IMACC president Bob Cappetta opening the conference with a brief welcome before the first keynote speaker.
Opening keynote speaker Wade Ellis kicks off the conference by discussing strategies for using 21st century instructional tools effectively.
Paul Gunsul (Rock Valley College) and Tim Sullivan (Northern Illinois University) enjoying the Friday morning coffee break.
Brian Mercer (Parkland College) and Byron Hunter (College of Lake County) have a chat during the morning break.
Parkland College has supplied IMACC with several presidents over the years, including Jim Trefzger and Omar Adawi.
It’s time for the Friday lunch buffet!
The Rock Valley College contingent gathered for lunch in their usual spot in the back corner of the Dining Room.
Bill & Anita Drezdzon led a tour of the Allerton grounds and shared a number of interesting facts about the estate and the artwork.
The Allerton grounds provide plenty of space for a peaceful walk on a warm spring day.
Popular Calculus textbook author Ron Larson has been a frequent speaker at the IMACC Conference.
College of Lake County had a good number of faculty attending this year’s conference.
The Friday afternoon sun was strong for outdoor gatherings during the pre-dinner social hour.
Paul Gunsul (Rock Valley College) was looking like a Blues Brother during the Friday social hour.
Jon Odell and Chris Ferrill (both of Richland Community College) relax in the Gallery during the Friday social hour.
Karl Zilm (Lewis & Clark College) is recognized as an IMACC life member at the Friday night dinner.
Diane Martling (Harper College) is recognized as an IMACC life member at the Friday night dinner.
Karl Zilm (Lewis & Clark College) is presented with the IMACC Distinguished Service Award by nominator Jim Trefzger (Parkland College) and Awards Committee member Paul McCombs (Rock Valley College).
Lew Lefton (Georgia Tech) entertains the membership after dinner on Friday night with his keynote titled “Infinity Bottles of Beer on the Wall”
Paul Gunsul (playing black checkers) snatches victory from the jaws of defeat with a rather fortunate double-1 roll in another epic IMACC backgammon game.
Scrabble made a rare appearance during the Friday night game session.
The Butternut Room hosted a jam session late Friday night.
The IMACC poker game migrated to the basement.
The Applied Geometry Seminar is always a popular draw.
Paul Gunsul (Rock Valley College) tries his hand at Wii Bowling on the big screen in the basement.
Lori Jones (Kishwaukee College) provides some musical entertainment in the Gallery on Friday night.
Lori Jones (Kishwaukee College) and Paul Gunsul (Rock Valley College) play a duet on the piano.