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IIT and the Office of Campus Energy & Sustainability (OCES) hosted three electronic waste recycling collection days throughout March and succeeded in collecting over 10,400 pounds of unwanted electronics.
On Saturday March 3rd four climbers competed in a regional rock climbing competition representing IIT and the IIT Rock Climbing Club. Brian Lynch, Anahi Tapia, Brandyn Osborne, and Dan Zweig went to Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville, IL, to compete with hundreds of climbers in a four hour climbing event titled “No Holds Barred”. Dan Zweig competed in the advanced level and Brian, Anahi, and Brandyn in the intermediate level.
With rumors about the future plans of the university spreading like wildfire and student questions regarding the actions of administration beginning to pile up, it was time for the Student Government Association (SGA) to hold their semesterly President and Provost Open Forum.
A few days ago, the Office of the Dean of Students sent students a link to an important survey which is being conducted by the University in conjunction with the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) about student perceptions of the university’s spiritual and religious climate. This survey is meant to explore the ways that campus climate affects student experiences and development while in college. They are hoping to hear from students who represent a wide spectrum of worldviews, including religious and non-religious perspectives.
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As was reported in a previous TechNews issue, IIT is participating in the national OneShirt competition. Anita Thomas, the RA of the Service Learning community in MSV is working with Lynne Meyer, Director of Service Learning and Spiritual Life, to encourage IIT students and Chicago residents to donate their unwanted articles of clothing instead of throwing them out and overcrowding landfills. From April 1 until April 21, anyone can donate clothing, shoes, coats, etc.
For the first time in IIT history, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the surrounding community will come together to participate in a Relay for Life event. The event, which will happen on Friday, April 20 on the Quad from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., is one of the most successful fundraising events in the world, coordinated through the American Cancer Society. Team members take turns in the Relay, where at least one team member must walk, jog or run around the track throughout the duration of the event.
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