Grainger College of Engineering, All Events
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Two days of conversation across the AI computing stack, from algorithms and data to tools, systems, and novel hardware.
Monday, August 31, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Stop by and play a couple rounds of Bingo! Hosted by Engineering Council, play for a chance to win Grainger Engineering themed prizes!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Come see real John Deere equipment up close, grab some swag, and connect with company representatives and Grainger Engineering alumni! Learn more about internship and full-time engineering opportunities with this leading equipment manufacturer.
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Join us for free ice cream and learn more about how Graduate Programs can help you make the most of your experience at Grainger Engineering! *for First Year Graduate Students only
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Welcome Grainger Engineers! Join us for eNight to celebrate the start of the new year! Meet with Engineering Council and Student Organizations, enjoy free food, a live DJ, games, limited edition Grainger Engineering merchandise and more!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Whether it's an internship, research or study abroad, Grainger Engineering has an international opportunity for you!Enjoy an international treat and talk with program participants, exchange students and program representatives to start planning your international experience.
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Monday, September 7, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Speaker: Jong Yeon Lee
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Friday, September 18, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Speaker: Kate Smith, Nothwestern University
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.
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Two days of conversation across the AI computing stack, from algorithms and data to tools, systems, and novel hardware.
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Speaker: Arnab Banerjee
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U. of I. faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to learn about the research, projects, expertise, and services offered by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA).
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Peer Mentoring Center
Recurring
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.
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Two days of conversation across the AI computing stack, from algorithms and data to tools, systems, and novel hardware.
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Founders Week
RecurringFounders Week brings together the extended Illini entrepreneurship community, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners for a celebration of the collective successes of Illinois entrepreneurship. The on-campus event includes networking, panel discussions, a pitch competition, and opportunities to learn about the latest technologies and startups coming out of
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Peer Mentoring Center
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