Warm Up in the
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Beginning Friday, January 9, 2026, and continuing through February 27, students are invited to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate on Fridays in the Titan Cafe.
Hot chocolate will be available all day on Fridays, while supplies last.
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IMSA Account password expirations. Many users will be getting emails about their passwords expiring. Here is what you will need to do to change both your LDAP and JumpCloud passwords. Both passwords need to be the same.
Resetting Your LDAP Password
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Reset your password here.
- Enter username and current password
- Complete the IMSA account management page
- Your old password is your current password
- The new password should be a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters, and cannot be one of your last five passwords
Resetting Your JumpCloud Password
- Click the "Reset JC Password" button in the JumpCloud Password Reset email
- You must use the same password for the LDAP password and JumpCloud
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The Summer Research and Experiential Learning Opportunities (SRELO) program is returning for Summer 2026, and it’s bigger than ever!
SRELO connects motivated sophomores and juniors with expert research and internship mentors for authentic, hands-on projects across a wide range of fields. This is your chance to dive into real-world research, build meaningful professional connections, and explore potential career paths. Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors from IMSA and our expanding network of partner institutions.
Key Dates and Program Details
- A full listing of 2026 SRELO projects, along with program modalities (residential, commuter, remote, and hybrid) and summer session dates, will be released at the end of January, and student–mentor pairings will begin in February.
- Programs will begin in June.
As you start planning your summer, make room for an experience that can shape your future!
| | Service Learning Reminders | | |
Class of 2026
Please remember to be vigilant about logging your service learning hours in Helper Helper and ensuring they are fully approved. As a reminder, students who do not complete the service-learning graduation requirement, as stated here, will not receive their final transcripts. All hours must be submitted and fully approved (present in PowerSchool) by May 4, 2026. Check your email for more information on completing this requirement.
CLASH Service Learning Eligibility
To participate in class, all students must meet the requirements listed below. Eligibility is based on the hours logged in PowerSchool.
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The National Community Service Award opportunity from the United Nations Association has been released! Students can create an account, insert service learning opportunities that have been completed, AND be rewarded for their hard work and dedication to their community and other communities around the State of IL, the United States of America, and internationally. View the previous IMSA award winners and the IMSA profile!
All community service activities between June 1, 2025, and April 15, 2026, can be counted. Physical award packets will be mailed to IMSA in May!
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Explore Your Curiosity
Spring 2026 Student Micro-Grant
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As part of IMSA’s Vision 2033 work, the Reinventing Residence Life team is excited to offer the Spring 2026 Curiosity Corridor Micro-Grant to IMSA students.
Centered in the 5 Lenses of Curiosity, this opportunity supports students who want to explore a scientific idea, pursue original research, or dive deeper into a topic that sparks their curiosity, encouraging creativity, thoughtful questions, and learning through exploration.
Students have received an email with additional details and application information.
Learn more at an info session on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:00–4:45 p.m. in the Academic Pit for students. Notes and questions will be shared afterward.
Applications are due Friday, January 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
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Versiti Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Student Union
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During the holiday season, blood needs historically increase and donors decrease. Let's step up and help to refill the shelves by donating, and help IMSA reach our goal of 33 units this drive.
If you register and have a successful donation, you will receive:
- A Versiti T-shirt
- Service hours - internal or external for your time at the drive.
- 1 hour towards a Versiti Leaders for Life graduation cord.
- Snacks and drinks before and after donation.
If you would like to donate, please follow this link to sign up.
You must be 17 to donate (16 with a parental consent form). You must also meet height and weight requirements.
Please remember to eat protein, iron-rich foods, and green leafy vegetables in the days leading up to the donation. Drink a lot of water and have a meal before coming to the drive to donate.
Please bring a photo ID with you and complete the VersitPass questionnaire.
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Save the Date
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Main Gym
This assembly is a required assembly. Residence halls will remain closed until after the assembly, and no sign-outs will be permitted during this time.
| | Featuring Alumni Speakers | | Alexis R. Thomas, M.B.A., J.D. | | |
Wedding bells rang over winter break as two members of the Titan Community tied the knot!
Congratulations to Simone Alexander, Admissions Counselor, and Jason Moore, Wellness and Fine Arts Program Assistant, on their marriage. We wish you every happiness as you begin this new chapter and journey through life together.
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Advith Chelikani ‘14, co-founder of Pylon, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Big Money list in recognition of his leadership in building an AI-powered customer service platform that helps businesses manage and automate complex customer interactions.
In under three years, Pylon has grown to more than 750 B2B customers and secured $31 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Ventures.
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Jordan Henry ’25 continues to make a meaningful impact in communities across Illinois. While at IMSA, she collaborated with Representative Anna Moeller on HB 1910, the Illinois Local Library Act. This legislation requires all public libraries in Illinois to maintain a supply of life-saving overdose reversal medication, such as naloxone. It also requires training for library staff to recognize overdoses and administer the medication, helping communities respond more effectively to the opioid crisis.
HB 1910 was passed unanimously by both the Illinois House and Senate last spring and was signed into law by Governor Pritzker last summer. The legislation went into effect on January 1 of this year, thanks in large part to Jordan’s research, advocacy, and perseverance in addressing an issue that affects communities statewide.
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David Torem
Day Hall Monitor
Please join us in welcoming David Torem, Day Hall Monitor, to IMSA. David earned his B.A. in History and Social Studies Teaching (Secondary Education), with minors in Political Science and Nonprofit Management, from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. Before joining IMSA, he served as a Graduate Academic Success Coach at Central Washington University and worked as a Substitute Teacher for the Ellensburg and Thorp School Districts.
In his free time, David enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons and reading nonfiction, particularly books focused on history and political theory. He is also currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Higher Education through Central Washington University’s online program.
| | Intersession: A Time to Explore | |
This time between semesters, which we refer to as intersession, is a wonderful time for our students to explore seminars and experiences that are not usually available to them during the semester (see the catalog). Seminars are organized by faculty, staff, alumni and members of our community. In some years, I have taken students on trips to connect their interest in science and technology with IMSA alumni doing meaningful work in their careers in other cities. This year, I plan to be a student to learn more about quantum computing and algorithms.
Parents and guardians, you too can host an intersession in the future, either at your worksite or as a guest lecturer. Please reach out to our Director of Experiential Learning, Dr. Luke Berryman (lberryman@imsa.edu) if you are interested.
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January 5 - 16 - Intersession
January 19 - Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Academy is closed, but residence halls remain open)
January 20 - MLK Jr. Assembly
January 31 - Family Day
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