February 12, 2026 ME150 Seminar, Distinguished Alumni Christine Schyvinck Written By: Caitlin Scott Departments: Mechanical Engineering Categories: Alumni|Event Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 4:00-5:00pm as our ME 903: Distinguished Alumni Seminar Series continues to celebrate the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s 150th anniversary. Our featured speaker is Christine Schyvinck, President, CEO, and Chairman of Shure Incorporated, a global leader in audio technology. Since joining Shure in 1989 as a Quality Engineer, she has held multiple leadership roles across engineering, operations, sales, and global marketing. Under her direction, Shure has expanded international operations, boosted sales, enhanced delivery performance, and strengthened inclusive leadership and sustainability efforts. Appointed CEO in 2016, Chris is only the fourth person to lead the Company. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UW–Madison and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Northwestern. Read more about her presentation and bio in the event flyer. We are commemorating the ME department’s 150th anniversary throughout the 2025-2026 academic year with special events and historical reflections. Check out the ME 150th site for more.