CASE V Sunday After Hours
Sunday, Dec. 12, 9:30-11:30 p.m.

CASE V Sunday After Hours is sponosored by Chase.

After Sunday’s CASE V Opening Extravaganza, which concludes with free wine and beverages in the Resource Center, head back to the hotel for fun! The Ron Harris Music Group will entertain CASE V participants from 9:30 -11:30 p.m. with fabulous, dance music. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy live music in the Sheraton Waves Lobby, while networking with CASE V colleagues! Wear your school colors — attire is casual.

Committee on Opportunity and Equity
(COE) Fellowship Breakfast
Monday, Dec. 13, 7:45-9 a.m.

COE Award nominations sought The CASE V District Board of Directors seeks nominations for the COE Outstanding Commitment to Professional Development Award, which recognizes a district member who has enhanced professional development and career opportunities for multicultural professionals in the field. This person’s career should reflect a commitment to COE’s purpose. To qualify a nominee must meet at least one of the following: Sustained and long-term commitment to mentoring multicultural professionals in advancement careers Significant track record of recruiting and hiring multicultural professionals Encouraged the promotion of multicultural professionals Developed and supported multicultural initiatives Nominations should include a letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications, including examples of meeting the criteria. Nominations are due Nov. 1, 2004. Submit nominations to: Cheryl Stringer, Penn State University, at czs3@psu.edu.

The Committee on Opportunity and Equity promotes the advancement of multicultural initiatives to ensure a diverse and safe work environment for the advancement professional. As professionals in advancement, we know that all are enriched by the diversity of many voices. This is why we welcome you to come to the COE breakfast and lend your voice to the conversation as we work toward renewing a commitment to the mission, value and vision of COE. In addition, this will also be a special time to honor one of our colleagues with the 3rd annual Outstanding Commitment to Professional Development Award as well as introduce the Jupiter Fellowship recipient. Make plans to join us. Breakfast is available for $20. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. See the registration form.

CASE V Night on the Town
Monday, Dec. 13

First, there’s shopping ...
Take advantage of Christmastime in Chicago! From 5-8 p.m. head out to see the Marshall Field’s windows or walk the Magnificent Mile.

• Shopping on Michigan Avenue — The Magnificent Mile offers 460 stores in eight city blocks. Beyond the Chicago favorites like American Girl, Crate & Barrel and Niketown, choose from delectable restaurants, unique shops and several museums and galleries to round out your evening on the mile.
  
  
• Shopping on State Street — The landmark State Street Retail Historic District and the surrounding area in Chicago's Loop are considered by many to be the heart of Chicago's culture and commerce. Just south of the Chicago River, discover superb shopping, featuring gigantic flagship department stores like Marshall Field's, Carson Pirie Scott, Old Navy and Sears.

Then, it’s time for skating, dinner or wine tasting ...

• Skating & Dining at Millennium Park — Enjoy an evening of ice-skating in the heart of downtown Chicago. (Skate rental ranges from $4 to $5.) Then, warm up in The Park Grill restaurant. The Park Grill is a full-service casual dining experience. The 300-seat restaurant sits directly beside the McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink, and features an innovative seating arrangement, allowing diners a full view of the rink from anywhere inside Park Grill.
  
  
• Wine Tasting at Cru Wine Bar, 9-11 p.m. — Join us after shopping for a chance to mingle and network with your CASE V colleagues at a wine tasting! Cru Wine Bar is a European style wine bar located in Chicago’s Gold Coast, close to Michigan Avenue shopping and restaurants. The $50 package includes a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines from around the world, as well as passed hors d'oeuvres for two hours. Beer and soft drinks are also included in the package. The food items include vegetarian items such as an international cheese platter or tomato-basil bruschetta, and other items include tuna tartare, beef tenderloin skewers, and chicken satay to name a few. $50 per person (includes wine and light dinner). You must pre-register on the Registration Form. Space is limited!

Senior Professionals’ Breakfast: Teambuilding with John Brown
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7:30-8:45 a.m.
— John Brown, Owner, John Brown Inc.

If you’ve been in advancement for at least 10 years, join us for breakfast! John Brown, an experienced consultant in all aspects of institutional advancement who owns John Brown Inc., will discuss building teams for success. He will cover concepts applicable to all areas of advancement. Breakfast is free. For more information, contact Randall Miller, Senior Professionals Track Chair, rmiller2@wcccd.edu.