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CIT Y COLLEGES OF CHICAGO GRADFEST 2015 | CCC.EDU/GRADUATION

GradFest 2015 is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. Activities are designed to showcase graduates and give them a chance to connect with faculty and staff that have made an impact on them during their time at Wilbur Wright College. We also want to display these events to our current students to encourage them to strive for completion.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 TIME LOCATION

Transfer Celebration and Reception 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Faculty Dining Area

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015

GradImages, Grad Photos and Professional Portrait 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Faculty Dining Area

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 11:00 AM–12:00 PM* Faculty Dining Area

Graduate Send-Off Luau 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Faculty Dining Area

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 2:00 PM–3:00 PM* Faculty Dining Area

CCC Alumni Association Station 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Faculty Dining Area

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 6:00 PM–7:00 PM* Faculty Dining Area

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

Tree Planting Ceremony 10:00 AM–10:30 AM Campus Security

Earth Day Celebration 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Campus Center

GradImages, Grad Photos and Professional Portrait 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Faculty Dining Area

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 11:00 AM–12:00 PM* Faculty Dining Area

Graduate Send-Off Luau 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Faculty Dining Area

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 2:00 PM–3:00 PM* Faculty Dining Area

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 6:00 PM–7:00 PM* Faculty Dining Area

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

Graduates Networking Breakfast with Employers 9:00 AM–10:00 AM Event’s Building Atrium

22nd Annual Job Fair and Career Day 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Event’s Building Gym

Graduation Orientation and Celebration for Humboldt Park Graduates

11:00 AM–1:00 PM HPVEC

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution (Make–Up Sessions)

10:00 AM–1:00 PMStudent Activities Office,

Room S-134

*No late arrivals accepted

CIT Y COLLEGES OF CHICAGO GRADFEST 2015 | CCC.EDU/GRADUATION

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015Transfer Celebration and Reception—Faculty Dining Area11:00 AM 2015 Graduates can build a network with fellow graduates that may be transferring to

the same school. They can interact with staff members from the Advising and Transfer Center as well as current students embarking on the transfer process to gain insight and suggestions for best practices in transferring to a four-year college or university. Wright College Advising Staff and our Director of Transfer will be available to answer questions and make a presentation.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2105GradImages, Graduation Photo and Professional Portrait—Faculty Dining Area10:00 AM–6:00 PM GradImages will be on campus to offer an opportunity for graduates to have photos taken

in a cap and gown and a professional portrait that you may use on LinkedIn. No fee to sit for the portrait. No pressure to buy. You may also RSVP by clicking here and walk-ups welcome!

Note: Cap and gown will be provided for the photo shoot, but it recommended you dress accordingly for your professional portrait.

CCC Alumni Association Station—Faculty Dining Area11:00 AM 2015 Graduates will have the opportunity to register for membership as a CCC Alumni.

When you become a registered member you can reconnect with former classmates, faculty, and staff as you enjoy benefits including:

• Access to career counseling services, including the Career Network job board

• Invitations to networking and social events

• 10% discounts for you and up to three friends at the Washburne Café, the Parrot Cage, and the Washburne Café at the Fountain (you must show your CCCAA membership card and appropriate ID to receive discount).

• Invitations to athletic events

• Alumni Connection, the Alumni Association’s e-newsletter

• CCC Perk$, a program that entitles you to discounts on hundreds of local and national services and restaurants

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Faculty Dining Area11:00 AM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

CIT Y COLLEGES OF CHICAGO GRADFEST 2015 | CCC.EDU/GRADUATION

SGA Graduate Send-Off Luau—Faculty Dining Area12:00 PM–2:00 PM Student Government invites you to a celebration of your graduation and to commemorate

your academic achievements and friendships built while at Wright College. Lunch will be provided for graduates.

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Faculty Dining Area2:00 PM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Faculty Dining Area6:00 PM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015Tree Planting Ceremony—Campus Security Desk10:00 AM A tree will be planted to honor the dedication and accomplishments of the Class of 2015.

Earth Day—Campus Center11:00 AM Go Green for Graduation: stop by one of 25 exhibits at the Wright College Earth Day Event.

Make sure that you leave Wright College with an environmental education that you can use to educate others on environmental issues.

GradImages, Graduation Photo and Professional Portrait—Faculty Dining Area10:00 AM–6:00 PM GradImages will be on campus to offer an opportunity for graduates to have photos taken

in a cap and gown and a professional portrait that you may use on LinkedIn. No fee to sit for the portrait. No pressure to buy. You may also RSVP by clicking here and walk-ups welcome!

Note: Cap and gown will be provided for the photo shoot, but it recommended you dress accordingly for your professional portrait.

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Faculty Dining Area11:00 AM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

CIT Y COLLEGES OF CHICAGO GRADFEST 2015 | CCC.EDU/GRADUATION

SGA Graduate Send-Off Luau—Faculty Dining Area12:00 PM–2:00 PM Student Government invites you to a celebration of your graduation and to commemorate

your academic achievements and friendships built while at Wright College. Lunch will be provided for graduates.

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Faculty Dining Area2:00 PM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Faculty Dining Area6:00 PM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015Graduates Networking Breakfast with Employers—Event’s Atrium9:00 AM Network with some wonderful companies who are attending the 20th annual Wright College

Job Fair. Many are looking to hire CCC Graduates. This is a great opportunity to get in front of employers and have some one-on-one time. Breakfast will be served. Professional Dress and resume required.

22nd Annual Job Fair & Career Day—Event’s Building Gym9:00 AM–3:00 PM Graduates who are seeking employment or internship opportunities. Employers will meet

exceptional students from City Colleges of Chicago .The annual job fair is sure to bring over 75 perspective employers. Professional dress and resume required.

Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution), Celebration for Humboldt Park Graduates—HPVEC11:00 AM–1:00 PM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.

CIT Y COLLEGES OF CHICAGO GRADFEST 2015 | CCC.EDU/GRADUATION

For more information, please contact Katie Ordinario, Director of Student Activities(773) 481-8145 | kordinario@ccc.edu | Room S-134

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution) (Make-Up Sessions)—Room S-13410:00 AM–1:00 PM 2015 Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will get an

opportunity to pick up your announcements and ceremony tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students. There will be a brief presentation plus staff available to answer any questions you may have regarding the commencement ceremony.

Students must have a valid photo identification card, their student ID#, and student email address. No late arrivals accepted.