April 15, 2025

IMSAloquium is an annual public celebration in which over 275 students from the Student Inquiry and Research, Business Internship, and Independent Studies Programs present their completed and ongoing research.

Bethany E. Perez White, Ph.D., will give this year’s keynote address. Dr. Perez White is a professor from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and is the Associate Director of Skin Tissue Engineering and Morphology (STEM) Core.

The upcoming break is a great time for students to start bringing home any items they won’t need for the rest of the semester. A little prep work now can make move-out easier later!

If you have any questions about move-out procedures, please reach out to Student Affairs or your RC.

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Upcoming Senior Events

FRC Titan Robotics #2022 Heads to Worlds!

The FRC Robotics Team is heading to the World Championship today, held in Houston, Texas! Only 600 teams globally are invited to attend the World Championships. This will be IMSA's first time returning to the World Champs since 2012!

Science Olympiad Excels at State

On Saturday, April 12, the IMSA Science Olympiad team travelled to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to compete in the Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament, where they took 14th overall, with multiple team members placing in individual events.

Congratulations to the following students:

• Ian Chung ‘25 and Amelia Weingarz ‘27 - 1st place (State Champions) in Ecology
• Ian Chung ‘25, Dylan Xianto ‘25, and Vivienne Vivienne Uenuma ‘26 - 1st place (State champions) in Experimental Design
• Aahana Das ‘25 and Albert Pavlovic ‘27 - 3rd place in Botany
• Ian Chung ‘25 and Hariharan Ananthakrishnan ‘27 - 4th place in Fossils
• Nathan Handjojo ‘26 and Shrikar Dulam ‘25 - 5th place in Wind Power

Congratulations to the entire team on their impressive season!

Students Win Top Prize at AI Competition

Congratulations to Team SNAL (Neel Shanbhag '26, Laksh Patel '26, Aarav Lala '26, and Soham Batra '27) for winning 1st Place in the AI Superhuman Competition at the Northern Illinois University Business Olympics. 

The competition consisted of four demanding tests assessing AI recognition and application skills. The team navigated the challenges and triumphed over steep competition to win the top prize!

We're proud to recognize Senior Grania Kozlowski for her outstanding achievement. Grania has been accepted into the highly competitive Pre-Professional Medical Scholars Program at Creighton University.

This prestigious direct-admit program offers a select group of students a guaranteed spot in Creighton’s medical school. Out of hundreds of applicants, only 25 were chosen, and Grania’s acceptance speaks volumes about her dedication, academic excellence, and passion for medicine. Congratulations, Grania!

Minecraft Movie Trip

Earlier this month, a group of students attended the highly anticipated Minecraft movie!. Following the film, they gathered for a pizza, capping off the outing with great food and even better company.

Wellness Fair

IMSA hosted a special Wellness Fair on April 2nd. Over 250 students and several staff members explored a range of relaxing and restorative activities, from massage chairs and nail technicians to therapy dogs, raffles, snacks, and more. The event offered a much-needed break and a chance to recharge, connect, and unwind.

Evaluators Needed

Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) seeks evaluators for this year's Student Leadership Exchange (SLX). Evaluators will evaluate student projects in social entrepreneurship, activism, and data journalism in correspondence with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Evaluators can either evaluate in person or virtually (however, we would prefer in person). Please send this form to anyone who might be interested in this opportunity!

The CAC Office invites juniors and their parents/guardians to College Day! This exciting event gives students and families the opportunity to:

• Connect with admissions representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities
• Learn about different institutions, academic programs, and campus experiences
• Gain valuable insights into the college admissions process

This event is reserved for juniors and their parents/guardians as they begin their college selection journey.

Get ready to unleash your competitive spirit and join the excitement for this fun-filled event. Students will have the chance to team up with friends from across campus and compete in a series of thrilling activities. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams!

Team Size: Up to 9 Students per Team (with a minimum of 4 students)

There will also be activities for those not looking to compete in the team events!

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to make lasting memories and enjoy friendly competition! Sign up by Monday, April 28, to secure your team spot.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Broy (sbroy@imsa.edu) & Cam Doxey (cdoxey@imsa.edu). 

As a boarding environment, IMSA acts more like a college than a local community high school. We're actually part of the higher education system, falling under the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). Knowing students are away from home, it can feel challenging to navigate the system, given that it's different from K-12, and students aren't seeing their parents each night. It's important to know both who to reach out to for help and who to turn to if you're not getting the support you need.

My suggestion is that you first reach out to your RC for questions and concerns related to residential life, and your CAC for questions and concerns regarding your academic life. IMSA has many departments and services, however, those colleagues are a good starting point for guidance. Additionally, students can request an adult advocate to help them navigate opportunities and challenges at IMSA. They serve as a personal coach. 

If you are seeking support for a very specific question or concern, it's helpful to have a contact list. Please use this webpage for specialized questions and needs. Should you engage someone on this list, please keep your RC, CAC and advocate aware as they are looking out for your overall welfare and success at IMSA.

As a reminder, the following updates have been made to the administration of the ACT and PreACT:

• Both the PreACT Secure and ACT with Writing will now be administered as paper exams that will not require laptops or laptop components.
• ACT requires that the ACT with Writing paper exams be administered on the first day of the testing window. As a result, the ACT with Writing will now take place on the morning of Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

The halls reopen from the extended weekend on Monday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday will be an I-Day, with the week following an IBCD schedule.

IMSA is excited to offer a dual credit opportunity in partnership with SIUE School of Business. The course will provide a foundational knowledge of entrepreneurship skills for students interested in pursuing business or entrepreneurial ventures. Students can participate in this summer course online or in person.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below. Responses are due April 15.

The National Community Service Award opportunity from the United Nations Association has been released! Students can create an account, enter their service hours, and be recognized for their hard work and dedication to their community. All community service activities between June 1, 2024 and April 15, 2025 count for this award. Physical award packets will be mailed to IMSA in May.

If you ever need to refer back to a previous Titan Tuesday, visit the Titan Tuesday Archive.

April 17 - IMSAloquium

April 17-21 - Extended Break

April 22 - ACT with Writing

April 26 - College Day

April 30 - SLX and Hollister Lecture

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