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REMINDER: Looking to give back to the College of ACES? Apply to serve on the ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors ...
10/23/2026

REMINDER: Looking to give back to the College of ACES? Apply to serve on the ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors by October 30th!

Open Positions:
-District 6 Director
-District 8 Director
-FSHN Vocational Director
-HDFS Director
-Extension Director

To apply, please submit the following to the ACES Alumni Association ([email protected]).
1. Resume
2. Letter of desire
3. Letter of recommendation
Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
View Districts here: https://go.aces.illinois.edu/IllinoisDistrictMap

Join ACES and Illinois 4-H in Chicago for a reception at Maggiano's!Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends for an even...
10/20/2026

Join ACES and Illinois 4-H in Chicago for a reception at Maggiano's!

Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends for an evening of networking, delicious food, and updates from College of ACES Dean Dr. GermΓ‘n Bollero and Dr. Kevin Carey, Assistant Dean/Program Leader and Director of 4-H Positive Youth Development .

πŸ“… Friday, December 11 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
πŸ“ Maggiano's Little Italy | 516 N. Clark St., Chicago
🎟️ $20 per person | Includes appetizers and a drink ticket.

Register by December 6: https://web.cvent.com/event/c133b095-b99b-4940-96b8-0cc755965356/summary

Attending the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting that weekend? Stop by the ACES and Illinois 4-H booth in the exhibitor hall to connect with us!

We hope to see you in Chicago!

Last chance to join ACES and Illinois 4-H at Eckert’s C***r Shed! 🍎Join us πŽπœπ­π¨π›πžπ« 𝟐𝟎 from πŸ“:πŸ‘πŸŽβ€“πŸ•:πŸ‘πŸŽ 𝐩.𝐦. at Eckert’s in...
10/01/2026

Last chance to join ACES and Illinois 4-H at Eckert’s C***r Shed! 🍎

Join us πŽπœπ­π¨π›πžπ« 𝟐𝟎 from πŸ“:πŸ‘πŸŽβ€“πŸ•:πŸ‘πŸŽ 𝐩.𝐦. at Eckert’s in Belleville for an evening of exceptional food, meaningful conversation and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Illinois’ most visited family-owned farms.

The evening will feature a look at Eckert’s agritourism efforts, remarks from Dr. Joy O’Keefe on what bats reveal about forests, farms and cities, and an opportunity to learn more about Illinois 4-H.

πŸ“ Eckert’s, Belleville
πŸ’² $20/person β€” dinner and drink ticket included

Register by October 5: https://web.cvent.com/event/dbf7e836-0590-4211-8be3-d4a34d263045/summary?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demonfd0mw8f&fbclid=IwY2xjawUPyuZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWpZYUhMUTlLamdFVFVJMURzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeV1Gik4ufWjbEGo2vJe2u33yarBEc-J6jYl7DN4nJ94iX1PX_IL1NEXEJEhQ_aem_8KgzVEnORhpI219fQP3BKg

Interested in joining the ACES Alumni Board? Apply today for one of the following upcoming open positions:-District 6 Di...
09/24/2026

Interested in joining the ACES Alumni Board? Apply today for one of the following upcoming open positions:

-District 6 Director
-District 8 Director
-FSHN Vocational Director
-HDFS Director
-Extension Director

To apply, please submit the following to the ACES Alumni Association ([email protected]).
1. Resume
2. Letter of desire
3. Letter of recommendation

Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

View Districts here: https://go.aces.illinois.edu/IllinoisDistrictMap

The College of ACES Alumni Association is excited to announce the second year of our Alumni/Student Mentorship Program!A...
09/17/2026

The College of ACES Alumni Association is excited to announce the second year of our Alumni/Student Mentorship Program!

As an ACES graduate, this is an opportunity to give back, share your career insights and connect with the next generation of ACES leaders.

πŸ“… Applications due: September 23
🀝 Matches announced: October 2
🌱 Program begins: Week of October 5

Applications do not roll over year to year, so be sure to apply even if you participated as a mentor last year!

We hope you’ll join us in supporting ACES students!

