September 17, 2024

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Family Day

Saturday, September 28, 2024

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

On Campus

We are pleased to invite families to the 2024 Fall Family Day! You should have received an email with the registration RSVP for Family Day, STEM Program, and lunch. Please complete the RSVP no later than Monday, September 23, 2024. This will help to save you a trip to the security desk for clearance. Your student(s) schedule(s) will be emailed before the event.

Families can visit the informational tables in the CAC Commons during the open mods from their schedules to get to know other departments and individuals from campus.

Lunch will be available in the cafeteria for $5.00 per person (cash only at check-in).

*NEW* STEM Program for IMSA Siblings

IMSA’s Center for Teaching and Learning will host STEM programming for any younger siblings in grades K-8 who will be attending Family Day. The program will be held in the West Gym from 9:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

The program is FREE, but pre-registration is mandatory.

Register your K-8 student!

Independence Day Celebration

Monday, October 7, 2024

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

05 Slabs

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alma Latina! Join Alma Latina for a day of delicious food, music, and cultural exploration as we honor the diverse heritage of Latin American countries.

If you would like to sign up to donate food, please use the button below. If you can't donate cultural food, no problem! We welcome all kinds of donations, including pizza, cake, and more. Let's come together as an IMSA community to celebrate Latinx culture and enjoy a delicious feast.

Titan Golf

The Titan Golf Team beat five other schools to win the Little 10 Conference Tournament at Indian Creek Golf Course in Shabbona, Illinois. IMSA senior Will Guo (81) and sophomore Cooper Lee (82) earned medals for scoring the two best individual scores of the tournament. Seniors Kaylee Hwang, Carter Poskozim, junior Kennedy Su, and sophomore Aidan Chang also contributed to the victory. 

IMSA's team score, 346, was 21 strokes better than the second-place team, Serena/Newark. It was the golf team's first conference title since winning the NAC in 2018.

It was the start of a busy stretch for the Titans, who have upcoming matches against Lisle and Harvest Christian this week and Elgin on Saturday.

Girls Volleyball

Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball Team for taking second place at IMSA's annual Schwartzwalder Classic Tournament. The team fought hard, only losing by one point in the third game to Westmont, who took first place in the tournament.

Our strategic vision focuses on elevating IMSA Everywhere. One approach is to open satellite hubs that provide IMSA services, such as research programs, educational outreach, and professional development, to other areas of the state. This past July, we opened a Hub in Carbondale to improve our reach to Southern Illinois. We are collaborating with the STEM Education Research Center to complement their services and join together for new experiences. One example is the summer research program we launched in June, which involved a group of IMSA students working with scientists and engineers on SIU-Carbondale's campus. Here's a video that captures some reflections, and some of their project descriptions can be found in our summer symposium abstract booklet.

On Monday, we held a Board meeting at our Carbondale Hub site, and it was great to connect with colleagues there and learn about their aspirations. Take a look at our desired outcomes over the course of the year. In the coming year, we aspire to open Hubs in Edwardsville/Belleville (Metro East) and Chicago. We are also exploring new locations for summer programs. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have ideas on how IMSA can have a meaningful impact around the state. Knowing there are more students qualified for IMSA than space available, we want IMSA to be accessible in new and different ways, particularly where we may be underrepresented or where there is a need for more STEM enrichment. We are excited about the potential impact we can make throughout the State of Illinois.

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ

College Planning - Financial Aid

As students explore what college is right for them, they can use the information provided by the College and Academic Counselors to understand the cost of college and how to apply for financial aid.

The Center for AI is excited to announce four unique internship opportunities for the 2024-2025 academic year. These official IN2 internships offer a chance to work closely with faculty, staff, students, and experts to explore AI at IMSA while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of AI at IMSA and beyond.

Email Mrs.Tami Armstrong at tarmstrong@imsa.edu with a cover letter and resume. The deadline for applications is September 17, 2024.

Congratulations to the 37 IMSA seniors who were named National Merit Semi-Finalists! This designation is based on PSAT/NMSQT scores. Only the top 1% of test takers qualify for this prestigious academic honor. Congratulations to the following seniors on this impressive achievement!

Bhutiani, Alvena

Biruduganti, Samuel

Blough, Thomas

Chen, Max

Chen, Richard

Chung, Ian

Dulam, Shrikar

Eddington, Cameron

Granger, Michael

Hwang, Kaylee 

Joshi, Vedanti

Kim, Josephine

Konda, Krish

Lamb, Bryan

Laud, Nathaniel

Malubay, Alijah

Mathews, Hunter

Mehendale, Shridhar

Moraga, Mikaella

Mu, Joshua

Musku, Himani

Palamadai, Jayram

Park, Chaeun

Pashupati, Advayth

Patel, Neev

Reynolds, William

Salavath, Shashikiran

Senese, Alyssa

Shah, Devarsh

Terry, Ethan

Vanhoof, Megan

Xian, Dylan

Xu, Cindy

You, Vincent

Yu, William

Zhang, Carolyn

Zhang, Lily

Happy National IT Professionals Day!

