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Dear First_Name Last_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.

Announcements

Register for MindHack 2026 by February 28

Stuart School of Business is a sponsor of MindHack 2026, a one-day, student-focused innovation challenge hosted by ISSA Chicago. This in-person event will take place on Friday, April 10, from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm at the Conviser Law Center.

MindHack challenges students to solve real-world AI use cases without coding, internet access, or AI tools, focusing instead on critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving. Participants will work in teams, present to industry judges, and gain valuable experience in communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.

Students must register and commit to attending by February 28 to be eligible for reimbursement. You can register as a team of up to five or individually and be placed on a team.

Register here

Commencement 2026: Stuart Student Guide

Check out the Countdown to Your Cap and Gown page for next steps, deadlines, and updates.

View the Countdown to Your Cap and Gown page here.

Know Someone Interested in Business at Stuart

The Stuart School of Business team will be tabling at the MTCC Bridge on select Mondays from 12:45 to 1:45 pm to share information about Stuart’s bachelor’s degrees, Accelerated Master’s Programs, and professional development opportunities.

If you have a friend, classmate, or undergrad who is curious about adding business to their academic path or exploring an accelerated master’s option, invite them to stop by the table. Dates and additional details are available via the QR code.

Illinois Tech University Calendar
Check out the Illinois Tech University Calendar for all upcoming campus events.

Paul V. Galvin Library
Visit the Galvin Library Events Page for upcoming events.

Stuart School of Business 312 Page
Find upcoming Stuart events on the SSB 312 Page.

Career Management Center (CMC) Events
See upcoming career-focused events on the CMC Events Page.

Academic Advising

Meeting with an Advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advising:

Email Professor John Twombly or Professor Sang Baum “Solomon” Kang to schedule an advising appointment.

Master’s Academic Advising:

Walk-in Advising Hours: At the downtown campus, students can meet with an Academic Advisor during the times listed below. When you arrive, please "check in" at the reception desk by Room 401C. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and no appointments are taken or required.
- Week of February 22:
- Tuesday, February 24th, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia, and Yumiko)
- Thursday, February 26th, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia)

PhD Academic Advising:

Ph.D. in Management Science and Analytics: Schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor, MSA Program Director Siva Balasubramanian.
Ph.D. in Finance: Schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor, Program Director Ricky Cooper.

Career Management Center

Stuart CMC at MTCC

Join Stuart’s Career Management Center every Monday and Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in MTCC 706 for drop-in career advising. Stop by with questions about resumes, job or internship searching, Handshake, or next steps in your career planning. RSVP here.

Student Appointments via Handshake

Students can now book career advising appointments directly through Handshake. Whether you're exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or seeking internship support, we're here to help!

Make the most of Handshake by completing your profile:

Upload your resume and documents
Add your experiences and interests
📢Important: Select the Stuart School of Business as your college to ensure the Career Management Center (CMC) can review and approve your documents.