Chicago State University (CSU) will host its 371st commencement ceremony on May 9, 2024, at the Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center. This event celebrates the academic achievements of its graduates and honors distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.
The ceremony will feature Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul as the keynote speaker. Attorney General Raoul has championed policies promoting constitutional policing, law enforcement accountability, and efforts to combat gun violence. Additionally, CSU will award honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Peggy A. Montes, founder and president of the Bronzeville Children's Museum, and Che "Rhymefest" Smith, an award-winning recording artist and community advocate.
Attendees can look forward to inspiring speeches and the recognition of graduates' accomplishments. The event provides an opportunity for networking among students, faculty, alumni, and community leaders, fostering connections that extend beyond the university setting.
This commencement is ideal for graduates, their families, faculty, and community members who wish to celebrate academic excellence and honor individuals dedicated to societal betterment.
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Speakers(3)
Che 'Rhymefest' Smith
Recording Artist and Co-founder at Art of Culture
Che 'Rhymefest' Smith is an award-winning recording artist, humanitarian, actor, and community advocate. He co-founded the nonprofit organization Art of Culture to serve youth artists and has received multiple accolades, including Grammy and Academy awards.
Kwame Raoul
Attorney General at State of Illinois
Kwame Raoul is Illinois's 42nd Attorney General, known for championing policies that promote constitutional policing and law enforcement accountability. He has led efforts to combat gun violence, prosecute gun trafficking cases, and defend the assault weapons ban.
Peggy A. Montes
Founder and President at Bronzeville Children's Museum
Peggy A. Montes is the Founder and President of the Bronzeville Children's Museum and has devoted her life to serving fellow citizens, women, girls, and disadvantaged children. She made history as the first female Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
Event Details
- Date
- May 9, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Graduates, families, faculty, community members