Welcome to Illinois Tech! In order to safely connect all of our students on campus and around the world, Welcome Week is going virtual. We have several events and performances planned for you throughout the week. Here’s what’s in store for you...
Welcome to Illinois Tech! In order to safely connect all of our students on campus and around the world, Welcome Week is going virtual. We have several events and performances planned for you throughout the week. Here’s what’s in store for you...
Saturday 1/9
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Warhammer: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Members of the IIT Warhammer 40,000 Club provide information to interested students about tabletop wargaming. This includes other aspects of the hobby, including building and painting plastic model kits.
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Get to know the Student Government Association: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stop on by to meet some of Illinois Tech's Student Government Association representatives, learn about how the SGA works, and hang out!
Multicultural Greek Initiative: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
If you are interested in Multicultural Greek Council, then drop by!
Learn about Structural Engineers Association of Illinois: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In the session, we will discuss the opportunities that SEAOI provides to Illinois Tech students. In our organization, we have monthly dinner meetings where we are able to network with structural engineer professionals. We also have lunch meetings where professionals come to talk to us about projects. And the most exciting of all, conferences! Tune in to learn more.
First Year Experience Kickoff: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session is required for all new first-year students. During the first year of college, students are often encouraged to find new friends and a support network. However, sometimes with a rigorous course load, involvement in student organizations, and other life responsibilities, making time to socialize can be challenging. Please join Markie Rhodes to learn about the positive emotional and physical impact of meaningful social connections and how this year's First-Year Experience program will provide a framework for students to find their community at Illinois Tech.
Elevate at Illinois Tech: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Interested in Internships? Study Abroad? Research? Look no further than Elevate.
Elevate is the umbrella organization at Illinois Tech that connects students with experiential opportunities that allow them to learn the valuable skills which will enable their upward trajectory. These opportunities include on- and off-campus research, internships and co-ops, study abroad, and additional opportunities such as short courses and competitions to further round out your education.
Reducing the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WiCyS is an international organization dedicated to the advancement and recruitment of women in cybersecurity. In this session, learn about the purpose of the Women in Cybersecurity organization and the events and programming WiCyS offers to students.
We'll talk about career fairs, conferences, and other events that students can look forward to as a member of our organization. We'll also touch on the need for diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity and why the gender gap creates problems for society at large.
Chess Team Welcome Week Session: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn more about the Illinois Tech Chess Team!
Railroad Club Session: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Illinois Tech Railroad Club will be giving a brief presentation about railroad careers and recreational opportunities it offers to students, which includes field trips, conferences, internship connections and model railroading.
Empowerment Leadership and Mentorship Program - Foundations: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop is aimed at giving new students a quick overview of the ELM program and how they can become part of this program. The foundations of the ELM program will be discussed.
Game Night with SOAR Leaders!: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come have a fun night playing games like Cards Againsts Humanity and Scribbl.io with your SOAR Leaders! We hope to get to see you guys there :)
Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Game Night: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come get to know our brothers in a zoom gameshow! If you're on campus, order food from our chef to be safely delivered to your dorm!
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Session: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come see how becoming a brother of Pi Kappa Phi can make your college experience more fun while also benefiting your career.
This event is MANDATORY for international students.
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Financial Aid Open Hour for Q&A: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Need a quick 1:1 chat with a financial aid counselor? Jump in and get your questions asked.
Career Planning: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
As you start your college career, it's important to have a plan! At this session, we will engage in some self reflection, set goals together, and learn about how Career Services can help you on your career journey.
How to Culture: With the international student organization: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Illinois Tech is home to people from many different backgrounds and cultures, let's talk about what ISO does to embrace differences in culture, and how we will embrace you and your culture.
Utilizing the Library for Student Success: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn about all the ways the library can help you achieve success as a student at IIT. From WiFi hotspots and loanable laptops to research assistance and scanning reserve textbook chapters, the library is here to make sure you have everything you need to excel in your studies! This session will provide a brief overview of the library’s resources and services.
Warhammer: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Members of the IIT Warhammer 40,000 Club provide information to interested students about tabletop wargaming. This includes other aspects of the hobby, including building and painting plastic model kits.
Illinois Tech CyberHawks Meet and Greet: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you interested in cyber security and want to get hands-on experience in this fast-growing field? Then join the Illinois Tech CyberHawks Executive Board during our January Meet and Greet to learn more about our organization!
The Illinois Tech CyberHawks are a cyber security student organization focused on fostering student growth in the field. We accomplish this through regular events including instructional cyber security seminars, attending cyber security conferences, and participating in regional and national cyber security competitions.
International Movie Night with SOAR Leaders: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join your SOAR Leaders for an international movie via Netflix/Hulu Teleparty
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Games with SGA: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stop on by to meet some of Illinois Tech's Student Government Association representatives, learn about how the SGA works, and hang out!
Helping Hands Session: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Helping Hands Project is a non-profit that works to support children with upper limb differences in a number of ways. The national non-profit works to create a network that supports families through various events and helps to inform families about the opportunities for children with these differences. Student chapters are responsible for the design and assembly of low-cost, recreational prosthetic devices that will be delivered to the child at no cost to the family.
Join our info session to learn more or ask questions!
