15 Reasons Why The Illinois Tech Freshman 15 Is Awesome

Are you a new student at Illinois Tech? Here's the 15 reasons why you should attend the Freshman 15! Click here to learn more: http://www.iit.edu/student_life/freshmanfifteen.shtml

#1 Peer Mentor Meet and Greet

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You’ve already heard from your Peer Mentor electronically, but now it’s time to meet as a group. Join your Peer Mentors for some get to know you activities while learning more about our First-Year Experience program on Friday, August 22 at 1pm in the MTCC Ballroom. You never know who you might meet....

#2 Study Abroad Fair

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Meet with representatives from a variety of study abroad programs, scholarship resources, language learning and travel services, and participate in a raffle for vouchers for travel abroad or language classes! Attendees will also have the opportunity to talk with students who have studied abroad about their experiences. Don't end up like Paul Rudd- study abroad and expand your horizons on September 4th, 11-2 at the MTCC Bridge.

#3 Sustainability Resource Fair

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Interested in sustainability? Come learn about all of the different ways you can get involved in the movement on campus to go green, from academic endeavors to student and professional organizations! The event will start with a brief overview of sustainability at IIT and then lead to complimentary lunch and break out groups for interested students to browse and mingle with leaders of various organizations. Organizations like WISER, IPRO, UFarmIIT, and Engineers for a Sustainable World are likely to attend, amongst others. Join the Office of Sustainability on September 3 from 12:30-2 in Hermann Hall to learn more!

#4 Soccer Double Header

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Cheer on the Scarlet Hawks during the men's and women's soccer double header! Women play at 6pm and men play at 8pm at Stuart Field.

#5 Homecoming Carnival

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Join us for a campus-wide celebration on Wabash Drive starting at noon on September 20th. Games, food, rides, and fun! Dancing pugs not included.

#6 LGBT History Month

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Celebrate LGBT History Month with Sarah Prager, creator of Quist, a mobile app that brings LGBTQ and HIV history to life. The message behind it is simple and powerful: Every action makes a difference. The activism you do today makes history. Join LGBT Services on October 21st to learn more!

#7 Comedian Aaron Kominos-Smith

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Stand Up Comedian – Aaron Kominos-Smith: Big Laughs, Little Guy! Audiences connect instantly with Aaron’s charming wit and energetic characters. His humor varies from observational thoughts on the mundane to articulated commentary about society sprinkled with a few dashes of wackiness. He has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, and American Movie Classic. Meet us at The Bog on October 4th at 8pm!

#8 Information Fluency

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Attend this workshop hosted by Galvin Library to learn how to locate, evaluate and use information resources. Check it out on October 8th at 1pm in the Galvin Library Learning Center.

#9 Pumpkin Launch

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Enjoy watching pumpkins catapulted from launchers over the span of long distances and then watch them smash into pieces? Join BMES for Family Weekend and the very special 10th Annual Pumpkin Launch on October 18th at 1pm at Ed Glancy Field. Maybe it will keep you from launching your brother. It is Family Weekend after all!

#10 Leadership Summit

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Interested in developing your leadership skills? This day-long professional development summit explores various leadership topics, presented by faculty, staff, and community members. Don't miss the opportunity for self improvement, networking, and skill building! And yes Buster, lunch will be provided.

#11 Campus Life Fun Day

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Celebrate fall with The Office of Campus Life! Decorate themed cookies and enjoy some hot beverages as the weather starts to cool down. We'll see you on October 31 in the Campus Life Suite in MTCC starting at 11am.

#12 iPlan

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iPlan is a specially designed workshop hosted by the Career Management Center to introduce you to a list of activities and events at IIT. The workshop will also introduce you to your career adviser and the three activities that we think are essential to a successful transition from IIT to your career: a CMC approved resume, a Jobs4Hawks account and a LinkedIn profile. Participants will be encouraged to schedule a follow up appointment with their career adviser. Don't assume you know what's going on- meet with the CMC and find out the real deal!

#13 Chris White Lecture

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Attend the Chris White Lecture on November 12 at 1pm in the MTCC Auditorium to learn about energy, renewable energy, nuclear energy, and climate change from IIT's Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.

#14 Holiday Mail for Heroes

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Join Red Cross IIT members as they create greeting cards and care packages to send to veterans hospitals and overseas to those serving in the military. Spread cheer and show your appreciation from miles away, while enjoying holiday treats with friends and faculty. We'll see you at MTCC Welcome Center from 11-2 on November 21st.

#15 IPRO Day

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At the end of each semester, the Interprofessional Projects Program organizes IPRO Day, which is the culmination of the work of our multidisciplinary student teams through the IPRO team project course. IPRO teams are organized in themed tracks, exhibit their work throughout the HUB, and interact with judges and guests. There are three IPRO formats: traditional single-topic IPRO teams, the Interprofessional by Design workshop and multi-IPRO themed clusters focused to urban agriculture, new ventures, STEM education, community engagement and other contemporary areas that inspire collaborative innovation among our students across the disciplines. Learn more about the IPRO Program on Friday, November 21st starting at 10am.

How do I check in for a Freshman 15 event?

Visit the Freshman 15 table at each event and a Peer Mentor will scan your ID card to check you in. The more events you check in at, the more prizes you'll win!