Feb. 29 – Mar. 1, 2008
Westin Chicago Northwest
Itasca, Ill.
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Once again, Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, students and Christian Brothers are bringing the university to Chicago to reconnect with alumni and friends, meet prospective students and their parents and share our Saint Mary’s with Chicago! This event will have something for everyone!
TV Commercial for 2008 SMU Chicago Convention ( Windows Media ) | ( QuickTime )
Chicago's Smithe brothers of Walter E. Smithe Furniture, (Walter '81, Tim '83 & Mark '86) generously produced a commercial endorsing SMU and its Chicago Convention.
Register Online
Let us know you plan to attend - use our online registration form
Check out the SMU Faculty, Staff & Students who are attending!
Hotel Reservations
Make hotel reservations directly with the Westin at 630-773-4000 or call toll-free 866-716-8104, or online at www.westin.com.
Located in the elegant 265-acre Chancellory Office Complex, the Westin Chicago Northwest is conveniently located near the Woodfield Shopping Mall and Schaumburg Corporate Centers (I-290 and Thornton Ave.).
Chicago Convention Schedule
Friday, Feb. 29
7 to 11 p.m.
Special Reception for Alumni
Alumni and friends are invited to socialize with Saint Mary's faculty and staff, members of the alumni board of directors and the board of trustees at a reception and silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by the student Jazz Combo and Sigma Alpha Iota, women's music fraternity. We will also honor our faculty members who are planning to retire from SMU this spring:
Dr. Richard Kowles, Brother Jerome Rademacher, Dr. Mike & Dr. Patricia Sommerville, and Dr. Joe Shields.
Saturday, Mar. 1
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exhibitor Booths Open
10 to 11 a.m.
Break-Out Sessions
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Convention Kick-off Celebration, Entertainment and Luncheon
Be our guest for a complimentary buffet lunch! Convention welcome address will be given by masters of ceremonies Walter Smithe '81, Timothy Smithe '85 and Mark Smithe '86 of Walter E. Smithe Furniture. Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., chancellor of Saint Mary's University, will provide an update with news about the university.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Break-Out Sessions
4 p.m.
Convention Adjourns
Keynote speaker
John McDonough ’75
President, Chicago Blackhawks
"Changing Cultures in a Sports and Business Environment"
John McDonough was named president of the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 20, 2007. He was an executive in the Chicago Cubs organization for close to 25 years, the last year as team president. As Cubs senior vice president of marketing and broadcasting, McDonough was a sports marketing and management innovator who helped grow the Cubs' fan base and attract sponsorships for one of the country's most recognizable sports brands.
Live entertainment 
The Oldie Moldie All-Stars
Saturday, 11 a.m.
A more than 30-year tradition at Saint Mary’s, the All-Stars is a student/faculty/alumni band made up of mostly Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia members. Performing popular 1950s and 1960s hits, they are the traditional closing act in SMU’s Blue Angel variety show.
Show your Saint Mary’s spirit!
Bring your Saint Mary’s memorabilia to be included in a display just for the convention! If you have items such as photographs, brochures, buttons, pennants or other items which capture the history of Saint Mary’s, bring them with you to the convention or contact us if you are unable to attend. SMU archivist Dr. William Crozier will create a display showing the character of this university over the years. (Items will be available for pick-up at the close of the exhibition area Saturday afternoon.) CST items will also be included!
Sports Fans!
Join us for special SMU sports memories with current and former athletes, coaches and fans! Bring your team photos, rosters, programs or other sports memorabilia to share!
Sponsorship Opportunities
For information about advertising space in the convention program and/or other sponsorship opportunities for your business, please contact: Meg Richtman ’97, convention coordinator, at 800-635-5987, Ext. 1499 or email her at mrichtma@smumn.edu.
Questions?
Call toll-free: 800-635-5987, Ext. 1499 |
