Special Events
Get down tonight! CASE V Sunday After Hours
Sunday, Dec. 10, 9:30-11 p.m. Waves, Lobby Level
Wear your school colors — attire is casual.
Join CASE V colleagues after dinner for a fun, exciting and entertaining evening! Multi-award winning entertainer Rick Kelly will be performing live in the Waves Lobby. Kelly has been described as “having the magic of totally engaging any audience.” His combination of Motown classics, R&B standards, and original creations are sure to get everyone involved singing, dancing and laughing. Kelly has been performing for colleges and universities nationwide for over 20 years. He’s a sure thing and the fun is guaranteed!
‘CASE V Night on the Town’ is Monday night!
Don’t miss the boat! Take the Lake Michigan holiday lights dinner cruise
Monday, Dec. 10, 6-10 p.m., Board at Navy Pier
Take part in an exceptional, unforgettable evening aboard one of Chicago’s foremost luxury cruising vessels. The Odyssey offers a unique and memorable setting for parties. Experience the exquisite dining, cocktails, live music, dancing and networking opportunities.
The dinner cruise boards from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10,
from Navy Pier and cruises Lake Michigan from 7-10 p.m.
No jeans or athletic shoes allowed; sport coat and tie are
recommended for men. The event is included in the
Newcomers Pre-Conference registration; for others, cost is
only $45 per person! You must pre-register for this event.
Enjoy the festive decor of Odyssey’s three warm and elegant, climate-controlled interior decks. You’ll experience the spectacular Chicago skyline in holiday lights from a new perspective. Don’t miss this evening of fun with CASE V colleagues! Join the all-inclusive dinner cruise at a greatly reduced price thanks to the generous sponsorship provided by Odyssey.
Committee on Opportunity and Equity (COE) opportunities
The Committee on Opportunity and Equity promotes the advancement of multicultural initiatives to ensure a diverse and safe work environment for the advancement professional.
COE Fellowship Luncheon
Monday, Dec. 10, 12:15-1:45 p.m.
The annual COE luncheon will feature panelists Charlotte Johnson, vice president and dean of the College at Colgate University and Samuel Hancock, assistant to the president for Institutional Diversity at the University of Toledo. Both panelists have many years of experience in diversity related subject matter. Johnson, while working at the University of Michigan Law School, served on the core teams responsible for developing legal and communication strategies in defense of the university’s admissions policies. She assisted with formulation of oral arguments to the Supreme Court. Get enriched by diversity at the annual COE Luncheon. In addition, we’ll honor one CASE V colleague with the Outstanding Commitment to Professional Development Award.
Luncheon and program is $15.* Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. You must pre-register on the Registration Form.
The Independent Schools Luncheon
Increase Enrollment Using Creative Marketing Strategies
Monday, Dec. 10, 12:15-1:45 p.m.
If your school is currently searching for new marketing strategies to increase enrollment then you will enjoy the innovative ideas that Colleen Murphy will share with you over lunch. What messages are you sending? Which direction are you going? What marketing tools should you use to attract students to your school? You will be able to ask questions and share ideas. Don't miss this great opportunity to get some “BRAND” new ideas.
— Colleen Murphy, Vice President, Marketing and Enrollment, Harper College, Palatine, Illinois
Luncheon and program is $15.* Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. You must pre-register on the Registration Form.
The Community College Luncheon
Leading with Gusto: A President's Role in Supporting the Advancement Function
Monday, Dec. 10, 12:15 –1:45 p.m.
In 2006 Joliet Junior College, the country’s oldest community college, hired its first female president, Eugenia (Gena) Proulx. Proulx came to Illinois with a clear vision and a plan for the future. Through the interview process, she identified missing links between the college’s board of trustees and the college’s foundation board as it related to the support and management of residential students. In addition, she sensed a lack of fundraising attitudes on the part of the college’s leadership team, faculty and staff. Hear how this new president was successful in building on her resources to strengthen her advancement program.
— Eugenia Proulx, President, Joliet Junior College
Luncheon and program is $15.* Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. You must pre-register on the Registration Form.
Executives in Advancement Breakfast
A Presidential Panel
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7:30-9 a.m.
Join this special breakfast for networking with other executives in advancement. Don’t miss a special presentation featuring a presidents’ panel of CASE V college and university leaders discussing current opportunities and challenges in higher education. The panel will be moderated by John Lippincott, CASE Nationall President
— John M. Dunn, President, Western Michigan University
— Randall R. Miller, President, Lake Michigan College
— John G. Peters, President, Northern Illinios University
— Paul C. Pribbenow, President, Augsburg College
Breakfast and program is $15.* Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. You must pre-register on the Registration Form.
And, there’s shopping ....
Take advantage of the upcoming holidays in Chicago! Head out to see Macy’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 Macy’s.