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

GradFest 2015 is to help make this a fun and celebratory campus environment that acknowledges the accomplishments of the graduates, provides a smooth process for graduates to pick up their tickets to the CCC Spring 2015 commencement ceremony, have a professional portrait or graduate photo taken, and sharpen transfer and career skills. For continuing students, it is an opportunity to re-enforce and re-establish them on the road to completion.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 TIME LOCATION

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution9:00 AM–12:00 PM;1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Room 1205

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 Room 1205 Student Union

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution9:00 AM–12:00 PM;1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Room 1205

Job Search Techniques Workshop 1:00 PM–2:00 PM Main Lobby

Student Leadership Awards 1:30 PM–4:00 PM Theater and Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 1:30 PM–4:00 PM Theater and Cafeteria

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution9:00 AM–12:00 PM;1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Room 1205

Video: “Top Ten List for Saving Life on Planet Earth—Earth Day 2015”

12:00 PM; 2:00 PM;4:00 PM

Room L426

GradImages, Grad Photos and Professional Portrait 1:00 PM–6:00 PM Main Lobby

Career Exploration Workshop 1:00 PM–2:00 PM OHC Library, Room 2423A

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 OHC Library, Room 2423A

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution9:00 AM–12:00 PM;1:00 PM–6:00 PM

Room 1205

College Visit: UIC 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Main Lobby

CDL Hiring Event—Werner 12:30 PM–1:00 PM Room L210

GradImages, Grad Photos and Professional Portrait 1:00 PM–6:00 PM Main Lobby

Resume Writing Workshop 1:00 PM–2:00 PM Main Lobby

SGA Graduates Reception with CCC Alumni Relations 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Cafeteria

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Cafeteria

Graduation Orientation—Ticket Distribution 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Room 1205

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

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Room 12059AM–12PM, 1PM–6PM Students must have a valid photo identification card, have their student ID# and student email

address. Students are required to attend commencement orientation, complete marching order and alumni survey before receiving tickets. Tickets to the pavilion are available on a first come, first served basis and the remainder tickets will be distributed for the tent area. Students will view a power point presentation, complete Marching Orders, and pick-up Commencement tickets and a gift.

Remember you must have already applied for graduation and received the following status: Summer 2014 Approved, Fall 2014 Approved, Spring 2015 Conditionally Approved or Approved. Each student participating in graduation must have a cap and gown to walk across the stage.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Room 12059AM–12PM, 1PM–6PM Students must have a valid photo identification card, have their student ID# and student email

address. Students are required to attend commencement orientation, complete marching order and alumni survey before receiving tickets. Tickets to the pavilion are available on a first come, first served basis and the remainder tickets will be distributed for the tent area. Students will view a power point presentation, complete Marching Orders, and pick-up Commencement tickets and a gift.

Remember you must have already applied for graduation and received the following status: Summer 2014 Approved, Fall 2014 Approved, Spring 2015 Conditionally Approved or Approved. Each student participating in graduation must have a cap and gown to walk across the stage.

Job Search Techniques Workshop—Main Lobby1:00 PM–2:00 PM College to Careers will present a power point presentation for students to explore all job

searching essentials.

Student Leadership Awards—Theater and Cafeteria1:30 PM–4:00 PM The Office of Student Activities in collaboration with the Student Government Association

will honor graduates, student leaders, clubs and organizations and other college members for their leadership, dedication and service to Olive-Harvey College.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 (EARTH DAY)Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Room 12059AM–12PM, 1PM–6PM Students must have a valid photo identification card, have their student ID# and student email

address. Students are required to attend commencement orientation, complete marching order and alumni survey before receiving tickets. Tickets to the pavilion are available on a first come, first served basis and the remainder tickets will be distributed for the tent area. Students will view a power point presentation, complete Marching Orders, and pick-up Commencement tickets and a gift.

Remember you must have already applied for graduation and received the following status: Summer 2014 Approved, Fall 2014 Approved, Spring 2015 Conditionally Approved or Approved. Each student participating in graduation must have a cap and gown to walk across the stage.

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

Video: “Top Ten List for Saving Life on Planet Earth—Earth Day 2015”—Room L42612PM; 2PM; 4PM This video lists 10 powerful things you can do to help in saving our planet, along with

information on sustainability.

GradImages, Graduation Photo and Professional Portrait—Main Lobby1:00 PM–6:00 PM Grad Images will be on campus to offer an opportunity for students to get photos taken in a

cap and gown and a professional portrait that they can 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 photo shoot, but it is recommended you dress accordingly for your professional portrait.

Career Exploration Workshop—OHC Library, Room 2423A1:00 PM–2:00 PM College to Careers will present a power point presentation for students to explore all job

searching essentials.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Room 12059AM–12PM, 1PM–6PM Students must have a valid photo identification card, have their student ID# and student email

address. Students are required to attend commencement orientation, complete marching order and alumni survey before receiving tickets. Tickets to the pavilion are available on a first come, first served basis and the remainder tickets will be distributed for the tent area. Students will view a power point presentation, complete Marching Orders, and pick-up Commencement tickets and a gift.

Remember you must have already applied for graduation and received the following status: Summer 2014 Approved, Fall 2014 Approved, Spring 2015 Conditionally Approved or Approved. Each student participating in graduation must have a cap and gown to walk across the stage.

CDL Hiring Event—Werner—Room L210 12:30 PM–1:00 PM College to Careers brings students this opportunity to explore employment and application

opportunities.

GradImages, Graduation Photo and Professional Portrait—Main Lobby1:00 PM–6:00 PM Grad Images will be on campus to offer an opportunity for students to get photos taken in a

cap and gown and a professional portrait that they can 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 photo shoot, but it is recommended you dress accordingly for your professional portrait.

Résumé Writing Workshop—Main Lobby1:00 PM–2:00 PM College to Careers will support students in avoiding errors, assist with updating, and super-

charging their résumé to improve hiring opportunities.

SGA Graduates Reception with CCC Alumni Relations—Cafeteria2:00 PM–4:00 PM Student Government Association will be honoring the academic accomplishments of all

graduates by sponsoring a luncheon reception with supporting comments by Andrea Simpson Executive Director of CCC Alumni Relations.

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015Mandatory Graduation Orientation (Ticket Distribution)—Room 12059:00 AM–1:00 PM Students must have a valid photo identification card, have their student ID# and student email

address. Students are required to attend commencement orientation, complete marching order and alumni survey before receiving tickets. Tickets to the pavilion are available on a first come, first served basis and the remainder tickets will be distributed for the tent area. Students will view a power point presentation, complete Marching Orders, and pick-up Commencement tickets and a gift.

Remember you must have already applied for graduation and received the following status: Summer 2014 Approved, Fall 2014 Approved, Spring 2015 Conditionally Approved or Approved. Each student participating in graduation must have a cap and gown to walk across the stage.

For more information, please contact Mel Anderson, Director of Student Activities(773) 291-6365 | manderson@ccc.edu | Room L426A