Grainger Engineering: Special Events Calendar

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

  • Image of four female pilots with an airplane behind them
    • 5:30 pm
    • Beckman Institute, Auditorium (room 1025)

    Join the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Women in Aerospace for a viewing of Fly Girls which tells the largely unknown story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), featuring a remarkable group of former WASPs who recall the planes they flew, the challenges they met, and the pride they felt in playing a role in the American war effort.

Friday, April 5, 2024

  • Image of Alma with a rocket, beaker, and light bulb
    • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Bardeen and Engineering Quads

    Aspire to Inspire. Experience exciting exhibits and competitions during Engineering Open House 2024!

  • Image of Engineering Hall
    • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    • 301 Engineering Hall - 1308 W. Green St, Urbana

    Engineering Open House showcases the engineering campus to more than 50,000 visitors each year. It is the largest student-run event at the U of I, and is free and fun for all ages. The Grainger College of Engineering welcomes all alumni to 301 Engineering Hall from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Friday for snacks and a warm place to relax.

  • Image of 2024 Alumni Award for Distinguished Service recipients
    • 11:00 am
    • NCSA Auditorium

    Meet the 2024 class of Alumni Award for Distinguished Service Recipients! From plasma display technology to differential algebraic equations, thermal analysis to revolutionizing industry problem-solving, our distinguished alumni are global leaders in technology, innovation, philanthropy and entrepreneurship.

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Monday, April 15, 2024