A heartfelt thank you to the ITS Helpdesk Team, which is always there to support our students, staff, and faculty with all their IT needs. Whether troubleshooting or resolving an emergency, the team provides solutions and a friendly face. Your tireless efforts ensure our technology runs smoothly, allowing everyone on campus to stay connected, learn, and work without interruption. Your vital behind-the-scenes work keeps our campus thriving, and we appreciate everything you do to make it happen!

Thank you to the members of the ITS Team: Steve Dutcher, Ralph Flickinger, Kajal Jalan, Terry Jones, Leslie Mersman, Estera Mezaera, James Thomas, and Fred Yankowski

Nominate an IMSA Impact Maker

Do you know a faculty or staff member who has impacted your experience at IMSA, has inspired you, or helped you form interests in your future plans? To nominate someone, email officeofpublicaffairs@imsa.edu and share how this individual has made an impact. Let’s take this opportunity to highlight the dedication and hard work of our amazing faculty and staff!

Sophomores should bring their laptops, a notebook, and a writing utensil to every LEAD session. Please review the syllabus for your elective by Wednesday to familiarize yourself with the attendance policy and upcoming modules. Attendance is mandatory. Any absences should be reported via email to LEAD Program Coordinator Emma Wilson Parker by Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

MI III/MI IV Review Session with Peer Tutors

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

IN2

This session will cover polynomials, proofs, and trig concepts.

Please reach out to the Peer Tutor Liaison, Caleb Schlesser, or Ms. Keck if you have any questions regarding the peer tutor program.

Meet the Writing Center Tutors

Thursday, September 19, 2025

1:55 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. (During S&E)

Ac Pit

Get to know the Tutors from the Writing Center. Get their expert advice on structuring papers, and preparing for tests and projects from upperclassmen!

Writing Center Hours

If you can't make it to the Resource Workshop, feel free to stop in the Writing Center during these times to meet with tutors.

A-, B-, and C-Days: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

I-Days: 10:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

D-Days: 9:00 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Coping with Homesickness

Homesickness is a natural feeling that can come with being in a new environment and away from your home, especially for the first time. Homesickness can feel overwhelming and make you feel out of sorts. Here are some tips and tricks you can try to help you through it:

Implement a routine - At home, you may have had a routine that you had every day. While away from home, it is important that you keep up your routine. This could include using alarms to manage time, getting the same amount of sleep every night, spending time before bed to read or journal, having a good breakfast every day, and more. This will help to keep your mind and body comfortable in your new home.

Personalize your new space - Make your new home away from home an environment comfortable for you. Decorate with posters, pictures, your favorite scent, your comfy blankets and pillows, and other things that remind you of home.  

Get involved in the IMSA community - Joining a club, sports team, or group, or just attending events can help give you a sense of belonging away from home and allow you to meet new people. Get involved with something that you are passionate about.

Talk with someone - You are surrounded by peers going through similar experiences, so know that you are not alone. Find a friend to talk to and lean on if you are ever feeling homesick. The counselors always have an open door to help you through any feelings that you are experiencing.

Tristan Robb

Counseling Intern

Group Fitness Classes

There are now two weekly group fitness opportunities for staff and students! No registration is required; just show up with workout clothes, shoes, and water. If you have any questions, Email Counselor/Group Fitness Instructor Alex Pratt at apratt@imsa.edu.

Weight Training

Mondays

1:55 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. (S&E Period)

Multipurpose Room

Group Fitness Class

Wednesdays or I-Days

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

I-Day Yoga

12:00 p.m. -12:45 p.m.

East Balcony (Gym)

I-Day Swim

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Enter the pool through the locker rooms.

All members of the IMSA student body must complete a Cyber Safety and Security Course within the first few weeks of the new school year. This self-paced course delivered via IMSA’s Canvas environment must be completed by September 30. It should take about an hour to complete. Failure to complete this course by the deadline may result in disciplinary action(s).

To log in to Canvas:

• Go to the web page: https://imsa.edu/scs
• Click on the button for Canvas
• Login using your IMSA username and password
• Select the IMSA ITS Cyber Safety and Security Course – Students from the available titles

All IMSA students must register their primary computing device (laptop) and any desktop computer with Information Technology Services. Juniors and seniors are expected to re-register their computing devices each school year. Failure to do so may result in the student being unable to access certain vital computing resources, like printers on campus.

To register a student’s computing device:

• Go to the web page: https://imsa.edu/scs
• Find the instructions for the student’s computing device's operating system
• Follow the instructions to complete the registration

September 22 - Admissions Tours

September 23 - 28 - Homecoming Week

September 28 - Family Day

September 28 - Homecoming Dance

October 4 - End of First Quarter

October 6 - Admissions Preview Day

Click below to view the complete 12-month calendar, along with other helpful information about various bell schedules. Please refer to these calendars for important dates and special class schedules throughout the year.

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minds that advance the human condition.