Upcoming Events

Alumni Weekend

Join us for the AE Annual Alumni weekend on October 11 and 12. This fall you will find opportunities to engage with current students, network with alumni, and cheer the Fighting Illini onto victory. Events and additional activities will be added as they are confirmed.

Group of alumni dressed in illinois gear

Alumni Weekend Itinerary

Thursday, October 10

AE Recent Alumni Group Panel Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Third floor of CIF
Alumni weekend kicks off Thursday evening with panel sessions for our students hosted by the AE Recent Alumni Advisory Group. Topics will cover portfolio building, transitioning from student to professional, workplace mindset and emotional intelligence, and career path trajectories.

Friday, October 11

Open Session of the AE Alumni Board Meeting
7:30am - 10:15am
Location TBA
Join the AE Alumni Advisory Board for breakfast and an open session with news from the department and the alumni advisory groups.

  • 7:30am - Continental Breakfast
  • 8:00am – Welcome and Department Overview    
  • Additional Topics Announced Soon 

Talbot Laboratory and OPEL Tours
10:30am - 11:30 am
Begin at east Talbot Steps (off the quad)
All alumni are welcome to tour new facilities in Talbot Laboratory & OPEL. Tours begin at the east side entrance of Talbot Laboratory. 

AE Alumni Social
Time: 6:00pm
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
Friday evening join your fellow alumni for dinner and drinks at this social event. Alice Campbell Alumni Center features a curated gallery of Illini memorabilia all alumni will enjoy. 
 
Saturday, October 12

AE Annual Tailgate
Time: TBA
Join AE students, alumni, faculty and staff as we celebrate Illini football. The tailgate is open to alumni and their guests. Registration is requested.

Illini Football vs. Purdue
Kickoff Time: TBA
Memorial Stadium
Tickets for AE alumni this year are reserved in section 106. Located on the east side of the stadium, this section puts alumni in a prime viewing spot on the 40 yard line. Tickets are available at a cost of $55 per person and must be purchased in advance.

For questions or to request disability accommodations, please email Courtney McLearin at [email protected]

Contacts

Tim Cochrane

Tim Cochrane
Associate Director of Advancement

[email protected]

Debra Levey Larson

Debra Levey Larson
Communications and Alumni Relations

[email protected]

Courtney McLearin

Courtney McLearin
Event and Alumni Relations Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]