Regional Events
August 2025
Join us for an alumni meetup at a Millennium Park Summer Music Series concert on Thursday, August 7! This free concert features Chicago-based R&B/house music act Ten City, plus Caramelo Haze and DJ Emmaculate. Bring your own blankets and beverages to this casual, picnic-style event. We’ll provide Jimmy John’s sandwiches, soft drinks, and Illinois Tech swag (while supplies last).
Kick back, reconnect with classmates, and meet new Scarlet Hawks while celebrating the end of summer with live music under the Chicago skyline at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Hawk Hangouts: Millennium Park Summer Music Series Concert
Thursday, August 7
6:30-9 p.m. CT (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
Jay Pritzker Pavillion (201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601)
Free Admission
Past Events
April 2025
Join us for an alumni reception in Boston at Woods Hill Pier 4! Special thank you to Rohit Prasad (M.S. EE '99), vice president and head scientist of Amazon Alexa AI, for hosting this event.
Woods Hill Pier 4
300 Pier 4 Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210
Reception: 12 p.m.
Join us for an alumni reception in Washington D.C. at the historic Old Ebbitt Grill!
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Reception: 12 p.m.
Join us for an alumni reception in Detroit at Slows Bar BQ! Special thank you to Mike Mikula (MET '91, M.S. METM '93) for hosting this event.
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
Reception: 6 p.m.
March 2025
Join us for an alumni reception in the Austin area at The Boring Company's Hyperloop Plaza! Special thank you to Arun Prakash (AE ’99) for hosting this event.
Hyperloop Plaza
865 FM1209
Bastrop, TX 78602
Join us for an alumni reception in the Houston area! Special thank you to Victoria Meyer (CE '90) for hosting this event at her home in Spring, TX.
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association for an exciting evening at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as the Chicago Cubs take on the Kansas City Royals during Spring Training. Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy the game from the Third Base Party Deck—a shaded, private space reserved just for the Illinois Tech alumni group.
Tickets are $67 per person and include game admission, food, and soft drinks.
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals
6:05 p.m. MT (First Pitch)
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
February 2025
Join us for an alumni reception in the San Francisco Bay Area at the KPMG offices in Silicon Valley. This event will feature special guest Lauren Braun (M.Des. ’13), who will speak about her Illinois Tech experience and her professional journey that is at the intersection of people and product. Special thank you to Trustee Patricia Rios-Haniger (BA '85, M.B.A. '88) for hosting this event.
KPMG Silicon Valley
2755 Augustine Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Lauren Braun (M.Des. ’13)
Lauren Braun (M.Des. ’13) works at the intersection of people and product. Over the past 20 years, her career has spanned from international NGOs and public affairs, to product design and innovation. Some of her career highlights include shipping the world’s first consumer 3D body scanner and launching the last five models of the Apple Watch. In 2024, she became Apple's first product marketing manager for the environment, helping to drive deep decarbonization across every product.
Braun received a bachelor’s degree in art history and business from the University of Michigan and a master’s of design from Illinois Tech’s Institute of Design. She resides in San Francisco and occasionally lectures on product management, most recently at Harvard University.
January 2025
Join us for an alumni reception in Miami! Special thank you to CarlosAndrés Somarriba Tablada (LAW '04) for hosting this event.
The Great House at Quayside
5000 Towerside Terrace
Miami, Florida 33138
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
November 2024
The International Committee of the Illinois Tech Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office of Career Services and Office of Student Life, looks forward to seeing you at our Virtual Global Alumni Gathering on Saturday, November 16! Stay tuned for more information to be part of this special opportunity to connect with alumni across the globe and explore how your community is powering the difference for Illinois Tech—all from the comfort of your living room!
October 2024
Join us for an alumni reception in Del Mar, California with special guest speaker Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Matthew Spenko! Thank you to Life Trustee Marty Cooper (EE ’50) and Adopted Hawk Arlene Harris for hosting this event at their home in Del Mar, CA.
Reception: 6 p.m.
For security purposes, event address information will be provided following registration.
Join us for an alumni reception in Seattle at the Starbucks Center. Special thank you to our friends at Starbucks, particularly alumna Sarah Rigor (M.S.D.M. '14), for allowing us to use their space for the event.
Starbucks Support Center
2401 Utah Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98134
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an alumni reception in the Los Angeles area! Special thank you to Ken (PHYS '67) and Dale Petrulis for hosting this event at their home in Redondo Beach, CA.
Reception: 6 p.m.
For security purposes, event address information will be provided following registration.
June 2024
Join us in Naperville for an alumni reception on Tuesday, June 4. This event is being hosted by Illinois Tech Life Trustee John Calamos (ECON ’63, M.B.A. ’70).
CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court
Naperville, Il
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
April 2024
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Indianapolis for an unforgettable event featuring a viewing of the total solar eclipse! Before the eclipse, there will be a lunch and learn featuring Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics Emily Leiner from Lewis College of Science and Letters.
Tickets are $20 to attend and capacity is limited. All attendees will be given protective solar eclipse glasses for the event. Don’t miss your chance to experience this historical celestial event with the Illinois Tech community!
