Nominations are being sought for Eastern Illinois University's 2008 Professor Laureate. Each year this award recognizes a faculty member for excellent undergraduate teaching. The nomination/application deadline is March 31.

Convocation 2008 will be held on September 2, 2008.

The Convocation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. All campus community members are encouraged to join the President, Provost Lord, and the Faculty Laureate in welcoming the entering class of 2008 to campus. We encourage faculty to participate, in regalia, in the academic processional. If you plan to participate please notify New Student Programs by Thursday, August 21.

Please note : New Student Programs does not provide regalia. Individuals that are interested in renting regalia please contact Kimberlie Moock.
Any questions please call 581-6435 or email us at New Student Programs.

Program:

Academic Processional
The platform party and faculty arrive.

Welcome
President William L. Perry

Introduction of 2007-2008 Faculty Laureate
Dr. Ann Fritz, Faculty Laureate 2007-2008

Faculty Laureate Address

Affirmation of Purpose
Student Body President

Acceptance of the Entering Class of 2008
Dr. Blair Lord, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Academic Recessional