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Requesting President’s Attendance at Events

Thank you for your interest in requesting President Patterson to appear at your event. All requests should be submitted at least 30-days prior to your event date to ensure proper coordination with the Office of the President. Events and engagements that support and highlight the University’s mission take priority.

Requests are reviewed weekly and decisions communicated accordingly. Please use the form below to submit your request. If you have any questions or problems related to this process, please email president@ship.edu and a member of the President’s staff will reach out to you within 48-hours.

Event Information

Event Title:

Date:

Location:

Address:

Start Time:

End Time:

Sponsoring Organization:

Name of person submitting this form:

Email:

Phone Number:

Purpose of Event:

Outline of Event (agenda/program schedule/etc):

Day of Event Contact Name:

Day of Event Contact Cell Number:

Attendee Information

Expected number of guests:

Primary attendee type (Choose all that apply): Students Faculty Staff Managers Alumni Donors Trustees Community

Will the audience include elected officials or university leadership?

Event Attire:

If Other:

If food will be served, what is the menu?

Will the media/press be in attendance?

Are there specific individuals whom the President should be aware? If so, please provide their complete name and affiliation/title.

Are you requesting attendance of President’s spouse?

Requested level of President’s participation:

Presidential Remarks Request (only fill out if remarks are being requested)

If remarks requested, what type of remarks? (Select one):

Please provide speaking points if remarks are requested: (subject matter, data, audience, individuals who should be acknowledged, etc).

If there are other speakers, please list them in order of appearance:

Who will introduce President?

Does the President introduce anyone else? If so, supply information:

Will there be a podium and microphone?

Will you be including a bio of the President in your materials?

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