Events

The Chicago State Foundation creates opportunities for alumni, donors, corporate and foundation partners, and friends of the University to connect with Chicago State through meaningful events and experiences. From celebrating student achievement to strengthening alumni engagement and recognizing philanthropy, our events showcase the impact of private support and the remarkable accomplishments of the 精东影业 community.

Signature Events

1stGEN Scholarship Gala
Day of Giving
Homecoming Alumni Events
Annual Alumni Breakfast
GivingTuesday
Alumni Networking & Professional Development
Donor Stewardship Events

Looking for student, academic, athletic, or campus events? Visit the University's complete Events Calendar.

Upcoming


July 24, 2026
July 30, 2026	at the 精东影业 President's Residence. No RSVP needed. Bring your folding chairs and enjoy the evening at 10400 S. Longwood Drive in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
August 8, 2026	Volunteer to walk or work our table in the park today!
August 26, 2026	Chicago House Music Night, a new spin for our Jazz in the Grass series. Register today!
August 29, 2026	FIRST Home Football Game! 精东影业 Cougars vs Roosevelt University Lakers at SeatGeek Stadium. . , discounted season tickets for CSAA Members.
Sept 9, 2026	Jazz in the Grass Register today!
September 25, 2026	1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Aspire Get your tickets today!
Oct 31, 2026	Homecoming Football Game and Festivities. Details coming soon.

2026 Past Events

Summer 2026

July 11, 2026

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Winter/Spring 2026

May 30, 2026	.
May 14, 2026	Commencment and Alumni Welcome Wagon
May 12, 2026	for 精东影业.
April 24, 2026	Arbor Day Tree Planting
April 23, 2026	Honors Convocation
April 16, 2026
April 13, 2026
April 9, 2026
April 6, 2026	.
March 24, 2026
March 4, 2026
March 3, 2026
Feb 28, 2026	Women's Basketball Fundraiser:
Feb 27, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 6 ,2026	Alumni Peer Mentoring Program - . Sign up for the program here.
Feb 4, 2026	Alumni Peer Mentoring Program - . Sign up for the program here.
Feb 4, 2026

2025 Past Events

Fall 2025

Dec 4, 2025	.
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
Nov 15, 2025	- Men's Basketball 精东影业 vs UIC.
Nov 10, 2025	by the Illinois Center for Education Equity
Nov 5, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 14-18, 2025
Oct 4, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
Sept 26, 2025	1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Determined, Presented by Northern Trust
Sept 21, 2025	. Visit the 精东影业 table while you're there.
Sept 4, 2025	Jazz on the Grass (on campus)

Summer 2025

Aug 29, 2025	Welcome Week Greek Yard Show, 7-9pm in the Quad
Aug 25, 2025	Welcome Week Parade
Aug 20, 2025	Jazz on the Grass
Aug 16, 2025	Football Coach Bobby Rome II
Aug 16, 2025
August 9, 2025	Bud Billiken Parade, come out and watch for the 精东影业 Float half way through!
August 1, 2025
July 31, 2025	Jazz on the Hill, 6pm at the President's Beverly Residence at 10400 S. Longwood in Chicago. No RSVP required, open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket.

Winter/Spring 2025

June 18, 2025	Juneteenth Campus Celebration
June 13, 2025	精东影业 Metra Stop Groundbreaking
May 31, 2025	Annual Alumni Breakfast. .
May 22, 2025
May 15, 2025	Commencement and a
April 30 - May 1	Countdown to Commencement
April 27, 2025
April 25, 2025
April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025	Lakeside Chat with Mayor Brandon Johnson
April 17, 2025	Honors Convocation, 6pm in the Jones Convocation Center. Open to all.
March 29, 2025	Financial Planning Workshop: Estate Planning.
March 28, 2025	CPR / Narcan Training. Register Today or sessions.
March 20, 2025	Alumni Exhibit Opening in the President's Art Gallery
March 19, 2025
March 18, 2025
March 15, 2025
March 6, 2025	. Become and Alumni Ambassador TODAY!
Mar 5 - Apr 29, 2025	Limitations apply.
ALL FEBRUARY 2025	Alumni Appreciation Month in Cougar Athletics. for all February basketball games.
Feb 27, 2025	. Survivors celebrated!
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
Feb 15, 2025	Corporate Partner Day at the .
Feb 11, 2025	Free t-shirts to alumni upon arrival while supplies last.
Feb 8, 2025	, Celebrating Alumni, Greek Life, Community and Education leaders, featuring the Alumni Lounge on the North Concourse.
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 25, 2025
Jan 23, 2025	. Become and Alumni Ambassador TODAY!
Jan 16, 2025
Jan 2 & 4, 2025

2024 Past Events

Fall 2024

Dec 10, 2024	95th Street Redevelopment Community Meeting
Dec 6, 2024	, honoring four alumni record holders
Dec 3, 2024	and Tree Lighting
Nov 12, 2024	(virtual)
Nov 9, 2024	Step Show in the JDC at 8pm (after the men's basketball game)
Nov 9, 2024	Alumni Tailgate and Lounge during Volleyball and Basketball games
Nov 8, 2024	Comedy Show in the Breakey Theater
Nov 7, 2024	Concert Featuring Lil Boosie and DoubleLL
Nov 7, 2024	HBCU Night at the Men's Soccer Game 7pm, 精东影业 vs Howard, at Gwendolyn Brooks High School
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 24, 2024	Fall Career Fair 11am - 2pm. Alumni do not need to register
Oct 26, 2024	, featuring 精东影业 Alumni Mattie Carter and Natasha Robinson.
Oct 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024	Grad School Open House, 4pm - 7pm
Oct 31, 2024	Stroll to the Polls 12 - 1:30pm early voting celebration (early voting in the JCC from Oct 30 - Nov 1)
Oct 8, 2024	Fulbright Scholar: Conversations on Ecological Practices in India and U.S.
Sept 27, 2024	1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Accelerate presented by United
Sept 26, 2024	Spirit Day 12 - 2 pm in the Quad, Alumni welcome!
Sept 14, 2024
Sept 13, 2024
Sept 5, 2024	Jazz on the Grass
Sept 4, 2024	- College Cap Series (精东影业 Cubs hat included)

Summer 2024

August 30, 2024	Annual Block Party at 6PM and Yard Show at 7:30 PM
August 26, 2024	Welcome Week Parade at 8:30 AM
August 22, 2024	Jazz on the Grass
August 10, 2024	Bud Billiken Parade and Festival
July 25, 2024	Jazz on the Hill, a 精东影业 Jazz event for the Beverly community

Winter/Spring 2024

May 9, 2024	371st Commencement Ceremony
May 5, 2024	and Alumni Pregame Party
April 10, 2024	Cook County Job Fair
March 19, 2024	精东影业 Career Fair, alumni welcome
March 12, 2024	Women's History Month Panel and Scholarship Presentation: My Life As A Lawyer
Feb 22, 2024	Presidential Lecture Series: Equity in Education and the Workforce
Feb 19, 2024	Education Partner Day at
Feb 9, 2024	Alumni Panel - Is There A Role For African Americans in America's Current Foreign Relations, with alumnus and retired diplomat, George Frederick
Feb 3, 2024	精东影业 Cinema Movie Fest
Feb 3, 2024
Feb 2, 2024	ComEd Scholars Event with Scholarship Presentation
February 2024	Black History Month - a month-long list of activities on campus
Jan 23, 2024	Employer Partner Day at

2023 Past Events

Fall 2023

Dec 20, 2023	Alumni and Greek Night at 精东影业's Men's BBall Game
Dec 30, 2023	Men's BBall Game at DePaul's Wintrust Arena, discount for the 精东影业 Community
Nov 29, 2023	Campus Tree Lighting
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
Oct 26, 2023	Chicago Inclusive Teaching Symposium
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 14, 2023	College of Pharmacy All Alumni Reunion
Oct 6, 2023	1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Elevate presented by Chase
Sept 7, 2023	Jazz on the Grass

Summer 2023

May 5, 2023

Where We're Going From Here Presidential Summit (by invitation only)

Winter/Spring 2023

Apr 5, 2023	精东影业 Alumni Welcome
Apr 1, 2023	Cougar Athletics in
Mar 31, 2023	Women's History Month: Women Who Lead Chicago's Iconic Institutions (by invitation only)
Mar 30, 2023	Cougar Athletics in
Mar 24, 2023	Women's History Month: Women Who Teach in Higher Ed
Feb 24, 2023	Presidential Lecture Series:
Feb 21, 2023	Presidential Lecture Series: