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MSIT Tribune
The MSIT Tribune is a series of talks given by MSIT students and other Chicagoland professionals about current topics in business and/or technology. Special thanks to Stephen Li (MSIT 2005), founder of the MSIT Tribune Series.

Upcoming Presentations:

  • Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 12:35pm - Presented by Naveed Asem (MSIT 2013), Business Intelligence Consultant at Slalom Consulting. More details.
  • To view a list of past Tribune presenters and their topics, click here.

MSIT Seminar
The MSIT Seminar is a talk given by Industry professionals about current topics in business and/or technology.

Upcoming Presentations:

  • TBA

McCormick School of Engineering
Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4 p.m. — Dean's Seminar Series: "Developing a Roadmap for a Sustainable Future": Navigating the global tension among sustainability, economic development, and energy security. Click here for details.
  • Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM — Dean's Seminar Series: Dr. John J. Tracy, Boeing.  Click here for details.

Northwestern University
Upcoming Events:

  • Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM — Dean's Seminar Series: Dean's Seminar Series: Dr. John J. Tracy, Boeing.  Click here for details.

Professional IT Events
Upcoming Presentations:

Northwestern University Transportation Center:

  • Thursday, May 17, 2012, 3pm, “Economics of Airline Industry Consolidation”. Presented by Hubert Horan, Aviation Expert and Independent Airline Consultant. Click here for details.
  • Monday, August 13, 2012, All day, ICEM 2012 - 2nd International Conference on Evacuation Modeling and Management. Click here for details.
  • For a complete list of Northwestern University events, visit Plan-it Purple.

Recent Events

End of the Quarter Party, December 3, 2011

Saturday, December 3, 2011, marked the end of the sixteenth fall quarter in the MSIT. Students, alumni, instructors, staff, and family members enjoyed a buffet feast. Along with MSIT's Director, Abraham Haddad, Associate Director, Trista Wdziekonski, and Program Facilitator, George Nejmeh, everyone enjoyed some spirits, food and good conversation.

Click here to see pictures of the End of the Quarter Party 2011.

Class Gift Dedication, December 3, 2011

On December 3, 2011, the MSIT Class of 2011 dedicated two Nelson platform benches to the MSIT and Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. MSIT Director, Abraham Haddad and Associate Director, Trista Wdziekonski accepted the gift on behalf of the program. In attendance were 5 MSIT Alums and their families, along with the present MSIT students.

Click here to see pictures of the Class Gift Dedication.

Homecoming, October 22, 2011

On October 22, 2011, the MSIT welcomed members of all fourteen graduating classes for Homecoming. Fifteen MSIT alumni and family members enjoyed a tailgate party before heading to Ryan Field for the game. Although the Northwestern Wildcats fell short of winning the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, the few MSIT Alumni were upbeat and enjoyed the day.

Click here to see pictures of Homecoming 2011.

MSIT Family Picnic, September 11, 2011

The Eighth MSIT Family Picnic was held on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Eighty-Five alums, students, faculty, and staff joined their loved ones, along with MSIT's Director, Abraham Haddad, Associate Director, Trista Wdziekonski and Program Facilitator, George Nejmeh, for a barbeque lunch at Dr. CC Lee's home. The day was beautiful, and everyone had a great time!

Click here to see pictures of MSIT Family Picnic 2011.

Orientation, September 10, 2011

On September 10, 2011, the MSIT welcomed the Class of 2013! Twenty-six new students mingled during a continental breakfast, followed by presentations by MSIT Director, Abraham Haddad, Board/Faculty Members, Randy Berry, Peter DiCola, Alan Graves, Mike Honig, CC Lee, Russ Joseph, Alan Wolff; and Associate Director, Trista Wdziekonski. The students learned what to expect in the next 2 years, and how the program will work for them in the future.

Click here to see pictures of Orientation 2011.

Graduation, June 17, 2011

On June 17, 2011, the MSIT graduated its fourteenth class of IT professionals in Northwestern's Technological Institute. The ceremony featured a Salutation by McCormick's Dean Julio Ottino and a Graduation Address by Kenneth J. Porrello, Principal with Deloitte & Touche in Chicago.

Click here to see pictures of Graduation 2011.

End of the Year Party, June 4, 2011

Saturday, June 4, 2011, marked the end of the fifteenth academic year in the MSIT. Seventy-Five students, alumni, instructors, staff, and family members walked to the Norris Center and enjoyed a grilled feast. Along with MSIT's Director, Abraham Haddad, Associate Director, Trista Wdziekonski, MSIT Board/Faculty Member, Randy Berry, Professor Hugh Ryan rand Program Facilitator, George Nejmeh, everyone enjoyed a barbecue and good conversation. A brave group continued the evening around a blazing bonfire on Northwestern's lakefront. The evening was beautiful, and everyone had a great time.

Click here to see pictures of the End of the Year Party 2011.

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