Learn more and apply today: https://aces.illinois.edu/mentor

ACES and Illinois 4-H are heading to π„πœπ€πžπ«π­β€™π¬ π‚π’ππžπ« π’π‘πžπ in Belleville on Tuesday, October 20 for an evening of exceptio...
09/08/2026

ACES and Illinois 4-H are heading to π„πœπ€πžπ«π­β€™π¬ π‚π’ππžπ« π’π‘πžπ in Belleville on Tuesday, October 20 for an evening of exceptional food, meaningful conversation and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Illinois’ most visited family-owned farms.

Explore the grounds, discover what’s currently in season and learn more about Eckert’s commitment to agritourism. The evening will also feature remarks from ACES NRES faculty member Dr. Joy O’Keefe on what bats reveal about forests, farms and cities, along with an opportunity to learn more about how Illinois 4-H is creating meaningful connections with youth, families and communities.

πŸ“ Eckert’s, Belleville
πŸ—“οΈ October 20 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
πŸ’² $20/person β€” dinner and drink ticket included

Register by October 5: https://web.cvent.com/event/dbf7e836-0590-4211-8be3-d4a34d263045/summary

π‹πšπ¬π­ 𝐜𝐚π₯π₯! Register today and join us at our tailgate before the Southern Illinois University vs. Fighting Illini footba...
09/01/2026

π‹πšπ¬π­ 𝐜𝐚π₯π₯! Register today and join us at our tailgate before the Southern Illinois University vs. Fighting Illini football game as part of π‚πžπ₯πžπ›π«πšπ­πž 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠 πƒπšπ² 🏈
πŸ“†: Saturday, September 19
⏰: 10am - 12pm
πŸ“: Grange Grove
Reconnect with fellow ACES alumni and friends, celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Morrow Plots, and cheer on the Illini!

Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/2a3d49c7-b44e-41a4-9611-287ce056833b/summary?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jrsr5cf&fbclid=IwY2xjawT-jthwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVEwRGVoTUc4R3UyTHRCeHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKKRNccolZQmVWSsliVEtXa4L1pjxdo4OQKhZCtEEF38sMcAbbm3s5ntGHXs_aem_sf3TnF4NONNozzcMXt99nA

Join our tailgate before the Southern Illinois University vs. Fighting Illini football game in honor of π‚πžπ₯πžπ›π«πšπ­πž 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚...
08/28/2026

Join our tailgate before the Southern Illinois University vs. Fighting Illini football game in honor of π‚πžπ₯πžπ›π«πšπ­πž 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠 πƒπšπ² 🏈
πŸ“†: Saturday, September 19
⏰: 10am - 12pm
πŸ“: Grange Grove
Register by Sept 1: https://web.cvent.com/event/2a3d49c7-b44e-41a4-9611-287ce056833b/summary?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jrsr5cf&fbclid=IwY2xjawT-jthwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVEwRGVoTUc4R3UyTHRCeHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKKRNccolZQmVWSsliVEtXa4L1pjxdo4OQKhZCtEEF38sMcAbbm3s5ntGHXs_aem_sf3TnF4NONNozzcMXt99nA

Know an outstanding ACES alum? Nominate them for a 2027 ACES Alumni Award! πŸ†We're calling on our community to celebrate ...
08/27/2026

Know an outstanding ACES alum? Nominate them for a 2027 ACES Alumni Award! πŸ†

We're calling on our community to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our alumni. Anyone can submit an ACES alumni award nomination, and this is your chance to spotlight those who have made significant impacts.

Award categories include:
-Award of Merit
-Career Achievement
-Young Alumni
-Family Spirit

Explore the categories and criteria on our website and submit your nominations by September 25. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the best of ACES at our 2027 ACES Alumni Awards Gala on April 12, 2027!

Learn more and nominate: https://aces.illinois.edu/alumni/awards

βœ…Courses Takenβœ…Campus Exploredβœ…Memories Made ACES Family Academies week is our favorite time of year! πŸ§‘πŸ’™
07/15/2026

βœ…Courses Taken
βœ…Campus Explored
βœ…Memories Made

ACES Family Academies week is our favorite time of year! πŸ§‘πŸ’™

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