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| | Stanford Professor Keith Winstein ’99 Returns for 39th Convocation | | |
IMSA was delighted to ring in the 39th Convocation on Friday, August 15, 2025 with keynote speaker, Keith Winstein '99. This ceremony not only marks the beginning of our academic year, but also reaffirms our Academy’s mission “to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.”
Keith is an associate professor of computer science and, by courtesy, of electrical engineering at Stanford University. His research group creates new kinds of networked systems by rethinking abstractions around communication, compression, and computing.
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On Saturday, July 19, 2025, IMSA welcomed Alumni, families, and friends back to campus to reconnect and reminisce for Reunion.
Amid the lively gathering of Alumni, retirees, and staff, the community celebrated a special milestone for IMSA’s founding president, Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall. Alumni surprised her with an 80th birthday celebration—complete with a card shower and cake—in honor of her enduring IMSA legacy.
Pictured at Right: Sam Yagan '95, Dr. Marshall, and Jessica Droste Yagan '95 pose after the luncheon birthday surprise.
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Join Fellow IMSA Alumni in New York City
Friday, October 3, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Alumni hosts Matthew Tennenhouse ’13 and Birce Onal ’08 are once again welcoming the IMSA community for a casual get-together at Torch & Crown in New York City.
IMSA President Evan Glazer and additional staff plan to attend, and we’d love to see a strong turnout. Come and go as your schedule allows—appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
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GET CONNECTED
Alumni Engagement Opportunities
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Calling All Alumni:
Intersession Proposals Now Open
Now with Two Modalities: "Core" and "Explore"
January 5-16, 2026
| | Core courses are structured, taking a deep dive into a field of inquiry, and they have learning outcomes that are subject to the simple evaluation used in earlier iterations of Intersession (pass/fail). | |  | Explore courses are free-flowing, fun, and out-of-the-box; they are not necessarily connected to an academic subject area, and they are not subject to learning outcomes or evaluation. | | Building Quantum Connections: IMSA Seeks Alumni in Quantum Science and Technology | | | | |
IMSA is reaching out to identify Alumni working in the rapidly growing fields of quantum science and technology. By gathering this information, we hope to create new opportunities for students to learn from and connect with Alumni at the forefront of these disciplines.
This initiative builds on the exciting momentum at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago, reinforcing IMSA’s commitment to preparing the next generation of innovators.
| | Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities | |
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Admissions Review Committee
Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, 2026
Student Leadership Exchange Evaluations
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
You can learn more about these opportunities and submit your interest here.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
In Memory Of
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Our IMSA community is saddened to hear of the passing of alumna Lavina Jadhwani '01 after a long illness on September 10, 2025. She was a beloved director, playwright, and activist in Chicago and many other cities across the country. We offer our deepest condolences to her family on behalf of Dr. Glazer and IMSA faculty, staff, and students. Her life was honored on September 13, 2025. A larger memorial gathering is being held for her extended community of friends and family to celebrate her life.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
October 4, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University
2350 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
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MORE WAYS TO ENGAGE
Build your professional network
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Join us on IMSA's Alumni Networking platform. Connect@Yare is an exclusive and easy-to-navigate virtual space for IMSA Alumni to connect and
network. There are countless
opportunities to reminisce, share
news, build your professional network, support career development, and more.
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Connect with the IMSA Alumni Association (IAA).Sign up for the
newsletter, follow the IAA on social media, and more. The IAA organizes social events around the United States, helps alumni stay connected to IMSA, and supports the advancement of
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You also have the
opportunity to join the IMSA Black Alumni Association (BAA).
The BAA’s mission is to foster and enhance the academic, social, emotional, and professional needs of IMSA’s Black students and alumni.
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Several Alumni are gathering interest in a IMSA Alumni Latinx Affinity Group. Their goal is to build a network that helps serve current Latinx IMSA students who could benefit
from the insights of the alumni community.
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Careers at IMSA
IMSA students are the best and brightest, and we're always looking for the best and brightest employees.
If you or someone you know is job searching, please feel free to share our career page with them for a full list of job openings.
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Stay Connected
Good day, Alumni!
Have you recently moved, started a new job, or have any other news to share? Let us know—we’d love to stay connected and keep our records up to date. I am also available for a one-on-one conversation to learn more about you and your time at IMSA. I look forward to hearing from you!
Take care and be well!
Tamara Newquist
Alumni Relations Coordinator
tnewquist@imsa.edu
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Alumni Services
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506-1000
630.907.5000 | imsa.edu
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| Notice of Nondiscrimination: IMSA prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. | | | | |
