Grainger Engineering: Special Events Calendar

Monday, September 28, 2026

• Fireside chat with Dan Caruso

  Time

  4:00 pm

  Location

  Beckman Institute, Auditorium (Room 1025)

  • Lecture

  

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Founders Week fireside chat

  Time

  3:00 pm

  Location

  Beckman Institute, Auditorium (Room 1025)

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

• American Academy of Arts and Sciences Celebration

  Time

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  The Alice Campbell Alumni Center

  Join us as we honor three distinguished faculty members recently elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Their research and teaching exemplify how curiosity leads to discovery and lasting impact. Please join us in celebrating their achievements and the profound ways they continue to shape our institution and the wider world.

  • Ceremony/Service

  

Friday, October 16, 2026

• MechSE Alumni Social Hour in Chicago

  Time

  5:00 - 7:30 pm

  Location

  Offices of Burns & McDonnell, AT&T Center, 200 W Adams St Unit 2700

  MechSE alumni are invited to a social hour in Chicago!

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• Grainger Engineering Alumni Night at Topgolf

  Time

  3:00 - 6:00 pm

  Location

  Topgolf, 2050 Progress Parkway, Schaumburg, IL

  Enjoy golf in a casual, indoor setting with Grainger Engineering alumni!

  • Social/Informal Event