Alumni had exclusive access to a pre-event breakfast before joining in to build a LEGO Block City at the popular annual summer event. Photo: Michael GossAlumni, families, and guests took part in a guided walking tour at the annual Morton Arboretum Family Day. Photo: Michael GossGlobal Gathering 2017 keynote speaker and Illinois Tech Trustee Michael Graff (CHE ’77) [left], chairman and chief executive officer of American Air Liquide Holdings, speaks with attendees Patrick Bourbon (M.S. FIN ’00) [right] and Ramiro Atristain (M.B.A. ’93) [center]. Photo: Matthieu Gauchet PhotographeAlumni met with academics and leaders from around the world this year at Illinois Tech’s second Global Gathering in Paris. Photo: Matthieu Gauchet PhotographeParticipants at the 2017 Global Gathering heard from expert panelists on what Illinois Tech can do to address “Global Challenges of the 21st Century” in the areas of water, health and wellness, energy, and security. Photo: Matthieu Gauchet PhotographeTech-X honoree Howard Tullman of 1871 addresses the technology and civic leaders of Chicago with words of gratitude and reflection on his life and career at the first annual Tech-X Award event. Photo: JM Photo ChicagoPresident Alan Cramb [left], Illinois Tech Trustee Chris Gladwin [center right], and J. B. Pritzker [right] present Howard Tullman of 1871 with the first Tech-X Award from Illinois Tech. Photo: JM Photo ChicagoAlumni enjoyed dining with featured speaker Robert Brackett [far left], Institute for Food Safety and Health director, at a luncheon sponsored by the Gunsaulus Society, Illinois Tech’s planned giving society. Photo: Michael GossParticipants in the 10th Reunion reminisced around the Class of 2007 bench, their student gift to Mies Campus when they graduated. Photo: Bonnie RobinsonMembers of the 50th Reunion committee look on as President Alan Cramb addresses attendees at the Reunion Luncheon, which honored the 50th, 25th, 10th, and 1st reunion classes and members of the Golden Society, individuals who graduated more than 50 years ago. Photo: Bonnie RobinsonStudents celebrated their Spirit Day 2017 Illinois Tech pride alongside alumni at the Homecoming Carnival.
