Past Events

March Board of Directors Meeting

March 22, 2024

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors meets for their next bi-monthly meeting.

 

Celebrate National Engineers Week 2024

February 24, 2024

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation celebrates National Engineers Week 2024!

Engineering Focus 2024: E-Week Luncheon

February 20, 2024

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation kicks off National Engineers Week in Chicago with the 2024 Engineering Focus Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago.

January Board of Directors Meeting

January 26, 2024

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors meets for their next bi-monthly meeting.

 

2024 Incentive Award Application Opens

January 1, 2024

The 2024 Incentive Award application opens January 1st.

Giving Tuesday 2023

November 29, 2023

Celebrate #GivingTuesday, a worldwide day of giving and service, with Chicago Engineers’ Foundation.

November Board of Directors Meeting

November 17, 2023

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors for their next bi-monthly meeting.

 

Chicago Public Schools Funding Your Future Expo

November 1, 2023

Chicago Public Schools high school seniors are invited to the “Funding Your Future Expo”.  Chicago Engineers’ Foundation will be among the scholarship award providers attending.

5th Grade Girls STEM Day

October 28, 2023

Chicago area STEM organizations present 5th Grade Girls STEM Day on Saturday, October 28th at Moraine Valley Community College.

100 Black Men of Chicago College Fair

October 14, 2023

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation will be at the 100 Black Men of Chicago College Fair.  Stop by and see us!

IEEE Chicago 129th Anniversary Fair

October 14, 2023

Join the IEEE Chicago Section for their 129th anniversary event and stop by the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation information table too.

2023 Annual Meeting

September 21, 2023

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation invites guests to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting and reception on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  To RSVP and for more information email [email protected].

 

Nanograf Facility Tour

August 1, 2023

Chicago Engineers Foundation is honored to partner with the Rotary Club of Chicago and Nanograf for a special tour and networking event at the Nanograf facility in Chicago.

Celebrate the Class of 2023

June 8, 2023

Chicago Engineers Foundation honors the Class of 2023 at the Incentive Award Celebration

May Board of Directors Meeting

May 4, 2023

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors meets on Friday, May 4th.

Speakeasy Chicago Premium Auction

April 28, 2023

The Premium Auction is open from April 14th through the Speakeasy Chicago event on April 28th

Speakeasy Chicago

April 28, 2023

Chicago Engineers Foundation presents a Roaring 1920’s evening at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Happy Hour at the Union League Club

April 14, 2023

Join engineering professionals for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

2023 Incentive Award Application Deadline

April 1, 2023

Completed applications for 2023 Incentive Awards are due on April 1, 2023 by 9:00pm Central Time.

Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered.  2023 award recipients will be notified in June 2023.

March Board of Directors Meeting

March 24, 2023

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors meets Friday, March 24th.

Celebrate National Engineers Week 2023

February 25, 2023

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation celebrates National Engineers Week in Chicago with a series of volunteer opportunities to engage with and inspire the next generation of engineers.

Engineering Futures Scholarship Workshop

February 23, 2023

Engineering Futures is a virtual workshop providing information and tips to create great scholarship applications.

Engineering Focus: E-Week Luncheon

February 21, 2023

Chicago Engineers Foundation kicks off National Engineers Week in Chicago with the 2023 Engineering Focus Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago.

January Board of Directors Meeting

January 27, 2023

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors meets on Friday, January 27th

2023 Incentive Award Application Opens

January 1, 2023

Applications open for the Class of 2023 Incentive Awards

Giving Tuesday 2022

November 29, 2022

Giving Tuesday 2022, a worldwide day of giving, is Tuesday, November 29th

November Board of Directors Meeting

November 18, 2022

The next bi-monthly meeting of the Board of Directors is Friday, November 18th.

5th Grade Girls STEM Day

November 12, 2022

Fifth grade girls, their parents, and educators are invited to this annual STEM learning event.

100 Black Men of Chicago College Fair

October 15, 2022

Chicago Engineers Foundation will be at the 100 Black Men of Chicago College Fair, the largest college scholarship fair targeting African American and Latino students in the Midwest.

2022 Annual Meeting & September Board Meeting

September 22, 2022

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers Foundation welcomes the 2022-2023 slate of Officers, Directors, and Associate Council members, and kicks off the new academic year.

Engineering Internships: Best Practices to Secure an Internship

August 31, 2022

Chicago Engineers Foundation is pleased to present a virtual discussion with Destination Internship co-founders Matthew Kadus and Michael Kadus.

Celebrate the Class of 2022

June 9, 2022

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers Foundation cordially invites guests to attend the Incentive Award Celebration, honoring the Class of 2022.

