Greg Troemel ’84 named 2019 Distinguished Alumnus

Greg Troemel

Greg Troemel was recognized as the Department of Technology’s Distinguished Alumnus for 2019. In 1980, Troemel attended Illinois State University on a baseball scholarship. When an elbow injury sidelined him from a professional baseball career, Greg decided to pursue a construction management degree, graduating in 1984. In 1985, he was hired by the Town of

John Barber ’09 named Outstanding Young Alumnus 2019

John Barber was named the Department of Technology’s 2019 Outstanding Young Alumnus. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in technology education and earned a master’s degree in school leadership from Concordia University Chicago. Barber continues his education, taking master’s level courses to stay up-to-date with the ever so changing

Technology hosts conferences

The Department of Technology hosted the Illinois Design Educators Association/Technology Educators Association of Illinos/Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Assocation 2019 Joint Conference at the Normal Marriott and Turner Hall on November 8-9, 2019. The joint event included a variety of breakout sessions, industry exhibitors, student competitions, and awards. The Technology and Engineering Education students Caleb

Jason Love receives Bob Krier Scholarship

Jason Love receives the Bob Krier Scholarship from the Lean Construction Institute.

Jason Love, a senior construction management student, received the Bob Krier Scholarship from the Lean Construction Institute Chicago Community of Practice in November.

Gunnar Klitzing wins undergraduate poster competition

Gunnar Klitzing, a senior with a double major in engineering technology and financial accounting, was selected as the winner of the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Undergraduate Student Poster Award for 2019.