This year marked the 31st annual SWE Spring Banquet. This event is held annually
to honor our graduating seniors and recognize outstanding contributions by SWE members.
This event is traditionally held at the Hilton Garden Inn located in downtown Evanston.
The banquet includes a 3 course meal, a keynote speaker, and entertainment from a musical ensemble.
Event Details
The SWE Spring Banquet took place on Thursday, May 15th at 6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel in Evanston.
Tickets were $7 for National SWE Members, $10 for non-SWE members and $25 for professionals.
The food choices for dinner were as follows:
Roaster Rosemary Chicken: Roasted Lemon and White Wine Sauce with
Fresh Rosemary Complements a Chicken Breast and Wing Served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Salmon: Brushed with Honey Balsamic Glaze Served with Jasmine Rice
Mediterranean Purse: Couscous, Roasted Vegetables and Asiago Cheese
in a Flaky Pastry. Served with Grilled Vegetables and a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Dessert was triple chocolate cake!
Dinner was followed by a special presentation from a fabulous jazz ensemble.
Later in the evening, keynote speaker Jennifer Sciullo, a systems engineer from Northrop Grumman gave a divine speech.
Spring Banquet Scholarships
Congrats to all the spring scholarship winners!
Special Thanks
On behalf of the 2008-2009 SWE Executive Board, we would like to extend a special thanks to the following individuals and organizations for making this years banquet a success:
Ellen Worsdall
Jennifer Sciullo
McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science
Faculty, Deans, and Staff
