Homecoming Tailgate
2024 Homecoming Tailgate
September 14, 2024
Grange Grove at Memorial Stadium
Tailgate at 9:00 a.m. | Kickoff at 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy complimentary food and drinks and catch up with your fellow alumni before you watch the Fighting Illini take on their homecoming opponents, Central Michigan. A limited number of football tickets are available for alumni on a first-come, first-served basis (limit 4 per household). Registration required; please RSVP by August 28 using the link below:
The Homecoming Tailgate is one of a series of ChBE events taking place during Homecoming weekend. Other events include:
- Graduate Research Symposium (Friday, Sept. 13)
- Alumni and Graduate Awards Ceremony (Friday, Sept. 13)
Advance registration for the Awards Ceremony and Homecoming Tailgate is required. Registration is not needed for the Graduate Research Symposium – everyone is welcome to attend. Visit the links to learn more about each event, or RSVP for the Awards Ceremony and/or Tailgate above.
Special event!
Undergraduate Labs Tour (Friday, Sept. 13)
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | 161 Noyes Laboratory
Take a tour of the chemical sciences undergraduate teaching labs (Unit Ops/ChBE and Organic/Inorganic Chemistry) currently under renovation in Noyes Lab and see firsthand the vision we have for enhancing our facilities and supporting the next generation of chemical scientists. NOTE: for more information about this event, email Meg Edwards at mbedward@illinois.edu.
RSVP for the tour by Friday, September 6 at go.scs.illinois.edu/SCSUndergradLab
Game Day Information
Finding us: The Grange Grove tailgate tent map and a game day parking map are available below. The ChBE tent will be located on the southwest side of Grange Grove by Memorial Stadium. There will be a sign outside our tent that says “Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering." See map below.
Tickets: if you have confirmed football tickets from ChBE, you can pick them at the tailgate. Any tickets not picked up by kick-off will be forfeited.
Parking: The nearest single game parking option to Grange Grove is in Research Park. That lot is available on a first come, first served basis. A shuttle service is available at the corner of Hazelwood drive and Oak Street. Other options are Lot 33 for RVs or Vet Med; these are Athletics controlled; you may find a closer option elsewhere. See map below.
Stadium policies: Memorial Stadium has a clear bag policy in place and cashless concessions. You can find additional information in the Gameday Guide online at: https://fightingillini.com/feature/footballgamedayguide.
Photography: The department plans to capture photographs of this event. Be aware that if you attend, you are consenting to the possibility that your image and likeness may be shared or published by the university for marketing-communications purposes. Please alert the photographer if you don’t want your photograph taken.
Maps: maps for the ChBE tent location and game-day parking are available below.
Visit our apparel webstore!
Looking for ChBE merchandise to sport? We've got you covered with a variety of departmental apparel, including polos, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, and more! We also have swag for the whole family — choose from items designed specifically for your parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Turnaround time is estimated to be between 7-12 business days once an order is placed.
If you have questions or suggestions related to the ChBE Webstore, email us at chbe-comms@illinois.edu.
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