Registration for all 2024 homecoming events is now open! RSVP deadline is Sunday, October 13 unless event states otherwise.
The action-packed weekend starts here! Catch up with old classmates over breakfast and celebrate this year’s honorees.
Friday, October 18 | 8 a.m.
Student Union Memorial Center - North ballroom
If you are unable to attend in-person but would like to attend virtually, please register here.
If you are interested in table sponsorship, please contact engrdev@arizona.edu.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER & ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD "The Coming AI Wave: Privacy, power and the physical world needed to support it"Jerry Hunter recently retired as Chief Operating Officer from Snap, Inc., the company behind the iconic Snapchat app. His three-decade career began at NASA's AMES Research Center and included leadership positions at innovative tech companies including Sun Micro Systems and Amazon. Hunter is also committed to helping students succeed. He helped establish the SnapCats internship program and has generously contributed to the College of Engineering Transfer Student Scholarship fund. |
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OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI VOLUNTEER AWARD Sierra Rose (BS mechanical engineering, 2019) Aeronautical Engineer, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Aeronautical engineer Sierra Rose works at Northrop Grumman Space Systems as a design, integration, and test engineer for the intercontinental ballistic missile program. She has advised students in the Interdisciplinary Capstone program since beginning at Northrop Grumman¸ the industry sponsor for her own senior capstone project. Throughout the school year, she guides students through the design process and strives to develop their confidence as engineers, preparing them for their introduction to industry. Along with her mentorship, Rose has served as a judge at Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Day for the last three years. |
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BEAR DOWN AWARD Nitin Patel joined Caterpillar after earning an MS at the Georgia Institute of Technology and is now an engineering manager. Through his 20-year career, he has contributed significant time and expertise in service to the university, the college and students. Patel has mentored seven capstone design projects and has been Caterpillar’s campus coordinator for 10 years. He recruits Wildcat engineers and works with students through efforts such as Summer TRACK and Summer Engineering Academy. He is also a member of the College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board. |
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DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD Stanley Stachowiak (BS electrical engineering, 1984) Senior Engineering Manager - Retired Stan Stachowiak retired from Cirrus Logic following a career that began with six years of service in the United States Air Force before earning his degree and included a 21-year stint with Burr-Brown and a senior manager role for Texas Instruments. For decades, he fundraised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, raising over $75,000, and volunteered for his church and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Currently, Stachowiak dedicates time to the Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council, coaches students in reading and math, and serves in the Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) program. He and his spouse, Jodi, give to the college and the U of A. |
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Travis McCarthy (BS civil engineering, 1998) Senior Vice President & Southwest Regional Manager, Sundt Construction Travis McCarthy is senior vice president and Southwest regional manager for Sundt Construction. He oversees all aspects of Sundt’s transportation and heavy civil operations throughout Arizona, California, New Mexico and west Texas. He joined the company shortly after graduation and has built his career over his 25 years at Sundt. McCarthy serves on the College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board and the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department Alumni Industry Council. He and his family also established an endowed scholarship for students studying construction engineering management. Beyond campus, he chairs a committee for the Arizona Association of General Contractors. |
Friday, October 18 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Gentle Ben's | 865 E University BlvdJoin us on the rooftop bar of Gentle Ben’s to reconnect with fellow alums! We’ll have food, drinks, games, and more!
Remember those days of friends, food, and fun before the big game? Relive those memories with your fellow alumni at the annual College of Engineering tailgate tent.
Saturday, October 19 | 9 a.m.
The University of Arizona Mall (east side of Old Main)Click here to purchase tickets to the Arizona vs Colorado football game.
Friday, October 18 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
715 N. Park Ave., 2nd FloorStop by the Engineering Design Center during our drop-in hours to explore this innovative makerspace where UA engineering students practice hands-on learning.
Registration is not required.