Lunch & Professor Talk: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Eclipse Viewing: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:06:03 p.m. to 3:09:54 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Orange County for a reception. This event is being hosted by Vazi (M.S. CS '88) and Amit (EE '88) Okhandiar at their home.
Okhandiar Residence
Irvine, CA
The exact address will be provided after registration for privacy reasons.
Reception: 2 p.m. PDT
March 2024
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association for a Chicago Cubs Spring Training game versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Festivities will be held on the First Base Party Deck, a shaded area that is exclusively reserved for the Illinois Tech alumni group.
The cost of this event is $72 per person which includes food and soft drinks.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
1:05 p.m. MT
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
Registrants will receive directions and additional event information the week before the event via email. Please direct any questions to Anna Gerlach, agerlach@iit.edu.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Houston for a reception with special guest, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Kenneth T. Christensen. This event is being hosted by Life Trustee Mike Graff (CHE ’77).
The Houstonian Hotel
Teak Room
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
January 2024
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Miami for a reception. This event is being hosted by Trustee Joel Krauss (MATH '71).
Smith & Wollensky Miami Beach
1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Reception: 6:30 p.m. EST
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Bonita Springs for a reception on Thursday, January 18. This event is being hosted by Trustee Mark (EE '88) and Fran Wallace at their home.
Reception: 6:30 p.m. EST
November 2023
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in the San Diego area for a reception. This event is being hosted by Ed (CHE '54) and Beryl Flom at their home in La Jolla.
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
The International Committee of the Illinois Tech Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office of Career Services and Office of Student Life, looks forward to seeing you at our Virtual Global Alumni Gathering on Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. CDT! Register now to be a part of this special opportunity to connect with alumni across the globe and explore how your community is powering the difference for Illinois Tech—all from the comfort of your living room!
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Baltimore for a reception. This event is being hosted by Michael Hill (CS ’82).
Engineers Club
Garrett Jacobs Mansion
11 West Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21201
Reception: 2 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Washington D.C. for a reception. This event is being hosted by Brian Ippolito (AE ’92).
The Monocle Restaurant
107 D St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in New York City for a reception with special guest, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Kenneth T. Christensen. This event is being hosted by John Calamos (ECON '63, M.B.A. '70).
Calamos Investments
50 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1600
New York, NY 10020
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
October 2023
You are invited to join us in Madrid for our Spain Alumni Gathering on Monday, October 23 from 7-9 p.m. If you have any questions, please email rsvpevents@iit.edu.
Tickets are $25 USD to attend and there is limited capacity for this event.
July 2023
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Minnesota for a reception. Alumni, current and first-year students, and their families are welcome to attend this summer send-off event before the fall semester starts. This event is being hosted by Harley Feldman (CHEM '69).
Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge
3746 Sunset Dr
Spring Park, MN 55384
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
June 2023
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association for an alumni dinner. The event is being hosted by Ted Brown (CHEM '50) at his home, Evergreen Woods.
April 2023
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in San Francisco for a reception.
The Vault Garden
Plaza Level, 555 California St
San Francisco, CA 94104
Reception: 6 p.m.
March 2023
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Seattle for a reception.
Aerlume
2003 Western Ave Suite C
Seattle, WA 98121
Reception: 6 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Tampa for a reception and meet the Illinois Tech baseball team on their spring trip through Florida. More event details coming soon!
Seasons 52
204 Westshore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Boston for a reception. This event is being hosted by Sam Desai (MS IE '69) at his home.
Downtown Boston
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
February 2023
Cheer on the Illinois Tech Men’s Volleyball team as they face UC Santa Cruz and Cal Lutheran in the CLU Invitational Tournament!
Cal Lutheran University
60 West Olsen Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
UC Santa Cruz: 3 p.m.
Cal Lutheran: 6 p.m.
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Miami for a reception.
Smith & Wollensky
1 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
November 2022
Join the Illinois Tech Alumni Association in Pasadena for a reception to cheer on Illinois Tech as the men's basketball team takes on Caltech.
Gaucho Grill
455 S Lake Avenue, Suite 102
Pasadena, CA 91101
2-4 p.m. PT
This event is being hosted by John G. (ME '61) and Jane Olin.
August 2022
Victory Park Capital Advisors
150 North Riverside, Suite 5200
Chicago, IL
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
This event is being hosted by Illinois Tech Trustee Richard Levy (LAW '97, MBA '97).
July 2022
CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court
Naperville, Il
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
This event is being hosted by Illinois Tech Trustee John Calamos (ECON '63, MBA '70).
May 2022
Join us on Tuesday, May 10 from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual alumni listening session with President Raj Echambadi. Alumni will have the opportunity to share experiences, questions, and concerns and help guide the university through collaboration.
March 2022
Eddie V’s
301 E. 5th St
Austin, TX
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Smith & Wollensky
1 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
8985 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Openaire at The Line Hotel
3515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Top of the Market
750 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
February 2022
Flemings Santa Clara
2762 Augustine Dr, Suite 110
Santa Clara, CA
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
The Vault Garden
555 California St
San Francisco, CA
Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Aerlume
2003 Western Ave, Suite C
Seattle, WA
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
