ILLINOIS TECH SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND...INTERVIEW AND INTERVIEW CHECK IN Your interviewer and interview time are shown on the label on the front of your folder. Please arrive at the Office

ILLINOIS TECH SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND

“After Scholarship Weekend I knew I had chosen the right place. Getting to know faculty

and current students made me feel at home from the very beginning.”

— Collin Dunn ’16

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Welcome to Illinois Institute of Technology’s Scholarship Weekend! This booklet will offer information on when and where to eat, what tours and other activities are available, and any other important details that finalists and parents will need to know. This booklet also has weekend and IIT information, as well as the weekend schedule. Be sure to let us know if you need any assistance.

INTERVIEW AND INTERVIEW CHECK INYour interviewer and interview time are shown on the label on the front of your folder. Please arrive at the Office of Undergraduate Admission for interview check in at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled interview time. Interview check in will be available from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. A current IIT student or admission staff member will escort you to your interview. Please do not go directly to your interview without checking in.

PHONE HOME ON USIf you’re here alone and need to check in with your family, please let us know. You can use one of our phones to call home and let everyone know you have arrived safely.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSShould you need anything and don’t know who to ask, the members of our staff listed below are your primary contacts.

For General Information Throughout the Weekend:

Office of Undergraduate AdmissionPerlstein Hall, Room 101Office Front Desk: 312.567.5189Weekend Hours:Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon

Office of Financial Aid Perlstein Hall, Suite 206Office Phone: 312.567.7219 Monday–Friday: noon–3 p.m.

Additional Admission Contacts Throughout the Weekend:

Timothy LipmanScholarship Weekend CoordinatorOffice Phone: 312.567.6933 Cell Phone: 312.859.4705

Toni RileyDirector of Undergraduate AdmissionOffice Phone: 312.567.5239Cell Phone: 806.445.5946

Campus Public SafetyLocated in Farr HallNon-Emergency: 312.808.6300Emergency: 312.808.6363

Congratulations!

REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT WHEN YOU’RE READY TO LEAVEAt the conclusion of your weekend with us, if you are being hosted overnight on campus with an IIT student, we’ll ask you to come to the Office of Undergraduate Admission in Perlstein Hall and check out. Regardless of the night or nights you’re spending on campus, you’ll need to stop by the office during the hours listed above and let us know of your departure.

HOSTING CONTACTSIf you are staying in the residence halls and need help, go to your floor’s resident advisor (RA). If you cannot find the RA, you should contact the community desk assistant, located at the front door of each residence hall complex, at 312.808.6500 (or, from any campus phone, x8.6500).

If you are staying in a fraternity or sorority house and a problem arises that you or your host can’t handle, the recruitment chair or another house officer can assist you.

If your family is here with you, they have been given the name and campus phone number of your host. If you stay with someone other than your assigned host (including if you decide to stay with family members), it is important to let us know so we can contact you in case of an emergency.

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR FAMILIESOn the front of your parent folder, you will find the name, campus residential location, and phone number of your student’s host.

You will also find your student’s interview time and the interviewer’s name on your folder. Since all finalists are required to meet at the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior to their interviews, you may also want to use the office as a central meeting place throughout the weekend. We will have staff members available throughout the day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to assist you, hours listed on prior page.

CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS

Global Grounds Cafe (coffee, tea, smoothies, etc.)The McCormick Tribune Campus Center

Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.Saturday noon–7 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Campus BookstoreThe McCormick Tribune Campus Center

Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

The BogHermann Hall, Lower Level

The Bog is IIT’s campus pub and recreation center, and a favorite of students and alumni.

Thursday and Friday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Talon’s IIT’s breakfast hot spot and gourmet lunch sandwichesHermann Hall, Main Lobby

Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Commons Dining HallThe McCormick Tribune Campus Center

This is where your meal passes will be accepted for the weekend. This is “all you care to eat” dining.

Thursday and FridayBreakfast: 7–9 a.m.Lunch: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (it is recommended to eat before 12:15 p.m. to avoid peak times)Dinner: 4:30–7 p.m.

Saturday Brunch: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Campus Tours College Information Sessions

Finalist ActivityMeals

Designed for ParentsThursday, February 5

Time Event Details Event Location

7 A.M.

7–9 a.m. BreakfastMeal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small envelopes in each.

The Commons

8 A.M.

8:30–4 p.m. Weekend Check-InCheck in with us and receive information about your weekend, including the schedule and any updates.

