Email stuartadvising@illinoistech.edu with any advising questions or to book appointments, always include your full name and A number in your email.
Advising Hours this week are:
By appointment only (Yumiko and Yesenia)
Thursday, October 15 from 4-6pm (Justine)
PhD Academic Advising:
Email: Students should email Dr. Curt Allee at stuartadvising@illinoistech.edu with any advising questions or to book appointments (always include your full name and A number in your email).
Whether you're searching for an internship, preparing for a job interview, updating your resume, or simply exploring career options, the Career Management Center (CMC) is here to support you. Students can now book career advising appointments directly through Handshake.
Ready to get started? Log in to Handshake and select Stuart School of Business> Appointments to schedule a meeting with a career advisor.
Schedule an appointment through Handshake for assistance with:
Resume reviews
Mock interviews
Cover letter development
LinkedIn profile reviews
Career fair preparation
Job and internship search strategies
Networking guidance
Career exploration and planning
CMC services overview
General career and professional development questions
Make the most of Handshake by completing your profile:
Upload your resume and documents
Add your experiences and interests
π’Important: Select the Stuart School of Business as your college to ensure the Career Management Center (CMC) can review and approve your documents.
Questions or support needed? Please contact the Career Management Center at stuartcareers@illinoistech.edu.
Your next opportunity could be one profile update away! π
Director, Housing Finance Innovation – Lead the development of new financial tools, models, and partnerships to expand affordable housing and modernize CHA’s housing finance systems. Director, Asset Preservation – Oversee strategies and programs that preserve, reinvest in, and strengthen CHA’s housing portfolio, ensuring long-term sustainability and improved outcomes for residents.
Events at Illinois Tech, Stuart, and Across Chicago
Chicago Innovation Tickets Available
Our partners at Chicago Innovation have graciously provide us with free tickets for their upcoming event, The Complete Innovator on October 21st. More information provided in the flyer below. Interested students can email yalarcon@illinoistech.edu, tickets will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
PACK EXPO International 2026
Unrivaled for Innovation in Packaging and Processing,An Immersive Experience, and A Crossroads for Multiple Industries
PACK EXPO International 2026 is set to be the most impactful and comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in North America. Held biennially at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Chicago, it’s the ultimate event for solutions providers and end users across consumer product goods (CPG) and life sciences industries to connect and explore packaging and processing innovation.
Join thousands of professionals from over 40 vertical industries as they come together to explore the future of packaging and processing, seek solutions and make purchasing decisions.
All Illinois Tech students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend Pack Expo International 2026 at McCormick Place from Sunday, October 18, to Wednesday, October 21. Registration is free using the code 67S14.
Visit Food Science and Nutrition (FDSN) in the College of Tech Futures in Booth #W-41062.
Show Hours:
Sunday, October 18: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 19: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Climate Connect and Latinxs in Sustainability partner to close out Hispanic Heritage Month with a panel and networking in Pilsen. Learn about the paths that bring people into climate and sustainability, the experiences that shape their careers, and the role of representation, community, and connection along the way.
π Register here (FREE)
π When: October 15 | 6:00–8:30pm
π Where: Pilsen Arts & Community House – Satellite Location (PACH 21) | 2141 W 21st St, 2nd Floor
π 3-minute walk from the Damen Pink Line stop
Chicago Climate Connect and Windy City Sustainability Professionals and the filmmakers behind The Here Now Project will host a community screening at Patagonia Fulton Market. The 75-minute documentary tells firsthand stories of people experiencing extreme weather and climate change, followed by a short discussion and audience Q&A. Watch the trailer here.
π Register here (FREE)
π When: November 4 | 6:30–9:30pm
π Where: Patagonia Fulton Market | 1115 W Fulton Market
π 5-minute walk from the Morgan Green/Pink Line stop
Explore Chicago
Recognitions and Celebrations
This month we celebrate and recognize:
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help through the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233.
Filipino American History Month: Check out the following learning resources for more information.
LGBTQIA+ History Month: More information can be found at the following link.
This Week:
National Coming Out Day, October 11: Many events held on this day advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and aim to combat homophobia. For more information and learning resources, check out the Human Rights Campaign website.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 12: Check out these learning resources.
