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The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunities
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Engineering All-Class Reunion Week brings together alumni, students, faculty, donors, industry partners, and friends of the College for a week of connection, innovation, and Husky pride. Whether you’re returning to campus for the first time in years or reconnecting with classmates and colleagues, you’ll discover opportunities to learn, network, celebrate, and experience the exciting momentum of UConn Engineering.
Join us for one event or the entire week and reconnect with the people, places, and experiences that make the UConn Engineering community so special.
Registration is required, please see below for each event’s registration link and instructions.
10/3 UConn Engineering Homecoming Tailgate
Start reunion week where every great Homecoming begins. Join fellow UConn Engineering alumni, students, faculty, and friends for a pregame celebration filled with Husky spirit, great conversations, and plenty of engineering pride before heading into the Homecoming game.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:00 am
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 -- View on Map
10/7 Krenicki Arts & Engineering Event
Experience the power of creativity and technology coming together. Explore how engineering and the arts are driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
2132 Hillside Rd #3104, Storrs, CT 06269 -- View on Map
10/4 UConn Engineering STEM Family Field Day
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun. Explore interactive exhibits, meet student innovators, and inspire the next generation of engineers through engaging activities for all ages.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm
UConn Volleyball Center
509 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT 06269 -- View on Map
10/8 Engineers Getting Connected
One of the most meaningful traditions of the week, Engineers Getting Connected brings alumni, industry professionals, and students together for conversations that spark connections, mentorship, and opportunity. Share your experiences, expand your network, and help inspire the next generation of UConn Engineers.Interested in participating - please email engrsignature@foundation.uconn.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Alumni Center Great Hall | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2384 Alumni Drive Storrs, CT -- View on Map
10/6 Inaugural Jeanine Armstrong Gouin Women in Leadership in Engineering Lectureship
Celebrate leadership, innovation, and the impact of women in engineering. Connect with alumni, students, faculty, and industry leaders for an inspiring evening of conversation, networking, and community.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Innovation Partnership Building
159 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269 -- View on Map
Celebrate your connection to UConn Engineering and show off your Husky Pride with this exclusive Alumni Day T-shirt! Whether you're returning to campus, reconnecting with classmates, or cheering on the next generation of engineers, this shirt is a great way to commemorate the occasion and your place in the UConn Engineering community.
$15 per shirt, unisex sizing, available in sizes (XS - 3XL). T-Shirts will be distributed during the Homecoming Tailgate and the UConn Engineering STEM Field Day.
Your UConn Engineering story started with an opportunity. Help create one for the next generation.
A scholarship can make a meaningful difference for an engineering student, opening doors to an education, hands-on experiences and a future filled with possibility. This All-Class Reunion Week, consider paying it forward with a gift to the Engineering Scholarship Fund.
Your gift can help shape the next UConn Engineering story.
The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunities
