NATO and G8

Monday, April 23
6:00–8:00 p.m.
MacLean Ballroom, 112. S. Michigan Ave.
What are the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the G8, and why are they the target of protests around the world? Are they vital to American security and prosperity? Are they sources of war and inequality?

Introduction by Barbara DeGenevieve, Graduate Division Chair

Panelists include: Kathy Kelly, Voices for Creative Nonviolence; Richard Longworth, Sr. Fellow, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Patrick Rivers, Associate Professor, Visual and Critical Studies; Sarah Peters, Adjunct Associate Professor, Liberal Arts; Paul Elitzik, Faculty Adviser F Newsmagazine and Moderator.

G8 Summit Moved: Chicago Summit Canceled, Shifted To Camp David

G8 Summit Movedhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/g8-summit-moved_n_1322076.html

Source: The Huffington Post

Dear SAIC Community, As you may be aware, Chicago will host the 2012 G8 Summit and the annual summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) the week of May 15-22, 2012. This coincides with our scheduled 2012 Commencement date of May 19.After weighing a number of options, the senior administration of SAIC has determined that the best course of action to ensure the safety of our community and accommodate families traveling to Chicago for Commencement is to reschedule our Commencement ceremony and related activities for Sunday, May 13 , prior to the G8 and NATO summits. This decision emerged from close consultation with other downtown institutions particularly other universities and colleges, and discussions with the Chicago Police Department.During the week of May 15-22, travel will be impeded, hotel rooms will be unavailable, and security will be tight. Many heads of state and their security details will be based in hotels in the blocks surrounding our campus, and more than 150 groups have already begun organizing demonstrations expected to draw tens of thousands of protestors to the area.The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and families is paramount. We have determined that this schedule change is the best way to ensure that our Commencement Ceremony is accessible, safe, and enjoyable for all.  Commencement Week 2012 ScheduleFinal day of classes: Saturday, May 12, 2012Commencement: Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Pritzker Pavilion Residence hall move-out: May 12-13 (graduating students have until May 22, but are strongly advised to move out by May 13 to avoid complications from the G8 and NATO summits) Note: Only the date of Commencement has changed. There have been no changes to the academic calendar.Hotel Accommodations We strongly urge anyone requiring hotel accommodations for Commencement Weekend to make reservations immediately, as hotels are likely to fill up quickly.  The Office of Student Affairs has identified several hotels that, as of October 4, 2011, have availability for Commencement Weekend. A number of these offer SAIC preferred rates, based upon availability. This list will be updated as we become aware of any changes. It is posted on the Commencement website.  Questions?The school has created an email address specifically for questions and concerns related to Commencement 2012 and encourages anyone with a question to e-mail commencement@saic.edu. We will continue to update the SAIC community via e-mail and the SAIC Commencement website as additional information becomes available. In addition, we will contact the families of graduating students over the next few weeks via US mail and e-mail with updated information.

Dear SAIC Community,

As you may be aware, Chicago will host the 2012 G8 Summit and the annual summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) the week of May 15-22, 2012. This coincides with our scheduled 2012 Commencement date of May 19.

After weighing a number of options, the senior administration of SAIC has determined that the best course of action to ensure the safety of our community and accommodate families traveling to Chicago for Commencement is to reschedule our Commencement ceremony and related activities for Sunday, May 13 , prior to the G8 and NATO summits. This decision emerged from close consultation with other downtown institutions particularly other universities and colleges, and discussions with the Chicago Police Department.

During the week of May 15-22, travel will be impeded, hotel rooms will be unavailable, and security will be tight. Many heads of state and their security details will be based in hotels in the blocks surrounding our campus, and more than 150 groups have already begun organizing demonstrations expected to draw tens of thousands of protestors to the area.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and families is paramount. We have determined that this schedule change is the best way to ensure that our Commencement Ceremony is accessible, safe, and enjoyable for all. 

Commencement Week 2012 Schedule

Final day of classes: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Commencement: Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Pritzker Pavilion 
Residence hall move-out: May 12-13 (graduating students have until May 22, but are strongly advised to move out by May 13 to avoid complications from the G8 and NATO summits)

Note: Only the date of Commencement has changed. There have been no changes to the academic calendar.

Hotel Accommodations

We strongly urge anyone requiring hotel accommodations for Commencement Weekend to make reservations immediately, as hotels are likely to fill up quickly.  The Office of Student Affairs has identified several hotels that, as of October 4, 2011, have availability for Commencement Weekend. A number of these offer SAIC preferred rates, based upon availability. This list will be updated as we become aware of any changes. It is posted on the Commencement website. 


Questions?
The school has created an email address specifically for questions and concerns related to Commencement 2012 and encourages anyone with a question to e-mail commencement@saic.edu. We will continue to update the SAIC community via e-mail and the SAIC Commencement website as additional information becomes available. In addition, we will contact the families of graduating students over the next few weeks via US mail and e-mail with updated information.