September 2006

2006 CASE V conference is all about ‘Exceeding Expectations’
Political correspondent Juan Williams is keynoter
Expect another stellar three days of professional development during CASE V’s 32nd Annual Conference “Exceeding Expectations,” which runs Dec. 10-12, 2006, at the Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers. Author and veteran political correspondent Juan Williams will challenge you to think differently about higher education and philanthropy during the keynote speech. Complete details and register (early bird discount is available through Nov. 3) at the conference Web site.

CASE V one-day seminars begin
First offering teams up with I-CASE
The newest CASE V professional development program—one-day seminars on key advancement topics—kicks off in Indianapolis Friday, Nov. 10, in a joint effort with the Indiana-based I-CASE conference. The CASE V emphasis focuses on donor relations and stewardship. Speakers from the University of Iowa and Indiana University foundations will discuss changing trends in special events and donor stewardship. In addition, Mark Kershisnik, executive director of Lilly Market Research for Eli Lilly and Co., will present on how his company markets its brand to foster customer loyalty and how those principles can be applied to non-profits.

Registration forms will be mailed to CASE V members in Indiana. Others will receive e-mail. Registration for the conference at Butler University is only $65. For information on the entire I-CASE program, including the alumni and communications tracks, visit www.i-case.org.

ADVANCE fall issue is out
Get a look at the district’s new day-long workshops, along with a preview this year’s CASE V conference and more in the fall issue of CASE V ADVANCE. The fall issue is in the mail and can be viewed online.

Parting shot II …
The Marquette University (Milwaukee) John P. Raynor, S.J. Library uses a technology-centered design that provides immediate and unlimited access to information, regardless of location. Take a look at it online Parting shot II.

e-advance is edited by CASE V ADVANCE newsletter editor Brad Quarberg. Submit items to the editor at advance@uwlax.edu.