150 Years of Illini Excellence!⁣ ⁣ As we celebrated our Alumni Awards Gala, we couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible journey of our alumni community over the past century and a half. Countless distinguished alumni have graced our halls, and this year’s awardees are a shining testament to that legacy.⁣ ⁣ - Donald Bitzer (’55 ENG, MS ’56, PHD ’60)⁣ - Suzanne Koenig (’82 SW)⁣ - Nathan Gunn (’94 FAA)⁣ - Julie Gunn (MMUS ’92, AMUSD ’02)⁣ - Mary Ellen Penicook (’81 LAS, JD ’87)⁣ - Doug Litteken (’11 ENG, MS ’16 ENG)⁣ - Tracey Meares (’88 ENG)⁣ - Karen Layng (’84 LAS, JD ’87)⁣ - Chaz Ebert⁣ ⁣ Here’s to the past, present, and future of Illini excellence! 🧡💙⁣ ⁣ #UIAA150 | #SweetHomeIllini