Weeks of Welcome

Friday, August 21

Launch!: 1:45-4 p.m., Bardeen Quad
Join the fun with games and prizes during an official welcome to Grainger Engineering! All first-year students will be directed to Bardeen Quad following the campus New Student Convocation and Welcome celebration. Please note that this event is for first-year, transfer, ZJUI and international exchange undergraduate engineering students.

Monday, August 24

First Day of Class Photo Op: 9-11 a.m., Graziano Plaza
Celebrate your first day of class with us by grabbing some Grainger Engineering merch and taking a first-day photo to share!

Photo Credit: Heather Coit/Grainger Engineering

Wednesday, August 26

Donuts with the Deans: 9 a.m., Graziano Plaza
Connect with our deans over donuts, coffee and tea. Attendees will also receive a free Grainger Engineering coffee mug while supplies last.

Thursday, August 27

"A Chip Odyssey" Documentary Screening and Q&A: 5:30 p.m., Grainger Auditorium (Electrical and Computer Engineering Building Room 1002)
The Grainger College of Engineering and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago invite you to join us for a special screening of "A Chip Odyssey," an epic documentary tracing Taiwan’s transformation into a global semiconductor leader. Guests are also invited to stay for a Q&A session featuring leading experts in semiconductor research. RSVP now!

Monday, August 31

Bingo Night: 5-7 p.m., Siebel Center for Computer Science Room 0224
Come play for a chance to win Grainger Engineering and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign merchandise and other prizes. This event is hosted by Engineering Council.

Tuesday, September 1

John Deere Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Graziano Plaza
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.

Wednesday, September 2

Grad Welcome: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Graziano Plaza
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! Please note that this event is for first-year graduate students only.

eNight: 5-8 p.m., Springfield Ave. and Campus Instructional Facility
Celebrate the start of the new year at eNight! Meet with our Engineering Council and student organizations while enjoying free food, a live DJ, vintage arcade games, limited-edition Grainger Engineering merch and more.

Thursday, September 3

Study Abroad Fair: 1-5 p.m., Graziano Plaza
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.