Events

Welcome back to the Forty Acres! 

Mark your calendar for September 17, 18 and 19 for our Alumni Weekend, bringing alumni of the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering together with students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows & friends! 

Watch for RSVP information in upcoming email reminders. 

Alumni Weekend Kick-off: Networking Happy Hour

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FREE Event
Location TBA
Complimentary food and drinks. Alumni, faculty, staff, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows welcome.

Academy of Distinguished Chemical Engineers Banquet

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ticketed Event
The Bullock Texas State History Museum // MAP

Elegant black-tie optional evening celebrating the Class of 2026 honorees (soon to be announced!) as they receive the department's highest distinction. Includes cocktail hour, seated dinner and ceremony. 

McKetta Tailgate (Texas vs. UTSA)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Tailgate and Kickoff Time TBA
FREE ~Zero Waste~ Event 
Engineering Education and Research Center (EER) Commons + Patio // MAP

Enjoy free food, drinks, family-friendly fun, and free department t-shirts (while they last)! See Texas ChE's new home, the Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building!