Office of Undergraduate Admission, Perlstein Hall Lobby

9 A.M.

9–9:45 a.m. Campus TourTake a walking tour of our historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will not include the residence halls.


10 A.M.

10–10:45 a.m. Residential TourThis provides a more in-depth tour of the various residential location options on campus. The tour will lead you through McCormick Student Village (MSV) and State Street Village (SSV). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


10–10:45 a.m. Computational ThinkingThe session will answer three questions: Are computers perfect machines? Are computers fast enough? Are computers smart enough?

Stuart Building, Room 111

11 A.M.

11–11:45 a.m. Idea Shop TourTour IIT’s innovation space, home to the IPRO program, where students from all disciplines collaborate in teams to solve real-world problems. The Idea Shop includes space for scientific computing, engineering graphics, mobile app development, and a state-of the-art machine shop filled with rapid-prototyping equipment. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


11–11:45 a.m. Undergraduate Teaching Lab Tour/Chemistry DemonstrationJoin chemistry lecturer Nosheen Gothard on a laboratory tour of our undergraduate teaching labs, which will include a demonstration with oozing liquids. The demonstrations will be based on experiments from the current semester’s general chemistry curriculum and incendiary chemistry.

Wishnick Hall, Room 213

11–11:45 a.m. A Random Walk Through Mathematics From a Computational ViewpointWe will consider topics ranging from elementary algebra and the Pythagorean theorem to graph theory and topology from a computational and exploratory viewpoint using Mathematica.

The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) - Auditorium





11 a.m.–1:45 p.m. LunchMeal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small envelopes in each. It is highly recommend that you eat before 12:15 p.m. to avoid peak lunch times.

The Commons

NOON

Noon–2 p.m. Meet Your HostIf you are staying overnight on campus, meet your host at our “overnight check-in” location.


12:45–1:45 p.m. Q&A with Dr. Spink — Pre-Med AdvisorInterested in medical school? Come join the Honors Medical Society as they chat with Health Advisor Katie Spink to learn more about pre-med at Illinois Tech.

Life Science Building, Room 152

1 P.M.

1–1:45 p.m. Campus TourTake a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will not include the residence halls.


1–1:45 p.m. Student Panel for ParentsParents: Here’s your chance to chat with current Camras Scholars about academics, campus life, life in Chicago, and more! (There will be a separate session for students).


2 P.M.

2–2:45 p.m. Residential TourThis provides a more in-depth tour of the various residential location options on campus. The tour will lead you through McCormick Student Village (MSV) and State Street Village (SSV). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


2–2:45 p.m. Big Data, Web Design, and Documentary Projects: Digital Humanities at IITThis session provides an overview of the undergraduate Digital Humanities program at IIT — one of only a handful of such programs in the United States. Our program combines the study of traditional humanities fields like literature, philosophy, history, and communications with an emphasis on digital methods and design. We’ll introduce students to the degree plan and the types of undergraduate research and courses available before transitioning to a hands-on media studies project.


2–2:45 p.m. Introduction to Chemical EngineeringIllinois Tech’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) — established in 1901 — was one of the first chemical engineering programs in the country. Today, it also continues to be on the leading edge of relevance and innovation. Come learn how ChBE strives to meet the present and future needs of society and industry by providing state-of-the-art education and research programs to its students.

The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) - Ballroom





3 P.M.

3–3:30 p.m. Galvin Library TourCome tour the Paul V. Galvin Library and see all of the important services and opportunities provided to our students. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


3–3:45 p.m. Parent and Staff ChatParents, come join in an informal conversation with staff from Undergraduate Admission, Financial Aid, Campus Life, Residence and Greek Life, and the One Stop, who will help answer your questions about being the parent of an IIT student.


3–4:30 p.m. Student Panel for StudentsStudents: Now is your chance to ask current Camras students about their experiences and what it means to be a student at Illinois Tech! It’s just you and current scholars, so feel free to ask the hard questions.


4 P.M.



4:30–8:30 p.m. Architecture Tour and DinnerAll architecture students — join the College of Architecture as they welcome you to campus in historic S. R. Crown Hall, designed by Mies van der Rohe. After a tour you’ll go on another tour of the architectural firm John Ronan Architects downtown before heading to your pizza dinner. Meet in Perlstein Hall lobby by 4:20 p.m.


5 P.M.

5–5:30 p.m. Welcome SessionAlan Cramb, IIT’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, and president elect, along with other members of the IIT community will welcome all to campus.

Hermann Hall - Ballroom

6 P.M.

5:30–8 p.m. Student DinnersFinalists will sample some of Chicago’s world-famous cuisine with faculty, staff, and current Camras Scholars. Dinner groups will be dismissed from the Hermann Hall Ballroom after the Welcome Session and should return to Hermann Hall by 8:30 p.m. This will be the best place to meet with parents or your overnight host.

Around Chicago

5:30–8 p.m. Parent’s ReceptionJust for parents and family members. While your finalist is having dinner with IIT faculty and current Camras Scholars, come unwind and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while meeting other parents, IIT staff, faculty, administration, and current students in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) - The Pritzker Club



Designed for ParentsFriday, February 6


7 A.M.

7–9 a.m. BreakfastMeal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small envelopes in each.

The Commons

8 A.M.

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Weekend Check-In for Friday arrivalsCheck in with us and receive information about your weekend, including the schedule and any updates.


9 A.M.

9–9:45 a.m. Campus TourTake a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will not include the residence halls.


10 A.M.

10–10:45 a.m. Architecture Model Shop TourYou are invited to join John Kriegshauser, a College of Architecture adjunct Associate professor and Materials Lab supervisor. You will be touring our Minerals and Metals Building, which houses our 14,000-square-foot comprehensive materials lab used by students to bring their creative ideas to life.


10–10:45 a.m. Galvin Library TourCome tour Paul V. Galvin Library and see all of the important services and opportunities provided to our students. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


10–10:45 a.m. Introduction to Computer ScienceThis lecture will cover a high-level overview of computer science, why it is an exciting field to study, and how you can make CS a lifelong career. Some of the topics that will be covered are cloud computing, big data, and parallel computing.


10 a.m.–noon Tour of Adler PlanetariumJoin our new astrophysics program for a special IIT tour of the Adler Planetarium. Tour is reserved to the first 15 registrants (sign up in the Undergraduate Admission office). Preference is given to astrophysics and physics majors.


10–10:45 a.m. Parent and Staff ChatParents, come join an informal conversation with staff from Undergraduate Admission, Financial Aid, Campus Life, Residence and Greek Life, and the One Stop, who will help answer your questions about being the parent of an IIT student.






11 P.M.

11–11:45 a.m. Embedded Systems and Smart TechnologySensors, cell phones, intelligent devices are everywhere. With the growing use of solar power, the idea of vast sensor arrays being deployed in everyday life is no longer a dream of science fiction. Come see a small demonstration of what is possible right off the bat.


11–11:45 p.m. Residential TourThis provides a more in-depth tour of the various residential location options on campus. The tour will lead you through McCormick Student Village (MSV), and State Street Village (SSV). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


11 a.m.–1:45 p.m. LunchMeal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small envelopes in each. It is highly recommend that you eat before 12:15 p.m. to avoid peak lunch times.

The Commons

NOON

Noon–1:30 p.m. Student Resource FairMeet staff from different campus departments, such as Career Management Center, Center for Disability Resources, Study Abroad, and Office of Campus Life.

The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) - The Mies Bridge

1 P.M.

1–1:45 p.m. The Physics of SkydivingThis session will describe modern sport skydiving and its various disciplines (freefall formations, canopy accuracy, wingsuit flying) with an emphasis on the principles of physics that underlie the equipment used and performances achieved. John Kallend is a professor of engineering and physics, and is an experienced skydiver who has made more than 2,700 jumps and set several world records for large skydiving formations.


2 P.M.

2–4 p.m. Chicago Trolley TourSee our wonderful city and IIT’s neighborhood by trolley! Open to finalists and families, sign up in the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Check in 15 minutes prior to departure. Tours will last between 90 minutes and two hours.




2–2:45 p.m. Science at IITJoin IIT’s College of Science Dean, Russell Betts, as he discusses the history of science at IIT.






3 P.M.

3–3:45 p.m. Idea Shop TourTour IIT’s innovation space, home to the IPRO program, where students from all disciplines collaborate in teams to solve real-world problems. The Idea Shop includes space for scientific computing, engineering graphics, mobile app development, and a state-of the-art machine shop filled with rapid-prototyping equipment. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.


3–3:45 p.m. The Importance of CyberSecurityIn this discussion, we will examine the role of cybersecurity in protection of assets and operating environments, both domestically and abroad. We will also examine legislative aspects of cybersecurity and IIT’s ability to prepare students for work in this area.


