Join Rush alumni and friends to welcome Robert Higgins, MD, MSHA, the fifth president of Rush University.
- Date & Time
- September 19, 2024 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM CDT
- Location
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Brainard, Searle Conference Center (Elevator II)
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
Not only has Dr. Higgins led multiple world-renowned organizations, he also began his career at Rush. He's excited to talk with our community about the university's commitment to equity and diversity; its teaching mission; and the continued growth of basic, clinical and translational research.
5:30 p.m. | Welcome reception
6 p.m. | President Higgins in conversation with Latoya James, director of Rush alumni relations. Program will be livestreamed via Zoom from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
6:45 | Social reception
RSVP by September 10 to join us in person or virtually.
Those joining virtually will receive a Zoom link closer to the event date.
Online registration for this event is now closed. If you'd like to attend and have not already registered, please contact Mary Hayes at [email protected].
RSVP
Additional Information
To participate fully in this hybrid event, please reach out to [email protected] with your accommodation needs and/or dietary requirements.
COVID 19: We want to assure you that we are following all CDC, IDPH and CDPH guidelines in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for in-person gatherings at Rush University Medical Center. In line with current public health guidelines, event guests are not required to wear a mask in public areas of the medical center campus at this time. Masks will continue to be optional but highly encouraged, especially during respiratory virus season, and will be available upon request at all entrances of the medical center. We will provide updated information and notify all guests of any policy changes prior to the event as needed. If you are experiencing symptoms of viral respiratory illness (e.g., fever, chills, cough, sore throat) or feeling ill in any other way, we kindly ask that you do not attend this event.