November 6
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11:30 AM
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1:30 PM
Join alumni, faculty, staff, and industry partners as we celebrate Engineers’ Day and honor our 2026 award recipients on Friday, November 6, at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. To assist with planning, please register by October 29.
Check-in and refreshments begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch from Blue Plate Catering at 12:00 p.m., and a short program. This year’s honorees are:
- Jenna Gruter, BSCE 2011, Project Manager at Findorff
- Steven Baldridge, BSCE 1982, President of Baldridge Associates
All meals include a garden salad, starch/grains, fresh baked dinner rolls, and dessert. For the main dish, you may choose from:
- Brandied chicken breast – sautéed chicken breast with a blend of chutney, brandy, and fresh herbs
- Baked cod served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge
- Stuffed acorn squash with curry seasoned ancient grains quinoa salad and topped with red pepper coulis (vegan/gf)
Meals are $30 per person for alumni and friends of the department. Payment may be made on the day of the event via check or cash. Ample parking onsite is available free of charge.
CEE faculty and staff, along with Visiting Committee members, emeritus faculty, and award winners, are invited at no cost.