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Headlines for the Week of April 28, 2008

Contents

Graduation Information for the Class of 2008:
Ticket Distribution: ENDS THIS FRIDAY!
May 5: Additional Ticket Purchase Begins

May 5: Last Day to Order Cap & Gown without Rush Fee.
Your Commencement Timeline
July 30: Post Bar Party

2008 Class Gift:
Thank You to our Donors
Give Today!

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Class of 2008 Graduation Information

The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to be planning your commencement. Commencement details, Directions, and FAQs are available on the Commencement Portal at www.kentlaw.edu/commencement. This site is updated regularly. It is your responsibility to check the site and your kent email frequently for the most up to date information. Contact commencement@kentlaw.edu with questions.


Ticket Distribution: Ends This Friday!

Ticket Distribution will be Monday, April 21 through Friday, May 2. A Photo ID will be required to pick up your tickets. Tickets may be picked up at:

The Office of Alumni Relations, Suite 310
Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The office will remain open until 6:00 pm on the following days:
Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30.

  • Each graduate will receive seven complimentary tickets.
  • Students wishing to purchase tickets beyond the 7 complimentary ones may do so on a first-come, first-serve basis for $15/ticket starting Monday, May 5.
  • Graduates and children under two do not need a ticket.
  • Tickets are transferable. If you will not use all of your tickets, you may give them to your classmates.
  • Please note: Both the Cap and Gown form and the Graduate Information Form must be filled out before you can recieve your tickets.

For more information on commencement tickets, please visit the Ticket Information page.


May 5: Additional Ticket Purchase Begins

Students wishing to purchase tickets beyond the 7 complimentary ones may do so on a first-come, first-serve basis for $15/ticket starting Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. Cash or check payments are preferred.

Tickets may be picked up at:

The Office of Alumni Relations, Suite 310
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For more information on commencement tickets, please visit the Ticket Information page.


May 5: Last Day to Order Cap and Gown Without Rush Fee

The last day to order your cap and gown without a rush fee is Monday, May 5.

Cap and gown rental is complimentary; however, forms submitted after April 1 will be charged a $20 late fee. Forms submitted after May 5 will be charged an additional $15, on top of the $20 late fee.

This form is required to participate in commencement exercises. Instructions and more info are on the Cap and Gown page.


Your Commencement Timeline

Monday, April 21 – Friday, May 2:

Ticket Distribution
Each graduate will receive 7 complimentary tickets. Graduates and children under two do not need a ticket. Both the Cap and Gown form and the Graduate Information Form must be filled out before you can recieve your tickets. Click here for more ticket information.

Monday, May 5:

Last Day to Order Cap and Gown Without Added Rush Fee
This form is required to participate in commencement exercises. Cap and gown rental is complimentary; however, forms submitted after April 1 will be charged a $20 late fee. Forms submitted after May 5 will be charged an additional $15, on top of the $20 late fee. You may access the form here. Instructions and more info are on the Cap and Gown page.

Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9:

Additional Ticket Purchase Begins
Students wishing to purchase tickets beyond the 7 complimentary tickets may do so on a first come first serve basis for $15/ticket. Click here for more ticket information.

Sunday, May 18:

Commencement
The 2008 Commencement Ceremony takes place at 2:00 pm at the Arie Crown Theatre, McCormick Place. A reception for graduates, family and friends follows immediately outside the Theatre. Graduates should arrive at the Theatre NO LATER THAN 12:45 PM in order to pick up their cap and gowns and line up for the procession.  


2008 Graduates: Post Bar Party

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2008 Class Gift

As of April 18, 2008 we have raised $4,916 of our $11,000 goal.

Thank You to Our Donors

American Idol
Gina M. Bicknell

Survivor
Rekha Hanu
Michael Holden
Ana Lee

Other
Mor Bakhoum
Juliette Gallegos
William Hadler
Micah Hamstra
Allison Luczak
Jason Luczak
Lauren Lukoff
Meghan Paulas
Jennifer Rhee
Walter Tersch

Dancing with the Stars
Michael Debre
Kevin Shortsle
Mary-Jo Sumner
Trevor Torrence

The Apprentice
Neha Aggarwal
Michelle Bogosh
Zachary Fishman
Brandon Gibson
Mark Hoffmann
Mark Ishu
Gin Kang
Elizabeth Katzman
Robert Lapointe
Rachel Moran
Justin Nemunaitis
Derek Steele
Catherine Stephens
Sara Suma
Stacy Weissman
Mitzi Wilson
Lance Workman
Christine Zeivel
Amazing Race
Daniel Attaway
Justine Barney
Chris Beck
Ian Campbell
Roy Chamcharas
Kristen Cooney
Nicholas Cummings
Weston Eidson
Rachel Greene
Gregory Koch
Nicole Little
Brian Massatt
Rachel Medina
Eric Oddo
David Sethi
Maria Vasos
Grant Villanueva
Elena Vranas
Michael Zimmerman
Faculty/Staff
Ollie Carter
Tanya Pietrkowski

If there are any errors, please contact tpietrkowski@kentlaw.edu.


Make your Pledge or Gift Today

Promote a lasting legacy to Chicago-Kent by supporting the 2008 Class Gift.


To make a gift by check or cash, please use the form here.

Invite Your Families to Support the Class Gift
Is your family asking you what you'd like as a graduation gift? Suggest that they donate to the 2008 class gift in your honor! Each student will be formally notified of gifts in their honor. All donations are tax deductible. Click here for a pdf gift form or pick one up in the Office of Alumni Relations, Suite 310.

All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For questions, call Tanya at 312-906-5243 or by email at tpietrkowski@kentlaw.edu.



Join Our LinkedIn Group

Chicago-Kent is now LinkedIn!

We invite all students, faculty, alumni, and staff to join the official Chicago-Kent group on the networking site, LinkedIn. If you have a LinkedIn account, please click here to request membership. Questions? Contact alums@kentlaw.edu.

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