3–4:30 p.m. Final Student PanelCome ask any final questions you might have of current Camras Scholars about their experiences, insider information about being successful at a rigorous university, or anything else you might not have had the chance to ask throughout the weekend! Parents and students are welcome.


4 P.M.



4–6 p.m. Chicago Trolley TourSee our wonderful city and IIT’s neighborhood by trolley! Open to finalists and families, sign up in the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Check in 15 minutes prior to departure. Tours will last between 90 minutes and two hours.


5 P.M.

5–6:30 p.m. Dinners with Overnight HostsFinalists staying in McCormick Student Village or State Street Village will eat with their hosts in the MTCC. Those staying in the fraternity and sorority houses will have dinner with their hosts on The Quad.

6 P.M.

6:30–8:30 p.m. Social EventsCome join current IIT students for a fun night of activites. Triangle Fraternity and current Camras students will host the Minute to Win-It game show, or join the fun in the Bog (open until 1 a.m.). Any and all are welcome to join!

Hermann Hall, Lower Level

8 P.M.

8:30–10 p.m. Kappa Kocoa Night Join the sisters of Kappa Phi Delta sorority for a night of chocolate treats and games!

Kappa Phi Delta Sorority House

8:45–10 p.m. The Chocolate Fiasco Come join the sisters of Zeta Pi Omega (Zippos) in chocolate decorating! We will be taking delicious melted chocolate and putting it in molds and you will be able to decorate your creation by adding sprinkles and glittery frosting! Once you’re done they will be put in the fridge where they will set and you can enjoy the tasty treat.

MSV Center Lounge



Designed for ParentsSaturday, February 7


8 A.M.

8–10 a.m. BreakfastWe will have breakfast available for finalists before departing.


8 a.m.–noon Check OutBe sure to check out with us before departing. We will have current staff and students available for any last-minute questions as well.

Office of Undergraduate Admission, Perlstein Hall

9 A.M.

9–10 a.m. Campus TourIf you missed a campus tour, take a one-hour walking tour of our Historic Main Campus, guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. This tour will include the residence halls.


11 A.M.

11 a.m.–noon Campus TourOne final chance to take a tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour will include the residence halls.


IIT students are able to supplement their IIT curriculum with courses at VanderCook College of Music, which is also located on our campus. These students participate in classes, play in ensembles, or even take private lessons. IIT students take classes at VanderCook not only for enrichment, but also to fulfill humanities electives or even earn a music minor.

If you are interested in learning more feel free to stop by VanderCook’s walk-in hours of 10 a.m.–3 p.m. VanderCook’s building is located

on the northwest corner of IIT’s campus (3140 S. Federal St.), circled on the map at right.

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Undergraduate Admission OfficePerlstein Hall 10110 West 33rd StreetChicago, IL 60616

(main line) 312.567.3025(toll-free) 800.448.2329(fax) 312.567.6939

Scholarship Weekend Hours:Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon

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AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE IIT will be offering complimentary shuttle service to both Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport throughout the entire weekend. A link to register for this shuttle was sent prior to the weekend and you were able to select times based on your own travel schedule. These shuttles will pick up and drop off directly on IIT’s Main Campus next to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, call the Office of Admission’s front desk immediately at 312.567.5189.

RAPID TRANSIT• CTA Red Line (Howard–Dan Ryan) to Sox/35th Street Station

• CTA Green Line (Ashland/63rd or East 63/Cottage Grove) to 35th Street/Bronzeville/IIT Station

• Metra Rail’s Rock Island District Line stops next to Main Campus at the 35th Street/‘Lou’ Jones/Bronzeville Station

Greek Quad

IITBookstore

CAMPUS CONTACTS

Timothy LipmanScholarship Weekend CoordinatorOffice Phone: 312.567.6933 Cell Phone: 312.859.4705

Toni RileyDirector of Undergraduate AdmissionOffice Phone: 312.567.5239Cell Phone: 806.445.5946

Campus Public SafetyLocated in Farr HallNon-Emergency: 312.808.6300Emergency: 312.808.6363

Office of Undergraduate AdmissionPerlstein Hall, Room 101Office Front Desk: 312.567.5189Available: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Monday–Friday)

Scholarship Weekend Hours:Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon

Office of Financial Aid Perlstein Hall, Suite 206 Office Phone: 312.567.7219 Walk-ins Welcome: Noon–3 p.m. (Monday–Friday)

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ILLINOIS TECH SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND...INTERVIEW AND INTERVIEW CHECK IN Your interviewer and interview time are shown on the label on the front of your folder. Please arrive at the Office