Illinois Tech’s academic and administrative departments host events that are open to the university community and/or the Chicago community at large. University faculty and staff who would like to submit an event for promotion should complete an events post form. For a list of upcoming student events, visit the Office of Campus Life website.
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Aug
12
Fall 2025 Welcome Week Student Project Showcase
All Illinois Tech undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students (including incoming students) who have done research, Interprofessional Projects Programs (IPROs), and other professional project work...
Aug
15
Convocation
Illinois Tech’s Convocation ceremony, which celebrates the beginning of a student’s journey at our university, will take place on Friday, August 15, following a fun week of activities for incoming...
Aug
20
MMAE Graduate Student Welcome Event
All new mechanical, materials, and aerospace engineering graduate students are invited (and strongly encouraged) to join us in the Rettaliata Engineering Center auditorium (RE 104) on Wednesday...
Aug
27
MMAE Seminar: José Pons
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering presents its fall 2025 seminar series featuring José Pons, scientific chair of the Legs and Walking AbilityLab at Shirley Ryan...
Aug
28
A Speakeasy Set with Ryan Nyther
Join Ryan Nyther and other professional musicians for a jam with aspiring musicians on Thursday, August 28, from 7–10 p.m. at The Bog for a Speakeasy Set! Nyther has performed with Chicago Bebop/avant...
Sep
10
MMAE Seminar Series: Stephanie Stockar
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering presents its fall 2025 seminar series featuring Stephanie Stockar, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace...
Sep
24
MMAE Fall 2025 Seminar: Debolina Dasgupta
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering presents its fall 2025 seminar series featuring Debolina Dasgupta, senior research scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, who will...
Sep
25
Fall 2025 Illinois Tech Campus-Wide Career Fair
Career fairs are Illinois Tech’s premier events connecting students and employers in a professional setting. Hosted every semester, career fairs are open to students and alumni from all disciplines...
Sep
25
A Speakeasy Set with Ryan Nyther
Join Ryan Nyther and other professional musicians for a jam with aspiring musicians on Thursday, September 25, from 7–10 p.m. at The Bog for a Speakeasy Set! Nyther has performed with Chicago Bebop...
Oct
17
Illinois Tech Homecoming and Family Weekend
Save the date for Illinois Tech’s Homecoming and Family Weekend on October 17–19, 2025! Join us for Alumni Awards, Scarlet Hawk Athletics celebrations, reunions, campus tours, and other exciting...