For College of Engineering Homecoming information, contact Development at engrdev@arizona.edu.Robotics Lab Tour
Friday, Oct. 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME N231
These 20-minute tours highlight the new robotics lab for autonomous systems. Explore the high bay facility and get a first-hand look at the high-end motion-capture system, along with autonomous designs created in the space. Renovations are pending, which may result in a change of venue/content.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Shop Tour
Friday, Oct. 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME N231
These 20-minute tours showcase the state-of-the-art equipment shop, where students learn best safety practices and fabricating processes. Meet the expert team who help student clubs and capstone design teams turn their visions into reality.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Student Clubs Tour
Friday, Oct. 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME Courtyard
These 20-minute tours feature two standout design/build student clubs. Every year, the UA Baja Racing team creates an off-road vehicle from scratch, while the AIAA student club fabricates model aircraft and rockets. Both groups then enter their projects in national and international competitions.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Wind Tunnel Tour
Friday, Oct. 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME N229
These 20-minute tours demonstrate the department’s wind-tunnel facilities, among the best in higher education. With speeds that range from subsonic to hypersonic, the wind tunnels are a cornerstone of important research for the university and its industry/government partners.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Homecoming Lunch
Friday, Oct. 18 | noon to 1:30 p.m. | AME Courtyard
The AME department hosts alumni, faculty, students and staff for a BBQ lunch. Attendees can also register for tours at the lunch if any open spaces remain. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 9.Contact: Arvind Raman | 520.621.5754 | ramana@arizona.edu
Drop-in hour at the Salter Lab or Old Engineering Student Lounge
Friday, Oct. 18 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Salter Lab - 1130 N. Mountain Ave.
Old Engineering - 1127 James E. Rogers Way
Stop by either location to visit with BME faculty and students who work and learn in these spaces. Registration not required.Contact: Mario Romero-Ortega | 520.278.7855 | romeroortega@arizona.edu
Alumni & Community Reunion
Friday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Snakes & Lattes
Catch up with old friends and faculty at Snakes & Lattes on University Blvd. Food will be provided, along with a cash bar.Contact: Brandon Derrow | 520.278.7855 | bsderrow@arizona.edu
Lab Tours
Friday, Oct. 18 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Harshbarger 118A
CHEE leadership provide an update on exciting department growth and goals, followed by a faculty-led tour of undergraduate labs, where attendees will get to take part in a short experiment.Contact: Holly Altman | 520.621.2591 | haltman@arizona.edu
Centennial Lecture
Friday, Oct. 18 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Cesar E. Chavez Building, Room 110
Challenges and Pathways for a Sustainable Arizona Water Future
Join the department for a sustainable water symposium, featuring speaker Leslie Meyers of the Salt River Project. The event includes a panel discussion with regional leaders in the field, plus a presentation on efforts from the U of A and its partners for moving towards Net-Zero Urban Water in the Southwest.
Contact: Jennifer Kruse | 520.621.6563 | jkruse@arizona.edu
CAEM BBQ
Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m. | CAEM Courtyard
Annual Homecoming BBQ for CAEM alums, industry partners, and other invited guests. Registration required. Registration deadline Friday October 11th.
Then and Now: A trip down ECE memory lane
Friday, Oct. 18 | 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ECE Building 556Q
Please Join Us for an ECE Trip Down Memory Lane, Food, & Friends! Registration appreciated!Contact: Keli Brinke | 520.621.2434 | kelib@arizona.edu
Alumni BBQ
Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Applied Research Building (ARB) Courtyard
Join us for department updates, tours of MSE facilities within the ARB building, food & friends!Contact: Elsa Morales | 520.626.6762 | elsam@arizona.edu
W.C. Lacy Distinguished Lecture:
“Cupric Canyon Capital –The Evolution of a Copper Mine”
Friday, Oct. 18 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Holsclaw Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, N. Olive Rd.
The annual Lacy Lecture is a Homecoming institution. The speaker this year is Timothy Snider, Chairman, Cupric Canyon Capital, LP/GP. A reception follows the talk.Contact: Denise Sandoval | 520.621.6063 | midsandoval@arizona.edu
Grad SlamX Poster Presentation
Friday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. to noon | Old Engineering Building
Top SIE graduate students present their research in this annual competition.SIE Homecoming BBQ
Friday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Old Engineering Building
Join us as for lunch and to celebrate the poster presenters!Contact: Mia Schnaible | 520.621.6551 | mias@arizona.edu
Learn more about Class of '74 Reunion events. Make sure to visit the Homecoming Hub reunion page.
You can make a gift in honor of your class, a cherished professor or your favorite program.
Visit the Arizona Alumni Association for further details on Homecoming events.
