Each issue of Chicago Chronicles will highlight Conference sessions of note, Chicago attractions and activities, and other important Annual Conference updates. We also encourage attendees to review the Chicago Events Guide and Chicago Restaurant Guide, which contain information on activities recommended by NACUA member attorneys who served on this year’s Work Group on Local Arrangements.

REMINDER: THE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 31!

New Concurrent Session! A Conversation on the War on Terrorism and Higher Education

Wednesday, June 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Join NACUA Members Nicholas Rostow (University Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, SUNY System and former General Counsel, U.S. Mission to the United Nations; former Legal Adviser to the National Security Council; and former Staff Director to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence), Wendy White (Senior Vice President and General Counsel, University of Pennsylvania), and Martin Michaelson (Hogan & Hartson, Washington, DC) for this special session focusing on terrorist threats to the United States and the impact of the war on terrorism on colleges and universities.  Nicholas Rostow will provide a personal perspective on the nature and scope of the terrorist threat based on his extensive government experience.  Wendy White and Martin Michaelson will bring their perspective and extensive experience representing colleges and universities as in-house and external counsel to a conversation on the specific terrorist threats to American colleges and universities, the impact of anti-terrorist legislation and regulations, and how to strike the proper balance between considerations of national security, personal freedoms, and the free and open pursuit of knowledge.

Pre-Conference Workshop for Lawyers New to Higher Education

NACUA is pleased to again offer the Pre-Conference Workshop for Lawyers New to Higher Education on Saturday, June 24 — Sunday, June 25.  This comprehensive and intensive workshop provides lawyers new to higher education law with an orientation into key areas of practice, including student discipline, copyright and faculty concerns.  Taught by skilled and accomplished NACUA members, this foundation-building workshop is designed for recent law school graduates, as well as more experienced new to higher education law.  Click here to view the full Workshop schedule.

If you have any questions about the Pre-Conference Workshop for Lawyers New to Higher Education, please contact Melissa Rooker at mr@nacua.org.

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions at the Annual Conference

Representatives from TIAA-CREF will be available Sunday, June 25 - Tuesday, June 27 for scheduled sessions to confer with TIAA-CREF participants on their personal plans for retirement. A photo I.D. and Social Security number are needed to schedule your personal consultation. Attendees will be able to schedule their sessions in advance of the conference via the TIAA-CREF website or on-site at the conference in the Registration Area.

For additional information on scheduling your counseling session, visit the TIAA-CREF page on the NACUA Annual Conference website.

Small Group Dinners Return

Small group dinners provide an excellent opportunity to explore Chicago’s world-class cuisine while becoming acquainted with your NACUA colleagues, as well as to reconnect with old friends.  

Dinners will be arranged and reserved in small groups on 10 to 20 attendees. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Concierges will be available in the Registration Area at the following times:

Sunday, June 25 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

to make recommendations, assist with reservations, and share restaurant descriptions, menus, and price ranges (as these dinners are on your own).