Sesquicentennial Events

UIUC campus
Photo courtesy of the U of I Instagram account @Illinois1867

As part of the University of Illinois Sesquicentennial, the School of Chemical Sciences, the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and the Department of Chemistry are planning a weekend on campus for alumni and friends.


Advance registration is required if you plan to attend any portion of the celebration
Please register by September 27, 2017.


Schedule of events

Friday, October 6, 2017

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Check In (Chemistry Library, 170 Noyes Lab)
9:30 am Coffee, Refreshments (1025 Chem Annex)
10:00 am Rededication of Chemistry Annex (1024 Chem Annex)
11:30 am *Box Lunches (Chemistry Library, 170 Noyes Lab)
1:30 pm Refreshments (1025 Chem Annex)
2:00 pm Herb Gutowsky Citation for Chemical Breakthrough (1024 Chem Annex)
6:00 pm Reception (Alice Campbell Alumni Center)
7:00 pm *Banquet Dinner (Alice Campbell Alumni Center)

 

Saturday, October 7, 2017

8:30 am - 1:00 pm Check In (Chemistry Library, 170 Noyes Lab)
8:30 am Coffee, Refreshments (Chemistry Library, 170 Noyes Lab)
9:00 am Kickoff (100 Noyes Lab)
10:00 am History of ChBE Panel Discussion (100 Noyes Lab)
11:00 am General Chemistry: Past, Present, and Future (100 Noyes Lab)
12:00 pm *Box Lunches (Chemistry Library, 170 Noyes Lab)
1:00 pm Chemistry Annex Discussion (100 Noyes Lab)
2:00 pm SCS Facilities Tour (165 Noyes Lab) - Sign up at Check-In
6:00 pm Reception (Alice Campbell Alumni Center)
7:00 pm *Buffet Dinner (Alice Campbell Alumni Center)

 


Hotel Information

A variety of hotel options are available at special rates. Book by Sept. 5 to take advantage.


Registration Information

Please register online by Friday, Sept. 27.


Share your memories

We invite you to share memories of your time on campus through the SCS Sesquicentennial History form.