LifeWorks: Resources and Support for Traumatic Events
  June 04, 2020
  With the ongoing events taking place all over the world this week, please know that LifeWorks is available to provide support and assistance.
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- Delta Dental Update: Getting Back to the Dentist for Routine Care
  June 02, 2020
  Choosing when to return to the dentist is a personal choice and you may notice a few changes for added safety measures.
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- Study Abroad Faculty Information Session
  June 01, 2020
  The Study Abroad Office is hosting an informational session for faculty on the benefits and processes for developing and leading a study abroad program on June 9 at Noon.
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S. R. Crown Hall Archive

USA Today includes S. R. Crown Hall in a roundup of mid-century modern campus buildings you need to see

Time Out Chicago names S. R. Crown Hall one of the 50 most beautiful buildings in Chicago.

Illinois Tech’s S. R. Crown Hall and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are featured in the January/February issue of Dwell Magazine.

Illinois Tech is included in a Travel Channel roundup of resort-like college campuses.

Dean’s Lecture Series: Jorge Francisco Liernur

Dean’s Lecture Series: Winy Maas Delivers Morgenstern Chair Lecture

CoA Cloud Talk: Christopher White on Energy

S. R. Crown Hall named among Chicago’s top 50 most beautiful buildings by TimeOut Chicago.

Mies van der Rohe Birthday Party

Archinect reports that IIT will hold “Making Metropolis,” the celebration of Mies van der Rohe’s 127th birthday, at Crown Hall on March 13.

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