Game Night at the Union League Club

June 2, 2022

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Associate Council invites guests to Game Night on Thursday, June 2nd.

May Board of Directors Meeting

May 6, 2022

The next bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors is Friday, May 6th at 11:45am.

Game Night at the Union League Club

April 27, 2022

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Associate Council presents Game Night on Wednesday, April 27th at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Game Night at ULCC

March 23, 2022

The Chicago Engineers Foundation Associate Council presents Game Night at the Union League Club of Chicago.

March Board of Directors Meeting

March 11, 2022

The next bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors is Friday, March 11th at 11:45am.

Engineering Futures Scholarship Event

February 24, 2022

Join Chicago Engineers Foundation, Calculated Genius, and Just the Right Amount for a virtual discussion focused on scholarship opportunities for future engineers.

Engineering Focus: E-Week Luncheon

February 22, 2022

Chicago Engineers Foundation kicked off National Engineers Week in Chicago with the 2022 Engineering Focus Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago.

January Board of Directors Meeting

January 28, 2022

The next bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors is Friday, January 28th at 11:45am.  This meeting is virtual.

The College Experience: What to Expect as an Engineering Student

January 26, 2022

Chicago Engineers Foundation presents a virtual discussion focused on the college experience, from an engineering student’s perspective.

January Meet the Board Happy Hour

January 11, 2022

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

December Meet the Board Happy Hour

December 14, 2021

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

November Board of Directors Meeting

November 19, 2021

The next bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors is Friday, November 19th at 11:45am.  This meeting is virtual.

 

November Meet the Board Happy Hour

November 16, 2021

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

October Meet the Board Happy Hour

October 12, 2021

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

2021 Annual Meeting and September Board Meeting

September 23, 2021

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers Foundation welcomes the 2021-2022 slate of Officers, Directors, and Associate Council members.

Engineering Internships: Best Practices to Securing an Internship

September 21, 2021

Chicago Engineers Foundation and Destination Internship present a virtual discussion focused on best practices to securing a great internship.

Join CEF at the Chicago Triathlon

August 29, 2021

Get ready to #SwimBikeRun with Chicago Engineers Foundation at the Chicago Triathlon.

2021 Virtual Incentive Award Celebration

June 10, 2021

Chicago Engineers Foundation celebrates the Incentive Award Class of 2021 on June 10, 2021.

COVID-19 and Wastewater Virtual Townhall

May 18, 2021

Chicago Engineers Foundation is proud to co-sponsor this event with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and Argonne National Laboratory.

Engineering Spotlight: Chicago’s Water System

April 22, 2021

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presents the next Engineering Spotlight virtual event focused on the past and future of Chicago’s water system.

Engineering Futures: Virtual Scholarship Event

March 24, 2021

Chicago Engineers Foundation, Calculated Genius, and Just the Right Amount present a virtual discussion offering tips for creating great scholarship applications, and opportunities available to high school students planning to pursue engineering degrees in college.

Engineering Internships: Best Practices to Secure an Internship

March 23, 2021

Chicago Engineers Foundation and Destination Internship present a virtual discussion on securing college internships.

All That Jazz Virtual Fundraising Event

March 19, 2021

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presented All That Jazz, a virtual fundraising event on March 19, 2021.

Engineering Futures: Virtual Scholarship Event

February 25, 2021

Students, parents, and educators are invited to the inaugural Engineering Futures virtual scholarship event.

CEF Celebrates National Engineers Week 2021

February 23, 2021

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation celebrates National Engineers Week in Chicago with a series of virtual volunteer opportunities to engage with and inspire aspiring engineers.

Engineering Focus: National Engineers Week 2021 Kickoff

February 22, 2021

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presents a virtual kickoff National Engineers Week in Chicago.

Engineering Spotlight: Engineers Fighting COVID-19

January 27, 2021

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presents the next Engineering Spotlight virtual event. Industry experts facilitate virtual discussions focused on trending topics relevant to engineering professionals, students, and the community.

2121 Incentive Award Application Opens

January 1, 2021

Graduating high school seniors who live in Chicago, or attend a high school in the city of Chicago, are invited to submit an application to be considered for a 2021 Incentive Award.

December Meet the Board Happy Hour

December 22, 2020

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

November Meet the Board Happy Hour

November 24, 2020

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for a Virtual Happy Hour.

Engineering Spotlight: Healthy Buildings During COVID-19

November 18, 2020

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presents the inaugural Engineering Spotlight virtual event, focused on Healthy Buildings:  Design, Construction, and Operation During COVID-19. 

November Board of Directors Meeting

November 13, 2020

The next bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors is Friday, November 13th.

