Social Conversation Group
SPEAK is an opportunity for both international and domestic students, faculty, and staff to get together, share experiences, and learn from one another. The goals of SPEAK are...
- to engage both international and domestic students in conversation.
- to have international and domestic students expand their cultural knowledge.
- to make friends globally.
- to have fun!
Please see below for information:
- When: Wednesdays 12:50pm - 1:40pm
- Where: 6th Floor Tower
- Who: All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
- RSVP is required if you would like to eat lunch with us. RSVP by 1 p.m. on Tuesday before the meeting. Food will be provided, but please bring something to drink.
Join us: let's chat and have fun!
Thank you all for attending and making it a successful program!
If you are a current student or employee and would like to help with planning, please contact els@iit.edu.
| 2018 Fall Dates | RSVP Link | Let's chat about... | Location* | Name of Facilitator(s) |
| ***Thursday, September 6, 2018*** | No RSVP Needed | Global Language Organization (GLO) Kick off Event | The Bog! | Global Language Organization (GLO) |
| Wednesday, September 12, 2018 |
RSVP Closed |
Social / Small Talk | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Renata Phelps |
| Wednesday, September 19, 2018 |
RSVP Closed |
Homecoming / IIT Clubs | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Renata Phelps |
| Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | RSVP Closed | Going to the doctor / understanding your insurance | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Student Health and Wellness Center |
| Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | RSVP Closed |
Sports | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Brian Casario |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | RSVP Closed | Exploring Chicago | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Elizabeth Johnson |
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | RSVP Closed | Hobbies | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Renata Phelps |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2018 | RSVP by 1 p.m. on Tuesday | Influential people | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Renata Phelps |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2018 | RSVP by 1 p.m. on Tuesday | Halloween | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Elizabeth Johnson |
| Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | RSVP by 1 p.m. on Tuesday | Games | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Judy Sloane |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | RSVP by 1 p.m. on Tuesday |
Thanksgiving | 6th Floor Tower (6C7-1) | Renata Phelps |
*SPEAK is only available at Mies Campus. SPEAK does not meet during summer.