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Date & Time:
May 2, 2025 5:00 pm – 3, 2025 3:00 pm
05/02/2025 05:00 PM 05/03/2025 03:00 PM America/Chicago Department of Computer Science’s Alumni Weekend Events Reconnect with classmates, engage with faculty, and explore how UChicago CS continues to shape the future of computing. Enjoy networking,...

Speakers

Ben Zhao headshot

Ben Zhao

Neubauer Professor of Computer Science
Ce Zhang headshot

Ce Zhang

Neubauer Associate Professor of Computer Science, Data Science
Michael Franklin headshot

Michael Franklin

Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor
Rebecca Willett headshot

Rebecca Wilett

Worah Family Professor in the Wallman Society of Fellows, Computer Science, Statistics, and the College

Hank Hoffmann

Liew Family Chair, Department of Computer Science

Agenda

Friday, May 2, 2025
5:00pm–6:30pm

Welcome Reception

Join us for a warm welcome reception in JCL 390 to kick off the festivities! Reconnect with old friends and faculty, make new memories, and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate the department and bonds that have lasted through the years. We will also hear from Liew Family Chair Hank Hoffman, who will share a brief update on the department and vision for the future.

This event is open to CS alumni and faculty only. Please RSVP.

  • Henry Hoffmann, Liew Family Chair of Computer Science
Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00am–12:00pm

Panel: The Future of AI

This panel of faculty experts from the Department of Computer Science will explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, focusing on its potential impacts across industry, society, and academia. Panelists will discuss emerging trends, ethical considerations, and the technological innovations shaping AI’s future, offering insights into how we can navigate the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

This event is open to anyone. Please RSVP.

  • Ben Y. Zhao, Neubauer Professor of Computer Science
  • Ce Zhang, Neubauer Associate Professor of Computer Science, Data Science
  • Michael Franklin, Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor
  • Rebecca Willett, Worah Family Professor in the Wallman Society of Fellows, Computer Science, Statistics, and the College
12:30pm

Lunch

Join us for a relaxed lunch and open house following our panel, where you can see and explore the department’s space at your own pace. Enjoy food, reconnect with old classmates, and take a stroll through familiar spaces, now filled with new memories. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a laid-back afternoon together before our lab tours commence.

This event is open to CS alumni. Please RSVP.

1:00pm–3:00pm

Lab Tours

Explore the cutting-edge research happening on campus with a tour of some of our state-of-the-art labs! This exclusive opportunity allows alumni to reconnect with their academic roots and see firsthand the exciting advancements in the department. Don’t miss the chance to witness the innovation shaping the future of research!

This event is open to anyone. Please RSVP.

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