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Request the President's Attendance at an Event

Thank you for your interest in inviting President Patterson to participate in your event. To allow adequate time for review and scheduling, please submit all appearance requests at least 30 days prior to your event date.

Please note that events and engagements that align with and advance the University's mission will receive priority consideration.

Requests are reviewed on a weekly basis, and decisions are communicated as they are made. To submit a request, please complete the form below.

If you have any questions or experience any issues with the request process, please email president@ship.edu. A member of the President's staff will respond 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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