UNIVERSITY NEWS
November 2011

Governor Quinn Joins IIT in Opening New Incubator

Governor Pat Quinn lauded the new 28,000-square-foot Incubator-South research facility in University Technology Park at IIT, saying it “will help accelerate growth of emerging Illinois companies, support a more vibrant entrepreneurial environment, and create the jobs of today and tomorrow.” READ

IIT Architecture and Design Programs Ranked Among the Top Nationally

IIT’s Bachelor of Architecture was ranked 17th among such programs in the country by DesignIntelligence of Design Futures Council. The Institute of Design was ranked 6th in the category “industrial design.” The colleges earned additional high rankings from architecture firms and industrial design deans, respectively. READ

Learn Something New with IIT Lectures on YouTube

IIT’s YouTube channel features videos of campus, including thought provoking lectures that the university hosts. New additions include talks by IBM Fellow Don Eigler, Mies van der Rohe Visiting Professor Werner Sobek, and Harvard Chemistry Professor George Whitesides. VIEW

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS

Join the 2012 IIT Spring Career Fair
Is your company hiring? IIT students and alumni are prime candidates for the job. Join us for the IIT Spring Career Fair being held on February 23, 2012 on Main Campus. If you are looking for a job, then plan to attend. DETAILS

Experience Europe in 2012 with the Mies Society
The Mies Society has special access to architectural wonders in Germany and the Czech Republic in May 2012, and you’re invited. DETAILS

Make a Difference! Volunteer at IIT
Are you interested in volunteering for special IIT initiatives? We are always searching for engaging alumni willing to share their IIT story or volunteer their time. DETAILS

Save the Date: 2012 Homecoming and Golden Society Reunion
The 2012 Homecoming festivities and Golden Society Reunion luncheon will take place on September 21–22, 2012. View photos from the 2011 events to see what’s in store. VIEW SLIDESHOW