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.

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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 aero-events@illinois.edu

Contacts

Tim Cochrane
Associate Director of Advancement

tcochran@illinois.edu

Debra Levey Larson
Communications and Alumni Relations

dlarson@illinois.edu

Courtney McLearin
Event and Alumni Relations Coordinator

mailto:cmcleari@illinois.edu