October Meet the Board Happy Hour

October 27, 2020

Join the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors for Happy Hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

2020 Annual Meeting and September Board of Directors Meeting

September 24, 2020

Guests are invited to attend the virtual 2020 Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Annual Meeting

2020 Virtual Incentive Award Celebration

July 24, 2020

Join Chicago Engineers’ Foundation for a virtual celebration in honor of the Incentive Award Class of 2020.

July Board of Director’s Meeting

July 23, 2020

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation meets for bi-monthly Board of Director’s meetings at the Union League Club.

Advanced registration is required to attend.  For more information email [email protected].

CEF & Rotary/One Present: A Virtual Discussion with Former NASA Director

July 21, 2020

Rotary/One Chicago and Chicago Engineers Foundation partner to present a virtual discussion with Lewis S. G. Braxton III, Former Deputy Center Director of NASA Ames Research Center.

C2ST Presents Engineering at the Service of Humanity with CEF

July 9, 2020

Join The Chicago Council on Science and Technology  (C2ST) , in partnership with Chicago Engineers Foundation,  as Dean Rashid Bashir of the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explores grand opportunities to address grand challenges across engineering, biology, and medicine.

Black Engineers, Scientists, and Inventors in American History: PART II

June 23, 2020

Join National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) co-founder and CEF Alum, George A. Smith, for a second installment of this virtual discussion featuring even more men and women who revolutionized the world.

Black Engineers, Scientists and Inventors in American History

June 3, 2020

George A. Smith, a Co-founder of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), hosts this virtual presentation for students of all ages.

2020 Incentive Award Application Deadline

May 1, 2020

Completed applications for 2020 Incentive Awards are due on May 1, 2020 by 9:00pm Central Time.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  2020 award recipients will be notified in June 2020.

CEF Online Auction

March 27, 2020

Welcome to the inaugural online auction

March Board of Director’s Meeting

March 19, 2020

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation meets for bi-monthly Board of Director’s meetings at the Union League Club.

Advanced registration is required to attend.  For more information email [email protected].

CEF Celebrates National Engineers Week

February 22, 2020

The week of February 16th through 22nd is National Engineers’ Week.  Chicago Engineers Foundation is celebrating Chicago engineers.

Engineering Focus: National Engineers Week Kickoff

February 17, 2020

Chicago Engineers Foundation presents a kickoff luncheon to National Engineers Week in Chicago.

CEF & ULCC Presents Black Engineers, Scientists and Inventors in American History

February 13, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, on Wednesday, February 13, the ULCC Public Affairs Subcommittee on Race Relations and Chicago Engineers Foundation (CEF) invite members and their guests to a presentation on “Black Engineers, Scientists and Inventors in American History.”  

The speaker is Mr. George A. Smith, P.E., an alum of the Chicago Engineers Foundation Incentive Award Program (Class of 1971), a member of the CEF Associate Committee, and a Founder of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Trivia Night @ ULCC

February 10, 2020

Get ready for a fun evening at Union League Club of Chicago!

Philanthropy Night Happy Hour at ULCC

February 7, 2020

Join Chicago Engineers Foundation, Luminarts Cultural Foundation, and Union League Boys and Girls Club for the first Philanthropy First Friday at Union League Club of Chicago.

January Board of Director’s Meeting

January 24, 2020

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation meets for bi-monthly Board of Director’s meetings at the Union League Club.

Advanced registration is required to attend.  For more information email [email protected].

First Friday Happy Hour @ULCC

January 10, 2020

Raise a glass and start 2020 with friends of Chicago Engineers Foundation at the Union League Club’s First Friday Member Engagement Happy Hour.

Members and guests are invited to attend on Friday, January 10, 2020.  Special guest bartenders include President and CEF Alum Erik Cempel and Board of Directors member Wendy Betts.  Learn more about Chicago Engineers Foundation and Union League Club of Chicago.

A portion of proceeds benefit Chicago Engineers Foundation

 

Union League Club of Chicago

65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago

5:00pm to 7:oopm

Student Success Networking Event

January 2, 2020

Members of the CEF Class of 2019 and alumni are invited to the annual Student Success Professional Networking event.

Details to follow.

2020 Incentive Award Application Opens

January 1, 2020

The application portal for 2020 Incentive Awards opens on January 1, 2020.

Eligible high school seniors and returning college students may apply via the online portal until April 1, 2020.

View the eligibility requirements here.

November Board of Director’s Meeting

November 15, 2019

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation meets for bi-monthly Board of Director’s meetings at the Union League Club.

Advanced registration is required to attend.  For more information email [email protected].

CEF Happy Hour @ ULCC

October 16, 2019

Join CEF leaders and friends for happy hour at the Union League Club of Chicago.