Material Advantage Session: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come speak with current Material Advantage students to lean about bladesmithing, professional development, and other opportunities we offer!
Game Night with SOAR Leaders!: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come have a fun night playing games like Cards Againsts Humanity and Scribbl.io with your SOAR Leaders! We hope to get to see you guys there :)
Union Board Coffeehouse: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This will be the first Coffeehouse of the semester. It will introduce the incoming class to one of the few classic events Union Board hosts throughout the semester. Students will rewind from 7-8 pm with a musician after a long day.
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Dean of Students Office at Illinois Tech: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Being a member of the Illinois Tech community means supporting one another and holding each other accountable. Hear from the Dean of Students Office about how you can help your fellow Illinois Tech student in distress, understand the resources available to you and others, and what is expected from you as a member of the community.
ASHRAE-IIT welcome week session: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us to learn more about ASHRAE-IIT (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers). We will be talking about how to join, benefits, and upcoming events including professional development and software (REVIT) workshops and lunch and learns! The organization is open to all students. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at ashrae_iit@iit.edu.
Go Run, IIT: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No matter if you run a mile or marathons, are a walker or a track star, GRIIT is an inclusive community for anyone who wants to have fun running with friends. Come learn about GRIIT's mission, and talk about what you would like to see and experience with this brand new club at IIT. Join us to hear about our plans for 2021, and how we are trying to create a strong community that supports each other's fitness goals, even during a pandemic.
Transfer Student Welcome: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is an event for newly enrolled transfer students. The session will include a panel of current student who will answer questions relevant to new transfer students so that transfer students are ready to make the most out of their time at Illinois Tech.
Get to Know the Society of Women Engineers: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This will be an introductory session with the Society of Women Engineers members to talk about our mission, our work, and our activities around campus. Join us for some empowering conversations!
CRU Welcome Week: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us at the Zoom link to get a taste of our regular weekly meetings Thursdays @7:00pm. We invite you to come and see what we're all about!
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Student Government Q+A and Bingo Day! : 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
For our last event this week, we want to give everyone the chance to ask any questions they have about Student Government, Illinois Tech in general, or about what it is like to live on campus all while playing some online bingo! So make sure to stop by!
AIChE Welcome Week : 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come join this session to learn more about how you can get involved in AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)! We focus a lot on not just professional development but personal as well. Its always a fun time!
Welcome Back Kickback with AIAS: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Recap of the Winter Break Highlights of AIAS both in the national and chapter levels! Presenting upcoming opportunities and events to our membership body.
Hyperloop Meet and Greet: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to work on a revolutionary engineering project? Hyperloop technology has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry by enabling electronically powered transonic travel. Stop in today to learn more! aspects that apply to every major!
Can't make it? contact: Kael Seaver- kseaver2@hawk.iit.edu or Sam Burton- sburton5@hawk.iit.edu
Navigating the Purpose with VVS: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We will have highly interactive session which will welcome students and we will discuss about our organization and our past events. We will introduce our team members in the session.
Comedy Night with SOAR Leaders: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join your SOAR Leaders for a movie via Netflix/Hulu Teleparty
Build Your Future with Construction Management Association of America: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
If you're interested in any aspect of the construction process, feel free to join us in our session and learn more about our organization! Looking forward to see you all there!
Welcome Back Kickback with AIAS: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Recap of the Winter Break Highlights of AIAS both in the national and chapter levels! Presenting upcoming opportunities and events to our membership body.
Harvesting the Sun and Wind for Robotics with ASME: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Renewable sources now generate a quarter of global electricity, possibly rising to 45
percent by 2040. Much of the increase will likely come from solar, wind, and hydropower. In this session, students will work in groups to create a design concept for robot(s) capable of collecting solar and wind energy to solve real-world challenges.
This challenge will address issues relating to the ASME's 2021 E-Fest Student Design Competition (SDC).
Movie Night with SOAR Leaders: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join your SOAR Leaders for a movie via Netflix/Hulu Teleparty
Hyperloop Meet and Greet: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to work on a revolutionary engineering project? Hyperloop technology has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry by enabling electronically powered transonic travel. Stop in today to learn more! aspects that apply to every major!
Can't make it? contact: Kael Seaver- kseaver2@hawk.iit.edu or Sam Burton- sburton5@hawk.iit.edu
Intinium's Welcome Week "Elevator Pitch" Competition: 1:00pm - 2:00 pm
To kickstart our Spring semester we, here at Intinium, decided that we would give students something to look forward to. For Welcome Week we decided to start the semester by paying homage to one of the many events we host. The Pitch Competition. Our Zoom session will be a minuscule Pitch competition where you get to win (a gift card). It will be fast-paced and you get to meet NEW PEOPLE!!! We encourage and Welcome Students to learn more about what we do at Intinium, the open positions that we have, and how you could get involved both on and off-campus.
UNICEF's Game Night: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
UNICEF - United Nations Children™s Emergency Fund - GAME NIGHT! Join us to play interactive online games in this virtual event to kickoff the Spring 2021 semester
IIT Emergency Medical Services Welcome Back Bash: 7:00pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to learn about emergency medicine and how IITEMS currently is and will continue making our campus a safer, healthier place!