2019 Annual Meeting & September Board Meeting

September 19, 2019

The CEF leadership invites guests to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting

 

July 2019 Board of Directors Meeting

July 23, 2019

The bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors

2019 Incentive Award Celebration

June 13, 2019

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation invites guests to celebrate the Incentive Award class of 2019.

May 2019 Board of Directors Meeting

May 23, 2019

The bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors

Heartificial Intelligence: A Book Discussion About Artificial Intelligence

May 7, 2019

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation partners with the Union League Club of Chicago Author’s Group and DePaul University to present a luncheon discussion of Heartificial Intelligence, a novel about artificial intelligence.

IEEE-Chicago Section Fair

April 27, 2019

The Chicago Section if the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) presents a student-centered engineering fair proudly sponsored by Chicago Engineers’ Foundation.

Lightning Strikes: A Novel About Nikola Tesla

April 17, 2019

Chicago Engineers Foundation and Union League Club of Chicago present a luncheon discussion of Lightning Strikes, a book about the life and work of Nikola Tesla.

Incentive Award Application Deadline

April 1, 2019

Starting January 1, 2019, submit online applications by 9:00pm (CST) on April 1, 2019 to be considered for an Incentive Award.

 

 

Engineering Magic

March 29, 2019

Thank you for joining Chicago Engineers Foundation for an evening of magic, with an engineering twist.

 

March 2019 Board of Directors Meeting

March 22, 2019

The bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Board of Directors

National Engineers Week 2019

February 22, 2019

CEF volunteers will participate in a variety of activities throughout Chicago during this national week-long initiative to encourage young people to discover engineering.

Celebrating Engineering in Chicago

February 21, 2019

Chicago Engineers Foundation, the Society of Women Engineers-Chicago Chapter, and Union League Club of Chicago present a reception in celebration of engineers.

For details contact Debbie Birrell, Executive Director, at [email protected].

January 2019 Board of Directors Meeting

January 25, 2019

The bi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Engineers Foundation Board of Directors

Student Success Networking Event

January 3, 2019

CEF award recipients/alumni and engineering professionals will gather for this networking event

2019 Incentive Award Application Opens

January 1, 2019

The 2019 Incentive Award cycle opens January 1, 2019.

Completed applications must be submitted by April 1, 2019 via CEF’s online application portal.

Additional information about the CEF Incentive Awards is available here.

November 2018 Board of Directors Meeting

November 16, 2018

The CEF Board meets bi-monthly at 12 pm – 1:00 pm at the Union League Club. The meeting is a luncheon. Attendees include Board members, advisors and interested parties.

For information contact Debbie Birrell, Executive Director at [email protected].

Building Brews: Craft Beer Tasting

October 18, 2018

Exploring the engineering behind craft brewing at a tasting event featuring area breweries.

2018 Annual Meeting

September 20, 2018

The leadership of the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation invites guests to attend the 2018 Annual Meeting.

A World of Innovation: Exploring the 1893 World’s Fair

August 9, 2018

Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presents a look at the innovations and engineering of the 1893 World’s Fair.

July 2018 Board Meeting

July 27, 2018

The CEF Board meets bi-monthly at 12 pm – 1:30 pm at the Union League Club. The meeting is a luncheon. Attendees include Board members, advisors and interested parties.

For information contact Debbie Birrell, Executive Director at [email protected].

May 2018 Board Meeting

May 18, 2018

The CEF Board meets bi-monthly at 12 pm – 1:30 pm at the Union League Club. The meeting is a luncheon. Attendees include Board members, advisors and interested parties.

For information contact Debbie Birrell, Executive Director at [email protected].

March 2018 Board Meeting

March 23, 2018

The CEF Board meets bi-monthly at 12 pm – 1:30 pm at the Union League Club. The meeting is a luncheon. Attendees include Board members, advisors and interested parties.

For information contact Debbie Birrell, Executive Director at [email protected].

Cocktails and Casino

March 1, 2018

Thank you to everyone who participated in Cocktails & Casino! 

It was a wonderful evening in support of the 2018 CEF Incentive Awards.  

National Engineers Week Panel Discussion

February 20, 2018

Celebrate National Engineers Week at a luncheon and panel discussion focused on the importance of STEM education for the Chicago economy.

Student Success Workshop

January 3, 2018

On January 3, 2018 Chicago Engineers’ Foundation presented the inaugural Student Success Workshop. More than 20 CEF Scholars joined professional volunteers for a workshop focused on resume essentials and interview skill development. The afternoon featured facilitated presentation by professional volunteers and CEF leaders, as well as resume evaluations and mock interview sessions.

Thank you to the 2017 CEF award recipients and volunteers who participated in this exciting new initiative.